Coretz Charges On
Written by: Intern Mackenzie Shuman, Photos by: Amy Coretz
From a very young age, Mindy Coretz, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was begging her parents to let her ride a horse. They soon gave in to her persistence...
Decoding the Derby: Highlights of the USHJA National Derby Program
Above: Professional Rider Hope Glynn competes in a derby class aboard Cabana VDL. Photo by Full Gallop Photography.
By TPH Intern Lauren Aubert
At horse shows nationwide, there is one spectacle in particular that can rack up...
Who Jumped it Best? WEF Green Hunter 3’6″
Weekdays are for professional hunters! The Green Hunter 3'6" division at WEF 3 saw an impressive group contend for the tricolor. The judges placed John French and Scott Stewart atop the podium aboard Blink...
Get Excited about the 2019 Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby
Raising money for charities in the Northern Nevada community, this spectacular show is a great time for both competitors and spectators. With over $45,000 in prize money awarded over only two days, this event...
Catch Me Named 2016 USEF National Horse of the Year
By Izzy Feinstein | Photo by Olivia Schrager
Catch Me, or more affectionately known as “Snoopy,” owned by Becky and David Gochman, was named 2016 USEF National Horse of the Year. Snoopy is a ten...
Building a Legacy at Forget Me Not Farm
By Jordan Cobb
Three years ago, Stefanie Mazer decided to gamble on a beautiful chestnut pony standing in the cross ties. Today, that same pony boasts a championship at Devon, a win at Washington...
Dorrie Douglas Dashes to Devon
Above photo credit: Mareish Media
By Sissy Wickes
Dorrie Douglas, rider for Mike McCormick’s MTM Farm in Flower Mound, TX is packing her bags to head to Devon, Pennsylvania. Douglas will be competing S&L Farms’ S&L...
John Bragg and Early August Dominate Indoors
BY SISSY WICKES
Athleticism, style, look and attitude are the attributes that every horseman looks for in a prospect. While it is difficult enough to assess these qualities while standing in front of a horse,...
Skylar Wireman Shines in $10,000 National Derby at Showpark Racing Festival
BY GRACE SALMON
Twelve-year-old Skylar Wireman has been involved in the sport ever since she can remember. “My mom is a trainer, so I pretty much grew up around horses and loved them from the...
The Ramp of Tears
By Jordan Cobb
One thought ran through my mind again and again earlier this week when I was competing at Junior Hunter Finals East: I am so glad this isn’t Pony Finals. However, I wasn’t...
Nada Wise Takes Top Two in Texas $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
BY EMILY RANDOLPH
Katy, Texas – February 26, 2021 – Nada Wise, of Houston, claimed both first and second in the $10,000 United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Hunt & Go Format International Hunter...
My 5 Favorite Things about Devon
By Jordan Cobb
1. Shetland Pony Races- Everyone dreams of riding around the Dixon Oval in a class competing against the best of the best, but it's not too bad when it's filled with adorable...
Beyond the Break
By Ashley Owen
I’ll never forget the first time I saw Seattle, that big, beautiful mare floating across a grass field. She was jaw dropping, embodying grace and athleticism. I was 18 years old and...
Courtney Calcagnini and Bowie Victorious in $30,000 International Derby at Pin Oak Charity Horse...
Photos and article by Katie Lenkart,
As Courtney Calcagnini walked into the ring for the Handy round of the International Derby on the horse, Bowie, the pressure was on. She had won the Classic round,...
Coretz Has More Than Just a Happy Hour
By Irene Elise Powlick | Photos by Izzy Feinstein
After recovering from a broken back, Mindy Coretz showed Happy Hour in the 3’3” Amateur/Owner Hunters during the first week of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival, expecting...
Escalante Excels in Wasatch Summer Derby
By Irene Elise Powlick
After a successful week in the Performance Hunters, Michael Knight and Escalante, owned by Maura Thatcher’s Pony Lane Farm, went on to win the final Hunter Derby of the season at...
Like I Said Says Yes to Handy Rounds at Devon
By Irene Elise Powlick / Photos By Jordan Cobb
Derby day at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair had plenty of high hopes in the air; but they weren’t unwarranted for the team behind Liza...
Serio Rocks International Hunter Derby at Palm Beach Series
Photo Copyright 2017 Susan Benson/Somerset SportArt
By Heather Vaxer
On Friday, January 6, Louise Serio rocked the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at The Ridge held in Wellington, Florida. She rode Jennifer Burger’s Rock Harbor to...
