Across Town Farm

09/11/2025

Such a great week at Bruce’s Field for the Aiken Fall Festival and Governors Cup Finals!

We are so proud of Lauren Trembath and Jessica Stamatakis who were both top 5 in annual points for a very competitive SCHJA Governor’s Cup class, qualifying them for the finals their first year competing at 3’ where they held their own.

Lauren also stepped up to the plate with her new horse “Daniel’s Jack,” with ribbons in a large, competitive Older Children’s division and a 4th out of 15 in the THIS with an 84.

Jessica and “Fernhill Divergent” moved up to the 3’3 with a 4th in the NCEA Medal.

Julia Stamatakis and “Crafted” had ribbons in the 12-14 and Younger Children’s with a hack win in great company.

Penny Bradley and “Pisani” had ribbons in a big Low Children’s division with a win over fences on Sunday.

Lily Schmitt and “Nefriet EBZ” were 6th, 7th and 8th out of 32 in the 1.0 Junior Jumpers with 11th in the Classic.

Allie Robards and “Wrozbita” picked up a blue in the 1.0 juniors along with a 4th and 5th for Champion.

Sonja Boorman and “Winterfell” stepped up to the plate in the 2’6 Low Adults for the very first time, finishing with a beautiful trip in great company on Sunday. Sonja’s “Montrose” also joined us to ticket at his first rated horse show and was a superstar!

Molly Rosenzweig’s “Caballero” competed at his second hunter show and stepped right up to the 3’ Greens with ribbons.

“Samba Do Brasil” and Gwen Valvano moved up to the 1.20 Amateurs with a 2nd and a 5th in the Classic.

Lucy and Hailey wrangled the children and ponies and Allyson and Jess kept things going at home! So grateful for our team!

09/11/2025

Congratulations to the Westbrook Family on their lease of the very best “Hide and Seek.” We could not have picked a better home than with Trainer, Katie Hines! Thank you to The Stamatakis Family for trusting us to represent their horses. We can’t wait to see Peep and Sydney in the show ring this fall! ❤️ 🦄

09/03/2025

“Caballero” - 2019, 16.2H Westphalian Gelding by Cristallo I (Cornet Obolensky.) “Belly” is a scopey, talented 3 ring prospect. While he is still green, he has spent the year learning the ropes in the jumper ring from his first .90 trip in February to the 1.25 this spring and now the 3’ hunters. Belly has a great jump with an easy lead change. Brave, easy to prepare, just needs mileage. Ready to step into the National Derbies and 3’ Equitation rings. He is truly one that can do it all and will never take a bad picture! Sweet and easy to live with, very attractive. Great investment to bring along as a 3’6 horse. Upper mid 5’s to keep. Can be seen at Bruce’s Field this week!

08/23/2025

We are happy to welcome Ashley Simon and her horse “High Roller” (Rolo) to the farm and looking forward to these two getting back into the show ring together this fall!

08/20/2025

🌟 Superstar Alert ‼️ 🌟

Proud to have Hailey Johnson on our team ❤️

🌟 EAP Rider Spotlight 🌟
Congratulations to Hailey Johnson of Chapel Hill, NC, a recipient of the Discipline, Dedication & Determination Award presented by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services at the MZ Farms/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Session at Tryon International Equestrian Center!

My week at Tryon International for the Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Session was an incredible experience. I am so thankful to have been able to work with Kat, Tracy, and Candice, and alongside a fantastic group of riders that supported and encouraged each other. Everyone’s knowledge and experiences helped me grow as a horsewoman and made the week incredibly impactful.

08/14/2025

We are so sad to see our favorite barn princess go but couldn’t have picked a better home for the year than with our friends at beautiful Deer Creek Farm! We are excited to cheer on Noel and Cleo together and to see Lauren step up on her new horse! Thank you to the Trembath Family for trusting us to find Cleo her next person ❤️

08/12/2025

Congratulations to the Williamson Family on their purchase of "Camexico." We are so excited to add this sweet guy to our farm family and enjoyed getting to know him at the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show where he stepped right up to the plate bringing home some top ribbons in a huge Low Adult division with Morgan Collie!

08/08/2025

Allie Robards and “Gayfield’s Great Scot” take on Scotty’s first Pony Finals with a 17th place finish over fences, 19th overall in the Medium Greens and 6th place owner/rider. This has been such a journey with this pony from his very first horse show to jumping around the Rolex. Thank you to the wonderful Robards Family for your patience and trusting the process with this special pony. Thank you to Andrea Barr and Shannon Bishop at Riverside Farm for selling us Scotty, putting the most beautiful lead change on him and sticking with us all the way including coming to cheer him on today! We could not have done this without you. Grateful for another year in Kentucky seeing rewarded for her hard work.

08/04/2025

Whirlwind week in the mountains with the best group!

The jumpers were on fire this week! 🔥
🌟 Wrozbita and Allie Robards picked up two wins out of 17 1.0 Junior/Am Jumpers to secure the Championship as well as the Grand Championship!
🌟 Nefriet EBZ and Lily Schmitt followed suit for the Reserve Champion in the 1.0 Junior/Am with a 3rd in the Classic
🌟 Samba Do Brasil and Gwen Valvano won a class in the 1.10 Amateurs and picked up the win in the 1.10 Amateur Classic for the 1.10 Amateur Championship

In the hunter ring 👑
🌟Fernhill Divergent and Jessica Stamatakis were 2nd in both the Governors Cup out of 26 and the NCHJA Junior Medal. They had several big ribbons with scores in the 80’s in the Older Children’s with a 6th in the Classic out of 31.
🌟 Cleopatra and Lauren Trembath had ribbons in the Older Children’s out of 18 and finished with a 7th in a competitive THIS Medal.
🌟 Crafted and Julia Stamatakis consistently stayed in the 80’s for every trip with top 5 ribbons in the Younger Childrens, finishing with an 85 for 4th in her final trip Sunday in the Younger Children’s out of 16.
🌟 HLT Clintekko and Susy finished with some beautiful trips in the Middle Adults with a 3rd in the Stake on Sunday and 10th in the Adult Classic.
🌟 Balou’s Bonfire and Carly Williams had consistent rounds in the Younger Adults with a 3rd, 6th and 8th out of a competitive group of 15.
🌟 Hide and Seek and Lily Williamson had ribbons out of an enormous 28 Low Adults with an 85 for 3rd to finish up on Sunday!
🌟 Camexico and Morgan Collie were also 4th and 8th out of the 28 Low Adults at Taco’s first horse show with us.
🌟 HLT Top Of The Pops and Zella Williamson laid down consistent Short Stirrup trips in great company with ribbons in every class!

We also added two more Danny & Ron's Rescue dogs to the farm family with Boo Bear joining Carly Williams and Lilly joining the Williamson Family! 🐾

So much fun with this crew and other friends and trainers from near and far. BIG thanks to Allyson, Hailey, Gwen and Lucy for keeping the wheels from falling off, Lilly Williamson and Piedmont Feed and Garden for the beautiful plants and Andrea and Lauren Trembath for helping create this year’s gorgeous set up!a

07/30/2025

Available For Lease!

Wonderful beginner - 2’ mount. This is the one every trainer wants in the barn for the Crossrails or Short/Long Stirrup job.

“Quicksilbur” - 16.0H Zangersheide Gelding. Seasoned show horse with lots of mileage and wins. Auto everything, point and shoot. No spook, no prep. As safe as they come. Wonderful confidence builder to teach a child or adult the ropes.

Normal older show horse maintenance.

Priced to borrow at lowest 5’s. Can be tried at Creekside Farm in Irmo, SC. We are happy to facilitate trials through the owner but can personally vouch for this one!

07/28/2025

The last few weeks, we have had kids and horses all over the place taking advantage of some amazing opportunities to further their education as riders and horsewomen.

Lauren Trembath and Carly Williams attended the EAP session at Sweet Briar College where they rode with Cynthia Hankins. Both of them had strong rides that improved throughout the week with Carly finishing the final day being recognized with the “Round of the Day” award.

Hailey Johnson and Lily Schmitt attended the EAP session at Tryon where they rode with Candice King. Hailey was recognized for her discipline and dedication and awarded with the THIS award given to the athlete of the session. Lily was also recognized as the recipient of the Sportsmanship Award.

We are so proud of you guys for stepping out of your comfort zones and trying to learn and grow in your riding. More importantly, we’re so proud of how you represent our barn family and the work ethic and values we try to instill in our riders. Way to go ladies!