AMAZING - that is the only way I know to describe Wellington. Yes - it the first time for Kilkenny Crest, LLC horses to show on the East coast - and here we are at the best venue in the United States!!!! And our horses are making a great statement for Kilkenny Crest!!!

This past week Wallis was 8th out of 34 horses in the 7/8 year old class and Achilles was 7th out of 22 horses in the 6 year old class!! I thought that was great, especially considering that most of the horses in these classes have had a lot more experience. Both of these horses were bred at Kilkenny Crest - I am so proud that we are producing such great horses!!! And I know Mindi is too!!!

In the WEG Trials Rindo ended up 12th out of 32 horses on Wednesday. And then on Friday he finished in the top three and took Second Place honors as one horse was showing for points only.
Considering these are the best horses in the country (Saphire [Mclain], Cedric [Laura Kraut] and Quick Study [Lauren Hough] have already been named to the team - which consists of 16 horses ) and most have been with the same rider for at least a couple of years - I thought Rindo and Nicki were GREAT. Wednesday was a big class which was held on the Steeplechase Field - on grass. After that class Rindo was sitting 19th. Then after his stellar performance yesterday he moved up five places. If he ends up in the top 16 he will make the team!!! Unbelievable!!! I would never have guessed he would do this well. Nicki is absolutely thrilled with him!!! One more trial - the $150,000 Grand Prix on Sunday, March 7th.

And then I will be heading back to Bend as we have foals due any day now!!! The horses will stay on and continue to compete for another month.