Champions crowned during opening week of Traverse City Horse Shows' Spring Series
- Messenger Hill Farm
- Jul 13
- 1 min read
Traverse City, MI 6/20/2025 — 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.
Celebrating excellence across hunter and jumper rings, the week concluded with several well-earned champion and reserve champion titles for dedicated athletes and their talented equine partners of Messenger Hill Farm.
Meg Gehron & Smitten Z claimed the Championship title in the USHJA 2’ Hunters. Their harmony in the ring set the tone for a strong season ahead.
In the jumper rings, Katie Sonnenstein & Clinta 8 secured the Reserve Championship in the 1.0-1.05m Junior Jumpers, showcasing competitive rounds marked by precision and determination.
Lauren Della Valle & My Lady Carthago also impressed in the 1.0-1.05m Amateur Jumpers, finishing the week as Reserve Champions with a mix of speed and style that kept them at the top of the leaderboard.
Rounding out the honors, Jodi Vazquez & Cassiko earned the Reserve Champion title in the USHJA 2’3” Hunters, highlighting the duo’s quiet sophistication and strong presence over fences.
With world-class facilities and an atmosphere designed to bring out the best in horse and rider, the opening week of the TCHS Spring Series set a high bar for the rest of the season. Congratulations to all riders, trainers, and owners on a successful start!
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