03/29/2026
Although it was last week, I thought I'd share how we did at our first show of 2026. We headed down to Aiken, SC for the first time for this group and really enjoyed the venue of Bruce's Field. Duke of Tryon stepped out at the PSG with some good scores starting the season off with a %66. He started and finished with 8's on both centerlines along with a line of changes. Also included 7 and 7.5 for his canter pirouettes. Thank you to his owners Arthur Greenwood Jessica Greenwood for thier constant support and patience as we develop Duke to his greatest potential. Next up is the wonderful pony Morocco. He stepped up to the I1 this season and we both gained some good experience each day. I haven't shown that test since my first FEI horse I develop, my heart horse Learo, 15 years ago. Thank you to Debbie Brown for her support and the wonderful pictures. Last for me was the amazing Gran Amor SK, aka Gus, made it back to the show ring after taking the last years and a half off. Long story short on that... he goes bare foot in front. I decided just to bring him out 3rd 3 for the beginning of the season and he did not disappoint with his highest score the second day with a %70. And ended the weekend as reserve champion. Thank you to his owner Stefanie Gagliardi for her support and trust in getting him show ready again. And with that, Stefanie has taken on Debbie's newer pony, Norwynn, for the show season and won both her training 3 classes with scores of 68 and 66. It was a great first show!