Saturday, October 10, 2015

It's Horse Show Season!

This blog is jam-packed of information, including Horse Show results, updates on the new barn, and important dates to remember.

Horse Show Success
Riders from the Suncoast Stables Show Team started off the Fall show season with an amazing showing. Despite the rain, we earned a lot of blue ribbons, had great rides, and gained even more experience at the Serenity Stables Horse Show in Spring Hill, FL. This built on the success of last month's Summer's End Horse Show in Ocala, FL. Results from both shows can be found further down in this blog post. Thanks to everyone who helped out with the show and supported the team... it was greatly appreciated! Also, if you'd like the chance for your pictures from lessons or shows to be featured on the blog, please email them to krystle@suncoaststable.com.


New Barn Addition
Our riders are like family, and we enjoy investing back into the business so you can have a better customer experience. When the rain stops and the land can be properly prepared, we'll begin the new barn addition that will add more tack and feed rooms, a show tack room, five wash racks, an office, and additional storage. Other minor improvements, such as fence painting towards the front of the property, have already begun.


T-Shirts Are In
On your next visit Suncoast Stables, be sure to check out the newly designed T-shirts that are for sale. They're great for showing support at the upcoming horse shows!


Congratulations to Judy Rodrick
Judy is the proud new owner of the handsome McGwire, who will be staying at Suncoast Stables. If owning a horse is in your future plans, be sure to talk to Krystle, as she can help find a horse that matches your riding style, budget, and future needs.


Upcoming Events
Please note that the October Ride at the Park has moved from Sunday October 25th to Saturday October 24th at 3pm. An updated list of events is below:

October 23rd - 6:00pm - Boots, Bits, and Bridles Youth Club Meeting

October 24th - 3:00pm - Ride at the Park

October 25th - 11:30am - Celebration of the Breeds Brunch and Banquet - Tampa Yacht Club

October 30th - November 1st - Harvest Days Horse Show - Florida State Fairgrounds

November 13th - 6:00pm - Boots, Bits, and Bridles Youth Club Meeting

November 15th - 10:00am - Ride at the Park

November 20th - 22nd - Georgia Fall Classic Horse Show and Horsemanship Finals - Perry, GA

December 4th - 6:00pm - Boots, Bits, and Bridles Youth Club Meeting

December 6th - 10:00am - Avalon Horse Show - Lutz, FL


Holiday Lessons
Our lesson schedule for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's is as follows:

Thanksgiving:
Tuesday, November 24th - Normal lesson schedule
Wednesday, November 25th - Lessons from 9am-4pm - please schedule online
Thursday, November 26th - No lessons
Friday, November 27th - No lessons
Saturday, November 28th - Normal lesson schedule

Christmas:
Tuesday, December 22nd - Normal lesson schedule
Wednesday, December 23rd - Normal lesson schedule
Thursday, December 24th - No lessons
Friday, December 25th - No lessons
Saturday, December 26th - Normal lesson schedule

New Year's:
Wednesday, December 30th - Lessons from 9am-8pm
Thursday, December 31st - No lessons
Friday, January 1st - No Lessons
Saturday, January 2nd - Normal lesson schedule



Serenity Stables Show Results

Mari Pawlowski with Titleist Par-Tee Time (first show)
First place - Academy Walk/Trot on the line, 8 and under
First place - Academy Equitation Walk/Trot, novice rider 10 and under

Graceanne Hoback with Titleist Par-Tee Time
First place - Saddleseat Equitation with Pattern

Hailey Luedde with Framed in Radiance
First place - Open Park Pleasure
Second place - English Pleasure

Hannah Murray with My Dream Come True
First place - English Pleasure
Second place - Country Pleasure

Sara Morris with Titleist Par-Tee Time
First place - Academy Showmanship Walk/Trot, 14 and over
Second place - Academy Equitation Walk/Trot, 14 and over

Haley Krupnick with Hopefully
First place - Country Pleasure
First place - Academy Saddleseat Showmanship Walk/Trot/Canter, 14 and over
Third place - Academy Saddleseat Equitation Walk/Trot/Canter, 14 and over

Madeline McNamara with Travel In Style
First place - Academy Saddleseat Showmanship Walk/Trot, 11-13
Second place - Academy Equitation Walk/Trot, novice rider 11 and over
Second place - Academy Showmanship Walk/Trot, novice rider 11 and over
Fifth place - Academy Saddleseat Equitation Walk/Trot, 11-13

Katie O'Ryan with Carrington (first show)
Third place - Academy Saddleseat Equitation Walk/Trot, 10 and under
Third place - Academy Saddleseat Showmanship Walk/Trot, 10 and under

Hayley O'Ryan with Attache's Bold Knight/Carrington (first show)
Second place - Academy Equitation Walk/Trot, novice rider 10 and under (Attache's)
Fourth place - Academy Saddleseat Equitation Walk/Trot, 8 and under (Carrington)
Fifth place - Academy Saddleseat Showmanship Walk/Trot, 8 and under (Carrington)

Emma Davis with Attache's Bold Knight
Fifth place - Academy Walk/Trot on the line, 8 and under

Devon Boyle with Titleist Par-Tee Time (first show off lead line)
Fifth place - Academy Saddleseat Equitation Walk/Trot, 8 and under
Sixth place - Academy Saddleseat Showmanship Walk/Trot, 8 and under

Ireland Boyle with Titleist Par-Tee Time (first show off lead line)
First place - Academy Showmanship Walk, novice rider, 8 and under



Summer's End Show Results

Karsyn Licciardello with Bobby J
First in ASB 3 gaited park pleasure qualifier and championship

Karsyn Licciardello with Simbara's Bess Buy
First in ASB 3 gaited show pleasure qualifier and championship

Hailey Luedde with Framed in Radiance (their second show together)
3rd in Morgan English Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor qualifier and championship

Madeline McNamara with Travel In Style
Two 3rd place in 11-17 Walk/Trot Showmanship and Equitation

Devon Boyle with Travel In Style
3rd in 8 and under walk and trot lead line

Ireland Boyle with Hopefully
4th in 8 and under walk and trot lead line

Haley Krupnick with Hopefully (their first show together and first time in full bridle)
4th and 5th in 14 and over Walk/Trot/Canter Showmanship and Equitation


Great job everyone! Thanks for your support. With more shows coming up, be sure to talk to your trainer about your goals.