Valley Mist Farm

What an unforgettable week at the 2026 Junior Hunter Finals in Lexington, Kentucky.

Congratulations to our riders on an exceptional championship. We are incredibly proud of the commitment, sportsmanship, and countless hours of hard work that led to this moment. Watching these partnerships develop throughout the years and compete on one of our sport’s biggest stages has been truly rewarding. The future is bright!

✨ Julie Baum & Dinken’s Darkdream
Small 3’3” Junior Hunter 15 & Under

✨ Jenna Crawford & Cool Boy
Large 3’3” Junior Hunter 16–17

✨ Oliver Oplinger & Tequila Little Time
Large 3’3” Junior Hunter 16–17

We are so grateful for the horses and families who make these opportunities possible! Special gratitude to our team at home: Joe Osbeck Farrier Services, Stillmeadow Equine Veterinary and Oley Veterinary Associates for keeping our horses healthy and happy!

What a beautiful Sunday spent at the farm! A sincere thank you to Bradley Caine for leading such a fantastic in-house clinic for our riders. Your positive coaching, thoughtful instruction, and ability to build confidence made for an amazing learning experience for all. We had so much fun and are so grateful you spent the day with us!

Another incredible week of camp is in the books! Our July camp session was filled with fun, learning, and plenty of time in the saddle. We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make this week such a special experience for our campers.

⛺️ A huge thank you to April Reineke with The Pulsed Life LLC for giving a Magnawave demonstration and sharing the benefits of the therapy with our campers.

⛺️ Thank you to Eryn Ziegler for teaching an engaging show braiding clinic.

⛺️ Thank you to Michelle Baum for surprising everyone with the coolest make-your-own sundae bar!

⛺️ And thank you to Joe Osbeck & Team for providing horseshoes for our camp craft — a favorite camp tradition!

We’re looking forward to our final camp session in August, which is officially full. New games, new crafts. Hoping to welcome more new faces next summer!

Split Rock Hunter Jumper Classic II
Lexington, Kentucky | June 9–14

A wonderful week at one of our favorite venues. We are incredibly proud of our riders for their outstanding performances throughout the week, earning great ribbons in exceptionally competitive classes while representing our program with sportsmanship and grace. Congratulations to each horse-and-rider combination on a fantastic show!

Jenna Crawford & Cool Boy
Large Junior Hunters 3’3” (16–17)

Julie Baum & Dinken’s Darkdream
Small Junior Hunters 3’3” (15 & Under)

Oliver Oplinger & Tequila Little Time
Large Junior Hunters 3’3” (16–17)

Abigail Kiel & Grace M
2’6” Hunters

Katie McClain & All That Jazz
70m Jumpers & 2’6” Hunters

Sophia Maialetti & Pine Creek’s Emma
Crossrail Jumpers & Short Stirrup Hunter/Equitation

Scarlett Hunter & Woodlands Strike a Pose
Walk-Trot Hunter

Special thank you to our favorite Kentucky girls, Natalie Baum and Catie Anuszkewicz for all of your help this week. It’s was an extra special treat to get to see you both!

Lastly, THANK YOU to our families and support team for another memorable week. You guys are the best. We are already looking forward to next year! 🩵

Hiring!
We are looking for a part time morning worker!
Hours are approx. 7 am -12pm
🐴Walking horses to and from paddocks
🔨Barn maintenance
🪏Mucking stalls
🪣Emptying/cleaning/filling water buckets

Only the BEST ponies get dressed up and painted. Thank you to our real life unicorns for another wonderful mini camp full of first pony experiences and memories for a lifetime! 🦄💜

🩵🎡🍋 DEVON 2026 🍋🎡🩵

Congratulations Jenna Crawford & Cool Boy on a wonderful Devon bringing home two 6th place ribbons!

Next stop ➡️ KY!

We had a wonderful time at the Maryland Summer Classic May 23-24, 2026. Thank you to for a beautiful show despite the rainy days!

Leena Nikolaidis & THREE TIMES A CHARM
🌧️ Large Children’s Pony Reserve Champion

Sophia Maialetti & PINE CREEK’S EMMA
🌧️ Reserve Champion Short Stirrup Eq
🌧️ Reserve Champion Short Stirrup Hunter

Julie Baum & DINKEN’S DARKDREAM
🌧️ 1,3,2,3 in the 3’3” Junior Hunters

Jenna Crawford & COOL BOY
🌧️ Reserve Champion 3’3” Junior Hunter

Abigail Kiel & GRACE M
🌧️ 3rd in the 2’6” Adult Medal and 8th in the Low Adult Amateur Classic

Special thank you to & Team for the beautiful braids!

Results from a rainy Bridge Acres 5/9/26

☔️Madison Remick & Screen Kiss - Champion Modified Hunter and Low Children’s Pony
☔️Gabby Jolls & All That Jazz - 2,2,3,2 in Modified Hunter
☔️Elise Eisenhart & Orchard Hills Sea Dragon - 3,3,3,2 in Modified Pony and 3,1,3,3 in Low Children’s Pony
☔️Bella Jermyn & Quality Counts - Champion TB Hunter
☔️Leena Nikolaidis & Three Times A Charm - Reserve Champion in Low Children’s Pony and Over Fence class winner in Open Equitation
☔️Lucia Damore & Mapquest - 4,2,3,2 in WTC Equitation and 4,4,4,3 in WTC Hunter
☔️Alexa Jones & All That Jazz - Reserve Champion TB Hunter
☔️Sophia Maialetti & Pine Creek’s Emma - Champion in Short Stirrup Equitation and Short Stirrup Hunter

ISO a lease for a young adult client for the Split Rock Classic II in Kentucky, June 9-14th. Looking for a seasoned schoolmaster horse to show 2’-2’3” hunters/eq - no specific preference on divisions. Just something safe that would give a wonderful show experience. Hoping to find one that will already be at the show grounds vs shipping in.

If you have anything suitable, please contact Meghan Hunter with details - horse info, price, etc.

Thank you!
484-824-1110