It's been a busy spring around Foxtale Farm, which is refreshing after the winter we all endured! The kids have been getting back into a regular lesson program and the show season is in full swing with St. Christopher's this coming weekend and Devon right around the corner.
Nicole Kehrli has a new partnership with LJS Red Deco, a 7 yo, 17.2 h., Zweibrücker (Rheinland Pfalz-Saar) owned by Joanne Nuscher. Nicole started leasing him in December and previously he was shown extensively on the line in Hunter Breeding by his owner (while at Emily Belin's), and spent 6 months last year in training with Doug King and showing in the baby greens and intro jumpers. Nicole and Red have started in the Pre-Preliminary Jumpers (.85m), showed twice in Schooling (1.0m) and plan to continue their season in the Children's Jumpers.
Nicole has applied and been accepted into the USHJA Emerging Athlete's Program on Red, which is an exciting opportunity for them both!
" The mission of the Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) is to develop complete horsemen by implementing a system of identifying and nurturing talented young riders and providing them with support and assistance in achieving their full potential. This program creates opportunities for young riders to advance their education in their pursuit to become professionals within our industry. Participants in the 2011 EAP Level I Training Sessions will be selected based on the information provided in the application, including but not limited to merit, competition record and recommendations. Each Zone holds a Level I training session. The Zone 2 session is held at Centenary College in Long Valley, NJ."
The DiMaggio family continues to dedicate so much time & effort to their riding endeavors, with Alex and Farnley Designer (aka Fendi) qualifying for the 2011 USEF Pony Finals in the Large Green Pony Division. Way to go Alex!!
We've also had some wonderful results at our recent horse shows. A big thanks to Karen Pollock who has recently given MacKenzie the opportunity to show Abs this spring, who has come out of "retirement" to bring home two Championships at their first two shows in the Modified Hunter divisions!
Our smaller competitors have also started out their season with impressive results. Keilly and Flash were Champion in the Pre-Children's Pony Division at Kimberton and also went home with the high point Pony Hunter award. Kendal and Rocket Man also had a fabulous time at the Classic Oaks show at Ludwig's, bringing home Champion in both the Shortest Stirrup and Short Stirrup Hunters, to claim the Grand Champion Short Stirrup award & a ton of loot!!
We'll have more updates after St. Christopher's and good luck to all of our riders.
