Manon Fontaine and golden-boy BHB Wimpys Starlord rode to her best-score-ever Thursday evening at the SWRHA Futurity, marking a 74 to win the first slate of the ancillary Limited Open and earn $291. The five-year-old gelding sired by BHB Mr Wimpys Royal and out of BHB Katberry Stargun is owned by Fontaine and her mother…
Author: Stevie White
Rookie Prime Time Champion – Debbie Conway and Midsummer Spook
Debbie Conway and her new horse Midsummer Spook secured the Rookie Prime Time Championship at the SWRHA Futurity, marking a 70.5. “I just got him actually; he just came over from Europe. This is only really our third or fourth time together, so I just wanted to have a nice quiet ride this late in…
Rookie Level 2 Champion – Dana Wetherell and Spat Toy Boy Gun
Dana Wetherell and stallion Spat Toy Boy Gun clinched the Rookie Level 2 Championship at the SWRHA Futurity Thursday afternoon with a score of 72.5. “He’s a stud and a paint, which is totally not what I was looking for when we were looking for in a new horse, but he fits me in every…
Rookie Level 1 Co-Champion – Morgan Rose Hobson and Trendsettter
Morgan Rose Hobson was just cruising aboard Trendsettter, but their score of 71 brought home the win in the Rookie Level 1 at the SWRHA Futurity. “I just took it slow today. I think my fast circles were as slow as my slow circles. We went slow [today] so we can go fast tomorrow and…
Rookie Level 1 Co-Champion – Angela Pennington and Lil Star Stepper
“Don’t be afraid to get the old horse,” Angela Pennington declared Thursday evening as she and 17-year-old marked a 71 in the first slate of Rookie class. The score was good enough for the Co-Championship, adding another figurative feather to Pennington’s hat. “Today I went out there – we’ve been struggling with our left turnaround…
Non Pro Co-Champion – Sally Berg and Had Us At Hello
For Sally Berg, her mare Had Us At Hello has brought a feeling of comfort after a tough year. “We lost her barn-mate and my soul-mare at the beginning of the year,” Berg explained. “After that, [Had Us At Hello] and I really bonded. She’s kind of become my heart horse, so I’m very grateful…
Non Pro Co-Champion, Intermediate and Limited Non Pro Champion – Kelsey Flessner and Chics Guna Dream
Kelsey Flessner might be buying dinner for the Tremblay crew tonight with a Non Pro [1] Co-Championship, Intermediate Non Pro [1], and Limited Championship [1] Thursday afternoon, winning $1,533. “We wanted to have a nice, easy go and it turned out a little better than we expected,” Flessner said. “We’re going to show at the…
Non Pro Prime Time Champion – Dana Pastorino and Hesa Rockin Whiz
Dana Pastorino and Hesa Rockin Whiz squeaked in for the Non Pro Prime Time win, posting the top score of 73 with just two riders to go in the large class. “He’s a finished Level 4 [horse], which I’ve never had,” Pastorino said. “I came from the hunter jumper world, so I have a lot…
Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 Champion and High Point – Darby Gardner and In Like A Lady
Darby Gardner and In Like A Lady have hit their stride together, winning the SWRHA Futurity Novice Horse Level 1 [2] Championship and as well as the High Point for the class with a score of 73.5 Wednesday evening. “Yesterday I walked in, and she was just so chill and laid back. She turns great…
Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 and 3 Champion and Level 3 High Point – Paul Lentschke and Cameos Special Gun
Paul Lentschke took an extended break from horses, but recently has been making his way back with the help of old friend Nathan Piper. “My old college roommate Nathan Piper – we grew up together – told me he had a special horse. It took a little bit to get him finished out, but now we’re [aimed…