10/23/2026
ππ΄π GYPSY NATIONALS 2026, HERE WE COME! ππ΄π
The countdown is ON! We are just DAYS away from Gypsy Nationals, and I couldn't be more excited for what this week has in store for us!
RSS Twisted Fortune has officially earned his spot at Nationals, and he didn't just qualifyβ¦ he showed up and SHOWED OUT! π₯
π 1st Place β Trail
π 1st Place β Ranch Riding
π 1st Place β Ranch Trail
π 1st Place β Western Dressage
π HIGHEST OVERALL SCORE OUT OF ALL WESTERN DRESSAGE COMPETITORS!
We also earned Top 4 qualifications in Western Dressage Suitability and Western Pleasure!
Now we're heading into Nationals with 6 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES ON THE LINE! ππͺ
π NOW LET'S TALK ABOUT THE FUN PARTβ¦ THE DECORATIONS! π
You can find us in the MAIN SHOW BARN, where we'll be showing off our decorated stalls! If you know me, you know decorating is practically a competition of its own, and quite possibly my favorite part! ππ
Come visit us, check out our setup, grab some FREE SWAG, popcorn and of course, help yourself to some Halloween candy! π¬π» We would absolutely love to see everyone!
β€οΈ NOW FOR THE PART THAT MAKES THIS YEAR A LITTLE DIFFERENTβ¦
I'll be competing with a torn ACL, bone bruising, and a sprain. π³ Not exactly how I pictured heading into one of the biggest shows of the year!
Walking is currently a challenge, and surgery is waiting for me when I get home. But giving up? That's just not who I am.
This year has reminded me that sometimes chasing your dreams takes a whole lot more than determination. Sometimes it takes an entire village.
And let me tell you, I HAVE ONE INCREDIBLE VILLAGE! π
π΄ Jeremy Dull Horsemanship β A HUGE thank you to my trainer, Jeremy Dull, for taking my horse in at the last minute for a week of tuning up and daily lessons. Your willingness to jump in and help means more than you know!
π My Twisted M Stables staff, trainers, and my husband β You have literally been doing EVERYTHING I physically cannot do. From the smallest tasks to the biggest responsibilities, you have stepped up in ways I could never repay. I couldn't make this happen without you.
π Gail Shrine β Thank you for introducing me to Kade who will be helping us unload and get everything set up! Something that normally wouldn't be a big deal has become a massive challenge, and having that extra help is such a blessing.
π My entire Twisted M Stables family β Thank you for holding down the fort while I'm gone. Knowing my horses, clients, and facility are in good hands allows me to focus on competing and enjoying this experience.
Normally, putting together a horse show doesn't require a small army. But when you can barely walk, you quickly discover just how many jobs you normally do yourself! π
This injury has forced me to slow down, accept help, and realize just how many incredible people I have standing behind me.
ππ AND TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORSβ¦ THANK YOU! ππ
One of my favorite parts of attending these shows is getting to showcase the incredible small businesses that support Twisted M Stables and help make these dreams possible!
These businesses don't just support a horse show. They support hard work, dedication, long days, big dreams, and the people behind them.
Please show them the same love and support they have shown us!
π Melissa Elite Travels β Melissa Snyder
π Happy Animals β Laura Schumann
π Grooming by Isabella Marches
π Ordner Insurance β Michelle Reding
π TK Farrier & Tkphotographytx
π Good JuJu Life
π Burnside Family Law PLLC
π Noon Investigations β Carolina Gomez
π Crafted by Craven LLC
π Magnolia Dog Resort
π Laura's Saddlery
π JDH Performance Gear
ποΈ SPECIAL SHOUTOUT TO JDH PERFORMANCE GEAR!
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I encourage everyone following our journey to take just a minute to LIKE, FOLLOW, and SHARE these businesses!
Supporting small businesses costs absolutely nothing, but it can mean EVERYTHING to the people behind them.
I truly believe in supporting the people who support you, and I couldn't be more grateful to have these incredible businesses standing behind us! ππ
π FIVE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES. FIVE DAYS. ONE INCREDIBLE TEAM. π
When life throws you a curveball, sometimes it's just setting you up for your next victory.
This certainly isn't how I imagined finishing my show season. I pictured myself running around the barn, decorating stalls, preparing horses, and doing the million little things I normally do without thinking twice. Instead, I'm learning to accept help, trust my team, and appreciate every single person making this possible.
But one thing hasn't changedβ¦
MY DETERMINATION TO CHASE THESE DREAMS! ππ₯
Regardless of what happens in that arena, I already feel incredibly blessed to be making this trip.
After Nationals, it's surgery time. But until then, we have memories to make, dreams to chase, and National Championship titles to fight for!
LET'S MAKE GYPSY NATIONALS 2026 ONE FOR THE BOOKS! ππ΄ππ