Congratulations to Bridget Twomey on the purchase of Iridescent, a 7-year old warmblood mare. Look for Bridget and “Rosie” in the Adult Amateur Hunters, and for Katharina Coleman in the irons in the Pre-Green division. Thanks to Bill Ellis, Ben Guanciale and Kim Stewart for this delightful mare!
Over 20 Chestnut Hill riders participated in a fun, challenging and rewarding clinic with veteran trainer and judge, Otis Brown on July 12 and 13. Divided into four divisions – equitation, ponies, children’s hunters, and adult hunters – each session lasted 90 minutes. A firm believer that riding is “60% mental, 40% physical” Brown set up courses and exercises designed to keep riders focused on riding the track, the horse’s responsiveness, stride and pace. Reinforcing his belief that riding is a mental game, Brown left behind a long quote that is now posted in the barn. The first lines read, “A winner is part of the answer, a loser is part of the problem. A winner has a program, a loser has an excuse.” Author, unknown.
Chestnut Hill trainer Beverly Jovais was profiled in the July issue of Sidelines Magazine, a well-known magazine that is “devoted to the people and personalities that make the horse world exciting.” Each issue, the magazine features prominent trainers in different equestrian sports in a “Five Questions” column. Beverly talks about her move west from the east coast, obtaining her “r” judges license, what to look for when selecting a pony, and her show philosophy. To read the article, copy and paste the url into your browser: http://www.sidelinesnews.com/new/current/5q-horseshow.html
Congratulations to Tylor Nowell on the purchase of Canterbury Brightlight, a 13.2 hand Welsh pony. Look for Tylor and “Billy” in the medium pony hunters, equitation and medal classes. A big thank you to Lori Sherry and trainer Lynn Irving for this extraordinary pony!
Rider Ashley Delgado and her pony, Thyme for Roses, will compete at the famous Devon Horse Show this week-end. They will compete against the top Small Pony Hunters from across the country. Beverly Jovais, a veteran trainer at the show, is very proud of this duo!
Chestnut Hill horses and riders walked away with championships or reserve championships in the following divisions: Baby Green, Pre-Green, Adult Amateur Hunter 36 – 49, Children’s Pony Hunter, Short Stirrup, Schooling Pony Hunter, Pony Hunter, Pony Equitation and Low Adult Equitation. Blue ribbons were also captured in the following medal classes: USEF Pony, CPHA Foundation Equitation, NorCal 3′, Horse & Hound and Taylor Harris National Children’s. Congratulations to all the competitors!
Trainer Beverly Jovais was recently awarded her “r” judging license. “The USEF Learner Judges program was as rigorous, challenging and educational as college,” she said. “There is nothing I love more than helping my clients attain their goals. I know that judging will provide me a whole new perspective that will ultimately make me a better teacher, benefiting my riders and their horses.” Beverly plans to obtain her “R” judges license within the next few years.
Chestnut Hill hunters wowed at Woodside, bringing home championships in four divisions: Children’s Hunters 14 – 17, Adult Amateur Hunters 36 – 49, Pony Hunters and Low Hunters. The barn also brought home blues in the following medal classes: PCHA, NorCal 3′, NorCal Pony, Pickwick and Taylor Harris National Children’s. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to Blaire Kingsley on her purchase of “Hopper,” an 8-year old Warmblood gelding. A big thanks to Morley Abby and Joie Gaitlin for this lovely horse. Look for this duo in the Junior Hunters and Equitation.
Congratulations to Sissy Robbins on her lease of Hampton, an 8-year old warmblood gelding. Thank you to Holly Scapa and Kathy Megla for this wonderful, kind animal. Look for Sissy and Hampton in the low-AA’s — and in the AA’s very soon!