This section highlights members of the McElroy Group and their beloved steeds. Check back often for news updates on the happenings of this talented and ambitious group. *Please be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for the monthly and bi-monthly updates.*
2011 McElroy Group Highlights - Marlene purchased Denny, her FEI Schoolmaster.
- Lisi purchased her talented horse, Talisman.
- Debbie purchased her dream horse, Giles.
- Dru moved into her beautiful new farm in Aiken.
- We welcomed Kathy, Pam, Justine, Sue and Jenna as new riders to the McElroy Group.
- Amy was asked to judge to very important shows:
- The American Eventing Championships in September
- The Combined Driving Championships in November
- Amy received her 3rd letter from the USEF recognizing her excellence in judging.
- Lauri earned her USDF Bronze medal.
- Becky and Diana earned their USDF Silver medals.
- Holly and Caroline both won their large, Region III Championship classes at the finals in Florida.
- Dr. Joan Garibaldi got married on December 31.
- Holly won The Good Horseman's Good Seat Award for receiving three 8s in a test (and it was 4th level to boot!)
THANKS TO ALL FOR SUCH A GREAT YEAR! JANUARY 2012 - Happy New Year to all! Birthday wishes to Jane, Marlene, JoAnne, Dru, and Lisi!
- Thanks to Marlene and Elliot for hosting the annual McElroy Group Winter Birthday Party. It was a super fun party for all who attended.
- Amy had a busy month which included giving a clinic in Charleston at Elite Equines on the 8th, judging the Full Gallop Event on the 14th, and participating in the Judges Forum held in Wellington. Florida on the 21st and 22nd.
- Fair Lane Farm hosted a Gunnar Ostergaard clinic on January 17-18. The clinic was full and all did well, particularly Amy and King as they are working toward their first Grand Prix test.
- The SCDCTA Annual Banquet was also held this month on the 21st. Congratulations to Dru for bringing home the AA honers in Prix St. George, Holly the AA award in Fourth Level, and Amy brought home Reserve in Open Intermediare. In addition, Dru has joined fellow McElroy Group members, Marlene and Valerie.
- Look for the upcoming Ask the Judge, 2011 Year-End Results and the 2012 show and judging schedules to appear on the site soon!
FEBRUARY 2012 February has gotten off to a busy judging start! Amy has already judged two Full Gallup Events (1st and 8th), the Sporting Days event on the 4th, The Ark on the 11th, and she'll be at Paradise Farm on the 17th. Gunnar Ostergaard taught last weekend (11-12) at Fair Lane Farm. It was a cold weekend, but the attendees prevailed and look for Amy and King to make their Grand Prix debut soon. On February 19, Amy will be giving a clinic at Doodlehill Farm and the 24-25, the McElroy group will be attending its first show of the season--SCDCTA Charleston Dressage. Expected to compete are Laurens, Caroline, Lisi, Valerie, Dru and Amy, who with King are looking to make their Grand Prix start. Please be sure to check out the 2012 Dressage in the Carolinas Omnibus. Guess who's on the cover??!! Of course Holly and Festina were bestowed the well-deserved honor. Holly Spencer & Festina--the consumate adult amateur competitor. As well as maintaining her own farm, Holly is the owner/operator of the Saddle Doctor of Aiken, SC. Throughout the years she has garnered many Region 3 Championships with Festina--a mare she has brought through the levels herself with the help of teacher/coach Amy McElroy. In addition, Holly has been a major source of support in the development of the Aiken Dressage shows. We thank her for her years of support as well as her sportsmanship. SPECIAL NOTE: - My apologies to all who rode in the October Camden Dressage show--this update somehow went MIA!
- It was a great group that attended the show--Linda, Dru, Janet, and Diane.
- It was an exciting weekend for Linda, who had a chance to celebrate her 60th birthday among friends!
- Dru and Gallahad made their Intermediare debut and had whopping scores of 67% and 69%!!!
- Janet took her fabulous young horse, Demos to his first recognized show and they earned some very nice qualifying scores.
- Diane got her wish of getting two scores in the 60s at Second level, and...
- Diana took Florian out in the PSG and earned a score in the high 60s, going towards her Silver medal.
- Amy was extremely pround of the group as usual! And this proves that some news is better late than never!
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