Sterling Malnik and Prestige
The Over The Hill Farm team spent a fun and successful time at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington for the Kentucky Summer Show and Classic, July 22-August 2.
Sterling Malnik captured multiple championships aboard ponies and horses and added a jumper to her string. Aboard Cardella, Sterling earned the Low Children’s Jumper championship during the first week, with two wins and a second.
She also claimed the Large Pony Hunter championship and reserve championship with Prestige and Casino De Luxe, respectively, the second week. Sterling also piloted Prestige to a nice win in the WIHS Pony Medal.
Sterling Malnik and Cardella
Riding Charlie, Sterling collected ribbons the in the horse equitation classes, including a win in the THIS Medal. The pair placed an impressive fourth in the USHJA National Hunter Derby in the Junior/Amateur section during week 1.
The Junior Hunters Rockette and Coronation went on to earn tricolor honors in the 3’3” Juniors both weeks, with Rockette taking the reserve championship week 1 and Coronation the championship week 2.
Clayton Farrell and Middleton added a tricolor to their collection with the Medium Green Pony Hunter reserve championship. “Clayton has done a great job bringing this young pony along,” said trainer Bill Schaub.
Clayton Farrell and Middleton
It was a super weekend for Tory Chaconas and her boys Niko and Benji. All told, the trio won seven blue ribbons in the Pre-Adult, Special Hunter and USHJA Hunter sections! And it was a sweep during the Kentucky Summer when Niko earned the championship and Benji the reserve in the Pre-Adult Hunters.
Tory Chaconas with Benji and Niko
Christina Plichta and Kingsford jumped to championship honors during week 1 in the 3’6” Amateur-Owners, and Rockaway and Cindy Chaconas scored an 85 for a winning round and finishing third in the Low Adult Hunter Classic.
It was a super week for Lauren Gumpert and her horse Ronnie, putting in top placings and smooth rounds all week long. “It was a pleasure having you join us for the summer! Thank you for all your hard work over the past few months,” said Bill.
Thank you to all our staff for all you do! #summer2020
