Meant To Be
Thursday, March 19 2015
Eric Navet’s Journey to the Top of the Equestrian World By Sophie St.Clair During the early 1990s, world-class French horseman Eric Navet earned many titles and medals aboard his distinguished mount Quito de Baussy. The talented duo participated five times in the most prestigious events the equestrian world has to offer: the World Equestrian Games, the
- Published in Weekly Feature
Susan Artes — Leading by Example
Monday, July 28 2014
By Sophie St. Clair Susan Kroshinsky Artes has been living a life shaped by horses since the age of 7. She’s a professional rider, trainer and owner of Susan Artes Stables located in the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, California. From the beginning — in her challenging first lesson — she was bucked off,
- Published in Weekly Feature
Nayel Nassar – Million Dollar Rider
Sunday, April 13 2014
By Sophie St. Clair Twenty-three-year-old Nayel Nassar and his team of talented horses have racked up some impressive accolades, especially remarkable considering his age. In 2011, he competed in Doha, Qatar, placing fifth individually and winning a team bronze for Egypt at the Pan Arab Games. In 2012, he won the Artisan Farms Young Rider
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Countdown Begins
Tuesday, September 24 2013
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
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Trainer
Friday, September 13 2013
by Sophie St.Clair As I examine the last year of competition with Sjapoo and contemplate the experience I have in front of me it occurs to me that I am not alone in that process. Over the last year my trainer David Sterckx has been prepping in his own way.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Diary of a Podium Hopeful: The Letter
Saturday, September 07 2013
by Sophie St.Clair In my run up to the USHJA Children’s & Adult Amateur Western Regional Jumper Championship I have been waiting for two things most expectantly. First, to officially be invited to compete from the USHJA and Zone 10 Jumper Committee
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Diary of a Podium Hopeful: Introductions and USHJA Regional Children’s Jumper Championships
Tuesday, August 20 2013
by Sophie St. Clair I’m sure, you’ve heard of the U.S. Pony Jumper Finals, North American Junior and Young Rider Championships and the prestigious Prix des States
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs