LilyWing Farm

Cait's Story and some of her background:

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Cait's sire, Jaunty Star, affectionately known as "Jim" is a Class 1 imported Irish Draught stallion who has been awarded Silver Merit in eventing based on his competition record. He stands 17 hh and has a kind, people pleasing attitude.

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Brought slowly back to work by the talented Kolina Crowe after being started as a 4 year old and turned out to mature, Cait's was our young daughters secondary Pony Club mount. She took her job very seriously, and safely packed Megan around in dressage and jumping at the 2'-2'3" foot levels. She proved immediately the sound temperment of the Irish Draught and to be HONEST and STRAIGHTFORWARD to fences, able to "take a joke" and continue on unfazed. That summer, she was bred via frozen semen from Class 1 Irish Draught stallion In Shining Armour and foaled a great chestnut colt, who we call LilyWings Wizard Shining "Bow" in June 2019. In October 2019, Cait was also awarded Approved sporthorse status at breed inspections by Horse Sport Ireland inspectors. 

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As a 7 year old, Cait came into real development and work with Kayla Bushell of Rosebush Equestrian, the intention of having a full competition season in western Canada. Unfortunately, Covid-19 had negative impacts on the show scene but we took advantage with serious dressage, jumping and cross country schooling. Cait debuted on the eventing scene in August, placing 2nd in open Pre-Entry (Beginner Novice) on her dressage score of 33.6. She finished the short season at the end of September, moving up to Entry division (BN/N) with a strong showing at the Minds Eye Derby.

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Since her intorduction to competition, Cait has continued up the eventing levels. In February 2022, she travelled with the Shank family to train and compete in California at Training level. Upon her return, she won the Beaumont Horse Trials Entry Division with an adult amateur. It was an exciting day for the pair! Christine piloted her well through all the phases!!

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In June 2022, Cait headed to beautiful BC coast to begin a season lease with a youth show jumping rider. They had a great season gaining experience at the 1.0-1.15 levels in training and competition, including at Thunderbird. 

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Eventing season 2023: Cait had a succesful eventing season with Megan, starting her at EV 85/Entry level and progressing through the season to competing at EV 90?Pretraining and schooling Training. They made incredible fast progress together and qualified to apply for for the Alberta Horse Trials Association U18 Eventing Team. 2024 should be an exciting season for this duo!

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