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Taylor Land won gold on a borrowed horse at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival
So...what do folks do on the off days between shows in Atlanta? Why they go to dinner and a show of course! Sarah Owen, Allison Hecht, Michele Allison, "Heather", and Brad Spragg, Robbie Hunt, "Bubba D. Licious", and "Diamond Monroe" tried out Atlanta's hottest spot on a Monday night- for visitors and locals! The Asian inspired dishes are tasty, but not nearly as tasty as the floor show!! At 8:30PM the real dishes take to the floor to entertain all via song, dance, and lots of sparkle. No worries- Monday's show is the "PG" version for family fun! And this past week all competiveness was left at the show grounds as riders and trainers from differing barns enjoyed some laughs!
Side note- "Bubba D. Licious" is celebrating 50 years in the female impersonation business!
Photo by Flashpoint Photography
Catching Up: After 25 years working for the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington Kim Tudor says that it is time to move on. Kim is going to go out and work for herself in the marketing world with a focus on the equestrian industry.
We are all hoping that Palm Beach Polo Realty's Ryan Beckett is making solid progress on his cross country bike trip. Ryan is cycling from north Florida to San Diego, CA for Danny and Ron's Rescue to help abused and unwanted dogs. If you would like to sponsor Ryan and/or make a donation to help the dogs, please go to: dannyandronsrescue.com.
Bruce Duchossois says that his H 'n D Stables, Inc is retiring Dialog L. "Although still sound, I've decided that he owes no one and deserves a life of leisure. I want to thank Scott and Havens for keeping him going, Jane for keeping him happy and all of those who have been a part of his wonderful career. I'm honored to have been a small part of it. "Mr. D" will spend his remaining years hacking through the Woods of Aiken, never having to worry about another lead change." Way to go Bruce! We hope the old boy has many pleasant years of green pastures and quiet hacks.
Jeri Freels says she's fallen prey to the dog rescue internet ladies and her two foster dogs have happy new forever homes, but Ron and Danny sure don't have to worry about any competition!
Susie Humes is waving her magic wand with new client, Lea DeMartini, who is starting to win everything with her horses own by Elm Rock, LLC. You go Susie - and Lea too!
Linda Andrasani and Jack Steddings are making a huge move. Seems they are leaving Maryland for a job in Mississippi. The position was formerly held by Otis (Brownie) Brown, Jr. This is a big move for them - we wish them the best of good luck.
Equine Law columnist Lisa Hollister reported that her daughter's debutante party was a blast, and that Lynn and Craig Jarvis were there with Lynn looking glamorous in a fabulous pink and white dress. Other foxhunters that helped with the celebration included Jack and Betsy Van Nagell, Jr. (Jacks of MFH of Iroquois) Harkie and Cathy Edwards (Cathy is a former master of Iroquois) Cathy and Mike Blacketer (Cathy's father was legendary Pat Murphy, huntsman of Iroquois) Morley Thompson (Master of Camargo and finalist at the bicentennial) and Phyllis Heck (founder of Miami Valley.)
Did we mention that Steve Lengyel is moving his business back to Wellington? He will be operating out of Helen Varble's Wellington Show Stables.
Karen Robinson on her blog on Horse-Canada nailed the FEI about the Nations Cup and World Cup broadcasting. You should read what she has to say, it is very interesting and amusing. www.horse-canada.com/?p=2273
Eddie and Kate Maple have taken over the as General Managers of the Rose Dhu Creek Equestrian Center in Bluffton, South Carolina. He and Kate already have some great instructors lined up for clinics and instruction this season. Eddie Maple was just elected into the Horse Racing Hall of Fame of May of this year, and the induction ceremony is August 14th in Saratoga Springs, New York.
On June 13, Trading Places, owned by Kyle Register, gave birthday boy Daniel Geitner the best present he could have -another grand prix victory in the $25,000 Brookledge Grand Prix the opening week of the Atlanta Summer Classics. Daniel turned 34 on June 13.
David Jennings says that he just moved horses into his new barn on Full Circle Farm that he built by himself (with a little help from the Amish) and of course with some help from Amy. Full Circle Farm (owned by David and Amy) is up and running in the Cleveland area.
Whitney Anderson is the new resident trainer and manager at Tampa's Oracle Farms. Whitney is well versed in ponies, equitation, hunters and loves the jumpers, so she should fit right in with the rest of the gang.
Congratulations are in order: For Ashlee Bond, who has certainly made a statement on the international stage! She's the rookie on the U.S. team competing in Europe and continued to jump double clear rounds at the Meyden's FEI Nations Cup in St. Gallen. Congrats to Ashlee - keep up the good work!
Jennifer Alfano, rider and trainer at SBS Farms in Buffalo, NY, was named the Rider of the Year at the 2009 National Show Hunter Hall of Fame dinner. Jersey Boy, owned by SBS Farms, was named the Second Year Green Hunter of the Year as well. At the Devon Horse Show, Jennifer rode Rock Star to the Regular Working Hunter Championship and was named the Leading Lady Hunter Rider for the Working division. Congratulations to Jennifer, she deserves all the awards that come her way!
