We won a blue ribbon!
The Bedford Riding Lanes
Association (BRLA)
is a publicly supported, non-profit organization, which maintains more than 100
miles of equestrian riding lanes, running through beautiful private properties,
nearby my home in Bedford. Twice a year,
BRLA holds a competition fund-raiser called the Bedford Pace. The Pace is divided into 4 categories – Hunt,
Pleasure, Junior, and Western. Prior to
the event, an official rides each course to set the time. The participants begin riding, not knowing
what the set time is. The rider or
riders who finish closest to the set time win the event. Betsy Perreten, my stables manager loves
riding in the pace and this past Memorial Day, she and her team of 2 other
riders, came in first in the Pleasure Division upon 3 of my horses, a
competition of 136 riders of 58 teams. Congratulations Betsy, Morgan, and Joel!!!
Awards are given and
lunch is served under this big tent.
The Pace is held at
the John Jay Homestead - the beautiful home and farm of John Jay, one of America's
Founding Father's. 
Here's Betsy's
This is Morgan
Murphy upon Rinze
Here's Betsy riding
Ramon.
Joel Motley is
riding Rutger. 
Here's an
Morgan and Betsy
proudly show their ribbons.
For more blogs on my horses click on:
The Importance of a Good Fitting Saddle
Horse Shoes, What You May Not Know
Martha:)
Congratulations! Cheers and praise for Betsy, Morgan and Joel. Also to the three beautiful horses they were riding. I know you must be very proud of all of them. Rinze, Ramon and Rutger are 3 marvelous animals and I'm sure they loved strutting their stuff.
The photos are beautiful. I love the one with Betsy and Morgan showing their ribbons. By the way. Where will you hang the ribbons? In the barn or over the mantle.
Linda Gail
Posted by: Linda Gail | May 28th, 2008 at 12:28 am
Congratulations, Betsy and team! Martha, your horses are beautiful!
Posted by: MMC from San Diego | May 28th, 2008 at 12:33 am
Wow! Gorgeous Horses! Gorgeous Beautiful Scenery.
Happy Congratulations!
Posted by: Gladys Marie | May 28th, 2008 at 12:50 am
As you well know, your horses are magnificent. They know it as well from the way they seem to pose! Such beautiful creatures and land.
Kathleen
Posted by: Kathleen Smith | May 28th, 2008 at 1:08 am
Hi, Martha,
Congratulations to Betsy, Morgan, and Joel as well as Ramon, Rinze, and Rutger on winning a blue ribbon at the Bedford Pace! The John Jay Homestead with its riding trails is so beautiful.
Thanks for giving us a glimpse of the team's achievement.
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | May 28th, 2008 at 2:24 am
Congratulations Betsy, Morgan, and Joel. What beautiful horses are Ramon, Rutger, and Rinze. They are so well trained and look as if they enjoyed the competition. Wish and pray that Martyn will one day soon be able to ride the trails. The equestrian event sounds fun. I like the way it is set up. Good luck ahead to all of you. Nan
Posted by: Nan Ashby | May 28th, 2008 at 5:12 am
Congratulations to all! Well done!
The picture of the trails bring to mind memories of riding when I was a child-beautiful...
Posted by: amy | May 28th, 2008 at 6:16 am
Congratualtions, and they are such beautiful horses!
Posted by: happyathome | May 28th, 2008 at 6:53 am
Your horses are simply stunning!!! Not to mention the beautiful trails.
Posted by: Laura C. | May 28th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Congratulations, Martha! The horses are beautiful.
Posted by: Lily W | May 28th, 2008 at 8:15 am
To ride one of your magnificent horses on those beautiful trails would be a dream come true! What a nice way to spend a day and congratulations to Betsy, Morgan and Joel on their blue ribbon. I'm very happy for them! Trish
Posted by: Trish | May 28th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Great job done by all!
Is the Pace judging similar to Roads & Tracks of 3-Day Eventing? i.e. optimum times for terrain?
Posted by: IowaCowgirl | May 28th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Simply beautiful...congratulations on the blue ribbon performance!
Posted by: Sherey | May 28th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Hi Martha, What a wonderful way to spend Memorial Day! Congratulations to Betsy, Morgan and Joel, as well as, Rinze, Ramon and Rutger for winning the blue ribbon! Your horses look absolutely beautiful and in excellent shape. Hopefully next year, Martyn will be able to join the others in this fantastic event. The photos are absolutely great. Thanks again for sharing. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | May 28th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Poor Martyn. He must have felt soo bad as the others were prancing in expectation of the event they were to partake in. I bet they all discussed it with him when they got back. Maybe next time Martyn!
Rutger, Rinze, and Ramon were fit for the queen!
Posted by: theresa | May 28th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Congratulations on the blue ribbon!
I don't know but horses have always made my nervous. However, I love watching the Equestrian horse jumping on TV. lol
Way to go Betsy, Morgan and Joel!
Posted by: Chuck | May 28th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Isn't it a thrill? A friend of mine, who is a sidesaddle rider, and I came in second place at a hunter pace last fall and we were beside ourselves! Congratulations to the team, go for it again next year!
Posted by: Victoria Lewis | May 28th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Hi Martha,
On Wednesdays , May 27th show you talked about and showed WHOOPIE PIES.
About 70 years ago, the Anaconda Bakery in Anaconda, Montana made those exact sweet-treats as part of their pastry line. Each was wrapped in waxed paper and sold for about ten or fifteen cents each. Kids loved them. It was fun to lick the frosting from between the edges of the two sides of the SWEETIE PIE. mmm
TDhanks for the nice reminder of days gone by.
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Posted by: eriko nakamura blog | May 29th, 2008 at 1:08 am
Martha: Do you ever ride?
Posted by: Melissa | May 29th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Martha:
Congratulations to all!
Your horses are all beautiful, but Rutger is my favorite. He looks like a good mount!
I've been so busy travelling with my work the past 2 weeks, I'm just now catching up on all your recent posts, so you'll be receiving multiple comments from me all at once.
I really missed reading your posts. They brighten my day as I'm sure they do for many others.
God Bless you,
Joseph
Posted by: Joseph Brennan | May 30th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
To all who entered the
B R L A.
Congats to all, espically Morgan.
She is my niece and I am proud of her and her accomplishments.
Aunt Mo
Posted by: Marcia LaRegina | June 1st, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Are the four Friesians on the DVD called Intuitive Touch for Horses, your horses. One of the horses, I believe, was called Ramon? You have a small written endorsement on the back cover.
Susan
Posted by: Susan Erickson | June 4th, 2008 at 12:20 am
Hi Martha! I also own a beautiful Friesian gelding.
Your horses and barn are stunning. What a lovely horse park. I would love to have something like that near us. If you get the chance, visit http://www.BellaEquineDesigns.com
You always inspire me and thank you!
Nevada McNeeley
Posted by: Nevada McNeeley | June 9th, 2008 at 8:41 am
martha,
i was watching your show today, but when you went to commercial break i turned the station. i just cannot stand that purina commercial where the dog chews on that bone. i think everyone should boycott purina until then have some decency in advertising.
Posted by: tim | June 20th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
I love that horse breed!
*melts*
Posted by: Gwendolyn | July 20th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Hi Martha - I really admire you and all that you have accomplished and keep accomplishing. You are awesome! There is nobody that even comes close to replacing you 10-20 years from now!!!! What a loss that will be! Is there anything you can't or don't do? My friends always tell me I am a Martha apprentice. Hahaaha I wish!
I was wondering if your horses and farm are in Bedford,NY or
in New Bedford ME or
in Seal Harbor Maine?
The interior of your barn reminds me of the interior of residence for the Budwieser Clydes. Beautiful and ever so clean. Clydes are another breed I like.
I know you mention these places on the air during your show but I don't know what's where. Could you please enlighten me as to what is at what residence?
I love the Fresians. I had an opportunity to pet one at a show once and the owner was amazed that he let me touch him as he didn't like strangers. I wish I had a place to have horses. They are beautiful animals and the Fresians are the best of the best!
Which Chow did you choose and what did you name him? Will he make an appearance on your new shows coming up? Paw Paw was the most beautiful Chow I had ever seen. Makes me want to get one but I don't know if my cat would like that. She's 4 already.
Love, Pat in TN
Posted by: pat mabry | August 21st, 2008 at 11:12 am
Dear Ms. Stewart:
My mom and I watched your television show at 10:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day and we were both impressed by your residency at Katona, NY. My mom enjoys gardening and to my surprise to have watched your Friesans. Your stable is impecable, I was quite impressed by the details with the turning feeding bowls and dutch doors with the upper half protection.
We have a country home in the Berkshires in which we used coblestones to cover the foundation, as to give it an old world feel. Your stone work is beautiful.
My mom and I were just curious if you give tours during the warmer months to view your grounds?
Again, we enjoyed your show on Thanksgiving. I truly appreciated seeing the care that you give to your horses and animals. I found the adjusting of the saddle to fit the horse and rider just fascinating.
We have enjoyed your other television shows, magazines and home products. We don't know how you do it, but please continue, as we truly enjoy your talents.
Sincerely,
Hannah Andrews
Meriden, CT
Posted by: Hannah Andrews | November 28th, 2008 at 2:39 pm