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One last weekend under a roof before the Spring Season begins! Opening day at the Showplace Winter “B” Show set the tone, with Alto Detto FZ earning Reserve Champion in the 2’ Schooling Hunters with Lindsay Oaks in the irons. Mia Rittenhouse & Thumbelina open the short Stirrup Equitation with a win over fences, earning them Reserve Champion for the division. Gianna Belcher & Lollipop continued their successful Long Stirrup...

As we enter the back half of the WEF show season, MHF riders are pressing on, with several "firsts" for our jumper ladies. Lauren Della Valle delivered a double dose of clear rounds in her move up to the 1.10m Schooling Jumpers, earning blue ribbons with My Lady Carthago and Lady D. She later earned 3rd place finish with My Lady Cathago in their first $1,500 1.10m Amateur Jumpers 36 & Over class together...

We've reached the mid-way point of our WEF season and the team momentum has yet to slow! Here are a few highlights from the week: Christina Padilla & Origenes Z, owned by Jasmine Becton, made this mares USA debut a special one, with a clear round and blue ribbon in the 1.0m Training Jumpers....

MHF North's Show Team headed to Ledsges "B" Show as winter tightened it's hold on the nation. Ever grateful for heated indoor arenas, the team brought home top honors all weekend, including...

uly was nothing short of extraordinary for the Messenger Hill Farm team, with standout performances, milestone moments, and a Leading Trainer Award to cap it all off. From home turf victories to Grand Prix debuts, our riders and horses have shown exceptional talent, dedication, and sportsmanship.

The 2025 Traverse City Horse Shows Spring Series kicked off in spectacular fashion, with top riders and horses delivering standout performances during the first week of competition.