Baby Emily's Baptism & Capital Challenge Horse Show Results

The Indoor Arena took on a different look on Sunday, as we celebrated the baptism of baby Emily. Instead of jumps, there were tables of great food and many family and friends of Reyes and Noemi enjoying the wonderful weather. 

And we can't forget about Capital Challenge Horse show!! Congrats to Hannah Showell for winning Reserve Champion 16 year old Equitation division at Capital Challenge!! We are so proud of you and your excellent riding! 

Thanks to Bridle Broadcasting for the photos!

Also, in the Open Equitation 3’6” division, Ashley Foster riding All The Right Moves, owned by East Coast Sport Horses, LLC, finished in 4th! Way to go Ashley! 

In the Capital Challenge North American Flat Equitation Championships Hannah Showell riding Axtrex finished in 8th. Nice job Hannah!

Ashley Winning BIG; Mary, Annie and Devon Riding Great!

Ashley had a really great show this week at the Southeast Medals Finals in Jacksonville Florida!! We are very proud of her and all she has accomplished! Keep reading below to find out some of her awesome results:

In the Junior Hunter division, Ashley Foster riding Whiskey Blue, owned by Douglas Wheeler,

won 2nd in Over Fences , 1st in the Handy, 7th in Under Saddle and was Champion of the division! They also won a 1st in the Low Hunter division! In the PLAT PERF/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search, Ashley Foster riding Leena L finished with a 3rd.

In the Emo Championship, Ashley Foster riding  Leena L finished in 2nd. In the Land Rover 3’ Medal class, Ashley Foster riding Axtrex, owned by Paulexi, LLC, won 1st place! In the Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper High class, Ashley Foster riding Indy finished in 6th place. In the Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Classic Ashley and Indy won 1st!! Ashley was also winner of the Regional’s ASPCA on Leena L! Way to go Ashley!!

Also, Mary Lisa was 13^th in the Columbia Grand Prix on Saturday! Way to go Mary! She was riding Denicheur Van De Donkhoeve, owned by Paulexi LLC.

Annie Friedman  did very well with Fancy, and was 4^th ! Devon Monroe riding Shinkansen was 8^th in the Children’s Jumper there as well. Great riding ladies!

2nd and 3rd in the MHSA Finals for Brianna & Alyson!!

Congrats to Brianna Sims and Alyson Gurney on 2nd and 3rd in the MHSA Finals!!  Plus Alyson’s horse, The Golden Compass was chosen by the judges as the Best Equitation Horse at the show! Way to go ladies!!

In other news, the award ceremony for Ashley's Touch of Class Award went wonderfully! Check out these photos below. We are very proud of her!

Ashley Foster to Receive Award at Annual Maryland Horse Council BBQ Picnic!!

Exciting news!!

This Saturday, September 14th, Ashley Foster will be awarded the Maryland Horse Industry Board's Touch of Class Award, presented by the Lt. Governor! This award is in recognition of Ashley Foster's achievement of a USEF National Junior Hunter Championship with Charade.

All this and more will be happening at the Annual Maryland Horse Council BBQ Picnic to be held at Dodon Farm. There will be live music, a silent auction, games, great food and wine tastings at the new Dodon Winery. Want to come see Ashley receive her award and join-in on the fun?

Check it out here. You can still buy tickets! 

To buy tickets to the event directly, go here.

Ashley Foster Places Top 10 in $500,000 Hunter Prix!!

Sending a HUGE congratulations to Ashley Foster for being one of only two junior riders who finished in the Top 10 in the Hunter Prix. Ashley ended up placing 10th in the $500,000 Hunter Prix Final at Saugerties this weekend!  She rode Charade, owned by Don & Blythe Rupple.  Ashley & Charade were paired in 2012 and they were Champion in the Large Junior Hunters 16-17 at the National Horse Show, Washington International Horse Show, Capital Challenge and the Upperville Horse Show.  She was also the 2012 USEF High Point Award Winner in the Junior Hunter Large 16-17 division.  Charade was sold last year, but Ashley was able to ride again in Saugerties. What a great reunion for the pair!

Here is a photo, taken by Sheryl Sutherby, of Ashley and Charade from Ocala last year:

And that's not all! Sending even more congratulations to Carly Rosenthal  who just let us know that she made the IHSA Team at Penn State.  Way to go Carly!

Here is a photo of Carly (thanks to her Facebook): 

And last but certainly not least, congratulations to Annie Friedman who won a Children/Adult Jumper class with Now How Z.

Here is a photo of Annie and Now How Z thanks to Sheryl Sutherby:

Coming up: HITS-on-the Hudson VIII Horse Show

The Rolling Acres caravan left early this Tuesday morning for Saugerties New York for the HITS-on-the Hudson VIII Horse Show.  Good luck to Mary Lisa Leffler and Zivago, owned by Kiana Fiore,  as they compete in the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Finals.  Also competing are Kevin Foster with UfoniaP in the $250,000 Hunter Prix Final.  Making the trip as well are Ashley Foster and Annie Friedman with their steeds for the Junior Hunter and Children’s Jumper divisions.

Mary Lisa Leffler & Zivago, owned by Kiana Fiore

Things are starting to get busy as the show season is in full swing getting ready for Indoors.  Check out the website (www.rollacresshowstables.com)  for complete information, but here are some dates to put in your calendar:

Sept. 11-15, 2013                69th Annual Maryland Horse & Pony Show
Sept. 21, 2013                    Howard Community College Columbia Classic Grand Prix
Sept. 28 – Oct. 6, 2013       Capital Challenge Horse Show
Oct. 10-19, 2013                Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Oct. 22-27, 2013                Washington International Horse Show

Good luck to everyone during this exciting time!