Happy New Year 2015

A new year is on the horizon. However, it is time for reflection first. Stay tuned for thoughts, memories, and recollections of 2014 first.

Tennessee State Championship

Exciting times were had by all at the Southeast Mountain Horse Show in White Pine July 15 - 16. The show had a new format this year. It was only one show rather than the two shows that were held in the past. Rocky Mountain Horse classes were included in addition to the UMH classes. We were glad to have Kim and Lisa with us as well as Tim & Marcia, Tim, Fran, & Thomas, and the SRF crew. We missed Nancy and Steve this go around but they will be back for the Summer Celebration. Congratulations to all our TN State Champions!

My Sweet Sydney
UMH TN State Championship - 4 + Conformation - 3rd - Lisa
UMH TN State Championship - Open Western - 5th - Mike
UMH TN State Championship - CTP Mares - 3rd
UMH TN State Championship - Adult Trail Obstacle - 6th
RMH TN State Championship - Open CTP - 1st
UMH TN State Championship - CTP Championship - 5th - Robert
UMH TN State Championship - Adult Versatility - 4th

RRF Gold Nugget
UMH TN State Championship - 4+ Conformation - 6th
UMH TN State Championship - Adult Trail Obstacle - 1st
UMH TN State Championship - Geldings Classic - 3rd
UMH TN State Championship - Classic Pleasure Champ. - 6th
UMH TN State Championship - Juve. 12 – 17 Classic - 4th - Thomas
UMH TN State Championship - Adult Versatility - 5th

Thomas Howard
UMH TN State Championship - Juve. 12 – 17 Classic - 4th - Nugget
UMH TN State Championship - Juve. 17 & Under Classic Champ. - 5th

HP’s Ticket to Ride
UMH TN State Championship - Stallions Trail Pleasure - 4th
UMH TN State Championship - 2-3 YO Open Trail - 2nd

Blueberry Wine
UMH TN State Championship - Mares Classic - 2nd
UMH TN State Championship - Adult Trail Obstacle - 4th

Totally Swept Away
UMH TN State Championship - Novice Classic - 1st - Kim
RMH TN State Championship - Open Amateur Show Pleas. - 3rd
UMH TN State Championship - Juve. 17 & Under Classic Champ. - Thomas

Pepper’s Capital Venture
UMH TN State Championship - Geldings Trail - 2nd
UMH TN State Championship - Men’s Open Trail - 1st
RMH TN State Championship - Open Trail Pleas. - 2nd

SRF’s Silver Sundown
UMH TN State Championship - 4+ Conformation - 5th
UMH TN State Championship - Open Western - 3rd
UMH TN State Championship - Adult Trail Obstacle - 2nd
UMH TN State Championship - Stallions Trail Pleasure - 1st
UMH TN State Championship - Adult Versatility - 1st

FR’s Derby Blue
UMH TN State Championship - Open Four Gait - 1st
UMH TN State Championship - Adult Trail Obstacle - 5th
UMH TN State Championship - CTP Stallions/Geld. - 2nd
UMH TN State Championship - 4+ Conformation - 4th
UMH TN State Championship - Adult Versatility - 2nd

Branson Blue
UMH TN State Championship - 3 & 4 YO Open Park - 2nd
UMH TN State Championship - Adult Trail Obstacle - 3rd
UMH TN State Championship - 2-3 Jr. Conformation - 2nd
UMH TN State Championship - Adult Versatility - 3rd

UMH Kentucky State Championship

Lauren Hickey shown here at the Ladies Auxiliary Show after winning her Showmanship Class
Congratulations to all the SRF horses that were at the KY State Championship this past weekend. We had some great perfomances. We were pleased with everyone! We also want to thank everyone for bringing drinks, food, fruit, ice and helping us haul our golf carts and everything else! You all are super! Happy 4th everyone.

Blueberry Wine
UMH KY State Championship – Trail Obstacle - 1st
UMH KY State Championship – Am Classic - 3rd - Steve
UMH KY State Championship – Mares Classic - 4th
UMH KY State Championship – Adult Versatility Award - 1st

SRF’s Silver Sundown
UMH KY State Championship – Trail Obstacle - 3rd
UMH KY State Championship – Stallions Trail - 5th
UMH KY State Championship – 4 + Conformation - 5th
UMH KY State Championship – Open Western - 3rd
UMH KY State Championship – Trail Pleasure Championship - 5th
UMH KY State Championship – Adult Versatility Award - 3rd

FR Derby Blue
UMH KY State Championship – Stallions/Geld. CTP - 2nd
UMH KY State Championship – 4 + Conformation - 3rd
UMH KY State Championship – Open 4 Gait - 4th
UMH KY State Championship – CTP Championship - 4th
UMH KY State Championship – Adult Versatility Award - 2nd

Pepper’s Capital Venture
UMH KY State Championship – Geldings Classic - 4th
UMH KY State Championship – Men’s Open Trail - 5th
UMH KY State Championship – Pro Am Trail - Charlie & Steve

Branson Blue
UMH KY State Championship – 3 & 4 YO Park - 4th
UMH KY State Championship – 2 & 3 YO Conformation - 4th
UMH KY State Championship – Pro Am Park - 3rd - Charlie & Steve
UMH KY State Championship – Adult Versatility Award - 4th

Gobel’s Wind Chill
UMH KY State Championship – Pro Am CTP - 1st - Mike & Liz
UMH KY State Championship – Amateur CTP - 2nd - Liz
UMH KY State Championship – 12 – 17 Youth CTP - 1st - Thomas
UMH KY State Championship – Mares CTP - 1st
UMH KY State Championship – CTP Championship - 2nd

Totally Swept Away
UMH KY State Championship – Novice Classic - 1st - Kim

My Sweet Sydney
UMH KY State Championship – Amateur CTP - 1st - Steve
UMH KY State Championship – Pro Am CTP - 2nd - Charlie & Steve
UMH KY State Championship – Mares CTP - 2nd
UMH KY State Championship – Adult Versatility Award - 5th

Silver’s Blue Plate Special
UMH KY State Championship – Youth 17 & Under Showmanship - 1st - Lauren
UMH KY State Championship – Youth 17 & Under Western - 2nd - Lauren
UMH KY State Championship – Youth 17 & Under Equitation - 1st - Lauren
UMH KY State Championship - Youth Versatility Winner - Lauren

MX Wrangler
UMH KY State Championship – Open 4 Gait - 2nd
UMH KY State Championship – Trail Obstacle - 4th

HP’s Ticket to Ride
UMH KY State Championship – 2 & 3 YO Trail - 3rd
UMH KY State Championship – Trail Pleasure Championship - 4th

Texas Bound

Friday is a big day for Stoner Ridge Farm. Robert and Mike will be heading for the Franklin Family Ranch in Blanco, TX. They'll be stopping for the night in Conway, AR to rest. Thanks to Randy and Regina Jones for letting the guys stay over. Then on Saturday morning they will resume their journey to the finals of America's Favorite Trail Horse competition sponsored by ACTHA. What an opportunity it is to showcase our Mountain Horses! Mike and Wrangler make a great team. We know that they will do well in Texas. We also want to congratulate Judy Brummer and Legendary Lady along with H.T. Derickson and Blue on Black who also qualified in the top 10% of the 1,000 horse/rider teams to audition. Pray for safe travels and good weather for our travelers. Charlie will be working hard here at the farm while they are gone. Lisa Sidwell will be coming to help ride horses for Robert and Mike. Keep those fingers crossed. More information about air times and dates will be posted when they become availiable. Mountain Horses are simply awesome!

We're Going to Texas!

Congratulation to Michael Butler and MX Wrangler! They are going to Texas to be in the finals for America’s Favorite Trail Horse. What an exciting opportunity - auditioning for a reality TV show! Well, the Stoner Ridge Farm crew just couldn’t resist when we learned about the competition. Bristol, TN was the first location we attended. Robert rode Silver. Mike rode Wrangler, and I rode Stormy. All the horses did soooo well. There were 4 obstacles: gait (trot) over poles, side pass, stop, and back a figure 8. Wrangler’s Freestyle consisted of Mike cantering both ways, ground tie with Mike crawling under his belly, remounting on the off side and remounting facing the wrong way – then he slid off Wrangler backwards. Not bad for 45 seconds!
The second audition was in Franklin, IN. Robert rode Penny and Mike rode Nugget. Martha Gilley and Judy Brummer also traveled with the guys. All the horses did well once again.
Congratulations H.T. Derickson / Blue on Black and Judy Brummer / Legendary Lady who will also be going to TX. We are in the planning stages and will keep you informed. You can follow the competition on the facebook page: The American Competitive Trail Horse Association. The program will be shown in September and America will vote. Gotta love Mike and Wrangler - what a team!

America's Favorite Trail Horse

Robert, Mike, and Lyngle will all be heading out on Friday morning to Bristol, TN for the first opportunity to audition for ATCHA's America's Favorite Trail Horse. We will have 4 obstacles: gait over poles, stop, sidepass, and back a figure 8. There will also be a 45 second free style and an interview. The try-outs in phase one will qualify 100 horse/rider teams to compete for the title (see more at www.actha.us). The final competition will be in Austin, TX in May. Competitors will be coached by equine celebrities as they vie for the title. The try-outs and the competition itself will be televised on HRTV (possibly more) and America will get to vote. Everyone is excited to have this opportunity. Wish us luck!