Fox Lea Farm

09/05/2026

🌊 VET 2027 Meet the Team! 🌊
Next up, let’s get to know Seth Clayton, our Technical Coordinator!

If you’ve spent any time at Fox Lea, chances are you’ve seen Seth out and about, keeping things moving! Seth plays an important role in coordinating staff, communicating with exhibitors, and making sure the rings and the overall show are running smoothly.

From keeping everyone on the same page to jumping in wherever he’s needed, Seth helps keep the many moving parts of a horse show organized and on track. We’re so happy to have him as part of the Fox Lea Family!

Be sure to check out Seth’s Q&A below and get to know him a little better! 👇

Q: If you could ride any horse 🐴, past or present, who would you choose?

A: United Touch. Might get jumped off at fence 1, but I imagine it would be worth it.“

Q: What is your Starbuck’s ☕️order?
A: grande dark roast. “

Q: What would your theme song🎶 be?
A: Life is a Highway, Tom Cochrane“

Q: If you could go on a vacation 🌎right now, where would you go?
A: Anywhere on a boat!“

Q: Pineapple on pizza 🍕🍍yes or no?
A: For sure. Anything but olives please“

Q: Do you have any hobbies🧶🛼?
A: Fishing and golf!“

Q: What is one food 🍟🌮you could eat every day and never get tired of it?
A: Properly smoked brisket“

Q: Favorite color 🌈?
A: Blue“

Q: Do you have any pets🐶🐱?
A: Not at the moment“

Q: How long have you been in the horse 🐴 industry?
A: Learned to ride as a kid in 1989, a professional from 2000-2020, licensed official since 2020.“

Q: Are you a small town🏡 or big city 🏢 person?
A: I like a small town with a big city nearby.“

Q: Favorite book 📚and/or movie 🎬?
A: I know it’s a TV show, but Ted Lasso. “BBQ Sauce”. I can watch either of the Top Gun movies at the drop of a hat. “

09/05/2026

🔥 The bar went up and the competition followed in the $1,000 1.20M Triple Crown Classic — and once again a massive thank you to Triple Crown Feed for keeping these incredible classes rolling at the September National! 🙌🏆
🥇 Seizing the blue is Jenna Friedman-Lopez of Reddick, Florida, riding her own bay Warmblood mare COBY Z, by Comme Il Faut out of Celine, also representing Oakridge Farm Performance Horses LLC. Jenna and Coby Z were a picture of bold, forward riding at its finest — attacking every fence with the kind of quiet authority that makes a winning round look inevitable! A stunning opening statement to the fall series from this talented Florida combination! 👏⚡

🥈 Back on the podium is Molly Frei of Morriston, Florida, this time aboard the KWPN gelding VDL GROEP MURPHY, by VDL Groep Jos van D’Abdijhoeve out of Unique, owned by Frei Equestrian LLC of Morriston, Florida. Three classes, three podium finishes — Molly Frei is having an extraordinary opening day at the September National and this combination continues to deliver at every height! 🌟🙌

🥉 Completing the top three is Allen Nabors of Ocala, Florida, piloting the Zangersheide gelding TIZZUM Z, by Thunder VD Zuuthoeve out of Fleetwood Mac K, owned by Sophie Baron of Winter Park, Florida. Allen and Tizzum Z brought a scopey, careful, and well-timed round to close out the podium — a strong start to the fall series for this exciting combination! 🐎✨

Triple Crown Classic day at the September National is firing on all cylinders — the fall series has arrived and it means business! 🍂🌊
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09/05/2026

🍂 The Fox Lea Farm Fall Series is officially here — and the September National is kicking things off with a fantastic stacked competitor list in the Hunters, Jumpers and EQ classes. With course designers Seth Clayton, and Eric Mayberry on site this week, the tracks are going to be nothing short of spectacular! We want to send a huge thank you to Triple Crown Feed for sponsoring all 3 of our classics .🏆🔥
🥇 Opening the fall series in style bringing in the blue in our $1,000 1.10M Triple Crown Classic is Molly Frei of Morriston, Florida, piloting the Anglo European gelding KORLANDO DE TREBOX, by Kannan out of Desere de Trebox, owned by Infinity Farm of Morriston, Florida. Molly and Korlando de Trebox set the tone for the entire class with a sharp, confident, and commanding blue ribbon performance — welcome to the fall series! 👏⚡

🥈 Coming right back for the red is Molly Frei once more, this time aboard the Zangersheide gelding COPPERFIELD GHV Z, by Cicero Z van Pamel out of Jinka, owned by Frei Equestrian LLC of Morriston, Florida. Two horses, two trips, two podium finishes on the opening day of the fall series — Molly Frei arrived this week ready to make a statement and she delivered it emphatically! 🌟🙌

🥉 Completing the top three is Kallie Schafers of Tarpon Springs, Florida, riding the Dutch Warmblood mare JANINI GOLD A.S., by Caretino Gold out of Janien, owned by Eva Hurlebaus of Sarasota, Florida. A familiar and beloved face in the Fox Lea Farm results — Kallie wasted no time reminding everyone that the fall series is going to be every bit as competitive as the spring and summer that came before it! 🐎✨

The September National is underway and Fox Lea Farm’s fall series is off to a brilliant start! 🍂🌊

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09/03/2026

Good Afternoon Exhibitors!

With our rainy afternoons in the forecast for the rest of the week, in the best interest of the horses we have made the decision to move our Welcome Stake to the beginning of the day tomorrow (Friday) at 8am. Please make a note of the change on your schedules. Thank you and good luck to all of our competitors!

09/03/2026

So excited to have everyone back with us for our Fall Series 🎉🎉🥳🥳

09/02/2026

Good Afternoon Exhibitors! Welcome to the September National show at Fox Lea Farm! Good luck to all of our horses and riders this weekend!

Our Thursday start times are as follows:

Grand Prix Ring: 8:00am
Hunter 1: 8:00am
Hunter 2: 9:00am

We are expecting wet weather in the afternoon, so we are looking forward to an efficient morning to beat the rain!

Also if there are any Jumper Medal riders (Talent Search, UHSJA Jump Seat Medal, WIHS Jumper Phase) that have not submitted entries, we are looking for a couple of you to fill any/all of those classes on Saturday morning. Please see the show office to let them know that you are here so we know to expect you!

Thank you all for joining us this week and stay tuned for more announcements as the week goes on!

-Seth Clayton

09/01/2026

🌊Our VET 2027 Meet the Team series continues with Tommy Costoff!🌊

We’re excited to welcome Tommy to the Fox Lea Family, where he’ll be joining our Horse Show Office staff!

Tommy’s journey in the horse world began early, growing up surrounded by horses and landing his first job as ring crew while still in high school. Nearly 15 years later, he’s still loving this fabulous industry and we’re thrilled to have him bringing his experience, energy, and personality to the horse show office!

Get to know Tommy a little better below!👇

Q: If you could ride any horse 🐴, past or present, who would you choose?
A: “Riding as a jockey on the Secretariat in another life.”

Q: What is your Starbuck’s ☕️order?
A: “Flat white for when it’s chilly or the iced shaken espresso in any seasonal flavor.”

Q: What would your theme song🎶 be?
A: “Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf”

Q: If you could go on a vacation 🌎right now, where would you go?
A: “Vintage luxury shopping in Tokyo, Japan.”

Q: Pineapple on pizza 🍕🍍yes or no?
A: “Yes! It’s the best and if you disagree that’s alright… more for me, myself and I.”

Q: Do you have any hobbies🧶🛼?
A: “Travel, Fashion, Gym, Cooking, Gardening”

Q: What is one food 🍟🌮you could eat every day and never get tired of it?
A: “The only thing I dislike is anchovies on pizza. It’s too much for my tastebuds in this lifetime. Otherwise a combination of Mexican/Italian… Burritos actually. Final answer.”

Q: Favorite color 🌈?
A: “Burnt orange as an accent color, deep blue/green for everything else.”

Q: Do you have any pets🐶🐱?
A: “Always had a ton but now my family takes care of them as I travel too much these days. Future plans to open an animal rescue down the line.”

Q: How long have you been in the horse 🐴 industry?
A: “I grew up surrounded by horses and got my first job as ring crew in high school that led me into this fabulous world. Almost 15 years… wow how the time flies.”

Q: Are you a small town🏡 or big city 🏢 person?
A: “Country property with city apartment allows me the best of both worlds.”

Q: Favorite book 📚and/or movie 🎬?
A: “The Lord of the Rings, although transitioning into reading more memoirs in recent years.”

08/31/2026

We are excited to host Alpha Dressage Association! See you soon! :)

Great news - Alpha Dressage Sept. 27th Schooling Show now offering Saturday Schooling Option. You can now add schooling and overnight/day stall to your Entry. And Fox Lea Farm is offering $10 off the Office Fee on entries to Fox Lea Dec. 5-6 Dressage Show if you ride in the Alpha Schooling Show. Such a Deal! Details below. Go to AlphaDressage.org to Enter.

08/31/2026

We are getting prepared for the 2027 Venice Equestrian Tour. We are excited to share the 2027 Officials with you. The prizelist will be out by the end of the week. The prizelist will mirror 2026 with the same show pricing.

The same special events will take place: Seahorse Showdown, Special Am/Jr USHJA Derby, Bash at the Beach, Charity Challenge, and lots more fun planned for you! A redesigned feel to our hospitality will take place this Winter! The Pavilion Bar will be open daily with food options, giving you another option for your dining pleasure.

Stay tuned... we have so much more to share! Going to be a great season!