Sarah Greer and Chris Gable have served as the event’s organizers for all 25 years. Photo by Brant Gamma.
We are sad to say goodbye to South Farm Horse Trials as they announced this weekend that they will no longer host recognized or mini horse trials. The 110-acre facility in Middlefield, Ohio was a staple on the eventing calendar for 25 years, a milestone they reached over the summer. Event Organizers Sarah Greer and Chris Gable poured their all into this effort for every single one of those years. To them, and all those who supported this event, thank you.
From South Farm:
“After a tremendous amount of consideration, we are announcing today that we will no longer host our USEA recognized Horse Trial or our NEOMTA Mini Trials. We want to thank all the competitors, trainers, parents, officials, vendors, but especially the volunteers. Some of you have been on this ride with us for 25 years, and from the bottom of our hearts we thank you. Some of the names are Helen Mcauley, Karen and John Heinson, Kim Novak, Garrett Gable, Pam Hebling, Alicia Cherry, Samantha and Amanda Bonath, Myra Buczek, Deb and Ken Barna, Chris Kennedy, Michael and Jane Soltis, Jan Dieterle, Teresa Sondles, Connie Wyatt, Sue Dolenc, Cori Garcia, John Williams, Angela Haaz, and many, many more.
“It is impossible to list everyone that we have relied on over the years. It was an honor and a privilege to have you devote time and energy in support of us running our events at South Farm. It has been an amazing journey and we feel fortunate for the many friendships and family we have made along the way. We will still host our Winter Jumper Series, Combined Tests, Up and Over hunter jumper shows, offer cross country schooling, clinics and Pony Club functions.”
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Tuesday Video:
Fernhill Fugitive Intermediate XC Helmet Cam VAHT 2019
Ride around the Intermediate XC course with Mr. Jack-in-the-box and I in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Virginia Horse Trials! 🏔I left in the 45 seconds before leaving the start box because Jack is just SO FREAKING ADORABLE! This horse was bouncing up and down, about 4 inches off the ground, in place, wanting to leave the start box. I am so happy that I can be a part of this horse's absolute love for the sport. Honestly, nothing made me happier than feeling how excited he was to head out on XC. That is the best feeling in the world, to see how much your horse loves his job. 🏇♥And yes, Jack and I went out while there was still frost on the ground! That was a first for me! We were the 3rd pair to head out of the start box that morning. While I was in the warm-up, I heard the announcers state that "the jump judges are all in position, and the ice has been broken out of the water complexes". 😱❄🧊The only thing I could think of at that point was "Dear God, please don't let me fall off in the water complexes…" 🙈🤣We took our time around the course, I just wanted a clear round on our first Intermediate to end the year, plus Jack's fitness isn't up to par since he's dealt with hoof soreness issues all summer. So thrilled to have our first Intermediate under our belts! I'm sure we'll be rocking around them consistently next year! 😁
Posted by Michael Willham Eventing on Monday, November 4, 2019
