10/07/2025
Our third year down to Aiken for the TIP Championships did not disappoint. The girls supported each other, took exceptional care of their horses, and had an overall wonderful experience.
Jump was a model citizen participating in costume classes, in hand, leadline, over fences and the flat. Danica and him got around their courses wonderfully, pinning in every class. They were called back to the final round in almost all of their flat classes. They ended up 5th overall in the very green division, with Danica being the top scoring junior rider and 7th overall in the beginning hunter division. Most importantly, he was the leadline champ, leading Kristie to a win in the adult leadline and Willow to a win in the kids.
Ember made it loud and clear that the schooling ring is not for her, but turned it on big time in the show ring. She ended up 4th overall in the junior pleasure with Giana, getting a callback to the final flat classes in all but one. She was reserve champion in the crossrails, as well as 3rd overall in the very green division, getting it together by the very last class to finish strong with a win in the undersaddle.
Thank you endlessly to the girls families for being so supportive and fun to travel with. Most importantly for taking care of Willow like she is your own. Thank you to Leigh for all of the things (you are truly the best) and the Two Bit Farm crew for being such a supportive group. Thank you to Lauren for the beautiful braids. And thank you to everyone who holds it down at home so I can do these shows. Until next year Aiken....