The Top Five Summer 2017 Fashion Trends

Must-have Fashion for the Summer Months

Ready to rock the latest fashion trends that the equestrian world has to offer? Well you are in luck, because the Hacked Horse has worked tirelessly to compile a list of the 5 biggest trends that you should be wearing this summer. Historically, horse showing apparel has been all about formless navy show coats and blending in with the crowd. Well, prepare to break the mold, because Summer 2017 is all about standing out and making an impression!

Whether you are riding at a local schooling horse show, or competing this summer at The Colorado Horse Park these fashion trends are in style for any equestrian. Summer is a season of fun and sun so remember staying cool and comfortable in the show ring is critical, and don’t forget to slap on the SPF.

We think most equestrians would agree that the least fashionable part about riding during the summer is those pesky farmer’s tans that seem to inevitably show up. Looking for a way to stay cool while still protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays? Look no further than the FITS Sea Breeze Shirt. Not only does it reduce your body temperature by 5 degrees, but it is also the equivalent of wearing SPF 50 sunblock! Comes in a variety of colors. Get one today at Colorado Tack & Supply. Link here.

Want to dress your horse in the same show tack as the Olympians? Then you are looking to purchase an Ogilvy HalfPad. Their famous Jump MemoryFoam HaldPad is basically the equivalent of a memory foam mattress for your horse. It helps to distribute the pressure of your saddle evenly across the horses back so that virtually every saddle will fit your horse perfectly. The best part, you can customize them with color, piping and name. At $199.00 these saddle pads may seem like a hefty investment, but in fact they last for years and their covers are machine washable! Just know that when you buy an Ogilvy HalfPad you are making a purchase that your horse will thank you for later. To see the HalfPad and more of their products you can visit Ogilvy Equestrian.

Of course helmets are a must! However, the new and improved helmets are a must-have. It’s no secret that glitter, sparkle and standing out in a crowd has made a huge comeback. While several years ago reserved was the status quo, we are seeing some serious bling in the show ring. The new customizable Samshield Helmets are truly exquisite when it customs to riding style. With so many different ways to customize your helmet, you can create anything your heart desires. You can change the color of the shell or the top inlay. You can pick from 100 different colors for the trim. Additionally, you can bling it up with either 5 frontal Swarovski stones or 255 Full Swarovski stones. Can be ordered at Exceptional Equestrian.

Calling all equestrian fashionistas, Boy-O-Boy Bridleworks created a must-have addition to your equestrian style belt collection! This bright combination of heavy satin ribbon finished with a closure of the finest American bridle leather and brass or stainless steel loops is just what you need for your summer wardrobe. Choose from thousands of possible color combinations to match your barn colors, school colors or even your dog’s collar (Boy-O-Boy can make those too!). Complete your look with an elegant monogram of your choosing. Click here to order.

Jackets, jackets and more jackets! Amazing color and design are one thing, but they are also upping the ante in terms of functionality. Long past are the days of stuffy wool coats and breeches that stain. Riding coats now have beauty AND function! Tech fabrics have become a staple in our riding gear, and these show jackets show you that you can have it all. The Harcour Cella Jacket pictured here may be purchased locally from Exceptional Equestrian.

Have a great and stylish summer everyone!

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2017 USEF Sportsmanship Award Applications

Applications Available for 2017 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award

 

From the US Equestrian Communications Department

Lexington, Ky. – Are you a young equestrian who exhibits exceptional leadership potential? Do you serve as a positive role model for your peers and demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport? How involved are you in the community, and do you feel you exemplify positive sportsmanship principles? If so, you may be an eligible nominee for the 2017 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman’s Award. Each year USEF-recognized national affiliate and international discipline associations search through submitted applications looking for a candidate who is a true sportsman or woman ready to represent their breed or discipline on a national level, and this year just might be your lucky year!

To apply, visit www.usef.org/youth and download the application or contact your USEF-recognized national affiliate and international discipline associations. Be sure to submit your application and all other required materials directly to your USEF-recognized national affiliate or international discipline association’s office on or before September 1, 2017.Affiliate contact information is included on the application form. Each USEF-recognized affiliate may select a national nominee after the September 1deadline. Each affiliate nominee is considered for the overall Youth Sportsman’s Award, but only two (one winner and one reserve winner) are selected to receive grants.

The overall winner of the 2017 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award will receive a $1,000 grant payable to the educational program of their choice and a commemorative trophy. The winner will also be nominated for the USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year Award. The reserve winner will receive a $500 grant payable to the educational program of choice.

Applicants must meet the following criteria for consideration of the 2017 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award:

  • Have a current membership in good standing with the USEF
  • Have a current membership in good standing with a USEF-recognized national affiliate and international discipline associations
  • Be 17 years of age or under, as of December 1, 2016
  • Demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport
  • Serve as a positive role model for peers
  • Participate at any level of competition, including local, regional, or national events
  • Be involved with their community
  • Exhibit characteristics that exemplify positive sportsmanship principles

For more information regarding the USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award, please contact Natalie Norwood, Director, National Breed/Discipline Affiliates, via e-mail at nnorwood@usef.org or call (859) 225-6951.

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11 Musts for June

Must-dos in June

 

Heart of the Horse Gala at The Colorado Horse Park June 3.

Coventry Summer CHJA Show at Coventry Farms June 3 & 4.

 

Julie Winkel Clinic at Fall River Farm June 5 & 6.

 

Summer in the Rockies at The Colorado Horse Park June 7 – July 23.

Watch USEF Network’s coverage of Upperville Colt & Horse Show June 8 – 11. Link here

 

Clinic with Alex Granato at The Colorado Horse Park June 8 & 9. POSTPONED DATE TBD.

Alex Granato

 

Jump into June CHJA Show at The Colorado Horse Park June 10 & 11.

 

Cross the Meadow Farm I at the Budweiser Event Center CHJA Show June 16-18.

 

Daniel Stewart Clinic at Tolland Falls June 17 & 18.

 

Daniel Stewart Clinic at Northridge Farm June 22 & 23.

Cross the Meadow Farm II at Cross the Meadow Farm CHJA Show June 24 & 25.

 

Clinic with Diane Carney at The Colorado Horse Park June 26 & 27.

 

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Colorado Spring Final May 25-28 -Championship Results

Junior Hunters 3’3″ – 8 horses competed in first class
27.00 CH 412 Coastal Jenna Hanson Jenna Hanson
26.00 RES 203 Only Mischief Taylor Valencia Taylor Valencia
Green Hunters 3’6″-3’9″ – 3 horses competed in first class
46.00 CH 111 Verity Llc Mesa View Stables Amberlee Wentz
28.00 RES 205 Another Day Kristin Nixon Kristin Nixon
Performance Working Hunter 3’3″ – 15 horses competed in first class
44.00 CH 290 Durgin Park Henri Hall Sarah Invicta Williams
21.00 RES 348 Hip Hop Erj Racing Llc Brianna Davis
Performance Working Hunter 3’6″ – 5 horses competed in first class
38.00 CH 137 Love Struck Kelly Stensland Brianna Davis
32.00 RES 116 Casido Molly Precourt Karen S. Banister
3’3″ Amateur Owner Hunters 18 & Over – 5 horses competed in first class
30.00 CH 138 Night Cap Megan Engel Megan Engel
26.00 RES 183 5280 Phoenix Sophie Onody Sophie Onody
Small & Medium Green Pony Hunters – 5 horses competed in first class
34.00 CH 217 Charm Bracelet Molly Rinedollar Lucy Butler
30.00 RES 322 Liberty’s Fire and Ice Pixie Alfond Pixie Alfond
Medium Pony Hunters – 5 horses competed in first class
50.00 CH 427 Rollingwoods Twist of Fate Grace Mcreynolds Grace Mcreynolds
20.00 RES 216 Helicon Just Notice Molly Rinedollar Lucy Butler
USHJA Hunter 3′ – 17 horses competed in first class
34.00 CH 256 Snowbird Tarah Wolf Tarah Wolf
23.00 RES 300 Brightly Hillary Jean Sarah Watson
Junior Hunters 3’3″ – 8 horses competed in first class
27.00 CH 412 Coastal Jenna Hanson Jenna Hanson
26.00 RES 203 Only Mischief Taylor Valencia Taylor Valencia
Green Hunters 3’6″-3’9″ – 3 horses competed in first class
46.00 CH 111 Verity Llc Mesa View Stables Amberlee Wentz
28.00 RES 205 Another Day Kristin Nixon Kristin Nixon
Performance Working Hunter 3’3″ – 15 horses competed in first class
44.00 CH 290 Durgin Park Henri Hall Sarah Invicta Williams
21.00 RES 348 Hip Hop Erj Racing Llc Brianna Davis
Performance Working Hunter 3’6″ – 5 horses competed in first class
38.00 CH 137 Love Struck Kelly Stensland Brianna Davis
32.00 RES 116 Casido Molly Precourt Karen S. Banister
3’3″ Amateur Owner Hunters 18 & Over – 5 horses competed in first class
30.00 CH 138 Night Cap Megan Engel Megan Engel
26.00 RES 183 5280 Phoenix Sophie Onody Sophie Onody
Small & Medium Green Pony Hunters – 5 horses competed in first class
34.00 CH 217 Charm Bracelet Molly Rinedollar Lucy Butler
30.00 RES 322 Liberty’s Fire and Ice Pixie Alfond Pixie Alfond
Medium Pony Hunters – 5 horses competed in first class
50.00 CH 427 Rollingwoods Twist of Fate Grace Mcreynolds Grace Mcreynolds
20.00 RES 216 Helicon Just Notice Molly Rinedollar Lucy Butler
USHJA Hunter 3′ – 17 horses competed in first class
34.00 CH 256 Snowbird Tarah Wolf Tarah Wolf
23.00 RES 300 Brightly Hillary Jean Sarah Watson

 

USHJA Hunter 2’9″ – 11 horses competed in first class
40.50 CH 280 Charismatique Nancy Goodman/mg Equine Associates Harriet Bunker
22.00 RES 367 Lander Laura Love Lise Gregory
Green Hunters 3’3″ – 5 horses competed in first class
38.00 CH 109 Davidson Dana Vollbracht Amberlee Wentz
27.00 RES 145 Perseus YC Erin Gibbs Karen Goodell
USHJA Hunter 2’6″ – 13 horses competed in first class
38.00 CH 406 Collin Fallen Oak Farm Philip Dreissigacker
18.50 RES 149 Leadguria Wesley Fox Tyler Grayson
Children’s Hunters, 14 thru 17 – 7 horses competed in first class
29.00 CH 264 Mont Scirocco Terri Sassano Cait Murdoch
24.00 RES 240 Sirius Black Anna Lawrence Anna Lawrence
Adult Amateur Hunters 36/Over – 6 horses competed in first class
32.00 CH 369 21 Royal Salute Lisa Baller Lisa Baller
24.00 RES 289 Wyndara Henri Hall Henri Hall
Baby-Green Hunters – 5 horses competed in first class
50.00 CH 367 Lander Laura Love Lise Gregory
20.00 RES 277 Enzo Sophie Chavanon Sophie Chavanon
Modified Junior-Amateur Hunter – 9 horses competed in first class
26.50 CH 412 Coastal Jenna Hanson Jenna Hanson
18.00 RES 189 Red Carpet Ready Audrey Rice Audrey Rice
Schooling Pony Hunters – 14 horses competed in first class
16.00 CH 427 Rollingwoods Twist of Fate Grace Mcreynolds Grace Mcreynolds
16.00 CH 234 Woodlands Picasso Hannah Rohrbach Hannah Rohrbach
4.00 RES 219 Starlight Molly Rinedollar Audrey Clarke
4.00 RES 428 Bits n Pieces Lorelei Cudney Grace Mcreynolds
Pre Adult Amateur Hunters – 10 horses competed in first class
34.50 CH 277 Enzo Sophie Chavanon Sophie Chavanon
26.00 RES 188 Canadian’s Kid Deborah Orent Clare Grady
Low Children’s-Adult Amateur Hunters – 10 horses competed in first class
21.00 CH 401 Estes Park Grace Mcreynolds Sarah Hallam
14.00 RES 144 Limitless Erin Gibbs Dominic Gibbs
.80M Low Children’s-Adult Amateur Jumpers – 7 horses competed in first class
30.00 CH 286 Kalypso King Invicta Farms Kendra Lyon
16.00 RES 103 Izolde Patryce Wiseman Patryce Wiseman
Stirrup Hunters (comb.) – 5 horses competed in first class
26.00 CH 259 Royal Dutch Abby Matthias Abby Matthias
20.00 RES 253 Starburst Hannah Wright Hannah Wright
Short/Long Stirrup Equitation – 5 horses competed in first class
22.00 CH 259 Royal Dutch Abby Matthias Abby Matthias
18.00 RES 148 Saint Valentine Wesley Fox Wesley Fox
.90M Low Children’s-Adult Amateur Jumpers – 17 horses competed in first class
22.00 CH 150 S. Indiana Jones Carly Kurchinski Carly Kurchinski
16.00 RES 190 Occra Callie Matteson Callie Matteson
Green Rider Hunters – 4 horses competed in first class
30.00 CH 420 Chagall Chantal Henderson Mackenzi Hart
20.00 RES 260 Willie Michael Kirby Abby Matthias
Green rider equitation – 2 horses competed in first class
30.00 CH 420 Chagall Chantal Henderson Mackenzi Hart
18.00 RES 260 Willie Michael Kirby Abby Matthias
1.10M Jumpers – 23 horses competed in first class
14.00 CH 296 Caravan Gabrielle Thinnes Gabrielle Thinnes
10.00 RES 251 Quintano 25 Payton Lukes Payton Lukes
10.00 RES 228 Cacau Meghan Newton Paul Rohrbach
1.15M Jumpers – 21 horses competed in first class
20.00 CH 311 Zacca Zoeloe Mark Stopford Jamie Morris
10.00 RES 198 Everwolf Jane Dunbar Jane Dunbar
1.20M Jumpers – 14 horses competed in first class
20.00 CH 160 Christina 14 Jennifer Kallam Jennifer Kallam
16.00 RES 332 Cassanova Bart Taylor Charlie Carrel

 

1.25M Jumpers – 6 horses competed in first class
110.00 CH 173 Faminka Laura Love Laura Love
60.00 RES 388 Davinci V Overis Z Crisanne Mcguire Morten Holm
60.00 RES 331 Utopik Louise Plank Charlie Carrel
60.00 RES 201 Ferno Van De Hermitage Renee Holik John McConnell
Large Junior Hunters – 5 horses competed in first class
38.00 CH 430 Cayman A.L. Marie Antonette Leviste Abigail Grace Kelley
36.00 RES 356 Cool Blue Katie Glass Katie Glass
1.30M Jumpers – 7 horses competed in first class
135.00 CH 398 Uptick Beth Bowlen Wallace Morten Holm
90.00 RES 243 Caylee PCH Kristin Buchanan Nicki Wilcox
90.00 RES 425 Castalano Sand Willow Farm Katharin Gualtieri
1.30M Junior-Amateur Owner Jumpers – 3 horses competed in first class
300.00 CH 198 Everwolf Jane Dunbar Jane Dunbar
270.00 RES 385 Ciabbo Taylor Stroud Cowles Taylor Stroud Cowles
Adult Amateur Jumpers – 1.10M – 7 horses competed in first class
20.00 CH 196 Mephisto Kim Barbieri Kim Barbieri
13.00 RES 212 Vis A Vis Jill Pelzel Jill Pelzel
$500 1.00M Classic – 8 horses competed in first class
150.00 CH 169 La Boheme Kathleen Geise Elizabeth Geise
125.00 RES 156 Aconito Kaytlin Ryan Kaytlin Ryan
$500 1.10M Classic – 5 horses competed in first class
150.00 CH 196 Mephisto Kim Barbieri Kim Barbieri
125.00 RES 251 Quintano 25 Payton Lukes Payton Lukes
$2,000 Speed Challenge 1.25M – 8 horses competed in first class
600.00 CH 422 Classini Bbb Showjumers Llc Bjorn Ikast
440.00 RES 423 Gracious Me Bbb Showjumers Llc Bjorn Ikast
$1,000 NAL Children’s Hunter Classic – 14 horses competed in first class
300.00 CH 323 Castano Dorato Baylee Miller Baylee Miller
220.00 RES 351 Paradise Bay Portia Muenke Portia Muenke
$3,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby – 21 horses competed in first class
1050.00 CH 111 Verity Llc Mesa View Stables Amberlee Wentz
770.00 RES 290 Durgin Park Henri Hall Sarah Invicta Williams
$1,000 NAL Adult Amateur Hunter Classic – 9 horses competed in first class
300.00 CH 369 21 Royal Salute Lisa Baller Lisa Baller
220.00 RES 346 Bailando Mary Dunahay Mary Dunahay
$1,500 Junior/Amateur Owner 3’3″ Hunter Classic – 8 horses competed in first class
450.00 CH 166 Socerer Emilie Welles Emilie Welles
330.00 RES 356 Cool Blue Katie Glass Katie Glass
$500 Pony Hunter Classic – 12 horses competed in first class
150.00 CH 142 GF Aurelia Dominic Gibbs Dominic Gibbs
110.00 RES 427 Rollingwoods Twist of Fate Grace Mcreynolds Grace Mcreynolds
Pony Equitation – 8 horses competed in first class
22.00 CH 218 Helicon Special Notice Molly Rinedollar Lucy Butler
12.50 RES 234 Woodlands Picasso Hannah Rohrbach Hannah Rohrbach
Equitation, 15 thru 17 – 15 horses competed in first class
16.00 CH 378 Clearview Jaden Olson Jaden Olson
14.00 RES 312 Kabaltic Grace Mcreynolds Grace Mcreynolds
Small Pony Hunters – 5 horses competed in first class
42.00 CH 142 GF Aurelia Dominic Gibbs Dominic Gibbs
24.00 RES 234 Woodlands Picasso Hannah Rohrbach Hannah Rohrbach

 

Green Hunters 3′ – 11 horses competed in first class
30.50 CH 108 Celtic Dana Vollbracht Amberlee Wentz
29.00 RES 261 Summertime Lauren Sherry Tarah Wolf
Children’s Hunters, 13 & Under – 8 horses competed in first class
36.00 CH 257 Riveting Sarah Engel Taylor Mclelland
36.00 RES 351 Paradise Bay Portia Muenke Portia Muenke
Adult Amateur Hunters, 18 thru 35 – 6 horses competed in first class
25.00 CH 307 Que Sera 16 Meghan Newton Meghan Newton
25.00 RES 211 Equador Jennifer Duffy Allison Pelzel
Pre Children’s Hunters – 6 horses competed in first class
32.00 CH 401 Estes Park Grace Mcreynolds Sarah Hallam
28.00 RES 347 Odin Emma Gjester Emma Gjester
Low Children’s-Adult Amateur Jumpers-1.00M – 12 horses competed in first class
21.00 CH 326 Olivia’s Tune Molly Madden Molly Madden
14.00 RES 267 Don’t Blink Courtney Benjamin Courtney Benjamin
Children’s Jumpers-1.10M – 7 horses competed in first class
30.00 CH 224 Nektor Cristoph Distel Natalie Hejda
12.00 RES 325 My Ceo Michaela Cordova Michaela Cordova
Equitation, 12 thru 14 – 6 horses competed in first class
20.00 CH 393 Atatlanta Susan Ann Varady Hailey J. Hak
16.00 RES 273 Roosevelt Gianna Lanteri Gianna Lanteri
Junior Hunters 3’3″ – 8 horses competed in first class
27.00 CH 412 Coastal Jenna Hanson Jenna Hanson
26.00 RES 203 Only Mischief Taylor Valencia Taylor Valencia
Green Hunters 3’6″-3’9″ – 3 horses competed in first class
46.00 CH 111 Verity Llc Mesa View Stables Amberlee Wentz
28.00 RES 205 Another Day Kristin Nixon Kristin Nixon
Performance Working Hunter 3’3″ – 15 horses competed in first class
44.00 CH 290 Durgin Park Henri Hall Sarah Invicta Williams
21.00 RES 348 Hip Hop Erj Racing Llc Brianna Davis
Performance Working Hunter 3’6″ – 5 horses competed in first class
38.00 CH 137 Love Struck Kelly Stensland Brianna Davis
32.00 RES 116 Casido Molly Precourt Karen S. Banister
3’3″ Amateur Owner Hunters 18 & Over – 5 horses competed in first class
30.00 CH 138 Night Cap Megan Engel Megan Engel
26.00 RES 183 5280 Phoenix Sophie Onody Sophie Onody
Small & Medium Green Pony Hunters – 5 horses competed in first class
34.00 CH 217 Charm Bracelet Molly Rinedollar Lucy Butler
30.00 RES 322 Liberty’s Fire and Ice Pixie Alfond Pixie Alfond
Medium Pony Hunters – 5 horses competed in first class
50.00 CH 427 Rollingwoods Twist of Fate Grace Mcreynolds Grace Mcreynolds
20.00 RES 216 Helicon Just Notice Molly Rinedollar Lucy Butler
USHJA Hunter 3′ – 17 horses competed in first class
34.00 CH 256 Snowbird Tarah Wolf Tarah Wolf
23.00 RES 300 Brightly Hillary Jean Sarah Watson
Junior Hunters 3’3″ – 8 horses competed in first class
27.00 CH 412 Coastal Jenna Hanson Jenna Hanson
26.00 RES 203 Only Mischief Taylor Valencia Taylor Valencia
Green Hunters 3’6″-3’9″ – 3 horses competed in first class
46.00 CH 111 Verity Llc Mesa View Stables Amberlee Wentz
28.00 RES 205 Another Day Kristin Nixon Kristin Nixon
Performance Working Hunter 3’3″ – 15 horses competed in first class
44.00 CH 290 Durgin Park Henri Hall Sarah Invicta Williams
21.00 RES 348 Hip Hop Erj Racing Llc Brianna Davis
Performance Working Hunter 3’6″ – 5 horses competed in first class
38.00 CH 137 Love Struck Kelly Stensland Brianna Davis
32.00 RES 116 Casido Molly Precourt Karen S. Banister
3’3″ Amateur Owner Hunters 18 & Over – 5 horses competed in first class
30.00 CH 138 Night Cap Megan Engel Megan Engel
26.00 RES 183 5280 Phoenix Sophie Onody Sophie Onody
Small & Medium Green Pony Hunters – 5 horses competed in first class
34.00 CH 217 Charm Bracelet Molly Rinedollar Lucy Butler
30.00 RES 322 Liberty’s Fire and Ice Pixie Alfond Pixie Alfond
Medium Pony Hunters – 5 horses competed in first class
50.00 CH 427 Rollingwoods Twist of Fate Grace Mcreynolds Grace Mcreynolds
20.00 RES 216 Helicon Just Notice Molly Rinedollar Lucy Butler
USHJA Hunter 3′ – 17 horses competed in first class
34.00 CH 256 Snowbird Tarah Wolf Tarah Wolf
23.00 RES 300 Brightly Hillary Jean Sarah Watson

 

USHJA Hunter 2’9″ – 11 horses competed in first class
40.50 CH 280 Charismatique Nancy Goodman/mg Equine Associates Harriet Bunker
22.00 RES 367 Lander Laura Love Lise Gregory
Green Hunters 3’3″ – 5 horses competed in first class
38.00 CH 109 Davidson Dana Vollbracht Amberlee Wentz
27.00 RES 145 Perseus YC Erin Gibbs Karen Goodell
USHJA Hunter 2’6″ – 13 horses competed in first class
38.00 CH 406 Collin Fallen Oak Farm Philip Dreissigacker
18.50 RES 149 Leadguria Wesley Fox Tyler Grayson
Children’s Hunters, 14 thru 17 – 7 horses competed in first class
29.00 CH 264 Mont Scirocco Terri Sassano Cait Murdoch
24.00 RES 240 Sirius Black Anna Lawrence Anna Lawrence
Adult Amateur Hunters 36/Over – 6 horses competed in first class
32.00 CH 369 21 Royal Salute Lisa Baller Lisa Baller
24.00 RES 289 Wyndara Henri Hall Henri Hall
Baby-Green Hunters – 5 horses competed in first class
50.00 CH 367 Lander Laura Love Lise Gregory
20.00 RES 277 Enzo Sophie Chavanon Sophie Chavanon
Modified Junior-Amateur Hunter – 9 horses competed in first class
26.50 CH 412 Coastal Jenna Hanson Jenna Hanson
18.00 RES 189 Red Carpet Ready Audrey Rice Audrey Rice
Schooling Pony Hunters – 14 horses competed in first class
16.00 CH 427 Rollingwoods Twist of Fate Grace Mcreynolds Grace Mcreynolds
16.00 CH 234 Woodlands Picasso Hannah Rohrbach Hannah Rohrbach
4.00 RES 219 Starlight Molly Rinedollar Audrey Clarke
4.00 RES 428 Bits n Pieces Lorelei Cudney Grace Mcreynolds
Pre Adult Amateur Hunters – 10 horses competed in first class
34.50 CH 277 Enzo Sophie Chavanon Sophie Chavanon
26.00 RES 188 Canadian’s Kid Deborah Orent Clare Grady
Low Children’s-Adult Amateur Hunters – 10 horses competed in first class
21.00 CH 401 Estes Park Grace Mcreynolds Sarah Hallam
14.00 RES 144 Limitless Erin Gibbs Dominic Gibbs
.80M Low Children’s-Adult Amateur Jumpers – 7 horses competed in first class
30.00 CH 286 Kalypso King Invicta Farms Kendra Lyon
16.00 RES 103 Izolde Patryce Wiseman Patryce Wiseman
Stirrup Hunters (comb.) – 5 horses competed in first class
26.00 CH 259 Royal Dutch Abby Matthias Abby Matthias
20.00 RES 253 Starburst Hannah Wright Hannah Wright
Short/Long Stirrup Equitation – 5 horses competed in first class
22.00 CH 259 Royal Dutch Abby Matthias Abby Matthias
18.00 RES 148 Saint Valentine Wesley Fox Wesley Fox
.90M Low Children’s-Adult Amateur Jumpers – 17 horses competed in first class
22.00 CH 150 S. Indiana Jones Carly Kurchinski Carly Kurchinski
16.00 RES 190 Occra Callie Matteson Callie Matteson
Green Rider Hunters – 4 horses competed in first class
30.00 CH 420 Chagall Chantal Henderson Mackenzi Hart
20.00 RES 260 Willie Michael Kirby Abby Matthias
Green rider equitation – 2 horses competed in first class
30.00 CH 420 Chagall Chantal Henderson Mackenzi Hart
18.00 RES 260 Willie Michael Kirby Abby Matthias
1.10M Jumpers – 23 horses competed in first class
14.00 CH 296 Caravan Gabrielle Thinnes Gabrielle Thinnes
10.00 RES 251 Quintano 25 Payton Lukes Payton Lukes
10.00 RES 228 Cacau Meghan Newton Paul Rohrbach
1.15M Jumpers – 21 horses competed in first class
20.00 CH 311 Zacca Zoeloe Mark Stopford Jamie Morris
10.00 RES 198 Everwolf Jane Dunbar Jane Dunbar
1.20M Jumpers – 14 horses competed in first class
20.00 CH 160 Christina 14 Jennifer Kallam Jennifer Kallam
16.00 RES 332 Cassanova Bart Taylor Charlie Carrel

 

1.25M Jumpers – 6 horses competed in first class
110.00 CH 173 Faminka Laura Love Laura Love
60.00 RES 388 Davinci V Overis Z Crisanne Mcguire Morten Holm
60.00 RES 331 Utopik Louise Plank Charlie Carrel
60.00 RES 201 Ferno Van De Hermitage Renee Holik John McConnell
Large Junior Hunters – 5 horses competed in first class
38.00 CH 430 Cayman A.L. Marie Antonette Leviste Abigail Grace Kelley
36.00 RES 356 Cool Blue Katie Glass Katie Glass
1.30M Jumpers – 7 horses competed in first class
135.00 CH 398 Uptick Beth Bowlen Wallace Morten Holm
90.00 RES 243 Caylee PCH Kristin Buchanan Nicki Wilcox
90.00 RES 425 Castalano Sand Willow Farm Katharin Gualtieri
1.30M Junior-Amateur Owner Jumpers – 3 horses competed in first class
300.00 CH 198 Everwolf Jane Dunbar Jane Dunbar
270.00 RES 385 Ciabbo Taylor Stroud Cowles Taylor Stroud Cowles
Adult Amateur Jumpers – 1.10M – 7 horses competed in first class
20.00 CH 196 Mephisto Kim Barbieri Kim Barbieri
13.00 RES 212 Vis A Vis Jill Pelzel Jill Pelzel
$500 1.00M Classic – 8 horses competed in first class
150.00 CH 169 La Boheme Kathleen Geise Elizabeth Geise
125.00 RES 156 Aconito Kaytlin Ryan Kaytlin Ryan
$500 1.10M Classic – 5 horses competed in first class
150.00 CH 196 Mephisto Kim Barbieri Kim Barbieri
125.00 RES 251 Quintano 25 Payton Lukes Payton Lukes
$2,000 Speed Challenge 1.25M – 8 horses competed in first class
600.00 CH 422 Classini Bbb Showjumers Llc Bjorn Ikast
440.00 RES 423 Gracious Me Bbb Showjumers Llc Bjorn Ikast
$1,000 NAL Children’s Hunter Classic – 14 horses competed in first class
300.00 CH 323 Castano Dorato Baylee Miller Baylee Miller
220.00 RES 351 Paradise Bay Portia Muenke Portia Muenke
$3,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby – 21 horses competed in first class
1050.00 CH 111 Verity Llc Mesa View Stables Amberlee Wentz
770.00 RES 290 Durgin Park Henri Hall Sarah Invicta Williams
$1,000 NAL Adult Amateur Hunter Classic – 9 horses competed in first class
300.00 CH 369 21 Royal Salute Lisa Baller Lisa Baller
220.00 RES 346 Bailando Mary Dunahay Mary Dunahay
$1,500 Junior/Amateur Owner 3’3″ Hunter Classic – 8 horses competed in first class
450.00 CH 166 Socerer Emilie Welles Emilie Welles
330.00 RES 356 Cool Blue Katie Glass Katie Glass
$500 Pony Hunter Classic – 12 horses competed in first class
150.00 CH 142 GF Aurelia Dominic Gibbs Dominic Gibbs
110.00 RES 427 Rollingwoods Twist of Fate Grace Mcreynolds Grace Mcreynolds
Pony Equitation – 8 horses competed in first class
22.00 CH 218 Helicon Special Notice Molly Rinedollar Lucy Butler
12.50 RES 234 Woodlands Picasso Hannah Rohrbach Hannah Rohrbach
Equitation, 15 thru 17 – 15 horses competed in first class
16.00 CH 378 Clearview Jaden Olson Jaden Olson
14.00 RES 312 Kabaltic Grace Mcreynolds Grace Mcreynolds
Small Pony Hunters – 5 horses competed in first class
42.00 CH 142 GF Aurelia Dominic Gibbs Dominic Gibbs
24.00 RES 234 Woodlands Picasso Hannah Rohrbach Hannah Rohrbach

 

Green Hunters 3′ – 11 horses competed in first class
30.50 CH 108 Celtic Dana Vollbracht Amberlee Wentz
29.00 RES 261 Summertime Lauren Sherry Tarah Wolf
Children’s Hunters, 13 & Under – 8 horses competed in first class
36.00 CH 257 Riveting Sarah Engel Taylor Mclelland
36.00 RES 351 Paradise Bay Portia Muenke Portia Muenke
Adult Amateur Hunters, 18 thru 35 – 6 horses competed in first class
25.00 CH 307 Que Sera 16 Meghan Newton Meghan Newton
25.00 RES 211 Equador Jennifer Duffy Allison Pelzel
Pre Children’s Hunters – 6 horses competed in first class
32.00 CH 401 Estes Park Grace Mcreynolds Sarah Hallam
28.00 RES 347 Odin Emma Gjester Emma Gjester
Low Children’s-Adult Amateur Jumpers-1.00M – 12 horses competed in first class
21.00 CH 326 Olivia’s Tune Molly Madden Molly Madden
14.00 RES 267 Don’t Blink Courtney Benjamin Courtney Benjamin
Children’s Jumpers-1.10M – 7 horses competed in first class
30.00 CH 224 Nektor Cristoph Distel Natalie Hejda
12.00 RES 325 My Ceo Michaela Cordova Michaela Cordova
Equitation, 12 thru 14 – 6 horses competed in first class
20.00 CH 393 Atatlanta Susan Ann Varady Hailey J. Hak
16.00 RES 273 Roosevelt Gianna Lanteri Gianna Lanteri

 

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USHJA NEWS – Emerging Jumper Rider Program

USHJA Emerging Jumper Rider Program To Identify Next Generation of International Show Jumping Talent in the United States
USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships reopen applications in light of new opportunity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lexington, Ky. —- May 26, 2017 —-  With the current top two Show Jumping athletes in the world, the United States continues to innovate in order to develop future Show Jumping athletes from their earliest equestrian endeavors. The United States Hunter Jumper Association is kicking off the USHJA Emerging Jumper Rider Program that will allow the United States to identify and provide education and guidance to riders competing at the 1.10m-1.35m levels, as well as to their trainers and parents.

The USHJA Emerging Jumper Rider Program uses the new USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships, which are offered at 1.10/1.15m, 1.20/1.25m and 1.30/1.35m, to identify Jumper riders who have the skill and desire to excel in the sport, while educating these riders to become well-rounded horsemen on their path to excellence.
“The international competition environment is extremely competitive, and the United States is known for developing some of the very best Show Jumping athletes in the world,” said Larry Langer, chair of the USHJA Emerging Jumper Rider Task Force, which was responsible for developing the program. “This program will help us better identify talented riders much earlier in their riding careers. The program also serves as an opportunity to educate coaches about how their riders can advance in the sport.”
The program begins at the USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships where every Championship competitor will be recognized as a 2017 Emerging Jumper Rider and receive a commemorative 2017 Emerging Jumper Rider pin. During a special orientation session at the Championships, riders, trainers and parents will receive comprehensive information about how riders can advance through the sport to its highest levels. These sessions will specifically discuss the Jumping Athlete Pathway, a joint USHJA-US Equestrian effort that identifies and nurtures Jumping athletes as they advance through the sport to enhance future success for Olympic and international teams representing the United States.
All individual medalists at the 2017 USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships will be recognized as 2017 USHJA Gold Star Emerging Jumper Riders. Photo credit: USHJA Archives/Rachel Sowinski
Key sport leaders, including the US Equestrian Youth Chef d’ Equipe DiAnn Langer, will be monitoring each set of Championships to assess talent among Championship competitors. At the conclusion of each Individual Zone Jumper Championship, USHJA will recognize all individual medalists as 2017 Gold Star Emerging Jumper Riders by awarding them an exclusive 2017 Gold Star Emerging Jumper Rider pin that can be worn at future competitions to distinguish them. At the same time, trainers of these riders will be recognized as 2017 Gold Star Jumper Coaches and will receive specialized pins that denote their title.
“Riders who come to the Championships are the best,” continued Larry Langer. “This program appropriately recognizes their achievements and puts them on the radar of sport leaders at a much earlier stage in their riding careers than has been possible.”
Gold Star Emerging Jumper Riders, regardless of age, along with their coaches and parents, will be invited to attend one of three Gold Star Clinics scheduled for the early part of the following year. The Gold Star Clinics will offer horsemanship, stable management, mounted instruction and additional education from top clinicians. Each Gold Star Clinic will offer education for Gold Star Jumper Coaches to help them understand the competition landscape and the opportunities available to their riders as they advance through the sport.
To allow for maximum participation in the first year of this exciting opportunity, the USHJA has reopened the application period and extended the 20 point minimum requirement for the USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships in Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10. USHJA will accept riders until all spots are filled or 45 days prior to their zone’s Championships, whichever occurs first. All riders who applied and met the criteria at the time of the original application closing deadline of May 1 will be invited to the Championships.
“We are pleased to reopen the application period to provide the membership with an additional opportunity to qualify for this exciting program,” said Langer.  “Especially in its first year, we believe giving people more time to apply and qualify for the championships will address challenges some areas of the country have with regard to weather and availability of competitions during the qualifying period.”
Riders interested in competing in the USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships must submit an application and earn a minimum of 20 points in Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper (1.10/1.15m), 1.20/1.25m Junior and Amateur Jumper, or 1.30/1.35m Junior and Amateur Jumper sections at USEF-licensed competitions. Riders are organized into as many as eight teams based on their total points earned; no more than eight teams of four for each section will be fielded by any one zone.
The Nations Cup-style format of these Championships offers riders a competitive team experience, and competitors have an opportunity to earn Zone Horse of the Year points in their respective Jumper sections. The addition of the USHJA Emerging Jumper Rider Program for 2017 will provide this year’s competitors with a tremendous opportunity to advance their international competition goals.
The Championships are scheduled as follows with the following new application deadlines:
Princeton Show Jumping Fall I
September 21-24, 2017
Princeton, New Jersey
Application Deadline and Points Lock: August 7
Zones 3 & 4 
Constitution Classic
August 25-27, 2017
Culpeper, Virginia
Application Deadline and Points Lock: July 10
Zones 5 & 6
Showplace End of Summer
August 11-13, 2017
Crete, Illinois
Application Deadline and Points Lock: June 26
Zones 7 & 8
GO Show
July 9-16, 2017
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Applications are closed.
National Sunshine Series II

November 10-12, 2017
Thermal, California

Application Deadline and Points Lock: September 26
Riders will be recognized for each year of participation in the program as USHJA Emerging Jumper Riders with the year noted and may earn the designation of USHJA Gold Star Emerging Jumper Rider for as many years as they win individual medals in the USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships. Sport leadership will track these athletes’ accomplishments as they advance through the sport and look for opportunities to support riders’ efforts with education along the way.
USHJA extends special thanks to the USHJA Emerging Jumper Rider Task Force who led the development of this program: Larry Langer, Diane Carney, Missy Clark, David Distler, Marnye Langer, DiAnn Langer and Jimmy Torano.
For more information about the USHJA Emerging Jumper Rider Program, visit ushja.org/EmergingJumper. For more information about the USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships, please visit ushja.org/ZoneJumper.
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IEA Nationals: Spotlight on Lucy Metzler

By Becca Caulfield

Lucy Metzler 14, of Cornerstone Farm in Longmont, CO had the wonderful experience of going to her first IEA Nationals. Lucy is poised to finish her eighth grade year and had an incredible year of IEA.

Lucy is a kindhearted, humble young lady who loves to share her passion with her friends and fellow students. Lucy has been riding for several years, and participated in IEA with her Cornerstone Farm team for the first time last year, in the 2015-2016 season. During that season, Lucy felt that she had an average year, with her top ribbon being a 3rd place ribbon. However, this year she made it all the way to nationals for junior crossrails.

High School IEA Nationals

Lucy traveled to Lexington, Virginia with her Trainer, Jen Shannon, parents and grandparents. The whole trip was very quick and a slight whirlwind adventure, but a “once in a lifetime experience.” The venue, The Virginia Horse Center, is comparable to the National Western Stock Show, lots of atmosphere, vendors and attendees.

Lucy’s class had 22 other riders and she was slotted to be the last person in her class to ride. Lucy and Jen, her trainer, spent the day watching the other classes, watching warm ups and chatting about horses and trips. Finally, the crossrail class was called, and they watched the warm ups, noting horses who would be outstanding draw in a sea of lovely horses donated from local universities and colleges for the day. The stand out horse in the class was a large coal black gelding named “Bo.” They had watched him in the 2′ classes and noted his flawless automatic lead changes. Lucy was thrilled when she drew Bo for her round.

Lucy and Jen had 21 trips to watch the rounds and make their game plan. Lucy felt nervous and antsy watching the other riders, with anticipation building. Finally it was the time to mount and put her nerves to use. Lucy mounted Bo, went to do her warm up fences and then waited for her round, walking in circles, repeating her course over and over.

At the in gate, the advice Lucy’s trainer gave her was “Don’t change your riding, just keep doing what you have been, that is what has gotten you here.” Fantastic advice for a young rider, riding her biggest class yet.

The Course

Lucy had an established plan for how to stand out in this tough cross rail class. Most of the other competitors trotted across the diagonal, however, Lucy and her trainer stuck to their plan of walking the diagonal and then performing a walk to canter transition. Lucy made flawless use of Bo’s automatic lead changes, and the memory of riding them made her smile. At the end of the course there was an option fence to either circle after the competitor’s last fence, or to walk and exit. Lucy made sure to get the correct lead and then circled after her fence. Nearly before Lucy could take a breath of relief, they began announcing the placing, putting Lucy and Bo in second place.

The Experience and Future

Lucy said she felt very lucky to be able to compete at such a large venue and felt very welcomed by the other competitors and teams. She stated that she was able to chat with the champion in her class and said she was very gracious. Lucy spend Summer 2016 gaining showing experience in the medium stirrups and leasing several horses, this saddle time and hard work, she feels, put her in the position to succeed as she did this IEA season.

Next year, Lucy will enter High School and looks forward to trying the 2 foot classes. She looks forward to the challenges and opportunities that the different high school horses will bring. Look for her and her lease horse in the 2’6 classes this summer!

Lucy did have some advice for other riders, “keep going with what you do, learn from each ride you have. If you have a bad ride keep trying, there is always another chance to go back into the arena.”

 

Authors Note: I spoke to Lucy as she tacked up her current lease horse, watching her deft movements and her reflection about IEA was inspiring. Listening to her wisdom from her experience was very fun. Looking forward to watching her next year. If you have stories from IEA feel free to contact me at RLCaulfield@gmail.com

 

 

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