Level Up Equestrian LLC

08/08/2024

We went to The Fair straight from the East Coast Championships! There was a bit of a rocky start 🤧 but all went well and everyone ended up with amazing accomplishments!

Beth Knapp and TCF Solange earned the championship roses in HA Show Hack and HA Country Pleasure ATR Select rider 🌹
They also took a Top 5 award in the HA Native Costume. This girlpower team always impresses wherever they go 🤩

Jeremy Knapp and Redford collected top ribbons in the EAHS and continued to put in fantastic rides in the Walk/Trot 11+ Division. These two are always so much fun to watch, and Jeremy always comes out of the ring with a smile 😁

Hanna Hemming and MSU It’s Showtime put in work all summer to come out Reserve Champions in the Intro C Division (scored a 9 for some movements!) and also took the top of the cards in SHUS Dressage Type ATR Limit Rider 🌹 It was so fun to see Hanna take her first victory pass - hard work pays off 🥇

Hanna’s HA Hunter Notorious B I G continued to learn the ways of being a show horse! The “Freeloader” put in a solid performance in HA Hunter Pleasure Ladies and Gentleman to take the Reserve Championship with Amy Desposito. Each show gets better and better for this guy 🥳

Thank you to the amazing show staff and volunteers for an organized and entertaining show! Even with ring conflicts and crazy storms, everyone works so hard to keep things running smoothly!

08/06/2024

We were honored to represent Arabians and Half Arabians at the Jeannette Zangerle Memorial Parade of Breeds at The Sussex County Horse Show!! 🐴🎡🍋

We had so much fun showing off the beauty and versatility of our horses. Beth and Sage, Hanna and Mojito & Lauren and Rio, you made us so proud!! 🌟

And our friends from Seraphim Stables LLC won the championship!! Congratulations Jess and Church!! 🤩

Thank you to the show management staff and volunteers for such a great event, it was so organized and well put together!! Cheers to all your work behind the scenes!! 😊

07/22/2024

We had a blast at the Sussex Dressage Show hosted by Windy Hollow Hunt!! How lucky are we to be able to show at a facility like this right around the corner (literally) from home!!

Lauren Cunico and Resurrection Bask continued their winning partnership, taking top ribbons in first and second level. They debuted their First Level Musical Freestyle to score of 68%!! This is another accolade to add to their already impressive resume!!

Nancy Ricter and La Bella Vida had so much fun at their first official recognized dressage show!! Each test got better and better, and they now have ambitions to do a musical freestyle (someday)! This pair had loads of potential and we can’t wait to see the progression!!

Hanna Hemming and MSU It’s Showtime came out for a day and came away with some great scores, taking away another blue!! This pair has worked tirelessly this year, and will be heading out to the East Coast Championships next week - hard work pays off!!

We had another exciting debut this week!! Lori Bevacqua’s homebred Jesse went to his first horse show with trainer Brian Zangerle, and was a SUPERSTAR!! He took the show atmosphere and schedule in stride and showed more confidence each day. We are all so proud and excited for Jesse, as we have watched him grow up from day one!!

Thank you to the Windy Hollow staff and volunteers for putting on a well run show and always having wonderful hospitality!!

07/17/2024

We are excited to be participating in this event in honor of a wonderful woman!!

Come cheer on our Arabians, Half Arabians, and Morgans, along with many other breeds from other farms!!

Want to show off your favorite horse breed??
Well Then This Event Is For You!!! 🐎
Parade Of Breeds ~ Monday Evening ~ August 5, 2024 ~ Main Ring
Entry Date Extended 7/25/2024

Last year brought a great and unique group of horses so be sure to watch the event and learn about various breeds and disciplines even if you can not patriciate.

Questions contact Marian Smith 973-945-3584 or [email protected]

Please see Parade Of Breeds Section for PDF Entry & Other Required Forms.
https://sussexcountyfairgrounds.org/html/horse-shows.cfm

07/14/2024

We are lovin’ the summer vibes ☀️😎

Lots of fun and laughs to be had around the farm!

Up next is the Windy Hollow Dressage Show - we are excited to be debuting some new teams and some new tests 🎉🎶🍀

06/24/2024

What a successful and fun show at the PA Arabian Games!! Thank you to the amazing staff, volunteers and judges for a smooth show despite the heat!! We had a great time catching up with friends and making memories!!

Laura Butler and Blue Aint Your Color decided blue is their favorite color! They won an Intro C test and unanimously won the HA Performance Halter class! This team have been putting in the time at home and it was so exciting to see great progress!

Lauren Cunico and Resurrection Bask had an outstanding show, winning a 1-3 & 2-1 test, unanimously winning Purebred Sport Horse under Saddle AOTR and coming away with the Championship as well! This pair have been competing for many years together and put a beautiful presentation together in every class!

Hanna Hemming’s Notorious B I G did a lot of growing up at this show! Competing with Amy Desposito in the HA Sport Horse under Saddle and HA Hunter Pleasure Open, the “Freeloader” started to understand his job and gained more confidence in the show ring!

Beth Knapp and TCF Solange had so much fun trying a new divison, HA Costume! They made a stunning pair and are looking forward to showing in this division!

Jeremy Knapp and Tamar’s Fandango are a new team getting to know each other, and they had a great presentation (and cheering section, thank you everyone!) in the Purebred Performance Halter! Beth had some good rides with “Danny” in Dressage and Sport Horse as well!

06/09/2024

What a weekend - the three day show marathon comes to an end!! We enjoyed awesome rides and weather at Windy Hollow and Augusta Training Center for the Level Up Schooling Show. Thank you Heavenly Rose and Breezy View for coming out to join us at the farm!!

There were lots of smiles and blue ribbons this weekend, but I am most proud of how everyone came together to support and help each other (and me!!) I am so grateful for the awesome “crew” we have!!

Next up, PA Arabian Games!!

06/02/2024

Beautiful weather, beautiful horses, what more could we ask for? 💙🐴☀️

05/21/2024

Results are in! Big Congratulations are in order for the Level Up Team!

Notorious B I G at his first ever horse show:
1st HA Performance Halter Geldings with Hanna Hemming
2nd and Reserve Champion HA Hunter Pleasure with Amy Desposito
Owned and loved by Hanna Hemming

BH Rio’s Icon
69% Intro C (2nd place), 1st Arabian Hunter Pl Maiden Rider, 3rd ATR Championship with Corey Bailey (also his first every rated show)
4th Sport Horse under Saddle, 1st Arabian Hunter Pleasure ATR and Champion Open Hunter Pleasure with Jaclyn Poshkus
Owned and loved by Level Up Equestrian

Blue Aint Your Color
Intro C - 66% (3rd) & 67%(2nd)
Training One - 65% (4th) & 60% (4th)
5th Sport Horse Under Saddle with Amy Desposito
Owned and loved by Laura Butler

MSU It’s Showtime
70% Training Three (3rd), 2nd Arabian Sport Horse under Saddle with Amy Desposito
78% and 68% Intro C (1st both times), High Score Intro Level Champion with Hanna Hemming
Owned and loved by Level Up Equestrian

05/20/2024

That’s a wrap on the NJ HAHA Show!! What an amazing weekend!! Final results will be posted - for now we are still soaking in all the fun, personal bests and new team debuts!! 💙🐴🍀

05/18/2024

What a fun first day in Dressage and Sport Horse!! Everyone came away with great rides and some personal bests in dressage scores!! Up next: Main Ring!!

05/16/2024

Warm up day at the Horse Park! We are excited to start showing tomorrow!!

05/13/2024

Congratulations to our riders on the first show of the year - everyone had great rides and feedback to continue to improve. We had a lot of new and young teams - all of the baby horses did us proud!!

Thank you to Sarah Stinneford Equestrian, Breezy View Farm and Heavenly Rose Equestrian for joining us!!

05/12/2024

Thank you to all our competitors for coming out to join us at our first home show, I am so grateful we wound up with a beautiful day!

Thank you Kari Allen for judging and for your awesome feedback to everyone!!

Thank you to the Level Up Crew for helping me keep things going all day (and for sending me to Urgent Care 😂)

Next show is Saturday June 8th!

04/26/2024

Who is ready to head down centerline?!

Entries are now open for the Level Up Dressage Schooling Show on Saturday, May 11th in Augusta NJ. Get feedback from “L” judge (with distinction) Kari Allen so you can get ready for the summer shows!!

Please contact Amy Desposito for more information. Entries can be sent through FB Messenger or [email protected].

04/25/2024

Catching up around the farm the past couple of weeks! We are gearing up for show season and still waiting for warmer weather!

I’m so proud of all the teams working so hard to achieve their goals - we have a big year ahead and it is so fun to see things coming together 😍🐴🌟

04/21/2024

Thank you Dr. Danielle DCS Physical Therapy for an awesome clinic yesterday!! We all have to work on the “things” in order to get the “feels!”

I’m so excited for everyone that gained new feels and better understanding of their riding. We can’t improve our horses if we don’t improve ourselves! 🐴💪🌟

04/19/2024

Happy Weekend!! We hope everyone gets the personal space they need 😂

04/17/2024

Spring is in the air! Who is ready for horse shows and sunny days?! Let’s get those farmer tans going 😂

04/15/2024

Congratulations to Lauren Cunico and Resurrection Bask on their USEF Horse of the Year Awards!!
Region 15 CHAMPION Arabian Dressage Amateur - 3rd Level
Region 16 CHAMPION Arabian Dressage Open - 3rd Level

Lauren was Amy’s first official student at Carousel Farms, starting with Electric Slide in Intro Level. Lauren and Zephyr became quite the team in their time together, showing at Arabian and Open Dressage Shows. They were Top 5 at the 2021 Arabian/Half Arabian Sport Horse Nationals in First Level (with multiple other Top Tens) and this past summer they worked their way up the levels to earn their USDF Bronze Medal!!

We can’t wait to see them continue to make the Level Up family proud, and we wish Zephyr a very Happy Birthday today 🥰🦄🎂

04/09/2024

We almost missed ‼️

We love the unicorns we own and ride, but what about unicorns that take care of them? Thank a special someone in your life that spreads a little magic wherever they go!! 🩷🦄

04/08/2024

We are ready for the Solar Eclipse - are you?!
😂 ☀️🌙🕶️

04/04/2024

Today is 🥕

Be sure to give your equine friends an extra treat 🥰

04/03/2024

Lori knows how to strut her stuff when it’s raining! ☔️

03/26/2024

Everyone has been working hard! We can’t wait to get outside - we want sunny days, not rainy days!

The first Level Up Schooling Show seems to be right around the corner - who feels ready for show season?!

03/19/2024

Rest Easy Miss Bitty. Thank you for taking care of and teaching so many young riders. You are and will forever be so loved by the Level Up crew. 🌈🦄🩷

03/15/2024

Do I know my horses or what?! 😂
Maybe I’d do better with the training horses?? 🤷‍♀️