Welcome to new client, Sara Guren and her lovely 8-year-old, Dutch Warmblood gelding, “Gold Strike.”  Look for this pair in the Adult Amateur Hunter, Equitation and Medal rings this year.

Chestnut Hill is eagerly preparing for a two-day clinic with Hugh “Bert” Mutch on April 16 and 17. Bert is a successful and experienced horseman, and has benefitted from riding with some of the best riders in the world, including his father, Ronnie Mutch, as well as Bertland DeNemethy, Eddie Macken and Michael Matz.  As a junior, Bert won the USEF Medal Finals, and then went on to win the National PHA finals and gold medals in both the USEF finals and the Prix de Nations Junior Jumper Finals, all in the year 1978.

After his successful junior career, Bert moved into the professional ranks and won his first Grand Prix in 1979 at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show aboard Boston Taxi.  He joined legendary rider/trainer Rodney Jenkins in 1981 where he rode and trained both hunters and jumpers, posting wins from coast to coast.

In the early 1990’s, Bert moved to Woodside, CA where he worked as the rider and trainer for Sam and Libby Edelman’s S&L Farm.  He also successfully represented the USET and the United States on several occasions in both domestic and international competition.

Bert and his wife, Jennifer, have recently relocated from Wellington, FL, where he privately trained a family with three children.  Under his tutelage, the children accumulated innumerable championships and circuit awards in Palm Beach and up and down the East Coast.

Bert and Jennifer now reside in San Francisco, CA.

Welcome to “Tigre,” new client Kristin Loewenthal’s handsome bay gelding.  Look for this duo in the Adult Amateur jumper division this year!

Congratulations to trainers Buddy and Vanessa Brown of Derby Hill Farm on the lease of “Santo” for one of their clients. This horse is a true champion.

Congratulations also to Madeline Twomey on the lease of “Sweet Sensation,” a well-loved and very special pony that belongs to fellow Chestnut Hill rider Kaylin Faidi.  Good luck to everyone!

Welcome to “Juvel,” new client Kristin Loewenthal’s lovely mare.  Look for this duo in the Equitation and Adult Amateur Hunter divisions this year.

A big welcome to new client, Kristin Loewenthal who recently moved to Chestnut Hill along with her three horses. Pictured above is “Corinthian” who will compete in the Pre-Green division with assistant trainer John Wohr and in the Adult Amateur hunter division with Kristin this year.  Stay tuned  for updates and photos of Kristin’s other two horses – Juvel and Tigre!

Welcome to “Captain Crunch.”  This adorable pony belongs to Chestnut Hill rider Hayley Jaquin and the duo will be showing this year in the short-stirrup hunters and equitations divisions!

Congratulations to all riders, horses and ponies who competed in the HITS Thermal show this year!  Thermal week IV saw Chestnut Hill riders capture championships in the Adult Amateur Hunter 36 – 45, Child Hunter 13 & Under, Pony Equitation, and Equitation 11 & Under divisions, and Reserves in Modified Junior Hunter and Adult Equitation 46 & Over divisions. Tylor Nowell won the “Best Rider – Child” award, along with the THIS National Child Medal and the M&S/NAL Child Hunter Classic.

Thermal Week V was equally impressive.  Chestnut Hill divisional championships and reserves included Pony Equitation, Schooling Pony Hunter, Equitation 11 & Under, Large Pony Hunter, Adult Amateur Hunter 36 – 45, and Adult Equitation 46 & Over.

Check out all the Thermal results by going to the Chestnut Hill LLC website, and clicking on “Results” in the navigation bar.

Santo, a 14-year-old, 16.2 hand Warmblood gelding is a formidable and accomplished competitor in the hunter, equitation and medal rings.  A good mover, he also excels in hunter derby classes. His owner is off to college and this experienced and talented horse is now available.

Click here for video of July 2010 $10,000 Purina Mills Hunter Derby round

Congratulations to Tylor Nowell on the purchase of  Angel Smiling, the talented Warmblood mare from fellow Chestnut Hill rider Grace Lukach, who heads off to college this fall.   We are delighted this amazing horse has stayed in the barn.  Look for this new pair in the age group equitation division, as well as the 3′ and 3’3 medal classes.  Good luck Tylor!