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2021 Diamond Jubilee Horse Show

The weather was beautiful in Del Mar last month when the Miller Show Team attended the 4-day Diamond Jubilee Horse Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

 

The event was well attended and the Miller Team showed over 30 horses and 34 riders/drivers for a total of 130 entries. The Show Team brought home tons of ribbons, with some highlights being the $1,000 Stake Class win, eight Tricolor Championships, five Reserve Championships and 26 First Place blue ribbons! WOWZA!

 

Congratulations to all our exhibitors, as you made this a truly special experience for all involved! 

 

See some individual highlights below.

Lindsay Heliker

Lindsay Heliker teamed up with SN Mardi Gras Boogie to take the Morgan Hunt Seat Equitation 17&Under class, the English Pleasure Hunt Seat Jr. Exhibitor class as well as the AMHA Hunt Seat on the Flat Medal 21&Under. Shannon McTaggert took the irons on Rustic V’s Bottom Line to win the Morgan English Pleasure Open class and Brooke Gronau was up on SN Mardi Gras Boogie to win the $1,000 English Pleasure Hunt Seat Open Championship Stake in a very deep class of 9. Yes folks, you heard that right, $1,000 cold hard cash. CONGRATS!!!

Ann Blankenship

Ann Blankenship brought several horses to the show and they all shined. Ann drove Spirit of New York to the blue in the ASB Country Pleasure Driving class as well as Evening Roses “Eve” to top honors in the ASB Fine Harness Amateur class. She brought home the tricolor driving Private Eyes “April” in the Morgan Pleasure Driving Open Championship as well Spirit of New York “April” to the tricolor in the ASB Country Pleasure Driving Championship class. Frank Miller was in the driver’s seat with Evening Roses to bring home the blue in the ASB Fine Harness Open and drove Private Eyes, to the blue in the Morgan Pleasure Driving Open class. Lucia Struck took the irons on Callaway’s Naughty & Nice bringing home the tricolor championship in the deeply competitive ASB Three-Gaited Junior/Amateur class.

Kaitlyn Jackson

Katie Jackson moved up to the Adult division this year and she and SMSE Red Lighting “Jolene” came out on top of the Saddle Seat Equitation Adult class, AMHA Saddle Seat Medal 21&Under 

class and brought home the Reserve Championship in the Morgan English Pleasure Open class. Katie also took the tricolor in the Saddle Seat Equitation Adult Champion class.

Keara Holland

In their first horse show together, Uncommon Jewel and Keara Holland brought home the blue in the English Pleasure Saddle Seat Open, the ASB Three Gaited Show Pleasure Jr. Exhibitor and the Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17 class. They also took a trip down victory lane bringing home the tricolor ribbon in very competitive Saddle Seat Equitation Championship 14-17. Every girl needs her Jewel, and Keara certainly found hers!

Tamara Moravec

Tamara Moravec drove the hair off her boy Morengo SS to take home the Reserve Champion honors in the Morgan Classic Pleasure Driving Championship and Tamara’s mare, Old School Grove, “Viv” brought home the tricolor in the Morgan Park Saddle Junior/Amateur Championship class with Lucia Struck in the irons. We just LOVE Tamara's show clothes CLASS ACT!!

Tatum Foster

The dynamic duo of Tatum Foster and VVM Litigator did it again taking home the tricolor ribbon in the Walk/Trot Equitation 12& 

Under Championship as well as the blue ribbon in the Walk/Trot Equitation 12&Under class. These two are the equitation team to beat!

Alyssia Moore

Alyssia Moore and FMM Incognito saw blue in the UPHA Challenge Cup Riders 17&Under as well as 

the Saddle Seat Equitation 13&Under class. Way to go Alyssia!

Jordan Canby

UVM Odyssey and Jordan Canby teamed up to take the Reserve Champion honor twice - in both the Morgan Walk/Trot Pleasure Championship 11&Under as well as the Morgan Walk/Trot Equitation 11&Under.

Betsy Krutek, Brooke Gronau and Frank Miller

 

  • Betsy Krutek brought home Reserve Championship honors aboard Dragon Rage in the Morgan Western Pleasure Junior Horse Championship.
  • SLR Sam Spade continued his winning streak with Brooke Gronau in the irons in the deep Morgan Western Pleasure Open class. Sam is owned by Linda Yule.
    • Frank Miller saw blue in the ASB Junior/Limit Fine Harness class with She’s A Tiger.

    Academy Show Team Highlights

     

    • Paige Torok and Festival Bossanova were truly harmonized taking home the blue in the Academy Walk/Trot Equitation 12&Under class, the Academy Walk/Trot Showmanship 12&Under class as well as the Academy Walk/Trot Equitation 12&Under class.

     

    • Ali Boyte drove VVM Litigator to bring home the blue in the Academy Pleasure Driving class.

     

    • Sloan Thompson was abord Rum Brook Immortal Valor “Captain” to win the blue in the Walk/Trot Equitation Lead Line 10&Under class.

     

    • Miss June took the blue in the Lead Line Class on Deer Creek Sharpdressedman "Slick".

     

    • Hannah Nack was seeing blue aboard Festival Bossanova in the Academy Walk/Trot Equitation Leadline Riders 10&Under class.

     

    • Unconventional and Audrey Thornton brought home the blue in the competitive Academy WTC Showmanship 17&Under.

    More Horse Show Fun...

    UPCOMING EVENTS & SHOWS

    JOIN US THIS WEEKEND at Miller Equestrian

    Horse Show Practice Lesson &

    The Corona Classic Horse Show

     

     Saturday, May 1st - Horse Show Practice Lesson 

    Schedule a private lesson with Morgan Horse Judge, Cathy Grimes. She will give you insider tips and tricks on what the judges are looking for in the show ring. Private lessons are $60 each.

     

     Sunday, May 2nd - The Corona Classic Horse Show 

    Come out and watch the Miller Show Team strut their stuff at The Corona Classic Horse Show! Show begins promptly at 10 a.m. Exhibitors, please be at the barn no later than 9 a.m. and remember to bring your make-up and hair bun stuff!

     

    THE SILICON VALLEY HORSE SHOW

    May 14-16, 2021

     

    Pleasanton Equestrian Center

    4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton

    Last call to book your accommodations and let Ann know if you are planning on attending the Silicon Valley Horse Show in the beautiful foothills of the San Francisco Bay Area.

     

    The Silicon Valley Horse Show is one of the premier destinations on the West Coast circuit for Saddlebreds, Morgans, and Hackney Ponies and includes Open and Equitation classes.

    Silicon Valley Horse Show Info

    CHARITY FAIR HORSE SHOW

    June 9-12, 2021

     

    Del Mar Fairgrounds

    2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar

     

    The Charity Fair Horse Show takes place during the San Diego County Fair and is a benefit for the Pet Encounter Therapy and Therapeutic Riding program at Helen Woodward Animal Center, and the Don Diego Scholarship Foundation.

     

    All Academy classes are Saturday morning, from 8:30-11 a.m.

     

    Check the main barn for sign up sheet. 

     
    Charity Fair Horse Show Info

    SUMMER HORSE CAMP Reserve Your Spot Today

     

    Click the link below to see available dates and all the details for Summer Horse Camp at Miller Equestrian...

     
    Summer Camp Details

    NEW TO THE BARN

     

    Congratulations to Clara on Unicorn Simply a Star. "AJ" is out of He's Simply Marvelous x Star Of Midnight. This 13-year old gelding has shown successfully in the Morgan Hunter Pleasure division and will certainly be Clara’s unicorn. 

     

    Much thanks to Sandra Gonzales for allowing this beautiful gelding and Clara to team up for 2021!

    OUR NEWEST LESSON LADY

     

    Have you seen Alyssia's mom, Anne, riding Finn in the barn aisle? It's true folks...and they are both having a great time! Watch out Alyssia, she may be ready to ride Cooper soon!

    WEBSITE ADDITION - BARN FAVORITES

     

    Have you ever wondered where the Miller Equestrian trainers and riders find their favorite jods, helmets and cute socks? Or where they get their super fancy show clothes?

     

    Check out the new Barn Favorites page on the Miller Equestrian Services website to find quick links to our favorite apparel products and vendors.

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    There are also several options for new and consignment horse show attire and bling. 

     
    Website Barn Favorites
    936 Vista Ave, Escondido, CA 92026
    858.945.1344

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