Bent Tree Farm's Newletter

(January 15, 2012)

Karen Waldron was awarded the Bill Robinson Trophy

"Karen Waldron (Shawsville, VA) was awarded the Bill Robinson Trophy for her diversity of success with Saddlebreds, Hackneys and Friesians. The Bill Robinson Trophy is presented to an equestrian competing with horses or ponies across all the breeds in harness or for driving performance in non-international competitions. She won World Championships in two breeds - including titles in the Amateur Ladies Harness and Hackney Pony World Championships at the prestigious Kentucky State Fair's World's Championship Horse Show. She also scored with World and Grand National Championships in several divisions at the 2011 IFSHA Friesian World and Grand National Championships. " USEF

 

The vision of the United States Equestrian Federation® is to provide leadership for equestrian sport in the United States of America by promoting the pursuit of excellence from the grassroots to the Olympic Games, based on a foundation of fair, safe competition and the welfare of its human and equine athletes.

The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the competition, training, coaching, travel and educational needs of America's elite and developing international, high-performance horses and athletes in partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation.

 

 

(December 15, 2011)

Bent Tree Farm announces the sad news of Hannas passing to greener pastures

"Hannes died today. It was much too soon but I had no choice. He is back with his Durk now. How we at Bent Tree loved those 2 horses." - Karen Waldron

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(December 3, 2011)

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, 2011

On the Mark - Amateur Hackney Pony Championship and Amateur Hackney pony-1st both classes

Sweetheart of Success - Amateur Harness Pony Championship-1st. Amateur Harness Pony-2nd

Heartland Blizzard - Amateur World Championship Hackney Horse-2nd, Amateur Single Hackney Horse-2nd

Moment of Excellence - Open Roadster Pony Championship-1st, Open Roadster Pony-1st driven by Larry Ella

Raymonda - Amateur Roadster Pony Championship-2nd, Amateur Roadster Pony-6th driven by Adam Bovaird

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(December 3, 2011)

Par Excellence Retires from showing

 

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(November 20, 20121)

High Performance Clinic a great success!

 

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(October 20, 2011)

IFSHA Friesian Grand National , 2011

 

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(August 28, 2011)

Louisville Champions of Champions Horse Show at the Kentucky State Fair 2010

Giselle - World's Grand Champion Harness Pony and World's Champion Harness Pony Mare

On the Mark - World's Champion Ladies Amateur Hackney Pony and Reserve World Champion of Champions Amateur Hackney Pony

Sweetheart of Success - World's Champion Ladies Amateur Harness Pony

Moment of Excellence - World's Champion Roadster Pony 50 inches and under

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(July31, 2011)

Ontario Hackney Futurity Results, 2011

Moment of Excellence - Open Roadster Pony, driver Larry Ella

Giselle - Open Harness Pony, driver Larry Ella

On The Mark - Hackney Pony Amateur, driver Karen Waldron

Sweetheart of Success - Harness Pony Amateur, driver Karen Waldron

Heartland Blizzard - Hackney Horse Amateur, driver Karen Waldron

Ramonda - Roadster Pony Amateur, driver Adam Bovaird

 

CNE Results, 2011

Moment of Excellence - Open Road Pony and Road Pony Stake, driver Larry Ella

Giselle - Open Harness Pony, driver Larry Ella

On the Mark - Hackney Pony Amateur, driver Karen Waldron

Sweetheart of Success- Harness Pony Amateur, driver Karen Waldron

Heartland Blizzard - Open Hackney Horse and Hackney Horse Amateur, driver Karen Waldron

Ramonda - Road Pony Amateur, driver Adam Bovaird

 

Special mention to the dams of Giselle and Ramonda. WC Sweet Georgia Brown is the dam of Giselle and Exhilerating. Escapade is the dam of Ramonda, WGC and WCC Sweetheart of Success, and WGC Par Excellence.

 

(July 19, 2011)

Lexington Junior League results, 2011

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(march 17, 2011)

NEW! Mountain View Humane - Waldron-Ricci Spay Neuter Clinic

Our Mission is to end pet overpopulation in this region by providing low cost, high quality spay and neuter services to the general public, while providing education on the benefits of aggressive spay and neuter programs. Last year, over 15 million cats and dogs were killed in animal shelters around the US. Stop by the clinic in Christiansburg or visit the Mountain View Humane web site for more information.

Donations accepted. In addition to cash donations, we can use a number of items on a regular basis.  Check out our wish list for items we can use. 

 

 

 

A PILATES AND FITNESS PROGRAM FOR EQUESTRIANS

Developing balance, centering, endurance, flexibility and strength for riders and drivers of all disciplines. Offered through classes,workshops and individual sessions.

After many years of preaching the importance of fitness for rider as well as horse I found an additional and very important component to true balanced fitness-Pilates. In 1994 I first experienced a week of Pilates prior to a major competition and was astounded in the difference that it made in my riding. Being undaunted by the fact that it was not offered anywhere in Virginia I decided to spend the next year in certification in Dallas,TX.

 

It was at the Oasis Physical Conditioning Center where owner, Alice Ann Daily and my mentor, Larry Lane worked through the Physical Mind Institute to assist in my completion of this first level of certification in Pilates. Since opening the Center at Walnut Grove in 1996 many great teachers have passed through the doors sharing remarkable information and certifications in multiple physical mind disciplines. Each year has brought further certifications and development of myself and past staff. Today our main focus is still in Pilates but with the addition of equiBALANCE as a logical segue to combine the equestrian aspects of a Pilates center on a horse farm and with my husband, Shawn Ricci’s total focus and training in equestrian vaulting. We are looking forward to seeing where this process will take us and are more than willing to share the work and values of a balanced smooth transition from “on the ground to on the horse”.

The Center at Walnut Grove also offers pilates weekly. Please contact Karen Waldron for more information.

 

The Center at Walnut Grove web site >>