Texas Winter Series Week IV Opens with Wins for Acosta, Ikast and McIntosh
By Emily Randolph
Katy, Texas – February 24, 2021 – The final week of competition at the Great Southwest Texas Winter Series kicked off on Wednesday, February 24, with jumper wins for Colleen Acosta, Keely...
Jordan Gilchrist and Shy Boy Win $11,000 in Rider Bonus Money at the Great...
Trainer Laura Hightower and her daughter Jordan Gilchrist bought Shy Boy, the stunning black Zweibruker stallion three years ago with the hopes that he would become a top hunter. He is proving them right....
16 year old Brooke Peterson Soars To The Win In the $100,000 Great Southwest...
Katy, TX--Saturday night saw 24 riders put their skills to the test over the challenging 3* course where five pairs made it into the jump off. The youngest competitor, Brooke Peterson, took the win...
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...
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...
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,...
Everything is Bigger in Texas, Including Great Southwest Texas Winter Series Prize Money
Katy, Texas – February 19, 2020
The final week of competition at the great Southwest Texas Winter series offers competitors more prize money than ever before. The Grand Prix competition on Saturday, February 22, 2020...
Plaidcast 131: Risk Management and Developing Horses: Conversations with Rebecca Hunt, Daniel Bedoya
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Pin Oak Week Three Photo Gallery
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The 2019 Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Draws to a Close with a Final...
Katy, Texas – April 8, 2019 – Saturday night marked the 2019 Pin Oak Charity Horse Show’s final Grand Prix, and fun was had by all. As with every Pin Oak Grand Prix, the...
Jennifer Alfano and Candid Win Pin Oak’s Final $30,000 USHJA International Derby
Katy, Texas – April 7, 2019 – The Booth Show Jumpers $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby and Houston Modern Luxury “Bourbon, Bow Ties, and Big Hats” Derby Party on Friday night at Pin Oak...
Pin Oak Circuit Champions Roll for the Final Week
Katy, Texas – April 6, 2019 – As divisions wrapped up during the final week of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, Grand Champion Circuit Awards began rolling in. In addition to the Pin...
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...
Pin Oak Week Two Photo Gallery
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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...
Junior Rider Bella Kay Wins $30,000 USHJA International Derby at Pin Oak II
Katy, Texas – March 30, 2019 – Week II of the 2019 Pin Oak Charity Horse Show is flying by as the week wraps up with big wins before the weekend.
The jumper ring shined...
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...
Pin Oak I Weekend Wrap Up
Katy, Texas – March 25, 2019 – Fun was had by all at Pin Oak 2019’s first Grand Prix, the Oasis Petroleum $30,000 Grand Prix, and Amalaya Investments Ringside Gala on Saturday Night. As...
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 I “Derby Day” Celebrates Top Hunters with a Champagne Toast
Katy, Texas – March 23, 2019 – Thursday and Friday at the 2019 Pin Oak Charity Horse show were jam-packed with fun and excitement as the show’s top competitors showcased their skills in both...
