Narnia Farm horses and riders continued the agressive show schedule at the Classic Companys Atlanta Spring Classics in Conyers, Georgia.  Everyone involved would probably say the most memorable thing about Atlanta this year was the rain, rain and RAIN!

However, our riders did get some good showing done in between the rain drops!

the beautiful Grand Prix ring in Atlanta

 Landor 003 continued to impress with his consistent clean rounds.  Affectionately called “The Muppet”, this horse made his debut in the 6 Year Old Young Jumper classes.  Landor 003 was piloted to a very respectable 5th place finish (and his first check!) in his first YJ class.  With our sights set on the YJ Championships this summer, look for this outstanding horse in the up and coming shows.   

Landor 003 in his first 6 year old class

Alyson Powers continued her outstanding riding in the 3′ Schooling Hunters, the Modified Childrens Hunters and capped off her week competing in the Childrens Hunter Divisions.  Aly and her mount “Wellington” placed consistently in the ribbons in all her divisions with the real excitement coming on Sunday when she was 3rd in the NAL Childrens Hunter Classic.  Way to go Al! 

The Narnia Farm team had another big winner in the Pre-Green 3′3″ division.  NF Rutchspun showed outstanding form in this tough division earning ribbons in every class he entered and winning 2nd in the Pre-Green Under Saddle.   Even though this was only his second time in the Pre-Green ring, we entered the Pre-Green Classic and finished a respectable 10th place.  Nice job Baby Rojo!  

Chelsea DesRoche gives Baby Rojo his early morning hack

Narnia Farm was happy to have Chelsea DesRoche and Hilde Higgenbothem join them for week 2.   The girls decided they should go for a much needed “get away” and we were delighted to have them!

Kelley Norton rode NF Come Back to multiple ribbons in the Modified Adults and Pre Adult Hunters in both weeks 1 and 2 of the Atlanta Classic.  They had a slow week 2, as they were rained out 3 days in a row but came back on Sunday and had a terrific performance in the Pre-Adults.

Kelley, Sherry and "the Doodle" enjoy the sun

Aly Powers was enthusiastic about expanding her horizons and taking the Childrens Jumper world by storm.  Who better for her to learn on than the unbeatable Toddy Roman?  Look for this exciting team at future shows.  They will be the “ones to beat”!

Aly Powers is all smiles as she takes Toddy Roman for a test drive

Narnia Farm is always sad to see the end of the Winter Ciruit.  The Gulfport shows were quite the success and we wrapped up our final week of showing on March 16!   

Sherry Hyland Phillips and "Cavaliers Choice" in the Grand Prix

 Alyson Powers and Wellington started off the week in the 3′ Special Hunter Division winning the Under Saddle class and taking home  red and yellow ribbons over fences.  The duo continued in the ring over the weekend showing in the Older Children’s Hunter Division where they pinned 1st, 3rd, and 6th over fences. In the NCE Children’s Equitation class Aly and her mount placed 3rd over-all and 9th in the competitive Children’s Hunter Classic!

Alyson Powers celebrates a job well done!

 Kelley Norton and NF Come Back were competitive in the Pre-Adult Hunter Division winning first and second place over fences while receiving 2nd place in the NCE Pre-Adult Equitation class!

 Meanwhile, Sherry Hyland Phillips piloted Narnia Farm’s   NF Rutchspun around the Special Hunter Division winning 2nd and 3rd over fences and finishing 2nd in the under saddle. In the 3′3″ Pre-Green Hunter Division, “Baby Rojo” placed 2nd and 5th – quite the accomplishment for his debut at this height! Finally, the pair pinned 2nd, 4th and 4th over fences in the Non-Thoroughbred Hunter Division. 

 CONGRATULATIONS to everyone on a successful Gulf Coast Winter Series!