Rancho Pampa

04/29/2026

Two incredible weeks at the Aiken Spring Classic at Highfields—exactly why this season in Aiken is so special.

Zahara, beautifully ridden by Ivy Bonds (thank you Team Highfields!), claimed Champion in the 3’6” Junior Hunters and finished Circuit Champion in the 3'6 juniors —an exceptional showing for a mare who continues to deliver at the highest level.

Emma Videla and her pony Smoke Tree Knight Ryder absolutely dominated, earning Champion in the Pony Jumpers both weeks… and making it very clear he thinks the bigger tracks are calling.

Pasionario, piloted by Liza Cram, stepped confidently into new territory—earning a second in the NHS adult medal and contesting his first National Derby with style.

“Silver White” ( ) put in consistently beautiful rounds in the greens with Martin and the Adults with Liza Cram and Kristine Somers bringing home a collection of top ribbons and continuing to develop into a standout prospect.

Lee Evans delivered strong, consistent rounds in the Greens and 3’6” Juniors, highlighted by first place in the super competitive juniors.

Dresden NPF, owned by Holly Balasis, was Reserve Champion in the Baby Greens—an exciting young horse with a bright future.

Leon had lovely rounds in the .80m jumpers, including a second place finish with Kristine , while RF Le Coeur also ridden by Kristine Sommers, produced polished rounds in the Adult Hunters.

Jordan Lee Burton & his own "Celebratory" had gorgeous rounds in the Baby Greens with wonderful consistent results over both weeks!

So proud of this entire group—horses, riders, and team. This is what building a program is all about.



Next Stop - ACHS!

04/12/2026

Who is looking for an incredible mare? 7 YO, small jr sized. 1.20 experience prior to import. Just started her hunter career. In the ribbons at every show. Reserve champion in the baby greens at TerraNova. Champion in the adults at March Madness, Reserve champion in the greens at Tryon. Click on pic below for all her info.

Horses and Ponies for sale, Silver White - Argentinian Warmblood - Hunter - Horse For Sale in SC, USA

03/27/2026

There are horse shows… and then there is the Aiken Horse Show in the Woods.

Last night felt like stepping back in time—an old-school hunter course set on grass in the Hitchcock Woods. We are so proud to share that Martin and Zahara won the first Hitchcock Hunter Invitational with a score of 90. Martin also won male leading riding award and we won the groom's award as well!

Huge thank you to everyone who made this possible:

Debbie Snyder for co-owning Zahara with us and believing in her every step of the way.

Our Rancho Pampa barn family for showing up and cheering!

Andrew Chew Ellis, Brian Lockabill, John Abbot, the judges and all the volunteers who put on this show - we appreciate your hard work so much!

The Hitchcock Woods Foundation for preserving the Woods and hosting one of the most unique and iconic shows in the country

Class sponsors Lim Berkowitz, Shapley Products and Jean Bickley

Additional sponsors Tracey Miller and Oak Manor Saddlery for the halter, Aiken County Farm Supply for the beautiful blanket
Lionel Smith for the best male rider award, Shapleys for the grooming supplies, Aiken Horse Park, Highfields Equus Events for their continued support of our sport and all the other sponsors!

Moments like this are why we do it—the horses, the setting, the tradition, and the people who make it all so special.