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George Morris saw her ride at Spruce Meadows, and invited her to come ride with him, announcer Melanie Smith Taylor told us via the NBC Universal broadcast of the FEI World Cup finals as 23 year old Ashlee Bond began a promising round on her horse, Cadett 7, last night.
That statement likely sent a pang of envy through the bowels of aspiring grand prix riders across the country. To be noticed by THE George Morris, to be picked out of a thousand rounds, a starmaker opportunity. There were three questions he asked her, apparently. The second one was,van cleef alhambra replica necklace, "could she put her signature California blonde pony tail up under her helmet?" according to Chronicle of the Horse article written by Kat Netzler in March.
Fortunately, she said yes, and Ashlee Bond joined the US Nations Cup Team as a wild card entry in 2007. The Chronicle story does remind us that she was not exactly an unknown at that point she had her father's barn and show jumper Richard Spooner behind her, among others, and had competed in Grand Prix since age 16.
For those who don't have the means or the horse to get to Spruce Meadows, to a George Morris clinic or through the Maclay or Medal competitions, there is another way to catch his eye. The US Hunter Jumper Association initiated an Emerging Athletes program last July.
"This is a national grass roots program for emerging athletes that is only the start of something very big and important to the future of the next generation of our sport. USHJA and the members of the Emerging Athletes Committee are committed to making this program one that will provide a stepladder for young talent to reach their goals of riding on a team representing the United States someday." Stated Melanie Smith, Co Chairman of the Emerging Athletes Committee.
Yes, the same Melanie Smith (Taylor), former Olympic competitor herself and longtime NBC equestrian commentator. The training sessions for 2009 are just beginning, so there will be a chance to see how this works before applying for the 2010 session this fall. You have a little time to prepare the selection process is based on both current achievements and your goals. According to one participant, she has done mostly "C" rated shows, so you don't have to be top of your division to get in,van cleef and arpels clover replica necklace, since this is about potential. If you are a total beginner, you can still think a few years ahead.
The Zone 9 (Pacific Northwest) training session is on July 20 and 21st in Bend,clover copy necklace van cleef, Oregon. Those selected by clinician Melanie Smith will go on to the next phase. The USHJA site lists all the locations here.
Ashlee Bond and Cadett finished in a fast 75.35 with 4 faults, so they didn't make the jump off. Still, it was a gutsy performance with plenty of forward.
As for the rest of the competition, in spite of fast, precise rounds by McLain Ward and Beezie Madden, and an eventful ride from Rich Fellers, the Americans were bested again by the ex pat Californian, Meredith Michaels Beerbaum, who turned on the juice with her horse Shutterfly right at the start, beating Sapphire's time by a full second. Melanie Smith Taylor gave some credit to Shutterfly's thoroughbred blood (through his maternal grandsire and elsewhere), though there results were as much a matter of strategy and saved strides as pure speed.
The duo could be on their way to repeating last year's win. but a lot could happen in the final round on Sunday.
Meanwhile,van cleef arpels fake alhambra necklace, I am thinking of my own goals and aspirations. its one week from today to my first Limited Distance Ride. There will be no Rolex watch for the winner, and we won't be riding to win, just to finish without exhausting ourselves, but I do hope to spiral upwards!
George Morris saw her ride at Spruce Meadows, and invited her to come ride with him, announcer Melanie Smith Taylor told us via the NBC Universal broadcast of the FEI World Cup finals as 23 year old Ashlee Bond began a promising round on her horse, Cadett 7, last night.
That statement likely sent a pang of envy through the bowels of aspiring grand prix riders across the country. To be noticed by THE George Morris, to be picked out of a thousand rounds, a starmaker opportunity. There were three questions he asked her, apparently. The second one was,van cleef alhambra replica necklace, "could she put her signature California blonde pony tail up under her helmet?" according to Chronicle of the Horse article written by Kat Netzler in March.
Fortunately, she said yes, and Ashlee Bond joined the US Nations Cup Team as a wild card entry in 2007. The Chronicle story does remind us that she was not exactly an unknown at that point she had her father's barn and show jumper Richard Spooner behind her, among others, and had competed in Grand Prix since age 16.
For those who don't have the means or the horse to get to Spruce Meadows, to a George Morris clinic or through the Maclay or Medal competitions, there is another way to catch his eye. The US Hunter Jumper Association initiated an Emerging Athletes program last July.
"This is a national grass roots program for emerging athletes that is only the start of something very big and important to the future of the next generation of our sport. USHJA and the members of the Emerging Athletes Committee are committed to making this program one that will provide a stepladder for young talent to reach their goals of riding on a team representing the United States someday." Stated Melanie Smith, Co Chairman of the Emerging Athletes Committee.
Yes, the same Melanie Smith (Taylor), former Olympic competitor herself and longtime NBC equestrian commentator. The training sessions for 2009 are just beginning, so there will be a chance to see how this works before applying for the 2010 session this fall. You have a little time to prepare the selection process is based on both current achievements and your goals. According to one participant, she has done mostly "C" rated shows, so you don't have to be top of your division to get in,van cleef and arpels clover replica necklace, since this is about potential. If you are a total beginner, you can still think a few years ahead.
The Zone 9 (Pacific Northwest) training session is on July 20 and 21st in Bend,clover copy necklace van cleef, Oregon. Those selected by clinician Melanie Smith will go on to the next phase. The USHJA site lists all the locations here.
Ashlee Bond and Cadett finished in a fast 75.35 with 4 faults, so they didn't make the jump off. Still, it was a gutsy performance with plenty of forward.
As for the rest of the competition, in spite of fast, precise rounds by McLain Ward and Beezie Madden, and an eventful ride from Rich Fellers, the Americans were bested again by the ex pat Californian, Meredith Michaels Beerbaum, who turned on the juice with her horse Shutterfly right at the start, beating Sapphire's time by a full second. Melanie Smith Taylor gave some credit to Shutterfly's thoroughbred blood (through his maternal grandsire and elsewhere), though there results were as much a matter of strategy and saved strides as pure speed.
The duo could be on their way to repeating last year's win. but a lot could happen in the final round on Sunday.
Meanwhile,van cleef arpels fake alhambra necklace, I am thinking of my own goals and aspirations. its one week from today to my first Limited Distance Ride. There will be no Rolex watch for the winner, and we won't be riding to win, just to finish without exhausting ourselves, but I do hope to spiral upwards!
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