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SEPTEMBER 2015 THE SHOW JUMPING ISSUE Olivia Lawton and trainer
Lynn Jayne are a winning combination Equine Affaire Old Salem Farm
Charlie Jacobs, Jr. Armand Leone Brandi Cyrus Forget Me Not Farm
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With Fortunes Fool, author Mary Pagones offers up a sequel to
her last novel, The Horse is Never Wrong. In it she delves into the
aspirations of Simon Shaunessy, a talented but unpolished rider who
has achieved a fair amount of success on the New Jersey
hunter/jumper circuit, and is now looking to pursue a future in
eventing. Simon was introduced in The Horse is Never Wrong as a
teenage boy characterized by his ambition and inability to make
friends easily.
In Fortunes Fool we follow Simon as he navigates the
transitional period that occurs upon graduation from high school.
Over the course of a year, Simons experience as a working student
for a prominent eventing trainer in Vermont is explored while
Pagones simultaneously touches on much broader themes. The book
does not shy away from issues such as acceptable career choices,
exploring ones sexuality, eating disorders, and complex familial
relationships.
Overall, I found this book to be an enjoyable read that stayed
true to the realities of the horse world without beating you over
the head with them. It was refreshing to see a male protagonist for
a change, whereas in most horsey books the main character is
female. I look forward to seeing what this author comes out with
next. REVIEWED BY JENNIE CARLETON
raising the standard of equestrian style ESSEXCLASSICS
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EDITORS NOTEAs a young rider, I was always striving to
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But a significant part about growing up, which can be difficult
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demand ten, twenty, fifty a lifelong string of big wins.
This issue features people and their incredible successes people
who are in the process of becoming legends, one big win at a time,
by focusing on being consistently excellent every day.
Committing oneself to consistent excellence over the long term
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last quarter century), forms a lifelong habit of accomplishment. It
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IL, covers equestrian events all over the midwest and is the
official photographer for Spring Spectacular, Equifest, and the
Minnesota Harvest horse shows.
KIM HARRIES, of Santa Ynez, CA, is the Owner/Trainer at Southern
Cross Show Horses, a hunter/jumper training program with students
and horses competing successfully on the A circuit. She is also a
Certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise,
Certified Barre Instructor, Pilates Instructor and is pursuing a
degree in Kinesiology.
TPH CONTRIBUTORS
ARMAND LEONE, of Glen Rock, NJ, is Founding Partner at Leone
Equestrian Law and provides legal services and consultation to
equestrian professionals. He has prior service as a Member of U.S.
Nations Cup Showjumping and FEI World Cup Finals Teams, and is
currently a Member of the FEI Tribunal.
BRANDI CYRUS, of Nashville, TN, is host of PopularTVs The Queue
and fashion editor of Style Native (stylenative.com). Follow her on
Instagram @brandicyrus
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CARLY NASZNIC, 16, of North Kingstown, RI, is a junior in high
school who competes in the Equitation and Hunters on her horse What
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become a professional photographer. @carlygirl123
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MACKENZIE SHUMAN, 16, Monument, CO, attends Lewis Palmer High
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MARGOT HIRSCH, 17, from Palm Beach Gardens, FL, is a Senior at
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MELISSA SCHAEFER, 15, of Niskayuna, NY, is a high school
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Megan Rogers, Graystone Stables and Linda Orton, Honor Own Farm and
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We asked could she do it again? The answer, of course, was yes!
Kaitlyn Van Konynenburg topped The Plaid Horse Award for top placed
Junior Rider in the USHJA International Hunter Derby at Blenheim
Equisports at the Del Mar Horsepark (California) again in July!
Training with Balmoral Farm, Inc, Van Konynenburg capped this
victory off with a banner summer, including victory in the 2015 US
Junior Hunter
National Championship- West Coast with Wish List. From there,
Van Konynenburg headed to Kentucky to compete at her first USHJA
International Derby Finals, where she was the top scoring junior
rider in the Challenge Round.
Kaitlyn Van Konynenburg Scores The Plaid Horse Award for the
Second Time in a Row at Blenheim Equisports
Photo Olivia Schrager.
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BY BRANDI CYRUS
For our September Show Jumping Issue, I decided to do something
a little different and show you guys a couple of looks you can wear
as a spectator instead of a competitor. Maybe youre cheering on
family or a friend - or sometimes as a competitor it feels nice to
change out of your riding clothes for the Grand Prix. Here are two
chic, but still casual looks that are both stylish and comfortable
enough for a horse show. OUTFIT 1 WHAT IM WEARING: Veronica Beard
tank top, Denim dickey, and Schoolboy Blazer in navy all available
from Hunt, LTD with Kingsland Equestrian belt and sneakers.
You'll fit right into the horse show scene in a blazer, as it's
reminiscent of a competition coat. Pair it with a casual white tank
top, denim shorts to dress it down, and some sneakers keep you both
comfortable and free to be around the horses and in the barns if
you need to be. My favorite part about this look is the super cool
Denim Dickey that Im wearing underneath the blazer. Hunt, Ltd has
several of these in their store right now, in a variety of colors
and materials. The greatest thing about it is that its actually a
backless vest so you get an extra layer without the bulk under the
jacket. Having this denim layer with a moto-style collar puts a
whole new spin on the classic cropped navy blazer.
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STYLE NATIVEBRANDI CYRUSPHOTOS BY TAUSHA DICKINSON
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OUTFIT 2 WHAT IM WEARING: Veronica Beard tank top and Flare
Denim in Indigo available from Hunt, LTD, Deco Pony Rein Collection
purse, and Frasier Sterling jewelry.
I traded my sneakers for boots, which are both practical and
super cute peeking out of the flared jeans. Speaking of flares
theyre coming back in style in a big way! The key to pulling them
off with a modern look is to go for a mid- or high-rise waist. I
kept the same white tank for this outfit there is nothing more
versatile than a white muscle tank it literally goes with
everything and is mega comfortable. To dress things up a bit I
added some fun jewelry from one of my favorite newly-discovered
designers. I also layered in a bandana tied around the neck,
another trend Ive been seeing all over the place recently. The best
way to wear this trend is to go for an unexpected, non-traditional
color (like the taupe one I have on) and find one made with a soft,
thin fabric so it wont look bulky. The color of the bandana ties in
the adorable equestrian-inspired tote bag tough enough to hold any
barn gear you may be carrying around.
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Brand Cyrus with her horse Ever. Photo Tausha Dickinson.
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Pick up a book
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and read!Photo Core Equine Photography/Amy Coretz.
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BY REBECCA WALTON, PHELPS MEDIA GROUP
Bromont, Quebec August 9, 2015 marked the kick-off of the new
Longines FEI World Cup Jumping North American League, and with a
limited number of events to earn points, riders aimed for the top
of the leader board. Eight horse and rider combinations advanced to
the tiebreaker, but it was the final pair that took home the
victory, as Schuyler Riley piloted Dobra de Porceyo to a speedy
double clear in the CSI3* $100,000 event at International
Bromont.
I am quite thrilled with the results from today, smiled
Riley
after her lap of honor. I think Longines is a wonderful sponsor,
and theyve chosen a wonderful place to start the League. Today felt
very special; there was a great crowd here, and a great
atmosphere.
Peter Leone was the first to return for the jump-off with
Wayfarer, but a refusal at the combination resulted in a total of
15 faults. Canadas Mac Cone was up next, but lowered the height of
an oxer with Gasper van den Doorn for four faults and an eventual
sixth place. Melissandre Lincourt of Montreal was the highest
placed
Canadian with Just Stella L, but also had a rail at the
combination for four faults and fifth place.
We were just jumping this class to see if my mare could jump a
real 1.60m class, said Lincourt. There was no expectation from the
beginning, this is just extra icing on the cake. I think the mare
proved she can jump, and maybe tomorrow we will realize what we
just did.
Ljubov Kochetova with Urus 2, who broke the beam at 46.08
seconds, produced the first clear round. I showed here all three
weeks and this horse jumped very well the first week, she
explained.
Inaugural NAL World Cup Qualifier Dominated BY SCHUYLER RILEY
AND DOBRA DE PORCEYO
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He had one week of rest and felt very good.Saturdays winner of
the Modified Grand
Prix, Charlie Jacobs, had his own plan, and was able to top
Kochetovas round, galloping through the timers in 44.43 seconds
with Flaming Start and leaving all the rails intact.
I wasnt just going to go for a slow clear, I wanted to put a
little pressure on without going breakneck, said Jacobs. I thought
we accomplished that and we were a few seconds faster than Ljubov.
My approach was to go tidy, fast, but not crazy.
Jacobs left the door open a hair, but when Daniel Bluman tried
to catch him with Conconcreto Believe, and Quentin Judge tried with
HH Copin van de Broy they each had rails, eventually placing
seventh and fourth respectively.
The final rider to show was Riley with Dobra de Porceyo, and
coming off of two grand prix wins in Tryon, Riley felt confident in
her mare. The pair left strides out in three of the lines and never
touched a rail, blazing across the finish line in 41.31 seconds to
take home the winning prize.
My horse is naturally quite fast, said Riley. In the jump-off
there were a lot of long gallops and some roll back turns, so I
kind of used her big stride to gain the advantage. Shes very
careful and shes quite fast across the ground.
Course designer Anthony DAmbrosio commented, We had a high
standard today, and we had some very good jumping. We had some
young horses do their first 1.60m class today and have a good
experience. My plan
LEFT PAGE: SCHUYLER RILEY & DOBRA DE PORCEYO.
THIS PAGE, TOP TO BOTTOM: SCHUYLER RILEY & DOBRA
DE PORCEYO, CHARLIE JACOBS & FLAMING STAR, AND
LJUBOV KOCHETOVA & URUS 2.
PHOTOS REBECCA WALTON/PHELPSSPORTS.COM
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was to keep it real, but keep it encouraging and I think we had
that result.
Dobra de Porceyo is only nine years old, and Riley has worked
hard to build a special bond with the chestnut mare. I got her
because not a lot of people were staying on her, laughed Riley. We
basically have worked out our level of communication, where she
gets what I want and I get what she wants. I think we have an
amazing relationship and I feel like she really loves the sport.
Ive been blessed to have her come across my path.
With Dobra de Porceyo continuing to showcase her talent, Riley
is excited to have gain valuable points towards qualifying for the
World Cup Finals in Gothenburg, Sweden. Its a brand new format, and
I have not had a horse in a long time that I felt was ready to go
to the World Cup, she commented. [In the new League] you can plan
and strategize to peak at the right moment with your horse. On the
day when its required for you to perform, you have to perform, just
like you would at the Finals.
The Jacobs family will be hosting one of North American League
East Qualifiers at Deeridge Farm in Wellington, Florida on February
7, 2016, and Charlie is very excited about the new format. I think
its great, he stated. Its made the League that much more
elite and special that there are only 14 of these events in
North America. Thank you to Longines for making these events
really, truly special.
International Bromont organizer Roger Deslauriers concluded,
Thanks to Longines for being on board with us. For us its very
important, especially looking towards WEG in 2018. With the
improvements to the facility, I think in the very near future, we
will be able to offer the best sport for the rider.
About International Bromont International Bromont presents its
fortieth anniversary edition, at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian
Park August 5 to 9, 2015. . International Bromont would like to
thank the Ministre de lducation du Loisir et du Sport as well as
the Ministre du Tourisme du Qubec for their support. General
admission: $ 10 per person, free for children younger than 12
years-old. Preferred admission: $ 25 per ticket.
Longines FEI World Cup Jumping North American League A total of
14 athletes from the new North American league will qualify for
next years prestigious Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final, which
will take place in Gothenburg (SWE) on 23-28 March 2016.
The top seven athletes from
the East Coast US, top three from West Coast US, and the two
best-placed athletes from Canada and Mexico, will qualify for next
years Final, alongside winners of 13 other leagues around the
world.
About Longines Longines, the FEI's Top Partner, Official
Timekeeper and Official Watch of the FEI, has a long equestrian
sports tradition:
www.fei.org/hub/longines/longines-equestrian-sports.
RESULTS: $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup North American League
East Coast
1. 737 Riley Schuyler & Dobra de Porceyo USA, 0 penalties,
41.31 sec
2. 746 Charlie Jacobs & Flaming Star USA, 0 penalties, 44.43
sec
3. 716 Ljubov Kochetova & Urus 2 RUS, 0 penalties, 46.08
sec
4. 743 Quentin Judge & HH Copin van de Broy USA, 4
penalties, 41.01 sec
5. 740 Melissandre Lincourt & Just Stella L CAN, 4
penalties, 45.63 sec
6. 713 Mac Cone & Gasper van den Doorn CAN, 4 penalties,
48.77 sec
7. 734 Daniel Bluman & Conconcreto Believe COL, 8 penalties,
40.87 sec
8. 729 Peter Leone & Wayfarer USA, 15 penalties, 56.07
sec
Phelps Media Group, Inc. International media contact: (561)
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TRYON, NC August 24, 2015 The partnership between Wyndmont, Inc.
and Nordic Lights Farm proved to be a winning one at the Tryon
Finale as Australias Matt Williams piloted NLF Favorite to victory
in the $25,000 Grand Prix. The only pair to produce a double clear
effort, the talented mare owned by Nordic Lights Farm showcased her
scope and style over the technical track under the guidance of
trainers Ronnie Beard and Michael Dorman of Wyndmont, Inc.
Twenty-three horse and rider combinations competed during
Sundays highlight event, but only four were able to traverse the
first round track without error. Only one pair was able to
duplicate their first round effort and complete the jump-off
without error. Williams and NLF Favorite were foot-perfect, taking
home the winning honors for Nordic Lights Farm and Wyndmont,
Inc.
This is our second show together, and she was jumping really
well in the 1.40m on Friday so we put her in the grand prix,
explained Williams. I had a really good feeling during the first
round, and there were no clears in the jump-off, so I didnt need to
race around. She got better and better as the show went on, and its
really exciting to ride a horse like that.
Williams continued, Weve jumped NLF Favorite two weeks, and shes
had one rail down, which was a little bit of a mistake on my
behalf. Shes a horse you have to trust and leave to her own way of
going, but at the end of the day she is a horse that jumps the
fences clean and is easy to ride. I have to say a big thank you to
the Bruheims for letting me
ride the horses and to Ronnie and Michael for all their help.
Owner Eirin Bruheim of Norway added, My horses seem
happy and are performing superbly, and I'm so excited they're
going well.
The third and fourth place ribbons also went to Wyndmont riders.
Kyle Timm and Cornets Gold 2 captured the third place award, while
amateur Christi Israel and Cracky Z were fourth. Williams picked up
the ninth and tenth place ribbons with his other mounts Valinski S
and Zephyr, respectively.
In the hunter ring, Nicole Loochtan had the dominating
performance with Memory Lane. Capturing two first place ribbons and
a second place ribbon, Loochtan and Memory Lane took home the
Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Championship.
The reserve championship in the Childrens Jumpers went to Hailey
Tyler and Out for Justice, who place second in two of the divisions
classes and seventh in the Classic.
Beard concluded, I am very proud of all our horses and riders,
and I am looking forward to our remaining weeks in Tryon.
Founded by legendary horseman Ronnie Beard with Michael Dorman,
Wyndmont Farm provides classical horsemanship to annual and
seasonal equestrian clientele.
To find out more about Wyndmont Inc., please visit
wyndmont.com.
Matt Williams and NLF Favorite Win $25,000 Tryon Grand Prix
Photo Sharon Packer.
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Ledges Sporting Horses Summer Horse Shows
Roscoe, Illinois. 1. Courtney Goldbach. 2. Emily Wisinski. 3.
Emma Lackey. 4. Taylor Wade. 5. Zoe Dunlap. 6. Emily Chapman. 7.
Anabel Ricigliano. PHOTOS ANDREW RYBACK PHOTOGRAPHY.
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STONEWALL FARM Congratulations to everyone
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Shop for your 2016 winner with Stonewall Ponies.
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Equifest at Lamplight Equestrian Center
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Wayne, Illinois. 1. Robin Krieger. 2. Alyssa Gist. 3. Jennifer
Alfano. 4. Tracy Fenney. 5. Liz Atkins. 6. Madison Potts. 7.
Gabrielle Smoller. 8. Kaitlin Campbell. 9. Alexis.Bodo. PHOTOS
ANDREW RYBACK PHOTOGRAPHY.
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Meet My New Horse BY ARMAND LEONE
Consulting with an equine attorney is a prudent initial step and
can save you aggravation, additional expenses and, most
importantly, get the bill paid.
Most state laws allow you to assert a lien on the horse for
unpaid bills. In New Jersey, the owner of a boarding stable has a
lien on all animals on the property for unpaid board and
maintenance expenses. The barn owner has the right to retain the
horse until the debt is paid. Some state law even provides for a
recover of money for on-going board, training, veterinarians,
blacksmiths services and other expenses. Under one states law,
other reasonable expenses includes professional training to keep
the horses value and showing to maintain the horses reputation as a
competitive show horse.
Depending upon the time the horse has been left in the barn, the
money owed and the lien can be quite large. It is essential to
document and have proof of every expense associated with the horse
and the ability to show why the expense was necessary.
Reader Question:An owner at my barn walked out on a horse ten
months ago and has been unreachable since. I took over financial
responsibility of the horse at that time. Do I have any legal
rights to ownership considering the length of time I have been
caring for the horse? If no, how do I go about assuming legal
ownership without contact with the owner? Answer:A barn owner
dreads being left with an abandoned horse by an owner that owes
bills for the horses expenses but cant be found. The good news in
your situation is that you have the horse. Once the horse leaves
the property without payment, recovery is difficult, protracted,
and uncertain, often leaving a barn owner wondering what could have
been done differently to have avoided the loss. However, even
though you have the horse, you cant just sell it to pay the bills.
The laws for selling a horse to pay for outstanding bills vary
among the states.
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There are 2 ways to recoup your money: 1) dont let the horse
leave the property until the bills are paid and 2) go through the
legal process to sell the horse at auction. It would be unwise to
do either without the advice of an experienced equine attorney. The
auction must be a public auction. Notice of the sale must be
published in a newspaper in the municipality where the stable is.
There are other specific procedures that must be followed to sell
the horse at auction, and failing to do so properly can both void
the sale and lead to potential liability for the barn owner.
Once you have successfully negotiated the auction process, there
are laws about how to distribute the proceeds. Again, the state
laws vary widely, and proceeding without legal counsel is not
advisable. One has conform to the statutory requirements to avoid
any claims being made against you by the debtor. State laws differ
in how the balance of the proceeds are dispersed. In New Jersey,
the auction expenses are paid first, then the indebtedness
is paid off and the balance, if there is any money left over, it
goes to the owner of the horse. If the owner doesnt claim the money
after a certain period of time, it gets paid to the town where the
stable is. In Kentucky, if the owner of the horse doesnt claim the
left over money after a year, it gets paid to the district school
fund.
When all attempts to communicate with the horses owner fails and
expenses keep mounting, the most important thing is to keep the
horse on your property by asserting a horsemans lien. If the owner
abandons the horse, you need to follow the rules for selling it at
auction as specified by your states law. Consulting with an equine
attorney at the outset helps you to to protect your interests and
again, most importantly, get paid. Have questions or need legal
help with your next horse transaction? Leone Equestrian Law is
available for consultation at 201.444.6444 or
[email protected]. Visit equestriancounsel.com or Leone
Equestrian Law on Facebook for more information.
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GEMs *Words of The Month
Selfie (noun) A photo taken of oneself either in front of a
mirror or by extending the camera out in front oneself. Ex: Sally,
stop taking selfies and finish tacking up your horse!#ROOTD (noun)
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Youre probably thinking, What do I need that for? I already have
a Facebook page. Isnt that enough? Yes its enough if youre totally,
completely, and 100% OK with missing out on marketing your business
on one of the fastest-growing social medias out there!
Maybe youe a little curious about what Instagram has to offer
now? Well, lets learn more about the wonderful world of Instagram
and a few of the ways it can benefit and grow your business.
Basic Facts: Instagram currently has over 300 million monthly
active users and isnt showing any signs of slowing down. Since
Instagram is owned by Facebook (meaning Facebook pays Instagrams
bills) the number of users wont be going anywhere but up.
Unlike their frequently-updated and evolving mother-ship
Facebook, Instagram has remained unchanged for quite some time. But
being stuck in the social media Stone Age with limited user options
is not necessarily a bad thing.
Instagrams posts contain only photos or video no text with a few
stipulations on the shape of your photo and the length of video
submitted. Instagram also limits the user to only two actions;
liking and/or commenting. Pretty simple!
Numerous third-party apps for Instagram are also available,
providing users with a more customized Instagram experience.
Benefits: How can Instagram benefit your business and not just be a
place to feature selfies* of you in your incredible #ROOTD?* See
GEMs Words of the Month for definitions.
1) Instagram is more informal and feels more personal than other
types of social media, making it an ideal place to share special
offers, debut new products and services, even offer
behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of your business at work. Easy! 2)
Every photo or video that you post to Instagram is visible to every
account that follows you no longer the case for Facebook posts.3)
Instagram is the perfect place to host a contest or giveaway! 4) If
your business is attending, hosting, or participating in an event,
add the event location to your post its a wonderful way to reach
more people and build brand awareness. 5) HASHTAGS, HASHTAGS,
HASHTAGS! Hashtag haters become hashtag lovers when they learn how
beneficial hashtags can be. Use hashtags to organize information,
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markets, and more with very little effort!
Make your business an Insta-success! Or why your business needs
a strong Instagram presence and how Gianni Equi Media can help. By
Nicole Gianni Molinaro, Gianni Equi Media (GEM)
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Emily Sukerts Tuscany 6th Overall USEF West Coast Jr Hunter
Finals Large Jr Hunters 16-17 CH Jr Modified Hunters at HMI
Equestrian Classic CH Large Junior Hunters Giant Steps Charity Show
RES CH Large Junior HOTY Finals at Menlo RES CH Performance Hunters
3'6" USHJA HOTY Finals at Menlo ridden by Jenny Karazissis
Emily Sukerts Legacy RES CH High Performance Hunters Showpark
Summer Festival RES CH High Performance Hunters Giant Steps Charity
Show ridden by Jenny Karazissis
Briana Sukerts Zapateada CH Modified Hunters Showpark Summer
Festival ridden by Jenny Karazissis 3rd Overall 6th USEF West Coast
Junior Hunter Finals 3'3" Junior Hunters CH Junior Working Hunters
3'3" Hunters at HMI Equestrian Classic CH Junior Working Hunters
3'3" Hunters Giant Steps Charity Show
Briana Sukerts Nonchalant Winner of the $2500 Hitchcock OConnell
Jr Low Hunter Classic CH Modified Hunters Showpark Summer Festival
ridden by Jenny Karazissis CH Junior Working Hunters 3'3" Hunters
at HMI Equestrian Classic Winner of $20,000 USHJA International
Hunter Derby HMI Equestrian Classic ridden by Jenny Karazissis RES
CH Junior Working Hunters 3'3" Hunters Giant Steps Charity Show
Gail Hafts Tip Top Winner $10,000 Equulis Designs Open Hunter
Derby Giant Steps Charity Show ridden by Jenny Karazissis
San Juan Capistrano, California 949.443.1903
www.IvyGateFarm.com
Ivy Gate Farm celebrates our successful summer shows
Mary Morrison Cristin Stewart Jamie Whitehead Jonathan
Bradford
Our heartfelt thank you to Jenny Karazissis!
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WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE THE FOLLOWING RIDERS on qualifying
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Empire State Riding Academy Series, Canalside Stables
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Award-winning storyteller Jennifer Miller and Bristol, England
native, Sophie Dia Pegrum, are the collaborative geniuses behind
Horsefly Films of southern California. Their first collaborative
documentary about horses led to launching Horsefly Films in 2007
and soon after, the Rare Equine Trust project, spurring them to
travel the world exploring diverse cultures, rare equine breeds and
unique stories before they disappear forever. Horsefly Films 2013
premier, Of Gods and Kings: The Skyros Horse, about an ancient
Greek breed on the brink of extinction, was an EQUUS Film Festival
official selection and their
Path to Glory: The Rise and Rise of the Polish Arabian Horse won
2013 Best Documentary. Tarpan: Repainting an Ancient Picture, about
the genetic revival of an extinct breed after Europe's last wild
tarpan ran off a cliff to elude capture in 1879, won the Winnie
Award for Best Short Documentary at last years EQUUS Film Festival
in New York City.
EQUUS Film Festival went backstage with Jennifer and Sophie to
talk about horses, film, and their efforts to document the worlds
rapidly vanishing breeds and cultures.
Backstage with EQUUS Film Festival Winnie Award Winners Jen
Miller and Sophie Dia Pegrum of Horsefly Films
with LA Pomeroy
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EFF: Who or what has served as your inspiration to work in
film?
Sophie: The BBCs Natural World films, especially the
explorations and intelligence of David Attenborough in Life on
Earth. Big epics from directors like David Lean and Stanley Kubrick
spoke to my visual sensibilities, but it wasnt until I met a
maverick group of low-budget filmmakers in Venice, California that
I threw myself into the indie film world. Jen: Growing up, I had
this intense fascination with film. The magic that surrounds you
when the lights go down immersed in the dark and waiting for the
screen to glow forth some wonderful tale just seemed so filled with
possibilities. It still does.
EFF: First big career break?
Jen: After graduating college with a Biology degree, my soul
needed to act on my passion for film and storytelling, so I wrote
letters to directors I admired and a few called me in for
interviews. I was hired by Robert Zemeckis as he was beginning
pre-production on Forrest Gump. It was that foot in the door and I
was on my way. Sophie: My biggest break was meeting someone who
challenged me to write a screenplay in 15 days. After that,
anything felt possible.
EFF: Favorite piece of your own work?
Sophie: Although the film we shot on the Tibetan border (Talking
to the Air) was a much bigger logistical challenge which was a
surprise to me the spiritual attachment to the horse in that film
is something I feel deeply about and is most aligned with my own
feelings about our equine partners.
Jen: For lots of reasons Path to Glory will always have a
special place in my heart. I have a passion for history and grew up
hearing the legends of Bask and Naborr coming over in the belly of
a ship. Polish Arabian horses were mythic gods. I had posters of
them on my walls. So to be in Poland and tell this epic story of
courage and survival and triumph, remains incredibly
meaningful.
EFF: Horse or horse-related topic youd like to do someday?
Jen: I would love to head to the island of Hokkaido, Japan,
which is truly an island of horses. There are six or seven
extremely rare breeds there, all different, that I would love to
explore. Like the Nambu and Dosanko horses of the Samurai and the
unique sport of Banei racing. Sophie: I would love to make a film
about the Marwari. The breed is so compelling and otherworldly.
EFF: What made you choose to participate in EQUUS Film Festival
NYC?
Sophie: We have long felt there are so many great equine films
that have a potentially large audience but are languishing in
ill-fitting festivals. (Film festival founder) Lisa Diersen has
brought together filmmakers and horse lovers our ideal creative
community! The festivals mission, to remind us of the ancient
horse-human connection, is completely aligned with what we are
doing with the Rare Equine Trust. Jen: This film festival is
nothing short of remarkable. It has the foresight to realize that
equine speaks to everyone, whether they consider themselves horse
people or not.
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Seeing these films collectively is transformative. They call to
our inner horseman. The festival has brought together so many
incredibly talented filmmakers its truly an honor to be among
them.
EFF: What lasting impact do you hope your work can have on our
horse world?
Jen: That people begin to see the absolute truth to the fact
that the history of man is the history of the horse. I want horses
to get the recognition they deserve from humankind as our partner,
willing and otherwise throughout our history. Sophie: Horses have
entrusted us with their spiritual and physical power and as humans
we
have built our civilizations upon their backs. I often wonder
why horses agreed to join us in what has often been a tragic
journey for them. I hope our films continue to remind us of the
remarkable nature of this partnership so we
remember the incredible debt that we owe them.
Talking to the Air screens at the EQUUS Film Festival, for
tickets and schedules
see EquusFilmFestival.net. Find Horsefly Films archives at
horseflyfilms.com.
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Summertime can be so fun with vacations, family road trips and
endless kids camps. Unfortunately this can take a toll on our
nutrition and workout schedules. Trying to find nutritious, clean
food when traveling, or just falling out of your routine for a few
months is enough to send the scale soaring you can end up feeling
less than your best. Now that school is back, its the perfect time
to reassess your workout routine and make clean eating efficient
and easy.
Plan your work and work your plan: So this all sounds great but
how?I tell my clients to use the 3Ps; Plan, Purchase and Pack.The
first step to good nutrition is whole, quality foods. Your
body cant perform for you if you are putting bad fuel in the
tank. Check out a few of these tips and you will be surprised at
how easy it becomes to always have good food with you and avoid the
dreaded drive-thru when you are starving.
PLAN: What do you like to eat? For me things like chopped up
vegetables are easy to grab while on the road or driving from the
studio to the barn. Bell peppers, baby carrots and celery sticks
will satisfy your snacking mood and stay crunchy. Simple recipes
with two or three ingredients are easy to prepare the night before
so that your food is ready at a moments notice when you are pressed
for time to get out the door in the morning.
PURCHASE: I choose Sunday evening as my shopping time. Theres
usually no one at the store at that time and Im able to get in and
out quickly. In addition to food, youll need some reusable glass
containers of varying sizes and a good soft-sided cooler to keep
everything fresh. Last, but certainly not least, pick up some
reusable Blue-Ice Packs. These slide
Fit to Ride: Back on Track by Kim Harriesdown the sides of the
cooler and keep the temperature cool even on the longest day.
PACK: After youre home from the store and have everything put
away, take some time and put everything together. Making up a weeks
worth of food might seem like too much of a chore for Sunday night,
so just start slowly and make up the next days breakfast, lunch and
a couple of snacks. You wont believe how great you feel and the
money that you save from not eating out adds up quickly.
Ok, so now that youre back to eating great, its time to tone up
that body!
Again, I use Sunday evenings to plan my week. Ill take a few
minutes and sit down to call clients, confirm schedules and then I
put my workouts in. Take it from a fitness junkie, working out
keeps my mind and body performing well and feeling great!
The hour of youWhile youre planning all the family
activities for the week, be sure to schedule in 30-60 minutes a
day just for you. Try a new class at the studio that youve been
checking out on the way to drop the kids off at school, or use this
time to renew your commitment to your Yoga or Pilates practice. If
a group setting doesnt sound appealing, treat yourself to a private
session or two. This can be just what you need to reintroduce
yourself to a great strength training routine or hone your skills
at the Barre. September is the perfect time to get to work and shed
any extra pounds that you picked up on that last summer
getaway.
Update your gearWhats more inspiring than some great
new gym clothes or running shoes? Just putting them on makes me
want to get out there. If your workout clothes are too tired to see
the gym, add a couple new pieces to your workout wear and have some
fun getting in shape.
Use these tips to get back on track you will look and feel
amazing!
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ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY TPH INTERN MACKENZIE SHUMANFrom being
Reserve Champion at the ASPCA
Maclay Finals at The National Horse Show, to winning the
$100,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon, 17 year-old Kelli Cruciotti
from Elizabeth, Colorado, has already made her mark in the horse
world. She hasnt done it alone however. With the help of Olympic
Gold Medalist Peter Wylde in the jumpers, and her mother, Cindy
Cruciotti, in the equitation, Kelli has soared to new heights.
[Peter] is amazing, hes a wonderful addition to the team and he
has so many of the same values and beliefs as we do, Kelli said
when talking about her new partnership with Wylde. Wylde is helping
Cruciotti get a new perspective on the jumpers and is handing down
some of his extensive knowledge and experience of the show jumping
world to her.
Cruciotti has also always been training with her mom, who is her
biggest idol and supporter. Every class that Kelli is in, her mom
can easily be spotted schooling Kelli over jumps or even riding
along side her.
My mom does everything... she really is my idol, Cruciotti says
when asked who she looks up to. This strong connection between
mother and daughter has not only given Cruciotti a leg up into the
sport, but has also introduced her to the business of horses. Her
future plans are to continue Serenity Farms legacy and to also
flourish in the jumpers with high hopes of becoming an
Olympian.
I was always obsessed with the idea of having my own business
and running a stable, she explains, when telling me what her future
plans are. It also helps that Cruciotti gets a first hand look at
what running a stable is like from observing her mom and following
in her moms footsteps. Along with keeping Serenity Farms
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Kelli and Zidante soaring to a win in the Griffis Residential
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future in mind, Cruciotti aspires to one day become an
Olympian.
Never let anybody tell you that your goals are too big. If you
want something, you can always find a way to do it, Cruciotti says.
With the path that Cruciotti is on, we believe that her goals are
never too big for her, and that her advice should not only be taken
by herself, but heard by all aspiring riders out there.
There are always good people out there to help you and to put
you on the right path, Cruciotti says when giving more advice. So
when you are at a horse show looking for riders to watch, make sure
to stop by the jumper or equitation rings to see Kelli Cruciotti
for yourself, as this upcoming star is on the fast track to
becoming one of the greats.
RIGHT: KELLI AND CHAMONIX H EASILY CLEAR AN
OXER DURING WEEK III OF SUMMER IN THE ROCKIES.
FAR RIGHT, TOP: KELLI AND WALLENBERG DURING
THE GRIFFIS RESIDENTIAL $50,000 GRAND PRIX
AT THE COLORADO HORSE PARK.
CENTER LEFT: KELLI AND HER NEW HORSE,
WALLENBERG, WHO SHE GOT IN NOVEMBER.
CENTER RIGHT: MONTERREY AND KELLI COMPETED
IN THE COLORADO HORSE PARK $50,000 USHJA
INTERNATIONAL HUNTER DERBY DURING SUMMER
IN THE ROCKIES WEEK V. THEY FINISHED FOURTH
AFTER TWO STUNNING ROUNDS.
BOTTOM: KELLI RIDING VERBATIM IN THE JUNIOR
HUNTERS AT THE COLORADO HORSE PARK.
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3. 4.
Silver Oak Jumper Tournament1. 2.
Halifax, Massachusetts, August 12-16, 2015. 1. Allison Stawarz.
2. Brianne Link. 3. Gabriela Reutter. 4. Jazz Johnson Merton. 5.
Kristen Bumpus. 6. Sam Fortier. 7. Paul OShea. PHOTOS ANDREW RYBACK
PHOTOGRAPHY.
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As I watched riders compete in the Childrens Jumpers at The
Colorado Horse Park during Summer in the Rockies, a rider who stood
out to me was Kennedy Eaton, an 18 year old from Colorado who
competes with her horse, Kbenhavn's Noble Charm, or Haegan. After
watching her ride for years in the hunters, I wanted to know the
story behind why she suddenly changed to the jumper arena. Luckily,
I was able to score an interview with this very busy individual and
she graced me with some interesting back stories and information on
her life.
Kennedy, after almost two years off of showing due to her old
horse, Polaris, injuring himself, decided to take a leap of faith
into something new: the jumpers. So after searching for horses in
Colorado and coming up short, Kennedy and her family took a trip to
California to search for horses there.
Through that whole process we met Bjorn [Ikast], he offered to
take me over to Denmark to help me find a horse, said Kennedy when
describing her experience in California. Bjorn regularly travels
overseas to get investment horses for his stable, Ikast Show
Jumping. However, this was an entirely new and exciting experience
for Kennedy. Along with her and Bjorn, Kennedys trainer, Lorelei
Cudney and her whole family went along with her, and her boyfriend
even joined her a few days into the trip. Despite the
family-oriented feeling, the first few days of the trip were
focused on the horse shopping.
I tried a ton of horses, probably some of the hardest horses Ive
ever ridden, Kennedy states when telling me about her trip to
Kbenhavn, Denmark. After riding many horses they had it narrowed
down to Haegan, a small yet mighty nine year old Danish Warmblood
mare.
Just like here in America, horses overseas must pass a vet check
in order to be sold and imported,she passed her vet check with a
level 8 pass, which I believe is the highest you can get, Kennedy
said. After successfully buying Haegan in November, the Eatons
waited for three months for her to get to Colorado. Even after her
arrival, Kennedy could not ride Haegan for a few weeks. So come
show season, Kennedy was still very new at the jumpers as her
previous horses had all
A Fresh Start in the Jumper ArenaBY TPH INTERN MACKENZIE
SHUMAN
been hunters. My first jumper class I went in I had a few
time
faults, and then my next class I realized that I really needed
to pick my pace up, Kennedy said when talking about how different
the jumpers were than from the hunters. However, the second round
Kennedy went into, she won, as her competitive spirit got the best
of her and overruled her fears of going fast in the new arena.
Its fun because its more adrenaline you dont get as much time to
think, said Kennedy. After a couple of local shows under their belt
to help them gain confidence in the jumpers, Kennedy took Haegan to
The Colorado Horse Park in June to start off the Summer in the
Rockies horse shows. They rode into the six weeks of the horse
shows starting off in the Low Children's,
HAEGAN AND KENNEDY IN THE LOW CHILDREN'S JUMPERS.
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Kennedy smiling after a round in the Low Childrens.
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and after about two weeks in that division, they moved up to the
Childrens. The bigger the jumps, the bigger the competition.
However, Kennedy and Haegan still reigned in the ribbons, even
placing first in the NAL/WIHS Childrens Jumper Classic week V of
Summer in the Rockies and getting multiple championships during the
circuit as well.
I come out to the barn everyday, even on the days I dont want
to, I do. Thats just part of the sport, Kennedy said when
describing how hard she has worked to become the rider she is now.
Through all of the hard work, dedication, and passion for the
sport, Kennedy was able to move to a completely different arena
with a new horse and still be in the top ribbons.
Planning to continue her riding in college, Kennedy has decided
to go to University of Colorado in Colorado
Springs in order to stay local so that she has the familiar
support of her family to help her with her riding. Not planning on
going pro anytime soon, Kennedy says, If an opportunity arises
where I need to become pro, maybe I will. Im in no hurry, so I'll
just play it by ear. However, Kennedy does hope to get a taste of
the bigger classes such as a Grand Prix in her now blossoming
jumper career.
I dont ever want to stop learning... I want to learn as much as
I possibly can to improve my own riding and eventually have enough
knowledge to help others in the sport too, Kennedy said when
thinking about her future.
So when you are looking in the jumper arena for someone to
watch, keep an eye out for Kennedy Eaton and Kbenhavn's Noble
Charm. This pair will not only stun you with their talent, but they
might also teach you a few things while theyre at it.
KENNEDY AND HAEGAN WINNING THE NAL/WIHS CHILDREN'S JUMPER
CLASSIC WEEK V OF SUMMER IN THE ROCKIES.
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From Ponies to Jumpers: Charlie Jacobs Jr. Leaps Towards
SuccessBY: REBECCA WALTON/PHELPS MEDIA GROUP
Two years ago, Charlie Jacobs Jr. was one of the hundreds of
riders making the trip to Lexington, Kentucky, for the prestigious
U.S. Pony Finals, but now, at the age of just 14, his summer looks
much different. No more jodhpurs and garters; instead, hes wearing
tall boots and a Speed Air as he gallops toward liverpools and
planks.
During the summer of 2014, Charlie and his family had a long
discussion about whether he would be the next Supercross star, or
if he wanted to buckle down and take the sport of riding seriously.
He chose show jumping, and he has already blazed a strong path to
success.
After moving up from the Childrens Jumpers to the Low Junior
Jumpers, Charlie was selected to represent the United States during
the Childrens Nations Cup at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival.
The new program exposes young riders to the Nations Cup format and
gives them the opportunity to be a part of a team early in their
career.
Chef dEquipe DiAnn Langer explained, The younger that we start
with developing riders on these younger teams to get the experience
and get that exposure is the only way to get them oriented in what
its like to come together as a team.
Not only did Charlie compete, but his team also walked away with
the Gold medal for the United States. Its fun riding on a team
because the other riders you are always there to support you, said
Charlie. Its different than riding in any other kind of class,
because there is more pressure on you to do well, so that you dont
put added pressure on your teammates.
Charlie continued, Having a Nations Cup for the Childrens riders
is really special, because you get a feel for what it is like when
you do a legitimate Nations Cup. You learn the technique and the
strategy.
After getting a taste of the higher levels in the sport, Charlie
became even more focused, and his next stop was at the prestigious
Spruce Meadows.
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It was amazing, smiled Charlie. Spruce Meadows is the nicest
show I have ever been to. Its very old fashioned, and I think that
is pretty neat.
Charlie competed in the 1.10m division there to get ready for
Lake Placid and learn more about his new mount Alhaurin De La
Nancy.
I was doing 1.20m at WEF and I started getting in a pulling
habit, so I moved back down to the 1.10m, admitted Jacobs.
Sometimes you have to take a step back to take a step forward.
Earning good ribbons and getting more experience on a grass
field, Charlie was ready to move up when it came time for Lake
Placid, showing the 1.30m level for the first time.
The technicality of the course gets more difficult, and you need
to be more focused, said Charlie about moving up a division. For
me, the height of the jumps doesnt worry me, but I always want to
make sure my horse has a perfect distance.
With his success continuing in the ring, Charlie has made big
goals for the coming years. I want to jump a big 1.45m, 1.50m class
by the end of 2016, he said. I think I can get there, but you never
know what comes up.
With a strong focus on the pipeline for young riders, Charlies
goals are exactly what Langer wants to see from riders who hope to
someday represent their
country internationally.We have developed benchmarks and
markers, she
explained. It outlines the supportive competitions that lead to
championship competitions. The 12- to 14-year-old riders in this
country should jump a 1.20m instead of still jumping a 1.15m. They
need to move up, they need to jump a 1.20m and stretch a little bit
and jump 1.25m.
Charlie is right on track to eventually compete on a Junior
team, where 14-year-old riders must be jumping 1.40m, but for now
he is focusing on the smaller steps to get there.
I am working on keeping a rhythm throughout the course, he
explained. Sometimes I get caught up in half halts and lead swaps,
so I am trying to focus on keeping one rhythm through the whole
course and not worrying about whats coming up next, just focusing
on what is happening.
And for riders who want to follow in his footsteps and make
their debut in the jumper ring with big goals, Charlie has some
important advice: Even though you really want to rush it and do it
now, dont. That was one of my biggest mistakes going from the
Childrens to the Juniors. I rushed it and had to go back down to
the Childrens. Take your time and focus on what youre good at!For
more information about the Childrens, Junior and Young Rider Jumper
programs, go to
www.usef.org/documents/disciplines/jumper/csioyjch.pdf.
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ON THE COVER: Olivia Lawtons Dreams Come True Training with Lynn
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BY PIPER KLEMMWhile most riders in their final junior
years are stressing, obsessing, and some secretly looking
forward to aging out, Olivia Lawton seems in her own world. Her
goals for riding are based on lifelong horsemanship and learning.
She wins, a lot, but that comes from her focus on long-term good
riding and not taking any shortcuts.
Lawton, 17, has started to take on the horse show world in the
last two years, which has coincided with her move to Lynn Jaynes
Our Day Farm in Elgin, Illinois. Lawton kicked off her tour onto
the national scene with ribbons from Junior Hunter Finals (PA) to
the Winter Equestrian Festival (FL), trips to Medal Finals and
Indoors, and most recently, wins in the Junior Jumper ring.
Although in her last junior year her birthday is November 29th
and she will age out December 1 Lawton looks to continue her riding
program and head to Florida to compete in the Amateur Owner
Hunters, continue to advance in the jumper ring, and continue to
show in the equitation classes for which is eligible, like the USEF
Talent Search.
Jayne says, I have been training Olivia for a year and a half.
In that time she has made tremendous strides. When she arrived, she
was showing in the Childrens Hunters. She has quickly progressed
into one of the top juniors in our area.
Her level of success, however, isnt honed from years on the
circuit. Lawton wasnt one of those kids showing since she could
walk. Instead, she was a relative latecomer to the game, and has
relied on discipline, talent, and old-fashioned hard work to
succeed.
I was a kid that did a little bit of everything soccer, art
classes my mom had ridden Western a little bit, but riding wasnt on
my radar. I started riding in 5th grade and then it really got
started, explains Lawton.
Jayne says, Her hard work and ability has gotten her to where
she is today. She is very good at taking instruction and uses it in
a positive way allowing her to progress quickly.
A lot of no-stirrups lessons for sure I think I did more lessons
without stirrups than with stirrups last year. OLIVIA LAWTON
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She is a delightful young lady with talent and desire.
Now Lawton and Jayne are working on building the experience to
go with her skill. To that end, Lawton has five horses in training
at Our Day Farm three junior hunters, one equitation horse, and one
jumper (see inset).
Lawton rides five days a week and as much as she can on
weekends, leaving her public school day early on Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday to make the hour-long commute to Our Day
Farm.
One of the biggest lessons Jayne has instilled in Lawton is the
extent that flatwork plays in making a better rider and a better
horse in the ring. Lawton explains, We dont jump the horses much at
home. We do leg yielding, turn on the haunches, and lots of
different flatwork exercises. Controlling the horses body overall
has taught me that what we do is flatwork with obstacles.
While she attends public school, Lawton is able to un-enroll for
3rd quarter to head to Florida (and then re-enroll for the Spring
quarter). There she did online classes and worked with Upper
Echelon Academy to keep up with her studies while taking advantage
of every riding opportunity she could in Wellington. The time
focusing in Florida has allowed for change, advance, and new
gameplans in Lawtons riding goals.
In 2014, Lawton made the move to Our Day Farm while in
Wellington. Lynn moved me right up to the 3'3" Juniors out of the
Childrens Hunters during weeks 10 & 11 and I ended up winning a
class! It was a dream come true then and there.
From there, Jayne and Lawton came back to Chicago with new goals
of the 3'6". Lawton quickly excelled and in 2014 qualified her
Small and Large Junior Hunters for Indoors, went to USEF Medal
Finals, and competed at Maclay regionals. Jayne matched Lawton with
horses to achieve these goals like her large junior Gretzky, her
steady eddy.
Gretzky is the first horse I go in the ring on every time. He
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hes a teddy bear. If he could live with me like a pet, I would
love it. He is so comfortable and so dependable. He brings me
confidence at every horse show, Lawton says smiling.
Other rides are still coming together. Lawton got Balin, a Large
Junior Hunter, at the Winter Equestrian Festival this year. Hes a
huge personality Im still figuring him out. Im looking forward to
the Amateur Owners next year, said Lawton.
Lawton turned her talents to the jumper ring as well this year,
piloting Cassandra Dreams Cassie to many wins in the Childrens
Jumpers. Shes so fast I love it! We both trust each other so much
shes so competitive that she wants to win every single time, says
Lawton.
The pair has now moved to the Low Junior Jumpers with success
this summer at the Lamplight Equestrian Center and the Great Lakes
Equestrian Festival.
Although aging out this year, Lawton is looking forward to a
trip to USEF Medal Finals and ASPCA Maclay Regionals this fall, as
well as continuing the USEF Talent Search in 2016. Equitation has
really made me a better rider as a whole. It keeps me in the right
mindset for both the hunters and the jumpers, so I want to continue
the equitation classes I am able to next year, says Lawton.
Lawton is currently gathering her application materials to apply
to colleges this fall and plans to focus her studies around her
riding schedule. Besides riding and academics, Lawton is also an
artist. I sketch and paint whenever I have time to. It is a stress
reliever for me, she says.
When you talk to Lawton, her love of horses and positive energy
shine through, her hard work and effort are seen in her riding and
her results, and her humility is right at the surface as she is
quick to credit every success to her parents support. Despite their
busy schedules, both her mom and dad come to almost every horse
show. With Lynns exceptional training, it is clear that Olivia is
becoming a lifelong horsewoman. Our sport is lucky to have her
among its ranks.
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Oliva Lawtons HorsepowerBalin Large Junior Hunter2006 Dutch
Warmblood bay gelding, 16.1 h(Namelus R x Raqilalina)
Cassandra Dreams Junior Jumper 2006 Holsteiner mare (Cassiano x
Nolda)
Cris Van de Helle Equitation 2006 Holsteiner gelding, 16.2 1/4 h
(Cristo x Florida II)
Gretzky Large Junior Hunter 2002 Warmblood gray gelding, 16.1
1/4 h
Outlook Small Junior Hunter owned by Natalie Jayne 2004
Hanoverian Brown bay gelding, 15.3 7/8h
2015: Qualified USEF Medal, Maclay
Regionals, Hunterdon Cup, Cris Van De Helle
Champion, Junior Hunters, Equifest, Gretzky
Winner, $1000 Modified Junior Jumper Classic, Equifest,
Cassandra Dreams
10th Overall, Junior Hunter Championships East, Gretzky
Winner, Low Junior Jumpers, Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper
Classic, Cassandra Dreams
Champion, Junior Hunters, Showplace Spring Spectacular,
Gretzky
Champion, Junior Hunters, Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, Balin
Champion, Junior Hunters, Showplace Spring Warm-Up, Outlook Winner,
$1,500 WIHS Children's Jumper, Showplace Spring
Spectacular, Cassandra Dreams Winner, ASPCA Maclay, Chagrin
Valley Hunter Jumper Classic,
Cris Van De Helle Winner, USEF Medal, Showplace Spring
Spectacular,
Cris Van De Helle Winner, M & S Junior Amateur Horsemanship
Medal,
Showplace Spring Spectacular, Cris Van De Helle Champion,
Equitation 15-17, WEF Week 6, Cris Van De Helle Champion, 3'3''
Junior Hunters, WEF Week 9, Outlook
2014: Qualified Indoors, Gretzky, Granit Qualified USEF Medal,
Maclay Regionals, Cris Van De Helle
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In 2014, Hailey Hodge started Luna Boutique in her hometown of
Canton, New York, after graduating from Drexel University for
Design and Merchandising. At 22 years old, Hodge is developing a
niche market missing in Canton clothing for college age women (like
herself), women in their later 20s working on more conservative
style (like her sister), and practical wear for women (like her
mother, a farmer).
These three types of style have molded Lunas style. Hodge says,
I try to maintain a style that people can understand while pushing
their limits a little.
Style Watch: Luna Boutique
Shop Luna during St. Lawrence Universitys The Plaid Horse Derby
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SALADINO
Thrive Animal Rescue, Founded by Cece Bloum. Thrive is a
non-profit animal rescue organization committed to pulling dogs
from high risk shelters and placing them in loving homes. Please
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SALADINO
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animal rescue organization committed to pulling dogs from high risk
shelters and placing them in loving homes. Please follow us on
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USEF Pony Finals
Lexington, Kentucky, August 3-9, 2015. PHOTOS ADAM
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Lexington, Kentucky, July 27 August 2, 2015. 1. Rolex Stadium.
2. Rolling around the Kentucky Horse Park. 3. Syd Shulman wins the
$50,000 Hagyard Grand Prix. 4. Katie Pollock and Gabrielle
Roderick. 5. Feeling blue. 6. Stonewall Top Call and Gia Rinaldi
warm up. 7. Libby Pollock and Alice Claire sport The Plaid Horse in
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PHOTO LAUREN BLAHA PHOTOGRAPHY.
IHSA Alumni Tournament of Champions: A HUGE SUCCESS!
The Alumni Tournament of Champions is an IHSA-style horse show
for IHSA alumni from around the country. Riders draw horses before
competing and are not able to practice on the horse before walking
into the show ring. The purpose of the show is to expand
opportunities for IHSA Alumni to ride in a finals-type atmosphere,
as many only show a few times a year with busy careers and limited
funds. 2015 Alumni Cup Champion, Megan Mendenhall exclaimed, To be
able to compete at a show comprised of equal parts comraderie and
competition is rare and ATOC pulls it off flawlessly.
The fourth annual tournament took place in June at St. Timothy
School in Stevenson, MD. For the first time in the tournaments
history both the hunt seat and western show occurred
simultaneously. A starting population of 79 riders from 18
different states and all 8 IHSA Zones competed in 14 classes. This
year the tournament was excited to unveil 4 new classes including
the Hunt Seat Reunion Fences and flat classes (both open to any
IHSA alumni regardless of the last time they showed IHSA in
college). New in 2015 were also the Future Hunt Seat Alumni Cup and
the Future Western Alumni Cup which were open to the 2015
undergraduate graduating class
and were sponsored by the Intercollegiate Horse Show Alumni
Association.
The hot and humid Sunday increased the challenges set forth by
our Hunt Seat Judge, Ellen Shevella.In the Mane Jane Hunt Seat
Alumni Cup the starting field of 15 riders was reduced to 6 for a
final work off after combining both their over fences and flat
section scores.
Riders were lined up on the edge of the ring facing away from
the competition; one by one they took their turn executing a flat
pattern. In the end, it would be Megan Mendenhall of Wilson
College, PA who was able to successfully conquer all three stages
to come out champion. When Megan was asked about her win she noted,
Despite the heat, the quality of riding was awesome and
intimidating. I feel that my current career as a dressage trainer
helped me ride a great pattern on an awesome warmblood. I am still
in disbelief that I won... I still look at the trophy every morning
and remind myself that it actually happened. I hope the ATOC
continues to grow and more alumni participate in this amazing
experience.
Our newly-formed Future Alumni Cup riders also competed in a two
phase class with the high score total going to Danielle Franchi
from Stonehill College, MA.
Want more info about the IHSA Alumni Tournament of Champions?
Contact Lena Licata, [email protected] Call 609-304-9539 Visit
alumnitoc.com
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