06/01/2026
It was another long but fantastic day at Upperville Jump For Fun. It was all jumpers today and our riders and horses were on 🔥! The course was beautifully laid out and the perfect mix of challenging and fun.
Lois Lane and Liv C rocked their first division, going fast, accurate and clear. We joke that Lulu can study the course ringside (and she seriously does watch it) and then sail through it flawlessly. And that’s what she did. Cool, calm and perky eared on both trips. Stellar job!
Ava L and Denver RMH blazed through some bigger jumps in the warm up, testing out a meter oxer. In the course they went fast & clear both rounds. Denver is only 6 and this pair has buckled down and crushed their goals. This was their first jumper show together and to see this level of confidence and performance is outstanding. Denver has been working on his changes and after today I’d say he has his changes 95% and is even throwing in some flying changes. Good boy figuring out that being balanced feels good. Ava has been delightful to coach and is one smart, competitive athlete! SUPER JOB TODAY!
Deionte came to play today. He brought his jumper sass into the warmup ring and I wasn’t sure how he would unleash his pent up energy in the ring. Well, he showed up and nailed his rounds. Fast, clear and accurate! A huge jump and tricky landing at fence 10 on her second course was the biggest “save” I’ve seen. Liv literally rode him like a body surfer for a few seconds before righting herself back in her saddle. Deionte jumps big and round so you’d better buckle up and ride that jump. We’ll be talking about the last few seconds of that round for years to come. Really great rides today and your confidence out on the course paid off!
Thank you UJ4F for putting on such a great show. Shout out to Shannon K, Jason S, Ashley & Bryan L for your help today- holding horses, our team dog, fetching water, Shannon’s help coaching and Jason driving the rig back. We’re so thankful for our barn family support!
