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INDOORS UPDATE!
11.10.2010
FRANK MADDEN would like to congratulate all of our riders on an excellent indoors season.
Victoria Birdsall had an incredibly consistent showing on her horse Baheera. The pair won the North American Junior Equitation Championship at Capital Challenge, as well as placing 9th in the USEF Medal Final and 4th in the WIHS Equitation Championship. Victoria also finished 6th at the USET Talent Search Final- East aboard Danielle Cooper's Kosta.
We would also like to congratulate 11 year old Katherine Strauss on capturing the 2010 WIHS Children's Jumper Final. In her first WIHS Jumper Final, Katherine completed the jump-off with the fastest clear round on board her horse, Caretino. She also finished 7th aboard her horse Fardela. Congratulations!
Emily Reynolds and Lindsay Strafuss' horse Polaris put in an excellent first round and flat phase in order to get called back into the top 18 finalists in the 2010 ASPCA Maclay Final. Congratulations to this pair and all of the riders who worked hard to qualify for this prestigous event held at the Syracuse Invitational Sport Horse Tournament: Victoria Birdsall, Samantha Kraus, Aleesha Melwani, Samantha Pyle, Danielle Schwartz, and Diederique Van Der Knaap. Great job to all riders!
The FMSS riders and horses are now taking a well deserved break before we head down to Wellington, Florida for the Winter Equestrian Festival for the 2011 Winter Season. We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Holiday Season!
Victoria and Baheera Katherine and Caretino
Lucas Porter dominates at HITS Saugerties!
Texas Two Step!
Lucas Porter danced his way to a pair of Marshall & Sterling Classic triumphs during HITS-on-the-Hudson III. The Texas native had the highest score in the $500 Marshall & Sterling Children's Hunter Classic aboardDowntown Flyer. The horse-and-rider team were also weekly champions in the Children's Hunters, 14 & Under, guided by the watchful eye of trainer Frank Madden.
Then in the jumpers, 12-year-old Porter captured the top prize in the $2,500 Marshall & Sterling Children's Jumper Classic aboard Kardigan Noir. He then swept the Children's Jumper Division riding Kardigan Noir to seize the overall weekly Children's Jumper Championship, and his other horse Azteca earned the Children's Jumper Reserve Championship.
"I love to show here," said Porter. "My horses always go really well. I was circuit champion here last year on my horse Polo. This year we got to show in the new jumper ring and I really liked it a lot"
Lucas Porter danced his way to a pair of Marshall & Sterling Classic triumphs during HITS-on-the-Hudson III. The Texas native had the highest score in the $500 Marshall & Sterling Children's Hunter Classic aboardDowntown Flyer. The horse-and-rider team were also weekly champions in the Children's Hunters, 14 & Under, guided by the watchful eye of trainer Frank Madden.
Then in the jumpers, 12-year-old Porter captured the top prize in the $2,500 Marshall & Sterling Children's Jumper Classic aboard Kardigan Noir. He then swept the Children's Jumper Division riding Kardigan Noir to seize the overall weekly Children's Jumper Championship, and his other horse Azteca earned the Children's Jumper Reserve Championship.
"I love to show here," said Porter. "My horses always go really well. I was circuit champion here last year on my horse Polo. This year we got to show in the new jumper ring and I really liked it a lot"
Lucas and his horse Azteca showing in the Children's Jumpers at WEF
Congratulations to our FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Circuit Champions!!
Arriana Boardman and Gatsby- Circuit Champion in the Adult Amateur 18-35 Division
Danielle Cooper and Amalfi- Circuit Champion in the A/O Hunters 18-35!
Katherine Strauss and Caretino: Circuit Reserve Champion in the Children's Jumpers 13&Under!
Congratulations to Wilton Porter and the rest of the Zone 5 Team for their victory in the Junior/Amateur Zone Competition at WEF!
Wilton lead the team to the victory, jumping two clear rounds on the Sleepy P Ranch owned horse, Pistol. The team finished up with a total of 8 faults. Congratulations to all!
Victoria Birdsall and Baheera win the 3rd Annual George H. Morris Excellence in Equitation Class in Wellington, Florida!
Victoria and "Romeo" held the lead all day, coming in to the final work-off with an overall score of 189.33. Victoria maintained her consistency on the horse she was switched onto, to secure the victory. Congrats!
Syndey Shulman and Set Sail capture the Individual Gold Medal at the 2009 USEF Pony Jumper Finals!
Sydney and Set Sail secured the victory in Lexington, KY, jumping the only double clear round in Pony Jumper Final. This was Sydney's first jumper victory at Pony Finals. Great Job!
Danielle Cooper and Frank Madden enjoy a moment in the winner's circle after Amalfi and Cooper were named this year's Grand Champion 2009 USEF Junior Hunter Championship--East Coast.
Photos provide by
©Lili Weik PhotographyDanielle Cooper and Amalfi on course in the USEF Junior Hunter Championship at HITS Saugerties.
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The Complete Guide to Hunt Seat
Training, Showing , and Judging
The Just Published, Comprehensive Book by
Renown "R" Judge, Anna Jane White-Mullin
Forward by Maria Schaub
The Complete Guide to Hunter Seat Training, Showing, and Judging
On the Flat and Over Fences
Anna Jane White-Mullin
Never before has such a complete text on the American hunt seat and equitation disciplines been compiled! Based on Anna Jane White-Mullin’s now out–of–print bestseller Winning and chock full of gorgeous, full–color photographs taken at Beacon Hill Show Stables owned by Frank and Stacia Madden, The Complete Guide to Hunter Seat Training, Showing, and Judging provides every aspiring equestrian the means for achieving greatness in the show ring.
Beginning with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of horsemanship—recently re–emphasized as compulsory by such luminaries of the sport as George Morris— and progressing through essential schooling exercises in the development of the hunter or equitation mount, as well as advanced concepts applicable to upper–level competition, Part One lays the amateur’s riding and training foundation.
You’ll find:
• Discussion of collection and lengthening—long, medium, and short frames
• Flatwork for improving the basic gaits—cadence, pace, and transitions
• Training and showing tips for USEF Tests 1–19—patterns and how to prepare for them
• Introduction to hunter and equitation jump courses—basic, intermediate, and advanced
As an added bonus, the education of the rider is made complete with the inclusion of White–Mullin’s famous text on judging hunters and equitation. Offering a complete discussion of the USEF rules, requirements, and tests, the second part of the book explains what judges look for and the training methods necessary to achieve the desired results.
384 pp • 8 ½ x 10 • 288 color photos, diagrams throughout • 978 1 57076 408 0
Training, Showing , and Judging
The Just Published, Comprehensive Book by
Renown "R" Judge, Anna Jane White-Mullin
Forward by Maria Schaub
"Ms White-Mullin has provided a blueprint for success in today's Hunter and Hunter Seat Equitation Divisions. It is a work to be studied, and an invaluable guide for all trainers and riders."
The Complete Guide to Hunter Seat Training, Showing, and Judging
On the Flat and Over Fences
Anna Jane White-Mullin
Never before has such a complete text on the American hunt seat and equitation disciplines been compiled! Based on Anna Jane White-Mullin’s now out–of–print bestseller Winning and chock full of gorgeous, full–color photographs taken at Beacon Hill Show Stables owned by Frank and Stacia Madden, The Complete Guide to Hunter Seat Training, Showing, and Judging provides every aspiring equestrian the means for achieving greatness in the show ring.
Beginning with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of horsemanship—recently re–emphasized as compulsory by such luminaries of the sport as George Morris— and progressing through essential schooling exercises in the development of the hunter or equitation mount, as well as advanced concepts applicable to upper–level competition, Part One lays the amateur’s riding and training foundation.
You’ll find:
• Discussion of collection and lengthening—long, medium, and short frames
• Flatwork for improving the basic gaits—cadence, pace, and transitions
• Training and showing tips for USEF Tests 1–19—patterns and how to prepare for them
• Introduction to hunter and equitation jump courses—basic, intermediate, and advanced
As an added bonus, the education of the rider is made complete with the inclusion of White–Mullin’s famous text on judging hunters and equitation. Offering a complete discussion of the USEF rules, requirements, and tests, the second part of the book explains what judges look for and the training methods necessary to achieve the desired results.
384 pp • 8 ½ x 10 • 288 color photos, diagrams throughout • 978 1 57076 408 0
