Pin Oak 2022 Week One Photo Gallery
All photos by Andrew Ryback Photography and Jenny Antill Photography
Jacqueline Ruyle Rides San Chano to Victory in $100,000 Galvin Agency Lone Star State...
Katy, Texas – Jacqueline Ruyle earned the biggest win of her career to date on Saturday, February 26, as she rode to victory in the $100,000 Galvin Agency Lone Star State Grand Prix at...
Matt Cyphert Puts on the Ritz to Win $5,000 De Cillo Equine Clinic USHJA...
Katy, Texas – Matt Cyphert and Ritz, owned by Katie McDonnell, claimed victory in the $5,000 De Cillo Equine Clinic United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) National Hunter Derby on Friday, February 25, during...
Getting in the Holiday Spirit with the Great Southwest Equestrian Center
All photos by Jerry Mohme Photography
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear wearing it for all to see!” – Elf (revised)
Riders at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center...
Avery DeYoung and Anna Mayes Among Equitation Winners at Pin Oak Charity Horse Show
BY EMILY RANDOLPH/RANDOLPHPR
Katy, Texas – April 11, 2021 – Three weeks of top competition at the 75th annual Pin Oak Charity Horse Show concluded on Sunday, April 11, with a full line-up of...
Faces of Pin Oak: Carlee McCutcheon
BY KRISTIN PITZER
At only 15 years old, Carlee McCutcheon won her first grand prix at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show on March 27, 2021. It was a crowning achievement for the young rider,...
Jef Lauwers and Calipso Claim Commanding Win in Pin Oak $30,000 USHJA International Hunter...
BY EMILY RANDOLPH/RANDOLPHPR
Katy, Texas – April 9, 2021 – Jef Lauwers and Calipso earned a commanding victory in the $30,000 La Primera Hacienda United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) International Hunter Derby on Friday,...
15-Year-Old Carlee McCutcheon Reins in First Grand Prix Win with MTM Unexpected at Pin...
BY EMILY RANDOLPH/RANDOLPHPR
Katy, Texas – March 27, 2021 – Carlee McCutcheon won the $30,000 Pin Oak Charity Grand Prix on Saturday night, March 27, at the 75th annual Pin Oak Charity Horse Show,...
Faces of Pin Oak: Trapp O’Neal
Trapp O’Neal has been hooked on riding ever since his mom bought him lessons for his sixth birthday. In his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico, English disciplines weren’t as popular, but since his mom...
Jordan Gilchrist Gets Win in $30,000 USHJA International Derby at Pin Oak
BY EMILY RANDOLPH/RANDOLPHPR
Katy, Texas – March 26, 2021 – Friday was double derby day at the 75th annual Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, where Jordan Gilchrist won the $30,000 United States Hunter Jumper Association...
Who Jumped It Best? $100,000 Lone Star State Grand Prix
Twenty-one-year-old Daisy Ford and her longtime partner, Gatsby, topped the $100,000 Lone Star State Grand Prix on Saturday night, February 27, at the Texas Winter Series IV in Katy, TX.
However, while Ford and Gatsby...
Daisy Ford and Gatsby Get the Win in $100,000 Lone Star State Grand Prix
BY KRISTIN PITZER
Katy, Texas – February 27, 2021 – The highly anticipated $100,000 Lone Star State Grand Prix took place Saturday evening, February 27, at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center (GSWEC) during the...
Meet Noel: Madrone Ranch Stables’ Mascot and Cart-Pulling Celebrity
BY KRISTIN PITZER
Walk along the aisleway at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center (GSWEC) in Katy, Texas, during the Great Southwest Winter Series, and you will find a stall setup unlike any other. Where many...
Faces of Pin Oak: Matt Cyphert
BY TPH TEAM
Matt Cyphert didn’t grow up in a horse family. His family didn’t push him into riding. He hasn’t been riding since he was a toddler. But he found his gift.
Matt’s aunt owned...
Faces of Pin Oak: Patty Roberts
Patty Roberts started life as many young girls do: wanting a pony. And like many girls who want a pony, her parents knew nothing about horses. They had a friend whose daughter rode and...
Faces of Pin Oak: Daniel Bedoya
BY TPH TEAM
Daniel Bedoya was taught to respect and value horses from the start. Growing up in La Paz, Bolivia, his father, Daniel Bedoya Sr., won seven national jumper championships in Bolivia. But even...
Faces of Pin Oak: Natalee Newton Haggan
BY TPH TEAM
Natalee Haggan’s parents promised her a horse of her own when she was eight years old, provided she stuck with the riding lessons she begged for. She showed her dedication early, always...
Faces of Pin Oak: Briley Koerner
BY TPH TEAM
Briley Koerner believes in the importance of connection—both with horses and people. She started riding at six years old, and still thinks of her first trainer, Kim Cox of Tally Ho Farm,...
Faces of Pin Oak: Frankie Owens
BY TPH TEAM
Frankie Owens was almost born in the saddle. His parents, Candie and Frank, were established professionals in the industry by the time he and his sister, Whitney, were born. Frankie was legged...
