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Hilary and Love Actually

Sunni Dils — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:20:05 +0000

Hilary bought “Murphy” when he was only three years old. Murphy was purchased because of his terrific jumping form. It took months for this team to click. But after training from Sunni and many lessons the team successfully competed in the Children’s hunters during their first show season. Murphy and Hilary won many junior hunter championships during Hilary’s last junior season. Last season the team earned top ribbons in Kentucky in the Low hunter and Amateur Owner hunter divisions.

Kaitlynn and Zoie with Gold O’ Mine

Sunni Dils — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:21:04 +0000

Both young girls have had the pleasure of being taught to ride by this fancy small pony, “Chloe”. Chloe is a talented yet trying pony who will make a fantastic rider out of any child. Kaitlynn began showing Chloe in the walk/trot divisions and has quickly moved up into the regular small pony hunters where they are earning top ribbons in shows in Ohio and Kentucky. Zoie also began showing Chloe in the walk/trot divisions and recently has made the exciting transition into the short stirrup divisions and received top ribbons at her very first horse show. We are looking forward to both girls’ continued success in the pony ring.

Amy and Abby with Serenity Now

Sunni Dils — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:20:39 +0000

“Cienna” has been a part of Stonecrest farm since 2003. She is an amazing mare, who has been a favorite of many riders at Stonecrest farm. Amy purchased Cienna in 2008 and has been successfully competing in the intermediate adult hunters and equitation divisions. Abby half leases Cienna and also shows in the intermediate adult hunters. Both riders are cleaning up at horse shows and are definitely looking forward to their future success.

Kate with Grey’s Anatomy and Kashmir

Sunni Dils — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:19:30 +0000

Kate first came to Stonecrest as a promising and dedicated beginner rider. Kate showed great enthusiasm for riding and first purchased her intermediate children’s mount Grey’s Anatomy. After two successful show seasons, Kate was ready for the children’s hunter. Sunni and Kate went to Virginia to find her next horse. They found Kashmir, also known around the barn as Abba. Kate and Kashmir are now successfully showing in the children’s hunters and very excited to move up to the junior hunter division.

Anna and Sinatra

Sunni Dils — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:19:05 +0000

Anna first came to Stonecrest with big dreams and a very small pony. After finding a good home for her pony, the search began for a more suitable mount. Because of Anna’s patience and ability to understand and nurture horses, Sunni and Anna agreed that a retired racehorse would be a great fit. Anna and Sunni found “Gold” in the New Vocations Adoption Program. Anna has been working with Gold since 2006 and they have made a great fit. Anna has recently moved up to the Children’s Hunter Division and the team is earning top ribbons.

Zoey with Tea For Two and Soprano

Sunni Dils — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:18:39 +0000

Zoey first met “Layla” after coming off a packer 2’6 horse. Layla was anything but a packer at this time. But because of Layla’s ten jump, Zoey decided to put in the effort to get to know and ultimately master this adorable mare. After much hard work the team earned good ribbons in the intermediate children’s and then the children’s hunters. When Zoey’s lease ended with Layla, Sunni paired her with Soprano. “Basie” and Zoey competed in the children’s hunters and earned great ribbons in Ohio and Kentucky horse shows.

Lauren and Pepsi

Sunni Dils — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:17:58 +0000

This pair teamed up in the fall of 2005. Lauren was a timid beginner rider when she first met Pepsi. They first competed in the short stirrup divisions where they won many championships at various horse shows in Ohio and Kentucky. Pepsi taught Lauren how to trust and ultimately gave her the confidence to be a strong rider. Today they are a solid team and are earning great ribbons in the intermediate children’s divisions.

Andi and Oscar

Sunni Dils — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:20:55 +0000

Andi Erossy has been riding her entire life as a competitive event rider. After retiring her previous mount Andi began her search for her next eventing prospect. With Sunni’s help they found Oscar, a spunky retired race horse from the New Vocation Retired Horse Program. After only two years of competing in jumper shows and schooling cross country, Oscar and Andi are currently competing in novice level eventing all over the midwest, and plan to move up to intermediate shortly.