34 SIDELINES AUGUST 2014
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
Pictured, from the left: organizers Lena Andrews and Jamie
Windle with 2014 Alumni Cup winner Sara McCoy Palmer.
Photo by Michelle Geise, MCGeise Photography.
Congratulations to the riders who took part in the
Alumni
Tournament of Champions,
made up of active
IHSA
alumni
from around the country. The third annual tournament took
place at
Centenary College
in Hackettstown, New Jersey.
Four class champions were crowned:
Caitlin Doran
from
Rutgers
in Alumni Flat;
Julianne Kime
from
High Point
University
in Advanced Flat;
Michelle Geise
of
Scranton
in
2’3 Fences; and
Tim Malone
from
Dartmouth
in 2’6 Fences.
Full results, photos and sponsor listings can be found on the
Alumni ToC website at
.
Continued on page 36
The
Hampton Classic Horse Show
is expanding food options
for horse show attendees this summer. In addition to the veteran
food vendors from previous years, the show is adding almost 10
new vendors, and a new twist on a New York tradition; a
Farmer’s
Market.
The Classic will feature 18 gourmet food choices
scattered throughout show grounds for riders and spectators to
enjoy a culinary connection to the state of New York’s local food
businesses. The Farmer’s Market will be different every day,
with six vendors featured per day. Also featured will be wine club
subscriptions with local Hampton wines.
The end of the NAL season is approaching but there’s still time
for riders to earn points to qualify for the
North American League
finals. The NAL offers a great opportunity for riders to qualify for
NAL Finals at the
Pennsylvania National Horse Show
and the
Las Vegas National Horse Show.
The qualifying period for the
NAL runs through August 31 and anyone can compete in NAL
qualifying classes. However, only current members are awarded
points. Joining the NAL is the best way to ensure that you get the
points necessary to make it to the Finals and annual memberships
are only $40 per rider.
The
Equestrian Aid Foundation
fundraiser
in
Flemington,
New Jersey
, was a huge success. The event was held at
Sand
Hill Farm
, the private residence of
Scott Stewart
and EAF board
member
Ken Berkley
, who co-chaired the dinner party along with
fellow board member
Mimi Tashjian
. One of the highlights of
the night was special singer
Chad Michaels
, one of the world’s
premier
Cher impersonators
, who wowed the crowd with a
concert of the diva’s top hits.
Sidelines
Magazine was saddened to hear of the passing
of
Mindy Darst
. The much-loved and respected trainer, of
Lochmoor Stables
, in
Lebanon, Ohio
, lost her battle with cancer
in June. She was 54.
Sidelines
staff writer
Lauren R. Giannini
