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Competition Horses

HPE Has Produced Some of Our Country's Top Horses

HPE competition horses are trained and brought through the ranks with the utmost care and diligence. Whether working with an owner's horse or HPE's own horses, HPE sets the highest standards of care and training so horses reach their potential.

Current Competition Horses

Holly Payne Caravella riding Princess Candy cross-country

Princess Candy

Full profile coming soon.

Holly Payne Caravella riding Cashflow GS cross-country

Cashflow GS

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Past Competition Horses

Charm King, ridden by Holly Payne Caravella

2011 Holsteiner / Thoroughbred Cross Gelding

Charm King

"Charm" a Holsteiner/TB cross owned by Mary Bancroft is a barn favorite. Charm is currently competing at the 4 star level with countless wins at both the National and FEI levels. Most recently he finished 3rd in the 4 star at Jersey Fresh International and then went on to win both Jersey and the advanced championship at Millbrook Horse Trials in 2021.

Adagio's Nobility, ridden by Holly Payne Caravella

2016 German Import Gelding

Adagio's Nobility

Profile coming soon.

Benjamin Button, ridden by Holly Payne Caravella

2013 Thoroughbred Gelding

Benjamin Button

"Benji", as he is know around Old Fox Farm, is a TB gelding owned by Kathleen Hall. This talented young chap showed great potential from the moment he started training with Holly. At just 4 years old he won the Novice division at the American Eventing Championships this past spring 2017. He has consistently had top placings in his new career. He is qualified for the USEA 4 year old young horses finals. Benji's 2018 finishes include: 2nd at Essex Horse Trials. Stay tuned to this horse's exciting future.

Never Outfoxed, ridden by Holly Payne Caravella

2006 Thoroughbred Gelding

Never Outfoxed

Never Outfoxed, also known as "Fox" around the barn is a Thoroughbred gelding bred in Georgia and owned by the Fox Syndicate. Holly has successfully brought Fox from Novice all the way to his first 4* in 2015. Fox finished 20th at the 2015 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event CCI4*, quite a feat for the youngest thoroughbred in the field. He finished 19th at Burghley CCI4* in 2016. Fox finished 19th at Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event CCI4* and 10th at the American Eventing Championship Advanced division.

Bruisyard Hall, ridden by Holly Payne Caravella

2007 Thoroughbred Gelding

Bruisyard Hall

Also known as "Bruges" trotted into Holly's life while she was in Aiken, South Carolina. Owned by close friend Shelby Godfrey who is also the owner of Old Fox Farm where Holly trains; Bruges has gone from just training level to his first 1* in just 7 months! This off the track Thoroughbred has unbelievable scope and a strong gallop that make him a powerhouse out on cross country. High hopes for this young gelding in the months to come, stay connected to follow his rise to the upper levels of eventing! Bruge's 2018 finishes: Bruisyard Hall won Carolina International!

Santino, ridden by Holly Payne Caravella

Thoroughbred Gelding

Santino

Santino also known as "Sonny" is a Thoroughbred gelding previously owned by Beth and Rob Grobleski. Santino successfully competed through the 4* level having completed Rolex Kentucky 3 Day in 2016. Sonny finishes include: 13th place at the 2016 Blenheim Horse Trials CCI3*, 4th at Land Rover Great Meadow International 2016, 1st place at Stuart CIC2* 2015, 8th at Jersey Fresh International CCI3* 2015. Top honors include ranked 2nd for 2012 Intermediate Horses in the US and Top Placing Thoroughbred at Fair Hill International 2012 CCI**.

Madeline, ridden by Holly Payne Caravella

2000 Thoroughbred Mare

Madeline

"Baby" is a 2000, 15.1 hand chestnut Thoroughbred mare owned by Jill Gordon. After running at the advanced level for 7 years it was time to give her an easier life while still sound and happy. "She has given me well more then I could have asked for. She took me to my first overseas trip competing at Blenheim CCI*** in 2009 and my first four star at Rolex Kentucky in 2012. She is a very special little horse with a huge heart and deserves the best." Madeline was also top placing mare three times at Fair Hill CCI***. Finishes include: 1st place at the 2012 Movern Park Championships, 1st at Stuart CIC2* 2012.