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Friday, October 15 2021 / Published in Sidelines Feature

Unbridled With Andrew Philbrick

By Jan Westmark

Andrew Philbrick, who splits his time between Princeton, New Jersey, and Wellington, Florida, founded the Princeton Show Jumping show series more than three decades ago. The show has grown and is still going strong. “I had been running a show at my farm, Hunter Farms, for many, many years,” Andrew said. “One ring, mostly jumpers. We loved it, but we were always sold out. I had this dream to find a bigger property to expand. A 100-acre property very close by became available and I jumped at the chance.”

There’s much more to Andrew than running horse shows—he was a top rider for the United States and still coaches and teaches lessons. Looking back on his favorite memories, Andrew listed some highlights: “Riding in the Nations Cup in Rome with my friends Mark, McLain, and George; riding in the Grand Prix in Madison Square Garden; winning the puissance in Madrid and receiving the trophy from the King of Spain; coaching at the World Games; having my horse jump clean in the Grand Prix of Aachen.”

Andrew said he will always remember these moments due to the fabulous horses and people in his life. “I have to say, every day I go to the ring, I am happy and feel privileged for the opportunity to spend part of my life doing exactly what I love. It doesn’t matter if I’m coaching 1.00m or 1.60m, I love every bit of it. I still regularly flat and trail ride horses. Every once in a blue moon I will jump a bit, but I mostly leave that to the crack riders on my staff.”

Where did you grow up? 

I grew up in Portland, Maine. There were almost no sport horses there, but a 9th-grade girlfriend and a misplaced Irish grandfather got me on a horse when I was 15 years old.

How did your horse career start?

It started with a few local Maine horse shows dominated by saddle seat and Western. A trip to the Myopia Hunt Club Labor Day Classic to ride and then to The National Horse Show in Madison Square Garden in November to watch changed my life. 

What’s your favorite thing about running the shows? 

Stress, stress, stress. We strive to really do it right. I have to say, when the Grand Prix is over and there is no more tension to get it right, that is my favorite time.

What was your favorite showing experience and why? 

Back in the dark ages, I did ride in the USA Olympic Team Trials. It was very nerve-wracking. I coached at five World Cup Finals, which was much less stressful. Perhaps my favorite experience, having been started by an Irishman, was showing on the U.S. Team in Dublin. My first coach said you would only make it as a rider if you showed at The Royal Dublin Society Horse Show. Riding in that huge ring for the Grand Prix of Dublin, in the pouring rain, competing against 72 other riders, with four faults at the second-to-the-last jump felt like a benchmark. My first coach had passed away at that point, but I knew he was there and he was proud of me.

Any favorite horse experiences over the years? 

As an owner, Moritz was the horse of a lifetime. Ribbons in the Grand Prix of Aachen, The Million at Spruce Meadows, three World Cup Finals, winning the Nations Cup at The National Horse Show. As a rider, I remember Madison, an auction horse with two screws in his knee, who went on to win classes everywhere. Snaffle bit, no martingale, dead brave and fast as lightning! As a trainer, my first big win was the leadline at Devon. Every bit was enriching and fun! And it’s still fun every day I get to teach and train!

Have you had a funny horse moment that still makes you laugh? 

I attempted to jump the world puissance record in Europe one year. I made it over the world record height—the only problem was my horse did not. The rest is still a bit fuzzy.

What’s your favorite thing about being part of the horse world? 

The opportunity to meet like-minded people and wonderful horses. The opportunity to travel to magical places like Cairo, Gothenburg, Rome, and back would have never happened if I was not in the horse world.

If you weren’t involved with the horse world, what career do you think you would have picked? 

I was dragged into the theater as a 6-year-old and stayed very busy acting right through college in Saratoga. It was possible for me to pursue that path, but auditioning in New York was way too humiliating. My parents wanted me to go to law school. That seemed like a lifetime of handling other people’s problems. In fact, I ended up managing horse shows, which often feels very similar…I wonder how much they pay lawyers?

If you had a week off, what would you do? 

Ride my bike, kitesurf and lay on the beach

Who inspires you? 

My 15-year-old son, Alexander. He is thoughtful, smart and creative. Alex inspires me to stay in shape so I can be around long enough to see what magic he will make!

What talents do you feel you have? 

Optimism and perseverance

Do you have a personal motto or catchphrase? 

Many! Straightness counts (only when it comes to riding). Don’t walk to one. If you pull on the reins, your horse will close his eyes! 

What’s your favorite item of clothing to wear? 

A vintage bike jersey

What three items can usually be found in your refrigerator? 

Too many condiments, a protein shake, and Cherry Garcia

What’s your favorite meal? 

I’m a kid from Maine: Lobster!

What would be the best gift in the world? 

A real 1.65m Grand Prix horse, sound and 9 years old

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? 

The ability to know the stock market in advance, so I could have that 1.65m Grand Prix horse!

What’s something everyone should try at least once? 

Kitesurfing is not for everyone, but the feeling of sailing, wakeboarding, surfing and water skiing without a boat is hard to describe.

How would you like people to remember you? 

I’m far too young to think about that.

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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.

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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.

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The✨April issue✨ of Sidelines Magazine is here The✨April issue✨ of Sidelines Magazine is here and we are so excited to feature three-day eventer Liz Halliday on the cover! Big thanks to photographer Melissa Fuller for the beautiful photo of Liz and Cooley Nutcracker- Liz Halliday-Sharp - HS Eventing. Liz and her horses have taken the eventing world by storm - and find out how Liz is at the top of the sport as a female eventer! As the horse world gears up for the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event 2023, it's the perfect time to enjoy our eventing issue!! We also feature eventer and woman entrepreneur Frankie Thieriot Stutes, who is not only an eventer, but also runs Athletux and FRANKIE CAMERON handbags and accessories. And don't miss our eventing story on Robert "Bobby" Costello, who will be leading the US Eventing team to the 2024 Paris Olympics- and US Equestrian has named Bobby the eventing technical advisor/chef d'equipe!! Liz, Frankie and Bobby all have GREAT stories - don't miss any of them and don't forget to get your tickets for the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day event! We are also excited to introduce you to hunter-jumper rider Casey Lorusso Smith, who is not only a talented rider but also a psychotherapist and incorporates horses into her career. If you are up for adventure, then read the story on dressage rider Priscilla Baldwin who certainly doesn't let any grass grow under her feet! We also head to the west coast to catch up with hunter-jumper trainer Jim Hagman of Elvenstar Farm, we feature beautiful art by equestrian artist Tammy Tappan, and we get to know Miranda Jones and her family. Miranda is not only an attorney who spends a lot of time in the courthouse, but she's a rider and spends lots of time riding, and is joined by her daughters also! We are excited to feature Stephanie Lightner in our Unbridled column, and don't miss our columnists George Williams, Robert R.L. Jacobs and Margie Sugarman! It's a great issue - and you can read it online, but don't forget to go to the website and order a subscription and get every issue delivered to your mailbox!! Enjoy this issue and enjoy the ride: Link in bio!!
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