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Charlie Jacobs Jr. and Happy Endings Farm Enjoy Success in the Show Ring and Fun in the Sun

Charlie Jacobs Jr. guides Ranier to the Children’s 14 & Under Hunter Reserve Championship. Photo By: Parker/Russell – The Book LLC.

Wellington, FL – March 13, 2013 – The Children’s 14 & Under Hunter division is extremely competitive, but so are Charlie Jacobs, Jr. and Ranier. During week nine of the Winter Equestrian Festival, the pair topped the large, split classes of top horses and young riders to claim the reserve championship award for Happy Endings Farm.

Jacobs earned two red second place ribbons and a winning blue over the courses in Ring Seven, tallying enough points to earn him the tricolor award. In the Large Children’s Hunter Pony division, it was Maggie Robinson’s turn to shine. Robinson competed aboard Taschereau and Shenendoah Oasis, both owned by K. J. Robinson, LLC, earning ribbons on both mounts.

Happy Endings Farm ventures away from the barn and on an exciting weekend trail ride
Happy Endings Farm ventures away from the barn and on an exciting weekend trail ride

When not delivering impressive rounds in the show ring, Jacobs, Robinson and their Happy Endings Farm barnmates enjoy time in the saddle away from the ring. This weekend Happy Endings’ youthful riders took to the trails for a gorgeous afternoon trail ride. At the end of the trail, the children were rewarded with ice cream sundaes to celebrate the week, and a fantastic season so far. The following day it was off to Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington, FL, for a Sunday polo lesson where the boys had a blast swinging their mallets and cantering the polo ponies.

“My approach to training involves building a relationship between the riders and their horses/ponies that is built upon trust and appreciation,” Smith-Faver stated. “I try to incorporate all kinds of activities within our program that do not involve horse show competition.”

Smith-Faver continued, “I don’t think any child or adult should be significantly influenced by one judge’s opinion, on one particular day, at any given horse show concerning their round. Although we are having a very successful WEF this year I think both the kids and adults should remember why they are doing this in the first place — it is supposed to be fun!”

Sunday polo practice with the children from Happy Endings Farm
Sunday polo practice with the children from Happy Endings Farm

Happy Endings Farm will show at the Winter Equestrian Festival throughout the 12-week series, and then will travel north for the summer shows. To stay up to date with Linda Smith-Faver and Happy Endings Farm, follow them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HappyEndingsFarm?ref=ts&fref=ts. You can also visit their Web site at http://www.happyendingsfarm.com/.

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Success at WEF Continues for Next Generation Talent at Happy Endings Farm

Wellington, FL – February 15, 2013 – Natalia Torano has just started competing over fences, but she’s already jumped her way into the hearts of judges. Six-year-old Torano earned four top five placings for Happy Endings Farm during week five of the Winter Equestrian Festival.

Aboard roan pony Champlain Clementine, owned by Alexandria Johnson, Torano won the blue ribbon in Walk-Trot, placed second in both the Walk and Walk-Trot Pleasure classes and finished fifth in the Walk-Trot Jump class. Torano and Champlain Clementine have consistently been in the top ranks throughout WEF, and will continue to compete in the Walk-Trot division throughout the season with Happy Endings Farm.

Avery Kelly and Farnley Romeo compete at the Winter Equestrian Festival
Avery Kelly and Farnley Romeo compete at the Winter Equestrian Festival

Rounding out a successful week in the Cross Rails division for Happy Endings Farm was Torano’s best friend and frequent riding partner Avery Kelly. Seven-year-old Kelly placed in the ribbons in each of her classes in the Cross Rails division aboard her very own and adorable Farnley Romeo. Kelly and Farnley Romeo have been strong finishers in the competitive Cross Rails division, earning the top honors in the division during week three taking the championship, and finishing with the reserve championship during week two.

Although many of the kids from Happy Endings Farm were snowed in up north, the snowstorm didn’t stop 6-year-old James Leone. He returned to the ring after a six-month hiatus, showing that he was a true contender in the Walk-Trot division. Aboard Care Bear, owned by Hannah Patten, the talented James took ribbons in all classes, and will continue to show in the approaching weeks of competition.

James’ brother Mark also returned to the Short Stirrup Hunter division this week, after coming off of the same six-month break. The 9-year-old rode Care Bear to ribbons, starting a collection of top awards.

Meanwhile, Miss Ticket to Ride, owned by Barbara Milanese, was piloted by Parker Wright to the fourth place finish in the Younger THIS Medal. Wright also took ribbons in the Younger Children’s Hunters. Miss Ticket to Ride was bred, raised and broke at Happy Endings Farm. WEF 5 was the first time the bay German Warmblood showed with a junior rider, and Happy Endings Farm couldn’t be more pleased with her talent.

Happy Endings Farm will have a number of riders, horses and ponies competing in divisions ranging from Short Stirrup Hunters to the Adult Amateur Hunters throughout the Winter Equestrian Festival season. From there the close-knit team will travel north for summer showing. To stay up-to-date with Linda Smith-Faver and Happy Endings Farm, follow them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HappyEndingsFarm?ref=ts&fref=ts. You can also visit their Web site at http://www.happyendingsfarm.com/.

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Happy Endings Farm Features Rising Equestrian Talent

Katie Jacobs at the USEF Pony Finals. Photo by Kendall Bierer

Wellington, FL – February 1, 2013 – Linda Smith-Faver has been a resident of Wellington for over 16 years, guiding her clients to top placings across the nation at some of the most prestigious horse shows. Originally from Ronkonkoma, NY, Smith-Faver has been teaching well-known clients in Wellington, building a reputation that precedes her in the equestrian community with Happy Endings Farm.

Growing up in New York, Smith-Faver competed throughout her junior years. Her equestrian background was due to her grandfather’s jumper barn in Brookville, NY, and a hardworking mother who had two jobs to support Smith-Faver’s dream. She then moved to Florida to work for Norman Dello Joio in Wellington at the old show barn on the corner of Pierson Drive and South Shore Boulevard. After two years of teaching lessons for him, she broke off and started her own training outlet, Happy Endings Farm.

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