Augusta Pines Farm

06/25/2024

Aiken was an unforgettable horse show, filled with so many unforgettable moments, including:

Tesserae, owned by Linda Viens, placing 5th and Snow Patrol, owned by APF, placing 7th out of 44 entries in the $25,000 Hunter Derby!!

Maserati Van’T Specialleke and Alex Ansteth, owned by Juan Ortiz, won the 1.40 Jumper.

Snow Patrol and Alex Ansteth, owned by APF, won the USHJA Green Challenge.

06/19/2024

Pressing snooze😴

06/09/2024

Congratulations to Laura Elston on her purchase of Rocco!!! Can’t wait to see what awesome things y’all accomplish together!!

06/08/2024

Thank you On The Farm Woodwork for this beautiful custom jump…we love it!!!

05/29/2024

APF made their way to the Texas Rose Horse Park this May to compete in the Show Jumping Classic and the Southwest Classic. Our riders did an outstanding job, placing in almost every class!!🏆✨

Alpine’s On The Rocks and Tariq Alshammari were reserve champion in the .60m jumper and 2nd in the .60m jumper classic.

Chambrettino and Alex Ansteth, owned by Augusta Pines Farm, won champion in the baby green hunter.

CR Chesapeake and Christine Arlitt earned 6th in the non-pro hunter derby.

CR Hermes and Christine Arlitt were 2nd in the non-pro hunter derby.

High Priority and Alex Ansteth, owned by Lindsay Stokes, won the blue in the 1.0m jumper CR.

Ma’czarati and Claire Walker, owned by Savannah Cave, made their jumper debut and placed in both classes.

Maserati Van’t Specialleke and Alex Ansteth, owned by Juan Ortiz, won 1st in the 1.30m jumper.

Optimus Prime and Sherilyn Du, owned by Gracelyn Haydel, won their USHJA 2’0 hunter OF class.

Optimus Prime and River Haggan, owned by Gracelyn Haydel, won their leadline class.

Snow Patrol and Alex Ansteth, owned by Augusta Pines Farm, won both the green hunter super stake and green incentive. Snow Patrol also earned reserve champion in the green working hunter 3’3.

Soul Food and Alex Ansteth, owned by Emily Smith, earned 3rd in the green incentive, 4th in the green hunter super stake, and 8th in the national hunter derby.

Tesserae and Alex Ansteth, owned by Linda Viens, were champion in the 3’3 working performance and 7th in the national hunter derby.

05/23/2024

This past weekend, our wonderful lesson riders competed at the Spring GHHJA show at Haras. Our young riders captured champion or reserve champion in every division they competed in! We are so proud of their determination, work ethic, and commitment to learning!!🐴✨🏆

Valentine and Ruby Scott continue their winning streak, earning champion in the walk/trot division.

Arnold Palmer and Julianna Luca won the blue in the walk/trot equitation on the flat.

Valentine and Isabella Espinoza kept their winning streak alive, earning reserve champion in the walk/trot division.

Cafe Mocha and Lili Silajev made their first debut into the crossrails, bringing home the reserve champion.

Royal Reign and Sebastian Velez were once again ribbon winners in the crossrails division.

05/17/2024

Congratulations to Sharon Beshouri on her purchase of Taco.

New additions to APF:
- Caymus owned by Augusta Pines Farm.
- Ferdinand owned by Alex Ansteth.

We would also like to congratulate The
Habash Family on their lease of Charles.

05/10/2024

We cherish the moments in and out of the ring❤️🐴🌟

05/06/2024

The Great Southwest Round Up show this weekend was a huge success for our riders!!🏆🌟

Alpine’s On The Rocks and Tareg Alshammari jumped clear in the .60m jumpers, winning them champion overall in the division.

Beckham and Tori Wiesner scored high in the AA 18-35 division, earning them reserve champion overall.

Chambrettino and Alex Ansteth, owned by Cindy McCampbell, champion in the baby green hunter division.

CR Hermes and Christine Arlitt champion in the weekend hunter and reserve champion in the USHJA 2’0 hunter.

Esoteric Spottify and Celeste Atkins competed for the first time at Great Southwest and performed amazingly in the crossrails and 18” divisions.

Folklore and Alex Ansteth, owned by Amberlea Tribble, placed 6th in the USHJA National Derby.

Maserati Van’t Specialleke and Alex Ansteth, owned by Juan Ortiz, placed 7th in the 1.35m jumper classic.

Snow Patrol and Alex Ansteth, owned by Augusta Pines Farm, placed 7th in the Texas Green Hunter Super Stake.

Soul Food and Alex Ansteth, owned by Emily Smith, champion in the 3’ Green Hunter, 2nd in the Texas Green Hunter Super Stake, and 3rd in the USHJA Nation Derby.

Tesserae and Alex Ansteth, owned by Linda Viens, placed 5th in the USHJA National Derby.

Who Dat and Tori Wiesner placed 1st in the WIHS Adult Amateur Hunter Classic and placed 7th in the USHJA National Derby.

04/29/2024

APF’s lesson program rose to the top at Haras Hacienda!! Our talented young riders are stepping up to the big leagues and aiming for the tri-colors!!🏆🌟

Julianna Luca and Arnold Palmer were walk/trot Champion in their show debut.

Ruby Scott and Valentine were Reserve Champion and displayed excellent sportsmanship.

Sebastian Velez and Royal Reign were Reserve Champion in the crossrails, continuing their winning streak.

04/22/2024

It was another amazing year at The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show for APF!
Thanks to all for such a fun and successful time!

Week 1:
Who Dat and Tori Wiesner Champion Low Adult Hunter and winner of the Low Adult Hunter Classic

Simplicity and Alex Ansteth, owned by Laura Alaniz Elston, Champion 2’ Pin Oak Hunter and Reserve Champion SML Stirrup Warm up with Adriana Elston

Snow Patrol and Alex Ansteth, owned by Augusta Pines Farm, Reserve Champion 3’3 Green Hunter. The pair also took home the 4th in the $10,000 USHJA National Derby, 4th in the USHJA Green Incentive class and 6th in the Texas Green Super Stake

High Priority and Alex Ansteth, owned by Lindsay Stokes, Reserve Champion .75m Training Jumpers

Folklore and Alex Ansteth, owned by Amberlea Tribble, were 12th in the $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby

Beckham and Tori Wiesner won the AA 18-35 under saddle, won the Artiat Adult Medal, and were 6th in the AA Hunter Classic

Tesserae and Alex Ansteth, owned by Linda Viens, won a 2’9 Pin Oak Hunter class

Copy That and Amberlea Tribble had a successful debut in the Low Adult Hunters

Soul Food and Alex Ansteth, owned by Emily Smith, had great ribbons in the 3’ Greens and were 7th in the $10,000 USHJA National Derby

Week 2:
Who Dat and Alex Ansteth, owned by Tori Wiesner, Champion Hopeful Hunter. Who Dat and Tori were also the winners of the Low Adult Hunter Classic

Ma’czarati and Claire Walker Champion Short Stirrup 12u

Snow Patrol and Alex Ansteth, owned by Augusta Pines Farm, Reserve Champion 3’3 Green Hunter. The pair also took home the win in the USHJA Green Incentive class and 2nd in the Texas Green Super Stake. They were also 11th in the USHJA National Derby

Soul Food and Alex Ansteth, owned by Emily Smith, were 2nd in the USHJA Green Incentive class and 3rd in the Texas Green Super Stake right behind Snow Patrol!

Cartwheels Truly Scrumptious and Alice Griffey took home a win in the Short Stirrup 12u

Sherilyn Wu and Optimus Prime 5th in the children’s pony classic

Alpine’s On The Rocks and Alshammari Tareq had their jumper debut together this week in the .60 Jumpers

Cashmere and Peyton Habash also had their jumper debut together in the .60 Jumpers

Cafe Mocha and Camryn Habash got many ribbons in the Opportunity division including third in the W/T Poles

Week 3:
Who Dat and Tori Wiesner Reserve Champion AA 18-35 and High Point Winner in the Low Adult Hunters!

Tesserae and Alex Ansteth, owned by Linda Viens, take 7th in the 15,000 National Hunter Derby

Snow Patrol and Alex Ansteth, owned by Augusta Pines Farm, take 10th in the 15,000 National Hunter Derby

Milestone and Skye Weisner took home 4th in both the 2’ and 2’6 Pin Oak Hunter Under Saddles

Intro Van Het Cappelveld and Marisol Hess, owned by Atherton Equine, had excellent rounds in the Children’s Equitation

04/17/2024

The best crew 🙌🏻!!

04/11/2024

APF is proud to be a sponsor of the Grooms Party; Horse care is our number one priority and our amazing grooms are the ones making sure that happens each and every day! Thank you to all of you!

03/18/2024

Snow Patrol wins the derby again! Thank you Classic Company & Gulf Coast Classic Co for an awesome circuit!

02/23/2024

Gulf Coast Winter Classics - Congratulations to Alexandra Ansteth and Snow Patrol owned by Augusta Pines Farm in the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/Equisport Classic Hunter Derby. Eye Was Here Photography

05/03/2023

APF Really hit a bullseye 🎯 at the Texas Shootout!

Folklore and Alex Ansteth, owned by Amberlea Tribble Winner USHJA International Derby and Winner of the Judy Careigan Perpetual Trophy

CR Hermes and Chris Arlitt Champion AA Hunter 36+

Heaven Sent and Alex Ansteth, owned by the Wiesner’s, Champion Baby Green Hunter

Oswald Van de Leeuwerk and Calogera Borrello Reserve Champion 3’6 Junior Hunter and 5th USHJA International Hunter Derby

Diamanté T and Caitlin Burns Champion AO Hunter and 4th USHJA International Derby

Fila and Caitlin Burns Reserve Champion AA 36+
(Caitlin is trained by Julie Cleveland Beam, thanks for joining us this week!)

Brass in Pockets and Emily Smith, owned by Meghan Odozynski, Reserve Champion USHJA 2’

Celsy Bisschop Z and Calogera Borrello 3rd Low Junior Jumper Classic

CR Chesapeake and Chris Arlitt Winner if the AO Hunter Handy (again!)

Ipanema and Peyton Habash competed in their first derby!

Congratulations to all! Next stop, Great Southwest Roundup!

04/29/2023

Go team APF!! Congratulations to the Tribble and Borrello families!

Congratulations to the winners of the $10,000.00 USHJA International Hunter Derby in Tyler at the Texas Shoot Out!

1st - Folklore and Alex Ansteth
2nd - Cascadel and Kat Barkema
3rd - Sultan and Happy Comly
4th - Diamante T and Caitlin Burns
5th - Oswald Van de Leeuwerk and Calogera Borrello
6th - Ginkgo CSH and Happy Comly
7th - Oyster Bay and Hannah Klinedinst
8th - Up Next and Stone McCormick
9th - Ritz and Katie McDonnell

Photo courtesy of Jerry Mohme Photography - www.jerrymohmephotography.com

03/14/2023

Gulfport is always a barn favorite for APF and this weeks really shows it!

MTM Shannondale Stefan and Isabella Camacho Champion Unreatricted Child/Adult Jumper and 6th in the Classic

Who Dat and Skye Wiesner Champion Opportunity Trot Poles

Oswald Van De Leeuwerk and Chloe Borrello Reserve Champion Large Junior Hunter 3’6 and Winner of the Junior Hunter Classic! The pair also took home 11th in the M&S Hunter Classic Hunter Derby and the Non-Pro Bonus!

Who Dat and Alex Ansteth took 3rd in the M&S Classic Hunter Derby

Chloe Borrello took home the win in the USEF Medal, the win in the NHS Medal, and 5th in the THIS Children’s Medal on her Oswald Van De Leeuwerk, Daisy Ford’s Lord Blue PS, and Marten Huygens’ Avalon Z respectively

Folklore and Alex Ansteth were Champion in the 3’6 Performance

Folklore and Amberlea Tribble were Reserve Champion in the 3’6 AOs and Winners of the classic. The pair also took home a non-pro bonus from the M&S Classic Hunter Derby for being the highest placing amateur!

For Side VDL and Alex Ansteth were 7th in the M&S Classic Hunter Derby

Celsy Bisschop Z had multiple wins in the 1.10m with Alex Ansteth and owner Chloe Borrello

Chris Arlitt had consistent rounds with both her horses including a 3rd in the AA Classic with CR Hermes and a win in the 3’3 AO Handy with CR Chesapeake

Stay tuned for results for one more week in Sunny ☀️ Mississippi 🦞!

03/08/2023

☀️It’s almost summer! ☀️That means sunscreen, popsicles, and of course… CAMP! Sign up today at Augustapinesfarm.com spots go fast

02/17/2023

Happy Birthday to our beloved Sketch! Sketch is an integral part of the APF team keeping everyone in line. 14 looks good on you!

02/15/2023

APF Rider Chloe Borrello will be taking on the ⭐️USHJA Gold Star Clinic East⭐️ this week in Wellington, FL! Chloe will get to learn from the best in riding and barn management for four days. Tune in on Horse & Country TV starting Thursday! Congratulations to this pair for qualifying!

02/13/2023

Augusta Pines Farm had two awesome shows last week! Part of the team in Wellington with fearless leader Alex Ansteth and the rest in Katy with Sarah Rice and Caitlyn Epperson

In Katy:
Caitlyn Epperson made a splash in her debut week with APF bringing home double championships on Maria Sanchez’ Bella in the 1.05m and 1.10m Jumpers

Helios and Laura Elston also made their debut with APF and took home Champion in the 2’9 Pre-Adult Hunters

FF Medici with owner Kristy Czswaykus and Sarah Rice Reserve Champion .95m Jumper

For Side VDL and Tori Wiesner moved up the the 3’ division this week and were 1st in the Childrens Eq o/f and 3rd THIS 15-17

Who Dat and Tori Wiesner competed in their first National Hunter Derby and were 12th

Golden Boy and Edie Jones took home 5th in the THIS Medal 14u

CR Chesapeake and Chris Arlitt won the 3’3 AO Handy Hunter and were 8th in the AO Hunter Classic

Aganaminka and Harriet Wessel took home 3rd and 5th in the Pre-Adult Hunters I’m their first show together

In Wellington:
Riverwalk and Alex Ansteth (owned by Skye Wiesner) scored in the high 80s in the 3’ Greens to great ribbons

Folklore and Amberlea Tribble took home great prizes in a competitive 3’6 AO 18-35 division with consistent scores in the 80s

02/07/2023

Augusta Pines wrapped up our trip to WEC Ocala with a bang!

Oswald Van De Leeuwerk and Calogera Borrello 7th WEC 3’6-3’9 Derby and 4th in the 3’6 Junior Hunter Classic

Riverwalk and Alex Ansteth (owned by Skye Wiesner) 9th WEC 3’ Derby

Folklore and Amberlea Tribble 10th WEC 3’6-3’9 Derby and Reserve Champion AO 3’6 18-35. The pair also took home 4th in the AO 3’6 Classic

Heaven Sent and Alex Ansteth (owned by Peter Pletcher) Reserve Champion Future Hunter 2’

Riverwalk and Skye Wiesner Champion WT Equitation

CR Chesapeake and Chris Arlitt 7th NAL/WIHS Hunter Classic

This week the team will divide and conquer with some in Wellington and some at Great Southwest Equestrian Center! Good luck to all!

01/24/2023

It was another great week for APF in sunny Ocala!

Heaven Sent and Alex Ansteth (owned by Peter Pletcher) Champion Future Hunter 2’

Who Dat and Tori Weisner winner Childrens Hunter 15-17, 3rd in the NAL Children’s Hunter Classic, and 5th in the THIS Medal

Folklore and Amberlea Tribble top ribbons in the AO 3’6 18-35 and Winner of the 3’6 Amateur Owner Classic

For Side VDL and Tori Wiesner 2nd Low Children's Hunter Classic and Reserve Champion Low Childrens Equitation

Ipanema and Peyton Habash Reserve Chanpion Short Stirruo Hunter and 5th in the Short/Long Stirrup Classic

Riverwalk and Skye Wiesner Champion Walk Trot Groind rails and with Alex, 2nd 3’3 USHJA Green Incentive

Oswald Van De Leeuwerk and Calogera Borrello 9th in their first USET! Chloe was also 5th in the Medal

01/18/2023

The first show of 2023 is a wrap! Week 3 at the World Equestrian Center Ocala was a blast!

Isabella Camacho and MTH Shannondale Stefan 3rd High Children’s Classic

Peyton Habash and Ipanema Champion Short Stirrup Hunter and Reserve Champion Short Stirrup Equitation

Calogera Borrello and Oswald Van De Leeuwerk 5th ASPCA Maclay and 7th USEF Medal

Tori Wiesner and her new mount For Side VDL were 7th 2’6 Non-Pro Derby and 5th Low Children’s Hunter Classic

Chris Arlitt and CR Hermes 5th AA Hunter Classic and division class winner

Tori Wiesner and Who Dat 10th Children's Hunter Classic

Amberlea Trimble and Fabled had consistent ribbons in 3’6 AO Hunters

Looking forward to another great week here in Ocala!

11/27/2022

We are feeling **🍂THANKFUL🍁** this week for our awesome clients and our even more awesome trainers! APF wrapped up the 2022 season at Final Chase with awesome ribbons for all! We can’t wait for 2023! In the mean time, check the latest issue of InStride for an article from trainer Alex Ansteth!

Oswald Van De Leeuwerk and Chloe Borrello pictures above taking home 6th overall in their first International Derby! The pair also won the USHJA Jumper Seat Medal

CR Hermes and Chris Arlitt took home 6th in the AA Hunter Classic

Riverwalk and Alex Ansteth were 2nd in the Texas Green Super Stake

Celsy Bisschop Z and Chloe Borrello 7th in the Low Jr/AO Classic

FF Medici and Kristi Cswaykus Reserve Champion .85m Jumpers

11/15/2022

The Great Southwest Autumn Classic brought some amazing weather 🍂 ☀️ 🍁 and some amazing rides 🐴 🏆!

CR Hermes and Chris Arlitt are once again Champion in the AA Hunters 50+

Capo Sun and Maggie King Champion Equitation 14u and 3rd in the ASPCA Maclay

Teco San LS, owned by Sophia Aramouni, and Alex Ansteth Champion .85 Jumpers

Boundary Stone and Maggie King Reserve Champion Childrens Equitation and 4th in the USHJA Jumping Seat Medal. Rounding out their week the pair also took 8th in the Non-Pro National Hunter Derby

Alpine’s on the Rocks and Kaitlyn Crowder winner Limit Rider Hunter o/f

Oswald Van de Leeuwerk and Calogera Borrello we’re the epitome of consistency taking 2nd in the ASPCA Maclay, USEF Medal, and both phases of the WIHS

Riverwalk, leased by the Weisner Family, and Alex Ansteth were second in their first Open National Hunter Derby

Who Dat, owned by Tori Weisner, and Alex Ansteth 2nd in the Texas Performance Super Stake and 5th in the Super Stake Championship

Zeus and Maggie King were 4th in the THIS Medal

Who Dat and Tori Weisner took home 5th in the THIS Medal

APF will be in Katy for one more week for Final Chase!

11/08/2022

As we roll into another week at we would like to congratulate our amazing riders from Harvest last week!

Riverwalk, owned by Keri Kampsen, had a clean sweep in the walk trot division with lessee Skye Weisner. With Alex Ansteth in the irons he was also Green 3’ Hunters and Zone Champion

Soul Food and Emily Smith Champion Long Stirrup Hunter

Who Dat and Tori Weisner were Childrens Hunter 14-17 and Zone Champion. With Alex Ansteth Who Dat was also 2nd in the USHJA National Derby and Zone Reserve Champion in the 3’3 Performance

Capo Sun and Maggie King were Equitation 14-17 and Zone Reserve Champion. The pair were also 4th in the USEF Medal

Zeus and Paige Reynolds were Modified Childrens Jumper Reserve Champion

CR Hermes and Chris Arlitt were Zone Reserve Champion AA Hunter 50+

Alpine’s On the Rocks and Kaitlyn Crowder won the THJA Mini Medal

Freestyling Farm’s FF Medici put in 6 clear rounds in the .85 and .90 Jumpers

Boundary Stone and Maggie King were 2nd in the NHS 3’3 Medal and 4th in the USHJA Jumping Seat Medal

Looking forward to another beautiful show week with a great group! ☀️🌈

11/07/2022

Not to be outdone Soul Food and Emily Smith are Champion in the Long Stirrup Hunters!