SBS Enjoys Wins in WEC Ohio

The SBS Farms team traveled to Wilmington, Ohio, for the World Equestrian Center Winter Classic 5, January 12-16, and it was a great start to the 2022 show season.

Alexandra Smith and Liberty Road were champions their first time out in the 3’3” Junior Hunters and first in the Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic.

Amanda Calistro and Copyright

Amanda Calistro and Copyright were nearly unstoppable in the Low Adult Hunters, taking the reserve championship and winning the Classic and topping the Non-Pro 2’6” Hunter Derby.

Christine Ruh and Stardust earned the reserve championship in the Adult Amateur Hunters, winning both trips on Sunday. They were also fifth in the Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby and in their Classic.

Stephanie Brennan and Del Piero had two great trips in the Non-Pro 3’ Derby, putting them in fourth place overall. They were also successful in the Adult Amateur Hunters and third in their Classic.

A December to Remember at WEC Ohio

SBS congratulates our team on a great show at the World Equestrian Center in Ohio, December 8-12 in Wilmington.

Lulu Semple and Cakewalk were champions in the Intermediate Children’s Hunters and second in the Classic.

Christine Ruh and Stardust won two Adult Hunter classes and placed third in the Classic. They also took an impressive fourth in the Non-Pro Hunter Derby.

Phoenix Oppenheimer and Greystoke's Jamaican Vacation placed in the top three in every Limit Hunter class and earned second in the Combined Classic.

Super job everyone!

BTRC Series Finale is Fantastic

Riders and horses enjoyed the BTRC Series Finale show, held Saturday November 6.

Kate Stahl and Campesino IV celebrated Kate’s birthday with the championship in the Pleasure division and the series championship!

Reagan Perry had great Cossrail Hunter trips and won the under saddle aboard Qualen’s Ballywyck.

Phoenix Oppenheimer and Greystokes Jamaican Vacation had a clean sweep of both the Beginner Hunters and Novice Equitation division and topped the series championship in both divisions.

Caroline Garcia and Fidele de la Cour were champions in the Low Children’s Hunters for the November finale and also for the series.

Lulu Semple and Cakewalk captured the reserve championship in the Low Children’s Hunters for the finale and series.

Jackie Szczupakowski and Motion Picture were reserve champions in the Low Adult Hunters with excellent performances.

Stephanie Brennan and Del Piero picked up the Modified Amateur Hunter championship at the Finale and were reserve champions for the series.

Christine Ruh and Stardust finished the series with the Modified Amateur Hunters reserve championship and were the series champions.

Alexandra Smith and Liberty Road earned the championship in the Modified Juniors and were the series champions. Crisp and Alexandra were also reserve series champions in the Modified Junior Hunters. In addition, Alexandra was also the Gail Valentine equitation on the flat champion.

Amanda Castro won the 2’6 Medal and the BTRC Medal Finals, while Stephanie Brennan was second in the final and Caroline Garcia was fourth.

In the BTRC non-pro Hunter Derby, Lulu Semple and Cakewalk took the win, Christine Ruh and Stardust were second, Stephanie Brennan and Del Piero placed third, Alexandra Smith and Liberty Road were fourth, Jackie Szczupakowski and Motion Picture were fifth.

Amanda Calistro and Copyright and Alexandra Smith and Double Date had great rounds in the Puddle Jumpers, alongside Liz Schaab and Bellamy Brother who were crowned series champions in the Puddle Jumpers

WEC Fall is Wonderful For SBS Farms

The SBS Farms team traveled to Wilmington, Ohio, for the World Equestrian Center Fall Classic 4 last week and collected many accolades..

Lulu Semple and Cakewalk earned the reserve championship in the Intermediate Children’s Hunters with excellent performances. Stephanie Brennan and Del Piero had a great showing in the Adult Amateur Hunters, including a class win and seventh in the Adult Amateur Hunter Classic.

Liberty Road and Alexandra Smith won some great ribbons in the Children’s Hunter, 15-17, section, including the win in the under saddle and 10th in the Classic. Emma Walters and Liberty Road also claimed fourth in the $20,000 WEC Open Hunter Derby.

Double Date and Randi Byrd were clear in both of their Low Schooling Jumper classes with great performances, and Jackson moved up to the 2’9” Young Hunters and ribboned in every class with Emma. Great job to the entire SBS team for an awesome week!

SBS Enjoys Success at the BTRC Show

SBS Farms congratulates our team on a great BTRC show! Amanda Calistro and Copyright won a Puddle Jumper class and were second in the Non-Pro BTRC Hunter Derby.

Liz Schaab and Bellamy Brother also won a Puddle Jumper class and placed second in all three Low Adult Hunter classes.

Randi Byrd and Double Date won the Training Jumper class.

Kate Stahl and Campesino IV won many great ribbons in the Walk-Trot-Canter division and Pleasure division, including first place in the Road Hack class.

Reagan Perry and Qualens Bally Wyck took blue in the Crossrails under saddle out of 11 entries. Phoenix Oppenheimer and Greystoke's Jamaican Vacation topped the Beginner Hunter division and the Novice Equitation division for a great double!

Lulu Semple and Cakewalk were reserve champions in the Low Children’s Hunter division and were third in the BTRC Non-Pro Derby.

Christine Ruh and Stardust won each of the Modified Amateur Hunter classes and were winners of the BTRC Non-Pro Derby with scores of 85 and 86

Liberty Road and Emma Walters won both Open Hunter classes for a great showing.

Banner Results at the Buffalo International

The 74th Buffalo International Horse Show kicked off September 16 with a roster of some of the nation’s top hunter competitors competing in the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center indoor riding facility, uniquely located in the heart of the city of Buffalo. With 100 percent of the proceeds going to the BTRC’s therapeutic riding program, this is a very special show.

The champion of the Baby Green Hunters was crowned Wednesday after the division’s two over fences rounds and an under saddle. Emma Walters rode into the winner’s circle aboard SBS Farms’ Jackson. The pair won both of the over fences classes and placed second in the under saddle.

Katie Grandelli

SBS concluded the day with a great win by Katie Grandelli in the $1,000 Grooms Class, sponsored by Penelope Ayers.

On Thursday, BTRC’s Fidele De La Cour and Alexandra Smith won the NAL Low Children’s/Adult Jumper class, and they went on to place fifth in the Classic.

Equine Coutures Stainless and Amanda Calistro earned great ribbons and were clear in the NAL Low Children’s/Adult Jumpers to add more colors to the SBS Farms’ banner.

On Saturday, Christine Ruh and SBS Farms’ Stardust topped the Adult Amateur Hunter division, earning a pair of blue ribbons to clinch the championships. In addition, Christine won top ribbons with Liberty Road, including the top call in the under saddle.

Christine Ruh and Stardust

The $500 Say Hey NAL Children’s/Adult Amateur Hunter Classic concluded the first part of the day, with Stephanie Brennan capturing the win aboard Del Piero. Christine placed second riding Stardust and third aboard BTRC’s Liberty Road.

Highlighting the day on Sunday was Alexandra Smith, who rode Cakewalk to the Children’s Hunter Horse championship title after two days of competition.

Alexandra and Cakewalk, owned by the BTRC, had a dominating performance throughout the weekend, winning all four over fences classes as well as placing second in the under saddle to claim the title.

The winner of the first Low Adult Hunter over fences class was Jackie Szczupakowski and the BTRC’s Motion Picture. They also placed second in the under saddle and second over fences for the reserve championship award and placed third in the Classic.

Lulu Semple had great rounds with both BTRC’s Hey Sailor and Zenith in the Low Children’s Hunters, with Zenith strutting to the blue in the under saddle.

Caroline Garcia and new partner Hobcaw Creek enjoyed some great rounds in the Low Children’s Hunters and were third under saddle.

Stephanie Brennan and Del Piero

Lauren Rogers trained the Buffalo Equestrian Center riders to excellent results during the show. Katie Lamb and BTRC’s Churchill were reserve champions in the Short Stirrup Hunters, while Izzy Hillstead and BTRC’s Copyright were reserve champions in the Low Children’s Hunters after winning an over fences class and also picking up two second place ribbons in the division. They were also fifth in the Classic.

Phoenix Oppenheimer was also successful in the Short Stirrup division, including the win under saddle with Greystoke’s Jamaican Vacation.

Reagan Perry and Qualen’s Bally Wyck were reserve champions in the Crossrail Hunters with a blue ribbon over fences.

The $7,000 Johnson Horse Transportation USHJA National Hunter Derby was the featured class on Saturday night. All four SBS Farms entries finished in the ribbons: Stardust and Emma Walters placed second; Cakewalk and Alexandra Smith were sixth; Liberty Road and Emma Walters earned seventh; and Del Piero and Stephanie Brennan were 11th.

The BIHS is designated a Heritage competition by the U.S. Equestrian Federation, reserved for horse shows in existence for 25 years or more that have promoted and grown equestrian sport and made contributions to the community outside the gates of the horse show by achieving, maintaining and promoting the equestrian ideals of sportsmanship and competition. The BIHS is fortunate to be one of less than 30 horse shows nationwide that holds this illustrious status.

SBS Has a Super Summer in Vermont

The SBS Farms team continued to have fun and success on the Vermont Summer Festival circuit. During the Vermont Summer Celebration, August 11-15, smiles and great performances prevailed in East Dorset, Vermont.

Motion Picture and Emma Najdzionek earned the championship in the Low Hunter division with first and second places over fences.

Phoenix Oppenheimer and Greystokes Jamaican Vacation

Reagan Perry and Qualen’s Bally Wyck earned the Crossrail Hunter championship with a clean sweep of their three classes on Sunday! As a bonus, the pair also claimed the circuit championship in the Crossrail Hunters.

Phoenix Oppenheimer and Greystokes Jamaican Vacation captured the championship both days in the Short Stirrup Hunter and Equitation divisions. The pair also collected the circuit championships in the Short Stirrup Equitation and Hunters, winning three out of the four classes on Sunday in the Hunters.

Hey Sailor and Lulu Semple

Christine Ruh and Stardust earned the reserve championship in the Adult Amateur Hunter, 18-35, section and placed sixth in the Platinum Performance Hunter Prix.

Stephanie Brennan and her own Del Piero had top ribbons in the Younger Adult Amateur Hunters, including a third in the combined Classic.

Cakewalk and Alexandra Smith had multiple top placings in the older Children’s Hunters, along with Caroline Garcia and Liberty Road.

Reagan Perry and Qualen’s Bally Wyck

Hey Sailor and Lulu Semple had great results in the Modified Children’s Hunters, including a win under saddle and an impressive third in the Classic.

Jackson was in the ribbons for his rounds in the Baby Green Hunters with Emma Walters in the irons, and Fidele De La Cour and Randi Byrd were fast and in the ribbons in the 1.0m Jumpers.

Ben Hoban and his own Montenegro had top rounds in the 3’3” Amateur-Owner Hunter, 18-35, section, including multiple red ribbon finishes.

Victories in Vermont for SBS Farms

The SBS Farms team traveled to beautiful Vermont for the Manchester in the Mountains show, held August 5-8 in East Dorset.

The highlights were many and included wins from the Short Stirrup to the Hunter Prix.

Phoenix Oppenheimer and Greystoke’s Jamaican Vacation were reserve champions two days in a row in the Short Stirrup section, with wins in the hunters and equitation.

Reagan Perry and Qualens Bally Wyck were reserve champions in the Crossrails division with a blue ribbon in the under saddle.

Liberty Road and Caroline Garcia had great ribbons in the Children’s Hunters, including a win in the under saddle. Liberty Road also took home first in the Platinum Performance $1,000 Hunter Prix with Emma Walters in the irons.

Hey Sailor and Lulu Semple won their under saddle in the Modified Children’s Hunters. They were also third in the Modified Children’s Hunter Classic and fifth in the Bit o’ Straw Hunter Classic.

Cakewalk and Alexandra Smith along with Emma Najdzionek and Motion Picture had top placings all weekend in the Children’s Hunters.

Stardust and Christine Ruh with Del Piero and Stephanie Brennan both had great trips this week in the Adult Amateur Hunters.

Jackson and Emma Walters won good ribbons in the Baby Green Hunters, and Fidele De La Cour and Randi Byrd were second in a competitive 1.0m jumper class.

Super Results For SBS at Saratoga

The SBS Farms team accumulated a vast array of tricolors and top ribbons during the Saratoga Classic I Horse Show, held June 16-20 in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Amanda Callistro and Equine Coutoure’s Stainless, owned by Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center, won two classes and earned other top ribbons for the reserve championship in the Modified Children’s/Adult Jumpers.

Amanda Callistro and Equine Coutoure’s Stainless

Reagan Perry and Qualen’s Bally Wyck added two beautiful championship ribbons and a reserve ribbon to the SBS Farms banner. The duo received championships in the Walk-Trot-Canter and Crossrails divisions and the reserve in the Walk-Trot. They won four classes, placed second four times and earned many other ribbons for their tricolor honors.

Reagan Perry and Qualen’s Bally Wyck

BTRC’s Crisp and Alexandra Smith captured the reserve championship in the Children’s Hunter, 15-17, section with wins over fences and top ribbons. BTRC’s Motion Picture and Emma Najdzionek competed in the same section and jumped to great ribbons over fences and under saddle.

BTRC’s Liberty Road and Caroline Garcia won four out of the five classes in the Low Children’s Hunter section for the show championship. Emma Walters also guided Liberty Road to excellent ribbons in the USHJA Hunters.

BTRC’s Crisp and Alexandra Smith

Christine Ruh and SBS Farms’ Stardust won a class in the Adult Amateur Hunters and got great ribbons. Christine also rode BTRC’s Cakewalk to excellent ribbons in the same section and placed third in the NAL/WIHS Adult Hunter Classic.

Ben Hoban and Montenegro continued their success in the 3’3” Amateur-Owner Hunters. They jumped to great ribbons, including a second over fences.

Randi Byrd and SBS Farms’ Intouchable added more ribbons to their collection, including two blues and were reserve champions in the 1.15m Open Jumpers.

Emma and SBS Farms’ Jackson had great ribbons in the Baby Greens, including a second over fences and third under saddle in a competitive division.

BTRC’s Liberty Road and Caroline Garcia

BTRC May Show is a Blast

The Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center May show is in the books, and we're so proud of our riders and horses!

Reagan Perry was first in the Walk-Trot-Canter poles with Qualen’s Bally Wyck. Phoenix Oppenheimer was champion in the Beginner Hunters with Greystoke’s Jamaican Vacation. Lulu Semple was champion in the Intermediate Hunters with Hey Sailor and won top ribbons in the same division with Zenith.

Caroline Garcia was champion Low Children’s Hunter on Liberty Road, and Katrina Hora was reserve champion with her own Pretty Victory in the Thoroughbred Hunters.

Crisp and Alexandra Smith earned the championship in the Modified Junior Hunters, with Motion Picture and Emma Najdzionek taking the reserve championship.

Del Piero and Stephanie Brennan captured the championship in the Modified Amateur Hunters, while Stardust and Christine Ruh were reserve champions followed closely by Christine on Cakewalk.

Alexandra Smith rode Fidele De La Cour to the win in the 3’ BTRC Medal, won great ribbons in the Training Jumpers and placed second in the BTRC Jumper Classic.

Bellamy Brother and Liz Schaab captured top ribbons in the Puddle Jumpers, while Amanda Calistro and Equine Coutures Stainless earned top ribbons in the Training Jumpers and were third in the BTRC Jumper Classic. Intouchable and Randi Byrd won both Training Jumper classes and the BTRC Jumper classic.

Jackson and Hobcaw Creek shared top calls in the Open Hunters with Emma Walters aboard.

Syracuse PHA Horse Show Benefits BTRC

The SBS Farms team jumped to top ribbons at the Syracuse PHA Horse Show last week, which benefited the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center.

Alexandra Smith was Children’s Hunter, 15-17, champion on BTRC’s Fidele De La Cour and was second in the Children’s Hunter Classic. Alexandra was also reserve champion on BTRC’s Crisp and won the Classic.

Lulu Semple and BTRC’s Hey Sailor were very successful in the Low Children’s Hunters, with two class wins including the under saddle. Lulu also won the PHA Low Children’s Medal.

Christine Ruh had multiple top placings in the Adult Amateur Hunter, 18-35, section. She had a class win on SBS Farm’s Stardust and was third in the Adult Hunter Classic, and she also won the under saddle with BTRC’s Cakewalk and was fourth in the Classic.

Emma Najdzionek had consistent placings in the Children’s Hunter, 15-17, section with Motion Picture, including a win in the under saddle and seventh in the Children’s Hunter Classic.

Equine Coutures’ Stainless and Amanda Calistro made a great return to the show ring with multiple clear rounds in the Low Adult Jumpers, and they placed ninth in the Low Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic.

Ben Hoban had a great week in the 3’3” Amateur-Owner Hunters with his own Montenegro. The pair earned multiple red ribbons and placed seventh in the combined classic.

Caroline Garcia had a fun debut with Cakewalk, including a class win on Saturday.

Greystokes Jamaican Vacation and Phoenix Oppenheimer had top ribbons in the Low Pony Hunters.

Jackson and Emma Walters had consistent rounds in the Baby Green Hunters, with a first over fences and a second in the under saddle. Crisp and Stardust were second and third in a group of 22 in the Low Hunters with Emma Walters aboard.

Intouchable and Randi Byrd were fast and clear in the .95 jumpers and in the 1.0m Jumpers.

Special thanks to our great horses, clients and staff for a wonderful horse show!

SBS Concludes WEC With More Wins

The SBS Farms team finished their four-week trip to the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, with more accolades and great memories to take home to Buffalo, New York.

Alexandra Smith had great success aboard Crisp in the Children’s Hunter, 15-17, section, winning a class Sunday and placing third in the Children’s Hunter Classic.

Emma Najdzionek partnered with Cakewalk in the same section and won great ribbons for a wonderful final week of showing.

Stephanie Brennan and her Del Piero continued their consistent performances in the Adult Amateur Hunters and won excellent ribbons out of a competitive group.

Alexandra Smith and Fidele De La Cour added more equitation placings to their resume, including an impressive second in the NSBA Children’s Medal.

Fidele De La Cour and Alexandra Smith

“All the horses are safely back in Buffalo now, and we had a great time at WEC,” said trainer Emma Walters, who co-trained with Randi Byrd. “We can’t wait for next year!”

SBS Farms owner Susie Schoellkopf was thrilled with their experience at the new WEC facility. “The staff at WEC did a great job. It’s a top-notch facility with fantastic footing, courses and stabling. We will absolutely go back.”

Even though the team hadn’t shown since last November, their results were impressive and everyone made great progress, noted Susie. “I also think Randi and Emma did a super job. Together, they make a great team and all nine of the horses we sent will come back fit and ready to go for the spring show season.”

More Blues for SBS at WEC Ocala

SBS Farms, Inc., continued their super results at the World Equestrian Ocala Winter Spectacular 8, February 24-28 in Ocala, Florida.

Del Piero and Stephanie Brennan earned great ribbons in the Adult Amateur, 18-35, Hunter section, including a third and fifth over fences in a tough field. They also gained some valuable experience around the impressive WEC stadium in the Non Pro 3’ Hunter Derby.

Trainer Emma Walters enjoyed some excellent rounds aboard Del Piero in the NSBA 3’ Hunters, capturing an impressive second place out of 50 in one over fences class and fourth out of 43 in another.

Motion Picture and Emma Najdzionek and Crisp and Alexandra Smith were very competitive in the Children’s Hunter, 15-17, section, sharing blue-ribbon results between them. Crisp won two over fences classes, while Motion Picture took blue in another and topped the under saddle. In addition, both pairs won other ribbons throughout the section for a banner show in a field of 19 entries.

Likewise, Lulu Semple and Hey Sailor competed in a huge division, earning good ribbons in the Intermediate Children’s Hunters after producing several excellent over fences rounds.

Alexandra also spent time in the jumpers with Fidele De La Cour, and they were fast and clear all week in the Novice Children’s section. They also finished up Sunday with a super performance and ribbon in the NSBA Children’s Medal.

Stardust and Emma finished as reserve champions in the NSBA Hunters out of 50 horses, with a win in the first class of the division, a second place over fences and a third under saddle.

Intouchable and Randi Byrd added yet more blue ribbons to their ample collection with a fast and clear in the 1.10m Open Jumpers.

Congratulations to the entire SBS Farms team on another great week in Florida!

SBS Has Great Fun And Great Ribbons at WEC Ocala

SBS Farms, Inc., had a great experience and results at the World Equestrian Ocala Winter Spectacular 7, February 17-21 in Ocala, Florida.

Emma Najdzionek and Motion Picture were champions in the Children’s Hunter, 15-17, section with two class wins, including the under saddle.

Alexandra Smith and Crisp earned the Children’s Hunter, 15-17, reserve championship. The pair won both trips Sunday for a great finish. Alexandra also had competitive placings aboard Fidele De La Cour in the Children’s Equitation and Novice Children’s Jumper sections and gained great mileage for the remainder of the year.

In addition, Lulu Semple and Hey Sailor won great ribbons out of a huge group of Intermediate Children’s Hunters.

Stephanie Brennan and Del Piero

Stephanie Brennan and her Del Piero made their Adult Amateur Hunter debut and were rewarded with good ribbons out of a big group. Emma Walters also rode Del Piero, and they were second out of 50 in the NSBA 3’ Hunters.

Intouchable and Randi Byrd continued their blue-ribbon streak and won in the 1.10m Jumpers.

SBS Farms had a great first week, and we are all loving the WEC facility in Ocala.

SBS Sweeps at Chagrin Valley Farm

Blue ribbons were abundant for the SBS Farms team during the Chagrin Valley Farms A Show, December 10-13.

SBS swept the Children’s Hunters, with every blue ribbon in the section adorning the SBS banner in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

Alex Smith and Crisp

Alexandra Smith and Crisp earned the Children’s Hunter championship, with two class wins and a third place in the Children’s Hunter Classic.

Sophia Meyer and Cakewalk were reserve champions in the Children’s Hunters. They won a class on Sunday with a score of 86 and placed second in the Children’s Hunter Classic.

Emma Najdzionek and Motion Picture had top ribbons in the Children’s Hunters, winning a class on Saturday and placing fourth in the Children’s Hunter Classic.

Caroline Garcia and Copyright

Ben Hoban and Montenegro continued the success they earned in the Junior Hunters, capturing the reserve championship in their Amateur-Owner Hunter debut.

Caroline Garcia and Copyright were champions in the 2’6” Equitation with two impressive wins.

Randi Byrd and Intouchable were consistent in the 1.10m jumpers with two class victories in the medium schooling section.

In addition, Jessica Washburn was reserve champion in the Large Pony Hunter section and topped the combined Pony Hunter Classic with Blu Suede Shoes, trained by Val Hoban.

Photos below, top to bottom: Sophia Meyer and Cakewalk and Randi Byrd and Intouchable.

SBS Returns to the Summer Show Ring at WEC

The SBS Farms team successfully returned to summer showing at the World Equestrian Center Summer I Horse Show, held July 8-12 in Wilmington, Ohio. The World Championship Hunter Rider-member show featured top competitors from throughout the Midwest and East Coast, and the SBS riders earned valuable points toward WCHR year-end awards.

Alexandra Smith with her ribbons from Saturday

Ben Hoban rode to great ribbons in the 3’3” Junior Hunters, capturing the reserve championship with Montenegro and top calls aboard Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center’s Crisp, including two second places. Ben and Montenegro also jumped to second place in the 3’3” Junior Hunter Classic.

Alexandra Smith had two class wins to help her win the reserve championship in the Younger Children’s Hunters with BTRC’s Hey Sailor. The pair also placed fifth in the NAL/WIHS Children’s Hunter Classic.

Christine Ruh had great rounds in the younger Adult Amateurs with Stardust and Hobcaw Creek, earning excellent ribbons along the way.

Stephanie Brennan and BRTC’s Copyright were competitive in the Intermediate Adult Hunters, including a class win over fences and second in the 2’6” Intermediate Hunter Classic out of 38 entries.

Amanda Schurr and Lunatico Kristal B had multiple top ribbons in the 3’6” Older Junior Hunters, including the win in the under saddle.

Emma Najdzionek joined the SBS team with BTRC’s Motion Picture and placed well in the Intermediate Children’s Hunters and Equitation, including fifth in the 2’6” Non-Pro Derby.

Emma Walters and Stardust

Stardust and Emma Walters finished ninth in a field of 40 competitors in the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby.

Intouchable and Randi Byrd were clean and fast in the Medium Schooling Jumpers.

SBS Farms’ newest young horse, Jackson, made his Baby Green debut and ribboned in every class.

Alexandra Smith and Hey Sailor with their reserve championship

Christine Ruh and Stardust testing out the ride-through coffee shop!

SBS Adds More Accolades at Chagrin Valley

The SBS Farms horses and riders continued a successful winter show season with tricolors and blue ribbons at Chagrin Valley Farms, March 5-8 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

Trainer Emma Walters and Christine Ruh shared top calls aboard Stardust throughout the week. Emma won a Low Hunter class with the talented gray, and then Christine was reserve champion in the Adult Amateurs on him and won the THIS Adult Medal.

Stardust and Christine Ruhs

Ben Hoban earned the championship in the 3’3” Junior Hunters with Montenegro and won a class with Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center’s Crisp.

Copyright and Stephanie Brennan

Amanda Schurr continued SBS’s domination in the Junior Hunters with victory in the Junior Hunter Classic on Lunatico Kristal B and was reserve champion.

Alexandra Smith and BTRC’s Hey Sailor won the Children’s Hunter under saddle, which clinched them the Children’s Hunter reserve championship after excellent ribbons over fences.

Intouchable and co-trainer Randi Byrd continued their success in the jumpers, winning three medium jumper classes during the week.

Stephanie Brennan concluded the weekend Sunday afternoon with two blue ribbons over fences and a fourth under saddle with Copyright to clinch the Low Adult Hunter championship!

Great job and congratulations to all!

SBS Riders Capture More Tricolors at Chagrin Valley

The SBS Farms team traveled from home base in Buffalo, New York, to the Chagrin Valley Farms January Show and returned home with a piles of ribbons, including many blues and tricolors. It was a successful and fun outing from January 16-19 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

Amanda Schurr and her own Lunatico Kristal B won the ASPCA Maclay and earned good ribbons in the 3’6” Juniors, also finishing fourth in the Junior Hunter Classic.

Ben Hoban and Crisp

Alexandra Smith and Hey Sailor received great ribbons and won a class in the Children’s Hunters.

Ben Hoban and his own Montenegro took second under saddle and great ribbons over fences, with a third in the handy in a very competitive 3’3” Junior Hunter section. Ben also showed BTRC’s Crisp to the reserve championship in the 3’3” Junior Hunters, with great ribbons including the win in the handy!

Alex Trolli’s Del Piero, with Sydney Steffee riding, won two over fences classes and was third in the under saddle for impressive performances during her first time showing in the 3’3” Juniors.

Stephanie Brennan and Copyright

Stephanie Brennan and Copyright had a clean sweep over fences in the Low Adult Hunter section and earned the championship ribbon!

Randi Byrd and Intouchable jumped fast and clear to earn three blue ribbons in their 1.10m jumper classes for a super successful show.

Congratulations to the entire team for their hard work and wonderful accomplishments!

Randi Byrd and Intouchable

Ben Hogan and Randi Byrd with Montenegro and Crisp.

SBS Riders Rise to the Top at Chagrin Valley

From the hunters, jumpers to equitation, SBS Farms riders made their presence known at the Chagrin Valley Farms December II Horse Show, held December 12-15 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

Tricolor honors included Hey Sailor and Alexandra Smith in the Children’s Hunters, Montenegro with Ben Hoban in the 3’3” Junior Hunters and Randi Byrd and Intouchable in the 1.10m Schooling Jumpers.

Hey Sailor and Alexandra won the under saddle and placed first, third and fourth over fences for their championship ribbon. Ben and Montenegro captured two firsts and two seconds over fences in their section, which secured them the championship by 10 points.

Alexandra Smith and Hey Sailor

Randi and Intouchable placed first, second and second in the Medium Schooling Jumpers for reserve honors.

Other ribbon winners for SBS included Amanda Schurr and Lunatico Kristal B in 3’6” Junior Hunters, where they placed second in the under saddle and won an over fences class. Amanda also topped the ASPCA Maclay. In addition, Randi rode Hey Sailor to second and third over fences in the Low Hunters.

Amanda Schurr and Lunatico Kristal B

Randi Byrd and Intouchable

Alexandra Smith Shines at the BTRC Series Finale

The BTRC Series Finale was held at the Buffalo Equestrian Center, and despite chilly temperatures, the competition was hot!

Alexandra Smith dominated her sections on a variety of horses and in all three disciplines—hunters, jumpers and equitation! Alexandra won the BTRC 3’ Medal Finals with Copyright, and they were champions in the Puddle Jumpers and Reserve High-Score for the series.

Alexandra also earned the Reserve Championship in the Modified Junior/Amateur Hunters on Hey Sailor and won the High-Score Award for the series.

Stardust and Christine Ruh earned Championship honors in the Modified Junior/Amateur Hunters and were Reserve High-Score for the series. Christine also won the 3’ Medal.

Amanda Calistro and Stainless

Pretty Victory and Katrina Hora collected the championship in the Thoroughbred Hunters for the show and series and had good placings in the Modified Junior/Amateurs, as well.

Equine Coutures Stainless and Amanda Calistro were series Champions and show Champions in the Training Jumpers, while Intouchable and Randi Byrd continued their winning ways and earned the Championship in the Training Jumpers and the Reserve Championship in the series.

Intouchable had a great show as well, carrying Amanda Schurr to second in the BTRC 3’ Medal Finals, and Christine Ruh also had consistent placings with him in the Modified Junior/Amateurs.

Emma Walters and Hobcaw Creek were third in the BTRC 3’ Medal Finals for a nice sweep.

Bellamy Brother, owned by Liz Schaab, was Reserve Champion Thoroughbred in the series and the show with Randi Byrd aboard.

“Thank you to all the exhibitors who came to the BTRC Finale,” said trainer Susie Schoellkopf. “It was cold but not one complaint! SBS riders were outstanding, and BEC riders were fantastic! It was great riding by all and great coaching by Katherine Karrer and Randi Byrd. The BTRC staff were so great—Mike, Nick, Will, Tiki and Barb, with Karen Schurr and Amanda Calistro running the office. Thanks to Lindsay Filley for judging and Maddie for amazing presentations! To our horses, of course, who were amazing! Now we’re onto The Melanie Smith Taylor clinic—come join us!”

Alexandra Smith and Hey Sailor were Champions in the Modified Juniors and Stephanie Brennan and Peron were Reserve Champions at the BTRC October series show.