It was a pleasure to photograph the Dressage, Carriage, Jumpers, Trail, and Candids this year at NE. These folks are tough as nails and ride in all kinds of weather.
The rides/drives/jumps were amazing and it was a privledge to serve these great sports men, women, and our youth. Horray for them! Wonderful riding and great sportsmanship as always.
Dennis Tatro

Photos of the event can be viewed at www.denlorephoto.com
Good job to all those that showed in such horrid weather. The rides were amazing.

So I’ve got a question for past or present successful huntseat eq riders, or anyone who has knowledge on this topic….how do you get noticed when there are at least 10 other girls who all look exactly like you? As a 14-17 huntseat eq rider, I’ve noticed that almost every single rider in the classes I go in appears perfect. It must be horrible trying to judge them! I worked a lot over the winter on really pulling my shoulders back, stretching my neck up, and making sure I don’t get lost on the rail when riding in big groups. I’m not gonna lie, I was kind of disappointed when my show results didn’t reflect the work I did. It kind of takes a toll on my confidence. Does anyone have any tips on how I can “stand out” more?

19″ Borelli cutback. Saddle has been used once, in practically new condition. Rich dark brown leather. Wonderful show saddle. Asking $500 Or Best Offer. Email for pictures- bethany.towne@yahoo.com or saddle will be available to try at Mass Morgan.

Thanks for looking!

Bethany Towne

Towne-Ayr Farm

Hi - Does anyone know of any Saddle Seat barns in the DC area? I’ve searched online, but can’t seem to come up with anything.

Thanks,
Allie

Hi,

I am a sociology graduate student who is interested in studying the subjective differences among the various riding disciplines and breeds.   More specifically, I am interested in what professional show members who are not part of a certain riding style think of that style.   For instance, what do dressage participants think of saddle seat?  What do Western people think of dressage?  Or, for example, what do dressage folks think of breeds associated with saddle seat (Morgans, saddlebreds, Arabians, even Tennessee walkers) and vice versa (warmbloods).  I am interested in moral issues (i.e. people of specific disciplines treat their horses poorly) and aesthetics (i.e. horses of certain riding styles move artificially or the questioning of the objectives of a riding style in general).   And, of course, I am interested in counterclaims (i.e. we do not treat horses as poorly as they think we do).   I am not very interested in the differences within certain riding styles (i.e. saddle seat distinctions between saddlebred people and Morgan people), unless you all think I should be.

I grew up on a horse stable,  went to quite a few shows as a spectator (actually, I was in a lead line class or two), and have worked at the Umass Amherst Equine Barn.  I have sensed that there is some tension among the different disciplines and the associated breeds based on what I’ve heard from various people.  So my question is: are my senses correct?  Do you believe that there is tension among the different riding disciplines?   What exactly?  Do you think people would be willing to talk to me about this?  I am mostly interested in talking to professional riders and trainers because they are probably more immersed in the show world to have a sense of the differences.

Thanks to all,

Ryan

I just posted some very nice show clothes on ebay.  There are quite a few western shirts and a nice saddleseat suit by Marsha DeArriaga.  Also a hunt seat saddle.  Check them out!

http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/supremeaire_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZ

Anyone want to talk about the judging at New England this year?  Would love to hear your comments?

Dk Brown with Gold Stitching – Cobb size Bridle $75 + shipping new with tag

Dk Brown with Gold Stitching – Full Size Bridle and Breast collar $100 set + shipping like new

Havana with White stitching – Cobb size Bridle and Breast collar $100 set + shipping like new

Jennifer

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August 7-9, 2009 at Roberts Arena, Wilmington, OH

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at 216-470-1792 or e-mail lmstewart@lookawayfarm.com