Highlights

$35,000 Spring Classic II Grand Prix

  With technical questions ranging from a tight time allowed to tight lines and rollback turns, the Richard Jeffrey course was a solid horse and rider test. Second to go, Amanda Tallman sailed around the course without a fault, setting the pace. Not until the 17th horse went, Laurus with Sarah Baldwin, did Tallman have a challenge for the jump off. Out of a field of 39, three more women joined this fault-free group - Cantano and Susie Hutchison, Lionell ridden by Erin Duffy and Heather Olson on Latina.

  Congratulations to Susie Hutchison and El Dorado 29's Cantano on a beautiful, clean ride in 48.28 for the win.
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EquestriSol Announces

High Jump, Rock Star Party and more...

  We heard there was room for some high jumpers in the $10,000 High Jump at the Night of the Horse, Saturday April 19th at 7pm in Del Mar. Limited to only 8 entries, no entry fee. Interested? Click here to contact Dale Harvey.

  Get ready for the party of all parties... The Endicotts want us to Party Like Rock Stars on Friday, May 9th during Ranch & Coast to benefit both WCAR and the Child Need Foundation, Inc. If you were there last year you know (if you weren't, you heard about it), so don't miss this bash...
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Tammy Talks

Impressive Amateurs

  Amateurs bring so much to this sport - it would certainly not be where it is today without them. I spoke with some very impressive Amateur riders about how they juggle their personal and professional lives while still making time for horses and competition...
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Laura Listens

Interview with Mavis Spencer

  One of the many important classes at The Oaks Spring Tournament was the $5,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Classic, also the first North American Young Rider Trial. The North American Young Rider Championships is a competition consisting of two teams: an "A" team with 1.50 meter fences for riders ages 16-21, and a "B" or "junior" team with 1.40 meter fences for riders ages 14-18. Both teams consist of four riders and an alternate from each US Zone, each Canadian Province, Mexico and the Caribbean.

  Southern California rider Mavis Spencer, the winner of the first trial, was kind enough to speak with us...
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At the Back Gate

J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center

  The Grand Prix audience at Oaks Blenheim on March 28th was privileged to share in an inspiring demonstration by participants at the Shea Center, the internationally known non-profit therapeutic riding facility in San Juan Capistrano. The two proud children who were riding, Brianna and Alex, along with their mounts, the staff and the volunteers gave a wonderful presentation, including an explanation over the audio system...
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