The Alabama Hunter Jumpers Association (AHJA) kick-off show was held at The Auburn Horse Park in Auburn March 7 – 9, 2014.   Barns from all over the state were represented at the show.  The Windwood team took command of the show with 8 students cantering their way to 13 Champion titles and 5 Reserve Champion titles and numerous top honors at the end of the 3-day show.  Lacy Smith, riding Skyscraper, was crowned 4 time Champion in the schooling hunter and children’s hunter division; Gracie Michard, riding Farnley Clarabelle, was crowned 2-time Champion in the walk/trot division and Reserve Champion in the crosspole division; Julia Mitchell, riding Simply Star, won top honors in the walk/trot division; Izzi Simpson, riding Double Dutch, was crowned Champion and Reserve Champion in the short stirrup division; Megan Seidel, riding Mr. Irresitible, won top 5 honors in the schooling hunter and pre-children’s hunter division; Christine Moore, riding Mogidashu, was crowned 3 time Champion in the .75 meter thru 1.0 meter jumpers; and Lauren Nichols, riding General Patton, was crowned Champion in the crosspole division.   With the kickoff show under their belts, Windwood is looking forward to a great show season, with plans to participate in 18+ shows across the state.  The show season runs March – November.