Category: Students

We had a lovely week at Middleburg Classic.

Special mention to Kathryn Harrell @kathrynharrell687 and Sassoon for their 4th place in a hugely competitive u/s class and great riding o/f.

Also, kudos to @bertharrell Edward Harrell’s Trait’s Ivo for earning an o/f prize in a big group of Middleburg Hunters with Brett in the tack. 🤩

Merlino PL had a great week in the 3’ Green Hunters. He enjoyed playing in the big ring with the big kids 😋 Brett also had the privilege of riding @kargo_chan Kate Chan’s, My Style, to great prizes in the Baby Green Hunters. Thanks to Kate and @cavallofarm_ Michael Bertozzi for the opportunity!

Home from Maryland Horse and Pony Show, but still on cloud 9 from a fantastic week!!

Highlights include Qualifying for Maclay Finals., Class Wins, MHSA Equitation prizes and tons of smiles.

The PL family extends a warm welcome to Kathryn and Edward Harrell and their horses Sassoon and Traits Ivo. Both horses had a wonderful show this week, including an over fences win for Kathryn!!

We definitely need to take a moment to thank Alan @alanlohman1 and Jessica Lohman @jessilohman and Kori Pickett @koreyepick for their absolute rockstar management. The hospitality at this horse show is the best in the country- There is nothing like it. We are privileged and pleased to participate and support this fabulous show.

WOOHOOOO!! Huge congratulations to Kyra Jones, finishing 3rd this morning in the MHSA Hunt Seat Equitation Finals! Her horse, Quin, was also awarded the Best Turned Out Equitation Horse!! So fun!!

Good luck tomorrow in Maclay Regionals!!

The PL crew had a wonderful week under the oaks at Loudoun Benefit. We are so grateful to the management and staff for such a great week. Special thank you to Alyssa @alyglu99 for all her hard work in helping us during the last two weeks!

Natascha Folens & Parfait competed at 3’ for the first time and had great trips including earning 7th in the hunter derby and win the working hunter u/s.

Annie Sikorski and Sunshine Girl moved up a height in the jumpers and had some speedy rounds, winning a 4th in a huge class of Low Jumpers. Brooke Mallin and Bogota Car won a pair of 5th place ribbons in the low jumpers. Sandra Ranke and Lincara TWF moved up a division and had super smooth rounds in the low jumpers.

And the PL crew welcomed Lauri Garrett and her horse Rashford’s Double to the group. Lauri brought home a 2nd place in the thoroughbred u/s while Brett earned prizes over fences.

HUGE thank you to the hardworking folks at Morven Park for hosting is. These are our favorite local shows.