BHF Riders Shine at Blue Goose and The Dennis Mitchell Clinic!!

We've had a busy week at Blue Hill Farm!  David Ziegler and Peninsula Top Man had a great result at the recognized Blue Goose Stable show with beautiful pirouettes in the Prix St. George for second place.  Lauri Albert and Donner Tanz won their second level class with an excellent ride as well. Margaret (Gigi) McIntosh rode the Grade Ib Para test for the first time with her new mount Paxton Abbey with great success as well!

Lauri & Donner

Dennis currently has a busy schedule traveling throughout the united states teaching clinics and coaching at shows, so we were lucky to get him to our part of the world for a few days.  Dennis was a very adept clinician, quickly evaluating each horse and rider combination accurately while giving individualized attention and positive feedback!

Steph and Dylan!

Back at the farm, we hosted a 2 day clinic with Ocala based show jumping trainer, Dennis Mitchell of Kimberden Farm, whom Missy has been riding with for nearly 10 years.  Dennis is a former Grand Prix rider and has trained Olympic level riders such as Aaron Vale and Todd Minikus, as well as multiple USEF champions in both the hunter and jumpers.  

Please head on over to our Facebook page to see our full photo album from both the Training/Prelim and Intermediate groups.  Thanks to Dennis for making the long haul up to Pennsylvania!!

Photo credits Lisa Thomas

Great Weekend at NJ Horse Park!!

David and BG
Photo Cedit Becca Hart

The BHF Eventers all had a good weekend at the New Jersey Horse Park!

David Ziegler and BG scored a 34.8 and show jumped one of few double clear rounds to sit in fourth place in the OI going into cross country. Adding only 9.2 time, the pair finished in third place.

In the Training level divisions, Missy and Ike scored a 35 and had no jump penalties to finish in seventh place.   Seema Sonnad and VS Pass Play (Keegan) had a steady clear cross country, and Madeline Backus scored a 36 and went double clear on cross country.

Everyone is getting ready for the show jumping clinic with Dennis Mitchell on the 6th and 7th, and then Fair Hill and Richland later in August!

Dennis Mitchell Clinic August 6th & 7th!

Blue Hill Farm is pleased to present a show jumping clinic with Grand Prix rider and trainer Dennis Mitchell!

August 6th and 7th, 2013

Tentative Schedule

8:00-10:00 Prelim- Intermediate 

10:00-12:00 Training- Prelim 

2:00-4:00 Novice- Training

4:00-6:00 Beginner Novice

Groups may be shuffled based upon interest. 5 riders per group.

Cost for two days $250

Space is very limited, please reserve your slot by July 25th!

email Steph Cauffman to reserve your spot!

About Dennis

Dennis Mitchell has over 50 years experience in the equine industry. He is a former Grand Prix rider and trainer of Grand Prix riders and trainers, including Aaron Vale and Todd Minikus. Dennis has been the trainer of numerous USEF national champions in both the hunter and jumper divisions whose passion for the sport has taken him all over the country. At any given horse show he can be seen running between the short stirrup and 

Grand Prix arena with equal enthusiasm and an ever- present smile on his face. Dennis is currently based in Ocala, FL.

For Sale - PS King of Hearts!

PS KING OF HEARTS

7 yr old 15.1 hh AWS-registered, Anglo-Trakehner Gelding. 

Successfully shown Training level eventing, schooling Preliminary and showing lots of potential for the upper levels. 

Sweet, kind, handsome, sound, bold but not strong. He ties, loads, bathes and trail rides. UTD on shots, shoeing and teeth. 

$30k

Email Madeline Backus 

Many Thanks To New Sponsor Higher Standards Leather Care!

Super-effective, leather-nourishing soap in wonderful distinctive scents. Used by top professionals! Handmade in small batches by eventer Libby Henderson.
The Story of the Soap
Back in 2003, while looking for a Christmas gift to give her barn friends, Libby Henderson decided to experiment with making saddle soap. She found a recipe, and began to tinker with it, researching different essential oils, and working on scent combinations. It was fun and challenging, and the soap worked really well!
The following spring, Libby developed a terrible crush on Karen O'Connor's mount, Upstage, or "Woody," owned by Dick & Vita Thompson. She was entranced by the story of the "little horse that could," and just loved his personality.
During Rolex week, Libby sent a care package to Kentucky for Woody and his "staff." In that package was a container of my handmade soap. She was stunned a couple months later, when Karen's excellent longtime groom Max Corcoran asked for more of the soap, saying it was wonderful stuff.
For the next nine years, Libby made the soap for Max as she needed it, and shared it with other friends. So far, her soap has been to the Pan Ams, the World Equestrian Games, the Hong Kong and London Olympics, Rolex, Badminton, Burghley and many other top venues.
And now, the soap used by one of the best upper level grooms in the business is available to the rest of us, from entry level all the way to the top! It is called Higher Standards Custom Leather Care. The current scents are named after some very special event horses, who are retired or no longer with us.

Higher Standards Custom Leather Care can be purchased on Etsy! 

Missy Announces Her Alliance with Voltaire Design!

Missy is happy to announce her recent alliance with Voltaire Design, the newest of the French saddle manufacturers!  Voltaire manufactures beautiful custom saddles for all disciplines....from eventing to dressage, show jumping to the hunter ring.

Voltaire works with the very best people in the industry to deliver an outstanding product, helping each rider achieve their best performance. From saddle fitters to factory workers and customer service experts, each member of the Voltaire Team is working hard to take the stress out of saddle shopping and make it a pleasant experience!

The eventing line of saddles includes the Lexington monoflap cross country saddle and the Elkton, a stripped down aggressive monoflap for cross country. The Adelaide is the Voltaire Design answer for dressage. It is a monoflap model that is extremely stable and comfortable, combining freedom of movement with a secure comfortable ride.

Check out Voltaire Design's website and Facebook page, and don't hesitate to give them a call to schedule a free test ride by calling Amandine Colson at (813)428-2131!

Now Standing at BHF - *ArdCeltic Art!

*ArdCeltic Art
Photo Shannon Brinkman

*ArdCeltic Art
The Ultimate Sport Horse Stallion is now standing at Blue Hill Farm!

2003 Imported Connemara Stallion
By Monaghanstown Fionn
(By Abbeyleix Fionn by Ashfield Sparrow by Carna Bobby Out of Moydow Lady by Murphy Rebel)

Currently Competing Intermediate and CCI Eventing with a Master Adult Amateur rider and 4th Level Dressage with scores near 70%!

ISR/Oldenburg NA Sport Pony Division Approved Lifetime Breeding License

Approved Weser EMs German Riding Pony Breeding Stallion

American Connemara Pony Society Inspected and Approved Stallion
Registration No. S 1766 XLIII

Photo Shannon Brinkman

****HIGHLIGHTS OF 2012****

Art's Amateur Rider was awarded 2012 USEA National Master Intermediate Rider of the year and at the 2012 Jersey Fresh CCI** finished in 6th place and #1 placed Amateur!

He is a solid Intermediate Level competitor finishing in the top 3 of his first two Intermediate outings during the 2012 season.

Click HERE to see all the information on this fabulous stallion.

Schedule an appointment to come see Art at BHF! Breeding will be arranged directly through his owner by emailing Donna Miller or calling her directly
(770) 569-0839.