08/18/2026
Congratulations to our 2026 Celestine Stables Show Team 🤍🏆🐴
I don’t think I could possibly put into words how incredibly proud I am of this group.
Of course, I’m proud of the riders they are becoming — of the beautiful rounds, the brave moments, the ribbons, and all of the hard work they have put in to get here. But more than anything, I am proud of who they are becoming outside of the show ring.
I’m proud of the way they cheer for one another just as loudly as they celebrate their own successes. The way they show kindness to other riders. The way they help each other, encourage each other, and genuinely want to see their teammates succeed.
And most importantly, I am so proud of the horsewomen they are becoming. These kids understand that their ponies are their partners — not just a way to win a ribbon. They put the happiness, care, and well-being of their ponies first. They celebrate them, thank them, take care of them, and love them whether they come out of the ring with a first-place ribbon or no ribbon at all. That will always mean more to me than winning ever could.
When we started Celestine Stables, I dreamed of creating so much more than a riding school. I wanted to create a place where kids could grow up surrounded by horses, kindness, friendship, responsibility, and people who felt like family.
Looking at this picture, I can’t believe we actually did it. 🥹
This little team has become a family — to each other and genuinely to us, too. Watching them grow up together, love these ponies, support one another, and become such wonderful little humans is one of the greatest privileges.
The ribbons are pretty, but this is what I’m proudest of. 🤍
Congratulations, girls. We love you endlessly, and I could not be more proud to call you our family. 🐴🎀🏆