Liza Boyd took care of business at the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show during our summer escape to the mountains of North Carolina.
Liza Boyd and MTM Crossed My Mind
Liza paired up with Hodgkiss Farm LLC’s MTM Crossed My Mind to win the USHJA International Hunter Derby! Liza and Meralex Farm’s Hillsborough Bay secured four firsts in the Green Hunter 3’6” division as well as a win in the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive to earn Grand Green Hunter 3’6” title and the Januarys Best Trophy.
Riding EMO Stables’ El Porvenir Zara, Liza claimed three firsts and a win in the Green Incentive to secure Grand Green Hunter 3’-3’3” as well as the Margaret Cameron Edge Trophy. Liza also received the Bernard Larocque Perpetual Trophy Style Award. We’re so grateful for all of the owners of these wonderful horses. It would not be possible without their incredible support.
Erin McGuire had many things to celebrate at the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show. In addition to celebrating a birthday, Erin and her own Balraj earned great results. During the first week, the pair claimed two top-10 finishes in the Russell Hall Memorial Classic and the 1.30m Welcome Jumper Stake. The duo also put in great, competitive rounds during the second week. We are so impressed with how Erin has produced this lovely horse herself, and we are so grateful for everything she does for the Finally Farm team!
Gigi Manigault and Illusion Imperio Egipcio
Gigi Manigault and Illusion Imperio Egipcio proved consistency is key at Blowing Rock. Gigi placed second in the competitive Ariat National Adult Medal and also clinched second in the Bryan Jones Memorial Adult Medal.
Rebekah and Charlotte Warren had a successful Blowing Rock to share together. Riding Whiskey, Rebekah secured three seconds in the Adult Amateur Hunter, 50 & Over, division. She also piloted Cassico to fifth in the $7,500 Junior/Amateur National Hunter Derby (Hunt N Go) out of 38 competitive horse-and-rider combinations.
Charlotte and Why earned multiple blue ribbons in the Low Adult Hunters to secure the circuit championship and Grand Championship honors as well as the Kiara Barnett Memorial Trophy! Charlotte also earned great results aboard MTM Hand Him Over. Well done, Charlotte!
Addy Grace Anderson and MTM Crossed My Mind showed off their style with beautiful, consistent rounds in the Junior Hunter 3’6” division, earning a second in the Stake and third in the under saddle.
George Kelly had a super two weeks. He and Glasgow claimed the reserve championship in the Children’s Hunter, 14 & Under, division during the first week. During the second week, the duo received two firsts, a second in the Classic, and a third for another championship.
In the jumper ring, George piloted Charlemagne to fifth in the Junior/Amateur 1.0m Jumper Classic.
It was a very memorable Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show for Adeline Boyd, as well. In the Low Children’s Hunter division, Adeline claimed champion honors aboard Kensi and was reserve champion riding Sochi during the second week. Adeline also secured the reserve championship with Sochi during the first week. Adeline and Sochi capped off their two weeks with the Circuit Championship in the Low Children’s Hunters and the Devise Trophy, and they were also Grand Overall Low Child/Adult Hunter Champion to earn the Mr. Darcy Trophy.
Bridget Hallman and Brentwood
It was also a grand two weeks for Bridget Hallman and Brentwood. After earning the reserve championship two weeks in a row in the Amateur-Owner Hunter 3’6” division, Bridget and Brentwood secured the Grand Championship and were awarded the Marie M. Reynolds Challenge Trophy. The pair put in consistent rounds throughout both weeks, earning several blue ribbons and top placings along the way.
There were fist pumps and blue ribbons for Meredith Huddle. Meredith and Carnac 219 sped to first in the Junior/Amateur 1.20m Jumpers as well as a second in the Classic to receive reserve championship honors in the division. In the equitation ring, Meredith and Invitation Only claimed the win in the Ariat National Adult Medal and second in the USEF Adult Equitation. Meredith also produced lovely rounds aboard Bluewater in the Amateur-Owner Hunter 3’3” 36 & Over for great results.
There were high scores for Emma Barsosky and AF Strategy during the Blowing Rock. The pair Emma secured two wins in the Junior Hunter 3’3” 15 & Under, as well as an impressive score of 90! These results helped the pair claim the reserve championship in the division.
Emma Barsosky and AF Strategy
Mary Caroline Nolan piloted her longtime partner, Ferrari, to three wins in the Amateur-Owner Hunter 3’6” 18-35 division to secure championship honors as well as the Grand Championship and the Jack Daniel Cup Trophy. This duo earned impressive scores and super results during both weeks.
We are so proud of Eloise Ervin during Blowing Rock. Eloise had a consistent two weeks with both of her mounts. Riding Pagani, Eloise secured first in the Children’s Hunter, 14 & Under, Stake and an additional third over fences in the division. The pair also took home third in the THIS National Children’s Medal the first week. Eloise and Watermark put in super rounds both weeks, earning great ribbons in the division.
