08/16/2026
This summer marked a special first for FPRL. Trainer Meg Markell and five of our riders made the trip to the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida for our very first travel show, and what an experience it was. From the atmosphere to the competition, the whole crew rose to the occasion and represented FPRL beautifully. We couldn’t be prouder of this group.
Here’s how they finished:
WEC Summer Series 7
✨Noelle Smith & Hampton
2nd Low Children’s Hunter
3rd Low Children’s Equitation Flat
11th 2’6” Hunter Derby
✨Harper Ellzey & Chuck Norris
Reserve Champion Low Children’s Equitation
2nd 2’6” Hunter Derby
✨Mary Ellen Martin & Braecrest Beckham
1st 3’ Child Hunter 15-17
3rd Adult/Children’s Equitation Flat out of a super competitive group!
✨Melissa Rootes & Southern Gold
7th USHJA 2’
8th in the U/S
(in a large group, at her first ever travel show!)
WEC Summer Series 8
✨Noelle Smith & Hampton
Reserve Champion Low Children’s Hunter
Reserve Champion Low Children’s Equitation
5th 2’6” Hunter Derby
✨Harper Ellzey & Chuck Norris
1st Low Children’s U/S
2nd in the first round of the Low Children’s Classic
2nd Low Children’s Equitation Flat
✨Elizabeth Whitehead & Maxumus
2nd USHJA 2’ U/S
3rd USHJA 2’3” U/S
✨Melissa Rootes & Southern Gold successfully moved up to the 2’3” this week earning a 2nd in the 2’3” USHJA U/S
✨Mary Ellen Martin & Braecrest Beckham
4th 3’ Children’s Hunter Classic
What a bright future for this pair!!!
Stepping into a new venue like WEC takes courage, and every one of these riders handled it with poise. A huge thank you to margreat for leading the way and making this trip such a success, and to the entire team back home who flawlessly upheld the normal day-to-day activities! Here’s to the first of many travel adventures for FPRL! 🥂
Noelle smith Melissa Wildgen Rootes Mary Ellen Martin Elizabeth Munson Whitehead
