We kicked off the new year with three stellar show weeks at both WEC and HITS Ocala. Our two weeks at WEC both gave us some surprisingly chilly Florida weather but we managed to continue December’s great rides and results for all.
WEC Ocala Spectacular II
Laura Van Rooyen piloted her Gandalf to 6th out of a large competitive group in both the THIS and Ariat Adult Medal.
Grier Van Rooyen continued her mom’s beautiful equitation rounds on Utrillo de Soleil earning Champion in the 12-14 Equitation Division and a win in the THIS Children’s Medal.
Over in the hunter ring, Grier also rode Clair de Lune to two class wins & a third in the Low Children’s Hunter Division & 6th in the Non Pro 2’6″ Hunter Derby.
Colette Arslanian & Diamond B Casanova were clear all week in the Amateur Jumpers earning 7th in the .95m section & 2nd in the 1.05m Classic on Sunday.
WEC Ocala Spectacular IV
Grier Van Rooyen earned great ribbons in the 12-14 Equitation & won the THIS Children’s Medal with a score of 86! A personal best for this new pair!
Grier then stepped up to the 3′ Children’s Hunter with Clair de Lune earning great ribbons including a win in the under saddle.
Colette Arslanian & Diamond B Casanova were 6th in the 1.00m Amateur Jumper class this week out of a large competitive group.
Laura Van Rooyen & Gandalf got to show inside earning 5th in the Ariat Adult Medal with a stellar round.
HITS Ocala Premiere
Colette Arslanian made a special trip down to FL to show her Diamond B Casanova this weekend. They were consistent and fast all weekend earning 1st, 3rd, & 2nd respectively on each day and ultimately Champion in the 1.00m Amateur Jumper Division. Congrats Colette!
We also welcomed two fantastic sales horses to the barn in January, Konan Z and Cardano L. To read more about these two schoolmasters, click here and contact us to set up a trial at HITS. We are gearing up for another two consecutive weeks of showing at HITS starting with Week VI later this month. Thank you as always to our staff & clients for all of their hard work. What a great start to the 2025 season!
