Lynn & Ransom, Claire & Umbella, Heather & Rosey, Patrick & Suki, Nikki & Lucky

We all rode in the Puddle Jumper division at the If Only Farm Schooling Show on Saturday.
I had a successful school on Umbella. Patrick had three wonderful rides and won 6th place
in all three classes on Suki. Nikki, in her first time doing the jumpers, did a fantastic
job and got a 4th and a 5th on Lucky! Lynn had three amazing classes and won second place
in all three on Ransom. Heather, also in her first time doing jumpers, won 5th place and
4th place on Rosey. More important than the ribbons, which I was obviously pleased with,
I would like to congratulate everyone on their wonderful sportsmanship and horsemanship.
I am so proud to have such an amazing group of students that, while working hard on
achieving their own personal goals, support and encourage one another with enthusiasm and
a positive spirit.

Thank you to all you that came out to cheer us on! Rick, Virginia, Chris, Jeff, Lizz, and
all of the friends, parents and grandparents that attended made such a difference in our
day. The riders couldn’t do it without all of your support and assistance!
We are off to great start for the year and I am really looking forward
to the next horse show!

On Saturday Patrick and I attended the Michael Page clinic in Ithaca at If Only Farm.  Michael won the ASHA Medal Finals, rode in three Olympic Games (winning 2 gold and one bronze medals) and competed in three Pan Am Games (winning two gold medals). 
We had a blast riding with this energetic and dynamic horseman.  He stressed improving on the basics of position, which in turn improves function and effectiveness.   Pat rode Lucky and I rode Suki.    Lucky and Suki jumped great and were very well behaved.  Pat rode beautifully, receiving a lot praise.  We both learned a lot and look forward to working on some new skills.  Next time I would love for more of us to participate in the clinic.  Those that don’t wish to ride should come to audit the clinic.  You observe and learn a tremendous amount from watching and listening. I’m already really looking forward to this event next year!