Aspen Farms hosted our first of three event derby weekends this past Saturday and Sunday. Courses included a mix of show jumping and cross-country fences in the lower sand ring, with final placings determined by the fastest clear round. The top three clear round finishers from each division received prizes, thanks to our generous sponsors. Congratulations competitors!

Saturday, February 25 Final Results

Grasshopper:

  • 1st = Tara Dunford and Ozzie, 1:21.56
  • 2nd = Lily Newman, 1:24.54
  • 3rd = Twani Saylor and Dusty, 1:26.22

Beginner Novice:

  • 1st = Alisa Sprouffske and Soloman, 1:31.89
  • 2nd = Catherine Geissler and Cisco, 1:33.12
  • 3rd =Karin Williamson and Solano, 1:36.06

Novice:

  • 1st = Mindy Fisher and Colonel Fish, 1:32.69
  • 2nd =Rose Williamson and Carmina, 1:36.00
  • 3rd = Alexandria Winter and The Duke, 1:36.53

Training:

  • 1st = Meg Finn and Classic Harbor, 1:32.75
  • 2nd = Tamara Greene and Curry, 1:37.39
  • 3rd = Andrea Kanz and Adagio, 1:40.32

Preliminary:

  • 1st = Jessica Bryant and Bravo, 1:36.28
  • 2nd = Meg Finn and Classic Harbor, 1:42.28, 4 faults
  • 3rd = Ava Cox, 2:08, 12 faults

Sunday, February 26 Final Results

Grasshopper:

  • 1st = Jamie Heflin and Smokin Sugarfoot, 1:08.09
  • 2nd = Makayla Watterson and Stella, 1:11.75
  • 3rd = Tawni Saylor and Dusty, 1:17.56

Beginner Novice:

  • 1st = Chesna Klimek and Joey, 1:24.21
  • 2nd = Grace Messmer and Little Joe, 1:27.75
  • 3rd = Erika Lee and Red, 1:32.03

Novice:

  • 1st = Catie Cjeka and Gotta Feeling, 1:15.59
  • 2nd = Erika Lee and Red, 1:22.06
  • 3rd = Tamara Greene and Brioche, 1:23.31

Training:

  • 1st = Piper Newman and Doc, 1:20.62
  • 2nd = Catie Cejka and Gotta Feeling, 1:21.71
  • 3rd = Tamara Greene and Curry, 1:24.21

Preliminary:

  • 1st = Catie Cejka and Gotta Feeling
  • 2nd = Anna Stein and Symphony

We had two professional photographers in attendance at the derby, Jo Arlow Photography and Ethel Jayne Photography. Please visit their websites for more information.

Entries are still open for the March 18 and 19 event derby, which will include jumping and dressage classes. You can download the entry form, here, or email jonathan_elliott@hotmail.com with any questions you may have. We hope to see you and your horses there!

* Photo above courtesy of Jo Arlow Photography.