
08/19/2025
So much fun our first time out at HITS Chicago a few weeks ago! Horses & riders were great and it’s always fun experiencing a new venue. We will definitely be back. Highlights from our weeks at Equifest I & II:
🏆 Hannes & Claire Hertel: Winner of the $750 Bit o’ Straw Hunter Derby & top ribbons in the Lamplight Ch/Ad Hunters
🥇 Starman & Julie Rifkin: Champion in the Advanced Beginner Hunter & Eq
🥇 Candor Z & Sheila Hart: 1st and other top ribbons in the Modified Adult Hunters and AA 36 & Over Hunters
🏅Mona D O & Siena Beabout: ribbons in the 1.20 JR/AO Jumpers week I and moved up to the 1.30 JR/AO Jumpers week II with fantastic rounds
🏅Clin D’Or & Madison Sears: ribbons in the 1.20 JR/AO Jumpers week I and moved up to the 1.30 JR/AO Jumpers week II with fantastic rounds
🏅Bailando & Bri Davis: great rounds in the 3’3” Performance Hunters
Thanks to Alan Griffin for making the trip out the second week- it’s always a pleasure to have your insight, humor, and assistance!
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