We had multiple trailers parked out in the field, our judge, Alisa Berry, under her scary blue tent, sat on top of the hill overlooking our awesome courses, thanks Kristen! All of Mane Top’s horses and ponies were perfectly behaved and the show ran as smoothly as possible. We had entries in almost every class/division, the food was awesome, thanks Lambert’s, and thanks to Yvonne McMahon we had milkshakes as a special treat!

We had pony rides, hay rides, a raffle of various items thanks to Harris Tire, Accutemp, The Animal Hospital of Lynchburg, and Y-Nots by Linda Melton, and we can’t forget our fabulous EASTER EGG HUNT! Kristen’s Aunt, Uncle, and cousins were in town to visit their mare, Laura, who is in foal with Mane Top’s baby by Paparazzo, due in July :) Thanks to them, all of the 400 eggs we stuffed with CANDY and MONEY were hidden all around the farm.

The hunt was a successs with big kids and little kids searching around the farm, everyone had a blast. What a success! Thanks to all who supported Mane Top’s Fun Festival!

We hope those of you who trailered in will join us for our future shows!

WE WILL POST OUR NEXT SHOW DATES ON OUR CALENDAR SOON

Codi showed Bon Jovi (JJ) and Better Than Red (Beryl) in the Green Hunter’s. JJ ended up 2nd and 5th in the over fences and Beryl was 4th and 6th over the jumps and 5thin the flat. They both are well on their way to being the champions that they are!

Megan McMahon picked up a sweet catch ride on Beryl for the Equitation on the Flat (14 and under) and Special Children’s Hunter’s. She did a FABULOUS job on a horse she had never ridden and had some impressive riding moments. We look forward to Megan having more opportunities to ride and show Beryl.

Maggie Kelleher had a wonderful day on her horse Sox. She was 2nd in the Equitation on the Flat (15-17) and was WON her first over fences class in the Children’s Hunter’s!!! She was 6thin the second jumping class and 4th in the flat.

Overall we enjoyed our horse show an all ran smoothly. Now on to the next! Mane Top will be covering BOTH Sweet Briar College Horse Show AND BridgewaterCollege Horse Show this weekend, 3/27 and 3/28. Look for us there and be sure to say hello!

Thanks to all the parents for their support and contributions at the show!

We will be changing to a monthly membership. Basically moving from 6 lesson packages to 4 payments that will be due the first lesson of every month.  The months that offer 5 weeks for certain days will be offered to boarders at the discounted monthly price or to non-boarders at the individual lesson price.  Cancellation is required 24hrs in advance in order to make up your lesson.  Of course, in emergency situations we will try to be as accommodating as possible.  Kristen will be offering make-ups mostly Thursday and Sunday and Codi will be offering make-ups on Wednesday and Sunday.  If the cancellation is due to weather or Mane Top, you will be guaranteed a makeup without restriction and in extreme prolonged periods (unpredictable circumstances) a discount on the following month’s membership fee will be applied.  Please call if you have any questions or concerns.

The new prices are as follows:

1 private lesson: $55             

1 group lesson: $45

1 pony ride: $35

1 private lesson once a week (4 lessons for month): $210

2 private lessons a week (8 lessons for month): $410

1 group lesson once a week (4 lessons for month): $170

2 group lessons a week (8 lessons for month): $330

1 pony ride a week (4 lessons for month): $130

2 pony rides a week (8 lessons for month): $250

We value your business and deeply appreciate your support. Thank you Thank you!

**If your package is up before March 1st you may pay $29/group or $39/private per lesson until the end of the month or if you have lessons left over, you will be credited $29 or $39 for each remaining lesson toward your membership.

Saturday, Jan. 23rd, Mane Top will be hosting one of their monthly festival shows. The show begins at Noon and will continue until about 4pm. Whether you are a rider or just looking for something to do on a Saturday afternoon, you will enjoy this event.

Division sponsors include:

Nelson and Co. Contractors

Y-Nots Jewelry handcrafted by Linda Melton

Thanks to all Mane Top Family and friends who help make our shows a success!