The Authentic LLC

03/15/2025

“Win or lose you will never regret working hard, making sacrifices, being disciplined or focusing too much. Success is measured by what we have done to prepare for competition.”
-John Smith

Sending all the good vibes and good luck wishes to these two ladies.

We are super excited have Meleya and Sadie represent the TALLC IEA Crew at Zone 4 Finals tomorrow. I’m so proud of you both. Let’s it get.

03/13/2025

AHJA KOS Jumperland Show gave us a little of everything. From the laughter, smiles, chills, competitive nature to the low key vibes.

Thank you to the crew for facilitating an awesome show. Thank you to the show management as well.

🌦️ Becca and Charlie had another great outing. Schooling their division height. The pair showed in the puddle jumpers which was a success. They ended up with a tricolor and 2nd in the stakes class ❤️‍🔥

🌦️ & Reina’s lovely partnership is truly blossoming each ride. They blazed around the .65 & .75 division with some awesome rounds. The duo ended up in the tricolors as well. Plus 4th in the low jumper stakes 💟

Now to rally the troopers for a long weekend in Tryon for IEA Zone 4 Finals 🛣️🐎

03/06/2025

We want to send all the warm wishes and a speedy recovery to our ._0820. She and her sweet Chambo had an unfortunate fall at Saturdays KOS show. Both horse and rider are okay. Thank goodness.

03/06/2025

We kicked off March with the Kick Off Show.

Thank you & whole crew your awesome hospitality.

Thank you to the show committee and board for all the behind the scene work. It was a fun weekend.

I’m proud of our TALLC riders for sticking together thru a rollercoaster weekend. We were missing a few of our normal show friends but we managed.

🌻 ._0820 & Chambo laid down some stellar trips in the schooling hunter division. They snagged some good ribbons.

🌻 .equiinee & Cola stepped up their game and competed in the 2Ft divisions over the weekend. It was a new personal goal that was met very well. Snagging ribbons was the icing on the cake. The duo stay in the top 12 of 2Ft handy challenge til the very last rider on course.

🌻 and Blue continue to make sure stride with their partnership. Snagged multiple ribbons thru out the weekend.

Blue was also champion in the baby greens and 5th in u/s invitational with some guy owns the Authentic LLC.

🌻 and Nelly were our new duo for the weekend. They had a very consistent first outing with the TALLC crew. The duo snagged numerous ribbons in the 2Ft divisions. Including champion of the LS eq division, winner of the lower ring eq challenge and 2nd in a competitive 2ft Handy challenge.

Thank you for sharing your sweet girl with the family.

Now to gear up for a couple of Jumperland riders. Plus a fun birthday event for someone we all love..

03/06/2025

First off Roll Tide! lol!! This a beyond delayed recap! Thank you to the MS State IHSA team/Horse Unit for the invitation/requesting our horses for your last season show and IHSA regional finals. It was an honor to provide horses for y’all. I loved seeing our horses help riders hit some major goals. My favorite part which will sound geeky but the horse care. 🫶🏾🐴

02/28/2025

Here’s an appreciation post for Miss Karen from Wichita lol. She is not my typical student/customer. She is my AUTHENTIC student/customer. We are going on 4 yrs together 🫶🏾. She is Cola’s favorite … don’t tell Charis ❤️

02/11/2025

A failure is not always a mistake. It may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying.
–B.F. Skinner

The MEC and TALLC crew made the trek to the Bluegrass State for Lakeside arenas Feb KHJA show. A lot of fun, smiles, mistakes and success was had by everyone.

Thank you to .busch for entrusting me on these horsey adventures. Thank you Jess & Megan for being my at home behind the scene set of hands. Thank you to the Gray & Sondermann ladies for all your help this weekend.

Recap Time:

🐴Becca and Dior had a great outing since Ocala. Schooling day made us realize our prep recipe is important. They stayed consist to win multiple tricolors both show days. Congrats gf 🫶🏾

🐴 Charlotte & Indy had a great 2nd away show. They worked out show nervous to stay consistent both day in the Future Htrs & 2’ Jumper. Good team Indy🤠

🐴 .eq & Houston had a great 2nd away show. They also battled some show nervous to end up with multiple tri colors in their divisions. WTG 🙌🏾

🐴 & Star enjoyed the jumper ring way more than we thought. Ending up with multiple tricolors both days. They also were 4th in the 2’6 Htr warm up on Saturday. Yass ma’am 👏🏾

🐴 & Nelly had a great outting together. They had many consistent trips in the 2’6 EQ, TB Htrs and earned a tricolor in the 2’9 Mod Htrs. Beep beep for success 🎉

🐴 ._0820 & Bo putting some great rounds together. Which we loved watching. They won multiple classes including the 2’6 medal & a Low Htr trip. They also earn a tied for a tricolor in the 2’9 Mod Htrs. The old man still has it in him.

Thank you for keeping his join happy!

Special thank you to Bruce Brown and the for your hospitality. We love coming for a change of scenery in February. Something magical about the Bluegrass State 🐎

02/07/2025

Zone 4 Region 2 Finals was a successful show for the TALLC IEA Riders. Goals were met by some. A couple unexpected lessons were had by some. Overall we are smiling and grateful for the experiences.

Now let’s recap the moments:

🏆Sadie laid down a winning round in the Varsity Individual Intermediate O/F class. Icing on the cake she rode MEC Sunshine Star.

🏆Isabel was in hot pursuit to a top place finish in the Varsity Individual Intermediate O/F class. She ended up 2nd behind Sadie. WTG kiddo.

🏆Lydia showed off that hardwork was going by to pay off one way or another. Completing the Varsity Individual Intermediate O/F class with awesome moments. Keep that leg strong girl.

🏆Meleya wanted to end her first season as an high school team rider with a bang. That she did snagging 2nd in a competitive Varsity Individual Intermediate Flat class. Kudos kiddo.

🏆Shelbie showed she was calm as a cucumber. It sure did shine thru to an awesome ride in the JV individual Novice O/F class. Landing her a 2nd.

🏆Kadence was excited to be riding at Regionals period. Pulling a cute pony, remembering her course and receiving a pink ribbon was a bonus. Good job kiddo.

🙏🏾 I can’t thank all my team parents for your help and support. It means a lot. From the snacks to your silent auction contributions to working the ribbon table. It’s all appreciated.

🙏🏾Thank you to Tonya, Jess and the Marigold team for your help with horses & jumps. Y’all are the best.

🫶🏾 Special Big Thank You to The Gray ladies, Simon, Susan, Deena , Morgan, Tammy, Melissa and Allison. Regional finals would not happen without y’all. Ryleigh and Anna special thank you for support and help.

🤠 Thank you to all our fellow Region 2 teams for being apart of our regional finals. Congratulations to qualify teams and individuals; including our own Sadie.

Now for some horseshowing in the Bluegrass state this weekend. Good Luck MEC/TALLC riders.

02/01/2025

It’s Regionals Eve and we are so excited to have 6 riders represent the TALLC IEA Team at Z4 Region 2 Finals tomorrow.

Congratulations again:
🎉Kadence
🎉Shelbie
🎉Isabel
🎉Sadie
🎉Lydia
🎉Meleya

“If you are a true warrior, competition doesn’t scare you. It makes you better.” -Andrew Whitworth

01/28/2025

A BIG THANK YOU is long overdue to for making the trek to Northern Alabama to wrap up 2024 with a great riding clinic. It’s awesome to see you in your element and sharing your knowledge with the riders.

Thank you to .busch and the whole team for helping facilitate this event.

Thank you all our participants as well for enduring the not so fun element of the Holiday weather.

Thank you for allowing your pony kiddos to be apart as well. I know a major reunion went down which we loved seeing.

Excited for what’s lined up this year!

01/18/2025

Major pats & props to the TALLC horses & riders on a stellar 2024 season. Looking forward to celebrating each of you this evening.

Each pair hit some major goals with the occasional peak/valley to climb. That is horse showing for ya. Excited for the 2025 season to kick off at the end of February.

Congratulations galore to the following:

🥳 Jenna Post & Fresco PF:
•Ch/Ad Eq Champion
•3rd place Ch/Ad Htrs
•3rd place Low Htrs
•5th place Modified Htrs
•5th place Rated Ch/Ad Htrs

🥳 Clooney’s Chance:
•Hopeful Htrs Res Champion

🥳Lydia Martin & Chambo:
•3rd place Modified Htrs
•4th place Schooling Htrs

🥳Rebekah Block & Dempsey Blue’s Clue:
•3rd Baby Green Htrs

🥳Rebecca Gray & Sky’s the Limit
•3rd Place Long Stirrup Eq

🥳Charis Beall & Sipping Cola
•3rd place Older Crosspole Htrs
•4th place Older Crosspole Eq

🥳Michelle Roberts & Earned Indulgence:
•3rd place Long Stirrup Htrs
•4th place Long Stirrup Eq
•4th place Starting Htrs

🥳 Michelle Roberts & Summer Solstice: 6th place Hopeful Htrs

🥳Marigold’s Star Sunshine:
•6th place Hopeful Htrs

🎉🥳🕺🏼🐴🦄🥳🎉🕺🏼

01/14/2025

Ocala thank you for helping the TALLC crew kick off the 2025 show season. We loved every min of our time down here.

Thank you to the for putting on a great two weeks of horse shows. Looking forward to next year for sure.

Thank you & for awesome hospitality per usual. Your farm is the perfect home away from home. Counting down til we are back. Hopefully longer in 2026.

It was so special to share our time with our barn friends. Thank you and the .life family for the loving support and camaraderie. Lots of memories made.

Job well done(s) are order for:

🌴 and Blue worked thru some kinks to stellars trips in the open 2’6 divisions and Res Champ in the Baby Greens WK:1

🌴 ’s Nelly got to participate in the FL both weeks. She was such a good girl; putting in stellar rounds during WK:1’s show to be Res Champion in the USHJA 2’6 division. She is offered for sale currently.

🌴Becca and Dior made thor horse show debut. Each ride got better. The duo worked hard for consisted placings in both 2’ & 2’3 division. Excited for their next outing.

🌴 .eq and Fresco made their official debut in the Adults Amateurs. Wow crazy to say. They had some of their personal best trips during WK: 1. Can’t wait for their next outing.

🌴 and Reina were a fun new team to help in FL. They worked hard for consisted placings in jumpers both weeks. Icing on the cake having both of her kids watch her compete.

🦄 Charlie continued to make progress with his rehab process. He also obtained a new fan club by the Billias sisters.

🦄June got some practice time in as well. She loved the horse show atmosphere. She is ready for some real horse show prep bootcamp now.

So lucky to have the horses, ppl and families in my corner. Cheers to the next but ready to be home 🫶🏾

12/25/2024

12/22/2024

Another TALLC Xmas Party in the books. Our 2024 one was very warm and cozy at the Block Family home. We thank you all so much for opening up your home to us.

So much laughter had amongst everyone for sure. My cheeks were cramping up. So many past riding stories shared. Haha oh the stories 🎄🫶🏾

The incredible treats and appetizers were over the top in all the right ways. The assignment of Secret Santa got intense but left everyone with smiles on their faces 🧑‍🎄🎄

Special thank you to whole the TALLC family for my lovely gifts and cards. You all put such an authentic touch on things💓🫶🏾

You all continue to remind me how incredibly lucky I am to be your fearless leader/trainer/chaos -conductor. So much love for each and every of you & your families. We sure did miss everyone who couldn’t make it 🙏🏾🎄

Now to gear up for our annual post Holiday Clinic on Friday 🎄🐴

12/12/2024

“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” – Nelson Mandela

I have so much love for this IEA team and their parents. This season was definitely a transition season for the TALLC IEA Team.

Each rider had their own version of peaks and valleys thru the season. They all handled it with poise and graceful. Rallying around one another with good/bad.

We came up short in some ways and were triumphant in others. Congrats to our Individual Regional Qualifiers:

High School:
🥳Lydia Martin- Varsity Inter Fences
🥳Isabel Elliott- Varsity Inter Fences & Flat
🥳Sadie Sandlin- Varsity Inter Fences
🥳Shelbie Harrod- JV Novice Fences & Flat

Middle School:
🥳Kadence Porter- Future Novice Fences

We are all so excited to have represent the TALLC team in February 👏🏾🐴🎉

We also would like to wish Meleya Jean good luck next month. She has one more show for Regional qualifications. 🙏🏾🫶🏾🤞🏾

Thank you our team leaders for leading from the front:
🐴Hailey Sondermann
🐴Rebecca Gray
🐴Rebekah Block

💓Also team Mom extraordinaire Jennifer Gray for your behind the scene efforts💓

Last but not least… Thank you to our team horses this season:

🦄Limerick
🦄Cola
🦄Rio
🦄Lacey
🦄Apache
🦄River

🤠Special appearance: Fresco, Reina, Bo & Blue 🤠

Mostly importantly thank you Tonya Busch & Marigold Equestrian Center for your endless love and support.

11/29/2024

The 2nd recap of November goes to our 5th Annual TALLC IEA Invitational.

Thank you to all the TALLC riders and their families for your hardwork/support. Great riding by everyone.

Thank you to all our fellow teams for participating:

Chelsea Eq Team






Duo Equine

Thank you to our show officials:


Kathleen Stamps
.m.jordan b.pugh b.pugh


Thank you to the , & the crew for opening up your farm to us last weekend.

Thank you to , mysticalacres & for your items as goodies.

Thank you to .and.perk & for fueling everyone.

Thank you Sondermann ladies for all your help.

Lastly thank you to the Gray ladies for another show together!
equiinee you are the best with these photos.

11/29/2024

1st November Recap: Another Year End Finals in the books. We left with plenty of ribbons and smiles all around.

🍁Shelbie & Rio teamed up for the YES and were quite a pair. They won the Low Jumper Stakes and snagged multiple ribbons in the LS Hunters. The duo were just outside of the ribbons in the $1500 Derby.

🍁 ._0820 & Bo had a pretty productive YES Finals. From being 4th in a competitive JR Board Eq Challenge to grabbing 7th in the $2500 derby. They laid down great trip in the Schooling Hunters, Pre-Ch/Ad Eq & Modified Hunters.

🍁 & Blue took on their first YES Finals together. They completed their first derby together. Alongside snagging good ribbons in the Schooling Hunters, Baby Greens & Pre-Ch/Ad Eq.

🍁 .eq & Fresco closed out the Jr career at theYES. Kinda bittersweet but on Adult Ammy life. The pair won the Eq Flat of the CH/AD, took 4th in the inaugural AHJA Eq Cup alongside being consistent in the Modified & Low Hunters.

🍁Cola got to lay low due to his girl .equiinee being sick. Don’t worry he got some saddle time with Michelle and G-Dawg.

🍁Becca and Nelly teamed up for the YES Finals. Helping Becca achieve a personal goal of being Res Champ in the L/S Eq division. Alongside other competitive ribbons in the hunters. We also celebrate her 17th birthday 🎉

📍Nelly is for ⛵️📍

🍁 and two equines had a very productive YES Finals. June & her got some major practice done in Hopeful Hunters. Ernie & her laid some consistent trips in the L/S division. Pushing their way to some primary color ribbons.

Special thank you Jennifer & Becca for always helping me stay on track day in day out.

Special thank you to Adam Hendon for always lending a hand to fix things for us. Alongside watching over horses while we rest.

Now for some low key time before the 2025 show season starts