Climbing Quickly: Lauren Little Has the Formula for Success
How does one define the formula that makes for a successful rider? Many would start with natural talent. An eye that leads them to perfect distances, poise in the saddle. There also needs to be an innate ability to connect with these animals… Now, what could happen if a rider possessed all of these elements? The talent, work ethic, love of the horse and support. That would be an exciting rider to watch. That would be someone to keep your eye on. That would be Lauren Little.
One To Watch: Juliette Joseph Carries Perspective To USEF Medal Finals
Wondering what the rules are if your short stirrup pony runs away with you on course? Juliette Joseph knows the answer—from many personal experiences. “When I was younger, I had a pony [Prince] that we bought, and he was kind of abused,” said Joseph. “We got him for...
YOUNG JUMPER PROFILE: CHIPOTLE
Chipotle and Michelle Parker PC: Carol Brooks Parker Michelle Parker is no stranger to developing young jumpers. Over the years she has successfully brought horses, like Cuplior, from the Young Jumper divisions to Grand Prix classes. One of her mounts this year,...
A Plethora of Pony Fun: Tinkerbell & Petey
At Blenheim’s June Classic III, or the week we like to call “pony palooza,” pony riders Paloma Primavera and Selma Eriksen gave us the scoop about each of their ponies. In a series of interview questions about what their ponies would be like as people, both of the...