Brownland Farm, Franklin, TN, hosted two back-to-back horse shows in early July. The first show, June 29-July 3, 2016, concluded early enough on Sunday, July 3 to allow folks an early departure for their 4th of July celebrations. The second show was the Mid-South Classic, July 6-10, 2016.
Brownland Farm Summer, June 29-July 3
The stand-out class of the Brownland Farm Summer show was the $25,000 Grand Prix, which found spectators on the edge of their seats watching the super fast jump off. Miguel Ventura and Quan set the clear round pace to beat, and it wasn’t until the last ride when Lauren Hester and Warinde B jumped a clear round with a faster time by 0.4 second to clench the victory. Lauren also placed 4th on Arly, and Ventura placed 9th on Helen. Richard Rinehart was third with Donnalaris and Shannon Hicks was fifth with Emir D.
Brownland Farm offers special thanks to the folks Tennessee Equine Hospital for sponsoring the Sunday brunch for those watching the Grand Prix.
The Hunter Derby attracted 22 entries, regularly gaining in popularity with exhibitors. The added bonus of allowing everyone to complete their Handy round is an attractive component. With a 7:00 am start, the spectators were able to enjoy the cooler morning air. Middle Tennessee’s own Matt Martin won the season’s fifth Hunter Derby aboard Karen Kogon's Casino Royal. Tony Font was second on Copa Cabana and Emily Williams was third with Petra.
Mid-South Classic, July 6-10
The Hunter Derby was even more popular at the second show, attracting 25 entries. Julie Curtin and Enticement won this show’s $5000 Brownland Farm Hunter Derby. Emily Williams and Petra were second, with Andrea Stout and Let’s Talk coming in third.
This show’s $25,000 Grand Prix attracted 17 entries – and it was another face-off between Miguel Ventura and Lauren Hester. At this show, it was Miguel Ventura taking the win with Helen, and Lauren Hester settling for second aboard Warinde B. She was just 0.2 second behind Miguel and Helen! Andrea Simpson and Concardo placed third; Shannon Hicks and Emir D were fourth; and Tony Font with Von Casius was fifth. In addition, Lauren Hester was 8th with Arly and Ventura was 10th with Quan.
Brownland Farm Summer, June 29-July 3
The stand-out class of the Brownland Farm Summer show was the $25,000 Grand Prix, which found spectators on the edge of their seats watching the super fast jump off. Miguel Ventura and Quan set the clear round pace to beat, and it wasn’t until the last ride when Lauren Hester and Warinde B jumped a clear round with a faster time by 0.4 second to clench the victory. Lauren also placed 4th on Arly, and Ventura placed 9th on Helen. Richard Rinehart was third with Donnalaris and Shannon Hicks was fifth with Emir D.
Brownland Farm offers special thanks to the folks Tennessee Equine Hospital for sponsoring the Sunday brunch for those watching the Grand Prix.
The Hunter Derby attracted 22 entries, regularly gaining in popularity with exhibitors. The added bonus of allowing everyone to complete their Handy round is an attractive component. With a 7:00 am start, the spectators were able to enjoy the cooler morning air. Middle Tennessee’s own Matt Martin won the season’s fifth Hunter Derby aboard Karen Kogon's Casino Royal. Tony Font was second on Copa Cabana and Emily Williams was third with Petra.
Mid-South Classic, July 6-10
The Hunter Derby was even more popular at the second show, attracting 25 entries. Julie Curtin and Enticement won this show’s $5000 Brownland Farm Hunter Derby. Emily Williams and Petra were second, with Andrea Stout and Let’s Talk coming in third.
This show’s $25,000 Grand Prix attracted 17 entries – and it was another face-off between Miguel Ventura and Lauren Hester. At this show, it was Miguel Ventura taking the win with Helen, and Lauren Hester settling for second aboard Warinde B. She was just 0.2 second behind Miguel and Helen! Andrea Simpson and Concardo placed third; Shannon Hicks and Emir D were fourth; and Tony Font with Von Casius was fifth. In addition, Lauren Hester was 8th with Arly and Ventura was 10th with Quan.