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06/20/2026

Do the water pipes ever stop breaking? No time off for Nick… this one’s bad

06/20/2026

This is a bit late but last Saturday six horses and five riders from the P.F. Eventing Team attended the Pendragon Combined Test and Beginner Event. It was great practice for the green horses and for some of the riders that were kicking off the 2026 season. It’s a really fun low-key event at a beautiful venue and we appreciate all the work that the Pendragon staff puts into making it welcoming for everyone. Sorry I didn’t get more pictures, but it was amazing that we got one group picture of everyone together. That never happens!
Team Results:
2nd pl/BN CT/Rochelle Costanza/Stevie’s 5o1 Cruise
3rd pl/BN CT/Rochelle Costanza/Excel Star’s Briargate Henry
4th pl/BN CT/Katie Ryan/Fearless Star
6th pl/BN CT/Jen Nilson/Fleetwood Diamond
8th pl/BN CT/Kelly Brown/Mystic Storm
6th pl/BE/Kristina Lee on Donut
Congrats to all!

06/10/2026

BY POPULAR DEMAND, JAN BYYNY IS RETURNING to Platinum Farms for clinic!
What: show jumping on Saturday, xc on Sunday

When: June 27/28

Levels: all from Starter (2'3") on up

Cost: $300 both days, $150 on day plus a $25 facility fee

How do you sign up? Email Rochelle at [email protected]

06/02/2026

The PF Team attended The Event at Archer in Cheyenne this past weekend. What a fun event! What made it fun was the atmosphere of positivity and camaraderie. Lots of people coming together to to lift one another up and to volunteer to help make the event run smoothly. Also thanks to Becca Caufield for adding an all-level Adult Rider Team Competition to the fun! Four PFers made up the team “Platinum Fearless Unicorns” and won the Adult Team Challenge, as well as the Team Spirit Award! And because Allison Bailey (organizer) is not busy enough, she decided to add a legit 3 Day at the novice and beginner novice levels complete with road and tracks and steeplechase! We had one Team Member, Kelly Walsh, who decided to rise to the challenge and ended up getting fifth in the BN 3 Day! Also special mention to Britany Chism for being awarded a grant for $2500 from The Event at Archer 🤩!
The PF Team was very successful at this show with everyone finishing the event, many on their dressage score, and many taking home ribbons as well. GO TEAM! 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
Team Results:
🥇1st pl and Team Spirit Award in the Adult Team Rider Challenge: The PF Unicorns consisting of Ron Stephens, Rochelle Costanza, Britany Chism and Kelly Walsh
🥇First pl/OT/Rochelle Costanza on Jamie Girouard’s Eye Candy finishing on their dressage score!
🥈Second pl/OT/Olivia Brayman on Oakdale finishing on their dressage score!
🥉Third pl/OM/Ron Stephens on High Hopes Viking
4th pl/OT AND 2nd TIP award: Britany Chism on Mr. Popcorn finishing on their dressage score!
4th pl/ON/Darlene McInnes on RF Limerick finishing on their dressage score!
4th pl/OBN-B/Aspen Van der Zee on Celtic Thunder finishing on their dressage score!
5th pl/OT/Lauren Fedorczyk on Galicia finishing on their dressage score!
5th pl AND 1st pl TIP Award AND Best Conditioned 3 Day horse at all levels: Kelly Walsh on Mr. Fox!
6th pl/OT/Carter Saunders on Pretty Penny
6th pl/OBN-A/Autumn Sorensen on Rocky Mountain High finishing on their dressage score! Their first USEA recognized event!
12th pl/OBN-B/Kelly Brown on Mystic Storm, their first time at this level!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 👏👏👏👏

05/28/2026

Some of our newly painted jumps thanks to some awesome people! If you paint a jump you get a free Xc schooling (no facility fee) or credit for your next JUMPFEST entry! 😃

05/27/2026

There was a photographer at JUMPFEST '26 on Monday! Here is a link to his photos. His name is Wesley Grim. 😃

Photo collection by Wesley Grim Photography

05/26/2026

Thanks to all who attended JUMPFEST ‘26 yesterday! It was a beautiful day and fun for all! Special thanks to all of our volunteers!

05/25/2026

How many volunteers does it take to prepare for JUMPFEST ‘26 and TACK SALE?
A BOATLOAD!! 23 to be exact! 😳😳😳
Sooooo many thanks to these people who helped paint jumps, prep the Xc course, and set the show jump and obstacle course from Friday through Sunday:
Nicole Dole
Lisa Harris
Julie Pawlak
Kristina Lee
Shelly Reed
Jen Nilson
Kayce Douglas
Shannon Lewis
Jamie Girouard
Ashley Demander
Jenny Slade
Heather Bo
Delphine Etyl
Susan DeSylvia
Katie Ryan
Amanda Porterfield
Darlene McInnes
Ron and Matt
Maggie and Arthur
Nick Costanza
Rochelle Costanza
…and tomorrow working the show there will be more! Jenn Peck, Jenny Slade, Shelly Reed, Claire Cortesy, Jen Nilson, Shannon Lewis, Mary Lewis, Kayce Douglas, Maggie and Arthur
WE APPRECIATE YOU ALL!!
VOLUNTEERS ROCK 😃😃😃
It’s going to be a FUN day tomorrow!

05/24/2026

JUMPFEST '26 IS ON! We've been working hard getting everything ready for you. Come join us tomorrow for a day of FUN! Details at www.platinumfarms.org

05/19/2026

The PF Team competed at the Spring Gulch Horse Trials with much success this past weekend! The 14 Team members consisted of full time PFers (ones who take regular lessons at PF and get coaching at shows) and “adopted” PFers- ones that may not take lessons at PF but get PF coaching at shows. It was a very successful weekend for the Team across the levels and PF would like to shout out a huge CONGRATULATIONS to all! 👏👏👏
Results:
1st pl/OM/Ron Stephens riding High Hopes Viking - Special mention of his incredible dressage score of 16! 😳😳😳
1st pl/OBN-A/Aspen Van der Zee on JF Celtic Thunder ending on their dressage score! This is a brand new partnership!
2nd pl/Starter A/Barb Gasper on Carrick Diamond Legacy
3rd place/OM/Darlene McInness riding
Jimmy Wofford
3rd pl/OT/Britany Chism on Mr. Popcorn
4th pl/OT/Carter Saunders on Pretty Penny
5th pl/OT/Olivia Brayman on Oakdale
5th pl/ON/Terri Cooper on Guttenberg finishing on their dressage score
6th pl/ON/Rochelle Costanza on Eye Candy finishing on their dressage score
7th pl/OT/Lauren Fedorczyk on Galicia
7th pl/ON/Julie Pawlak on Viva La Vida finishing on their dressage score
9th pl/Starter-B/Kelly Brown on Mystic Storm
12th pl/Starter -B/Delphine Etyl on Hesa Prospector - their first time at an event!
- Kelly Walsh on Mr. Fox had a great dressage test and SJ round in the BN division and were in 2nd place. Half way around the Xc course Mr. Fox had other ideas and unfortunately they had a parting of ways . They are thankfully fine.
Also a special appreciative mention to ALL of the PF members who volunteered!! There were ALOT of you and the event could not happen without you! 👏👏👏