VHSA Finals Recap

Lots of hard work culminated with a 5th place finish on the Flat & 8th place finish Over Fences for Irene and Svengali in the VHSA Finals.
Irene also participated in the Horsemanship Challenge where she finished 6th after posting a score of 89 on the written test and a PERFECT 💯 in the practicum!!
We as a PL Family are so proud of Irene for her incredible dedication and hard work. We wish her ALL THE LUCK as she embarks on her next chapter at Sewanee.
Once you’re part of the PL family, you’re always part of the PL family.

Penny Leigh had an amazing week at HITS Culpepper!

🦄Kate & Fan Favorite earning Reserve Champion in the Middle Adult Hunters! Brett and Bodhi also brought home the Championship in the 3’ Green Hunters winning 3 of 4 jumping classes.
🦄Lexi & Mon Ami earning top prizes as well as a third place in the combined children’s Hunter classic. Brett and Frenchie also earned top prizes in the USHJA 3’.
🦄Irene and Svengali were reserve champion in the 3’6” Junior hunters and 8th in the USHJA National Derby out of 38!
🦄Khory and Royal Pilot won a class in the Low Children’s Hunters!
🦄Haley and Bernie jumped in top form in the 1.10m Amateur jumpers!
🦄Merlino PL & Brett jumped clear to bring home 3rd & 6th in 1.20m!
🦄Catie and Tor won the Maclay and earned 3rd in the Jump Seat.
Special thanks to the WHOLE team that supported us this week!!

Upperville 2024 is a Wrap!

Upperville 2024 is a wrap!
Highlights include…..
6th place finish for Haley Carspecken & Get Out in the 1.10 amateur jumpers!
Clear rounds in the 1.0m and a 10th place for Christine Nagin & Lincara TWF!
Fast and clear for 5th place for Merlino PL & Brett in the 1.15m!
We capped off the week gathering to watch the FEI class on Sunday. World class show Jumping right in our back yard!
Special thank you to Sue, Victor and Rene. Teamwork is everything! Next up, Loudoun Benefit!

Rose Mount Spring

Rose Mount Spring was a fantastic week for the PL Crew 🌟🌟🌟
⭐️ Kate Chan and her new horse Fan Favorite were RESERVE CHAMPION in the Low Adult Hunters!! Brett was also RESERVE CHAMPION with him in the 3’ Green Hunters!
⭐️Irene Boehm continued her success in the Equitation classes with WINS in the MHSA, USEF, MACLAY & VHSA Equitation on the flat. She was also Reserve Champion in the Open 3’3” hunters.
⭐️ Merlino PL & Brett earned top prizes in the 3’3” performance.
Huge thank you to Rose Mount Farm for their incredible hospitality 🥰
Thank you to Sue for her detailed care and constant support.
Lexington Spring Premiere ➡️ up next !!

McDonogh’s Glena Wirtanen Classic

We had another Excellent Equitation evening at McDonogh’s Glena Wirtanen Classic.
Irene & Svengali brought home…

  • Dover/USEF
  • ASPCA Maclay
  • MHSA Medal
  • VHSA Medal

So much hard work bringing home super results! Congratulations Irene!