Chicago had two young riders that experienced the USHJA's Emerging Athletes Program upper levels. Anna Hallene made it all the way to the Horsemastership Class and Lauren Ditallo made it to the Level 3 Training class.
Anna Hallene of Hinsdale, IL successfully completed all 3 levels of training sessions which earned her a coveted spot in the 2011 US Equestrian Federation's George H Morris Horsemastership Training Session in January at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL.
There is an excellent article on Anna's experience in the EAP program on our website, Chicago Equestrian. Make sure to head on over and read all about her exciting adventure!
Congratulations to all the Chicago area riders who are participating in this exciting USHJA program! For more information in the Emerging Athletes Program visit the USHJA website.
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Where will we be this show season?
If you are going to be horse showing in the Chicago area this season keep a look out for the gals from Chicago Equestrian!
We are planning on lots of different things. We are sponsoring some NIHJA Derby classes, we will be covering the Midwest Horse Fair Nutrena Grand Prix in Madison, WI. You will see our happy faces at Lamplight and Ledges as well as a bunch of other areas shows. Don't be surprised if you see a Chicago Equestrian sponsored fence in a class or two!
Let us know if you have an event coming up that you would like covered in the Chicago Equestrian online magazine. You certainly don't want to miss out on this opportunity to connect with the Chicago area equestrian community.
See you around!
We are planning on lots of different things. We are sponsoring some NIHJA Derby classes, we will be covering the Midwest Horse Fair Nutrena Grand Prix in Madison, WI. You will see our happy faces at Lamplight and Ledges as well as a bunch of other areas shows. Don't be surprised if you see a Chicago Equestrian sponsored fence in a class or two!
Let us know if you have an event coming up that you would like covered in the Chicago Equestrian online magazine. You certainly don't want to miss out on this opportunity to connect with the Chicago area equestrian community.
See you around!
Friday, February 25, 2011
The Lipazzaner Stallions
Winter in Chicago has a been a long and hard one so far!
It is pretty quiet in the horse world around here right now, sure there are the winter shows going on at Ledges and in St Louis, there are some NIHJA indoor shows scattered about. All great places to head out to with your equine mount to gear up for the spring and summer show season. However, many of us decide to stay in and work on things at home.
With things being pretty quiet around here it was perfect timing for the "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions to stop in the area. The traveling tour was at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates for 3 shows on February 19th and 20th. The show consisting of 12 - 14 Lipizzaner Stallions also featured Andalusian Stallions, the forefathers of Lipizzaners, and one beautiful 17 hh Freisan.
The show was done very well, they were able to successfully marry the art and history of dressage with the history of the Lipizzaners. The military use of the horse in combat was touched upon with the showing of the Airs above the grounds movements that were originally used in battle and the beautiful ballet of the Quadrille with 8 horses performing intricate dressage movements together. The dramatic use of classical music and spotlights transformed the floor of the Sears Centre, you could imagine yourself not in the Chicago suburbs but perhaps in Austria at the Spanish Riding School.
The partnership that the riders had with those magnificent stallions was exquisite! It was a special treat to see the 'airs above the grounds' movements in person and up close.
As we were driving home that evening I had such lovely visions of my horse and I performing so lovely together, with our movements so purposeful and in such perfect timing. I may not be competing in the dressage arena but I certainly can use all the help I can get between the fences.
In other Chicago area news:
We have some great riders from the area down in Ocala, Florida competing. Some notable mentions in the $50,000 EMO Grand Prix on February 15th: Taylor McMurty from Barrington Hills winning her first Grand Prix on Just an Illusion and Laura Linback from Mundelein coming in 3rd on Uppsala. Way to go Chicago riders!
Be sure to check out our website, Chicago Equestrian, for all the latest news and happenings!
It is pretty quiet in the horse world around here right now, sure there are the winter shows going on at Ledges and in St Louis, there are some NIHJA indoor shows scattered about. All great places to head out to with your equine mount to gear up for the spring and summer show season. However, many of us decide to stay in and work on things at home.
With things being pretty quiet around here it was perfect timing for the "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions to stop in the area. The traveling tour was at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates for 3 shows on February 19th and 20th. The show consisting of 12 - 14 Lipizzaner Stallions also featured Andalusian Stallions, the forefathers of Lipizzaners, and one beautiful 17 hh Freisan.
The show was done very well, they were able to successfully marry the art and history of dressage with the history of the Lipizzaners. The military use of the horse in combat was touched upon with the showing of the Airs above the grounds movements that were originally used in battle and the beautiful ballet of the Quadrille with 8 horses performing intricate dressage movements together. The dramatic use of classical music and spotlights transformed the floor of the Sears Centre, you could imagine yourself not in the Chicago suburbs but perhaps in Austria at the Spanish Riding School.
The partnership that the riders had with those magnificent stallions was exquisite! It was a special treat to see the 'airs above the grounds' movements in person and up close.
As we were driving home that evening I had such lovely visions of my horse and I performing so lovely together, with our movements so purposeful and in such perfect timing. I may not be competing in the dressage arena but I certainly can use all the help I can get between the fences.
In other Chicago area news:
We have some great riders from the area down in Ocala, Florida competing. Some notable mentions in the $50,000 EMO Grand Prix on February 15th: Taylor McMurty from Barrington Hills winning her first Grand Prix on Just an Illusion and Laura Linback from Mundelein coming in 3rd on Uppsala. Way to go Chicago riders!
Be sure to check out our website, Chicago Equestrian, for all the latest news and happenings!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wet and wild weather
The weather here in Chicago land has been crazy!!
We have gone from deep freeze to 60 degrees in a matter or a week. Makes for challenging times in horse keeping, blanket or don't blanket, clip or don't clip, or some combination of them both. Well whatever you decide to do, don't forget to stop on over at our website, Chicago Equestrian, for some great links for all your shopping needs. Blankets, sheets, clippers, grooming supplies or whatever you may need to get you through this ever changing weather.
We are currently offering a $5.99 flat rate shipping from State Line Tack.
If you prefer to shop in person, we have an excellent coupon for The Country Store in Union Grove, WI. Can't beat it! $5 off $25 or $10 off $35. Just select the link and print the coupon.
Spring is almost here!
We have gone from deep freeze to 60 degrees in a matter or a week. Makes for challenging times in horse keeping, blanket or don't blanket, clip or don't clip, or some combination of them both. Well whatever you decide to do, don't forget to stop on over at our website, Chicago Equestrian, for some great links for all your shopping needs. Blankets, sheets, clippers, grooming supplies or whatever you may need to get you through this ever changing weather.
We are currently offering a $5.99 flat rate shipping from State Line Tack.
If you prefer to shop in person, we have an excellent coupon for The Country Store in Union Grove, WI. Can't beat it! $5 off $25 or $10 off $35. Just select the link and print the coupon.
Spring is almost here!
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