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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Letter
Saturday, September 07 2013
by Sophie St.Clair In my run up to the USHJA Children’s & Adult Amateur Western Regional Jumper Championship I have been waiting for two things most expectantly. First, to officially be invited to compete from the USHJA and Zone 10 Jumper Committee. Second, to see what my ranking will be when my points are tabulated.
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War Horse “Joey” Appears On PA National Horse Show Stage
Thursday, September 05 2013
Life Sized Puppet From Tony Awarding Winning Play Makes One-Night Appearance New Cumberland, PA –Meet Joey, star of the “landmark theater event” War Horse on Friday, Oct. 18th. Joey, the life-sized horse puppet who created a sensation on Broadway in War Horse, will make his first appearance in Central Pennsylvania at the 68th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Joey
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: Training to Stay Relaxed
Sunday, September 01 2013
by Sophie St.Clair My fingers are still crossed to hear about the invitation to the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Western Regional Jumper Championship. Preparations this week included several calls and e-mails with USEF and USHJA to get the final points tabulation nailed down. Bless the people at USEF and USHJA for their patience and
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: In the Beginning
Thursday, August 29 2013
by Sophie St.Clair With September around the corner I am reminded of two things a) the mounting pile of biology homework I am to complete and b) the approaching championship. I am still waiting for my official invitation letter from USHJA, but am hopeful that it should arrive soon. Here, typing this article in the
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: Last Days of Qualification
Sunday, August 25 2013
by Sophie St.Clair The qualification period for the Children’s and Adult Amateur Western Regional Jumper Championships closes Monday, August 26, 2013. Points will continue to be tabulated to determine the top 12 riders and the makeup of teams. Alternate riders will also be determined once points have been calculated. Looking at the list of riders
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: Introductions and USHJA Regional Children’s Jumper Championships
Tuesday, August 20 2013
by Sophie St. Clair I’m sure, you’ve heard of the U.S. Pony Jumper Finals, North American Junior and Young Rider Championships and the prestigious Prix des States. Now, in 2013 the USHJA introduces a new show jumping championship to add to the list: The Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Regional Championships. Four competitions will be held
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Volunteers needed at Area’s Largest Equestrian Show Jumping Event
Friday, August 16 2013
August 15, 2013, Gloucester, Massachusetts–Do you want to play a vital part in the success of an international caliber horse jumping event? Do you have the passion for volunteer work in the horse community? If so, we are looking for talented individuals to assist in this year’s Jumper Classic horse show, which runs from September
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Harry & Snowman: Help the Story of the ‘$80 Champion’ Become a Documentary Film
Tuesday, June 25 2013
West Palm Beach, FL – June 24, 2013 – The story of Harry de Leyer and Snowman is one that will be forever remembered in the hearts and minds of those who knew the “eighty-dollar champion.” “Man O’ War? Secretariat? Great they were, and are. But my heart belongs to Snowman…” -CHICAGO TRIBUNE on
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From despair to elation in one weekend for Halliday
Saturday, June 22 2013
Liz Halliday was again dovetailing her dual sporting careers last weekend when she competed in the Lotus Cup UK at Oulton Park before travelling south for the Catton Park Horse Trials in Derbyshire. Motorsport and equestrianism are two very different sports, a fact that was underlined by the dramatic change in Halliday’s fortunes over
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International Helmet Awareness Day
Thursday, June 20 2013
Houston, TX – In the saddle is a natural place to be for Keely McIntosh, a vibrant young woman with a passion for horses, equestrian sports, and a full life ahead of her. Keely has ridden since before she could walk and competed in Pony Club before she could read. The written tests for Pony
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