The Skyland Farm team enjoyed a successful and fun East Coast Fall Indoor show season in October, with top ribbons from the Capital Challenge in Maryland to the Washington International in downtown D.C.Emma Pell and Ari 55 made their presence known in the Children's Jumpers throughout the circuit. A highlight was their fantastic double-clear performance and third-placed finish in the $10,000 NAL Children's Jumper Final at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.Because Harrisburg and the USHJA Zone 3/WIHS Regional Horse Show in Maryland ran concurrently, trainer Denice Perry and assistant Chiara Carney had to split up training duties. While Denice was anxiously watching the live stream in Maryland, Chiara helped Emma take to the show ring in Harrisburg, where she and Ari were just one of four competitors to jump two perfect rounds.
"Emma is a 'Rock Star' for sure," said Leslie Kopp. "I watched her rounds live with Denice in Upper Marlboro at the WIHS show. Denice was coming out of her seat in excitement! We had a crowd cheering Emma on!! During the jump-off, when it was coming down to the wire and Emma was still in the lead, Denice could hardly watch. So much team work with the Skyland farm family. Congrats to Emma, her fabulous horse Ari and assistant trainer Chiara!"Emma and Ari then traveled to the Washington International, where they once again jumped a clear first round to place fifth in the $10,000 WIHS Children's Jumper Championship.Mosie Pennington took two tricolors at the WIHS Regional Horse Show when she guided Yours Truly and Oh Good Night to the championship and reserve championship in the Short Stirrup Hunter section.
Congratulations also to Leslie Kopp for earning great ribbons in the WIHS and Zone Adult Hunters and Jumpers aboard Griffin, Gone Country and Dolce Vita.