05/31/2026
I first showed at Devon 30 years ago (How is that possible? 😳)
It hasn’t lost its magic, and this year Lulu experienced it for the first time. It was special to view the show through her little girl eyes—pony hunt teams, Ferris wheel, lemon sticks and all🐎🎡🍋
I hope it was also meaningful for her to watch her mom compete on a big stage that she hadn’t seen before—to appreciate the act of setting a goal and seeing it through. Of taking your best shot at something that is important to you.
I often think about what Lulu observes and absorbs in her many hours spent with us at horse shows, and what she can carry with her no matter what path she chooses in life. I hope that within all that sass 😜 the big picture things are sinking in—the things that go beyond any ribbon:
🔹The importance of teamwork, both in respect for her people and love for her animals
🔹To be methodical and consistent in her day-to-day effort, so that she can find confidence in the bigger moments through her preparation
🔹To focus on the things that she can control
🔹 To be a lifelong student
🔹 Most importantly, to be fair and kind and resilient
This week was filled with horses that I love and people whom I admire, in an iconic venue abundant with memories, challenges, and inspiration.
I am proud of the whole team and motivated to keep chasing the dream. I hope that many years from now, Lulu remembers her first Devon with the same fondness that I do ❤️
