Best of JN: Grand Prix Rider, Meet 9HH Pony

Kristin Hardin does things her own way, dances to the beat of her own drum, and is definitely the “Mac n Cheese”-colored crayon in a box full of beiges.

If you don’t follow the bizarre and delightful antics of Kristin on Facebook, then you’re missing her kite-flying lunge sessions with her world cup winner Bert, her wildly talented children who could out-jump most well trained adults, and maybe my favorite Halloween costume of 2017, the deranged lead line stage-mom.

Posted by Kristin Medall Simpson-Ferguson Hardin on Monday, November 13, 2017

But what you really can’t miss is a recent casual escapade with friends involving a teeny tiny paint pony who is exceptionally willing to put up with any number of shenanigans, and the words “can you put put the box up?”

Yes, enjoy this Grand Prix Show Jumper clearing a flower filler box on a teeny tiny fuzzball. You’re welcome.

⭐️Dream big , but always Keep your feet on the ground ????

Posted by Kristin Medall Simpson-Ferguson Hardin on Wednesday, November 15, 2017

You do you, Kristin. And to the rest of y’all: You do you, too, and Go Jumping.

Best of JN: Show Jumper / Canine Relay

Photo courtesy of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair of Toronto.

Among the many iconic events at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and Horse Show in Toronto is the now beloved tradition of the $20,000 show jumper / K9 relay, which pairs up an FEI show jumper with a champion agility dog to compete for the best overall time of two combined courses. The already-famed crowd gets even more enthusiastic when the dogs appear, and the event always makes for great entertainment.

This year’s event on Saturday afternoon was no exception, with dogs cruising over ramps and jumps, through tunnels, and finally tackling a massive doggy puissance wall.

This year’s winning combination was Richie Moloney (IRL) aboard Alsvid, along with canine partner Party, a ferociously fast Collie. Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Bella Donna were runners up, partnered with a very fast Rottweiler named Shrek.

Watch the fabulous video below!

Go Pups, and Go Jumping!