2007

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Saturday October 20th the barn was headed for Ohio and the Chagrin Valley Farms Horse Show. Rockin' Horse sent 7 horses to the show to compete and compete they did. Brittni and Sabrina put in a terrific performance picking up two seconds in Children's/Adult  Hunters, a 1st in the Hunter Medal Class, 3rd under saddle and 2nd in Equitation.  They followed up with 1st,1st & 4th in Training Jumpers and a Division Championship!! Molly & Bailey in their first show together put in a nice effort to take a Hunter ribbon and 2 Jumper ribbons. Carlee and Josie also had a good day winning ribbons in Novice/Intermediate Hunters and the crowded Beginner Jumpers. Molly at her first show with Rush also won ribbons in Nov/Int Hunters and Beginner Jumpers. Finishing up a busy day for Molly was her first ride on Quebec, Taking a 2nd in Training Jumpers and a 3rd in Schooling Jumpers. Next Brittni and Annie took care of business taking 3 top ribbons in Beginner Jumpers and the Division Championship. And last but certainly not least was 8 year old Alexziz and her pony Chloe taking a 1st, two 2nds, a 3rd and 4th in 2' Novice Hunters. By far the youngest rider in the class lexzy was not finished there she entered her first 2'6" Nov/Intermediate Hunter class and put in an awesome 2nd place finish against a large field of 13 Competitors. What a great day Ladies!! Keep working hard and you will all keep seeing top results!

With Barely enough time to unload the horses and load a few more the crew was off Sunday Morning Oct. 21st, to the Mane Event Horse Show at South Park. Alaina in her first horse show ever got a feel for the show ring and came away with 4 Hunter ribbons. Also at her first Horse Show Lisa went from the classroom to the show ring and won 2 Hunter ribbons on Cindylouwho. Next Mel and Benjamin got more experience and achieved good success with 4 top Hunter ribbons. Mia and Merlin entered the jumper ring for the first time together and claimed 2 top ribbons navigating quality courses. Mia followed up with 4 top ribbons in the Long Stirrup Hunter Division. Another Rockin' Horse pair getting their first ever show ring experience together, Emily and Blue, wowed us all with a great performance, taking two 1st place Hunter ribbons and 2 other top ribbons. And finally Olivia and Sophie in their first show together had solid rides to win 4 top ribbons in the Long Stirrup Hunters. Great Day and for those of you competing for the first time, we hope this is just the beginning with great things to come. Thanks for representing Rockin' Horse with pride!!

September 21st and 22nd the Annual American Gold Cup was in full swing. This is one of the nations premier showjumping competitions with top money prizes on the line. Ainjel Giannamore and Rockin' Horses Timber were back for a second straight year on full sponsorship to compete against the nations best amateur horse/rider combinations. Ainjel and Timber put in 3 quality rides on the weekend to win a second place ribbon and prize money as well as two other top ribbons against a very tough field of competitors. Ainjel was also featured in a major Cleveland newspaper covering the event!. Awesome job Ainjel!! We know things did not turn out as you had hoped but you did not give any excuses just congratulations to the winner, knowing things may be different next time ;-) And thats a big part of being a Champion. We couldn't be more proud of you!

Day 2 started with Ainjel and Timber winning the 3'6" Jumper Classic once again against huge class numbers and then going on to pilot Stella to a 4th place finish. In Ainjels final class of the show she rode Timber to a terrific 2nd  place finish in the Ch/Adult Classic. Bringing the show to a close was Brittni, riding Chloe and Sabrina to two top ribbons in the Hopeful Jumper Classic, one rail away from victory. Awesome job.

We know the pressure and anxiety that comes with showing, especially at a show of this caliber,  you girls rose above it and seized the moment, never letting yourselves be held back by the possibility of failure and that is what Champions are made of. Great Job. We are very proud of you!!

   August 10, 11 & 12th  Kim and the Rockin' Horse Crew were off to the Annual Western Pennsylvania Professional Horseman's Association, "A" Rated,  Horse Show. The show started off for the barn with Pam and Tommy Boy taking a 4th place ribbon in the Training Jumper Division. Ainjel and Timber got their show started with a terrific first and second place finish in the 3'6" Ch/Adult Division classes. Stella at only her second show with Ainjel won very respectable 4th and 5th place ribbons in the same classes. Great start!

Day 2 started off with Pam and Tommy Boy adding two more top ribbons to their very successful weekend. They worked their way through tough courses and came out with more experience and solid rounds. Brittni was next finally getting started in the 3' Pony Jumper Division. Brittni rode Chloe to 2nd and 4th place ribbons. Sabrina followed up with an awesome first place finish and added a 2nd. This quick pony loves to give it her all.

   Day 2 also featured the Calcutta Auction followed by the Gamblers Choice. This event is always the most watched class at the W.Pa.P.H.A. show and this year was no different. Although the atmosphere was not as grand as years past the 27 horse rider teams roughed the footing and gave it their all to compete for this prestigious title. First for RHS was Brittni and Sabrina (the newest addition to our lesson program). Sabrina came out strong but unfortunately got caught up in an oxer and took a fall. Sabrina was fine and Brittni with only a bruised ego brushed off the dirt and knew there were better things to come.  Next Pam and Tommy Boy entered the ring and put in tight turns and a good effort to come away with a respectable score and the  Joker Jump (a final obstacle worth twice the point of any other jump) stayed in the cups! Ainjel and big Stella  knocked a fence and came away with an otherwise nice round,  Stella also left the Joker Standing!  Finally Ainjel again prepared for the ring, this time on the defending Champion the last two years running, Rockin' Horses' Timber. After Dad made a last minute adjustment to her course plan, Ainjel entered the ring determined to defend. And with the deck stacked against her as the leading riders all had the benefit of jumping  lower fence heights, Ainjel utilized tight turns and quick lines to take the lead heading to the Joker Jump. With the pressure on  Ainjel grinned, Timber snorted, and one perfect spot later the big Joker Jump was up and Rockin' Horse rode away with a THIRD consecutive title and first place money. WOW!!  And the Rockin' Horse crowd let out what I am sure was the biggest ovation that horse show had seen. Way to represent girls!!! 

  And after all that there was still day 3. Pam again got things started finishing the Training Division with another top ribbon. Brittni and Chloe finished up their Pony Jumper Division with a 4th place finish. Next Brit and Sabrina finished things off with another 2nd and clinched the Pony Jumper Championship!!  Ainjel and her two horses followed up in the NAL Classic. Timber put in the fastest round but unfortunately brought down a rail and finished in 4th place. Stella finished up with 5th place awards.  The show wrapped  up with the WPaPHA Mini Prix. Brittni was in the ring to represent the stable with Chloe and Sabrina. Chloe put in a nice round to take 5th place prize money and Sabrina was the last to go. With a quick round posted for the leader, Brit negotiated the tough course with the new pony and went to the jump off with confidence. A few seconds later it was all over and Brittni and Sabrina were the 2007 Mini Prix Champions. What a show!! Keep up the great work!

And finally Ainjel and Timber wrapped things up with the Blue ribbon and first place money in the $1,500 Ch/Adlt  Jumper Classic. Once again Great Job Ladies!

July 8th marked our first trip to the Situpon Horse Show. Carlee and Josie started things off for the Stable with a Blue Ribbon and 2 other top ribbons to capture the Reserve Championship. Next Brittni and Sabrina followed suit with the Hopeful Jumper Reserve Championship in Sabrinas first show! Pam and Tommy Boy also took 2nd place in the Hopeful Jumpers.  High Training Jumpers was next and Rockin' Horse Riders Captured the Top 4 Ribbons with Ainjel and Jewel finishing first, followed by Brittni and Chloe, Ainjel and Timber and Pam and Tommy Boy took 4th.

The $500 Mini Prix was next and Ainjel once again rises to the occasion when the money is on the line. Ainjel and Timber took the blue ribbon and the $250 first place prize. Ainjel also captured third place and prize money on Jewel, And Brittni put in a great round to take 4th place on Chloe. Brittni then went on to take 4th place in the Gambler's Choice   .Fantastic day ladies keep up the great work!!

June 24th at the Hot to Trot Horse Show  Mia and Merlin rode to a Reserve Championship in their first show together. Justine and Sophie rode for top ribbons at their first show together. Melissa and Benjamin put in nice rounds also winning high ribbons. Finally Zoe and Chloe wrapped things up with four first place ribbons and the Short Stirrup Championship. Great Job Ladies!!

On June 3rd the crew was back in action with Lexzy winning Reserve Championship honors in the Hunter ring.  Brittni and Annie won 4 top ribbons in the Jumper ring and Pam and Tommy Boy rode for 6 top ribbons. And wrapping things up in the Hopeful Jumpers were Carlee and Jewel winning the Division Championship. Great Job Girls!

On May 6th we hit the road for the Mane Event Horse Show at the South Park Showgrounds. Carlee rode Josie to her first Ribbons and Brittni rode both Promise and Prince ribbon winning rounds. Breanna and Rush were back in the ring giving a strong effort and Molly rode Gracie to a terrific Reserve Championship. Keep up the great work!

April 14-15 was the annual Prix DeVille Jumping Competition at the Lake Erie College Equestrian Center. Rockin' Horse sent Kim, Brit, Molly and Becca to this years event and the girls put in a quality effort. Saturday features the individual sweepstakes classes and up against a field of 39 Horses Molly and Chancellor came up with a terrific 2nd place finish. Not far behind was Brittni and Chloe with the  4th place award. The 2nd round saw a reversal as Brittni picked it up a step finishing with the 2nd place award and Molly stays in the top ribbons at 4th place.

The Team Competition took place on Sunday and with a large field of teams and little room for error the girls managed 5 clean rounds of the 8. Although their high standards desired a better result they came away with the experience of their first Prix DeVille and a strong passion to return again next year. Great job Ladies!

March 10th saw the winter break come to an end and Rockin' Horse was back on the road. It was the Lake Erie College Hunter Jumper show and it didnt take long to see our first Reserve Champion of the season. Molly Hill and Chancellor put in quality rounds to take the award in the Ch/Adult Jumper section. Also back after a long abscence from the ring Kim Giannamore rode to a 2nd and 3rd place finish in the 3'6" Schooling Jumpers section. Also back in action was Brittni and Chloe winning 3 top ribbons and the blue ribbon and $ in the Ch/Adult add-back class. Congratulations ladies great job getting things rolling in 2007.

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