Trade-Win IV Farm

05/25/2026

Freelands Gypsy Atlas had a great show at the Gypsy Vanner Florida Spring Show in Jacksonville Florida last weekend. I did not show him in as many classes as Phoenix… Being one person it’s hard to juggle two horses! (Thanks to Tasha for showing Atlas in a halter class that I had Phoenix in at the same time!) This was also Atlas’ first show with three full days of showing and he handled it like a pro - and it was hot 🔥in Florida. Atlas won a neck ribbon as Reserve Gelding and was unanimous first place under both judges in Junior Trail in Hand and unanimous first place under both judges in Junior Ranch Riding. He was unanimous second place in Geldings 4-5 years and had several good places in other classes. Super proud of Atlas!

05/25/2026

Freelands Gypsy Phoenix had a great show at the Gypsy Vanner Florida Spring Show last weekend. It was a long trip and three days of steady showing and Phoenix was a rock star, giving it his all. This was his first show with a full slate of classes, and I am so proud of him! He placed well, including neck ribbons for Reserve Champion Gelding and placing first in Geldings 4-5 years, Amateur Geldings, Dressage Suitability, Showmanship, Amateur Trail in Hsnd, Junior Trail Under Saddle, Amateur Trail Under Saddle, Amateur Western Pleasure, Amateur Western Horsemanship, Amateur Ranch Riding and Amateur Ranch Rail. Phoenix had great second place pins in English Pleasure, English Equitation and Amateur Hunter Under Saddle. Phoenix is such a good boy … handling me changing his tack and going back-and-forth from the stall to the arena!

05/19/2026

1,198 miles traveled with Henry and pulling the horse/living quarters trailer with Freelands Gypsy Atlas and Freelands Gypsy Phoenix to spend six days in Jacksonville, Florida, on my own. God watched over us and this huge rig. The Gypsy Vanner Florida Spring Show was wonderfully well run and the judges were attentive and willing to offer suggestions and ideas. It was nice to see friends and meet new ones. Atlas and Phoenix each had a great show! Another post in a few days will have the professional pictures and the placings info … I’m just so proud of them and the joy they bring to me. Thank you Christina and Martha for all your encouragement and support, and thank those at the show who shared a kind, encouraging word or lent a hand when they saw me struggling. Taking two horses to a show on my own made for a busy, busy time! Joy!!!

05/17/2026

Happy, happy birthday Martha!!! The horses and humans at the stable sure love you and appreciate your care!!!

05/14/2026

Gypsy Vanner horse shows … ❤️

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

We had the arena freshened up last week … it is important to keep the footing safe and healthy for our horses and riders. I just love a freshly groomed arena … 😁 Thanks Carteret Grading Inc. Trey Rivenbark