Liza Boyd and Meralex Farm’s Oakley
The second week of the Aiken Charity Horse Show added even more ribbons to the Finally Farm banner!
Meralex Farm’s Oakley continued to impress us. This lovely young horse closed out his spring at Aiken with Liza Boyd by earning second in the $10,000 3’/3’3” Green Hunter Classic with scores of 85.75 and 89! We’re so excited about this special horse’s future! Thank you to Bryan Baldwin and the team at Meralex Farm.
Frances Kelly and Cherrybrook Dream Maker jumped impressively to second in the $2,500 USHJA Pony Derby at the Aiken Charity II! This new duo has quickly established a strong partnership.
Frances Kelly and Cherrybrook Dream Maker
Frances Kelly and Blue Flame
Frances Kelly wrapped up her time in Aiken with several notable achievements. Frances and Blue Fame earned the Small Pony Hunter Circuit Championship and were Grand Pony Hunter Champions. Frances was also awarded the CC Mills Perpetual Trophy and the Farnley Love Child Perpetual Trophy as the Best Child Rider on a Pony!
Top ribbons all week for MC Nolan! Riding Ferrari, MC secured a second and two fourths in the competitive Amateur-Owner Hunter 3’6” division. In the equitation ring, MC claimed the win in the Ariat Adult Medal aboard Cruse.
Gigi Manigault and Walk Off
It was also a consistent week for Gigi Manigault and Walk-Off. This pair took home top honors in the Amateur-Owner Hunter 3’3” 18-35. The duo also secured second and third in the division. Riding Illusion Imperio Egipcio, Gigi earned a second in the Ariat Adult Medal.
Addy Grace Anderson and MTM Crossed My Mind made the most of their time at Aiken. Addy piloted “Monty” to four thirds in the Small Junior Hunter 3’6” division out of a very competitive group.
George Kelly added several accolades to his resume during Aiken Charity II. George and On The Bay claimed three blues on the way to championship honors in the Small Junior Hunter 3’3” and capped off their triumphant week with a win in the $1,000 Junior Hunter Classic 3’3”! George was also awarded the Dutton Trophy as the Overall Junior Hunter 3’3” Champion. Congratulations on an incredible week, George. We are so proud!
Addy Grace Anderson and MTM Crossed My Mind
George Kelly and On The Bay
Elle Boyd is on a roll. For the second week in a row, Elle topped the WIHS Medal Overall and claimed the top prize in the Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search. As always, huge thank you to Berry Porter and North Run for the ride on Favorit Julius! In the jumper ring, Elle and Boheme Du Moulin placed second in the 1.40m Junior/Amateur Jumper and finished top-three in the Classic! Elle also had nice rounds in the Large Junior Hunter 3’6” 16-17 to earn great ribbons, including a second.
Elle Boyd and Favorit Julius
Great results for Eloise Ervin during Aiken Charity Horse Show I & II. Eloise and Speaking Of produced lovely rounds in the Large Junior Hunter 3’3” and took home top ribbons, including a third over fences in competitive company. In the equitation ring, Eloise secured a second in the SCHJA Medal/Governor’s Cup aboard Davinchi.
Eloise Ervin and Speaking Of
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