05/12/2026
We had a beautiful few weeks at the historic and wonderful Syracuse PHA Horse Show, and the St. Christophers Horse Show!
Our juniors, amateurs, as well as our special group of young and Thoroughbred hunters all shined! A few did both shows, and it’s also such a hats off to our team, at the shows and at home, that it was also different groups at both shows.
Lauren and Duke had an outstanding PHA, with wins in the AO’s and an 88 in the Derby. These 2 inspire us and keep us in awe each and every day!
Susie Grupp’s Molly had tricolors in the Tbs, and several top ribbons in the Low Children’s at PHA with Addie. They are so cute together!
Grace and Cheeky WON the classic at PHA and were reserve Champions. Such an accomplishment with this talented young horse!
Lucinda Finley’s Chapel Road was champion at PHA, and top ribbons at St Chris, even though he was frisky at his first outdoor show of the year!
Her other Star, King’s Vision, was Champion at St Chris. He had a clean sweep o/f in a VERY healthy Take 2 Division.
Lizzie Jacobs two wonderful greys had banner weeks. Both Casino and Finn were champions at PHA, and Casino had great ribbons at St Chris in the Middle Adults and adult eq. Finn and Lizzie shined in the amateur owners as well at PHA
Million was champion in the 3’3” greens at PHA, and consistently riding to great ribbons in the Junior hunters at both shows. He and Emersyn also stepped up to the 3’3” equitation classes with top prizes. They were spectacular.
Cara Heise’s Sven stepped up to the Greens at PHA, with wonderful rounds and wins. He was also champion on warm up day. What a horse
With Pleasure also stepped up with 2 tricolors at PHA, and great 3’ green ribbons at St Chris.
Chandler and Kelly Jameson won the 3’3” Junior/Amateur Medal at St Chris, and also had an amazing handy round in the Amateur Owners to take the win. Incredible!
Lulu and Amy had great rounds and ribbons at St Christophers, and an awesome Swan Lake Derby round. This pair is wonderful to watch!
Poppy and Addie were champion at PHA in the Small/Medium Greens, and also won the Pony Medals and Pairs Derby with her teammate Lexi.
At St. Christophers, they were Reserve Champion in the division, and Won the Classic
Kelli Schuster’s Bentley won two USHJA classes at St Chris, and had an awesome round in the National Derby. He was a star!
We are so happy to have a few weeks at our wonderful farm, before heading to Upperville.
Thank you to all who helped us make all of this happen! Congrats to the greatest group of horses and people for being so hardworking, cheerful, and wonderful - and always supporting one another in every way!
Jaime Bates
Becky Bates
The Hunting Horn
Antarès Sellier
Samshield