The Competition Horses
Up Spirit is owned by Clark and Bill and Holly
Becker from Dallas, Texas. "Seamus" is a 9 year
old, 16'3 hand, dark bay Irish Thoroughbred.  
Imported in 2005, Seamus is steady and solid
as a rock.  His even temperament assures he
always "shows up" and does his job.  Seamus'
record speaks for itself as it includes 17 top
three finishes in horse trials, CCI, and CIC
events since 2005.  Career highlights in 2007
include finishes in second place at Red Hills
CIC**, first place at Jersey Fresh CCI**, and
fourth place at Wits End CIC***.  In 2008 thus
far, Clark and Seamus have finished second in
the advanced division at Rocking Horse Winter
Advanced Horse Trials, first place at Red Hills
CIC***W, and second place at The Fork
CIC***W.  Future plans include competing at
Saumur CCI*** in May 2008. This pair are
members of the USEF 2008 Winter Training
List.
Montgomery
Equestrian

16 hand, grey Oldenburg gelding. His sire is Royal
Raconteur , bred by Eileen Pritchard-Bryan is an 8 year old,
Appearance from the talented Riverman line.  He was
purchased by Clark's parents Carol and Mark Montgomery
from Hilltop Farm as a three year old.  Raconteur has always
provided spunk and personality to the barn.  His talent and
ability second to none, he has successfully competed at the
Intermediate level and is now preparing for advanced.  
Raconteur placed second at Morven Park CCI* in 2006, third
at The Fork Horse Trials, OI, 2007, and fifth at Jersey Fresh
CCI** in 2007.  At his first outing in the advanced division
he placed sixth at the 2008 Rocking Horse Winter Advanced
Horse Trials. Raconteur is preparing for his first outing in
England in May 2008.
Raconteur
Up Spirit
Mimi Imfurst
Mimi Imfurst or "Sassy" is a 1997 Oldenburg,
16'3 hand, Oldenburg mare owned by Lacey
has ridden Sassy since January 2008 and
finds her to be a very talented prospect.  She
placed sixth at the preliminary level at The
Fork.  She too is in England preparing for her
first CCI*.