60 SIDELINES MARCH 2014
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
Jimmy as “one of the few good guys in the business.” “He has
done every part of it at the highest level.” Jimmy Lee is one of the
most outstanding role models for equestrians at all levels in the
United States. Congratulations Jimmy Lee on your induction into
the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame!
The National Show Hunter Hall of Fame was founded in 1995
and honors excellence by providing recognition, education and
appreciation for the achievements of the horsemen and horses
who have made the sport of show hunters so rich in history. To
learn more, visit
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About the writer: Ann S. Reilly, Ph.D. is a sport psychologist and author of “A Sport
Psychology Workbook for Riders,” available from amazon.com. Her horses live at
Jimmy’s Belcort Farm.
Jimmy is a USEF Senior Judge in hunters, hunter breeding,
hunter seat equitation and the jumper divisions. But when not
judging, Jimmy enjoys going to Saratoga, New York or Keeneland,
Kentucky and watching the race horses train and race.
Currently, hunter rider and trainer Jocelyn Martin is running
her “Cameron Hill, LLC” out of Jimmy’s Belcort until her facility
is finished. “I hold him in the highest regard, professionally and
personally,” Jocelyn said. “Jimmy Lee himself, and his contributions
to the hunter/jumper arena, both past and present are great
assets to our industry. Jimmy’s horsemanship, supportive nature,
mentoring attitude and contagious laugh make him a pleasure to
be around.”
Harry Gill, longtime horseman and owner of some of the most
successful international grand prix jumpers in history, recognizes
Jimmy and Michael Matz at the National
Show Hunter Hall of Fame Awards.
Photo by Ann Reilly
Jimmy and racehorse trainer D. Wayne
Lucas at the track.
Photo courtesy of Jimmy Lee
Jimmy showing the style that made him a
great hunter and jumper trainer.
Photo courtesy of Jimmy Lee
Jimmy
showing
off his
equestrian
skill at a
young age.
Photo courtesy
of Jimmy Lee
Jimmy with Horse of the Year Zenyatta
and her trainer John Shirreffs at
Hollywood Park.
Photo courtesy of Jimmy Lee
Jimmy Lee
Photo courtesy of Jimmy Lee
