Bit N’ Bridle: Hunters & Ranch Riding 2026

This weekend, Joe and Kayleigh had the pleasure of coaching 7 talented horses and riders at the Bit & Bridle 4-H Qualifier in Lexington, VA. The show brought together a great mix of English and Western competitors, making it especially rewarding to see our clients from both disciplines compete side by side. Additionally, Kayleigh was able to be the course designer at this show

Kayleigh Burke and Basil Hayden:

• Baby Green Hunters: Champion 1st, 1st, 2nd

Basil Hayden aka Whiskey

Reese Edwards and William

• Hopeful Pony Hunters: 3rd, 4th, 4th

William

Joe McDonald and Wyo Blue Bouncer

• Ranch Trail Walk Jog: 2nd

• Open Trail: 2nd

• Ranch Trail Walk Jog Lope: 3rd

• Ranch Riding Walk Jog: 2nd

Wyo Blue Bouncer

Bibiana Parlatore and VT Blazinhot Ferrari

• Green Western Horse: 1st & 2nd

• Ranch Riding: 1st & 1st

• Open Ranch Trail: 1st

Frosted Bluebeard

Joe McDonald and Forsted Bluebeard

• Ranch Rail Walk Jog: 2nd

• Ranch Riding Walk Jog: 1st

• Ranch Trail: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Frosted Bluebeard

Anna Lucy and Back to the Future

• Schooling Hunter 2’6”: Reserve Champion: 2nd, 2nd, 2nd

• Model Hunter Horse: 4th

• Youth Eq on the Flat: 4th

• Youth Eq O/F: 5th

Back to the Future