Monday, April 27, 2009
Horse show people...
Sent by Jeff Mixer. He's says he calls these two ladies the "Blue Jeans Queens" or the "Hot Horse Twins". What did you think of that Sheila and Casey?
Sunday at Sycamore...
Even more ESI horses and riders went on the ribbon chase at the Orange Coast Cooler Horse Show on Sunday. Joining in the hunter classes were Megan and Timmy and Jacqueline and Cadence. They each got ribbons in both hunters and Equitation. (Jacqueline won a Junior/Amateur Hunter class, as well as the Sunday OCHSA Equitation Medal and the CPHA Childrens/Adult Medal.) Also on Sunday, Alison and Ansley moved their horses up the Modified Jr/Amateur Hunter classes and were in the ribbons. And, Alison, won the OCHSA Horsemanship Class on Sunday. Gwen graciously lent Montage to Nina, who also was very competitive in equitation and Medal classes, including winning her age group Maiden Equitation on the Flat.
Back in the Pony ring, ESI had three competitors in the Lead Line Class - Gabrielle on Majesty, Ciara on James and Kirra on Ginger. Of course, all three walked away with blue ribbons! In addition to showing Lady in Short Stirrup, Shea piloted James around in the Hunter Hack, Green Riders Under Saddle and the Pony Under Saddle class. Lady, Ginger and Diva all continued to show in their respective divisions in that ring on Sunday, and continuing to receive prizes.
As promised, there was lots of new coming out of the Jumper Arena Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Wendy got to take her jumper turn on Island Rock in a couple of classes, and Nicole switched horses, successfully showing Learjet in a number of classes. Both Cadence and Wolf were in the ribbons on Sunday, as was Euan and Gigi throughout the weekend. Casey borrowed Argentine for a few classes, garnering a couple of ribbons for their first attempt together, and Sheila made her debut on Max. Kathryn showed both Faith and Rocket in a number of classes, claiming second and third place in Saturday's Modified Jr/Amateur class, and second and fourth in the Mini Prix. Speaking of the Mini Prix, Jennifer and Simpson took home the top prize this week. Also in the ribbons in the higher classes were Kelsie on Ego and Becky on Vigo.
It was a very successful weekend for all our riders and we send congratulations to all of them!
Still waiting and hoping... Anyone get any pictures?
Back in the Pony ring, ESI had three competitors in the Lead Line Class - Gabrielle on Majesty, Ciara on James and Kirra on Ginger. Of course, all three walked away with blue ribbons! In addition to showing Lady in Short Stirrup, Shea piloted James around in the Hunter Hack, Green Riders Under Saddle and the Pony Under Saddle class. Lady, Ginger and Diva all continued to show in their respective divisions in that ring on Sunday, and continuing to receive prizes.
As promised, there was lots of new coming out of the Jumper Arena Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Wendy got to take her jumper turn on Island Rock in a couple of classes, and Nicole switched horses, successfully showing Learjet in a number of classes. Both Cadence and Wolf were in the ribbons on Sunday, as was Euan and Gigi throughout the weekend. Casey borrowed Argentine for a few classes, garnering a couple of ribbons for their first attempt together, and Sheila made her debut on Max. Kathryn showed both Faith and Rocket in a number of classes, claiming second and third place in Saturday's Modified Jr/Amateur class, and second and fourth in the Mini Prix. Speaking of the Mini Prix, Jennifer and Simpson took home the top prize this week. Also in the ribbons in the higher classes were Kelsie on Ego and Becky on Vigo.
It was a very successful weekend for all our riders and we send congratulations to all of them!
Still waiting and hoping... Anyone get any pictures?
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Saturday at Sycamore...
Scanning through Saturday's results from the Orange Coast Cooler Horse Show at Sycamore, the Reporter has determined that it's impossible to list all the ESI winners here! If you weren't there and want to see how your friends are doing, go to www.horseshowtime.com. (Remember, just go to "Our Favorite Links" in the right column of the ESI Reporter and click on the link.)
We can report that there is a huge turnout of ESI riders at this show! In the covered ring, Gabrielle rode Saturday in what we think was her first lead-line class on Majesty, before her sister came back to the Walk/Trot classes. Oliva and Diva are showing in the Hunter Hack and Cross Rail classes, Shea and Lady are showing in the Short Stirrup division, and MaKenna and Ginger are right there with them in both Short Stirrup and Pony Hunters.
Our Childrens Hunter contingent is huge - Nicole and Escada, Ainsley and Noah's Pride, Jaime and Grace, Kira and Chamonix and Alison and Razz Ma Tazz, and they are all getting good ribbons! Audra and Fire have been taking their turns in the AA Hunters, Jaime and Grace stepped up to the Modified Jr/Amateur Hunters, and Melissa and Fiona made themselves well known in Junior/Amateur Hunters.
In flat equitation, Wendy is getting ribbons on Riptide, as did Peggy on Grace, and our new buddy, Blake, got prizes of his own on Salute. Audra, Jennifer and Danielle were all winners in the Open Equitation Flat (All Ages) class.
In Saturday's Medal Classes - a second for Audra in the Golden Horse, prizes to Jennifer, Jaime, Danielle and Audra, in the OCHSA Horsemanship, and Melissa won the OCHSA Equitation Medal.
We've got lots of horses and riders in the Jumper Ring as well, but we'll save that report for tomorrow! (If anyone out there is taking pictures, please email them to Margaret for posting.)
We can report that there is a huge turnout of ESI riders at this show! In the covered ring, Gabrielle rode Saturday in what we think was her first lead-line class on Majesty, before her sister came back to the Walk/Trot classes. Oliva and Diva are showing in the Hunter Hack and Cross Rail classes, Shea and Lady are showing in the Short Stirrup division, and MaKenna and Ginger are right there with them in both Short Stirrup and Pony Hunters.
Our Childrens Hunter contingent is huge - Nicole and Escada, Ainsley and Noah's Pride, Jaime and Grace, Kira and Chamonix and Alison and Razz Ma Tazz, and they are all getting good ribbons! Audra and Fire have been taking their turns in the AA Hunters, Jaime and Grace stepped up to the Modified Jr/Amateur Hunters, and Melissa and Fiona made themselves well known in Junior/Amateur Hunters.
In flat equitation, Wendy is getting ribbons on Riptide, as did Peggy on Grace, and our new buddy, Blake, got prizes of his own on Salute. Audra, Jennifer and Danielle were all winners in the Open Equitation Flat (All Ages) class.
In Saturday's Medal Classes - a second for Audra in the Golden Horse, prizes to Jennifer, Jaime, Danielle and Audra, in the OCHSA Horsemanship, and Melissa won the OCHSA Equitation Medal.
We've got lots of horses and riders in the Jumper Ring as well, but we'll save that report for tomorrow! (If anyone out there is taking pictures, please email them to Margaret for posting.)
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
ESI Playday and Ciara's Birthday Bash...
Thanks to Elena Pulford, the Reporter has a number of pictues from last Sunday's fun and games at ESI. A highlight of the event was, of course, the Sit-A-Buck class, with three finalists jumping a fence to determine the winner. Kathryn remains undefeated, despite being given quite a run "for the money" by the other riders. (Check out her "victory" stand!) Approximately 24 riders took part in the day's activities, including singing Happy Birthday to Ciara.
On a hot day, what better game than a carrot eating contest...
Check out Ciara urging on her new
birthday pony James
in the Carrot eating event!
birthday pony James
in the Carrot eating event!
Kathryn and Britt prepare to joust...
According to correspondent Elena, only two horses were the least ameniable to the jousting equipment, and the tournament turned into a race around the ring with little "pocket-rocket" Nadine the fastest off the line.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
It's official...
...Katie and Margaret do have legs! And, oh yeah, and Larry and Margaret are very, very happily married. (Margaret did have shoes on for the service, but very soon she was wishing for her paddock boots!)
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Margaret and Larry are getting married on Saturday...
...and Katie and John are going to the wedding. The barn will be open, so please come get your horses out. As always, BE CAREFUL. And, don't forget the ESI Playday and surprise birthday celebration for Ciara and James on Sunday!!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The ESI Wall of Fame
Thanks to Kim Ornelas for repainting John and Katie's office and to Mary Edwards for shooting and framing photos of many of our riders, the ESI Wall of Fame is quickly coming together! If you haven't yet gotten your picture on the wall, make your small donation to the cause and verify with Mary E. that she has already taken your picture. Soon, we should have the whole ESI Family on display!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Saturday photos from Blenheim...
Thanks to Mary Edwards for sending these pictures of Melissa, Kelsie, and Brandee from the final day of classes at the Blenheim Spring Classic III
Closing day at Blenheim...
Finishing up a successful two week run at Blenheim, Maddy and Concerto continued to place in the Childrens Hunters, including a third place in the Children's Hunter Classic. Kendall and Cruising, who traveled in for just a day, placed fourth in the PCHA Horsemanship Class.
Madison and Galliano brought home a fourth place ribbon in the 0.80M Jumpers, and Kathryn and Rocket picked up another fifth place ribbon in AA Jumpers. It was Kelsie and Ego who racked up another Classic ribbon, placing fourth in the $1000.00 Childrens Jumper Classic. We welcome all our riders and horses home and congratulate them on two great weeks of showing!
Madison and Galliano brought home a fourth place ribbon in the 0.80M Jumpers, and Kathryn and Rocket picked up another fifth place ribbon in AA Jumpers. It was Kelsie and Ego who racked up another Classic ribbon, placing fourth in the $1000.00 Childrens Jumper Classic. We welcome all our riders and horses home and congratulate them on two great weeks of showing!
A Friday Report from Blenheim...
In the hunter rings, Maddi and Concerto placed in their Children's Hunters Under Saddle class , and Melissa and Fiona also brought home ribbons in the Small Jr. Hunters. Our other Maddy, with Leo II received a second place award in 0.80M Jumpers. And Kelsie and Ego took on both the Low Childrens/AA Jumpers and the Childrens Jumpers courses, placing fifth and eighth respectively. Watch for news from today's final report from the Blenheim Spring Class III!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday the 9th. at Blenheim...
Our first congratulations goes to Brandee an Buddy who won their Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper class on Thursday.
Brandee also piloted Maddy's horse Galliano (Leo II) to an eighth place ribbon in the 1.00M Jumpers. And, Kelsie and Ego took a well earned third in the Childrens Jumpers.
Katie and La moved up to fifth place in the 1.30M class yesterday, and Seduction and Britt placed seventh in the Low Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers.
In Equitation land, Melissa earned a second place ribbon in her over fences class and an eighth on the flat. With just a couple days of showing left, we're all very proud of the ESI contingent currently showing and wish them the best of luck in these final days!
Brandee also piloted Maddy's horse Galliano (Leo II) to an eighth place ribbon in the 1.00M Jumpers. And, Kelsie and Ego took a well earned third in the Childrens Jumpers.
Katie and La moved up to fifth place in the 1.30M class yesterday, and Seduction and Britt placed seventh in the Low Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers.
In Equitation land, Melissa earned a second place ribbon in her over fences class and an eighth on the flat. With just a couple days of showing left, we're all very proud of the ESI contingent currently showing and wish them the best of luck in these final days!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
April Birthdays...
Don't forget to celebrate with your friends!
Becky - April 14th.
Maddy Metz - April 19th.
Ciara - April 23rd.
Wendy - April 30th.
Becky - April 14th.
Maddy Metz - April 19th.
Ciara - April 23rd.
Wendy - April 30th.
Another Wednesday at Blenheim...
Wednesday's hunter ring continued to belong to Concerto who brought home more good ribbons in the Low and Pre-Green divisions, as well as the Pre-Green Reserve Championship.
And, Fiona, who stepped up to 1st Year Green this year, was in the ribbons in that division, as well as placing sixth in a 1.00M Jumper class with Melissa.
Other Jumper placings include Rocket and Kathryn with a third in a 0.90M class, Ego and Kelsie with a second in a 1.10M class, Vigo and Becky placed fifth in their 1.25M class, and Katie and La Garanco brought home an eighth in the 1.30M class.
Kudos to all!
And, Fiona, who stepped up to 1st Year Green this year, was in the ribbons in that division, as well as placing sixth in a 1.00M Jumper class with Melissa.
Other Jumper placings include Rocket and Kathryn with a third in a 0.90M class, Ego and Kelsie with a second in a 1.10M class, Vigo and Becky placed fifth in their 1.25M class, and Katie and La Garanco brought home an eighth in the 1.30M class.
Kudos to all!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Blenheim Spring Classic III - Day 1...
Tuesday at Blenheim was a fairly quiet day for our riders at Blenheim, but Concerto did make significant contributions to the ribbon wall with two seconds in the Pre-Green Hunters and a third in Lows.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Weekend report from Blenheim...
In the hunter ring, both Ainsley and Maddie were in the ribbons in the 14-17 Childrens Hunters on Turbo and Concerto (Concerto won one class.)
Melissa was in the ribbons on Fiona in nearly all of her Small Junior Hunter classes.
Melissa then came back on Studly over the weekend, with high ribbons in both the .90M Jumper and Low Childrens AA jumpers. Euan and Gigi were also in the ribbons in both divisions, as was Britt on Nadine in one .90M class. Maddie and Remington pulled in their share of ribbons in the .90M Jumpers, as well, and Becky and Vigo placed seventh in the Modified Junior/Amateur Jumpers.
On Sunday, Britt and Seduction placed third in the $1500.00 Modified Junior/Amateur Classic, and Brandee and Buddy were ninth in the $5000.00 Junior/Amateur Classic. It was a great week for all. Keep checking back with the Reporter for news from another week of showing starting on Tuesday! (And, if anyone has pictures from last week that they would like to share with readers of the ESI Reporter, please email them to Margaret!)
Melissa was in the ribbons on Fiona in nearly all of her Small Junior Hunter classes.
Melissa then came back on Studly over the weekend, with high ribbons in both the .90M Jumper and Low Childrens AA jumpers. Euan and Gigi were also in the ribbons in both divisions, as was Britt on Nadine in one .90M class. Maddie and Remington pulled in their share of ribbons in the .90M Jumpers, as well, and Becky and Vigo placed seventh in the Modified Junior/Amateur Jumpers.
On Sunday, Britt and Seduction placed third in the $1500.00 Modified Junior/Amateur Classic, and Brandee and Buddy were ninth in the $5000.00 Junior/Amateur Classic. It was a great week for all. Keep checking back with the Reporter for news from another week of showing starting on Tuesday! (And, if anyone has pictures from last week that they would like to share with readers of the ESI Reporter, please email them to Margaret!)
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Friday at Blenheim...
Friday belonged to our kids!
Euan and Gigi placed second in a 0.09M Jumper Class and first in the Low Childrens/AA Jumpers.
Ansley placed third in the PCHA Medal and sixth in the OCHSA Equitation Medal, and
Melissa rode to second place in her age-group Equitation Over Fences, seventh in the PCHA Medal, and eighths in both the CPHA and OCHSA Eq Medal.
Congrats to all!
Euan and Gigi placed second in a 0.09M Jumper Class and first in the Low Childrens/AA Jumpers.
Ansley placed third in the PCHA Medal and sixth in the OCHSA Equitation Medal, and
Melissa rode to second place in her age-group Equitation Over Fences, seventh in the PCHA Medal, and eighths in both the CPHA and OCHSA Eq Medal.
Congrats to all!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Thursday at Blenheim...
Finally got Thursday's results -
Noah's Pride and Concerto were both in the ribbons in Thursday's Low Hunter classes.
Nadine (Frequent Flyer) and Britt received a first in the 1.00M Jumpers
Becky and Daylight 99 were third in the 1.20 M Jumpers and
Buddy (Dream Catcher) and Brandee were second in the Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers.
Noah's Pride and Concerto were both in the ribbons in Thursday's Low Hunter classes.
Nadine (Frequent Flyer) and Britt received a first in the 1.00M Jumpers
Becky and Daylight 99 were third in the 1.20 M Jumpers and
Buddy (Dream Catcher) and Brandee were second in the Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers.
Worming Clinic Dates...
As of early this morning, Blenheim has not updated yesterdays awards at HorseshowTimes.com. So the Reporter is taking this opportunity to remind all owner/riders that the next worming clinic will take place on Tuesday, April 14. The barn will be closed on the 14th and 15th. Lessons will resume on Thursday, April 16.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Wednesday at Blenheim...
Concerto kicked off our hunter wins with a first and second in the Pre-Green classes, plus a seventh in Low Hunters. Ainsley's Noah's Pride placed third and fourth in the Low Hunters, plus picked up a fifth place ribbon in the Modified Hunters U/S.
In the jumper rings, Seduction and Vigo took the one and two spots respectively in the 1.25M class, and Seduction placed sixth in the 1.30M class. A great start to the week's showing!
In the jumper rings, Seduction and Vigo took the one and two spots respectively in the 1.25M class, and Seduction placed sixth in the 1.30M class. A great start to the week's showing!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Good luck to all our riders at the Blenheim Spring Class II...
The Blenheim Spring Class II begins today and we send out wishes for great success to Ainsley, Melissa, both Beckys (Pedersen and Cox), Britt, Euan, Brandee, and of course, Katie! Watch here for results!
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