Has the USHJA International Hunter Derby Series peaked your interest and gotten your riding juices going?
Did you participate in the 2011 ChicagoEquestrian.com Hunter Derby Series on the NIHJA circuit?
Are you looking for a new challenge for you and your horse?
Do you like winning ribbons, coolers and prize money?
If so keep on reading!!
Chicago Equestrian is pleased to announce the ChicagoEquestrian.com Hunter Derby Series will be held at the IHJA B circuit shows this year with a final in September!!
The hunter derby series is 2'6" in height with options at 2'9" and 3', and provides an opportunity for riders to experience derbies similar to those on the national circuits.
The class is two rounds with a handy round as the second round and offers prize money and a cooler to the winner of each Derby! Must participate in at least 3 derbies to be eligible for the finals.
Contact ShowplaceProductions.com for stabling and see our Calendar for the list of ChicagoEquestrian.com Hunter Derby Dates!
Chicago Equestrian is an equestrian marketing company and E-Magazine promoting the Chicago area horse industry. The company offers marketing services for special events such as Derbies, clinics, fundraisers, etc., as well as email marketing, newspaper and magazine coverage. The E-Magazine includes news, show schedules, special events, classifieds, directories and much more!
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
A busy Chicago 'Horse' weekend
This past weekend was a busy fall weekend for Chicagoland Equestrians and Horse enthusiasts!
There was the Finals for the Emerging Athletes Program and Trainer Certification Program at Country Ridge Stables in Mundelein, IL. Chicago area junior rider, Lauren Ditallo participated in this years program with notable clinicians Peter Wylde, Mindy Bower and Jennifer Alfano. Check the website soon for a full article and interview with Lauren Ditallo.
The NIHJA and IHJA Banquets celebrating the accomplishments of riders and trainers throughout the year. It is always a great party when everyone gets together for dinner, awards and bit of dancing!
The Chicagoland Equestrian Lifestyle Expo at the Lake County Expo Center provided a one stop venue for shopping and a learning experience for everyone who loves horses.
There was even a Monty Roberts Methods clinic in Barrington, IL taught by Monty's daughter Debbie Loucks.
We would love to hear what you did this past weekend in the Chicagoland horse world!
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There was the Finals for the Emerging Athletes Program and Trainer Certification Program at Country Ridge Stables in Mundelein, IL. Chicago area junior rider, Lauren Ditallo participated in this years program with notable clinicians Peter Wylde, Mindy Bower and Jennifer Alfano. Check the website soon for a full article and interview with Lauren Ditallo.
The NIHJA and IHJA Banquets celebrating the accomplishments of riders and trainers throughout the year. It is always a great party when everyone gets together for dinner, awards and bit of dancing!
The Chicagoland Equestrian Lifestyle Expo at the Lake County Expo Center provided a one stop venue for shopping and a learning experience for everyone who loves horses.
There was even a Monty Roberts Methods clinic in Barrington, IL taught by Monty's daughter Debbie Loucks.
We would love to hear what you did this past weekend in the Chicagoland horse world!
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Location:All over Chicago!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Alltech National Horse Show: ASPCA Maclay National Championship
Sunday at the National Horse Show was 'Maclay Day'.
198 junior riders from around the country competed Sunday morning in the jumping phase of the finals class. 10 riders from the Chicago area were part of the intense competition that tests riders on seat, hand, guidance and control of the horse. These riders have worked very hard throughout the past year to qualify for this highly competitive class.
Chicago riders included Catherine Tyree, Alex Carlins, Kaitlin Calamos, Lauren Tyree, Caitlin Boyle, Abigail Mcardle, Courtney Harker, Madeline Thatcher, Nora Laue and Caitlin Creel. Saturday morning after the warmup class Chicago Equestrian caught up with several of the Chicago area riders for exclusive video interviews on their thoughts on riding in the Maclay Finals. Be sure to keep an eye on the website for the inside scoop from these talented junior riders.
Catherine Tyree
Alex Carlins
Kaitlin Calamos
Lauren Tyree
Caitlin Boyle
Abigail Mcardle
Courtney Harker
Madeline Thatcher
Nora Laue
Caitlin Creel
After the initial jumping phase three groups of riders, totaling 37 riders, were called back to test on the flat. Of those two of them were Chicago riders Catherine Tyree and Abigail Mcardle.
After the flat phase the top 18 competitors were called back for a work off over a course of fences that include several difficult components. Catherine Tyree was in 11th place going into the work off. The course included a trot in combination, roll backs, hand gallop to a fence and a change of gait to a walk in the middle of the course. Congratulations to Catherine Tyree who successfully worked her way into the top 10 with a seventh place finish!
Catherine Tyree over the Alltech triple bar approached at a hand gallop in the work off round of the ASPCA Maclay Finals.
For more National Horse Show coverage go to www.chicagoequestrian.com
For full class results NHS.org
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198 junior riders from around the country competed Sunday morning in the jumping phase of the finals class. 10 riders from the Chicago area were part of the intense competition that tests riders on seat, hand, guidance and control of the horse. These riders have worked very hard throughout the past year to qualify for this highly competitive class.
Chicago riders included Catherine Tyree, Alex Carlins, Kaitlin Calamos, Lauren Tyree, Caitlin Boyle, Abigail Mcardle, Courtney Harker, Madeline Thatcher, Nora Laue and Caitlin Creel. Saturday morning after the warmup class Chicago Equestrian caught up with several of the Chicago area riders for exclusive video interviews on their thoughts on riding in the Maclay Finals. Be sure to keep an eye on the website for the inside scoop from these talented junior riders.
Catherine Tyree
Alex Carlins
Kaitlin Calamos
Lauren Tyree
Caitlin Boyle
Abigail Mcardle
Courtney Harker
Madeline Thatcher
Nora Laue
Caitlin Creel
After the initial jumping phase three groups of riders, totaling 37 riders, were called back to test on the flat. Of those two of them were Chicago riders Catherine Tyree and Abigail Mcardle.
After the flat phase the top 18 competitors were called back for a work off over a course of fences that include several difficult components. Catherine Tyree was in 11th place going into the work off. The course included a trot in combination, roll backs, hand gallop to a fence and a change of gait to a walk in the middle of the course. Congratulations to Catherine Tyree who successfully worked her way into the top 10 with a seventh place finish!
Catherine Tyree over the Alltech triple bar approached at a hand gallop in the work off round of the ASPCA Maclay Finals.
For more National Horse Show coverage go to www.chicagoequestrian.com
For full class results NHS.org
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Location:KHP, Lexington, KY
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Alltech National Horse Show: Saturday Jumper Update
Once again the action heated up and the adrenaline was pumping as the jumpers headed into the arena on Saturday night.
The first class was the Show Jumping Hall of Fame $50,000 Jr/AO Championship. We had three entrants from the Chicago area that qualified throughout the show to compete.
A/O rider Laura Linback riding Whittaker MVNZ for Woodrun farm took 8th place after leaving up all the rails but going just over time allowed. Laura raced to cross the finish timers while her husband anxiously looked on from the gate. The course was large and technical, it looked as if she was just a tad slow getting moving at the beginning.
Junior rider Lillie Ross riding Pako for Allison Ross took home the 10th place ribbon after having just a single rail down. She was fast enough with a 4faults to make the top 10. Great job for this junior rider and her beautiful horse Pako!
Caitlin Hope riding Total Touch for Kathleen Hope also qualified and rode in the Championship class.
Next up on the schedule was the pristine main event for the evening! The Alltech National Horse Show $250,000 International Grand Prix.
George Morris was a guest speaker to talk about the importance of supporting the Horse Show, the industry, the trainers and the riders. Mason Phelps, president of the National Horse Show and Dr Pierce Lyons, owner of Alltech welcomed the National Horse Show to it's permanent new home at The Kentucky Horse Park.
A single rider represented the Chicago area in the International Grand Prix. Charlie Jayne riding Athena for the London Group.
Charlie had a very exciting ride and left everyone holding their breath as he raced to the last jump. A collective groan from the crowd was heard as a rail on the very last fence splashed into the liverpool. Charlie took 11th place and a check for $5,000.
Congratulations to all the Chicago Area Jumper riders that qualified and competed at the Alltech National Horse Show!
For additional coverage of The National Horse Show please see www.chicagoequestrian.com
For full class results NHS.org
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The first class was the Show Jumping Hall of Fame $50,000 Jr/AO Championship. We had three entrants from the Chicago area that qualified throughout the show to compete.
A/O rider Laura Linback riding Whittaker MVNZ for Woodrun farm took 8th place after leaving up all the rails but going just over time allowed. Laura raced to cross the finish timers while her husband anxiously looked on from the gate. The course was large and technical, it looked as if she was just a tad slow getting moving at the beginning.
Junior rider Lillie Ross riding Pako for Allison Ross took home the 10th place ribbon after having just a single rail down. She was fast enough with a 4faults to make the top 10. Great job for this junior rider and her beautiful horse Pako!
Caitlin Hope riding Total Touch for Kathleen Hope also qualified and rode in the Championship class.
Next up on the schedule was the pristine main event for the evening! The Alltech National Horse Show $250,000 International Grand Prix.
George Morris was a guest speaker to talk about the importance of supporting the Horse Show, the industry, the trainers and the riders. Mason Phelps, president of the National Horse Show and Dr Pierce Lyons, owner of Alltech welcomed the National Horse Show to it's permanent new home at The Kentucky Horse Park.
A single rider represented the Chicago area in the International Grand Prix. Charlie Jayne riding Athena for the London Group.
Charlie had a very exciting ride and left everyone holding their breath as he raced to the last jump. A collective groan from the crowd was heard as a rail on the very last fence splashed into the liverpool. Charlie took 11th place and a check for $5,000.
Congratulations to all the Chicago Area Jumper riders that qualified and competed at the Alltech National Horse Show!
For additional coverage of The National Horse Show please see www.chicagoequestrian.com
For full class results NHS.org
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Location:KHP, Lexington, KY
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