Maddie Chenoweth Claims Her First Grand Prix Win at Pin Oak Charity Horse Show
Katy, TX – Maddie Chenoweth, 26, earned the first grand prix victory of her career on Thursday, April 13, topping the $30,000 EPIC Sporthorses Grand Prix at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show aboard Navaro van’t Verahof.
The...
Hunters Shine Even In The Rain At The Great Southwest Texas Winter Series
Katy, Texas
The second day of showing in Katy saw championships awarded in the Green and Performance Hunter divisions. A little mud didn’t stop King Quidam, owned by Hallie Ferguson and ridden by Jessica Zienkevicz,...
Tom Foley and Carel Van Donderen win the $10,000 1.25 Meter Classic at the...
Katy, Texas – February 21, 2020
The jumper divisions wrapped up today with many championships awarded and a big payday for Tom Foley, winner of the $10,000 1.25 meter classic on Carel Van Donerden, owned...
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...
New Faces of Pin Oak: San Marcos TrainingÂ
BY TYLER BUI
After graduating from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Corinne Bevis had planned to take time off before law school but instead found herself forging a career in the horse industry. She...
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...
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,...
Peter Petschenig and It’s the Senator 111 are Number One in $50,000 Pin Oak...
BY EMILY RANDOLPH/RANDOLPHPR
Katy, Texas – April 2, 2021 – Peter Petschenig and It’s the Senator 111 claimed victory in the $50,000 Hildebrand Fund Pin Oak Grand Prix on Friday, April 2, at the...
Laura Cho and Westley Victorious in the Texas Winter Series USHJA National Hunter Derby
Katy, Texas – February 21, 2020
An exciting afternoon of competition took place at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center as 14 horse and rider combinations stepped into the ring to vie for their share of...
Faces of Pin Oak: Colleen Acosta
Owner & trainer Fairway Farm • Cross Roads, TX
BY KRISTIN PITZER
Colleen Acosta has been riding since before she could walk. Her mom, Scheryl Smith, was a local Pony Club trainer, and when Acosta was...
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...
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...
New Faces of Pin Oak: David and Stacy SandersonÂ
BY TYLER BUI
When David Sanderson met Stacy Lane Sanderson—a professional in the equestrian industry—he knew very little about horses. Thirty years later, he and Stacy now own Hunter Lane Inc., one of the most...
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,...
Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Highlights – Week 1
Week 1 of Pin Oak was a smash success! Get to know some of the riders, vendors, and sponsors who made this week great!
Lauren Hough’s Diams de la Pomme won in the 1.35 m...
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...
Daisy Ford Dashes to Victory in $25,000 Pin Oak Grand Prix
BY EMILY RANDOLPH/RANDOLPHPR
Katy, Texas – March 31, 2021 – Daisy Ford earned her first grand prix win only a month ago, and on Wednesday, March 31, she returned to the Great Southwest Equestrian...
Ilana Halpern and Prosecco Pick Up Win in Pin Oak $30,000 USHJA International Hunter...
BY EMILY RANDOLPH/RANDOLPHPR
Katy, Texas – April 1, 2021 – Ilana Halpern of Lafayette, CA, rode Prosecco to victory in the $30,000 United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Hunt & Go Format International Hunter...
Michael Tokaruk Takes Home Win at 75th Pin Oak Charity Horse Show
BY EMILY RANDOLPH
Katy, Texas – March 24, 2021 – The 75th anniversary edition of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show kicked off on Wednesday, March 24, attracting top hunter and jumper riders from across...
Klas Kudlinski Claims Top Two Spots in $20,000 Pin Oak Welcome Stake
BY EMILY RANDOLPH/RANDOLPHPR
Katy, Texas – April 7, 2021 – After only one day of competition, Klas Kudlinski has already made his inaugural trip to Texas a winning one. In Kudlinski’s Pin Oak Charity...
Jacqueline Ward Gets Hometown Victory in $10,000 Pin Oak Welcome Stake
BY EMILY RANDOLPH
Katy, Texas – March 25, 2021 – Texas may be the Lone Star State, but there were two stars in the $10,000 Pin Oak Welcome Stake and Under 25 Welcome on Thursday,...
Spotlight on Equitation Winners at Pin Oak II
Katy,
Texas – March 31, 2019 – Saturday’s daytime schedule at Week II of Pin Oak 2019
was full of equitation medals, giving many of Pin Oak’s top junior riders a
chance to shine. To add to...
