Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Stone Bridge Farm Kicks Off Summer Horse Show Series




Krista Hodgkins, from Roanoke, and Well Spent. The pair, who board and show with Stone Bridge, were Reserve Champion in the Off-the-Track Thoroughbred Hunter Division
Natural Bridge, VA, May 24, 2008 - Stone Bridge Farm held the first of five shows in its 2008 Summer Horse Show Series last weekend. The two-day show attracted over 150 riders and horses from around southwest Virginia. The show, which is recognized by both the Virginia Horse Shows Association and the Southwest Virginia Horse Show Association, featured classes for hunters, jumpers and equitation riders of all ages and abilities.

Last weekend’s show was also the debut of a new hunter division exclusively for thoroughbreds that were previously raced, or trained as racehorses. Stone Bridge Trainer, Chris Kelly, said, “We want to give owners a chance to introduce their ex-racehorses to the show ring, and give them an inviting situation to show these horses.” Stone Bridge Farm currently has several former racehorses in training as show hunters.

The next shows in the Farm’s Summer Horse Show Series will be held on June 14-15, August 23-24, September 20, and November 1-2.