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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...
YOUNG JUMPER PROFILE: CABACENTO
Jason McArdle and Cabacento, owned by Fairbanks Valley Farm, LLC (PC Captured Moment Photography)At only six-years old, Cabacento is already a silver fox! This beautiful dapple grey stallion, owned by Fairbanks Valley Farm, LLC is a relatively new mount for...
A Plethora of Pony Fun: Elite Hollywood Smoke & Heavenly Patch of Blue
Gus reflects on his win with his favorite pony riders Tessa and Katalina Blenheim Equisports’ June Classic III put the spotlight on the ponies, featuring the West Coast Pony Challenge, USHJA Pony Hunter Derby, and a slew of other small, medium, and large pony events...
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YOUNG JUMPER PROFILE: RUMPLETEAZER DF AKA “RUMPLE”
Rumpleteazer DF and Hannah Selleck (PC Kristin Lee Photography)At 6-years old, this fiery chestnut mare is already following in the footsteps of her famous father. Rumpleteazer DF, aka Rumple, is out of Alvarina by Flexible. As a 5-year old Rumple displayed her scope...
YOUNG JUMPER PROFILE: MONSEIGNEUR AKA ‘MONSTER’
Matt Archer and Monseigneur PC: Captured Moment PhotographyMonseigneur, or ‘Monster’ as he is affectionately referred to, hasn't been in California for long but he is quickly proving to be a solid partner with his rider Matt Archer. Owned by Rhys Farms, LLC, who have...
If The Difference Is In The Details, Should Equitation Riders Be Allowed To See Their Scorecard?
This article was published by NoelleFloyd.com and has been reprinted with permission.To win an equitation class, riders must produce seamless tracks with quiet aids and elegant poise to impress the judges. This we know. The class is pinned, ribbons are handed out, and...
YOUNG JUMPER PROFILE: CCF CORAL SEA
No stranger to developing young horses, Michelle Parker has successfully competed on many mounts, including homebreds. CCF Coral Sea, aka ‘Coral’, is practically family for Parker. Coral was bred by Parker’s mother and is the offspring of two of Parker's previous...
YOUNG JUMPER PROFILE: NIKOLINA
Jason McArdle's wife, Susan, with their newborn daughter, London, and Young Jumper, Nikolina (owned by Fairbanks Valley Farm, LLC) A veteran of developing equine prospects, Jason McArdle has earned six young jumper championships over the last decade. Bringing several...
Taylor Battles Back From Breast Cancer For A Blenheim Derby Win
Two years after her diagnosis, she’s feeling stronger than ever aboard L’Con Reyes. Horses have played a starring role in Katie Taylor’s life from her first pony ride around the age of 4. They kept her focused in her junior years at the Karazissis family’s Far...