Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Please remember to give us a heads up on your Spring Break plans. It is helpful for us to know when you will be gone. It allows us to adjust your horse’s exercise and feed accordingly. It is also helpful for scheduling purposes.
We spent February competing at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy. Here are some of the highlights.
Winter Series 1:
Katharine De Zevallos’s Brazos was double Champion. Katherine and Brazos were Champion in the Pre-Children/Adult Hunters. Caroline Molther and Brazos were Champion in the GSEC Hunter 2’-6”.
Anamaria Garrido’s Climbus aka C was Reserve Champion with Caroline Molther in the GSEC Hunter 2’-3”.
Cheryl Lawrence and Esquire aka Squirrel won their first tri-color together! They were Reserve Champion in the Walk/Trot Division.
MJ Maestas and Perry won two Equitation classes over the weekend. The pair won a 14 and under Equitation Class over Fences and the THIS Medal. MJ did a little catch riding and rode Annabel Grefe’s Sorry Not Sorry aka Nacho to Reserve Champion in the Green Pony Division.
Winter Series 2:
MJ Maestas had a dream week! She was 14 & under Equitation Champion along with winning the 3’-3” Hunter Seat Medal on Perry.
On Oswald Van De Leeuwerk aka Ozzy she was 3’-3” Junior Hunter Champion. This qualified the pair for Junior Hunter Finals in June.
MJ then rode SWS Charleston aka Charley to the 1.0m Jumper Championship.
She continued catch riding Annabel Grefe’s Sorry Not Sorry in the Green Pony Hunter Division bringing home the Reserve Championship.
Margot Evans also had an amazing week! She was Champion in the Small/Medium Children Pony Hunter Division on Johnny Cash aka Juan. She was also Champion in the Large Children Pony Hunter Division on Ontario aka Dusty.
Katherine DeZevallos’s Brazos was double Champion again! Katherine rode him to the Pre-Children Hunter Championship. Caroline Molther
rode him to the USHJA Hunter 2’-9” Championship.
Amelie Schaffer and Cool Whip aka Finny earned their first tri color in the Children’s Pony Division. They were Reserve Champion in the Small/Medium Children Hunter Division.
Hannah Cai and Cools Candy Apple aka Candy were Reserve Champion in the Short Stirrup!
Emalyn Bilski and Denali won a Short Stirrup Hunter over Fences.
Worth Mentioning
MPH scored Champions in the Equitation, Hunter, Jumper, and Pony Rings.
We were Champion and Reserve in the Small/Medium Children’s Pony Hunter Division.
We were also first and second in the Small/Medium Children’s Pony Hunter Division under saddle.
Our Short Stirrup riders, Hannah Cai and Emalyn Bilski, picked up the win in both Short Stirrup Hunter over Fences classes on Sunday.
Winter Series 3:
MJ Maestas and SWS Charlestown aka Charley took the Championship in the 1-meter Junior Jumpers for the second week in a row. The pair won two out of the three classes and was second in the third class. MJ and Oswald Van De Leewerk aka Ozzy won the 3’-3” Warm Up on Saturday.
Cheryl Lawrence and Esquire aka Squirrel picked up their first Championship together! Caroline and Squirrel also won the 2’-9” GSEC Hunter under saddle with Caroline Molther in the saddle.
Caroline Quarles and MTM Goodnight Moon aka Moon were Reserve Champion in the 18” Opportunity Division. This was their first time showing together in the 18”.
Liston Johnson and Grand Romance aka Champ won the Junior Hunter Classic. They finished on a score of 163. Liston and Royal Odyssey aka Odie finished Overall WIHS Equitation winners on a score of 162.
Annabel Grefe took over the reins on her Sorry Not Sorry aka Nacho and won the Medium Pony Hunter under saddle.
Lauren Harrison made her last class of the show count. She and RVF Hudson aka Hudson won the class with a score of 81.
Worth Mentioning
MPH finished first and second in the Junior Hunter Classic.
1)-Grand Romance, Liston Johnson
2)-Oswald Van De Leewerk, MJ Maestas
Margot Evans moved up a division to the Large Pony Hunters on Ontario aka Dusty.
Sloane Wallace got a new ride on Kinfolk aka Snoopy. The pair picked up a two sixth and a second at their first show together.
Winter Series 4:
MJ Maestas had another great week! On Oswald Van De Leeuwerk aka Ozzy she was Champion in the 3’-3” Junior Hunters. On Perry she won the Younger THIS Medal with a score of 82. She also won a 14 and under over fences Equitation class. Additionally, she moved up a division on Charley and jumped three clean rounds. All her winning over the series tied her for the Overall Non-Pro Award! Side note, Caroline Molther and Ozzy were Reserve Champion in the 3’-3” Performance Hunters.
Delaney Husted had a great show on her new ride, Silk Sonic aka Slick. She was Children’s Equitation Champion and won the Older THIS Medal on a score of 80.
Georgia Carter’s Side Hustle aka Vemy was Champion with Caroline Molther in all three 2’-3” Hunter Divisions for the show.
Cheryl Lawrence and Esquire aka Squirrel were Reserve Champion in the Walk/Trot while Squirrel and Caroline were Champion in the USHJA 3’ Hunter.
Andrea Soper and Just Elliot aka Elliot were Reserve Champion in the Weekend Hunter.
Liston Johnson was a multiple Blue-Ribbon winner. In the Equitation she rode Royal Odyssey aka Odie to the blue ribbon in the WIHS Hunter Phase on a score of 81. On Gigolo VD Berghoeve Z aka Geo she rode in her first Talent Search to take the win. In the Hunter Ring, she won a 3’-3” Junior Hunter over fences on Grand Romance aka Champ with a score of 81.
Annabel Grefe and Sorry Not Sorry aka Nacho won a Small/Medium Green Pony over Fences.
Worth Mentioning
MPH won both Large 3’-3” Junior Hunter over fences on Sunday. Liston and Champ won the first class. MJ and Ozzy won the second!
Ellie Tapp and Cordoba Z aka Cinco were third in the 3’-3” Junior Hunter Classic. This was their first show doing the 3’-3” Juniors!
Liston Johnson and Kathmandu WV also had a third-place finish in the WIHS/NAL 1.15-meter Jr/Am Jumper Classic.
MPH finished with 17 Championships, 10 Reserves, 1 Classic win and numerous Classic placings and blue ribbons. We are so proud of all our riders!
Pin Oak News
Stalls are selling out if not already sold out for Pin Oak. If you intend to show at any or all the Pin Oak Charity Horse Shows, please let us know asap.
March 26-30
April 2-6
April 9-13
Remember there are sponsor opportunities and tables available for these three weeks.
Other News
We have been asked to add the Texas Shoot Out in Tyler, Texas to our horse show calendar. This is a WCHR show. The dates would be April 23-27. If you have interest in attending these please let Patty know asap.
It is also not too early to be thinking about the summer horse shows. We will need a stall count sooner rather than later for those.
Big congratulations to Elmer on the birth of his son, Eddie.
Good Luck to Delaney Husted and Sloane Wallace on their new rides, Silk Sonic aka Slick and Kinfolk aka Snoopy.
MPH Reminders
Just a reminder that we prefer all MPH correspondence to be by e-mail. General inquires such as scheduling, etc. should be directed to [email protected]. All billing inquiries should be directed to Amanda at [email protected]. Patty reads both office and staff e-mails. To send Patty a personal e-mail for her eyes only please use the e-mail [email protected]. Our office number is 713-683-8636. We check the voice mail frequently and will get back to you at our earliest convenience. Except in extreme emergencies there is no good reason to text Caroline or Ciara. They are instructed not to use their phones while riding or teaching. They work hard six days a week. Please respect their Monday off. If you need immediate attention, please text Patty at 713-805-8266 or Al at 713-805-8268.
Happy March Birthdays!
Anamaria Garrido
Cheryl Lawrence
Andrea Soper
Patty!
Adrian
Gabi
Horse Show Corner
What is the difference between Short, Middle and Long Stirrup?
These divisions are entry level divisions that can be either equitation or hunter. Short Stirrup riders are usually 12 and under. Middle Stirrup are typically 13-17 so still Junior Riders and Long or Rusty Stirrup are riders 18 and over (adults). Since these divisions are not nationally ranked it is left to the discretion of the local organizations to divide the divisions age wise for what is best in their particular area. Sometimes you will see the different age riders competing together. This happens when there are less than three riders in a certain age group. They will be pinned together but the points for state and local end of year awards will be put in the riders appropriate age group. The jumps are typically 2’. They do not jump oxers.
Have a great Spring Break!
Patty
