Boarders, trainers, riders, and family members had a great time at the first annual La Jolla Equestrian Center Fall Play Day/Gymkhana. Check out pictures in our gallery for some of the awesome costumes including a bee and a bee keeper, "Trainer's Worst Nightmare," An angel and a devil, a Western Pleasure Extraordinaire, and Beauty and the Beast!

Games included:

• Egg and Spoon Challenge: won by Jessica aboard Winnetou!

• Wine Spill Challenge

• Crepe Paper Challenge

• Obstacle Course hosted by Chris Rossi

• Costume Contest: won by Camryn and Rocky (aka Beauty and the Beast!)

October 24-28 Tally Hawk had another great show in Rancho Murieta. Some highlights:

• Champion: Low Children's Hunters 17 & U Now or Never (aka Rocky owned by Anne Saunders) and Camryn Rodrigez

• Champion: Limit Equitation Camryn Rodrigez and Now or Never (aka Rocky owned by Anne Saunders) in addition to 4th place in Eq for a Jump!

• Champion: Low Adult Hunters: Winnetou and Michelle Gaubert

• Carolyn Day 31 & Over Horsemanship Medal: Reserve Champion to Anne Saunders and her horse Never say Never (aka Grasshopper) and 5th place to Michelle Gaubert and Winnetou!

• Reserve Champion: Performance Hunters Zieta Z and Jessica Allan

• $16,000 Haunted Hunter Derby 3'0': seventh place to Jessica Allan and Never Say Never owned by Anne Saunders and eighth place to Jessica Allan and Zieta Z!

• Paulina and Slick had great results in their first show together in the Children's Hunters including a 5th place finish in the Children's Hunters Classic!

• BIG congratulations to the Scranton family on Gabi and Maverick's first horse show together! This adorable duo had great placings in their very competitive walk trot division and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this team!

Another successful and fun weekend with one of our favorite clinicians, Gina Allan! Gina's focus on Equifitness brings a unique perspective to all our students and horses and we are always grateful for her valuable insights. For more information on Gina check out her website http://ginaallan.ca and find pictures from the clinic in our gallery.

Tally Hawk Team Member Updates:

• We are very excited to welcome our long time friend Mandy McRae and her daughter Camryn Rodriguez to our Tally Hawk Team!

• Mandy is our Chief Marketing Officer and helps us stay up to date on all social media and marketing campaigns. We thank her for her endless efforts to help Tally Hawk constantly grow!

• Camryn has been a long time student of Jessica and Danielle and is now an integral part of our team as our working student. Camryn's love of horses and incredible thirst for knowledge make her an invaluable part of Team Tally Hawk.

• Mandy and Camryn's positive attitudes always keep us smiling-thank you both for being on Team Tally Hawk!

Another successful show for team THS at the Oaks! Thank you to Blenheim Equisports for always putting on such a well run and fun show! Our group had a blast! Here are some highlights from the competition:

• Champion Limit Equitation 18 & Over: Michelle Gaubert and her horse Winnetou

• Reserve Champion 3' Blenheim EquiSports A/O Hunters: Melissa Brandley and her horse Reflection (aka Mollie)

• Champion Limit Equitation: Kate Olsen and her horse Catira

• High Performance Hunters: Impressive ribbons for Jessica Allan and Fancicul (aka Jolly)

• Low Child & A/A Hunters: beautiful rounds for Melissa Brandley and her horse Reflection (aka Mollie) and Zieta Z, Michelle Gaubert and her horse Winnetou, and Kate Olsen and her horse Catira

• Childrens Hunters 13 & Under: Top placings for Kate Olsen and her horse Catira

• Performance Hunter 3'3": great trips for Jessica Allan and Zieta Z and Jessica Allan and Catira

• Equitation 15-17: Top ribbons for Jayme Jenkins and Never Say Never (aka Grasshopper owned by Anne Saunders)

• CPHA Foundation: Jayme Jenkins out of an impressive field of 27!

• Hamel Foundation NHS Medal: 7th place to Jayme Jenkins in another competitive class

• Ariat Adult Medal: 4th place to Melissa Brandley and her horse Reflection (aka Mollie)

• Young Hunters 5 & Under: top placings for Jessica Allan and Reminiscent (aka Miles), owned by Melissa Brandley and a 5th place finish in Reminiscent's first debut in the jumper ring in the .80M Jumpers!

• 3' Blenheim EquiSports A/O Hunters: great ribbons for Anne Saunders and her horse Never Say Never (aka Grasshopper) and Melissa Brandley and her horse Reflection (aka Mollie)

• USHJA International Hunter Derby: Jessica Allan and Fanciful (aka Jolly), owned by Jayme Jenkins, continue with impressive finishes in these competitive derbies! The pair finished 5th in the first round out of 32 entries and finished 10th overall! Congratulations to Jessica and the Jenkins family on another successful big derby finish!

• $25,000 USHJA WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular: Jessica Allan and Fanciful laid down a beautiful round in their first outing in this class

Blenheim Spring Classic April 11-15

We had a small but determined group at our first outing at the Oaks of the Season! Congratulations to the following riders and horses:

• 18 & Over Equitation Reserve Champion: Anne Saunders and her horse Never Say Never (aka Grasshopper)

• 15-17 Equitation: Second place in the flat to Jayme Jenkins and her horse Fanciful (aka Jolly)

• 3'3" Junior Hunter Classic: Eighth place to Jayme Jenkins and her horse Fanciful (aka Jolly) along with impressive ribbons throughout the division

• Jessica Allan recipient of the 2018 Blenheim Equisports Emerging Professional Grant!

• Read more about this impressive award here: http://showpark.com/2018/03/announcing-the-2018-blenheim-equisports-emerging-professional-grant-winners-15000-in-total-grants-awarded/

We could not be prouder of Jessica and all her hard work and determination-well deserved!

Sue Lightner Clinic April 27-29:

As always, both our professionals and clients learned so much at our Spring Sue Lightner clinic. Thank you Sue for supporting our team and providing us with your valuable insight! Perfect tune up going in to show season!

Sonoma Horse Park Spring Classic May 9-13:

We always have a great time at Sonoma and our first show of the season here didn't disappoint! Special shout out to Shannon Ozceri for helping us on hectic Pro days and our biggest Fan Club member Mandy Jo for all your support! It takes a village and we are thankful for every one of you!

• $500 GrandPix Photography CH/AA Modified Derby 2'6": 4th place to Melissa Brandley and Zieta Z

• $1,000 BarnStyle Adult Am Hunter Classic: 6th place to Anne Saunders and her horse Never Say Never (aka Grasshopper)

• $1,000 USHJA Green Incentive Stake 3'-3'3": 3rd place to Jessica Allan and Melissa Brandley's Reflection (aka Mollie)

• Adult Amateur Hunters 36 & Over: great ribbons for Anne Saunders and her horse Never Say Never (aka Grasshopper) including a win in the under saddle

• Adult Amateur Hunters 36 & Over: Melissa Brandley and her horse Reflection (aka Mollie) had great results as they stepped in to this division together for the first time!

• Green Hunters 3'6": great ribbons for Jessica Allan and Zieta Z

• Performance Hunters 3'6": Jessica Allan and Jayme Jenkin's Fanciful always impress us with consistent rounds in the 80's in this competitive division

• Green Hunters 3': top results for Jessica Allan and Melissa Brandley's Reflection (aka Mollie)

• Children's Hunter 13 & Under 3': great ribbons for Kate Olsen and her horse, Catira. This was this adorable duo's first show together and they didn't disappoint!

• Junior Hunters 3'3": as always Jayme Jenkins and her horse Fanciful (aka Jolly) held their own in this competitive division

• Low Adult Amateur Hunters 2'9": we welcomed Michelle Gaubert and her horse Winnetou back to the show ring and they held consistent scores in the high 70's and 80's! We are so excited to have this pair back in the ring!

• Low Adult Amateur Hunters 2'9": Melissa Brandley navigated Zieta Z to top ribbons in this division in this pair's show debut. Thanks Melsisa for showing off our girl so well!

Northern Winter Classics

Tally Hawk had a great two weeks at the Northern Winter Classics at the Murieta Equestrian Center February 14-25. It was the first show debut for Kate Olson and Shushine Boy (aka Slick) and Jayme Jenkins and her new mount Maverick. Here are some highlights from our fun two weeks:

• $5,000 Open Hunter Classic: third place to Jessica Allan aboard her horse Zieta Z, fifth place to Jessica Allan aboard Relfection (aka Mollie owned by Melissa Brandley) and sixth place to Jessica Allan aboard Fanciful (aka Jolly owned by Jayme Jenkins)

• 3'6" Green Hunters Reserve Champion: Jessica Allan and Zieta Z in their debut in this division

• 36 & Over Equitation Reserve Champion: Anne Saunders and her horse Never Say Never (aka Grasshopper)

• 36 & Over Adult Amateur Hunters Reserve Champion: Anne Saunders and her horse Never Say Never (aka Grasshopper)

• Low Child/Adult Hunters: a win and top ribbons for Kate Olsen and Shushine Boy (THS owned Slick)

• Hudson & Co Medal: second place for Jayme Jenkins and Maverick

• Equitation 15-17: first place for Jayme Jenkins and Maverick in the flat and top placings in the over fences

• Norcal 3' Medal: second place for Anne Saunders and Never Say Never (aka Grasshopper)

HITS Thermal 2018

HITS Thermal 2018 was a success for THS as we trekked down to the desert March 6-18. Below are the highlights from this fun show:

• $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby: 10th place overall to Jessica Allan aboard Fanciful (aka Jolly owned by Jayme Jenkins) including a 4th place finish in the first round

• 4' High Performance Hunters: top placings including two second places for Jessica Allan and Fanciful (aka Jolly owned by Jayme Jenkins) in their debut in this very competitive division

• 3'3" Young Hunters: top placings including two second places for Jessica Allan and Reflection (aka Mollie owned by Melissa Brandley) in their debut in this division

• Platinum Performance Hunter Prix: sixth place to Jayme Jenkins on her horse Fanciful (aka Jolly)

• 15-17 Equitation: top placings for Jayme Jenkins aboard Shushine Boy (aka Slick owned by THS)

• 2'9" Adult Hunters: top placings for Melissa Brandley and her horse Reflection (aka Mollie)

• CPHA Medal: second place far Jayme Jenkins and Shushine Boy (aka Slick owned by THS)

• 2'9" Child/Adult Hunter Classic: second place for Melissa Brandley and her horse Reflection (aka Mollie)

• Junior Hunters: top placings for Jayme Jenkins and her horse Fanciful (aka Jolly)

Horse Addition: Congratulations to Kate Olsen and her parents Lily and Todd on the purchase of Catira! Special thanks for Sue Lightner for helping us find this special horse for Kate. Look for Kate and Catira in the show ring this year!

Grant Award: Congratulations to Jessica Allan on being awarded the 2018 Blenheim EquiSports Emerging Professional Grant! We are so proud of Jessica being selected for this grant from an impressive number of applicants and can't wait to participate in more Blenheim shows this year!

Team Tally Hawk has had a busy and fun winter filled with clinics, new horse additions, the first annual THS Holiday Ho-Down, and end of year awards banquets. Please see below for some highlights from our winter:

Gina Allan Clinic: 12/9 & 12/10

We always look forward to Gina's fun and positive clinics! Gina's focus on rider fitness and dressage training bring a unique perspective for all our students. Her high energy keeps us motivated through the winter while we fine tune our flat work before the show season ramps up. For more information on Gina, please visit her website at http://ginaallan.ca

First annual THS Holiday Ho-Down: 12/9

The first annual THS Holiday Ho-Down was quite a success and a good time was had by all! Thank you to everyone who came and made the evening special. We are so grateful for all of our THS barn family!

Horse Addition: Jenkins Family purchases "Maverick"

Congratulations to Jayme, Jason, and Maggie Jenkins on the purchase of Maverick, a seven year old Danish Warmblood recently imported. Special thanks to Sue Lightner for helping us pair Jayme with this special mount. Look for Maverick in the equitation and Derby rings this year!

Welcome Back: Michelle Gaubert and Winnetou

After a few months swimming laps in rehab, Winnetou has returned to THS stronger than ever. We are so excited to have Michelle back in the saddle and Winnetou back in the barn!

Sue Lightner Clinic: 1/19-1/21

We were fortunate to have Sue Lightner clinic for us this January. It was an educational and fun three days! We're always grateful to have Sue's critical eye on our students and horses and as always we all walked away with much homework.

PCHA Awards Banquet

Team THS had a fun weekend in San Diego to celebrate the end of year PCHA awards banquet where the following awards were collected:

• Green Hunters 3'/3'3" Champion Zieta Z and Jessica Allan

• Performance Hunters 3'6" Reserve Champion Fanciful and Jessica Allan

• Junior Hunters 3'3" Third Place to Fanciful and Jayme Jenkins

• Low Child/Adult Amateur Hunters 2'9" Third Place to Reflection and Melissa Brandley

Norcal Awards Banquet

• Performance Hunters 3'6" Third Place to Fanciful and Jessica Allan

• Green Hunters 3'/3'3" Fifth Place to Zieta Z and Jessica Allan

• Equitation, Riders 15-17 Third Place to Jayme Jenkins and ShuShine Boy

• Junior Hunters 3'3" Fifth Place to Fanciful and Jayme Jenkins

• Adult Amateur Hunters 3' Seventh Place to Never Say Never and Anne Saunders

• Young Horse Tenth Place to Reflection (owned by Melissa Brandley) and Jessica Allan

Looking forward to a great 2018 show season!

Tally Hawk is showing at the Sonoma Horse Park and scored a derby win! Below is an excerpt from the Sonoma Horse Park press release:

Jessica Allan and Jayme Jenkins' Fanciful took home their first $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby win against a strong field of horses and riders.

"The stars aligned today, it is the first time I have won one of the big derbies and I have only won a couple of little ones." explained Allan, "It was unexpected, I just did my thing and it all worked out today."

Allan has been riding and training the 8-year-old imported Fanciful for a year and a half and today's success, in only his fifth major Derby, brought great delight to Allan and the Jenkins family.

"It has been great watching him come along with Jessica and Danielle" explained owner, Jayme Jenkins, "Fanciful just keeps surprising us and knocking it out of the park."

It is an exciting time for this relatively new barn. Tally Hawk Stables, opened by Allan and Danielle Smith, has not yet reached their first year in business. It is a dream come true for these close friends and they are grateful for their great group of clients. The team at Tally Hawk Stables are looking forward to the next two weeks at Sonoma Horse Park and are thoroughly enjoying their visit thus far.

Jessica Allan and Fanciful - ©GrandPix Photography

Jessica Allan and Fanciful - © Alden Corrigan Media

Congratulations to Jessica Allan, Fanciful, The Jenkins Family and all of Team Tally Hawk!