42 SIDELINES NOVEMBER 2011
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
Junior Blues
Alexandra Fyffe, 14, of
Newmarket, New Hampshire,
showed Twist for her trainer
during the summer to multiple
wins, but the day after this
photo was taken she had
an accident while riding a
sale horse and ended up in
a cast and on crutches. The
talented honor role student
who is planning on being a
veterinarian is looking forward
to getting back in the saddle
as soon as she gets her cast
off. Get well soon Alex!
Photo by Gregory Greene
Sophie St.Clair, 12, of South Pasadena, California, trains
with Belgian rider David Sterckx. Over the summer Sophie
went to Belgium with her trainer and other riders from her
barn. They rode in two shows in Incourt, Belgium and took
part in a clinic with World Champion Philippe LeJeune.
Sophie said, “It was my frst trip to Europe but it has given
me a glimpse of what I’d like to do with my riding in the
future.”
Photo by Bret St.Clair
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unior riders are rocking the results at
shows everywhere – and Sidelines wants
to congratulate all of them and share their good
news! If you know a junior who deserves to
be recognized, send in a paragraph detailing
their award-winning news, with a photo, to
jansidelinesnews.com.
Kate Doos, 15, of Fresno,
California, competed her
eight-year-old Thoroughbred
Doozey at the Ram Tap
Three Day Event in the Junior
Beginner Novice division.
The day started out with bad
weather and rain but by the
end of the day it was clear
– just like Kate and Doozey
who came away with a double
clear round. Kate, who trains
with Megan Bittle, said, “Our
ride was perfect and it was a
great experience.” Way to go
Kate!
Photo by Emma Doos
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