Farmers Union Horse Company holds first Spring Hunt Derby in Worcester

The Farmers Union Horse Company held a Spring Hunter Derby on Saturday at the Heyser Field Riding Ring in Fairview Village, Worcester Township. About 50 riders participated.

Preparation and planning started in January, according to Bill McGrane, Farmers Union president, noting that young members of the Farmers Union came together over the weeks leading up to the show to make some new jumps for the ring.

“It was great to see things come full circle,McGrane said. “Young ladies who not that long ago were themselves beginner riders, were giving back by organizing and executing a successful horse show.

    Lower Providence Police at the Farmers Union Horse Company Spring Hunter Derby on Saturday, April 11 at the Heyser Field Riding Ring in Worcester Township. (Photo by Bill McGrane)
  

    Lead line second place winner at the Farmers Union Horse Company Spring Hunter Derby on Saturday, April 11 at the Heyser Field Riding Ring in Worcester Township. (Photo by Karen Richardson)

    Derby lead line competition at the Farmers Union Horse Company Spring Hunter Derby on Saturday, April 11 at the Heyser Field Riding Ring in Worcester Township. (Photo by Billie McGrane)
 

  

“We’re so grateful for the full community participation and support,” he added. “Local EMS, fire, police and Worcester Township Supervisors all lent a hand in making this a successful inaugural event.

The winners listed in order from first place were:

• Cross Rail Judged Warm Up — Arianna Sturgeon, Court Jester; Maddie Harris, Sal; Addison Hatfield, HR Giacomo Casanova

• Cross Rail Derby (18”High Options) — Maddie Harris, Sal; Cora Sabia, Bryn Taran Flash Point; Brynn Ziegler, Heavenly Silver Belle; Jill Reilly, Loafers Lodge Mercedes; Bronwen Nields, Mona Lisa Smile; Rachel Satterthwaite, Solo

• 2’ Judged Warm Up — Elly Breeden, Polaris; Caitlyn Marion, Yours Truly; Tori Finateri, Beau Soleil 

• 2’ Derby(2’3” High Options) — Caitlin Marion, Yours Truly; Victoria Luckowski, Naughty by Nature; Payton Skinner, Bryn Taran Skylark; Colin Craig, Top O’ The Morning; Emily Robinson, Arabella; Tori Finateri, Beau Soleil

• 2’6” Judged Warm Up — Elly Breeden, Polaris; Abigail Donegan, Chill Out;  Addison Hatfield, Piccobello Z

• 2’6” Derby (2’9” High Options) — Abigail Donegan, Chill Out; Addison Hatfield, Piccobello Z; Elly Breeden, Polaris; Audrey Ibach, Million Dollar Man; Jennifer Griffiths, Miss Pugsley;Emily Donegan, Rembrandt

• Lead Line — Willow Corkum, Some Kind of Wonderful; Eliana Fiandaca, MRF Black Pearl  

• Hunter Under Saddle Stake Class —  Payton Skinner, Bryn Taran Skylark; Tori Finateri, Beau Soleil; Elly Breeden, Polaris; Isabella Schwayer, TC Smooth Operator; Ashlyn Ziegler, Heavenly Silver Belle;  Loren Kunkle, Some Kind of Wonderful

Special Awards were presented as follows:

• High Point Round (Junior) — Elly Breeden, Polaris

• High Point Round (Adult) — Alexis Ballance, Fancy Like

• High Point Round (Thoroughbred) — Alexis Ballance, Fancy Like

• High Point Trainer — Alexis Ballance, Fancy Like

“A huge thank you to all of our sponsors and especially to Equus Bella LLC for sponsoring our cross rail and lead line, Weigner Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. for sponsoring our 2’ derby, Black Horse Tavern for sponsoring our 2‘6“ derby, Plantation Field Horse Trials for sponsoring High Point trainer, and High Point thoroughbred, and last but not least, to Jess Casino Photography for sponsoring both High Point, junior and High Point adult,” McGrane said.

The Farmer’s Union founded in 1834, has been supporting the farming and now equine community in Montgomery County for over 190 years. We hold Horse Shows and attend area parades to honor the area’s agrarian past.  The next show of the year will be the 86th Annual Horse Show  on June 6. If you are interested in becoming a member check out more information at www.farmersunionhorsecompany.org or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FarmersUnionHorseCompany.