07/15/2026
That's a wrap!
Hello, beautiful people!
Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy week to spend this steamy July Wednesday morning with us. We know summer schedules are full, and we’re grateful you chose to share your day at Heather Ridge Farm.
📋Here are the results from today: They can be found on our website at www.heatherridgefarm.org
There were a few traffic delays on 211 due to construction, and as they continue widening that road into a four‑lane highway, please plan for extra travel time heading into our August show.
Despite the heat, everyone stayed positive and flexible, and we made the schedule work. We saw excellent horsemanship all day long — hosing down horses, taking breaks in warm‑up, and putting equine well‑being first. Thank you for showing what good stewardship looks like.
A big thank‑you to Lori and Wendy for being our vendors today. The slushies were the perfect cool‑down treat, and the shopping (new shorts, earrings, and more!) added a fun touch to the morning.
🏆 High Score Celebrations
Courtney Bauer — High Score Open Dressage and Overall High Score of the show, earning a leather halter and a monogrammed saddle pad.
Jayden Watkins — Junior High Score Dressage earned a beautiful monogrammed saddle pad.
Emily Bennett — Adult Amateur High Score Dressage earned a beautiful monogrammed saddle pad.
Thank you to New Phase Low Rider (Amanda Sanderson) for providing these gorgeous saddle pads that help us make our competitors feel truly special.
Thank you to Kris and Jim Hamilton for our self‑serve food setup — simple, easy, and appreciated.
And thank you to Jason Jackson and Shawn Jackson for capturing memories behind the lens. Summer days like these fill the memory bank for years to come.
Most of all, thank you to everyone who continues to support us and chooses to spend your time at our shows. Your presence, your kindness, and your horsemanship are what make Picnics & Ponies the community we love.
📅 Remaining 2026 HRF Picnics & Ponies Shows
August 12, 2026
September 16, 2026
October 24, 2026
November 25, 2026
If you’re aiming for End‑of‑Season Awards, you still have time!
To qualify, rider/horse combinations must:
Attend a minimum of 3 shows in the same discipline
Compete as the same rider/horse pair
Points are awarded: 1st = 6 points, 2nd = 5 points, and so on
🤝 Thank You to Our Sponsors
We are deeply grateful for the support of: Seminole Wellness, Cabin Branch, Horse Hairz, JSK Photography, and New Phase Low Riders. Your contributions help us celebrate our riders in meaningful ways.
Find an ice pack, stay cool, and we’ll see you in August!
Love,
Your HRF Crew!!! (Heather, Jim, Kris, and Jason)
