Happy Endings Farms Creates Lasting Memories With A South Florida Send Off
July 23, 2019 By Chris B.
With another successful season of WEF behind them, Happy Endings Farm planned a farewell full of fanfare for its students before heading north for the summer show season.
In early May, Linda Smith-Faver planned a game-day gymkhana for her students with action packed activities that included: Musical stalls, barrel racing, egg and spoon races, bobbing for apples and more.
The day honored Mathilde Candele, the vivacious and effervescent daughter of Jennifer and Yann Candele who spend the winter season in Wellington, Florida but were heading back to their native home of Canada for the early summer months before traveling further throughout North America and abroad.
Said Faver, “It was a fun day for the kids and their ponies to set aside the rules and really have fun. We believe that everyone needs a break from the traditional horse show setting and this was a fun day to put their riding skills to use in a completely different way. Mathilde, specifically has inspired all of our riders to think outside of the box and explore the personal friendships and mutual trust with their equine partners.
In addition to the games and activities, the day included a barbeque and picnic at Happy Endings for all families.
Currently Happy Endings has taken to the road attending shows at Old Salem, Spruce Meadows and then on to Lake Placid, HITS, Silver Oaks, Fieldstone, and The Hampton Classic. If you are attending any of these shows make sure to touch base with Linda and join in on all the FUN.
If your summer plans include a trip to South Florida be sure to check out the summer riding program at Happy Endings Farm. The kids at home are continuing the fun with lots of activities and riding exercises under the capable leadership of Shanon Ziskind at the Happy Endings Summer Camp.
