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WELCOME TO
Welcome to the 40th Running of the
Winona Horse Trials
It’s had to believe that this marks the 40th year that we have been running the Winona Horse Trials. But in many ways, it seems so long ago that Dave and I moved to Winona and one March morning took a walk around Huffman’s farm and began to dream. The next thing we did was introduce ourselves to Bill and Ginny and ask if we could mo ve my horses there. That was no small request as they only had one stall for their own horse.
The next months found Dave and I tearing out old cow stations and building stalls. After the stalls were completed, we started to clean up the pasture, which meant getting rid of all the rocks. Alas, the first cross country fence was born. I don’t think Huffman’s knew what they were getting into when we asked if we could build a few more jumps and maybe hold a horse trial there in the fall.
The next 6 months saw frantic building of cross country fences and begging, borrowing or stealing (don’t judge me) what we needed to pull off the first event. Somehow, we manage even though our TD didn’t make it due to hurricane Gloria and one of our judges forgot to put it on her calendar. Col Wimert, who served as POG & TD, requested that my father-inlaw take him to the airport as he didn’t believe my trusty little Chevette would make it. That, as they say, was ‘just the beginning’.
As the years went on, we continued to build dressage rings, stadium fences, more cross country fences and purchased items such as radios and a PA. At last, it seemed that we no longer had to beg, borrow, or steal. Yet it always seemed that there was more we needed and more we still needed to do.
We often wonder why, after all these years of running the event, it still seems like so much work. I think part of the reason is that we have added years and two kids to the mix. I must admit that things were really getting better. We no longer had to sneak around confiscating railroad ties in the dark of the night, running around borrowing stadium fences, or better yet, building fences in the basement at 11:30 Saturday night before show jumping. We even have time to think about the little extras that make things nicer. On the other hand, we still had to think about the ‘big’ things, but all of those things take time, energy, and money. It seems like there is always something that we could do to make things a little better.
Sometimes I wonder why we continue to put on the events. It certainly isn’t for the money, if it was , I would raise the entries and stabling like so many other events have done. Every year I ask myself this question the day or two before the event when I am nearly certain that I have lost my mind, and my husband knows that I have indeed lost my mind, but he still puts up with me. Every year the answer is given to me on cross country day. We take great pleasure watching the horses and riders going out there and having a good time while they learn and develop confidence as they progress around the course. I’m happy that I have been able to provide them with the opportunity to do so and I thank all the other organizers and volunteers who provide me with the same opportunity
The whole things goes a little deeper than simply watching horses and riders galloping around having a good time. It gives many people who enjoy the sport the chance to work together for something they really believe in while developing lasting friendships as well. We’ve already established that we don’t do this for money, so it must be for love. Love of the sport, the horse, friends and family. Many of you have become an important part of the Stone Gate family
While all this was written 30 years ago for the 10th anniversary, much has changed with the farm over the years while a lot remails the same. The farm and event grounds have changed significantly over the years with the addition of 2 rings, barns, and buying more land so everything is consolidated in one area Technology has changed how the show runs by allowing for better communication, live scoring and more. The people have changed too, obviously Dave and I are 40 years older with two grown young men, neither of which are Eventing anymore but still active on the farm. We have gained a wonderful daughter in law. Laura is the daughter I never had and has been a tremendous help to me. Many riders and volunteers are no longer coming to the events for various reasons and unfortunately, we have lost family members, friends, and volunteers We miss them all.
What remains the same? It’s still a lot of work, we’re still trying to make improvements, we are still grateful for those who continue to support our events as competitors, sponsors, or volunteers. Basically, everything I said about why we continue to run the events still holds true. Finally, Dave & I are still married and haven’t killed each other yet
Please join us for the Winona 40th Celebration / Derby Day Party Saturday night May 3rd
TO WINONA
Dave, Jackie, Kyle, Kevin, & Laura
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Officials
Hosts: Dave & Jackie Smith
Officials:
• President of the Ground Jury: Muffin Pantaze
• Technical Delegate: Gammon Castellvi-Cross
• Dressage Judge: Jennifer Roth
• Show Jumping Judge: Marlene Virgil-Thomas
• XC and Show Jump Designer: Jackie Smith
Medical:
• Saturday EMT: Luke Kemmer
• Sunday EMT: Brandy Kemmey
• Saturday Safety Coordinator: Kevin Smith
• Sunday Safety Coordinator: Josh Furlong
Veterinarian:
• Dave Smith 330-424-2310
Farriers
• Saturday AM
On Call: Paul Zook 330-614-3975
• Saturday PM On Call: Christian Milhoan 330-692-1895
• Sunday On Grounds: Blaine Orris 724-986-5707
Rider Reps
Starter Laura Kosiorek-Smith (814) 434-0914
Beginner Novice & Training Brandi Podboy-Fish (330) 256-2478 Stalls 68-70
Novice Amanda Mowry (724) 858-9026 Stall 49
Modified Brooke Burchianti (412) 582-4031
To Brooke Burchianti and ‘Astro’ on their successful Debut at the Defender Kentucky Five Star Event!!
The Winona Horse Trials Through the Years
Moved to Winona across the street from the Huffman farm. The cleanup and building began
Dressage and Stabling was held at the Canfield Fairgrounds a half hour away.
Purchased and moved to Stone Gate Farm
Show Jumping moved to a hay field at Stone Gate & then back by the big pond
Due to heavy rain the cross country was cancelled, and the show jump course was moved to the dressage rings
After 25 years of cross country at the Huffman Farm, ALL phases are now at SGF
Dave and Jackie got married in October
Ran the first Winona Horse Trials in September as a 1 day. All 3 phases ran at Huffman’s with dressage being held on a neighbor’s hay field
The dressage phase was moved to Stone Gate Farm. Prelim ran for the first time with 28 entries!
The first on grounds barn was built . There are now 82 on grounds stalls
Beginner Novice was added . YEH & FEH classes were offered for a few years
Starter Level was added as a recognized ‘test’
The event moved to July due to COVID restrictions.
Lower sand ring is built for show jumping
Limestone Jumping ring was built and all parking has moved to that area .
The Preliminary Division was replaced by a Modified division
Celebrating 40 years with NEW Show Jumps and a BIG party after dressage on Saturday May 3rd.
Hope you can join us in 2025!
TRIVIA Winona
1. What year was the first Winona Horse Trials? What month?
2. What levels were run at the early Winona Horse Trials?
3. When was Preliminary first offered? Bonus question: how many entries were there?
A) 10 or less
B) 11-20
C) 21-30
4. Which official didn’t make it to the first horse trials and why? Col Paul Wimert, Charlotte Bayley or Paul Weaver?
5. How many years did the cross country phase run at the Huffman farm? How many were we supposed to run there?
6. How many venues did the dressage run?
Where were they?
7. How many show jumping locations have we had and where?
8. When was the first on grounds barn built and how many on grounds stalls do we currently have?
9. Over the year we have had off grounds stabling at various locations. How many were there?
10. In the early days, what was the entry fee for the horse trials and what was the starter fee?
11. Other than the first couple of years, who has done the cover for our programs?
12. Who was the person who started us with computerized scoring?
13. Who volunteered at the first Winon and still volunteers today?
14. The vast majority of our volunteers live more than an hour away and we are very appreciative of their support. However, we have 3 volunteers that have travelled much further and the interesting things is than NONE of them have ever ridden at Winona! They are Carroll Crowl, Judy Dugan and Dan Harvey.
The trivia question is, what is the approximate combined one way mileage of these 3 volunteers extraordinaire? Who traveled the furthest?
A) 750 miiles
B) 900 miles
C) 1,175 miles
D) 1,325 miles
15. How many secretaries have there been over the last 40 years?
16. We often have riders who have multiples horses to ride. What’s the record for the number of rides: 4,6,8 or 10? Who was the rider?
17. We know that Eventing is a family affair and that leads me to today’s trivia question. Name family members who have competed at Winona over the years.
18. Winona traditionally runs in May except for the inaugural event, has it ever been run at a different time.
19. How many different weekends have we had in May and why?
20. Will there be a 50th Winona Horse Trials celebration?
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Event Prep
Wendy Campbell
Karen Chandell
Brandi & Ben Fish
Susan Fogarty
Susan Fogarty
Amanda Gantz
Jan Hoover
Katie Ingersoll
Ashley Johnson
Loren Johnson
Gina Keller
Jayden Kemp
Pamela Kendrew
Brooke Mihalik
Laura Podboy
Amy Sadlek
Ashley Sferra
Thank you Volunteers!! VOLUNTEERS
Shannon Shepherd
Trisha Shepherd
Parker Warmington
Cross Country Course
Decorator
Lisa Boncosky
Carroll Crowl
Susan Fogarty
Lexi Kenreigh
Laura Kosiorek-Smith
Brooke Mihalik
Kristen Montague
Laura Podboy
Chuck Tubbs
Kerry Varble
Scoring
Laura Fine
Michele Schwartz
Jeremy Schwartz
Dressage
Laura Fine
Maddie Goddard
Kimberly Hardin
Lauren Heba
Katie Ingersoll
Nancy Koch
Susan Malencia
Susan Malencia
Brooke Mihalik
Camille Papia
Amy Sadlek
Christina Salerno
Maria Temperini Derby / 40th
Celebration
Party
Jennie Ahwesh
Kyle Bizjak
Lisa Boncosky
Karen Chandell
Carroll Crowl
Judy Dugan
Laura Fine
Lauren Heba
Katie Ingersoll
Pamela Kendrew
Nancy Koch
Ashley Sferra
Parker Warmington
Show Jumping
Anna Bierce
Maddie Goddard
Alaina Bierce
Karen Chandell
Trisha Shepherd
Megan Gaus
McKenzie Brown
Scoring
Michele Schwartz
Sue Hines
Scoring
Jeremy Schwartz
Carol Kozlowski
Charity Porbin
Secretary
Taylor Walton
Alisha Schulz
Ashley Sferra
Parker Warmington
Jason Weaver
Marissa Whalen
Cross Country
Jennie Ahwesh
Frances Allender
Laura Bierce
Carroll Crowl
Judy Dugan
Tiffanie Ferrell
Pamela Kendrew
Todd McIntyre
Brooke Mihalik
Maria Temperini Jump
Judges
Ardis Billey
Beth Gillette
Maddie Goddard
Kimberly Hardin
Katie Ingersoll
Emma Knight
Joanne Livengood
Denise Marino
Brooke Mihalik
Eran Murray
Nikki Roshon
Shannon Shepherd
Patty Shepherd
Noell Sivertsen
Lynn Webber
Kathy Weiss
Ruth Wepfer
Lisa White
Jennifer Winer
Annie Wishart
VOLUNTEERS VOLUNT
Show Jump/ Cross Country Warm Up
Cross Country Changes
After Modified the following fences will be changed:
• 2 Flower Stand – rail removed
• 3 Uphill brush – the middle third will be lowered
• 8 C the Roundtop at the water will be removed
• 20 Steeplechase – the middle third will be lower
After Training – No changes
After Novice the following fences will be changed:
• 1 Coop and Rail will be lowered
• 11 the Carrot Stand will have the rail removed
After Beginner Novice the following changes will be made:
• 5 Kendrew’s – the rail will be removed
• 7 the Feeder – rail will be removed
Stabling Area
Dressage Warmup and Arenas
Division Ride Times
Thank you for joining us for our 40th celebration!