June 2009
Palgrave show had completely opposite weather conditions from Ottawa so we had a lovely 2 days. We did not ride the 3rd day and missed the rain! Congratulations to the show management for having a record number of entries - 290, and over 1000 rides in 6 rings! Lots going on! Frappuccino went in 2 more Grand Prix tests improving each ride. He really will do well at this level and it is nice to have all the movements there, now just to work on the flow from one thing to another. Rhythmix did his first show and was very good in the new small tour classes. The Prix St Georges flows better and the Inter 1 has lots of suppling exercises so it suits him well. We look forward to building on his scores of 64.7 at CDI Blainville in 2 weeks.
May 2009:
We had our first competition at Ottawa with Frappuccino, Raffles and Daylight. The weather was less than cooperative, windy, rainy and very cold. Frappuccino faired well in his first Grand Prix tests so we have something to build on! It was neat to remember that 5 years ago we did our first training level test at the same venue. Kaylee rode Raffles in the Young Riders tests and had 2 scores of 65% and a 63% in the Freestyle. It was great to see this pair do so well so we hope to build on that too and keep scoring as well or higher! Emily rode Daylight in the 4th level classes. Faith's pony is really a neat talent and will certainly go on to the Prix St Georges level.
We look forward to June and better weather at Palgrave show!
April 2009
We are glad to see the arrival of Spring with the daffodils and tulips beginning to come up. We look forward to the show season starting in May with several of the horses competing at different levels. We have updated our sales page with some videos so take a look at what we have to offer. Congratulations to Kristal Farm on the arrival of 2 foals with just one more to go. I'm sure Michele will have photos of her newest additions soon so keep watching on www.kristalfarm.com
January, 2009
Happy New Year!
Danbury (pictured) has arrived and settled into the routine at Franklands beautifully. We picked him up at the Toronto airport and had less than perfect driving conditions for the drive home but we made it safely through the snow and ice. January is usually cold and this year is certainly no exception. The arena heaters are running more than usual so we are able to keep the training up as planned.
Sharon Cuerrier has sold her horse Paris to an eventing home and has purchased a lovely mare "Madison" . She is getting used to this different kind of ride and hopes to be able to get to some dressage shows this summer with her.
Gina will especially enjoy her clinic in Arizona at the end of the month! Time to thaw out!
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