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Greetings from Cor y
Where did 2010 go? I started my year traveling with friends
to Egypt and cruising the Nile. We also stayed at an ecolodge at a desert oasis. Fabulous trip!
In July, Lisa a I were off to Sweden for a 10 day trip to
watch Falsterbo International Horse Show. The Swedes
are such fun. They even had a rabbit jumping competition. I
recommend going for a few days if you ever get a chance!
In August, I traveled with Mette to the National Finals for
dressage. She had a great show, placing 9th and 10th in the
nation. Two weeks later, I was off to Georgia with Lulu and
Jordyn for the Eventing Championships where the girls
outdid themselves, placing 3rd and 4th in the nation.
In October, Beth Cannon and I were off to the World
Equestrian Games in Kentucky. We had a super time!
All in all it was a wonderful year. Lots of travel, friends, and
horses. Who could ask for more?
Thank you to everyone for helping to make 2010 such a
great time. I wish you and your families all the best for
the holidays and the New Year.
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Mette & Diani Lee: Results of
the 16th Asian Games
As reported in the
last newsletter, new
Mill Creeker Diani
Lee qualified to
compete in the
Asian Games in
Guangzhou, China
as part of the
M a l a y s i a n
Dressage Team.
Mette Rosencrantz
joined her in
Aachen Germany
before the team Mette with Diani, her horse Stravinsky and one
headed to China.
of Diani’s Malaysian teammates
The Games were
very successful for the Malaysian team, which ended up winning
the bronze medal. Diani’s teammates also won the silver and
bronze individual medals. As Mette noted in her blog postings
about the trip, they completely circled the globe as they journeyed
to and from the Games. You can read a complete account from
Mette on her blog at http://metterosencrantz.blogspot.com/.
American Eventing Championships Follow-up
LuLu Shamberg and Jordyn Horwitz qualified for and
competed in the AECs in Fairburn Georgia in September.
In the Junior Novice division, they came in 3rd and 4th,
respectively, ending on their Dressage scores. Be sure to
read their accounts of their experiences, which were
published in the November California Riding Magazine.
Check the Mill Creek website for links to the article.
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Mill Creek Fall Horse Show Repor t
FIRST PLACE WINNERS:
(complete results are available on the website)
Beginning Novice Equitation:
Emma Dunn
Third Level Equitation
Sofia Guarachi
Third Level Equitation over Fences
Veronica West
Adult Equitation
Sarah Mills
3rd & 4th Level Pleasure Horse
Stella Gage
Beginning Novice Gambler’s Choice
Lindsey Clark
Beg. Novice Equitation over Fences
Alana Billik
Beginning Novice Timed Jumpers
Tommy Greengard
First Level Equitation (Class 1)
Ofelia Christensen
First Level Equitation (Class 2)
Sophia Hsu
Novice Equitation
Sam Ottavi-Perez
Fourth Level Equitation
Arienne Martin
Second Level Equitation
Romy Leyon
Second Level Equitation over Fences
Kessely Irwin
Fourth Level Equitation over Fences
Noor de Falco
Fourth Level Timed Jumpers
Arienne Martin
Novice Equitation over Fences
Sam Ottavi-Perez
High Point Awards
High Point awards were given in the Beginning Novice and
Novice divisions.
High Point Beginning Novice Rider:
Alana Billik on Pumpkin
High Point Novice Rider:
Sam Ottavi-Perez on Kooper
In case you missed the Horse
Show tack sale...
Remember we always have
items listed for sale on the
Mill Creek Marketplace
page! This is a great way
to get excellent deals on
tack and riding equipment.
H ave s om e t h i n g
to sell?
Just email [email protected] with
details of any items you’d like to sell. Photos will be
included if you send them.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL
RIDERS AND AWARD WINNERS!
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Mill Creek Fall Horse Show Photo Galler y
Many more photos from the show are available on the Mill Creek Website!
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WELCOME!
CONGRATULATIONS...
Stacey Carr &
Vinny
S o f i a G u a ra ch i o n
p u rch a s i n g M e r r y G o
Ro u n d !
Stacey and Vinny moved from The
Paddock to Mill Creek to train with
Mette Rosencrantz. Vinny is a 7
year old Dutch Warmblood who
Stacey bought 2 years ago. Stacey is
a School Counselor at an
elementary school in South L.A.
Sofia’s family bought Merry from
LuLu Shamberg. The new pair was
very successful at the Mill Creek Fall
Horse Show!
Congratulations also
to Ke ssely Ir win!
Rodrigo Iglesias
& Lennox
Kessely in now the proud owner of
a 10 year old German Oldenburg
mare, who has evented through novice and also done some Hunter/
Jumpers.
Mill Creek welcomes Rodrigo and
his horse Lennox!
National Eventing Standings for 2010
Rider Name
Horse
Division
Place
Jordyn Horwitz
Apollo
Novice Junior Rider
2t
LuLu Shamberg
Merry Go Round
Novice Junior Rider
2t
Jordyn Horwitz
Apollo
Novice Horse
6t
LuLu Shamberg
Merry Go Round
Novice Horse
6t
Jordyn Horwitz
Apollo
U.S. Champion Eventing Pony
1t
LuLu Shamberg
Merry Go Round
U.S. Champion Eventing Pony
1t
Area VI Eventing Standings for 2010
Rider Name
Horse
Division
Place
Joe McKinley
Mister Brightside
Adult Amateur Novice Rider
3
Jordyn Horwitz
Apollo
Junior Novice Horse
1
LuLu Shamberg
Merry Go Round
Junior Novice Horse
2
Brittany Clark
Prestiges Town Gypsy
Junior Novice Horse
3
Sadie Buchenau
Puddles
Junior Novice Horse
9
Paulina Montgomery
King’s Cross
Junior Novice Horse
10
Madison Reeb
Raquel
Preliminary Young Rider
7t
Robyn Fisher Nash
Claire de Lune SE (owned by Rose Preliminary Horse
Sullivan)
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Meet the Trainer
Joe McKinley
Joe McKinley was
born and raised in
the San Francisco
Bay Area and has
been riding since
the age of seven.
He started working
with Teresa Korol
at the age of 10 and
worked with her to
compete through
the
Preliminary
Level until leaving
for college in 2001.
He attended the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and
graduated in 2005 with a B.S. degree. Upon returning
from school, he began riding with Teresa again and
working with her as an assistant. He has shown several
horses for clients of Dayna Lynn Pugh and has
schooled other clients’ horses up through intermediate
level. Joe has a reputation for getting the job done with
tact, finesse and a lovely quiet manner. Joe's riding
technique encourages the horses to like and respect
him.
Joe has a very interesting non-equestrian history and is
a very well-rounded individual. While at academy, he
played on the rugby team for four years and traveled
around the world, from the Far East to the
Mediterranean. After attending the academy, he
worked as third officer on an oil tanker from Louisiana
to Florida and also worked as a captain of tug and crew
boats on the San Francisco Bay. He still maintains his
“unlimited, any oceans” Coast Guard license and
occasionally works as captain of yachts on the bay.
Joe won the Open Novice division at Galway in
November on Mister Brightside and he placed third in
the Adult Amateur Novice Rider division in Area VI
for 2010.
Cory is very pleased to have a rider like Joe to school
our jumping horses, and help train our event riders.
Those of you who have the opportunity to work with
Joe will benefit from his knowledge.
Upcoming Shows
EVENTS/HORSE TRIALS
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Galway Downs Winter Horse Trials
Ram Tap Horse Trials
Twin Rivers Horse Trials
Flintridge Horse Trials & Combined Test
DRESSAGE SHOWS
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Dressage Holiday Special (LAEC)
L.A. Winter Dressage (LAEC)
SHOW DATE
February 5 - 6
February 19 - 20
March 4 - 6
March 12 - 13
SHOW DATE
December 11 - 12
January 29 - 30
ENTRY DUE
January 18
February 1
February 15
February 22
ENTRY DUE
November 26
TBD
Looking for some local equestrian fun during the Holidays?
Check out the Tournament of Roses Equestfest at the Los Angeles Equestrian
Center on December 29, 2010 from 11am - 3pm. More information is available
online at: http://www.tournamentofroses.com/events/equestfest.asp
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Cory’s horse, Coby, amused his young visitors
during the Mill Creek Fall Horse Show.
Winter Day Camps
We will be teaching two weeks of Winter Day camps in
December: December 21 - 24 & December 28 - 31.
Each camp is 3 1/2 days, with a half day on the Fridays.
The cost for the camp is $275 for each week, or $80 per
day, Monday through Thursday and $35 for Friday.
The lesson schedules are as follows:
Day
1st/2nd Level 3rd/4th Level
(Vivian)
(Joe)
BN/Novice
(Cory)
Tues - Thurs
9:30am &
12:30pm
10:30am &
1:30pm
10:30am &
1:30pm
Friday
9:30am
10:30am
10:30am
One hour of activities will be scheduled between the
lessons Tuesday - Thursday.
Recent Show Results
COPPER MEADOWS, SEPT. 10-12
Open Novice Championship
2nd: Joe McKinley
& Mister Brightside
Novice Rider Championship
2nd: Sadie Buchenau & Puddles
6th: Brittany Clark & Prestiges
Town Gypsy
AMERICAN EVENTING CHAMP.
SEPT. 9-12
Novice Junior Championship
3rd: LuLu Shamberg & Merry Go
Round
4th: Jordyn Horwitz & Apollo
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TWIN RIVERS INT’L. HORSE TRIALS
SEPT. 24-26
Young Event Horse 5 year old
Championship
1st: Good to Go, owned by Lorie
Fee, ridden by Robyn Fisher Nash
Novice Horse
1st: Set Sail, owned by Kathryn
Johnson, ridden by Robyn Fisher
Nash
6th: Good to Go, owned by Lorie
Fee, ridden by Robyn Fisher Nash
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GALWAY DOWNS INT’L. THREE
DAY EVENT, NOV. 4-7
YR Training Rider
1st: Sadie Buchenau & Puddles
Open Novice
1st: Joe McKinley & Mr. Brightside
Novice Horse
3rd: Set Sail, owned by Kathryn
Johnson, ridden by Robyn Fisher
Nash
MILL CREEK DRESSAGE SHOW ON
JANUARY 30, 2011!
We will have classes for the new Beginning
Novice & Novice Eventing tests, in
addition to regular Dressage show tests.
1881 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga, California 90290
(310) 455-1116 ◊ http://www.millcreekequestriancenter.com