Stoner Ridge Farm, Kentucky,Tennessee Walking Mountain Horse

2008 Champions

There’s No Business Like Show Business

Congratulations
to
Barb’s Stormy Knight, was inducted into the hall of fame in January 2008.

Barb’s Stormy Knight, owned by Don & Nancy Copland and trained by Robert Lawson, earned AGMH Under Saddle Platinum Merit Status in 2007 with his Western Grand Championship win. He is now Double Platinum (Versatility and Under Saddle) and was inducted into the AGMH Hall of Fame. There are only two other horses to have received Hall of Fame status to date: the renown Choco Dock and VBF’s Storm Warning. Congratulations Stormy!!!

SRF’s Silver Sundown
As winner of the 2007 High Point Award in the 4 Year Old Stallions and Geldings Classic Pleasure division, SRF’s Silver Sundown was a strong competitor. Now, as a five year old breeding stallion, Silver continues to excel in some of the most competitive classes showing on the UMH circuit. His phenomenal temperament allows him to compete equally in versatility classes as well as in conformation and on the rail classes. Silver’s first foal crop has all been sold and we’re looking forward to seeing his second crop arrive in the spring. More information about his pedigree is available on the Stallions page. Look for him in the Classic Stallions, Trail Obstacle, Pro-Am, and Classic Championship classes this year under the direction of his trainer, Charlie DeAtley. He is owned by Steve Heuslein of LaCrescent, MN.

Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Trail Obstacle – 4th
Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Stallions Classic – 4th
Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Versatility Award – 5th
Three Phase Event – Dressage Intro Level Test B (70.5) – 2nd
Three Phase Event – Stadium Obstacle – 1st
Three Phase Event – Cross Country – 3 way tie for 1st
Three Phase Event – Over all Novice Level – 1st
Three Phase Event – High Point Beginner Novice/Novice – 1st

Gaitway’s Jasmine Joy

As the UMH Reserve World Champion Western Pleasure horse, “Jazzy” will be competing again in 2008. We are adding an additional element of versatility to her job assignment. Jazzy will have a juvenile rider this year. In addition to Steve and Robert showing her in the Country Trail Pleasure and versatility classes, Lauren Hickey will be showing her in Showmanship, Equitation, Dressage, Cross Country, Trail Obstacle, Western and on the rail classes. Jazzy will also be representing the Mountain Horse breeds at the Equine Affaire in April. She’s well built and has a fantastic gait. Steve Heuslein is Jazzy’s owner, and she is trained by Robert Lawson.

Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Trail Obstacle – 5th
Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Open Western – 4th
Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Pro Am CTP – 3rd – Robert & Steve
Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Mares CTP – 5th – Steve
Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Open Amateur CTP – 3rd – Steve
Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – CTP Championship – 3rd
Three Phase Event – Dressage Intro Level Test B – 1st
Three Phase Event – Stadium Obstacle – 2nd
Three Phase Event – Cross Country – 5th
Three Phase Event – Over all – 4th

Three Phase Event – Lauren - Dressage Intro Level Test A – 1st
Three Phase Event – Lauren - Stadium Obstacle – 1st
Three Phase Event – Lauren - Cross Country – 1st
Three Phase Event – Lauren - Over all Beginner Novice Youth – 1st

Pepper’s Just Plain Pretty
UMH Versatility High Point Champion, Pepper’s Just Plain Pretty, is competing again in 2008. As a five year old, Pepper will be entering Conformation, Trail, Western, Trail Pleasure and Versatility venues as well as the Open Four Gait class. Pepper has also been selected along with her trainer, Charlie DeAtley, to compete in the Extreme Cowboy Race at the Equine Affarie April 10-13. Pretty she comes and pretty she goes . . . her name says it all, Pepper’s Just Plain Pretty. Watch as she glides around the ring as smooth as silk. Don and Nancy Copland of Brookville, IN are her owners.

Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Open 4 Gait – 1st
Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Trail Obstacle – 2nd
Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Open Western – 6th
Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Versatility – 3rd
Three Phase Event – Dressage Training Level Test 1 – 3rd
Three Phase Event – Stadium Obstacle – 4th
Three Phase Event – Cross Country – 3rd
Three Phase Event – Over all Training Level – 3rd

Knight’s Sudden Storm

As a two year old, “Stormy” was lightly competed in the show ring but you will be seeing more of him in 2008. His trainer, Charlie DeAtley, has concentrated on establishing a firm foundation for this beautiful gelding. His conformation, gait, and extreme good looks are outstanding. Stormy has lots of talent and a good mind.

This beautiful gelding is for sale.
Contact Robert for additional information, 859-988-9092.
Knight’s Sudden Storm is owned by Harold and Gayle Brown of Abbottstown, PA.

Al Prewitt/ - Spring Premier – 3 yo Stallions/Geldings Classic – 6th

China

It is unusual for owners to be the same age as their horse but this is the case with 4 year old China. She actually belongs to Ella Tillery, 4 year old granddaughter of Don and Nancy Copland. While Robert is training and showing her now, it won’t be long before he hands over the reins to Ella who will show her in juvenile classes in a few short years. We appreciate the opportunity to help folks (especially the young ones) learn about the art of horsemanship. Look for China in the Country Trail Pleasure division and versatility classes this year.

Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – CTP Mares – 4th
Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – CTP Championship – 4th

Thunder Hill’s Star Gait (Gaitor)

Competing this year in versatility events as well as in on the rail classes is Thunder Hills Star Gait better known by his barn buddies as ‘Gaitor’. He was a strong competitor last year in the Three Phase Event and will be competing again this year with his owner, Letha Wood. Gaiter will also be ridden in the juvenile classes by Letha’s daughter, Brielle. We are looking forward to a fantastic season with this perky little gelding. He is being trained by Kevin Kiper.

Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Juvenile 12-17 Trail – 6th Brielle
Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Ladies Open Trail – 5th – Natalie
Three Phase Event – Leatha - Dressage Intro Level Test A– 3rd
Three Phase Event – Leatha - Stadium Obstacle – 3rd
Three Phase Event – Leatha - Cross Country – 3rd
Three Phase Event – Leatha - Over all – 3rd

Merry Go Blue

World Grand Champion Merry Go Blue is a 13 year old stallion who has beautiful conformation, gait, and a disposition that you simply won't believe for a breeding stallion! His foals carry his phenomenal attributes and are simply a pleasure to watch gait in the field (See the Breeding page). He is so light and responsive he can be ridden with a halter and lead rope. We are looking forward to competing him in Park Pleasure division this year with his trainer, Charlie DeAtley. Merry Go Blue is co-owned by the Copland's and the Lawson's.

Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Stallions Park – 1st – Unanimous
Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Park Championship – 1st

Nickolei’s Sophie

Sophie is new to the SRF show line-up for 2008. She is a beautiful chocolate mare and has lots of talent. She will be showing in the Classic Pleasure division. Her trainer, Charlie DeAtley will be showing in the mare class and Lyngle will be showing in the new Non-Pro and the Ladies Open Classic classes. We’re looking forward to a great season with Sophie.

Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Mares Classic – 5th
Al Prewitt/Spring Premier – Men’s Open Classic – 6th

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Paris, KY 40361
859-988-9092 cell 859-749-3008

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