Rolling Acres Riders Do It Again... Big Wins at Keswick and Blue Rock Horse Shows!

What a weekend for the Rolling Acres team!! Members of Rolling Acres and their horses attended two shows this weekend, the Keswick Horse Show and the Blue Rock Horse Show...both with great success! At the Keswick Horse Show, the following riders competed:

Mary Lisa Leffler riding Knob Creek, owned by Lisa Levine, in the High Performance/2^nd Year Working Hunter, won 1^st in Handy Hunter Over Fences, two 4ths and a 6^th in Over Fences, and third in the Under Saddle portion of the class.

Alyson Gurney riding The Golden Compass did very well in the Junior Hunter Large Division which had over fifty entries!! Alyson won a 1^st and two 2nds in the Over Fences, a 1^st Under Saddle, and a 1^st in Handy Hunter. Alyson was also Champion and winner of the “Windfall” Challenge Trophy, winner of the Jimmy Cantwell Perpetual Trophy for the Large Junior Hunter Grand Champion, and Winner of the Black Mail Perpetual Trophy for the Grand Champion Junior Hunter.  In the Performance Working Hunter division, with over 35 entries, she won Reserve Champion with two 2nds in the 3ft 3” level. In the WIHS Equitation Classic she placed 3^rd and in the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby at the 3ft 3” level she finished in 9^th place. What a weekend! WAY TO GO ALYSON!!

Ashley Foster riding Turtle Bay also did very well in the Small Junior Hunter Division which was also large with 42 entries! She finished with two 2nds and a 5^th place in the Over Fences, 6^th in the Handy Hunter, and 4^th in Under Saddle class. She also was 2^nd in the $1500 Keswick HS Junior Hunter Classic. Awesome job!

Ashley also rode several other horses and finished with the following places: WIHS Equitation Classic – 1^st, 1.05M Jumper – 5^th, 1.05 Jumper – 1^st on Leena L. $1,000 Low Junior/Amateur-Owner, Jumper, Table II, 2^nd place, and $10,000 Jumper Classic II, 2a – 9^th place on Carlot. And finally, $1,000 Low Junior/Amateur-Owner, Jumper, Table II – 3^rd place, and in the $10,000 Jumper Classic II, 2a – 3^rd place finish as well on Indy.

Meanwhile, at the Blue Rock Horse Show, the other Rolling Acres representatives were also showing and doing wonderfully!

Kevin Foster and Ufonia competed in the Adult Amateur Hunter 50+ and placed with two 1sts in Over Fences, and a 3^rd in Under Saddle. They also placed 1^st in the NAL/WIHS/M&S Adult Amateur Hunter Classic! Kevin also rode Nikita in the NAL/WIHS/M&S Adult Amateur Hunter Classic and placed 5^th as well as an 8^th place in the High Adult Amateur Jumper.

 Sahara Reiz riding Chant De Paix did very well placing with two 2nds and a 3^rd in the Low Children’s Jumper 1.0M! Way to ride!

Allyson Quirk riding Fortissimo placed 5^th and 6^th in the 3’3” Performance Hunter Over Fences, four 6ths, a 7^th and a 9^th place in the Junior Hunter and Classic, and a 5^th in the WIHS Hunter Phase 3’6”. Congrats!!

Robin Feldman riding Prestige won a 1^st in the Pre-Adult/Pre-Children’s Hunter Classic and a 3^rd in the Pre-Adult Hunter O/F..woo!

Annie Friedman riding Now How Z did very well placing 2^nd and 4^th in the 3’3” Performance Hunter OF and a 3^rd in the competitive, USHJA National Hunter Derby! Awesome job!

Meredith Clay riding Birtley’s Crowned Jewel rode in the Green Pony Hunter Division. They placed 5^th and 7^th in Over Fences, 2^nd in Confirmation, 2^nd in Under Saddle, 5^th in Model, 3^rd in Green Pony Hunter Warm Up and 2^nd in the Over Fences. Congratulations!!

Katie Kranking riding Baron Des Sources did wonderfully, placing 7^th in the Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 Years OF class!

Connie McRill riding Sgt. Pepper rode in the Adult Amateur Hunter 50+ division and placed with a 4^th and 7^th in Over Fences, an 8^th in Under Saddle, and a 9^th in the NAL/WIHS/M&S Adult Amateur Hunter Classic. Way to go Connie!

Devon Monroe riding Shinkansen won 1^st in the NAL/WIHS/M&S Children’s Jumper Classic and 3^rd in the High Children’s Jumper 1.10 M!! Congrats!

Charlotte Williams riding Frontman competed in the Adult Amateur Hunter 50+ as well and finished with a 5^th and a 7^th in Over Fences and a 7^th in Under Saddle. She also finished 10^th in the NAL/WIHS/M&S Adult Amateur Hunter Classic. Awesome job!

Mallory Shear riding In The Nick of Time finished with a 4^th and 7^th in the Pre-Adults Hunter OF class and a 4^th in the Classic. Way to go!

Brianna Sims riding Axtrex competed in the Junior Hunter 15 & Under division and placed with two 2nds and a 3^rd in the Over Fences, 6^th in the Handy Hunter class, 5^th in the Under Saddle, 5^th in the Classic, and two 1sts in the MHSA Hunt Seat on Horses 3’3” and the WIHS Hunter Phase 3’6”.  Wonderful riding!

Liz Lavine riding Lionhearts’aflippin placed 2nd in the 0.8m Jumpers division. Nice job!

Finally, Mary Lisa Leffler had a few rides at the show, doing very well on all of them. With Knob Creek, she finished 3^rd and 5^th in the 3’3” Performance Hunter OF and 2^nd in the USHJA National Hunter Derby. On Frontman, owned by Kasperon, LLC, she finished with a 2^nd and 3^rd in the 3’ Hunter Over Fences division.

Riding Quastor Van De Helle Z (Drake), owned by Paulexi, LLC, she shined winning the Blue Rock Classic Grand Prix as well as the 1.40m Jumpers. Way to go Mary Lisa!!

Congratulations to all of the Rolling Acres riders for doing so well at both shows and representing the true sportsmanship nature that Rolling Acres is all about! Way to go everyone! Rolling Acres is proud!

Brianna Sims and Axtrex at Blue Rock

Devon Monroe  Shinkansen  Children’s Jumper Classic  Blue Rock

Mary winning the Blue Rock Grand Prix

All photos thanks to Sheryl Sutherby!! 

Crazy Spring Weather!

Has anyone felt a bit chilly lately? The crazy spring weather is at it again, and the horses at Rolling Acres are getting tired of the blankets on, blankets off game. Although we have been experiencing temperatures in the low to mid 60's during the day, the evenings have been even colder with lows in the upper 30's/low 40's. And here is the crazy part... it's supposed to hit the low to mid 90's by Friday. Crazy!

If you want to come experience the unstable spring temperatures with us, feel free to check out our website at: http://www.rollacresshowstables.com/ We still have a few spots open for people wanting to board at a top show stable in Montgomery County, MD!

Enjoy the day and fight off those allergies,

Rolling Acres Show Stables

Mary Lisa Leffler WINS the Grand Prix in Lexington!

Congratulations are in order to Rolling Acre's own, Mary Lisa Leffler, for winning the Grand Prix down at the Lexington Horse Center this past Saturday! It was a close competition with many great riders. Congrats again!!

To find out more about Mary Lisa, and the other great instructors and trainers at Rolling Acres, click here:
http://www.rollacresshowstables.com/about_us.html

Results from the Lexington Spring Premiere Horse Show

Rolling Acres Show Stables is at it again! Just recently, riders competed in the Lexington Spring Premiere Horse show in Lexington, Virginia. The weekend featured the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby on Friday and the $25,000 Grand Prix class on Saturday. What a great weekend and another HUGE success for Rolling Acres! Read more below to see how well everyone did!

Results:
Annie Friedman and Abitibi Blues  were the winner in the High Children’s Jumper Classic.
Alyson Gurney and The Golden Compass  were the winner of the MHSA Hunter Seat Medal and Reserve Champion Large Junior Hunter.
Ashley Foster and Turtle Bay were Champion and Grand Champion over the weekend.
Ashley Foster and Indy were winners of the WIHS Equitation Classic and winners of the SJHO High Jr.-A/O Jumper Classic.
Kevin Foster and Ufonia P.  were Reserve Champion Adult and 6th High Adult Amateur Jumper Classic riding Nikita.
Mary Leffler and Quastor Van de Helle Z (Drake)  finished 4th  in the $25,000 Rockbridge Grand Prix
Mary Leffler and Zivago  finished 3rd in the USHJA National Hunter Derby (with the highest second round score of 91!)
Kianna Fiore and Zivago finished 12th in the NAL/WIHS Children’s Hunter Classic, and 4th, 3rd, 8th in the Children’s 14/U Hunter division.
Ribbons awarded in the Green Pony Hunter for Meredith Clay and Birtley’s Crowned Jewel (6th, 5th, 3rd, 7th, 3rd).
Allyson Quirk and Fortissimo finished 4th, 6th and 8th in the Large Junior Hunter division.
Jillian Clay and Superieur were 4th in High Adult Amateur Jumper.
Sahara Reiz and Chant de Paix were 1st and 2nd in Schooling Jumper.
Liz Lavine and Lionsheartaflippin were 1st, 1st, 3rd, 3rd in Training Jumper.
Patti Schindler and Bold Moves were 6th in the Adult Amateur 50 and Over Hunter.

Here are some photos that our wonderful Sheryl Sutherby took of the weekend:

Also, there was a local show that was going on as well at McDonogh! Based on the photo, I would say it was another great success! Thanks to Katie Kranking for the pic!  Champion is Robin Feldman with Lenny, and Gillian Chadwick with JR.

Stay Tuned...New Ad Coming Your Way!

Happy Monday!

We wanted to let you know we have a  new, fancy ad coming in May! The ad will be featured in The Equiery, so be sure to get your copy and check it out!

Don't forget, if you are looking for a place to board your horse in Maryland that is top-of-the-line, check out our website at: http://www.rollacresshowstables.com/ and contact us. We are always looking for new riders looking to take their horse to the next level!

Have a great week,

Rolling Acres Show Stables

And the Show Season Continues On!

Wishing Good Luck to all of the Rolling Acres riders as they prepare to head to Commonwealth National Horse Show in  Culpeper, VA. The show runs from April 17th through the 21st. Rolling Acres Show Stable has been on a roll this season so far, so we wish everyone good luck! They have made Rolling Acres proud this season so far, so we know they will continue to ride at their best and show the hunter/jumper world what Rolling Acres is made of!

And remember, if you are looking for a new place to board and take your show horse to the next level, Rolling Acres now has a few spots open for boarders. Please visit our website at: http://www.rollacresshowstables.com/

Have a great day everyone!

Follow-Up on that Reporter a few weeks back

Hi Everyone!

Remember us mentioning awhile back that we had a reporter from The Bay Journal come out to the farm? She came out and got a tour of the farm and interviewed Pam. Now, we have the article from that day! Thanks to The Bay Journal, you can check it out here:

 http://www.bayjournal.com/article/horse_farms_becoming_larger_part_of_bays_landscape_nutrient_efforts