Castlewood Farm

12/24/2024

Make it a double for Taylor Oakvik! ✨

She brought home blues with both Gaston van de Helle and Luminosity Class at ESP Holiday Finale 🥇

She and Gaston were best in the Ariat Adult Medal, while she and "Elliott" were winners in the Adult Amateur Hunters (18-39). Way to go, Taylor! 👏

12/23/2024

Catie Staszak and Bear made their 1.35m debut at ESP Holiday Finale with a beautiful clear jumping effort 🐻‍❄️ 🤩

This high-flying pair achieved a lot of goals in 2024, with more to come!

📸: Anne Gittins Photography

12/22/2024

We're excited for Aria Waxman's 2025 season in the Small Ponies!

Aria and Surf's Up put in great rounds at the ESP Holiday Finale, finishing third in the Small Pony Hunter Classic and the WIHS Pony Equitation 🥉 Great job, Aria! 👏

12/16/2024

For the second year in a row, Pepsi and Carsyn Korotkin have been honored with the USEF National Grand Pony Hunter Championship for the 2024 show season 🏆

It's truly been an incredible year and the perfect way to say goodbye to the Small Pony Hunter division. Congratulations to this dynamic duo, and thank you to Sweet Oak Farm for your incredible support of them. We wish Lucy Sweetnam the best of luck with Pepsi! 👏

12/06/2024

From the Small Ponies to the Junior Hunters, Young Hunters, Adult Equitation, Open Jumpers, and more, cleaned up at the 2024 ESP & Annual Year End Awards Banquet 🏆

Congratulations to all of the riders who were recognized for their hard work over the course of the show year. We’re grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate their barn mates! 👏

Just a few highlights include:
🏆 Carsyn Korotkin & Pepsi received the SFHJA Small Pony Overall Year End Championship
🏆 Carsyn Korotkin & Reality Star were SFHJA Junior Hunter 3’3” Overall Champions
🏆 Kristin McCuin was the SFHJA Adult Equitation Overall (36+) and Local Champion
🏆 Zoey Burton was honored with the Junior Sportsmanship Award, voted on by her peers!

12/03/2024

'Tis the season for new partnerships ✨

Victoria Rotsaert and King Z debuted at the SFHJA Charity Horse Show, jumping great rounds in the 1.20m/1.25m Amateur Jumper division. Congratulations, Victoria! 👑

📸: Anne Gittins Photography

12/02/2024

Carsyn Korotkin is off to a super start with new partner Lamaze HW 🤩

This pair won both the THIS Children's Medal and SFHJA Junior Medal at ESP Holiday & Horses 🥇

Carsyn has officially aged out of the Small Pony division and has seamlessly stepped onto horses. She was Reserve Champion on both Reality Star and Navigator in the Junior Hunter 3'3" and Children's Hunter divisions, respectively, over the weekend 🏆

12/02/2024

Jared Korotkin’s Movie

When Max accidentally reanimates Santa Claus and creates a bloodthirsty killer, he must stop him before he gets to the town's Christmas party!

12/02/2024

When Max accidentally reanimates Santa Claus and creates a bloodthirsty killer, he must stop him before he gets to the town's Christmas party!

11/24/2024

Congratulations to on winning the Groom’s Award at the SFHJA Charity Horse Show!

11/24/2024

Carsyn & Pepsi had a great SFHJA Charity Horse Show! They were Champion of the Small Pony Division & also secured the Grand Pony Hunter Championship! Carsyn also was awarded Best Child Rider on a Pony! Thanks Sweetoak for all the help!

11/22/2024

Carsyn Korotkin and Lamaze HW started off their partnership nicely taking the championship in the 12-14 Equitation at the SFHJA Charity Horse Show with two class wins!🥇🥇

Congratulations, Carsyn!💙

11/16/2024

Kristin McCuin kicked off ESP Pre-Charity with a bang 💥 riding Clint to the Adult Amateur Equitation Championship 🏆

It was a clean sweep for the pair, who won all three of the division's classes. Way to go, Kristin! 👏

10/28/2024

Carsyn Korotkin and Pepsi finished second in the Small Pony Conformation Hunter at WIHS 🥈 before bringing home one last championship ribbon when sixth in the WIHS Pony Equitation Finals 💚

We're full of pride for this pair in an emotional final show of their partnership, as Carsyn readies to age out of the smalls. This pony will unquestionably always hold a very, very special place in our family's hearts.

Thank you, Pepsi 🥤 We love you! ❤️😈

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10/13/2024

They did it! 🙌

Carsyn Korotkin and Pepsi finished strongly at Harrisburg, earning the Small Pony Hunter Championship and receiving the Knick Knack Challenge Trophy 🏆

Scoring as high as 92, the pair also earned the EMO Agency Pony Hunter High Five Award. Our own Gonzalo also received the Groom's Award! 👏

What a special moment it was. We are so grateful to everyone on Team Pepsi!

📸: Andrew Ryback Photography

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10/11/2024

Checking in from Harrisburg ➡️ Carsyn Korotkin and Pepsi have kicked off the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in style, taking two wins in the Small Pony Hunter division with scores of 90 and 92!🥇🥇

We’re so proud of this pair! 👏