The Horses

Brazen Bomber (Bomber)
2000 | 16.3h Thoroughbred gelding
By Bombardier out of Something Brazen
Owned and ridden by Kelley Williams

Currently competing at the Intermediate level, Bomber is truly a lovely horse, both physically and mentally.  With the help of Todd Bryan and Sharon White, Bomber has developed into a powerful horse with serious upper level potential. His strength continues to develop with each passing season and Kelley is very excited about his prospects … stay tuned! 

Rumbling Storm (Rumble)
2002 | 16.1h Thoroughbred gelding
Owned by A Bit Better Farm, Ridden by Kelley Williams

This horse is going to be a powerhouse!  Since coming to A Bit Better Farm as a 4 year old, Rumble has proved to be a fantastic and exciting jumper.  His greenness is overpowered by his desire to do his job.  Rumble has dabbled in eventing while getting more training under his belt.  He is poised to take the event world by storm in 2009, so watch out!  Rumble is currently being offered for sale.

Elegantly Yours (Gulliver)
1990 | 16.3h Thoroughbred gelding
By Weshaam out of Exclusively Yours
Owned by Pat Mansfield

After  competing at the Intermediate level, Gulliver is currently retired from upper level eventing and is ridden by Kelley’s students.  He successfully helped one young rider do her first Preliminary.  Gulliver is totally happy in his new role of schoolmaster.

Copper Castle (Cuffy)
1993 | 16.1h Thoroughbred gelding
By Coppabarb out of Princess Castle
Owned by Kelley Williams

Cuffy is definitely the character of the barn.  He has a definite opinion about everything and how it should be done.  After starting his career with Kelley as a somewhat difficult partner, he really blossomed and got better with age.  After competing at the Intermediate level, Cuffy is currently enjoying life with one of Kelley’s students.  Still the most opinionated horse on the farm, he thinks his new job is just perfect.  After all, he is quite sure he has a lot to teach everyone. 

Shall We Dance (Darby)
1988 | 15.1h Connemara/Thoroughbred gelding
Owned by Pat Mansfield

Darby is the horse every adult amateur should own.  He has taught Pat from the very beginning and has taken extremely good care of her right up through competing at the CCI* level.    Moving on from “D” has been incredibly difficult for Pat.  Although the right thing to do, it’s made her appreciate how truly wonderful Darby is.  At 21 years young, Darby is currently being leased by one of Kelley’s students and still rocking it at Novice. 

Rip’s Shoo Fly Pie (Shoo)
1990 | 15.3h Thoroughbred mare
Owned by Kelley Williams

Without a doubt Shoo is the queen of A Bit Better Farm.  Being the stereotypical Thoroughbred mare, Shoo is sure to let you know what she thinks!  This special mare holds the distinction of taking Kelley to her first CCI* and introducing her to upper level competition.  After a second CCI*, Shoo went on to teach several young riders the ropes at the lower levels.  Never one to show her age, Shoo still makes her riders work for their clear rounds.

Red Dee to Pleasure (Flirt)
1988 | 15.2h Quarter Horse gelding
Owned and ridden by Ray Mansfield

Flirt is everything a Quarter Horse should be, kind, patient, and steady.  He absolutely loves children and is sometimes enlisted to give pony rides to visiting grandchildren.  When his owner isn’t busy working around the farm, Flirt likes to hit the trails.  If you ever want to see a horse smile, check out Flirt when he’s heading out to Rachel Carson Park. 

Frozen Flight (Frosty)
1996 | 16h Thoroughbred gelding
Owned by Danny Williams

If Cuffy is the character of the barn, Frosty is the steady eddy.  His calm demeanor makes him the perfect babysitter, whether it be for new horses, recovering horses, or newly weaned babies.  When Frosty’s not being pestered by his pasturemates, he likes to hit the trails or go to local shows.  If you listen closely, he’ll tell you about his days at the racetrack where he earned more than $200,000! 

Jimbo ****IN MEMORIUM****
Unknown | pony gelding
Owned and loved and MISSED by Jona and Tate Williams

Without a doubt, Jimbo owned A Bit Better Farm. Since his arrival a few years ago, he made it clear that he was a force to be reckoned with. He was a great babysitter for Jona and Tate, being patient and kind as he had with so many children before them. While a perfect gentleman for the younger crowd, you could often find Jimbo dragging his adult friends from pasture to barn and back again every day, AND he truly was the consummate escape artist, never missing an opportunity to get to greener pastures. He will be greatly missed by everyone at A Bit Better Farm, as well as many other pony clubbers in the community, but we take comfort in knowing he is now running things on the greenest pastures imaginable.