Team RMF has SPIRIT!

CONGRATULATIONS to Emma Dake and Sander on their wins at the 2008 Norcal Medal Finals and Horse & Hound Finals! Emma and Sander rose to the top of a field of 36 riders in the Norcal 3ft Finals and the following week was second in the Horse & Hound Finals out of a group of 58! Emma was also named Equitation Champion for riders 17 & under at the Horse & Hound Show. Onondarka Finals, HERE WE COME!

We'd also like to send out a BIG CONGRATS to Jessica Tali, Ramsay Kubal, Laura Hansen, Catherine Harvey and Samantha Levy. Jessica and her horse Gameboy were Reserve Champion in the Norcal 3ft Finals, making it a one-two punch for Team RMF! Ramsay and her horse Bradley were Reserve Champion in the Norcal 3’6” Junior Finals, her steady performance in all three rounds really made her shine! Laura Hansen and her horse Panzur finished a strong 6th in the Junior Finals. Catherine Harvey and her horse Candetto finished 7th in the Norcal 3’6” Amateur Finals, a super finish for a team that has just begun their 3’6” career! We also want to congratulate Samantha Levy and What a Knight on their 6th place finish in the Horse & Hound Finals, another great start for a new team!

We would also like to congratulate Madeline Dillabough and her new pony Trenton for being Champion in the Children’s Pony Hunters. “Froggy” as he is affectionately known around the barn, came to us from Alexandra Ladove who trains with John French. We know that Madeline will have as much success as they did with this super pony!

Round Meadow Farm is excited to welcome...

We would like to welcome Keara Fallon and her horse “Tully” to the barn, and can't wait to help them shine in the Adult Jumper Divisions.
 
We would also like to welcome Megan McMillan and her horse “Edelmann”. Megan is attending Menlo College and will be riding with Round Meadow Farm while she completes her studies.

And to congratulate...

Catherine Harvey on the purchase of Candetto. "Oliver" comes to us from Marian Nelson at the Riverside Equestrian Center. We look forward to seeing this former Grand Prix horse shine in the equitation and jumper divisions.

Congratulations also to Peggy Munkdale on the purchase of Runaway. "Eddie" won gold in the 2007 NARYRC with his former owner Meredith Hursch, who is off to college. Peggy and Runaway were Champions of the Royal and SunAlliance 1.30 Junior/Amateur Final Four Championship this year at Spruce Meadows.

On the podium at the Skyliner Tournament at Spruce Meadows.	Luis leading Runaway after the win.

A very special thanks to Lise Quintero and Todd Gregory for all of their hard work on the Spruce Summer Circuit.

We would also like to congratulate Leah Raphael of Redmond, Washington on the lease of Lorelei. Good luck to Leah and her trainer Shelly Kerron of Legacy Hunters & Jumpers, we are sure they will be making their mark on the Washington Equitation scene soon.

We welcome...

Laura Hansen and her fabulous equitation mount Panzur to the barn.  Looking forward to a successful medal final season.

Our New Students...

Round Meadow Farm would also like to welcome its newest students: Sydney Carr, Haley Sherwood-Coombs, Lela Chanterelle, and Eleanor Raab. We are so glad that you are part of our team and we hope to help you along your way to your dreams! Welcome!

Our New Horse and Rider Combinations...

We are excited to welcome NZ Redford to the barn for Sydney Carr. “Red” has come to us from Excalibur Farms with many wins in the jumper ring and we hope to further his winning streak. Many thanks go to Lise’ Quintero for her help in finding this great horse.

Congratulations go to Samantha Levy on the purchase of her new jumper Louisianna. “Anna” has come to us from Julie Winkle of Maplewood Stables and was previously owned by Miss Tara Bowlby. We at Round Meadow Farm have known “Anna” for many years and are thrilled to have her in our program. Samantha has already been to her first show with her new horse and rode to several Blue ribbons.

Candy Coated, also known as “Willy” has a new rider, Eleanor Raab. Eleanor will be leasing the short-stirrup master for the summer. They have already been to two shows, winning a class at each. Something tells us we will be seeing great things from this new team.

Madeline Dillabough and Magic Carousel. "Joey" as he is commonly known around the barn, comes to RMF all the way from Cincinnati, Ohio. He is owned by the great pony rider Maddie Darst who has graciously leased him to Madeline to show in the small pony division in 2008.  

Emma Dake and Sander. Sander has come to RMF from Elvenstar in Southern California. He has helped many top Junior riders reach their goals, and we know he is going to do the same for Emma. Watch for them in the 12 & Under divisions in 2008.  

Samantha Levy and Declan. Adrienne Dixon has graciously leased her super equitation mount Declan to Samantha to begin her move up from the pony division, “Deckles” has fast become a favorite in the barn. Samantha will also be competing in the 12 & under divisions in 2008.  

Good luck to all of our new teams, we are looking forward to seeing great things from you this year!!!

 
College News...

Round Meadow Farm is very proud to announce and congratulate and commend the following students:

Katharine James is headed to Syracuse University, and Sheila McGraw is going to the University of Oregon.

Caroline "KK" Clark is headed to UCLA and has been asked to play on the Women's Water Polo Team. Go Bruins!

Rachel Moncton applied early acceptance to Dartmouth and it paid off! Go Big Green!

Catherine Harvey and What A Knight for a spectacular 2 days of competition at the PCHA Sr. Medal Finals. Catherine and "Willow" finished 6th the first day and turned in another solid round on day two putting them in the work-off.

Congratulations Catherine on your 5th place finish!

Roark Luskin and Vodka Orange for being the 2007 High Point Pickwick Medal Winner. Roark won a nice $250 bonus for accumulating the most points throughout the show season in the Pickwick Medal Class.

We would also like to congratulate her and Vodka on their 7th place finish in the Pickwick Medal Finals.

George Retires....

Everyone at Round Meadow Farm would like to send best wishes to “Hats Off”.  Thank you “George” for the many great years you gave us in the hunter and equitation rings.  We wish you well and happy retirement at Pheasant Grove in Oakdale. 
George is owned by Sophie Romans.  

A big congratulations goes out to Sheila McGraw for winning the cake eating contest at George’s retirement party. Other participants included Daryn Tinsley, Grant Harvey and the sneaky Runner-Up Rachel Moncton.