A new challenge!!!!

The challenge is to ALL ESI riders! Please email (or comment on this post) your caption to this picture...

Friday at Thermal...

On Friday, Kathryn and Faith placed fourth in the Adult Jumpers 18 - 35.
Becky P. and Vigo placed fourth in the $1000.00 Child Adult Jumper Classic, and eighth in the $1000.00 Modified Jr/Amateur Classic.
And, Euan and ESI General (Jeepers) also brought home two ribbons, a fourth in Childrens Jumpers 15 & Under and a fifth in the $1000.00 Child/Adult Jumper Classic.
Congratulations are in order to all!!!

This week's first report from Thermal...

More "winning news" with apologies to anyone we might have missed...

Brandee and Buddy brought home a third this week in the High Amateur Owner Jumpers.
Becky P. and Vigo received a second yesterday in Childrens Jumpers in the 16-17 year old group.
And, Becky Cox and Day Light were first in their Level 4 class earlier in the week.

Four new faces...

The Reporter has been delinquent in introducing the first four of several new faces being seen around the barn these days. Olivia Killian and her pony Diva have become fixtures in the weekend pony classes and we're so happy to have them both there! Ansley Bridges is pictured astride her horse Turbo, and Madison (Madi) Melscheimer appears here with her leased horse, Leo. Not to be left out is owner-in-waiting, Allison Causkey, sitting next to her pal Madison. We want to sent a big ESI welcome to all these girls and we look forward to lots of great times together with them in future.

Thermal Final Report for Week 4...

With apologies to any riders that the Reporter has missed (the Thermal website is not easy to navigate!), we're pleased to announce that Vigo was Children's Jumper Champion (Ages 16-17) with Becky Pedersen on board. It's also a thrill to announce that Britt and Seduction were Reserve Champions in the Modified Junior Jumper division, and that Seduction was also Reserve Champion in Level 4 Jumpers! What a great start to the 2009 show season! We look forward to much more news from Thermal next week!

More news from Thermal...

Friday and Saturday were great days for our riders at Thermal! Brandee and Dream Catcher placed 3rd in their High Amateur Owner Jumper Class, and Cameron earned a 7th placed ribbon on Bonafide in the Modified Jr/Amateur Class. Britt and Seduction earned 1st and 8th place ribbons in the Modified Jr. Amatueur classes as well. In Children's Jumpers, Becky and Vigo brought home first, second and fifth place ribbons. In the hunter and equitation rings, Melissa and Fiona have been equally busy. In Small Children's Hunters, Fiona has received fifth, sixth and seventh place ribbons, and Melissa brought home two more sixth place ribbons in her Equitation Over Fences and the M&S Child Medal. Kuudoos all around!

Thursday at Thermal...

According to the HITS Thermal website two more prizes were added to the ESI tack room wall on Thursday - Seduction and Vigo placed second and fourth respectively in their Level 4 class.

First News From Thermal...

Congratulations to Seduction are in order! Britt's new horse placed first in a Level 3 Jumper class on Wednesday with Katie on board. Our group's first ribbon on the wall is blue - a great beginning to the week.

The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition...

"The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition is a non-profit 501 (c)(3), tax-exempt foundation established in 2003. Our goal is to preserve the equestrian lifestyle and our recreational trail system in keeping with the San Juan Capistrano city motto, “Preserving The Past to Enhance the Future.” Our members appreciate the old town feeling our city has to offer – the miles of multi-use trails and the beautiful open ridgelines. Whether you own a horse, or love hiking or biking on our wonderful trails, our goal is to conserve them for you and generations to come."

Our own John Berney has recently become a member of the Board of Directors of this important organization and is encouraging ESI riders and their families to support the SJCEC. To read all about the great work being done by this group to protect and promote the equestrian heritage of San Juan Capistrano you can visit the organization's website at
http://www.sjcec.org/engine/emw.exe/*qshome=home&st=798&trec=1

We've added this address to "Our Favorite Links" in the right column of the ESI Reporter. Check it out!!!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

On The Road Again (to Thermal)...

For ESI riders the 2009 A Circuit Show Season officially starts next week at Thermal. Katie heads out soon with a contingent that includes Brandee, Britt, Jessica, Kathryn, Beckys Pederson and Cox, and Cameron. A week later the group will be joined by Melissa and Euan. The Reporter has asked Britt B. to act as our correspondent - we look forward to reports on our riders achievements, and hopefully, maybe even some pictures!
You can also go to http://www.hitsshows.com/, click on Thermal, and check results as they come in.
Good luck to all our riders over the next two weeks of competition!

February Birthdays, Take 3...

Okay, gang... Hopefully this list is complete and correct!

Colleen turned 19 on February 1
Becky turns 17 on February 6
Jess turns 18 on February 11
Britt Baron turns 18 on February 23
Britt M (Pedro) turns 19 on February 27
Jennifer turns 17, also on February 27

Happy Birthday, one and all!

Oops...

A correction to the February birthday post...
Jennifer Berg will, in fact, be 17 on February 27th!