2009 SAHJA Awards Banquet

On Sunday, January 24th the 21st Annual SAHJA Awards Banquet was held at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento, CA. The awards presented recognized the outstanding achievements in the sport of Hunter/Jumper.  Awards went to David Crowley-Gold-Walk Trot 8 and Under; Katelyn Crowley-7th place-Short Stirrup; Sabrina Voeller-9th place-Short Stirrup; Savanna Little-5th place-Kindergarten Jumpers and 9th place Training Jumpers; Kim Bare-4th place-Training Jumpers and 7th place-Junior Equitation. 

Clients from Equine Unlimited created a lovely basket full of donated items for the SAHJA Barn Competition.  Donations included:  halters, lead ropes, horse treats, bell boots, Ariat socks, a mane comb, body brush, crop, feeding bucket, feed scoop and much more.  In addition, a gourmet picnic basket was put together and donated to the SAHJA silent auction complete with wine, snacks and plates.

Grebitus Challenge Cup Award, Malinda Kregoski, Kim Bare and Savanna Little

The highlight of the afternoon was when Kim Bare and Savanna Little walked on stage to accept the 5th Annual Grebitus Challenge Cup Award; Greta Evans and Amy Balsley were unable to attend the banquet.  The entire Equine Unlimited barn was proud of their achievement. 

Grebitus Challenge Cup Champions

The 5th Annual Grebitus Challenge Cup Tournament was held at Starr Vauhgn Equestrians in Sacramento, California on Sunday, October 4, 2009.  Four jumper teams of four competed in a Prix de Nations format with riders showing at three levels: 2′6″ -  2′9″, 3′ – 3′3″, and 3′3 – “3′6″.  Each team had one rider at each level, and the final rider in the team chose the level at which to compete.  Three scores per team per round counted, the highest score per round was dropped.

The Equine Unlimited team, Lasting First Impressions, consisted of Amy Balsley, Kim Bare, Greta Evans and Savanna Little.  Going into the final round the Equine Unlimited Team was in 2nd place, each rider completed the course with no faults and Greta Evans finished her round with the fastest time of the challenge.  Each rider had fierce competition, yet they stayed focused and brought home the Grebitus Cup.  The team was coached by Malinda Kregoski; owner of Equine Unlimited, Inc.

Congratulations team!