What’s the obvious reward for winning reserve champion in Grand Prix at festival of champions? Buy a new colt!!!
Everyone meet Tarantino by Jovian X Olivi X Rubenstein. I’m honored that Marsha Voica thought I’d be a worthy partner for this stellar colt.
As everyone probably knows I love to buy foals and take the long road with each one. It’s extremely fun to share in the journey with the breeders. Thank you again Marsha! I’ll be having a sip of champagne to celebrate. 🥂
Festival of champions is a show that I’ve eagerly watched online for years and this year we thought maybe it would be a good idea to go in person. Wendy and I packed our rig to the gills and we drove up to Chicago together. My super coach Allison Brock has been revamping our training strategy and we have found so much more available in his quality which blows me away after already been working so well in the GP. I was thrilled to be able to showcase a bit of it this week even though things aren’t 100% solid yet.
I really have to thank everyone who is part of “team Ramzes” for helping us to shine. Owner Wendy Sasser for literally riding every stride with us. Molly O'Brien for taking impeccable care of Ramzes and putting up with spazzy horse show me. Lauren Bamford for being our rock/macgyver/cheerleader and all around badass. I have to thank each sponsor for making sure we both look and feel our best. Custom Saddlery Cavaliere Couture Natural equine essentials Hygain Elemental Equine NSC USA @bitandbeefarm Standard Issue Equestrian
As always thank you to the show organizers and sponsors for making these shows happen. It was incredible to have so much energy and excitement at the venue. It really felt special.
This horse was found as a yearling by his owner Wendy. He was bred by Cornell University with a mare and stallion donated to the program from Iron Spring Farm. I’m so grateful that Wendy has believed in us all these years even when I did not. There are so so many hard days and down times in this sport so I am thrilled to celebrate those special highs when they come along. Cheers to everyone who competed last week!!