Amanda Steege. Photo by Flashpoint Photography

The first week of the Jacksonville Winter Series has drawn to a close and reminded trainers and exhibitors why they migrate south for the winter.  The Southern Hospitality and Florida Sunshine!  Week 1 was kicked off with a smokin’ Exhibitor Party hosted by Ridgewater Show Stables and Chad and Brooke Watridge.  Chad’s slow cooked pulled pork and home made barbecue sauce were surely highlights of the week, which included a WCHR Member Event, $2,500 National Hunter Derby sponsored by Jerry Parks Insurance Group, Hunter Division Classics and Jumper Classics.  Adequan generously sponsored a lunch Pizza Party under the Pavilion so exhibitors, trainers and spectators could grab a quick bite to eat while they were up at the ring preparing to show.Congratulations to our Champions:3’6″ Performance Working HunterCH – Balou ridden by Amanda Steege and owned by Lisa ArenaRes – Extraordinary ridden by Jennifer Berol Bliss and owned by Harris Hill Farm, LLC3’3″ Performance Working HunterCH – Rembrandt ridden by Ben Guanciale and owned by Nicole ShawRes – Swagger ridden by Megan Young and owned by Lee Cesery1st Year Green Working HunterCH – San Patriano II ridden by Winn Alden and owned by Michelle BeckRes – Portofino ridden by Keri Guanciale and owned by Alison Maine2nd Year Green/High Performance Working HunterCH – Poker Face ridden by Jennifer Berol Bliss and owned by Harris Hill FarmRes – Loxley ridden by Amanda Steege and owned by Finale Partners, LLCConformation HunterCH – Loxley ridden by Amanda Steege and owned by Finale Partners, LLCRes – Hudson ridden by Keri Guanciale and owned by Margaret WidmayerAmateur Owner HunterCH – Ranger ridden by Robert Lee and owned by Brook Run Farm, LLCRes – El Grecco ridden by Robert Lee and owned by Brook Run Farm, LLCJunior HunterCH – KEC Felix ridden and owned by Katie EppingerRes – Sovereign ridden by Morgan Ward and owned by Lindsey WardSmall Pony HunterCH – Picante ridden by Claire Campbell and owned by Elizabeth BenchoffRes – Shalimar ridden by Madeline Schaefer and owned by Claire CampbellMedium Pony HunterCH – Pride Rock ridden by Laurel Bennett and owned by KMW Ponies, LLCRes – Hands Up ridden by Madeline Schaefer and owned by Jordyn Rose FreedmanLarge Pony HunterCH – Illusion ridden by Morgan Ward and owned by Jeffrey AyersRes – Billabong ridden by Olivia Sala and owned by Hannah SiegelGreen Pony HunterCH – Dollar ridden by Madeline Schaefer and owned by Redfield FarmRes – Sanibel ridden by Madeline Schaefer and owned by Keri GuancialeAdult Amateur Hunter 18-35CH – Spy Game ridden and owned by Ivy TrzebuckiRes – Three Wishes ridden and owned by Rebecca JohnsonAdult Amateur Hunter 36-49CH – Smile ridden and owned by Tracey LondonRes – Goodman ridden by Tracey London and owned by Kathryn CosterAdult Amateur Hunter 50+CH – Gallant ridden and owned by Millie RussellRes – Blues Conspiracy ridden and owned by Peggy FullerChildren’s HunterCH – Zagalo ridden by Elizabeth Garate and owned by Mark StopfordRes – Equanimity ridden by Sydney Warshaw and owned by Black Ankle LLC

Secret Santa ridden by Jeffrey Ayers. Photo by Flashpoint Photography

Pre-Green Hunter 3’CH – Secret Santa ridden by Jeffrey Ayers and owned by Daniel WhiteRes – Beyond Comparison ridden by Jaime Gibson and owned by Deep Forest StablesBaby Green Hunter 3’CH – Kodiak BF ridden by Michelle Moen and owned by Bridlebourne Stables LLCRes – Quintain ridden by Jaime Gibson and owned by Foxflower LLCShort/Long Stirrup HunterCH – Marquis ridden by Harry Collins and owned by Lee CeseryRes – Into the Mystic ridden by Elizabeth Pappas and owned by Janine PappasLow Children’s Hunter 2’6″CH – Pico ridden and owned by Sophie TransouRes – Double Down ridden by Margaret Beeson and owned by Jennie EdwardsLow Adult Hunter 2’6″CH – Kayak ridden by Tracey London and owned by The Bristol Bay Company LLCRes – Mackenzie ridden and owned by Cynthia KelloggHopeful HunterCH – Rio Viva ridden by Carol Ogden and owned by Barbara BrittRes – Smile ridden and owned by Tracey LondonRes – Godsend ridden by Courtney Goldstein and owned by Libby GreeneLow Children’s/Adult JumperCH – ESI General ridden by Lexie Kinney and owned by Katherine BerneyRes – Manhattan ridden and owned by Hannah WarshawAdult Amateur JumperCH – Crucero ridden and owned by Lexie KinneyRes – Distant Thunder ridden and owned by Brittany EvansCongratulations to Our Classic Winners:AO Hunter – Trentino ridden and owned by Lee CeseryJunior Hunter – Comissario ridden by Morgan Ward and owned by Redfield FarmPony Hunter – Illusion ridden by Morgan Ward and owned by Tranquillity FarmGreen Pony Hunter – Dollar ridden by Madeline Schaefer owned by Redfield FarmAdult Amateur Hunter – Smile ridden and owned by Tracey LondonChildren’s Hunter – Equanimity ridden by Sydney Warshaw and owned by Black Ankle LLCUSHJA Pre Green Stake – Most of All ridden by Mary Eufemia and owned by Pamela TopeShort/Long Stirrup Hunter – Marquis ridden by Harry Collins and owned by Lee CeseryLow Children’s/Adult Hunter 2’6″ – Double Down ridden by Margaret Beeson and owned by Jennie EdwardsChildren’s/Adult Jumper Classic – Quincy ridden and owned by Lindsay WolfJr/AO Jumper Classic – Unique ridden and owned by Mackenzie McGeheeA special Congratulations to the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby Winner sponsored by Jerry Parks Insurance Group – Swagger ridden by Megan Young and owned by Lee Cesery