SIGN IN YOUR ACCOUNT TO HAVE ACCESS TO DIFFERENT FEATURES

FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD?

FORGOT YOUR DETAILS?

AAH, WAIT, I REMEMBER NOW!

Sidelines MagazineSidelines Magazine

  • LOGIN
  • Home
  • Current Issue
  • Subscriptions
    • Flipbook
    • Subscribe Options
    • Order Individual & Back Issues
  • Podcast
  • Marketplace
    • Business Ads
    • Directories
      • Barns, Farms, Trainers & Clubs
      • Equestrian Services
      • Real Estate
      • Stallions
      • Tack & Feed Stores
    • Classifieds
    • Horse Trailers for Sale
  • Advertise
  • Blogs
    • Show World
    • What’s Happenin’
  • Partners
  • Contacts
    • Contacts
    • Employment
0
Wednesday, October 09 2019 / Published in General

Dressage Behind the Scenes: The 2019 Pan American Games, Lima, Peru

Jennifer Baumert and Handsome with their silver medal at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.
Photo by Morgan Klingensmith

Dressage rider Jennifer Baumert took home the individual bronze medal from the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, with Betsy Juliano’s 13-year-old Handsome. Jennifer shared her experience as part of the silver medal U.S. Dressage Team with Sidelines.

What was it like getting to Lima?

Before leaving for Lima, our team met for a six-day training camp at the beautiful Five Rings Farm in Wellington, Florida. Charlotte Bredahl led the training portion of the week and Laura Roberts did all the communication and coordinating. It was a really special week: Nora, Endel, Sarah and I spent a lot of time together and bonded over that shared experience.

On the day before the flight, the horses were shipped to the quarantine facility in Miami. That was when Endel’s horses had a minor but badly timed injury, which was devastating to all of us. All but one groom flew to Lima the same day in order to receive the horses in Lima the next day. I was able to see Handsome the morning after we arrived, and by then he was settled in a very spacious stall and enjoying the special treatment of his groom, Morgan Klingensmith.

How did the Pan Am Games compare to other competitions you’ve been to?

I was fortunate to have competed on the Nations Cup team this winter in Wellington, Florida. The format was quite similar: It’s basically a CDI competition but you compete as part of a team first then for individual placing in the freestyle. That adds a lot of pressure; however, it also adds comradeship and support.

The venue and atmosphere in Lima were bigger than any Handsome or I had ever experienced, but it was friendly. It was fun to share the same space with riders from so many different countries. Riders and grooms exchanged pins with other nations, which became a bit of an addictive endeavor during downtime. Our team leader, Laura Roberts, and her support staff were fantastic and kept us informed of everything and anything that we should expect. There were many new experiences but no surprises since we had such great leadership.

Jennifer and Besty Juliano, who owns Handsome, are all smiles as they look at the medal.
Photo by Morgan Klingensmith

Did you and the U.S. Team get to do anything fun in Lima?

Our team was very focused on the task at hand: We spent most of our time at the barn with our horses. We went to bed early and didn’t worry Laura Roberts by getting too adventurous! We had a few team dinners; The food in Lima was extraordinary. We were also able to do a little shopping in the local market area. My family did a lot of sightseeing, so I enjoyed that vicariously through their stories and photos.

Endel Otz wasn’t able to make it to Lima; how did that affect the team?

It was absolutely devastating to lose Endel and Lucky just before departing Florida, after our week bonding in “training camp.” I was devastated for Endel because he and Lucky were in absolute top form at training camp. We were so fortunate that Endel came to Lima to be with us for the competition; It really meant a lot to have him there with us, even though he wasn’t competing. Yes, there was more pressure on all of us because we didn’t have a drop score, but it didn’t change how we rode one bit. All three of us have very consistent competition records and we knew we could produce some great rides and scores.

How did you feel about your performance and the results?

I felt really good about the way Handsome was going in Lima. He had more energy than usual: he got hotter as my test went on, which isn’t usual for him. I liked the added energy but I did have to ride a bit carefully by the end. I was definitely proud that we were able to produce solid team scores. I was most happy with our freestyle: It was just super fun!

What were the big takeaways?

I learned just how much goes into sending our teams to the Games. There is more than a village. At a normal show you have your horse, groom, owner, coach and maybe vet or farrier. The results of the U.S. Dressage Team in Lima was a culmination of a huge amount of time, effort and money from many people behind the scenes. The staff at USEF did site visits before the Games, and The Dutta Corp worked tirelessly to make sure the transport and care of our horses was safe and smooth. We’re very fortunate to have the resources to go into international competition so well prepared.

Another big takeaway for me was learning how I perform under the biggest pressure of my life: I’m not a generally nervous person, but I’m not immune to nerves or outside influences either. I worked with a sports psychologist a bit in the preceding weeks which was helpful. I’m one of those people who always sees what I could do better, but overall I’m proud of myself and Handsome.

Double D Trailers Info

Tagged under: jennifer baumert, Pan American Games

What you can read next

Everything Eventing With Boyd Martin
Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions
Dog of the Day – Mitch

Download Sidelines Digital now from your favorite app store!

Sidelines Magazine - Apple store   Sidelines Magazine - Google Play store   Sidelines Magazine - Amazon store
Update iOS app. Re-download Google Play and Amazon app.

Follow on Instagram!

sidelines_magazine

Sidelines Magazine
Lisa Goldman-Smolen and Ivaro N strike gold in Gre Lisa Goldman-Smolen and Ivaro N strike gold in Great American $300,000 Grand Prix at HITS Ocala!! 🏆🥇

Crowds filled the stands at the HITS Ocala Grand Prix Ring on Sunday afternoon to watch the world’s top athletes compete in the Great American $300,000 Grand Prix. The day concluded with a thrilling five-horse jump-off featuring athletes 
representing four countries. In the end, it was Lisa Goldman-Smolen (USA) and Ivaro N who produced the only double clear effort of the day, claiming one of the biggest wins of her career. Scott Keach (AUS) and Noble De La Chapelle earned the second-place prize with the fastest 4-fault jump-off, while Aaron Vale (USA) and Obi Wan placed third as the day’s pathfinders.

“I'm still on cloud nine, I still can't believe it – I’ve used up all my luck for the year,” smiled Goldman-Smolen after her win. “I've been knocking on the door a long time in these bigger classes. I am so proud of my horse – he gave every ounce of effort.”

Sunday’s Great American $300,000 Grand Prix marked the conclusion of the 2023 HITS Ocala circuit. HITS CCO Joe Norick concluded, “We are so excited about the new HITS, with 2023 as the launch. New footing, many new arenas here, and a lot of our facilities across America are getting a lot of love and new footing. Our partnerships with Worldly Martin and others across America including our footing leader Bart Poles overseeing our operations – it really makes a big difference for us. Today is about Ocala and these three riders sitting next to me who supported us this entire winter. We want to be a proud destination for our exhibitors and our friends. We know we have to provide them a beautiful showplace to work from that's horseman friendly, and that's our go goal. 

Congratulations to all of the riders, horses, owners, and groom who participated in this prestigious class!!! 🎉
📸 @esi_photography 
#horseshow #horses #horse #horsesofinstagram #equestrian #horseriding #horselove #horsestagram #instagram #showjumping #equestrianlife #equine  #horsebackriding #dressage #horselife #pony #of #horserider #horseshoe #horsemanship #horseshowlife #riding #instahorse #horseaddict #horseofinstagram #sidelinesmagazine
It's #STUDSunday and today's featured stallion is. It's #STUDSunday and today's featured stallion is...

 ✨PF'S DIAMO BLUE✨
Diarado-Diamant de Semilly- Chacco Blue
17.0hh, Oldenburg International Hunter Derby/ Jumper Stallion
An outstanding Pedigree- Chacco Blue and Diamant de Semilly
WBFSH/ Rolex top ranking Jumping Sires 2017 thru 2022
Standing at Ryan Pedigo Sport Horses, in California

For more information, you can contact 
🖥Ryanpedigosporthorses.com
🖥Ryan.p.f@hotmail.com
☎️(714) 357-2714

You can find ALL of the stallions featured towards the back of the magazine in the equestrian gallery. Keep a look out EVERY Sunday for a new handsome STUD muffin🧁 and don't forget to subscribe to get your very own edition of Sidelines Magazine, the magazine for horse people, about horse people 🦄

@ryanpedigosporthorsespf_

#stallion #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #equestrian #equine #dressage #pferd #equestrianlife #mare #hengst #horseriding #instahorse #cheval #pferde #equinephotography #horselove #dressagehorse #pony #horselover #caballo #foal #quarterhorse #aqha #arabianhorse #sidelinesmagazine
Annette Longenecker wasn’t just born into horses Annette Longenecker wasn’t just born into horses—in a way, she was born into her career. She grew up in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where her parents ran a farm. Her mother taught, and her father had a jump business and then created one of the first horse show software programs: Ryegate Show Services, Inc.

Riding all her life, Annette spent many years as a groom and loved it, but knew it wasn’t what she wanted to do as a career. After she finished college, Annette’s father recruited her to help process entries at Ryegate. Since her father, Lloyd Longenecker, founded it in 1981, Ryegate has provided show management and office staff for some of the largest shows in the country. Now, Annette has taken over from her father and directed the company as it focuses on managing memberships and rankings for organizations such as the North American League, WIHS Championships and Equitation, Rolex/USEF Computer Ranking and National Medal Series (THIS NCM and Ariat NAM). Ryegate also provides scoring software for use with video walls, and production teams for hunter and jumper shows.

“Besides running Ryegate Show Services and its various organizations, I can be found in the show office, running a scoreboard or judging jumpers at most shows,” Annette said. “I love getting to wear a few different hats at the show.”

When she’s not busy at a show, Annette lives in Annville, Pennsylvania, with her “fur-baby,” Maggie Mae, and enjoys spending time with her many godchildren. Though she doesn’t currently own any horses, Annette rides when she can at Rolling Acres Farm with Patty Foster, Ashley Foster-Worthington and Mary Lisa Leffler.

Read this month unbridled with Annette Longenecker by clicking the link in our bio. Never miss a story by subscribing to Sidelines Magazine! 🦄
📸Photo by Sheryl Sutherby

#horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #equestrian #horseriding #equine #pony #pferd #equestrianlife #horselove #dressage #horselover #instahorse #love #cheval #showjumping #horselife #photography #nature #pferde #horseofinstagram #caballo #riding #horsebackriding #pferdeliebe #caballos #horsepower #horsephotography #instagram #Sidelinesmagazine
A column from Liz Halliday-Sharp herself The spor A column from Liz Halliday-Sharp herself 
The sport of eventing is a demanding and mentally challenging discipline that requires a combination of physical and mental fortitude from both the rider and horse. While having a coach can be incredibly beneficial, self-coaching can also play a crucial role in a rider’s success.

I think that given the opportunity, most riders would like to be coached every day. The reality of life in the horse world, however, is that the majority of us need to absorb as much from the lessons we have on a limited basis and then practice those skills at home to improve.

When I am riding, I try to have a plan for the horses each day and focus on what I’m looking to achieve. It’s important to be aware of the steady improvements rather than trying to solve everything all at once. This is especially important when teaching horses new movements or exercises that they might struggle with, and we need to give them time to learn and understand what we are asking for.

I have a couple of quotes that I use regularly when I’m teaching, and these are mottos that I hold myself to in my daily work as well.

The first is, “If you do what you have always done, you will get what you have always gotten.” This is a quote that was said to me many years ago when I was still motor racing and I keep it in the back of my mind each day. It’s easy to get stuck doing the same thing every day with your horse and bad habits are hard to break, from both riders and horses!

This leads me to my next quote, which is, “If what you are doing isn’t working, try something else.” It really is as simple as that! Many riders I see keep asking a horse to do something the same way over and over with an ongoing negative response and they wonder why things don’t get better. In these circumstances, I recommend that the rider change something, even if it’s wrong.

Read the full article by clicking the link in our bio! Don’t forget to keep your eye out for our April subscription!
📸Photo by Alex Banks Photography
Load More... Follow on Instagram

From Our Classifieds Ads

  • IRT - Your horse. Our passion.

    Join one of IRT's weekly flights from Europe to the US.

    • Over 45 years experience flying horses
    • Global network of offices including UK, Germany and USA
    • Unrivalled levels of care from our flying grooms
    irtaus@irt.com,

    [Read more]

  • PROGRESSIVE SHOW JUMPING, INC.
    803-649-3505/3677 fax psjcathy@gmail.com www.psjshows.com

    [Read more]

Sidelines Articles by Email

Subscribe to Sidelines Magazine Articles by Email

RSS Sidelines Blogs: What’s Happenin’

  • Get More for Your Money with an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
  • Longines Global Champions Tour of New York Returns to Governors Island
  • A Paris Horse Adventure: Saut Hermes 2022

RSS Sidelines Blogs: Show World

  • 2023 Upperville Colt & Horse Show Presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Returns for 170th Year on June 5-11
  • Will Coleman Retains Yanmar America CCI4*-S Lead in Dramatic Show Jumping at Setters’ Run Farm Carolina International
  • First edition of the World Sport Horse Sales was a hit with $410.000 for the most expensive horse

Category

Recent Posts

  • April 2023 – Table of Contents

    Subscribe for just $9.95 or Order Individual Is...
  • Building a Bond With a New Horse

    By Margie Sugarman I just bought a new horse. I...
  • Developing Healthy Relationships With Your Barnmates

    By Rob Jacobs The purpose of this month’s colum...
  • The Value of Self-Coaching

    By Liz Halliday-Sharp The sport of eventing is ...
  • Unbridled With Annette Longenecker

    By Britney Grover  Annette Longenecker wasn’t j...

Copyright © 1987 - 2021 Sidelines Magazine
Privacy Policy · Returns & Refunds Policy · Hosting by Lucian Web Service
· Login

TOP
Get the Sidelines Scoop — your weekly look behind the scenes.Sign me up!