Name of Show: HET Opening Show
Date of Show: February 1st
Hosted By: Liza T. (equestrianteam@care2.com)
Hosted AtL Raspberry Ridge Stables
CLASSLIST
**Please note: ALL classes are international level! If your horse is not at the top of his discipline, do not enter him in that discipline!**
1. Barrel Racing
1st - Hollywood Forever shown by alexsey of rrbc
2nd - EEq. Mr. GoodBar (HWA) shown by Liza T. of RRS
3rd - RZ Calendar Girl HHSA shown by Ally of RzR
DQ - Black in the Berries - Candice – RRBC (cross-entering)
This was a really exciting class to watch! The speed of all of the horses entered was incredible. Black in the Berries turned out with an incredible time, and Mr. GoodBar was only .2 seconds behind! What a class! Hollywood Forever also had a stunning round, very close to the other horses.
2. Calf Roping
1st - EEq./SB* Wizard of Oz (HWA) shown by Liza T. of RRS
2nd - Commanche Chief shown by alexsey of rrbc
3rd - Cowboys Wicked Ways - Candice – RRBC
Another great Western performance class, Wizard of Oz thrilled the audience with his great techniques. Commanche Chief and Cowboys Wicked Ways also had incredible performances – what a close round! Also see Wizard of Oz’s colt, Charcoal Wizard, in Western Pleasure below!
3. Cross-Country
1st - Black in the Berries - Candice – RRBC
2nd - WBS/SSH* Dances with Wolves shown by Caroline of RCS
Congrats to Candice and Caroline, the only entrants in this class. They both had very close times, but Black in the Berries managed to sneak ahead. These are both fabulous horses, who jump very well!
4. Dressage
1st - Titan shown by Natalya from EmCS @ FXF
2nd - SHA*/EEq. Moon Of Midnight (HDA/HHSA*/HET+) shown by Mathilde Vincent of Sterling Pride Farms
3rd - WBS Kristo shown by Jackie Jara of Alta.
4th - Unity's Golden Girl(HAA) shown by Lauren of A Touch of Elegance @MM
5th - One Tru Thing - Candice – RRBC
As always, Dressage was one of the most beautiful classes to watch and enjoy. Titan had a lovely, correct test with a fabulous follow-up with Moon of Midnight. WBS Kristo also performed very well.
5. Equitation
1st - Incognito shown by Jacklyn VanDasselar** of TGEC
2nd - RZ EEq. Gypsy Smoke HHSA-HWA shown by Ally of RzR
Jacklyn VanDasselar of TGEC showed her talent with elegant equitation, as did Ally of RzR. Their horses performed extremely well, showing off their riders as well as possible! Congrats to them both!
6. Halter
1st - Miss Minutes - Candice – RRBC
2nd - EEq. Aladdin's Palace HHSA-HWA shown by Ally of RzR
3rd - WSE/SHA*/EEq. Public Relations (HHSA) shown by Mathilde Vincent of Sterling Pride Farms RZ
4th - SB** Fire An Ice shown by Liza T. of RRS
5th - WBS Cobalt Magick shown by Adrienne Lee** of TGEC
6th - EEq. Bursting Flight shown by Jackie Jara of Alta.
Our most full class, these halter horses were perfectly turned out and their coats were groomed to perfection. A special congratulations to Miss Minutes, our winner, and Aladdin’s Palace.
7. Hunter O/F
1st - Anikan shown by Jackie Jara of Alta.
2nd - Something Original (HHuA***) shown by Jennifer Lee of TGEC
3rd - *ECS SHA*/EEq. Strawberry Twister (HHSA/HHUA***/SAAC) shown by Amanda of ECS
4th - WSE*/SHA* Encore’s Melody (HHSA/SB*) shown by Liza T. of RRS
This class was small, but the horses in it were top-notch. Anikan did a great job, he was absolutely stunning, with smooth gaits and perfect turn-out.
8. Hunter U/S
1st - Northern Regard shown by Theresa Moehring** of TGEC
2nd - *ECS SHA**/SEq. King Henry (HHSA/HHUA****) shown by Amanda of ECS
3rd - Swing Kid shown by Jackie Jara of Alta.
Northern Regard did a wonderful job in this class, with textbook jumping form and style to spare. King Henry and Swing Kid were also breathtaking, especially since King Henry is a Norwegian Fjord!
9. Reining
1st - CEq./SB*** Dun It Again (HHSA/HWA/HET+) shown by Liza T. of RRS
2nd - Top This One shown by alexsey of rrbc
3rd - RZ SB** EEq. Coral HHSA-HWA
4th - Tres of Style - Candice – RRBC
5th - Eeyora shown by Jackie Jara of Alta.
This was one of our more full classes, and Dun It Again left the crowds in awe! But Top This One and Coral were right behind him, with exciting, action packed performances!
10. Showjumping
1st - Tuxedo Junction shown by Natalya from EmCS @ FXF
2nd - SB* WSE*/SHA*/EEq. Gypsy Prince (HHSA****/SAAC) shown by Mathilde Vincent of Sterling Pride Farms
3rd - WBS Joshua shown by Liza T. of RRS
All the horses did wonderfully in this class, clearing the fences with room to spare. Tuxedo Junction had a great round, he never missed a beat!
11. Three-Day Eventing
1st - SHA*//SB**/SSH** Dalmatian (HHSA/*SB99*/HET+) shown by Liza T. of RRS
2nd - SHA* Cutest Thing shown by Mathilde Vincent of Sterling Pride Farms
3rd - SB* SHA*/EEq. First Knight (HHSA**/SAAC) shown by Mathilde Vincent of
Sterling Pride Farms
It was a beautiful day for eventing, my favorite class, and I was overjoyed to be the winner! However, Cutest Thing and First Knight were only a few points behind, each with a stunning round as well!
12. Western Pleasure
1st - Charcoal Wizard shown by alexsey of rrbc
2nd - RZ SB* Whisper Me Zippo HHSA
3rd - Rhythm Master shown by Liza T. of RRS
DQ - Miss Minutes - Candice – RRBC (cross-entered)
Charcoal Wizard gave a fabulous performance, impressing the judges very much. His form was absolutely perfect, with a low head and smooth gaits. Whisper Me Zippo and Rhythm Master also gave impressive rounds. Also Charcoal Wizard’s dad, Wizard of Oz, gave a spectacular performance inCalf Roping! (see above)
PLEASE NOTE: A TON of people ‘forgot’ or didn’t read the rule about only 5 horses per person. So, I just removed the first number of entries that went over the limit. entries going over the limit.
I hope more people enter next time, and please try out for the Equestrian Team!
-Liza
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