The Luck Of The Irish Showered Down Over The ASAC Spring Horse Show
Saturday, March 24, 2007
by Lauren Camp DeHaan
CLEMSON, S.C. - It was a lucky sort of weekend at the ASAC Spring Horse Show as trainers, spectators and exhibitors alike donned their St. Patrick’s Day garb and headed out for the first Carolinas show of the year on March 15-17. As always ASAC boasted a fabulous party - this year featuring a new band thanks to Erin Hall - a limbo contest, as well as terrific shrimp, chicken and hush puppies to complete the “beachy” festivities. Show co-managers Nancy Boone and Henry Jumper outdid themselves again this year putting on a great show, not to mention showing exhibitors some southern hospitality.
Attendees enjoy ASAC for its lively atmosphere as well as the quaint town of Pendleton located just minutes away. People could enjoy great treats at the Farmer’s Hall restaurant or at the Pendleton Sandwich Company, as well as great shopping at little boutiques and specialty shops such as Mountain Made, Curlis and Company and The Mercantile. Pendleton also boasts a wonderful wine shop that many exhibitors enjoyed visiting.
Another treat at this year’s ASAC Horse Show was the Friesian exhibition. The crowd always loves to see these awesome animals take center stage with their big trots and flowing manes.
Ringmaster Ted Foreman kept everyone safe in the show ring, while Beth Viering and Deborah Coley kept things running smoothly in the office. All in all ASAC turned out to be a treat in the spring for spectators and exhibitors alike.
Five-Gaited
Steve Joyce showed the slick racking Zandyland Farms entry of Charming Dreams in the last class on Saturday night to capture the top honors in the Five-Gaited Stake. Taking home reserve under the Boone’s Farm and Stables banner was Julie Burmeister and Ima Starbuck for owner Jerry Horoschuck. This lively pair also took the top honors in the Ladies Five-Gaited qualifier, with Atticus Finch and Jaime Cantrell in reserve. Charming Dreams also earned the blue in the Open Five-Gaited qualifier, with Iconium and Steve Allred in reserve.
The high-stepping Carlswald Prince’s Dominoe captured the crowd and the victory in both the Amateur Five-Gaited Championship and qualifier with owner/exhibitor Wendy Troyer in the saddle under the direction of Paul Boone. Reserve in the championship belonged to Ann Ramey Boyd and Saturday Night Magic, with reserve in the qualifier going to Callaway’s Double Diamonds and Jaime Cantrell.
CH Dusty Beau and Rebekah Cloninger racked away with the championship ribbons in the Junior Exhibitor Five-Gaited Stake under the direction of the Drowning Creek team, with Riva’s Periaptor taking reserve with Morgan Feimster. The Boone’s Farm trained entry of Ali Deutsch and Leatherwood’s Hats Off took home the blue ribbon in the qualifying class, with CH Dusty Beau in reserve.
Ann Ramey Boyd and Saturday Night Magic graced the winner’s circle in the Novice Rider Five-Gaited class, with In An Instant and Josh Wall in reserve. Taking home the top honors in the Novice Five-Gaited class were Manhattan Fizz and Jerry Tolliver for owners Tolliver/Brigham. Reserve in that class belonged to Dreamin Blue and Tina Grunby Smith for owners Kaczwara/Smith.
Bill Schoeman and Cloverleaf Master And Commander earned the blue ribbon in the Junior Five-Gaited class for owners Schoeman/Hall, with Callaway’s By Invitation Only and Jerry Tolliver, showing for owner Brian Turner, in reserve. Tolliver took a trip down the rail to the winner’s circle aboard Callaway’s A Modern Hero, for owner Brian Turner, in the Three-Year-Old Five-Gaited class.
Three-Gaited
Jon Walker made his presence known in the Three-Gaited Stake, riding Joker’s Wild to the championship honors. Reserve championship honors belonged to Party Til Dawn and Jennifer Spurlin. Sublime Light and Jacqueline Leon, for Mr./Mrs. Larry Young, captured the top ribbons in the Open Three-Gaited qualifier. Brian Reimer showed the Mary Alice Gall entry of The Harlem Bay to the reserve.
The sparky Mega Volt and Debbie Tolliver were hot to trot in the Ladies Three-Gaited Stake, taking home the top honors as well as the blue in the Amateur Three-Gaited qualifier. Classic With A Twist and Deborah Koning were reserve in the ladies stake under the Crockett Springs Farm banner. Belle Terre Ava Rose and Jennifer Caron rode to victory in the Amateur Three-Gaited Stake after taking reserve in the qualifier under the direction of Harrison Shiflet Stables.
Also riding under the direction of Harrison Shiflet was the simply striking entry of Callaway’s Paisano and Jena Norton. This lovely new pair rode their way to victory in the Junior Exhibitor Three-Gaited class. Norton returned to the winner’s circle twice with Another Hot Summer Night in the Three-Gaited Pony Stake and qualifier.
AFF War Ransom and Roger Smith were the perfect pair to take home the top honors in the Novice Three-Gaited class for owner Luann Brooks.
Park
Striking out in a new division, Lakeview’s Rare Lee Seen and Quintus Vander Spuy were in top form to claim the championship ribbons in the Three-Gaited Park Stake for owner Jeoff Bodenhorst. Ashley Walker took home the reserve ribbon in that class with Ranten N Raven for owner Lucy Pruitt. Bongo and Erica Savary made the victory pass for owner Amy Roberts in the Open Three-Gaited Park qualifier, with Storm Heir and Deborah Koning in reserve. Deborah Koning also made a lovely victory pass aboard Bright Memories in the Amateur Three-Gaited Park Stake as well as the amateur qualifier. Reserve honors in that class belonged to Secret Crush and Randy Evans.
Rebekah Cloninger and My Mountain Heirs made the victory pass for owner Brian Outen in the Junior Exhibitor Three-Gaited Park Stake as well as the qualifier. Reserve in the stake belonged to Avadonis and Jocelyn Brock, stepping up for owner Tom Roncaglione. Taking home the red ribbon in the qualifier was Titleist Hot Shot and Stephanie Breeden.
Fine Harness
The Perfect Blind Date and Paul Boone captured the tricolor in the Fine-Harness Stake as well as the blue in the qualifier for owner Wendy Troyer. Reserve in the stake belonged to Supreme Dixie Chick and Sam Mills for owners Tolliver/Mills. Legacy Of The Son and Debbie Tolliver were reserve in the qualifier for owner SE Mills.
Harrison Shiflet guided Joan Sonnabend’s entry The Rein Dancer to the blue in the Junior Fine Harness class make a striking show with this high-stepping young horse. Reserve in that class belonged to Still Enchanted and Deborah Koning for the Crockett Springs Farm and David Crockett.
Roadster
Steve Hanks showed the David Crockett entry of Matt T Up to the top honors in the Roadster To Bike Stake, this pair also won the Open Road Horse qualifier. Reserve belonged to Westgate Villain and Mike Gordon under the direction of Paul Boone. This pair took home the blue in the Amateur Road Horse qualifier, with Earnhardt and Pam Atkinson in reserve. Scruff and Deborah Koning took home the red ribbon in the Open Road Horse qualifier for the Crockett Springs Farm.
Rebekah Cloninger and Diamond Hustler were in top form in the Roadster Under Saddle class to take home the blue ribbon under the direction of Drowning Creek.
Jeoff Bodenhorst had Regal’s Star Attraction LF trotting high and sped into the winner’s circle in the Road Pony Stake under the direction of Lenux Stables. This fabulous pair also claimed the blue ribbon in the Amateur Road Pony class on Thursday night. Reserve in both classes belonged to Rant N Rave KV and Karen Voerg. Slick Willie and Andrew Mirabole took home the blue in the Open Road Pony class, with High Gait Cherry Blossom and Amanda Smith Aeillo in reserve.
Jose Cuervo and Shelby Reimer sped away with the championship ribbons in the Junior Exhibitor Road Pony Stake as well as the AHHS Youth Medallion Road Pony class. Reserve in both competitive classes belonged to Heartland Wild Thunder and Jeb Boyd.
Smiling all the way to the winner’s circle was Ann Ramey Boyd driving High Heels And A Smile in the Novice Road Pony class. Reserve belonged to Spirit and Luis Angle for Steve Hanks.
Sugar Daddy and Crystal Case trotted their way into the winner’s circle in the Road Pony Under Saddle Stake as well as the AHHS Youth Medallion Road Pony Under Saddle class. Reserve in both classes belonged to the dainty China Princess and Kinsey Broome for Dustin Deaton.
Hackney
Debbie Koning was a busy woman showing the Crockett Springs show string, which included the too cute pony Boxford Bobbi Socks, as well as the elegant Black Merlin. Koning and the ponies took home the blue ribbons in the Harness pony class as well as the Open Hackney Pony with Black Merlin.
Saraday and Karen Hay took home the championship honors in the Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving Stake after finishing reserve in the qualifier. Taylor Shiflet and the so adorable Big Casino were in top form in the qualifier for the blue ribbon as well as the reserve in the championship.
Pleasure
A thrilled Jean Meyers and Callaway’s No Problem took home two top ribbons in the Five-Gaited Show Pleasure Stake and qualifier under the direction of Steve Hanks. Reserve honors in both classes belonged to Bourbon And Jewels and Regena Breeden under the direction of C & C Stables. AOT Five-Gaited Pleasure belonged to Shop Till You Drop and Karen Comer, with reserve going home with Gentry Crest’s Rainbow Connection and Shan Gentry.
CF Not Tonight Chief and Erica Savary took home two wins in the park pleasure division for owner Lisa Austin. Reserve championship honors belonged to Bella Belle and Taylor Shiflet for owner Cathy Singleton. Reserve in the qualifier went home with Walterway’s Just Jack and Ashley Walker for Susan Mims. The Pool Boy and Lewis Eckard trotted away with the blue ribbon for owner Susan Orton in the Junior Park Pleasure class, with Sultan’s Irish Dancer and Ashley Walker in reserve for owner Gloria Denise Harper.
Miraculous Odds and Lauren Camp DeHaan took home the top honors in the Adult Show Pleasure Stake under the direction of Boone’s Farm and Stables. CH Five Minutes More and Barbara Matthews captured the reserve after winning the qualifier. Reserve in the qualifier belonged to Manhattan Tee Time and Deana Gilliam.
Their new division proved to be a charm as Paradoc’s Korygami and Suzanne Kinzler claimed the top honors in the Junior Exhibitor Show Pleasure Stake after taking reserve in the qualifier under the direction of Lenux Stables. Top qualifying honors belonged to Columbia Buckaneer and Shelby Reimer. Preordained and Katey Lichtenstein captured the reserve championship on Saturday night.
CH Admiral’s Gifted Miss and Carolyn Teal took home the blue under the Shiflet Stables banner in the Novice Rider Three-Gaited Show Pleasure class, with Party Night in reserve with Victoria Champion.
Ann Cannon and John Elway went two blues for two shows in the Show Pleasure Driving Stake and qualifier adding two more wins to the Boone’s Farm and Stables banner. Mimosa’s Candy Man and Deb Sargent took home the reserve championship while CH Harlem’s Babe Ruth and Susan Whittington took home the red ribbon in the qualifier.
VHF Bay All Day and Marie Gwinn captured the blue ribbon in the Adult Country Pleasure Stake, while Luanne Kilday and Harlem’s Night At The Apollo were reserve. These two pairs switched it up in the qualifier with Luanne Kilday taking home the blue and Marie Gwinn capturing the red ribbon.
Phantom Eyes and Natalie Penegar made a great show to earn the championship and qualifying blues in the juvenile country pleasure division. Reserve championship ribbons went to With A Twist and Shannon West, while Dream Of Manhattan and Jane Feist captured reserve in the qualifier.
A new team graced the winner’s circle in the Novice Rider Country Pleasure class. Showing under the Boone’s Farm banner A Promise Keeper and new owner/rider Pam Quick trotted their way to a blue on Friday morning. Reserve honors in this class belonged to Play Date and Taylor Price.
AOT Country Pleasure blue ribbon honors belonged to With A Twist and Shannon West. Reserve ribbons went home with Sars Rambo and Stephanie Leidenheimer.
Walterway’s Mighty HiFalutin and Tiara Terra took home two blues in the English Pleasure Pony Stake and qualifier. Reserve honors in the qualifier belonged to Scoot Boot and Boogie and Jessi McCurry. This pair was too cute in the Walk/Trot Pleasure Stake and qualifier to claim two blues under the Harrison Shiflet Stables banner. Clint Black and Virginia Waddell were reserve champions in the stake while Finally Arrived and Hannah Johnston were reserve in the qualifier.
Sweet Intention and Cheryl Rhoton claimed two blues in the Country Pleasure Driving Stake and qualifier while Blue Right Through and Sharon Price claimed two red ribbons as well.
Ain’t I Somethin and Luanne Kilday loped their way to victory in the Country Western Pleasure Stake as Monsignor and Marie Gwinn claimed reserve. Gwinn and Monsignor captured the top honors in the qualifying class as Freedom’s Vision claimed reserve.
A Piece Of The Roc and Lindsey Newsom were the top pair in the Country Hunter Pleasure while Beleza and Deana Gilliam were reserve.
Equitation
Reagan Huguley showed off her equitation prowess to take home top honors in the Saddle Seat Equitation Championship as well as the Pleasure Equitation class. Reserve honors in the Saddle Seat Equitation Championship belonged to Alyssa Allen, while Kristen Panos stepped up for the red ribbon in the pleasure equitation division.
Vanessa Patch took home the top honors in the Walk/Trot Saddle Seat Equitation 10 and Under Championship and qualifier. Cagle James finished reserve in both classes with her trusty mount Seattle Song.
Friesian
Always a favorite among the crowd, the Friesians made their show ring appearance with Gregor and Ashley Walker up for the Shady Nook Farm to take the top honors in the championship and qualifier. Hoera Boszorg II and Kelsey Baird were reserve in both classes as well.
Academy
Academy winners were: Patricia Wagner, Denese Patch, Kim Davidson, Nicole Price, Melissa Chatto, Kayla Wilson, Natalie Swimmer, Kayla Wilson, Christine Harrelson, Savannah Aaron, Hanna Faggart, Alex Cedrone, Amy Cedrone, Karsen Motsinger and Claire Badgley.
This concludes the highlights of the ASAC Spring Classic Horse Show. Complete results can found and searched by clicking here.
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