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2011 Awards for Willoway Farm

Sunday, January 15, was the inaugural IEA Horse Show for three new Arizona Teams.
The three teams, Rancho Solano Equestrian Team (Coach: Susan Herrick),
Crossroads East Valley Equestrian Team (Coach: Rachel Jansen-Jones)
and Scottsdale Equestrian Team (Coach: Kathy Johnson)
met at 7:00 AM at Crossroads Farm in Gilbert, Arizona.
Arizona’s normally sunny skies were cloudy as a threat of rain hung in the cool morning air.

The cloudy, cool weather did not dampen the enthusiasm of either the riders or staff.
All went off as scheduled (though a bit hectic at times).
Two shows were held on Sunday with team results being the same for both shows.
The Rancho Solano Team was Champion at the Varsity and Middle School levels while Scottsdale was reserve in both divisions. Selene Presseller (Rancho) and Kara Donovan (Scottsdale) were selected as Sportsmanship Award winners. Selene (a High School senior at Rancho Solano) was the driving force to establish the IEA in Arizona. Selene worked diligently for almost two years to get this program off the ground. Our hats are off to Selene and her Mom, Rosalie.

Scottsdale Equestrian Team (Coach: Kathy Johnson)

The horses were supplied by Crossroads Farm and Crestline Farm .
We established a special award for best turned out horse.
This award was won by “Bailey” (Crestline Farm ) and “Toby” (Crestline Farm ).
At our next show, February 5, we are adding a “Style Award” for the “Best Turned out Rider”.
Our thanks go out in advance to Greenway Saddlery who is generously sponsoring the horse
and rider awards with gift certificates.

We are all excited for our next show with more riders participating for all teams.
Some riders were unable to attend the first show due to school and family conflicts.
The February 5 show will be held at Sandspur Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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This summer, Willoway Farm decided to venture west to sunny Southern California
and spent a few weeks at Showpark! We enjoyed a different show scene,
not to mention the beautiful weather!

Kathy, Tracey and Katie took Allegro, Park Avenue, Lolla Palooza, Jamestown
and La Bamba, along with their respective children, of course, and here's how it all went....

Showpark Summer I:

Amelia Drumm & Lolla Palooza -
Top ribbons in the Junior Hunters
2nd in the Junior Hunter Classic
Amelia made the cut in a huge class in the ASPCA Maclay

Savaria Drumm & La Bamba -
Ribbons in all Low Children's Jumpers classes

Allie Nitti & Jamestown -
Top ribbons in a huge division of Children's Hunters 14-17

Ettsy Louis & Allegro -
Advanced to the 2nd round of a huge Children's Hunter Classic

Cassie Townsend & Park Avenue -
Good ribbons in the Adult Equitation
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Showpark Summer II:

Amelia Drumm & Lolla Palooza -
Champion, Large Junior Hunter 15 & Under
6th in the Junior Hunter Classic

Savaria Drumm & La Bamba -
Ribbons in the High Children's Jumpers

Allie Nitti & Jamestown -
Ribbons in the Children's Hunters 14-17
Ribbons in 12-14 Age Group Equitation
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Showpark Summer III:

Amelia Drumm & Lolla Palooza -
Champion, Junior Hunters 15 & Under
2nd in the Junior Hunter Classic

Allie Nitti & Jamestown -
Winner of a Children's Hunter class
Winner of the THIS Medal

Savaria Drumm & La Bamba -
Double Clean & 6th in the Low Children's/Adult Jumper Classic

Well Done Everyone!
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A BIG Congratulations to Amelia Drumm and Lolla Palooza
for such a successful trip to West Coast Junior Hunter Finals!!!!
Reserve Champion Large Junior Hunter 15 & Under!!!

Out of a division of 17 entries, Amelia & Lolla Palooza placed as follows:

- 4th in the Classic Round

- 8th in the Under Saddle

- 2nd in the Handy Hunter

Way to go Amelia, we are so proud of you! Up next for Amelia...Maclay Regionals!

Willoway Farm would also like to congratulate our fellow
Arizona exhibitors at West Coast Junior Hunter Finals:

- Tia Herrick & Fun And Games

- 4th Place Overall Small Junior 15 & Under

- Allison Randall & Porsha K

- 3rd Place Overall Small Junior 15 & Under

- Jordyn Doche & Blue Country

- 8th Place Overall Large Junior 15 & Under