Looking Ahead: Celebrating the Successes of 2024 as We Step Into 2025

As we welcome the start of 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible achievements that closed out the 2024 show season. The past year has been an inspiring journey for our riders and horses, marked by dedication, teamwork, and exceptional accomplishments in and out of the arena.

We’re immensely proud of how far our riders have come—whether earning personal bests, tackling new challenges or simply growing in skill and confidence. These successes are the foundation upon which we build our goals for the year ahead, and they remind us of the exciting potential that lies in the partnership between horse and rider.

2024 Gold Coast Awards Gala

A good time was had by all at the Gold Coast November Finale show and Awards Gala! Congratulations to our riders on their accomplishments:

• Ashlynn and Fabio Champion in the 1.0m Jr/Am Jumpers

• Charlotte and Donnie Champion Jr/Am Flat Rider

• Leonie and Maybelline Champion Crossrails  and Reserve Champion Jr/Am Flat Rider

2024 National Championship Finals in Las Vegas

Ashlynn and Fabio worked hard all year to qualify for the National Championships in Las Vegas. It was an incredible week of stiff competition with a lot of learning and successes.

• 2nd place finish out of 31 entries in the M+S USHJA $1,000 1.0m Junior Jumper Speed class

• 6th place out of 41 entries in Friday’s $1,000 1.0m Junior Jumper Welcome

• 8th place out of 47 entries in Tuesday’s 1.0m Jumpers

• 3rd place out of 22 entries in Monday’s 1.0m Jumpers

2024 Michael Nuiys Foundation Charity Horse Show

Our whole barn family had a wonderful week at the Michael Nuiys Charity Foundation horse show! The fantastic classes and fun events were the definition of Christmas Magic and the perfect last horse show for this year. Thank you MNF and to all of our barn fam who came out to support us.

Ashlynn and R2 competed in the Dog High Jump Contest. Our golden boy French Fry had a great experience at his first horse show with owner and rider Leonie. It was his first time under the lights and first time in the equidome as he competed on three different teams in the MNF/Jockey Relay class.

Ashlynn and Fabio

• Champions in the 1.10m Jr/Am and 1.10m Open Divisions

• Fourth place in the $1,000 1.10m Jumper Classic

Leonie and French Fry

• First place in the Cross Rail Pleasure U/S

• Second place in the Cross Rail Equitation Over Fences

• Second place in the Cross Rail Equitation Flat

• Solid placings all week in every class

2024 LAHJA Awards Gala

What a way to end a fantastic show season for our phenomenal riders! Congratulations to Ashlynn, Leonie, and Charlotte – keep up the good work. We are so proud of you!

Ashlynn and Fabio

Champion in the 1.0m & 1.05m Child/Adult Jumpers

Year End Overall High Point 3’0” Child Rider

Leonie Babakhanian

Champion Intro Rider Child/Adult Equitation

Charlotte Soulet

Reserve Champion Intro Rider Child/Adult Equitation

Oriana Giouzepis and Murphy, now living in Texas

Third place in the Walk/Trot Equitation

Finally, a special shout-out and congratulations to all of our proud parents who are the backbone behind everything. We couldn’t do it without you!