Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Countdown Begins
Tuesday, September 24 2013
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by Sophie St.Clair The countdown to the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Regional Jumper Championships begins! Last week I received a mail from the USHJA outlining the format of the week, the schedule of events and my teammates and Chef d’Equipe. I will be on Team Number 1 from California with Lauren Kee, Jayme Omand and Peyton Masteller. Our Chef is Kelly Van Vleck
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between the ears, equestrian, february-2012, hunting, jumper, jumpers, podium, sidelines-magazine, sophie st. clair, what's happenin'
The Thoroughbred Horse Show Association
Wednesday, September 19 2012
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The Thoroughbred Horse Show Association was created to develop horse shows exclusively for Thoroughbreds, and geared for Thoroughbreds just starting their show careers with entry-level divisions in multiple disciplines including dressage, combined training, hunter/jumper, and Showmanship classes.
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china, education, equine-sciences, february-2012, november-2011, panel-sidelines, september-2011, the offside, what's happenin'
Sidelines Art and Photography Contest
Thursday, August 23 2012
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Sponsored by Artist Louise Mellon, Two Socks Design, Pony Glam and Sidelines Magazine The Search is on for Award-Winning Photography & Artwork The Sidelines Magazine Photography & Artwork Contest offers four different categories! Please read the directions carefully and pick your category – only one entry per person per category – but you CAN enter more than one category – but only one entry per category! IMPORTANT : In the essay portion of the entry form, please state which category you are entering: 1. Professional Photography; 2.
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charity, chasin', college, february-2012, in the irons, november-2011, olympic sidelines, show world, tails & trails, the offside, wunderkind
Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships Presented By Bit of Britain
Wednesday, August 15 2012
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There is only one week left until closing day of the 2012 Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Bit of Britain, so be sure and send in your entry today! In three and a half weeks 500+ riders will be heading to Chattahoochee Hills in Fairburn, Georgia for the third and final year to try their best to be named National Champion for their level.
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Captain John “Jack” Fritz Perpetual IHSA Scholarship Award
Thursday, June 21 2012
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Nora Demchur, center, with USC IHSA rising seniors Julie, Megan, Katie & Kara.
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Listen To Dear Old Dad! A Father’s Day Tribute
Saturday, June 16 2012
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By Sydney Masters/Compiled by April Leonard What should you get your dad as a Father’s Day gift? What’s the best advice a father can give? This Father’s Day, Sidelines got the scoop straight from the “horse’s” mouth by asking young professional riders to tell us about their fathers. Reed Kessler as a baby in the saddle, watched by her father Murray Kessler and her mother Reed Kessler treats her father, Murray Kessler, to breakfast in bed on Father’s Day. “My dad has given me lots of good advice,” Reed says. “He will always text me if I’m down, saying that I’m the best rider in the world and I’m perfect. Even though it’s clearly not true, it’s the definition of unconditional love! If I could make one thing happen for my dad, it would be to make the U.S. Show Jumping team to compete in London (at this summer’s Olympics). He would be so proud.” Daniela Stransky and her father Tomas Stransky celebrate Daniela's clear rounds at the Gucci Masters in Paris, France Daniela Stransky of Stransky’s Mission Farm says “My favorite present I ever got my dad for Father’s Day was five cookbooks from the best chefs in Spain
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adult, december-2010, december-2011, february-2010, february-2012, higher education, the offside, tucker the wunderkind
Upperville – Shady News – Fri A.M. & P.M.
Saturday, June 09 2012
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Upperville – the momentum keeps building! and Saturday will be huge in terms of what’s happening on both sides of the John Mosby Highway (Rt 50). As for Friday, that’s really when the pace ratchets way up: hunters, ponies, jumpers – action in four rings all day long, with a fifth ring adding to the excitement at 5 pm when the $25,000 Welcome Stakes showcase 30 jumpers and riders in the T A Randolph Grand Prix field
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december-2010, december-2011, education, eventing-nation, february-2011, february-2012, olympic sidelines, wordpress-org
Upperville – Shady News Thurs A.M.
Thursday, June 07 2012
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Greetings! Upperville Colt & Horse Show is younger than ever for all it is 159 years old!!! The last few years have seen a physical makeover from the grandstands on the hunter side to the new footing of the hunter rings and now the new jumper ring – we are so impressed by what Upperville is doing to keep its rural tradition alive and well in the 21st century! Lots going on and several photos to post with this morning’s entry about the new jumper ring and a few words about Upperville from Joe Fargis. He happens to be one of our all-time favorite rider/trainers, but he has a thing about not talking about himself. If Joe weren’t such a gentleman, we think he might be tempted to run like blazes when he sees yours truly about to approach him. We’re sincerely sorry, because we respect and admire and like Joe. As a horseman, he gets it right. Plus, we know for a fact that the horses come first, because of a good friend who has improved his riding immensely, thanks to Joe. Joe Fargis - world class all the way, just like his Olympic gold medal horse, Touch of Class, and all his other great jumpers.
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Upperville – Shady News Wednesday A.M.
Wednesday, June 06 2012
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WE ♥♥♥♥ UPPERVILLE!!! Spent the afternoon there, took some photos, wandered around both sides of John Mosby Highway and enjoyed the afternoon, nice and cool most of the day, took a few pix, watched some horses – what’s not to enjoy at Upperville? Plus, it’s so friendly – exhibitors, spectators, families – it’s a great outing even if you just like watching all the pretty Dobbins. Wunderkind Tori Colvin is back, showing hunters and jumpers - shown here with Monsieur de Reverdy after winning the $25,000 Welcome Stakes last year. © Lauren R Giannini One thing we find really handy is the convenience of a golf cart. We still do a fair amount of walking, but the cart saves time – and energy – and gives our dog a shady spot while we take photos, gather quotes, and yak with people. LOVE THIS GOLF CART !!! Lee Smith of Metro Golf Cart Rentals sits behind the wheel of the '59 Chevrolet Belair Golf Cart. We were so hoping this was for rent, but alas - it's for sale
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archives, december-2011, education, february-2012, lauren-giannini, olympic sidelines, september-2010, show world, the-barn-book
Rolex in Retrospect: Beverly Equestrian Toasts Allison Springer, Karen O’Connor & Marilyn Little-Meredith
Tuesday, May 08 2012
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Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event provided the first major step in the US team selection process for the 2012 Olympics. Several riders made incredible bids for their ticket to London and on May 6 Beverly Equestrian Center (The Plains, VA) celebrated the three eventers for their rides ’round Rolex. Marilyn Little-Meredith, Allison Springer and Karen O'Connor celebrate Rolex and their quest to make the US 3-day team for the London Olympics this August with a congenial crowd at Beverly Equestrian Center. © Lauren R Giannini Allison Springer & Arthur – they broke through several years of bad luck and misfortune to finish second overall and the best of the Americans to win the USEF National Four-Star championship. In the event that Allison & Arthur make the team, this will be their first Olympics.
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archives, chasin', december-2010, december-2011, eventing-nation, february-2011, february-2012, martin-usa, september-2010, show world, wordpress-org