UPCOMING HORSE SHOWS:

Springtime in Dixie – 4/9 – 4/13/08

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Springtime Encore – 4/16 – 4/20/08

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Memphis in May – 5/7 – 5/11/08

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Memphis Blues Classic – 5/14 – 5/18/08

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HORSE SHOW RESULTS

 Gulfport week 3 was full of successes.  Maggie and Hayley ribboned in the Jr. Jumpers.  Bayley ribboned in the Pre-Greens.  Cates earned some ribbons in the large Juniors, as did Coconut Grove in the small Juniors.  Derby did well in the small Juniors, and won the classic!  Drafi and Lizzie placed third in the USEF Talent Search, took two blues in the Adult Jumpers, and finished 10^th in the classic.  Emanuel got a ribbon in the Baby Greens.  Just My Style won a Baby Green class.  Kenny got plenty of ribbons in the small Juniors.  Muchacha did well in the Special 2’9” Hunters.  Remy did double duty in both the Pre-Greens and the Adults.  Susie Ross’ Sport was really good in the Pre-Greens and walked out with the blue in the classic!  Toby did great in the large Juniors.  He and Hayley finished 1^st overall in the WIHS and 8^th in the classic.  Westie earned ribbons in the Pre-Green and the Special 3’ Hunters.  Zorro placed 10^th in the Pony Classic.  Tellus got a work out earning plenty of ribbons in the 1^st years and the small Juniors!  

Week four was equally as successful!  Maggie and Hayley won a Jr. Jumper class and finished 2^nd in the classic.  Bayley earned ribbons in both the Special 3’ Hunters and the Adults.  Cates won ribbons in the Large Juniors.  Castle won a class in the Medium Ponies.  Chip and Grace, cast and all, did quite well in the Children’s Hunter Pony and they finished 2^nd in the NCE Children’s Pony Eq.   Coconut Grove placed 12^th in the small Jr. Classic.  Derby won a 1^st Year class and two small Junior classes.  George and Dee won good ribbons in the A/O’s.  Just My Style got good ribbons in the Baby Greens, and actually ended up Circuit Champion!  Kenny did well in the small Juniors and finished 5^th in the classic.  Mr. Big won two ribbons in the Children’s Jumpers.  Muchacha did double time in the Classic Hunters and Special 2’9’Hunters, winning ribbons in both!  Remy won two ribbons in the Adults.  Sport won the Pre-Green Classic again, and won ribbons in both the Pre-Greens and the Adults!  Tellus got plenty of ribbons between the 1^st Years and the small Juniors.  Toby and Hayley took the blue in the USEF Medal and WIHS overall.  The pair did well in the large Juniors, placed 3^rd in the large Junior Classic, and 3^rd overall in the USHJA Hunter Classic. Westie won a ribbon in the Level 2 Jumpers.  Zorro placed 10^th in the Pony Classic.  Yipes won ribbons in both the Baby Greens and the Special 2’6” Special Hunters. 

Drafi and Tinsley Martin won a ribbon in the large Juniors.

Week five was our lightest week with only 8 horses!  Derby was great in the 1^st Years, taking the tri-color!  He also won two small Junior classes and finished 2^nd in the classic. 

George and Dee did well in the A/O’s.  Mr. Big won the blue in a Level 3 jumper class, and he and Nathan finished 6^th in the USEF Medal, 2^nd in the ASPCA Medal, and went on to win another ribbon in the Children’s Jumpers.  Ozzie did well in the large Juniors, won a Handy Hunter class and placed 6^th in the ASPCA and 4^th in the WIHS Hunter Phase.  Sinatra won ribbons in the large Juniors.  Tellus won ribbons in both the 1^st Years and the small Juniors.  Toby won the blue in the WIHS Hunter Phase and the large Junior Classic.  Toby and Hayley finished up Circuit Champions in the large Juniors!

Congratulations to all for a successful kick-off to the 2008 show season! 

AS THE WHEEL TURNS… THE HAMSTER’S CORNER

By Caroline Milot

Gulfport was quite a circuit!  We did manage to fill our seating area valence with blue ribbons!  Everyone had a wonderful time and made Spring Mill Farm proud with everyone’s accomplishments.   

We welcome back Barney Mallace with his new jumper Aventura, barn name Bud, (owned by Peggy Jones), and I came home with a new mount as well, show name Nose Better, barn name Ricky.  Melody Haynes is also back with three, Charlie, Princess and Isabella.  All three will be in training.  Hayley Barnhill brought home her new jumper, Maggie that she showed very successfully down in Gulfport.  Matt Rebholz is going to be taking over the reins of Forever Young, A.K.A. Bentley.  Good luck Matt! 

With spring time upon us, it’s time to find your fly sheets and get them ready to come to the barn once we are sure the cold weather is gone and sheets and blankets can all be laundered and taken home for the season.  As usual, make sure your fly sheets are marked with your name so it will get on your horse and not some other equine! 

Spring Mill Farm is going to attend the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show this year and, as always, stalls sell out early.  The dates are July 30^th – August 10^th.  We have committed to 17 stalls for both weeks, since the show requires that exhibitors attend both weeks.  These stalls have been pre-paid by Spring Mill Farm.  If you would like to attend, I will need a check made out to Spring Mill Farm for $350.00 for the two weeks PER HORSE.  As of now, there are still 7 available stalls in our count.  I have a sign up list in the office, so bring your check and let me know if you want to attend. 

Caroline

SPRING MILL NEWS

Have you noticed the new bank jump complex that is being constructed just beyond the bridge?  This new jump will have three different levels from 1 – 3 feet in height.  We will be seeing more of this type of natural jump in the high performance hunter classes and the equitation finals!  We are also expanding the riding area beyond the bridge! 

If you happen to bring your favorite canine to the farm, please be sure that your dog, or dogs if the case may be, is respectful of the full time four legged residents of Spring Mill.  This means cats, dogs, and horses alike.  Also, please be sure that your dog will not enter either ring, or scare off any of our boarders and/or barn help! This is for everyone’s safety and enjoyment! 

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