MAKING MAGIC "Dorito"
Cathy chose Dorito as her move-up pony from Fly, her crossrail and short stirrup mount. Dorito was a green large pony, but the two of them learned quickly together while forming a wonderful partnership and progressing to compete in USEF/USHJA Large Green ponies, and then the USEF/USHJA regular Large pony division. Dorito had the wonderful Quarter Horse relaxed attitude, and was just a joy. A wonderful, wonderful, pony! Once Cathy grew too big for ponies, Dorito moved to Orlando, Florida with Stacy where he became a zone winning USEF/USHJA Children's pony star.
GRANGE FINN SHADOW "Spider"
Spider was an awesome pony and an incredible teacher for Nancy. He was her second pony, after owning her crossrail/ short stirrup pony, Snoopy. Together they completed her short stirrup years and then progressed quickly to competing in the USEF/USHJA Regular Large Pony Division. Spider & Nancy qualified and competed for 3 years in a row at the USHJA National Pony Finals, in both the hunters and the Equitation Medal. Spider moved to North Carolina with Amy when Nancy purchased Ben, to finish out her junior years competing in the 3'6" Large junior hunter Division at USHJA competitions.
MAGICAL COMBINATION "Baby"
Baby was a project pony co-owned by Nancy and I. Baby was fun and helped to further Nancy's education while she did the big competitions on Spider. Baby had beautiful style and taught us a lot. When Nancy outgrew ponies, Baby moved on and found a new child to be best friends with.
BROWNLAND'S PICK POCKET "Petey"
Petey was Taylor's move-up pony after her outstanding beginner/crossrail years on her first pony, Sweetie. after numerous blue ribbons/ championships/ year-end awards, Taylor moved up to compete our Fly pony in the crossrails/ short stirrup divisions. After more blue ribbons were won, Petey came next into Taylor's life and she finished her second season of Short Stirrup on him in 2009, bringing home more blue ribbons and championships. From there they moved into our local Athens pony hunters before the two of them moved to the Woodstock area.
SCOOBY
Scooby was a cool guy who was purchased as a move-up pony for Taylor, but before Taylor was ready to move up. Therefore, Nancy and Cathy took over the reins and continued his education, teaching him all about jumping. (this also helped Nancy & Cathy's education). Taylor continued her partnership with Sweetie for 2 more years so Scooby moved along to a new home.
MISS SWEET CASH "Sweetie"
Taylor began her riding career with Sweetie when she first met Tonia. Sweetie is credited with teaching Taylor all of her solid basics. Taylor spent her early years in the beginner flat arena with Sweetie, winning numerous blue ribbons and championships as well as the year end award in AAHJA. Next, then progressed through crossrails and onto 18" courses. Sweetie was also Taylor's mount for trail rides, summer horse camps, and games. After learning and learning and learning from Sweetie, Taylor moved on to our Fly pony, before graduating to her own fancy medium pony, Petey.
CHARLES -n- CHARGE "Charlie"
Charlie is very well known in both the Atlanta and Athens areas. He has taught many, many, many, beginners through short stirrup riders over the years. I first noticed Charlie years ago when he caught my eye as being new to the short stirrup arena at GHJA competitions. When that owner outgrew him, my client Carey bought him as a move-up from her wonderful beginner pony, Peaches. A few years later after taking Carey through short stirrup, he moved back to Atlanta and taught two sisters for at least 4 years. When they both outgrew him, I had the pleasure of having Charlie in my barn when my student, Elizabeth, leased him for crossrails and short stirrup. After Elizabeth's lease ended, Charlie stayed in Athens and continues to be loved by many beginners at Kathy's barn..
BLAZE of GLORY
Danielle and Blaze were already a cute, established pair when they came to me for a short while. Danielle competed Blaze in Short Stirrup, and she also had her move-up horse, Beamer, waiting to further her education. Unfortunately though, Danielle lived a little ways too far from the farm, so with the demands of middle school and high school growing, she had to find a barn closer to her home.
FOUR SEASONS "Summer"
Summer was a fun, fun, fun pony that I got in for my students to enjoy while she was on the market. She was a cool girl and my petite client Debbie, ended up being her new owner. (I had seen Summer at a show and had to take her home with me to help find her a new owner!) She competed with a few of my students, she participated in hunter clinics, and taught some lessons. Debbie competed her in the hunter arena and then Debbie ended up moving to North Carolina. Summer went with her and became a fox hunter. Years later, Summer was sold and moved to South Carolina to take care of a little girl.
GIZMO GADGET "Gizmo"
Gizmo was a fantastic large paint pony who belongs to an all girls summer camp in North Carolina. During the 10 month off season of not teaching summer camp girls, Gizmo was one of our valued lesson ponies as well as Winnie's main pony. He was a super guy that was a great bareback mount, fox hunter, trail pony, and show pony. We had Gizmo for 2 camp off seasons.
Gizmo was a fantastic large paint pony who belongs to an all girls summer camp in North Carolina. During the 10 month off season of not teaching summer camp girls, Gizmo was one of our valued lesson ponies as well as Winnie's main pony. He was a super guy that was a great bareback mount, fox hunter, trail pony, and show pony. We had Gizmo for 2 camp off seasons.
