By Kim Graves
Three members of the St. Andrews University “A” show team competed at the Aiken Winter Classic “AA” show in Aiken, South Carolina over the weekend.
Freshman Anastasia MacNaught rode St. Andrews’ owned Eastern Shore (Jojo) to placings of 2nd, 3rd and two 6th in the Pre-Adult Hunter division. “The show team has been a great opportunity! I absolutely love it! Everyone supports and helps one another! I am so glad I have been able to show Jojo. He is a great horse with an awesome personality and loves to show!” said Anastasia. MacNaught also earned a 3rd, 4th, and 6th place in the equitation division of the Pre-Adults.
Senior Kali Cram knew going to the show that there were going to be some challenges ahead when a last minute horse change came up. Kali rode Charmander CF who is a very young horse and has not had a lot of experience at the shows. Kali was happy to take the young horse to help him gain some show experience. Together they placed 5th in the .85 meter jumper class.
“The students rode fabulously and came home with good ribbons and great learning experiences. They progress with each ride and are always eager to understand the techniques involved and the results from their horses” stated Coach Kelsi Peterson.
Sami Cram had a stellar weekend in Aiken aboard CDS Stables owned Lucifer De Flobecq (Archie). At only their third show together the pair brought home the champion ribbon in the Low Child/ Adult 1.00 meter jumper division. With 16 entries in the division a win in the first class and second place in the second class secured Sami the championship. Sami also took home an 8th place prize in the $500 Low Child/Adult jumper classic.
“Aiken was a blast! Great team mates and great weather! We took some young horses and Kali and Kelsi did a great job with them both. Anastasia rode Jojo amazingly and Archie was perfect as always! Overall a fabulous weekend!” commented Sami Cram.
Coach Peterson will travel with the show team next to Raleigh, North Carolina in February.
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