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We are grateful to have been invited back to the Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championship and the Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship. Thank you to SVF Richie, Worthy, Kentucky Horse Shows, and Sea Change Farm for a fun week.
Maria Dritsas Rasmussen Luis Ruiz Brian Brown
Worthy takes the win two weeks in a row in the $12,500 Golden Ocala WEC 3’6 - 3’9 Derby! Absolutely fantastic rounds from Maria and City, with scores up to 96.
Our sweet Hobbs Lane takes 2nd and 4th in the $10,000 UF Vet USHJA National Hunter Derby, while SVF Richie takes 3rd and 7th across the two weeks.
It’s great to see them love their jobs and perform at their best. Thanks to the whole team!
Luis Ruiz Sea Change Farm Andrew Ryback Photography, LLC Maria Dritsas Rasmussen World Equestrian Center - Ocala
SVF Richie continued to prove himself at WEC Ocala during Week III with a win in the $600 Green Hunter 3'3/3'6. He also took second in both the $10,000 UF Vet USHJA National Hunter Derby 3’ and $1000 USHJA Green Hunter Incentive 3'3!
Worthy followed SVF Richie’s success with a win in the $12,500 Golden Ocala WEC 3'6 - 3'9 Derby.
Now back to the farm for some well needed rest, see you in a few weeks!
Sea Change Farm World Equestrian Center - Ocala Andrew Ryback Photography, LLC
Welcome to the family, SVF Richie!
“Lionel” had a successful time at the WEC Ocala Summer Series Weeks I & II, taking home ribbons in the USHJA Regional Championship National Hunter Derby, $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby 3’, $1000 USHJA Green Hunter Incentive 3’3, and Green Hunter 3’3.
SVF Changeup earned three Reserve Championship titles, two in the Green Hunter 3’6, and one in the Green Hunter Conformation. He also took home top ribbons in the USHJA Regional Championship National Hunter Derby and $12,500 WEC 3'6 - 3'9 Derby, with a 3rd in the $1000 USHJA Green Incentive 3'6 & 3'9.
Worthy rounded out the two weeks with Reserve Champion High Perf Hunter 4'/Perf Hunter 3'6, 2nd in the $12,500 Golden Ocala WEC 3'6 - 3'9 Derby, and 4th in the $12,500 WEC 3'6 - 3'9 Derby.
Sea Change Farm Maria Dritsas Rasmussen Andrew Ryback Photography, LLC World Equestrian Center - Ocala
Devon: The Award
Maria Rasmussen and Worthy are your Devon 2024 High Performance Conformation Champions!! Worthy’s four wins in the Model, Stake, undersaddle, and over fences culminated in his second Devon tricolor.
Simply the best horse, team, and horse show. This sport will humble you everyday, but these are the moments that make it all worth it!
Our constant gratitude to Maria, Brian, Luis, and all behind the scenes that contribute to keeping Worthy happy and healthy.
Sea Change Farm Maria Dritsas Rasmussen Brian Brown Luis Ruiz Kristen Hamel
Devon: The Action
A lot of love, sweat, and tears went into the first half of this week. Here’s to commemorate how beautiful it can all be! We especially want to shout out and his final Devon placing, eighth in the Green Conformation Hunter Stake.
Sea Change Farm Maria Dritsas Rasmussen The Devon Horse Show
Maria Rasmussen didn’t have the best start to the second day of competition in the regular conformation division. She and Worthy parted ways in the handy class after a stop she took full responsibility for.
The first day of Devon’s professional week has come and gone. was in the ribbons in the Green Conformation Hunters, taking seventh in the over fences and eighth in the undersaddle. So proud of him for braving a harsh rainstorm and some talented competition!
Looking forward to today’s events!
Maria Dritsas Rasmussen Sea Change Farm Brian Brown The Devon Horse Show Kristen Hamel
The boys are back at the Aiken Charity Horse Show! Here’s the highlights:
Worthy took Champion in the High Performance Conformation Hunter and fifth in the $25,000 Aiken Charity RBD Hunter Classic. Hobbs Lane went for a spin around the Aiken Hunter 2’6 ring for Champion and high score of the day! SVF Changeup nabbed Reserve Champion in the Green Conformation Hunter, and Namely returned to the show ring for placings in the USHJA Hunter 2’3.
Good job boys and Maria!
Sunset View had an incredible wrap up to the winter season with the circuit awards!
took the Green Conformation Hunter Championship and the Winter Equestrian Festival Circuit Championship!
Worthy earned Reserve Circuit Champion in the High Performance Conformation Hunters.
Thank you to the whole Sunset View team, including all at Sea Change Farm. We are forever grateful to the insanely passionate team that keeps our horses at their best. Congratulations to all on their winter seasons, here’s to the rest of the year!
gave his all in uber-competitive Green Hunter divisions for podium finishes during this .
A couple more tricolors have been earned by the SVF boys!
The High Performance Conformation Hunter Championship was taken by Worthy with a handful of blue ribbons, including a win in the Stake, and brought home the Green Conformation Hunter Reserve Champion with a win in the handy.
How time flies with a community like this!
Worthy took the reserve championship during in the High Performance Conformation Hunter and followed up with winning performances in the Performance Hunter 3’6 during and . During WEF 4, he took home the division championship and earned a top twelve placing in the $25,000 USHJA 2* International Hunter Derby.
SVF Changeup earned the WEF 3 and WEF 5 Green Conformation Hunter reserve championships with many blue ribbons! So exciting to see how he has brought his all to the Sunset View team.
SVF Inaugural put in great rounds in competitive Green Hunter 3'3" divisions during WEF 3 and WEF 5, and Sunset View sales graduate SVF Carlisle claimed the WEF 5 Young Hunter 3’ (6 & under) championship with Maria. So fulfilling to see his continued success!
Maria Dritsas Rasmussen Sea Change Farm
had the Sunset View boys strutting their stuff! SVF Changeup and SVF Duncan brought home two undersaddle wins, in the Green Conformation Hunter and Pre-Green Hunter 3&4 Year Old respectively. All horses, including SVF Inaugural in the Green Hunter 3'3, put in great rounds to wrap up the week.
During , the youngsters continued their great work, and Worthy won the Performance Hunter 3'6 Handy to end up Reserve Champion.
Sea Change Farm Maria Dritsas Rasmussen Wellington International
Helloooo 2024!
Sunset View has gotten two shows under our belt since landing in Wellington for the season. During Holiday II, all eyes were on our young horses! SVF Inaugural put in top rounds in the Green Hunter 3’0, and barn mate SVF Duncan did the same in the USHJA Hunter 2’3. To round out the week, SVF Changeup clinched the blue ribbon in the $1,000 Green Hunter Incentive 3’6/3’9 alongside consistent top rounds in the Green Hunters 3’9 - 3’6.
This past week during WEF Premiere, SVF Changeup continued his winning ways with three blue ribbons in the Green Conformation Hunter, to earn Reserve Champion! SVF Inaugural flaunted his talent in the Green Hunter 3’, and Worthy brought home a blue from the High Performance Conformation Hunters.
Happy New Year to all, and best wishes for your 2024!
Sea Change Farm Maria Dritsas Rasmussen
And that’s a wrap!
Worthy and Maria Dritsas Rasmussen end our year with top placings at the National Horse Show. The National holds a special place in our heart and was executed wonderfully once again. Glad to be invited back!
Maria and “City” received podium placings in the High Performance Conformation Hunters, including a win in the flat class. They also finished sixth in the $50,000 NHS Hunter Classic.
So proud (as always!) and grateful to the whole Sea Change Farm team. We hope you enjoy these breathtaking pictures of City strutting his stuff as much as we do.
Now back to Wellington and working with our youngsters…
What an incredible week for all at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.
Worthy and Maria Rasmussen earned Champion in the High Performance Conformation. The pair won all three over-fences with scores of 88, 88, and 91, and maintained equally impressive results in the other division classes.
They also received third in the $10,000 Pro Division Winners Stake and star groom Luis Ruiz took home the High Performance Conformation Champion Groom's Award.
We have the most gratitude possible for Maria Dritsas Rasmussen and her entire Sea Change Farm crew. It’s the best feeling to see this truly special partnership succeed and be able to share their accomplishments with the world!
Andrew Ryback Photography, LLC
Worthy and Maria Rasmussen impressed us over and over again this week.
The partnership took home two blue ribbons and other top placings in the High Performance Confirmation to receive Champion. At the end of the week, they received third in the highly competitive WCHR Professional Challenge.
We love to see the success of this pair and want to congratulate all involved with their success, namely Maria Dritsas Rasmussen and Luis Ruiz. “City” has the biggest fan club, at Sea Change Farm and beyond, and we couldn’t be happier to have others rooting him on.
SVF Inaugural, winning High Point American Bred Horse at the 2023 Capital Challenge Horse Show.
“Ben” is one of our rising stars, and we are so proud to see him win this honor after a successful week in the Green Hunter Colts & Geldings. Thank you to all at Sea Change Farm for setting him up for success during his first Indoors season.
Sea Change Farm Luis Ruiz
A two tricolor week! 🥇🥇
SVF Inaugural and Worthy were on the same page this week, getting Champion in the WEC Hunter 3’ and Green/High Performance Hunter.
Also in the Green/High Performance Hunter, SVF On My Own was consistently top three in the standings while Hobbs Lane wrapped up our week with a fourth in the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby 3’ - Open.
Andrew Ryback Photography, LLC
Sunset View has concluded two successful weeks at WEC Ocala, with some much appreciated shade in the indoor.
Week V kicked off strong with SVF Inaugural taking Champion in the WEF Hunter 2’6 and the WEF Hunter 2’9. Worthy ended the week by taking the top placing in the $12,500 WEC 3’6 - 3’9 Derby, alongside great rounds from SVF On My Own.
Ocala VI had Sunset View’s winning ways continue, with Worthy taking Champion in the Performance Hunters and SVF On My Own taking Reserve. The pair were also in the ribbons in the $12,500 WEC 3’6 - 3’9 Derby. Hobbs Lane rounded out Derby Day by taking the top placing in the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby 3’ - Open.
Thank you to all who support this team everyday!
Andrew Ryback Photography, LLC Sea Change Farm
We are more excited than words can describe to welcome this little one into the world! Everybody, please meet this adorable filly, of our cherished mare Faemes van’t Poelzelhof. We have so much love for her mom, and this one is already taking on her looks and personality!
With this announcement, we can’t help but express the utmost gratitude to Kimmy Risser for her help, excitement, and being the absolute best caretaker of our Frankie. Her rockstar mare, Murray, was a wonderful surrogate for Frankie, and we are so grateful for her. Kimmy has not only assisted us in every step of the process of bringing this foal into the world, but also makes sure every day that Frankie has world-class care, admiration, and love. We know her and her foal will always be treated like family.
Thank you to Kimmy, everybody with the Hickory Manor team, and please enjoy this sweet face!
Kristen Hamel
Who doesn’t love Devon?!
This year, Maria Rasmussen and Worthy took home Reserve Champion in the High Performance Conformation Hunters! We are so incredibly proud of the pair’s result at this historical show. Worthy put in super performances in the lively, high-energy Dixon Oval.
We are very grateful to Maria and the Sea Change Farm team for all of their hard work leading up to this week. Without them, none of this would be possible. Truly the best team! Special thanks to Luis Ruiz for being Worthy's biggest cheerleader and favorite person.
Many congratulations to all other competitors!
What a great show here in Aiken!
The babies started our week out strong, with SVF Carlisle taking Reserve Champion in the Baby Green Hunter division and SVF Inaugural taking Reserve Champion in the Aiken Hunter 2’9 division. SVF Inaugural also put in beautiful rounds in the Aiken Hunter 3’, as pictured in the cover photo.
Our veteran hunters, SVF On My Own and Worthy, were both in the money in the $25,000 RBD Classic Cup USHJA International Derby, and Worthy rounded out his time here with Champion in the Conformation Hunter 3'6/3'9. He was also awarded Aiken Charity Horse Show Grand Champion Conformation Hunter and Aiken Charity Horse Show Overall Grand Champion Hunter.
Thank you to the Sea Change Farm team and all here at Aiken Charity Horse Show for the great show! ACHS is one of our favorite stops of the year, and we are truly so grateful for everybody who makes it happen.
The Sunset View Crew had a successful return to showing after our post-WEF break.
SVF On My Own put in lovely High Performance rounds and won the $10,000 Open USHJA National Hunter Derby. His barn mate Hobbs Lane also put in a beautiful Derby round. Worthy was Reserve Champion in his Conformation Hunter division, and snatched a spot in the money in the $25,000 RBD Aiken Charity Hunter Classic.
We had some special debuts this week, as well. At seven years old, SVF Inaugural made his hunter debut in the Aiken 3’ division, and fellow youngster SVF Carlisle made his show debut in the Baby Green Hunter 2' 6. The five year old took to the top of the division with Champion.
As we close this past week, we want to send our thoughts and comfort to the friends and family of Hannah Serfass. Our hearts break for all who she touched, and the entire equestrian community as we mourn this loss.
Just one week left at !
We had a fun week here at . Worthy picked up a blue ribbon and other top placings in the High Performance Conformation Hunter with Maria Rasmussen. He also finished in the top 12 of the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Hunt & Go alongside barnmate Hobbs Lane. SVF On My Own wrapped up our week in the International Derby series, clinching a place in the top 12 of the $15,000 International Hunter Derby.
Thank you so much to the teams at Sea Change Farm and Kind Media. We wouldn’t be able to share these fulfilling moments without either of them.
We can never get enough of this horse and these views.
During WEF Week 10, Maria Rasmussen and Worthy take Reserve Champion in the Conformation Hunters. So proud of this stunning pair, as always!
In other news, we know with the end of season approaching you may be searching for WEF 2024 stalls and housing. Look out for more information in the coming days about stalling and living at Sunset View South in Grand Prix Village next season. We’d love to have you!
Week 8 was Worthy Week here at SVF!
Maria Rasmussen and Worthy got top placings in the High Performance Conformation Hunter to claim Reserve Champion, rewarded with a ribbon and an abundance of bananas from Luis (as always).
Thank you to Sea Change Farm for keeping “City” in top shape and Kind Media LLC for capturing him so beautifully. Finally, thank you from everybody else at SVF to Kristen Hamel for being the incredible woman behind it all!
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We are so grateful to have been involved with the inaugural Kristen Baran $100,000 Neil S Hirsch Boys & Girls Club Team Hunter Exhibition. It was such a blast to watch Worthy with Team Maria Rasmussen under the lights and see the hunters shine in the International Ring outside of Hunter Week. Congratulations to all involved and Team Maria on their 7th place! #SunsetViewFarms #WEF #WellingtonInternational
SVF Inaugural
A new addition to Sunset View South! The pride and joy of Brian Brown of Sea Change Farm, this jump is living! Built with meticulous attention to detail, it is constructed of all-natural and partially recycled materials. As it continues to mature throughout our winter season, we can’t wait to see the wildflowers and hibiscus trees thrive. It is a beautiful and evolving centerpiece to keep our horses learning and jumping their best. Thank you to Brian for his creativity and dedication to pushing the boundaries on the grounds here at Sunset View South! #SunsetViewFarm #Wellington #SustainableDesign
Worthy and Maria Rasmussen in the $10,000 Pro Division Winners Stake. Another beautiful round was posted by Sea Change Farm for further viewing of this pair's impressive week.
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