Monthly Archives: October 2017

In each show, there is a horse/rider pair that are stand-outs for how hard they have worked and how much they have improved.  Bev Sparrowk and Finn earned a 72.5 for this limited run.  It’s amazing how much this talented … Continue reading →

I so enjoyed showing Todd Miller’s fabulous Reysilent (aka Albert).  This talented horse competed in the Open division and really held his own as a four-year-old.  He was a true gentleman all weekend, and the future for Todd and Albert … Continue reading →

Most of you know Kensley Hennessey, Barbara Ditmore’s granddaughter who has been riding my wonderful Jack. Well…….Kensley is not the proud new owner of the beautiful horse.  His name is Genuinely Code Red, but he needs a barn name…… CONGRATULATIONS, … Continue reading →

High point winners in each event, regardless of division, were given a beautiful set of stirrups.  Congrats to all.  Go Dawn Poston in Ranch Riding!! Other winners are Heather Bryant and Bruce Blodgett. Standing to the right in  many of … Continue reading →

Novice champ, Bruce Blodgett, Reserve year-end Heather Bryant, and third overall Charmain Weiser. Limited year-end champ Alexi Connell, Reserve champ Kim Donlon, third overall Bev Sparrowk.  I love this photo because it’s one big WOO HOO for Clifford Horse Training. … Continue reading →

Advanced event winners, Andrea Pasek, champion, and Becky Grant, third overall.  Missing from photo: Reserve champ Kathryn Schaeffer. Open event winner, Sarah Clifford, and Reserve champ Bob Grant.  I have tried to beat good friend Bob for years.  Snuck by … Continue reading →

  Thanks to Suzanne Dorrance for documenting the awards ceremony. I have included many winners here, both from the event and from the WSVRHA year-end awards. I have tried to include as many folks as possible from Clifford Horse Training … Continue reading →

Yea, she might be all business in this photo from the practice day.  But my beloved GSVRHA board member, Jennifer Harden, made it her job to make sure that everybody had a good time.  She became known as the “queen … Continue reading →

This photo is from the Cow Palace, but it shows me with one of my very best friends.  Somehow, Chase and I pulled off the win at the fun WSVRHA “challenge.” On Friday, night, before the real competition began, Kathy … Continue reading →

A flag ceremony at the beginning of the day has become a tradition for the GSVRHA, thanks to Chris Bugenig. Morning judge’s meeting.