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bookmark_borderCongratualtions to KHS Riders on a Fantastic Two Weeks in Del Mar, CA

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Showpark Ranch & Coast-

Savannah Dukes: 1st USEF Show Jumping Talent Search, 8th USEF Hunter Seat Medal

Claire Follmer: 2nd ASPCA Maclay, 2nd Equitation 15-17

Yvette Lang Einczig and Rio Negro: 2nd & 4th Adult Amateur Hunters

Sarah Jane Haskins and Dauphin De Muze: 3rd Junior/ Amateur Owner Jumpers

Morgan Dickerson & Chapel Hill: 3rd 2rd 5th & 6th Large Junior Hunter 16-17

Sarah Jane Haskins: 4th WIHS Jumper Phase, 5th WIHS Overall

Emily Maclean: 5th WIHS Jumper Phase, 6th WIHS Overall

Mitchell Endicott: 6th USEF Show Jumping Talent Search, 7th CPHA Junior Medal

Gemma Geist and Contigo: 7th Modified Junior/Amateur Jumpers

Morgan Dickerson and Balou Blom: 8th Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers

 

Del Mar National-
Yvette Lang Einczig and Rio Negro: Champion Adult Amateur Working Hunter

Claire Follmer: 1st CPHA Junior Medal, 4th WCE Medal, 4th ASPCA Maclay

Savannah Dukes: 2nd WIHS Hunter Phase, 5th WIHS Overall

Sarah Jane Haskins: 2nd APSCA Maclay, 6th USEF Hunter Seat Medal, 10th $5000 Del Mar Equitation Championship

Morgan Dickerson and Chapel Hill: 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd &4th $325 Large Junior Working Hunter 16-17

Morgan Dickerson: 3rd USEF Show Jumping Talent Search, 6th WIHS Overall, 7th $5000 Del mar Equitation Championship

Sarah Jane Haskins and Walter’s Finale: 4th $200 Low Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper 1.30m

Morgan Dickerson and Balou Blom: 5th $500 High Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper 1.40m

bookmark_borderThe 94th Annual Flintridge Horse Show

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Savannah Dukes: 1st ASPCA Maclay, 7th USEF Hunter Seat Medal

Elli Yeager: 1st LAHJA Junior Medal, 3rd USEF Hunter Seat Medal, 5th ASPCA Maclay

Sarah Jane Haskins: 1st WIHS Hunter Phase, 3rd WIHS Overall, 3rd CPHA Foundation, 5th USEF Hunter Seat Medal, 7th ASPCA Maclay

Morgan Dickerson: 2nd WIHS Jumper Phase, 2nd WIHS Overall, 4th, USEF Hunter Seat Medal

Emily Maclean: 2nd WIHS Hunter Phase, 4th WIHS Overall, 8th ASPCA Maclay, 8th USEF Hunter Seat Medal

flintridge tandemCongratulations to  Sarah Jane, Morgan, and Savannah on their 2nd place finish in the Tandem Hunt Teams class where they dressed as Disney’s Frozen!

bookmark_borderBlenheim Spring Classics II and III

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Mackenzie and Rusty Girl
Mackenzie Drazan and Rusty Girl. Photo by Katie Browne

Blenheim Spring Classic II-
Mackenzie Drazan & Rusty Girl: Reserve Champion Low Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers and 6th $7,500 1.35m Cashcall Mortgage Futurity

Mackenzie Drazan & Waliba VDL: 1st High Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers and 6th $5,000 High Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Classic

Elli Yeager: 1st THIS Childrens Medal, 1st&3rd Equitation 12-14, and 5th ASPCA Maclay

Abrielle Reed: 1st Limit Equitation and 1st&4th Equitation 12-14

Morgan Dickerson and Chapel Hill: 1st, 3rd, &5th Large Junior Hunters 16-17 and 3rd $1,000 Junior Hunter Classic

Claire Follmer: 2nd WCE Medal and 4th Pessoa/USEF National Hunter Seat Medal

Morgan Dickerson: 2nd USEF Show Jumping Talent Search, 3rd High Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers (with Balou Blom), 4th ASPCA Maclay, and 5th WIHS Overall

Emily Maclean: 3rd WCE Medal and 5th USEF Show Jumping Talent Search

 

 

Blenheim Spring Classic III-

The girls gather for Tasha's Birthday celebration. Photo by Katie Browne
The girls gather for Tasha’s Birthday celebration. Photo by Katie Browne

Katie Browne: Champion Equitation 12-14, 1st ASPCA Maclay, 3rd CPHA Foundation, 6th WCE Medal, and 6th WIHS Overall

Mackenzie Drazan & Rusty Girl: Reserve Champion $7,500 CashCall Mortgage Jumper Futurity and 3rd Low Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers

Summer Hill: 1st CPHA Junior Medal, 2nd WIHS Overall, 2nd WCE Medal, and 3rd Pessoa/USEF National Hunter Seat Medal

Morgan Dickerson: 1st Pessoa/USEF National Hunter Seat Medal, 2nd ASPCA Maclay, and 3rd WIHS Overall

Claire Follmer: 2nd CPHA Foundation, 3rd WCE Medal, and 4th CPHA Junior Medal

Emily Maclean: 2nd CPHA Foundation, 5th ASPCA Maclay, and 5th WIHS Overall

Ellie Yeager: 3rd THIS Children’s Medal, 4th ASPCA Maclay, and 5th WCE Medal

Sarah Jane Haskins: 3rd CPHA Foundation, 4th WIHS Overall, and 5th High Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers (with Dauphin De Muze)

bookmark_borderCongratulations on a Great Thermal

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We welcome Heather Chatham to the KHS team, our wonderful new clients, and all out fabulous new horses. The year looks promising…

Congratulations to our Medal riders for over 30 medal wins, and over 100 top 4 placings in medal classes during the 2015 HITS Desert Circuit.

To Grand Circuit Champion Equitation 16-17, Ransome Rombauer.

To Reserve Grand Circuit Champion Equitation 12-13, Elli Yeager.

To Savannah Dukes and Ellie Yeager, Best Junior Riders Weeks 6 and 7 respectively.

To Kilian McGrath and Salerno, who placed second Weeks 3 and 5 in the $5,000 Mortgage Call Jumper Classic. She finished the circuit with a well-earned third in the last $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix on Georgy Maskrey’s BB Casablanca.

To Mackenzie Drazan and her new horse Waliba VDL for their fourth place finish out of 44 competitors in the $25,000 Junior/Amateur Grand Prix.

To Morgan Dickerson and Chapel Hill, Large Junior Hunter 16-17 Champion Week 7.

Best of luck this season to our Young Rider candidates: Morgan Dickerson, Mackenzie Drazan, Sarah Jane Haskins and Ransome Rombauer.

Thanks to the trainers who let us assist: John Bragg with Grady Lyman, Andrea Simpson with Summer Hill, and Elizabeth Reilly with Augusta Iwasaki. We enjoy sharing the journey.

Thanks to our associate trainers Teal Orlin and Daniel Ighani.

And a million thanks to our amazing grooming staff led by head groom, Hector Monroy.

bookmark_borderGeorge Morris Teams Up with Karen Healey for Whitethorne Ranch Clinic

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Somis, CA – December 10, 2014 – George Morris’ trip to the West Coast will continue this weekend as he heads to Whitehorne Ranch to teach a clinic at Karen Healey Stables. Scheduled for December 12-14, the legendary horseman and coach will be instilling the foundations of good horsemanship to eager riders and auditors from Southern California and surrounding areas.

George Morris ClinicAfter retiring as Chef d’Equipe of the United States Show Jumping Team, Morris has set his sights on developing the future of the sport by conducting clinics around the world. Focusing on helping riders develop correct form and function, Morris has often been referred to as the founding father of hunt seat equitation. Second to none, his teachings, technique and style are revered around the world. Over the course of his career, Morris has been highly successful as a rider, coach, clinician, author and judge.

“Every year, I get inspired and I learn something new every single time he comes,” said Melissa Jones of Karen Healey Stables “I think it’s a check-up for us to make sure we are doing things correctly. He is the best there is, and it’s perfect for us because Karen is a disciple of his. She learned most of her teaching style from him. I think he’s a brilliant, wonderful man. It’s such a pleasure to have him here every year and to continue learning from him.”

While spots to participate as a rider in the clinic filled up immediately, auditor positions are still available to gain knowledge from the esteemed Morris through observation. A waiting list is also available for riders should spots open up. Auditor spots are offered for $200 for all three day, $90 per day, or $50 per session. For group rates please contact Melissa Jones at (805) 794-0214.

The daily clinic schedule will begin with the first group of jumper riders at 9:00 a.m., followed by advanced riders at 11 a.m. The final group of equitation riders will commence at 2:00 p.m.

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bookmark_borderA History of Success: George Morris and Karen Healey Stables Team up for 2014 California Clinic

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November 22, 2014 | By Jackie McFarland

Karen Healey Stables is pleased to host their annual 2014 George H. Morris Clinic at Whitethorne Ranch in Somis, CA December 12-14, 2014. Morris has made this December clinic a must on his list for well over almost two decades.   Drawing participants and auditors from near and far, the legendary horseman’s knowledge is known to make an impact.

1970s Karen and George

Karen Healey and George Morris share a long history. Also well-respected for her teaching, Healey began her professional career working for Morris at Hunterdon from 1971 – 1974. During her time there, Healey immersed herself in the training techniques and methods that Morris utilizes to this day. Not only did she learn to apply his straightforward and comprehensive style to her future teaching career, but also the importance of being a well-rounded horseman outside of the show arena.

Karen Healey and George Morris

Located on the idyllic Whitethorne Ranch facility in Somis, CA Healey and her team offer an advanced training program for juniors and amateurs looking to excel in the equitation, jumper, and hunter rings.   A West Coast pioneer, Healey has developed champions since the 1980’s and her riders continue to excel to this day.

Whitethorne Ranch

Whitethorne Ranch

Held in December of each year, the clinic pulls in a host of equestrians for three days of intense learning and listening, as Morris teaches three sessions each day: Jumpers, Advanced Riding, and Equitation 3’6”.  To experience the celebrated trainer at work honing in on the finer points of his American Forward Riding System and essential horsemanship, see below.

 

Historically a sold out event, rider spots are limited so pay your deposit today.

 

CLINIC FEES:  $900 for the 3-days.  $300 non-refundable deposit due ASAP – no spots will be saved without a deposit.  Payment in full due, please contact Melissa.

AUDIT FEES:   $200 for all sessions, 3 days, paid in advance. Day option: $90. Per session option: $50.  Group rates are available, contact Melissa.

Breakfast and lunch will be served each day. 

Checks should be made to Karen Healey Stables and sent to: 
5501 Balcom Canyon Road, Somis, CA, 93066.

For more information please contact Melissa Jones at [email protected].

And here’s the More Info flyer/clinic link:

http://karenhealeystables.com/karen-healey-stables-hosts-george-morris-clinic-2014/

Whitethorne Ranch

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bookmark_borderElli Yeager Wins Onondarka Medal Final

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The National Sunshine Series was honored to host this year’s Onondarka Medal Final, a prestigious long-running event for young riders, many of whom have grown up to become iconic Grand Prix show jumping stars.

The top prize went to 12-year-old Elli Yeager of Westlake Village, California, who rode in memory of her friend, Shelby Drazan, who was taken at the young age of 17, a fellow prize winning rider. Elli won the medal final aboard Copperfield 39, a Dutch Warmblood. Elli, who just turned 12 in October, also placed well in numerous other classes, including a win in the Zone 10 Equitation Championship for Riders 11 Years of age and under.

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bookmark_borderOnondarka Finals and the National Sunshine Series

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We are so incredibly proud of all our riders this past week. Onondarka Medal Finals was a 1-2-3 finish for our students. Congratulations to Elli Yeager for taking home Champion. Reserve Champion was Katie Browne and a 3rd place finish for Emma Pacyna. Thanks Michelle Pacyna for letting us help with Emma! So proud of all three girls!!

onondarka 14Besides the Onondarka success, Elli won the 11 and under Equitation Finals, and was 3rd in $1,500 Hunter Derby with the wonderful Gryuere SM. Mackenzie Drazan won the USET, Katie was Champion Equitation 12-13 and Reserve Champion in the Equitation Finals 12-14, Finley was Reserve Champion Equitation 12-13, Ransome was Reserve Champion in the 15-17 Finals, and Morgan won the WIHS.

Congratulations to all of our riders on a great show.

 

 

bookmark_borderCapital Challenge Horse Show

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SJH AskaroGo SJ!!! Sarah Jane Haskins won the 3’3″ Junior Hunters at Capital Challenge out of 34 on Askaro the first day.  They continued on to be Reserve Champion and high score award winner! Thank you so much to Cara Anthony for leasing us this wonderful horse. He was also best horse in the WCHR Pro Finals!