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Heritage Park Horse Trials
This year's Heritage Park was full of a lot of move ups and a lot of first timers. JWE had a great show and nothing is more satisfying then closing the 2014 show season with a bang. Thanks to all the volunteers for making this local event a success and a HUGE thanks to all the parents for putting up with all of us during the season, we couldn't have done it without you!
The most improved award is going to be shared between Audrey Senter and her horse Chester and Julia Fraley and her pony Jesse. Before this event Chester hadn't gone xc without jump refusals. Audrey worked really hard this summer making Chester jump everything known to man and the hard work paid off. Audrey and Chester went double clear and the smile Audrey had on her face as she crossed the finish line was priceless. Congrats Audrey!
This was Julia and Jesse's first event and we knew we had our hands full to get through it. Jesse is known for deciding he has had enough of jumping and can have a little pony attitude…Julia rode extremely well and piloted Jessie around a clear cross country round and I do believe Jesse was getting hugs and kisses for many hours after. Congrats on your hard work Julia!
For me this event was just a nice, easy and pressure free show. I decided to move Azul up to training since he had gone to just about every novice horse trial in the US. I had no expectations going into Heritage and let me tell you it was probably the most fun I have ever had at an event. For anyone who knows Azul, he is a little immature thoroughbred that is still figuring out where his feet are. I knew he was going to lay down a great dressage test but to be honest I didn't know what he was going to think about with the higher and more complicated questions on cross country. I went out with the mind set of whatever happens happens and I wasn't going to be too disappointed if we had a green moment on course. Long story short I was the person on course petting her horse after each jump with a smile and saying "good boy". I was just so happy with how grown up he felt and how he was trusting me the whole way around, it made me realize why I love this sport so much. Come Sunday I had the same mind set of not worrying if we had a rail or if a line didn't go just right, I was there just to have fun. Boy did I have fun. It was a challenging course and it was the first time all year that I was able to let Azul go and start to be able to ride forward to the jumps. Azul lead from the start to finish winning by 10 points! Talk about what a great way to end the year. Congrats to everyone as there were so many great rides!!
Hayley Clark and Bold Impression- 2nd in their first Prelim!
Julie and Cloud Nine- 6th in Open Prelim
Julie and Buenas Suerte- 1st in Azul's first training!
Camryn Holcomb and Scully's Irish Ellie- 2nd in Open Training behind her coach!
Hannah Gurske and Buenos Dias- 4th Junior Novice A
Lauren Atchley and Expensive Affair- 11th Junior Novice A
Grace Peters and Dream Catcher- 2nd in Junior Novice B their fist Novice!
Clare Price and Finnigan- 3rd in Junior Novice B their first Novice!
Brittany Carter and Felicity- 7th in Open Novice
Katie Young and Conor- 3rd in Senior Novice
Audrey Senter- 2nd in Junior BN A
Taylor Senter- 4th in Junior BN B
Katelyn Marlow and GH GloryUS Grace-7th in SBN A
Susan Herrington and Getaway-1st in SBN C
Julia Fraley and Jesse- 1st in their first starter!
This year's Heritage Park was full of a lot of move ups and a lot of first timers. JWE had a great show and nothing is more satisfying then closing the 2014 show season with a bang. Thanks to all the volunteers for making this local event a success and a HUGE thanks to all the parents for putting up with all of us during the season, we couldn't have done it without you!
The most improved award is going to be shared between Audrey Senter and her horse Chester and Julia Fraley and her pony Jesse. Before this event Chester hadn't gone xc without jump refusals. Audrey worked really hard this summer making Chester jump everything known to man and the hard work paid off. Audrey and Chester went double clear and the smile Audrey had on her face as she crossed the finish line was priceless. Congrats Audrey!
This was Julia and Jesse's first event and we knew we had our hands full to get through it. Jesse is known for deciding he has had enough of jumping and can have a little pony attitude…Julia rode extremely well and piloted Jessie around a clear cross country round and I do believe Jesse was getting hugs and kisses for many hours after. Congrats on your hard work Julia!
For me this event was just a nice, easy and pressure free show. I decided to move Azul up to training since he had gone to just about every novice horse trial in the US. I had no expectations going into Heritage and let me tell you it was probably the most fun I have ever had at an event. For anyone who knows Azul, he is a little immature thoroughbred that is still figuring out where his feet are. I knew he was going to lay down a great dressage test but to be honest I didn't know what he was going to think about with the higher and more complicated questions on cross country. I went out with the mind set of whatever happens happens and I wasn't going to be too disappointed if we had a green moment on course. Long story short I was the person on course petting her horse after each jump with a smile and saying "good boy". I was just so happy with how grown up he felt and how he was trusting me the whole way around, it made me realize why I love this sport so much. Come Sunday I had the same mind set of not worrying if we had a rail or if a line didn't go just right, I was there just to have fun. Boy did I have fun. It was a challenging course and it was the first time all year that I was able to let Azul go and start to be able to ride forward to the jumps. Azul lead from the start to finish winning by 10 points! Talk about what a great way to end the year. Congrats to everyone as there were so many great rides!!
Hayley Clark and Bold Impression- 2nd in their first Prelim!
Julie and Cloud Nine- 6th in Open Prelim
Julie and Buenas Suerte- 1st in Azul's first training!
Camryn Holcomb and Scully's Irish Ellie- 2nd in Open Training behind her coach!
Hannah Gurske and Buenos Dias- 4th Junior Novice A
Lauren Atchley and Expensive Affair- 11th Junior Novice A
Grace Peters and Dream Catcher- 2nd in Junior Novice B their fist Novice!
Clare Price and Finnigan- 3rd in Junior Novice B their first Novice!
Brittany Carter and Felicity- 7th in Open Novice
Katie Young and Conor- 3rd in Senior Novice
Audrey Senter- 2nd in Junior BN A
Taylor Senter- 4th in Junior BN B
Katelyn Marlow and GH GloryUS Grace-7th in SBN A
Susan Herrington and Getaway-1st in SBN C
Julia Fraley and Jesse- 1st in their first starter!
American Eventing Championships
Five of us made the long trip down to Texas for this years AEC. It was so worth the drive. Grace and Hannah dominated their beginner novice divisions laying down dressage scores of 23 to sit on top of both of their divisions. Hannah put in an excellent xc round and Grace confronted her demons from the area champs and rode Dreamer brilliantly around the course for a clear round. Eventing sure has it's up and downs and both girls went into show jumping having to go clear, but sadly each of them had an unlucky rail. Having rails down the last day is part of the sport but I was so proud of how the girls handled themselves. Congrats to both for such an amazing year! Hayley Clark finished 4th in a big Junior Training division ending on her personal best score of 28.2 I know she was thrilled to have finally broken into the 20s!! Go Benny. Azul was a rock star in all three phases and we slowly snuck up the ladder from 4th to finish reserve champion. He has finally grown into himself and after the award ceremony he has quite full of himself and strutted all the way back to the barns. He is such a goober as Susie would say. This was also a bitter sweet AEC as it was Cynthia and Vote Yes's last event together. Although the dressage judges didn't like the way Hampton went in the white sand box, Cynthia came out with happy tears and was just living the moment all weekend. Come xc day Hampton was more then pumped and Cynthia and him cruised around the course with ease. I will miss seeing that big red horse galloping across the field. They have really come together this year and it was so neat seeing all of their progress. I will enjoy watching Hampton compete at the lower levels with a junior rider and I can't wait to see what Cynthia can do with her next little chestnut!
Julie and Buenas Suerte- 2nd in Novice Horse
Hannah Gurske and Buenos Dias-2nd in Junior Beginner Novice A
Grace Peters and DreamCatcher-3rd in Junior Beginner Novice B
Hayley Clark and Bold Impression- 4th in Junior Training
Cynthia Wiesman and Vote Yes- 17th in Open Intermediate
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2014 Area IV Championships
This years Area IV Championships were at Otter Creek Farm in Wheeler, Wisconsin. This was Julie's first outing with Michaela Holcomb's horse Cloud Nine. Leo answered everyone of Julie's questions and put together three good rides to finish 1st in a competitive Preliminary group. Azul was his fancy self for dressage and lead from start to finish to bring home the championship ribbon in the Novice division. This was also Camryn Holcomb's first attempt at training level with her mare Scully's Irish Ellie and they showed everyone they were up for the challenge finishing on their dressage score to finish 2nd!
Julie and Cloud Nine-1st OP
Julie and Buenas Suerte- Area IV Novice Champions
Camryn Holcomb and Scully's Irish Ellie- 2nd TR
Grace Peters and Dream Catcher-13th BN Championships
This years Area IV Championships were at Otter Creek Farm in Wheeler, Wisconsin. This was Julie's first outing with Michaela Holcomb's horse Cloud Nine. Leo answered everyone of Julie's questions and put together three good rides to finish 1st in a competitive Preliminary group. Azul was his fancy self for dressage and lead from start to finish to bring home the championship ribbon in the Novice division. This was also Camryn Holcomb's first attempt at training level with her mare Scully's Irish Ellie and they showed everyone they were up for the challenge finishing on their dressage score to finish 2nd!
Julie and Cloud Nine-1st OP
Julie and Buenas Suerte- Area IV Novice Champions
Camryn Holcomb and Scully's Irish Ellie- 2nd TR
Grace Peters and Dream Catcher-13th BN Championships
Catalpa Tri Wizard Cup Champions
JWE took home a lot of Loot from the Catalpa Horse Trials. The Dobbynators (Jessica, Lauren, Hannah, and Julie) had the lowest combine score and took home the Tri Wizard Cup trophy. Azul and Julie were the lowest scoring Adult Rider as well as the lowest scoring Thoroughbred to take home the TIP award. Congrats to everyone for making this event so much fun this year!
Julie and Buenas Suerte- 1st Open Novice
Hannah Gurske and Buenos Dias- 1st JNR
Camryn Holcomb-3rd JNR
Jessica Ptak and Cordial Lady-SNR
Grace Peters and Dream Catcher-1st JBNR
Lauren Atchley and Expensive Affair-3rd JBNR
JWE took home a lot of Loot from the Catalpa Horse Trials. The Dobbynators (Jessica, Lauren, Hannah, and Julie) had the lowest combine score and took home the Tri Wizard Cup trophy. Azul and Julie were the lowest scoring Adult Rider as well as the lowest scoring Thoroughbred to take home the TIP award. Congrats to everyone for making this event so much fun this year!
Julie and Buenas Suerte- 1st Open Novice
Hannah Gurske and Buenos Dias- 1st JNR
Camryn Holcomb-3rd JNR
Jessica Ptak and Cordial Lady-SNR
Grace Peters and Dream Catcher-1st JBNR
Lauren Atchley and Expensive Affair-3rd JBNR
Roebke's Run CIC*/CIC**
This was the first event where everyone that went camped out either in their trailer or tent and it made for some good times. Kent Gurske gets the award for best groom and Beth McCreary gets the award for best Chef! Congrats to Cynthia Wiesman and Vote Yes for putting in their best weekend and winning the CIC**!!
Cynthia Wiesman and Vote Yes- 1st CIC**
Julie Wolfert and Buenas Suerte- 2nd NH
Julie Wolfert and Getaway- 1st ON
Hannah Gurske and Buenos Dias- 1st BNR
Hayley Clark and Bold Impression- 4th TR
Brittany Carter and Felicity- 12th ON
Audrey Senter and Invest In Us-11th BNR
This was the first event where everyone that went camped out either in their trailer or tent and it made for some good times. Kent Gurske gets the award for best groom and Beth McCreary gets the award for best Chef! Congrats to Cynthia Wiesman and Vote Yes for putting in their best weekend and winning the CIC**!!
Cynthia Wiesman and Vote Yes- 1st CIC**
Julie Wolfert and Buenas Suerte- 2nd NH
Julie Wolfert and Getaway- 1st ON
Hannah Gurske and Buenos Dias- 1st BNR
Hayley Clark and Bold Impression- 4th TR
Brittany Carter and Felicity- 12th ON
Audrey Senter and Invest In Us-11th BNR
Fox River Valley Pony Club Horse Trials
Despite the Tornado Warnings and the rain that would never stop, JWE had a good weekend in Illinois. A shout out goes to Hannah Stohr from completing her first CCI*!
Hayley Clark and Bold Impression- 1st JTR
Hannah Stohr and Hey Jude- 10th CCI*
Hadley White and Tallahassee-15th STR
Becca Hunt and Newcastle- 5th SNR
Despite the Tornado Warnings and the rain that would never stop, JWE had a good weekend in Illinois. A shout out goes to Hannah Stohr from completing her first CCI*!
Hayley Clark and Bold Impression- 1st JTR
Hannah Stohr and Hey Jude- 10th CCI*
Hadley White and Tallahassee-15th STR
Becca Hunt and Newcastle- 5th SNR
MACTA Schooling Show
JWE had a great outing at Heritage Park. Despite the torrential rainfall the day before during cross country schooling, the show turned out to be perfect. Congrats to Olivia Coolidge for taking home her first blue ribbon!
Olivia Coolidge and Macy- 1st Starter
Julia Fraley and Jessie James Inaway- 2nd Starter CT
Susan Herrington and Getaway-1st BN
Julie Wolfert and Buenas Suerte- 1st Novice
Lauren Atchley and Expensive Affair-4th BNR
Jessica Ptak and Cordial Lady-2nd ON
Janette Housman and Rapa Star- 4th BNR
Ally Gillam and Somebody Special- 3rd NR
Audrey Senter and Invest in Us- 4th ON
Camryn Holcomb and Scully's Irish Ellie- 2nd NR
Lauren Stiver and PF The Thrill- 1st OT
Mallory Stiver and PF Hugo Boss - 4th OBN
Hannah Gurske and Buenos Dias- 1st BN
JWE had a great outing at Heritage Park. Despite the torrential rainfall the day before during cross country schooling, the show turned out to be perfect. Congrats to Olivia Coolidge for taking home her first blue ribbon!
Olivia Coolidge and Macy- 1st Starter
Julia Fraley and Jessie James Inaway- 2nd Starter CT
Susan Herrington and Getaway-1st BN
Julie Wolfert and Buenas Suerte- 1st Novice
Lauren Atchley and Expensive Affair-4th BNR
Jessica Ptak and Cordial Lady-2nd ON
Janette Housman and Rapa Star- 4th BNR
Ally Gillam and Somebody Special- 3rd NR
Audrey Senter and Invest in Us- 4th ON
Camryn Holcomb and Scully's Irish Ellie- 2nd NR
Lauren Stiver and PF The Thrill- 1st OT
Mallory Stiver and PF Hugo Boss - 4th OBN
Hannah Gurske and Buenos Dias- 1st BN
The Colorado Horse Park Horse Trials
This show definitely belonged to the off the track thoroughbreds as 3 came home with blue. Congrats to everyone!
Julie Wolfert and Buenas Suerte- 1st NH
Becca Hunt and Newcastle- 1st NR
Jessica Ptak and Cordial Lady- 1st BNH
Hannah Gurske and Buenos Dias (AKA the one eye wonder)- 1st JBN
Michaela Holcomb and Cloud Nine- 12th OP
Hannah Stohr and Hey Jude- 11th OP
Hayley Clark and Bold Impression-7th TR
Camryn Holcomb and Scully's Irish Ellie- 5th NR
Longview Horse Trials
JWE brought out a record 19 rides to Longview this year with all coming home safely!
Hadley White and Tallahassee - 4th OP
Michaela Holcomb and Could 9 - TE OP
Lillie Smith and Mateo - 3rd OT
Katelyn Marlow and River Man 8th OT
Hayley Clark and Bold Impression - 1st TJ
Hannah Stohr and Hey Jude - 2nd TJ
Melissa Otten and Why Wesley - 5th TJ
Rebecca Hunt and Newcastle - 3rd N
Julie Wolfert and Getaway - 4rd N
Julie Wolfert and Buenas Suerte - 5th NH
Camryn Holcomb and Scully's Irish Ellie - 5th NJ
Jessica Ptak and Cordial Lady - 5th BN-A
Grace Peters and Dream Catcher - 1st BNJ-A
Hannah Gurske and Buenos Dia - 3rd BNJ-A
Claire Price and Finnegan - 1st BNJ-B
Audrey Senter and Invest In Us - 8th BNJ-B
Michaela Holcomb and Midnight Dream - 4th Starter
Mallory Stiver and PF Hugo Boss - 6th Starter
JWE brought out a record 19 rides to Longview this year with all coming home safely!
Hadley White and Tallahassee - 4th OP
Michaela Holcomb and Could 9 - TE OP
Lillie Smith and Mateo - 3rd OT
Katelyn Marlow and River Man 8th OT
Hayley Clark and Bold Impression - 1st TJ
Hannah Stohr and Hey Jude - 2nd TJ
Melissa Otten and Why Wesley - 5th TJ
Rebecca Hunt and Newcastle - 3rd N
Julie Wolfert and Getaway - 4rd N
Julie Wolfert and Buenas Suerte - 5th NH
Camryn Holcomb and Scully's Irish Ellie - 5th NJ
Jessica Ptak and Cordial Lady - 5th BN-A
Grace Peters and Dream Catcher - 1st BNJ-A
Hannah Gurske and Buenos Dia - 3rd BNJ-A
Claire Price and Finnegan - 1st BNJ-B
Audrey Senter and Invest In Us - 8th BNJ-B
Michaela Holcomb and Midnight Dream - 4th Starter
Mallory Stiver and PF Hugo Boss - 6th Starter
Holly Hill Horse Trials
Hayley Clark and Bold Impression finished 4th in JTR
Lauren Stiver and PF The Thrill withdraw from STR before XC
Hadley White and Tallahassee retired on XC in JYOP
Julie and Buenas Suerte finished 8th in NH
Michaela Holcomb and Cloud 9 finished 9th in JYOP
Hannah Stohr and World Beyond finished 3rd in NH
Hayley Clark and Bold Impression finished 4th in JTR
Lauren Stiver and PF The Thrill withdraw from STR before XC
Hadley White and Tallahassee retired on XC in JYOP
Julie and Buenas Suerte finished 8th in NH
Michaela Holcomb and Cloud 9 finished 9th in JYOP
Hannah Stohr and World Beyond finished 3rd in NH
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The Fork
Julie and Aires complete their second CIC3*!
Julie and Aires complete their second CIC3*!
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Red Hills International
Although JWE didn't end the weekend in the ribbons, Red Hills was an educational experience with Julie and Aires completing their first CIC3* and Michaela and Leo completing their second Prelim!
Although JWE didn't end the weekend in the ribbons, Red Hills was an educational experience with Julie and Aires completing their first CIC3* and Michaela and Leo completing their second Prelim!
Julie Preps for a busy 2014 Season
Awesome article from our friends at Eventing Nation about Julie and her plans for 2014!
Awesome article from our friends at Eventing Nation about Julie and her plans for 2014!
Rocking Horse Winter 2
JWE stepped up to the plate for Rocking Horse, with Aires completing his second ever Advanced (and finishing 9th), and Michaela and Leo making their Prelim debut! Michaela finished 6th in her prelim division and Azul rounded out the weekend taking home another 2nd in Beginner Novice.
JWE stepped up to the plate for Rocking Horse, with Aires completing his second ever Advanced (and finishing 9th), and Michaela and Leo making their Prelim debut! Michaela finished 6th in her prelim division and Azul rounded out the weekend taking home another 2nd in Beginner Novice.
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Michaela and Leo
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Poplar Place February HT
For JWE's first show of the year, Julie and Michaela headed to Georgia for Poplar Place. Julie and Aires handily won the Open Intermediate division, Michaela and Leo took 8th in Open Training, and Julie and Azul placed second in Open Beginner Novice! |
Julie and Azul
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2014 Eventing 25 Training Sessions
JWE started out 2014 by heading down to Ocala, Florida to participate in the USEA/USEF Eventing 25 Program's training sessions. Julie and Michaela packed the trailer along with, Azul (Buenos Suerte), Aires, and Michaela's horse Leo. The pair plan to stay in the Florida area after the training sessions to learn as much as they can and, of course, show.
Eventing Nation Coverage
More about Eventing 25
JWE started out 2014 by heading down to Ocala, Florida to participate in the USEA/USEF Eventing 25 Program's training sessions. Julie and Michaela packed the trailer along with, Azul (Buenos Suerte), Aires, and Michaela's horse Leo. The pair plan to stay in the Florida area after the training sessions to learn as much as they can and, of course, show.
Eventing Nation Coverage
More about Eventing 25