Chestnut Grove Farm LLC

22/07/2024

23/06/2024

Harmon Classics Derby Mania was a HUGE show and we learned, had fun and made lots of HUGE memories!
🌞Sundaze earned super ribbons in a big Large Pony division, winning the under saddle. The Tryon Stadium was good to him-nice derby rounds in the Jr/Am HuntandGo and Pony Derby-winning Best Turned Out in BOTH of those derbies!
🤩Billie took TIEC right in stride, jumping her first ever courses at a horse show in great style!
💟InvitdForLove and Bella moved up to the Low Children’s making the new height look easy!
💙Corograf improved all week, 9th in the Pro HuntandGo Derby, 7th in the SCHJA Derby. He and Mollie made their best trips yet for good ribbons in a large Jr/Am group!

21/05/2024

CGF took on Spring 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ right in stride! Thanks to all of our friends and help who make these shows possible!
Highlights include:

Spring 1
Becca and Lajgaarden’s Cora P-CLEAR EVERY CLASS in the 1.10 Amateur Jumpers

Spring 2
Molly and Alternatively-Reserve Champion USHJA 2’3”, Won the huge Low Children’s Under Saddle
Mollie and Sundaze-made the move to the Regular Large Ponies, so much learning!
Mollie also showed her sister’s horse, Corograf, for her first time in the 3’ Younger Children’s earning great ribbons!
Riley and Ice Breaker-moved up to the 3’3” Younger Juniors and 4th Gov. Cup/6th THIS
Caroline and Q Star S-super consistent trips in the 3’3” Younger Juniors as well as 3rd Hamel/6th USHJA Jump Seat!

Spring 3
Mollie and Sundaze-already old pros in the Latge Ponies, earning 10th in their first National Pony Derby!
Riley and Ice Breaker-huge success in the THIS, testing and moving up for 3rd in a competitive group
Shea and Rosencrantz make their return to USEF with a success in the Low Adults, 4th in the Challenge
Sitara and Highland Park made the move up to the 3’3” Juniors look easy!
Anna and CRF Landon make their return to USEF going DOUBLE CLEAR in the 1.0m Amateur Classic, earning 7th.
Whitley and recently purchased Parkmore Delight Z make their debut one to remember, multiple class winner and CHAMPION Long Stirrup. Excited for this partnership!

A little vacation and then back in action for TIEC Spring 5!

23/04/2024

Tryon Riding & Hunt Club puts on a fabulous horse show! Lots of hospitality, happy faces and our horses were super!
Caroline McDaniel and her homebred Billie just came to school but ended up showing, WINNING her first ever under saddle!
Bella Snyder and Invted For Love showed together for the FIRST time with lots of good ribbons in the Tadpole!
Shea and Ronsencrantz made their return to the show ring a big one being Champion in both the PreAdult Eq. and Hunters!
Anna and CRF Landon had their best show yet, smooth rounds and winning many classes in the Ch/Ad Jumpers.
Molly and Distinktive were Reserve Champion in Walk Trot Poles, totally rocking it on Mollys birthday weekend 🥳
Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) is such a nice place to enjoy, always appreciate coming here.

10/04/2024

TIEC Welcome 3 did not disappoint! Our group had lots of good food, big laughs and tons of success in the show ring!
Congratulations to all our riders🤩
Highlights include:
Becca and Cora P were clear all week, 8th 1.10m Jr/Am Classic
Molly and Alternatively made their big move up to the 2’6”, winning the competitive under saddle. Arnold was third in the $1,000 2’6” Derby with Jamie
Sitara and Highland Park made their 3’ Children’s debut a good one, 2nd in the under saddle and putting in consistent trips!
Caroline and Q Star S continued their streak of Top 5 in the Hamel over a tougher track and won a 3’3” Junior Hunter over fences class
Claire and Morgano Blue E.S. toured the main hunter ring this week, laying down ribbon-winning trips in the 3’ Greens
Riley and her two mounts Corograf and Ice Breaker really found their groove in the 3’ Children’s and THIS Medal this week, Corograf also won the Children’s under saddle
Mollie and Sundaze were CHAMPION of the Children’s Pony with extremely consistent rounds and a second in the under saddle!

02/04/2024

Tryon Welcome 2 brought many things…including a cute, pink Easter bunny!!!
Big thanks to McKenzie Armour Gramling and her team for the beautiful and fun braids! 🐰💗
Chris Parkinson and Dwayne Goodwin kept us fed and happy, brown and Claire Parkinson helped us along the way to stay on time and organized!
⭐️Caroline and Q Star S had a big week, Reserve Champion in the 3’3” Juniors for the second show in a row AND qualifying for the Hamel!
🍔Riley and Mac got more great miles in the 3’ Children’s for their second show together
🐳Riley and Noah kept learning in the 3’ Children’s and were 5th in the Govenor’s Cup! 🥈Noah was Reserve Champion in the 3’ Foothills with Jamie
🌞Mollie and Sundaze were incredibly consistent with strong ribbons in the 11&under and the Children’s Pony
💙Claire and Morgano Blue E.C. were superstars at their first show together. CHAMPION in the Adults, WINNING the Classic! This gelding is offered for sale.

Looking forward to a big, busy week ahead for Tryon Welcome 3! Come visit us on the end of Barn 2!

19/03/2024

BRHJA Spring Premier was just like spring…
💦💦🦁➡️🍀🥇🐑
“In like a (very rainy) lion, out like a (lots of blue ribbons) lamb”
Molly and Alternatively made a big move up into the big hunter ring, gaining experience at 2’3”, winning the under saddle! Jamie showed in the BRHJA Derby to finish 6th!
Little Molly and Distinktive earned their first ever blue ribbon-a big win in the WT Equitation!
Anna and CRF Landon got great miles and ribbons on the tighter track in the Ch/Ad Jumpers. Big thanks to Anna for all her help this weekend!

13/03/2024

A lovely, learning, lackadaisical week at March Madness 2! Thank you, Progressive Show Jumping for everything!
Highlights include:
⭐️ Caroline and Q Star S-most consistent show yet! 3’3” Junior Reserve Champion, 5th USHJA Jump Seat (Liverpool 💦included!), WINNER Hamel (via cantering straight to the bending 8 from the ingate 💪🏼)
⭐️Riley and Corograf spent their second show ever together WINNING the Children’s U/S and getting good mileage over the jumps. 5th in the SC Gov. Cup as well! Corograf also won the combined Green U/S and had great rounds over fences!
⭐️Riley and Ice Breaker spent their FIRST show ever together getting experience in the 3’ Children’s and THIS Medal. Keep a lookout for this standout pair in the equitation ring this year!

05/03/2024

Why we 💚 Wisdom Wednesday!!!

Welcome to Trainer Tuesday! Each week we ask trainers a question and gather their answers for you. These trainers have a range of experience, backgrounds, and focus points of their programs, so the answers have as much variation as you would expect and also probably much more similarity. This week....

28/02/2024

Big THANK YOU to Elite Show Jumping’s Winterfest for dialing up a beautiful facility and nearly flawless weather! What a nice time we had for our first time at this facility!
⭐️Caroline and Q Star S good ribbons in the 3’3” Large Juniors and BIG DEBUT in the 3’3” medals! 🥈2nd Hamel, 🥇1st Jump Seat! Chris Parkinson
🌞Mollie and Sundaze put in a consistent show in the Children’s Pony really showing their work at home is paying off DwayneAmie Goodwin
🧡Molly and Alternatively FIRST SHOW Champion Long Stirrup Hunters, winning two over fences and the under saddle. Michelle Massengill
♥️ Corograf got to go without Riley to play in both the Main Hunter and Jumper ring gaining miles, he handled it like a champ!
🎉Special shout out to our girls who competed at IEA Regionals with their respective teams, Sitara Veerabagu and Riley Glenn who are both moving onto IEA Zone Finals!

31/01/2024

Can’t believe awesome girl is the big 1-7 today! Happy Birthday, Jenna!!! 🥳

30/01/2024

Thankful for early morning SUN! Happy Tuesday!

25/01/2024

A WET Wisdom Wednesday 🌧️ but the BEST group of horse girls! So thankful for this group and our time together even in yucky weather!

11/01/2024

Back in action for the New Year! Goal setting for the year! Love these gals!

10/01/2024

ISO: Full Time Caretaker/Farm Hand
Seneca, South Carolina
•5.5days/week
•Includes all aspects of horse care, so horse experience is necessary (stalls, turn-in/out, feed, ability to recognize illness, proactive attitude)
•Enjoy being a part of an easygoing, no-drama barn with super clients
•Extra income available for body clipping, shipping, magnawaving, teaching lessons.
Candidate could become a head caretaker/barn manager or could morph into an assistant trainer role depending on desire. Looking for a long term commitment to our farm and team.
PM or Text Jamie 864 640 2975

29/11/2023

Looking forward to a great weekend!

🌟🌟Our 2023 SCHJA Palmetto Medal & Derby Finals show is just a couple days away from starting ! You won't want to miss it. 🌟🌟

Highlights include:
🌟 SCHJA Derby Finals Sat evening
🌟 Junior, Pony, and Adult Medal Finals Sun morning
🌟 First show of the 2024 point season AND our only Double point show for SCHJA
🌟 Exhibitor parties throughout the weekend thanks to our wonderful sponsors
🌟 Newly added division - CHILDRENS PONY
🌟 Newly added Best Rider awards sponsored by Justintime Farm (pictured below)
🌟 Our Year End 2023 Awards Banquet Fri evening
🌟 NEW Best turned out Derby award sponsored by Jordan Burton and family
And so much more ! You won't want to miss it ♡

Sneak peak pictured below our beautiful Best Child Rider on Horse, Best Child on Pony, and Best Adult Amateur Rider awards. Thank you so much to Show Ribbon Wreaths for making them look GORGEOUS!

Please make sure to get those entries in asap on horseshowsonline.com, and if you'd like to be in contention for the Best Rider awards, make sure to be entered in your perspective genre, and to wear your armband throughout the weekend :)

We hope to see everyone there ! Thank you for a fabulous 2023, and we are looking forward to having a successful fun start to 2024 with all of you! - Nikki G.

21/11/2023

TWO IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
Come be a part of our horse-centric, no-drama barn family!

2 stalls available for training board
1 stall available for a working student-must be a self starter, team player wanting to learn and work off lessons/board

21/10/2023

The 💙⛰️Blue Ridge ⛰️💙 sure are showing off today! Thankful for this view and a beautiful Saturday!

20/10/2023

Beautiful morning at the farm! Parker, the most perfect model for the golden sunrise!

10/10/2023

Wishing ”C” the best of days today as she turns 15!

09/10/2023

08/10/2023

A great reminder even for lesson days and show days! I interact with so many school-aged riders so this is something I’ll be remembering.

28/09/2023

Camden and Aiken brought big results for our team at CGF. We are working hard and being good horsemen and guess what…it’s bringing tons of success!
We still have one stall available in our new barn, come be a part of a proven program-contact Jamie 864 640 2975 or PM.

25/09/2023

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! Please read entire ad.
Ramira Rose 8yo Registered WB mare
“Rosa” sustained a pasture injury just over a year ago. She’s healing well and is being ridden under tack (with no sedation!) but still not completely sound to ride. She needs more time.
We are marketing her as broodmare sound OR if someone wants to give her the time to get a little more sound riding wise she can go back to riding and showing.
Miles at the local shows with a pro up to 3’ and shown by a child in the rated shows in the Long Stirrup with great ribbons. Moves good, jumps SUPER, bred well, lovely in the barn and beautiful to look at.
Come to me with your creative ideas. Owner would love to lease for the cost of insurance coverage but also would consider a sale.

22/09/2023

GREAT read for not only parents but everyone involved on show day!

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16/09/2023

A lovely day with lots of success at Camden Hunter Jumper Series’ Fall Classic! Featured, Sitara Veerabagu and Highland Park, 6th place in the $1500 Derby!

13/09/2023

Beautiful morning for the barn on the hill!

28/07/2023

From the top of “The Rock”, Happy Birthday BELLA! Bella Snyder, Happy 15th Birthday!