Junior 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 editor@sidelinesnews.com.
Nicole Nowak, 15, of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, is showing at the FEI Junior Level with a Dressage 4 Kids horse named Gismo. Nicole trains with Pamela Maloof at Faith Hill Farm and competed at NEDA in the Fourth Level Test 2 and Third Level Test 3, earning first in the junior division and third overall in both classes. Great job Nicole! Photo by Rita Nowak
Junior rider Lene Bruheim competed Elisabeth Bruheim’s Pristine Park at the GSEC Fall Classic, winning the Children’s Hunter Classic and the Children’s Equitation Over Fences for Nordic Lights Farm. Lene and Pristine Park earned the highest score of the day and received the top call in the Children¹s Equitation Over Fences for their impressive partnership. Congratulations to a great team! Photo courtesy of Nordic Lights Farm
Kelsie Brittan, 15, of Denver, Colorado, rode her Large Junior Hunter Argentum to the blue ribbon in the 15 & Under Junior Hunter Stake at The Capital Challenge Horse Show. Kelsie, who represents the non-profit charity for children, Step by Step Foundation, when she competes, trains with Peter Pletcher. Thanks for supporting a great cause, Kelsie! Photo by Meliezza Walker
Jackson Brittan, 13, proudly competes for Step by Step, a non-profit charity for children, and during The Capital Challenge he piloted Torpedo to the blue ribbon and trophy in the High Children's Jumpers. Jackson, who is from Denver, Colorado, also trains with Peter Pletcher. Congratulations on a great show and for being an ambassador for a worthy cause! Photo by Kathy Andersen
Maryann Osborne and Mine, owned by Showcase LTD, rode away with the Grand Junior Hunter Championship at the Buffalo International Horse Show. Congratulations to Maryann on a great victory and we look forward to seeing you in the winner’s circle in the future. Photo by Kendall Bierer/PMG
Grace Weidner, of Buffalo, New York, rode Castell to the Large Junior Hunter Championship at the Buffalo International Horse Show. Castell is owned by Ralph Caristo. Grace and Castell showed off their great form and partnership during the show. Congratulations Grace, keep up the good work! Photo by Kendall Bierer/PMG
Caroline Kellogg, of New Jersey, rode Alexandra Vespico’s Felicci into the winner’s circle in the $1,000 Up the Creek Farm Junior Hunter Classic. Caroline’s victory was part of the Buffalo International Horse Show. Way to go Caroline and Felicci. Photo by Kendall Bierer/PMG
