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Greetings!
Make sure you check out the two-part write-up on Courtney and Hope that was featured on Eventing Nation's EN's Got Talent!
And, we currently have a very diverse group of sale horses to choose from. If you're looking, or know someone who is, give us a call! Or, if you need help selling your own horse, we can help with that too! We're always very appreciative of our referrals.
Courtney and Neal
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C Square Farm was out in full force for The Maryland Horse Trials (July 13-14th, Adamstown, Maryland). Courtney competed four horses, and our summer working students also had the chance to get their horses out. Courtney and Who's a Star ("Tag") competed at Intermediate - Tag's first time out since the Jersey Fresh 3-Star in May. They put in a strong dressage test, coming out 1st of 17 competitors, and they were clear in stadium jumping. Courtney was trying a new bridle for cross-country. Unfortunately, it didn't work quite like it had in practice, and they had a few stops.
 | | Tag - XC Maryland (I) - July 2013 |
Courtney and R Star ("Hope") competed at Preliminary, and after dressage they were tied for 2nd place. Both 2nd place pairs were clear in stadium and cross-country, so the tie-breaker was their cross-country times. While Courtney and Hope were under the optimum time, they ended their day in 3rd.
 | | Hope - SJ Maryland (P) - July 2013 |
Courtney and Sport made their move up to Training this same weekend. They put in a good dressage test and started their day 5th of 18 competitors. They followed that with a single rail in stadium jumping. They had a couple green stops on cross-country when Sport got very distracted by all of the obstacles around the bank complex. They got over on their third attempt and finished the rest of the course without any problems. Courtney and Rock Star ("DJ") also made a move up, and DJ completed her first Novice.
 | | Sport - Dressage Maryland (T) - July 2013 |
Summer working students, Haley Glofka and Maddie Carey, were also able to get out and compete at the Maryland Horse Trials - both at Novice. Haley rode Aristotle ("Arti") and Maddie rode Mother's Day Angel. They both came out of dressage with a 34.8 which tied them up for 8th. With a few stadium jumping penalties each, and clear cross-country runs, they ended their days up in 12th and 13th place, respectively.
For the weekend of July 27-28th, the team got an early start (3am!) and headed to the New Jersey Horse Park Horse Trials #2 in Allentown, New Jersey. Courtney and Tag competed at Intermediate. They led their division after dressage with a 26.4 and were clear in stadium jumping to hold their lead going into the cross-country. With Tag competing Advanced at the Millbrook HTs (August 1-4), Courtney intentionally kept him a little slow and, with a few cross-country time penalties, they finished up in 2nd.
 | | Tag - SJ New Jersey (I) - July 2013 |
Courtney and Hope competed at Preliminary. They put in a fabulous dressage test - with the best score of any division, a 23.6! The pair was still in 1st after stadium jumping despite a single rail, and ran clear cross-country to bring home the blue ribbon!
 | | Hope - Dressage New Jersey (P) - July 2013 |
Sport continues to gain experience at Training level. He and Courtney were in 9th place coming out of dressage. They had two rails in stadium jumping, and a clear cross-country round, to finish just outside the ribbons. DJ had her first "away event" experience, and she and Courtney competed at Novice on Sunday. She did well in dressage and had a few rails in stadium jumping, but was very brave cross-country! She dealt with the distractions of cross-country well; paths in the woods, people, etc, but they did have a green stop and finished just outside of the ribbons.
 | | DJ - XC New Jersey N - July 2013 |
Our working students were able to get out and compete again, as well - both at Novice. Haley and Arti were 9th coming out of dressage. They had a single rail in stadium and were clear around cross-country with just a little time, finishing just out of the ribbons. Maddie and Mother's Day Angel were 8th after dressage but, unfortunately, were eliminated in stadium jumping.
August 1-4 brought Courtney and Tag to the Millbrook Horse Trials (Millbrook, New York) to ride in the Advanced division. They put in a competitive dressage test, scoring a 32.8 and placing them 7th out of 46 at the end of the first day. They also put in a good stadium jumping round on Sunday, adding a single rail, to complete the Millbrook Advanced. For Saturday's cross-country, Courtney was still working to find the right mix of bridle, and they had a few kinks on course. But, it was very educational and parts of the course were very good. Changes in tack always take some getting used to, and how things work in schooling are not necessarily how they will work on competition day, so you learn, adjust, and look forward. In this case, forward is still the goal of Fair Hill CCI3* this October.
 | Courtney and Tag - Millbrook Advanced Cross-Country
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Selling a Horse? Buying a Horse?
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 Are you making the most of this competition season on the horse of your dreams? Have you moved on to a new horse that can help you reach your goals, but don't want to sell your current horse to "just anybody"?
C Square Farm has already made more than 20 happy matches so far this year, so whether you are looking to sell your long-time mount to a rewarding home, or are looking for your next up-and-coming prospect, make sure you let us help you find the right match! C Square Farm has been known for our honesty with both buyers and sellers alike for over 15 years, and every horse here is treated as our own...whatever they need, they get! Private turnout, three meals a day ... it's all included in our monthly training fee. With the competition season upon us, people from all over the country are searching for their new mount and, as a result, we need to fill our stalls. We take the time to thoroughly explain our sales process, and stay in touch with you with weekly updates. You can see what some of our happy customers have to say about their experiences by clicking HERE and HERE. If you're looking for someone with refreshing honesty and integrity who will make sense of the horse selling and buying process, email or call Courtney today! |
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C Square Farm Alumni News
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Do you have a C Square Farm alum? Be sure to keep us updated throughout 2013. We love hearing about everyone!
Mary Delton of Honeoye, NY on the purchase of Phoenix to have some fun with eventing. A special thanks to Sinead Halpin Eventing for recommending us to his former owner, Alex Argentieri, to help with the sale.
Lisa Goodyear on the purchase of Chocolatier to continue her eventing career.
Judi Kennedy of Ohio on the purchase of Smurf to enjoy as her eventing partner.
Kudos to ...
Kim Russell and I'm Perfect on their 4th in an Open Training division at The Maryland HTs (July 13-14th). She also finished 9th on Allia in an Open Training division at the same MDHTs. Kim and Allia were also 4th in a Training Rider division at the New Jersey Horse Park HTs #2 (July 27-28).
Kayla Muller and Admiralty on their 6th place finish in an Open Training division at The Maryland HTs (July 13-14th).
Tanya Bevilacqua and Honorable Judge on their 8th place finish in an Open Training division at The Maryland HTs (July 13-14th).
Shannon Case and Star Dazzler who finished 10th in an Open Training division at The Maryland HTs (July 13-14th). This pair was also 2nd in the Novice division at the U.S. Pony Club Championships (July 25-28).
Kate Chadderton and O'Larry on their win in an Open Novice division at The Maryland HTs (July 13-14th).
Seth Beaver and Mr. Bojangles on their 3rd place finish in an Open Novice division at The Maryland HTs (July 13-14th).
Kevin Case and Mullacash Paddy who finished 4th in the Junior Open Beginner Novice division at The Maryland HTs (July 13-14th).
Zoe Robinson and Thurman Richardson on their 2nd place finish in a Beginner Novice Rider division at the Chattahoochee Hills HTs (July 13-14th). Zoe also placed 5th with Chasing the Music in a Beginner Novice Rider division at the same event. Zoe and Thurman Richardson were also 5th in a Beginner Novice Rider division the weekend before at the Chattahoochee Hills HTs (July 6-7th).
Cornelia Dorr and Sir Patico on their win in a Novice Rider division at the University of New Hampshire HTs (July 14th). The pair was also 3rd in an Open Novice division at the Fitch's Corner HTs (July 19-21).
Molly Gibbons and Columbus on their Win in a Junior Open Training division at Rebecca Farm (July 25-28).
Madi Holtzman and Ollie on their 2nd place finish in a Junior Open Training division at Rebecca Farm (July 25-28).
Doug Payne and Cossino Rio on their win in an Open Training division at the New Jersey Horse Park HTs #2 (July 27-28).
Casey McKissock and Jerry's My Daddy on their 2nd place finish in an Open Novice division at the New Jersey Horse Park HTs #2 (July 27-28).
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Check the 2-part coverege in EN's Got Talent!
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Courtney and Hope at Fair Hill
(Steve Berkowitz photo)
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Wild Lightning?
Must Be Summer!
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We managed to catch a video of some crazy lightning on July 20th, after a storm passed over the farm and made its way into Maryland.
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Severe Thunderstorm
with Lightning
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Do you have your C Square logo-wear?
Whatever the season, we've got you covered...literally.
Shirts are $41
Sweatshirts are $45
Jackets are $105
yours today!
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My Tip this Month is ...
When you're traveling to a show, or even just a schooling day, make sure you pack your trailer so that your emergency supplies for your horse, and yourself, are readily accessible. You've put in the time making the perfect first aid kit, but it isn't much help when it is buried at the very front of your dressing room. We never want to think about having to break our first aid kits open, but if you ever have to, you want it to be easy to grab.
Also, make sure to check your tires for pressure - and that includes the spare! You also want to check the cap over the axel when you stop. If your bearings are running hot you want to be able to do something about it before it becomes a real emergency!
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