June 2007

VOL.59

UPCOMING HORSE SHOWS:

Nashville Classic – 6/6 – 6/10/07

Germantown Charity – 6/12 – 6/16/07

Delta Blues Classic – 6/20 – 6/24/07

Tunica High Rollers – 6/27 – 7/1/07
*entries close 6/6/07

Atlanta Summer I – 6/20 – 6/24/07
*entries close 6/6/07

Atlanta Summer II – 6/27 – 7/1/07
*entries close 6/6/07    

SPRING MILL NEWS

We are in the middle of fungus season…and this year seems to be especially bad!  Please be sure to keep a few helpful things on hand.  Betadine or iodine added to antibacterial shampoo will help to kill off fungus.  Be careful not to get your horse/pony’s skin too dry by over bathing with the betadine or iodine.  Latex gloves are nice to have, as you will need to pick off the scabby fungus as it dries up!  Finally, MTG is great to apply after bathing.  Remember, you can spread the fungus to other horses by sharing pads, girths and brushes that have been used on horses with fungus!  If you have any questions or concerns, please see Lindy.

SMF SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

This month’s sportsmanship award goes to Nathan Feler.  Nathan constantly has a smile on his face.  He is very hard working and willing to ride any horse in the barn…just so he can ride!  We appreciate his wit and work ethic and are thrilled to have him a part of SMF!  Congratulations Nathan!

AS THE WHEEL TURNS…THE HAMSTER”S CORNER

By Caroline Milot

Congrats to the Feler family on the purchase of Mr. Big!  If you haven’t seen him yet, his name fits him well!  I know Nathan is anxious to get into the jumper ring with his new mount.  Nathan also said goodbye to Deuce, who went off to Texas with his new family.  Dee has a new one also, Brown Derby, A.K.A. Derby!  David Becker’s horse Reggie has moved to Spring Mill permanently.  Welcome to you both!  We also welcome back Margaret Mirro and More Than Able, A.K.A. Abel!

Remember if you are planning on attending the Tunica shows, make sure your horse or pony has a fly sheet.  The mosquitoes can be vicious there so a fly sheet is a must!

Congrats to all of our Devon exhibitors.  What a thrill to attend such a prestigious show!

HORSE SHOW RESULTS

Springtime Encore was a great success, and the weather was great!   Hayley Barnhill won the 12-14 Equitation on the flat.  She also won the WIHS Jumper and Hunter phases, making her the overall winner.  Hayley was Reserve Champion in the younger Large Juniors.  Debbie Mayes won the Ariat Adult Medal.  Sarah Steele won the State Line Medal.  Lindsey Belz won the WTHJA Pony Medal and the Pony Classic, and was Reserve Champion in the Medium Ponies.  Nathan Feler won a Level I jumper class.  M.K Hill and Cody won a Level IV jumper class and was Reserve Champion in the JR/AO Jumper Division.  Andy and Ultaire were Reserve Champions in  Green Hunters and won a Level 5 jumper class. Andy and Bentley were Reserve Champions in Green Confirmation.  Haley Bishop was Reserve Champion in younger Children’s Hunters.  Lauren Bishop was Reserve Champion in the Younger Adults.  Andy and Tellus were Reserve Champions in the Pre-Greens.  Lauren Hunter was Reserve

Champion in Children’s Hunter Pony.  Katie and Paddy were Champions in Future Hunters!  Congrats to all!

Brownland I was a good show.  Lemon was Champion in Level III and Level IV Jumpers.  Opie was Reserve Champion in the Modified.  Cody was Reserve Champion in Level IV Jumpers and Champion in the Jr. Am. Jumpers.  Kenny got good ribbons in the Special Hunters and the Younger Small Juniors.  Toby was Reserve Champion in the Schooling Hunters, and Hayley and Toby were 1^st overall in the WIHS, and won 1^st in the USEF Talent Search.  Tellus got ribbons in the Children’s Hunters.  Sinatra also got ribbons in the Children’s Hunters and made the cut for the Classic! Andy and Lemon Drop were Champions in the schooling jumpers the second week of Brownland.  Hayley won the WIHS Jumper phase.  M.K. and Cody were Reserve Champions in the Jr/AO Jumpers.

 Memphis in May was a great show!  We were blessed with warm, sunny weather and lots of success!  Alyson Reid was Reserve Champion in the Small Juniors.  Lindsey Belz was Reserve Champion in Medium Ponies.  Ali Slott was Reserve Champion in Large Ponies.  Lauren Bishop was Champion in the younger Adult Amateurs.  Andy and G.W. took the tri-color in the Pre-Greens.  Grace was Reserve Champion in the younger Short Stirrup.  Haley Bishop made her 3’6” debut on Rover and placed 4^th in the USEF and 7^th in the Maclay!  Congratulations!

 Devon was fabulous!  What an incredible show!  Hayley Barnhill was 9^th in the WIHS Jumper phase with a score of 83.  There were 45 competitors in the class!  Way to go Hayley!  Woody was 4^th and 10^th over fences in the 1^st Year Greens….WOW!!!  Castle was 5th in the Pony Hunt Teams!  Castle, along with two other ponies went in full costume as Batman, Robin, and the Riddler!  Everyone should be proud of themselves for going to such a prestigious show!