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There’s a new kid on the HITS Desert Circuit block. His name is Christian Heineking and he didn’t make his entrance to a new circuit quietly – he debuts in the desert as the leading rider in the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix Rider Standings. Hailing from Germany and based out of October Hill Farm in Texas, Heineking is at HITS Thermal with his wife, Erin Davis-Heineking, and a string of horses. After dominating the $41,000 LEG Anniversary Grand Prix, going one-two with his mounts NKH Selena and River of

Dreams, Heineking won the $50,000 LEGIS Grand Prix. NKH Selena, owned by NKH, LLC is the horse that got him to the World Cup qualifier win, pocketing two victories in a row in Los Angeles.

The win in the World Cup qualifier, coupled

with his most successful season yet, shot Heineking to the top of the AIG Million Standings with a total of $34,800 won aboard NKH Selena. “Selena is a young horse, but she really stepped up for me during that second week in Los Angeles,” said Heineking of the nine-year-old Hanoverian mare that he has been riding since her five-year-old year. “She has a great attitude and every time she walks in the ring, she wants a win.”

Joining the likes of World Cup champions, Olympians and million-dollar veterans at HITS Thermal, Heineking is matched with a crowd of hopeful, and very capable, contenders for the AIG Million. “To be leading this group of riders is a compliment to me as a rider, as well as my horses. It feels great,” he admitted.

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River of Dreams, Heineking’s go-to grand prix mount, settles into their barn aisle at HITS Thermal. Photo by Lindsay Yandon

Christian Heineking and River of Dreams jump their first grand prix of the HITS Desert Circuit. Photo by Lindsay Yandon

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Christian Heineking: Pferdewirtschaftsmeister, Newlywed, the One to Beat at HITS Thermal By Lindsay Yandon

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Read each week for an insider’s look at who we think will be the top West Coast contenders for the HITS Championship at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York September 3-7.

Hannah Von HeideggerHannah Von Heidegger’s overall riding goal, like that of many young riders, is to one day make the U.S. Olympic Team. Her immediate goals, however, are to win her first grand prix at the 2014 HITS Desert Circuit, and qualify for the Bayer’s Legend Injectable Solution (hyaluronate sodium) $250,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix at the HITS Championship.

Sixteen-year-old Von Heidegger hails from Los Angeles, rides with Will Simpson and will be piloting three primary mounts in the desert this year. Between a feisty,

‘red-headed’ mare and two new rides, Von Heidegger has big plans for the jumper rings. An accomplished hunter and equitation rider in her own right, Von Heidegger is now chasing grand prix glory.

Von Heidegger challenged the Desert Circuit I Junior/Amateur-Owner High Jumper Classic with both Axl Rose and E-Unanime De La Haie, owned by Monarch International.

Simpson, an Olympic Gold Medalist, is confident that Von Heidegger is going places in his sport. “It’s a very rare opportunity for a trainer like myself to have a rider with all the ingredients,” said Simpson of his student.

“She has the guts, the determination and

the feel – everything it takes to be a jumper rider. The only thing she lacks is experience, and I have plenty of that,” he added with a grin.

According to Simpson, it’s only a matter of time before Von Heidegger’s name is making headlines in the show jumping world.

Here’s a closer look at Hannah Von Heidegger:

HNW: How old were you when you first sat on a horse?HVH: I started riding when I was three, took a few years off because I thought I wanted to be a gymnast, but came back to the saddle when I was seven. HNW: When you aren’t riding or competing, what are you doing?HVH: School work! I am in 11th grade at Campbell Hall High School in Los Angeles and right now I am studying for my SATs. I still have a year and a half to think about colleges, but right now my top choice is Georgetown University.HNW: Who is your favorite sports team?HVH: My twin brother Max’s basketball team. HNW: What’s your biggest strength as a rider?HVH: My hunger and determination to do well and win. I really want it and I will do what it takes.HNW: What’s your biggest weakness as a rider?HVH: I am really hard on myself.

Hannah Von Heidegger is seeing dollar signs thinking about competing at the HITS Championship in September for a share of $250,000 and will ride in the Jr/A-O High Jumper Classics at HITS Thermal in an effort to head east this fall.

She concluded, “It’s certainly the most amount of money I have ever ridden for and it would be great to get there.”

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Von Heidegger and Axl Rose compete at HITS Thermal.Photo by Lindsay Yandon

Von Heidegger and her trainer Will Simpson.

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RIDERS TO WATCH: Juniors Eye Bayer’s Legend $250,000 Injectable Solution (hyaluronate sodium) Jr/A-O Jumper Prixby Lindsay Yandon


The alarm goes off at 5am and you have a full day of riding in the hot desert sun, so you stop to grab a quick morning pastry and vanilla coffee. As the day goes by, you skip lunch and snack on the tack room treats. By dinner time, you're exhausted, hungry and will eat just about anything that comes your way. Does this pattern sound familiar to you? Many riders are challenged by how to properly fuel themselves at the show. That is why it is crucial to make a plan and set aside a few minutes in your day to eat well.

Marisa Metzger explains that, “it is important to be healthy because you need to be sharp. I can feel a huge difference in my riding in terms of knowing where I am and being more in tune when I eat right, versus eating wrong.”

PLANNINGHaving a plan is the first step to ensuring that you will eat healthy meals that will support you in riding your best. After all, showing is not a weekend getaway where you can go back to eating well on Monday. This is the weekly lifestyle of an equestrian athlete! Before heading to the show, take a few minutes to consider the following:

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TIMINGMarisa's biggest challenge is having time to eat. “When you're showing 12 horses, and they are back to back, it's hard to find time to sit down and eat. So, you end up munching on things that have a lot of sugar

The Equestrian Health Coach: Eating Healthy at HITS Thermal with Marisa Metzger by: Kimball Willson, Certified Health Coach

Marisa Metzger and Maillisko compete in the High Performance Hunters last week at HITS Thermal. Photo by: Dr. Piper Klemm

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that make you feel like you're doing well until you crash. If you feel like you're wavering a little bit, you have to stop and take time.”

Do you eat your lunch running between rings or worse, between rides? Eating a meal may only take 10 – 15 minutes, so sit down, breath and eat calmly, noticing the flavors, chewing your food thoroughly. Chewing leads to smooth digestion and greater assimilation of nutrients by initiating the release of digestive enzymes that break down food. If you are having trouble making time, set an alarm on your phone and schedule the break for yourself. Taking a few extra minutes to eat mindfully will help you get in touch with your body and what it needs, and will also prevent indigestion when you ride!

CHOOSINGMarisa is aware of what her body needs to perform her best. “I am serious about my protein; I have to have two eggs in the morning every time I'm showing. I learned a couple years ago that if you don't start your day well, with a lot of protein, you can never catch up.”

If you have to eat at the show, try to go to the food vendors early before the crowd so you can ask them to make modifications if necessary. Look for meals that have protein for energy, such as morning eggs, the turkey breast sandwich, or a salad with chicken. Grab a menu in advance - knowing what your options are before you

are hungry and at the front of the line will help you to make better, healthier choices.

Packing food is the best option because you have complete control over what you eat. Set aside time the evening before to make your meals so you are not rushing in the morning. A morning protein

shake may be a good solution for a quick morning breakfast. Also, keeping a stash of healthy food in the tack room will help to keep you on track and eating well. Single servings of nuts, veggies with hummus, fruit with nut-butters, canned fish, and hardboiled eggs are great options to have on hand when hunger strikes at the show.

Remember, taking the time to fuel your body with healthy food will help to give you the energy you need to ride your best!

Kimball Willson is a certified Health Coach with an extensive background in the equestrian industry.

As a lifelong rider and competitor, she understands the dietary and lifestyle struggles faced by today's equestrian athletes. She specializes in guiding and supporting riders of all levels who want to gain more energy, improve their diet and lifestyle, and ultimately perform their best in the ring. Learn more and get your free copy of “3 Common Health Mistakes that are Ruining Your Ride” at EquestrianHealthCoach.com.


“I can feel a huge difference in my riding in terms of knowing where I am and being more in tune when I eat right, versus eating wrong.” - Marisa Metzger

Duncan McFarlane Wishes the Best for ‘Horse of a Lifetime’ By Lindsay Yandon

The grand prix ring at HITS Thermal will soon be missing the antics of one Mr. Whoopy. The sale of the 12-year-old stallion to Saer Coulter and Copernicus Stables was announced last week and Whoopy (Contendro—Whoopy, Watzmann), previously owned by Simone Coxe and Duncan McFarlane, will make his way east next week with Coulter and trainers Markus and Meredith Beerbaum. Mr. Whoopy, 12, came to McFarlane, who rides for New Zealand but is based in San Ramon, California, as a five-year-old. From the moment they met, McFarlane knew he was special. “He is the kindest horse I have ever been around and truly enjoys what he does,” he said.

McFarlane has been riding Mr. Whoopy since the stallion was five and their top placings have McFarlane currently sitting fourth in the North American West Coast League World Cup standings.

Helen McNaught, McFarlane’s wife and business partner, characterized Mr. Whoopy as the ‘horse of a lifetime’, to which McFarlane admittedly agreed. “I don’t think there’s anything this horse can’t do!” he said. “There isn’t a course in the world that he can’t jump.”

Known best for their tendency to save the stallion’s jump for big events, McFarlane and McNaught did just that to land some impressive wins during their campaign together. Highlighted by a second place in the 2011 Zoetis $1 Million Grand

Prix at the HITS Championship in Saugerties, New York, 3rd in the 2013 AIG $1 Million Grand Prix in Thermal and a handful of World Cup qualifying wins, Mr. Whoopy and McFarlane have experienced some of the greatest highs in the sport.

“I remember walking into the ring in Saugerties for the Zoetis Million and thinking, ‘what am I doing here?’” said McFarlane. “But Whoopy really stepped up and he jumped incredibly that day.”

Coulter is spending most of the winter in Wellington, Florida, but will be in Thermal, California this week to compete Springtime in the World Cup qualifier during HITS Desert Circuit II. She’ll take Mr. Whoopy back to Wellington, before he accompanies her to show in Europe this summer.

“Duncan and Helen have done an incredible job producing him,” said Coulter of San Francisco. “We’ve watched him compete with Duncan for several years and always thought he was an impressive horse.” Coulter tried Mr. Whoopy in November during the Los Angeles National and, according to her, is looking forward to his playful personality.

“It takes time to get to know a horse – he and Duncan were great partners – but he has an amazing personality. He is playful, but he is also very smart,” said Coulter.

For McFarlane, Whoopy’s playful nature was a sure sign of happiness. “I think we can all learn a lot from this horse,” he said. “He comes out every day with a smile on his face and puts everyone around him in a good mood. He truly loves his job and I was lucky enough to be his designated driver.”

McFarlane admits that while it’s always a hard decision to let one of your top horses go, he sees a good match in Mr. Whoopy and Coulter. “He’s a very sensitive horse, but Saer has a great team behind her and she seems to really bond with her horses,” he said. “We have done our very best to leave him with a lot left, and I think he will continue to be great.”

Duncan’s top three 3 ‘Mr. Whoopy’ moments1. 2nd in the Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix (2011)2. 3rd in the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix (2013)3. Win in the $100,000 Del Mar Grand Prix (2013)


McFarlane and McNaught on one of their famous hacks. Photo by Sara Jorgensen

McFarlane and Mr. Whoopy flying high. ©ESI Photography

McFarlane and Mr. Whoopy celebrate a clear round in the 2011 Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS Saugerties. ©ESI Photography


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Ashlee Bond Clarke rode to an “icing on the cake” win aboard Little Valley Farms’ Chela LS in the first $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, of the season. A concussion at the Los Angeles National sidelined her in early November, and she admitted that just being back in the show ring was enough. “I was going to be happy today no matter what the results were,” she said. “Considering what happened to me, today was just a positive day.”

After retiring the partner of a lifetime, Cadett 7, this year, Bond Clarke admits that she and Chela LS are developing a similar partnership.

“It’s hard to say that she is the most game horse I have ever ridden because she has big shoes to fill, but she is beyond careful, naturally fast and super smart,” said Bond Clarke of the mare she purchased from Simon Nizri in July. Chela LS will be coming ten this year. “If I get her focused and keep myself in check, she is game for anything.”

While a new ride for Bond Clarke, the pair has 14 grand prix starts and already three wins un-der their belt. The goal, says Bond Clarke, is the World Cup Qualifiers offered at HITS Thermal during the winter circuit.


Ashlee Bond Clarke and Chela LS ©Flying Horse Photography

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Christian Heineking continued from Page 1of Mecklenburg, Germany and earned his Pferdewirtschaftsmeister - the highest level of training in Germany – early in his career. He was mentored by famed German trainers including the likes of Michael Thieme, father of 2011 Zoetis Million victor André Thieme.

According to Heineking, he grew up riding casually, but always knew that one day horses would be a full-time part of his life. “I always knew that this is what I wanted to do, but I never thought it would take me here,” he said. While training and riding young horses, preparing them for a grand prix future, Heineking makes many nods to his traditional foundation. “I build a strong basis and use fundamental German methods, including speaking German to bring the horses along.”

In the U.S., Heineking met and married Erin Davis last May before becoming head trainer at her family’s farm, October Hill. Both Heineking and Davis-Heineking took to the grand prix ring during Desert Circuit I and plan to have several horses competing in the CSI-W2* events coming up during II and IV. “I am lucky enough to have very capable horses and the goal is to hopefully qualify for some big classes and get Selena to the International scene,” said Heineking.

The stylish, soft-spoken Heineking started the Desert Circuit off on top of the AIG Million Standings, but will have six weeks of competition to defend his title. No matter the outcome, there is one sure thing about AIG Million Sunday – not a single person will be thinking “Heineking who?”.

Christian Heineking tops the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix Rider Rankings and will look to leave his mark on the upcoming circuit. Photo by Lindsay Yandon


Circuit Standings Top 3 - Hunters - Week I

HORSE OWNER RIDER POINTSAdequan Hunter County Line Ann Deren-Lewis Jenny Karazissis 33 Roccoco Avery Hellman Hope Glynn 26 Gorgeous George Anne Stevenson Heidi Snider Evans 16Adult Hunter 18 - 35 Leonetti Stephanie Goodson Stephanie Goodson 23 Cinderella Sarah Bigbee Sarah Bigbee 20 Symphony Amy Knox Katie Cook 16Adult Hunter 36 - 45 Victorias Secret Tiffany Sandor Tiffany Sandor 42 Glory Bound Debbie Boyle Patricia Brooke 36 Rumor Has It Stephanie Von Gortler Stephanie Von Gortler 18Adult Hunter 46 - 55 Corinna Harriet Posner Harriet Posner 22 Bertolucci Patricia Brutten Patricia Brutten 20.5 Va Bene Patricia Brutten Patricia Brutten 16.5Adult Hunter 56 & Over Feliano Debra Powers Debra Powers 30 Dolce Laurie Jueneman Linda Priboth 19.5 Johnny Drum Debra Chambers Debra Chambers 18Amateur Owner Hunter 18 - 35 Brenner Emily Winkler Emily Winkler 22 Sandro Bay Emma Gerber Emma Gerber 21.5 Easy Company Haley Farms, LLC Tiffany Sullivan 20Amateur Owner Hunter 18 - 35 3'3 Lugano Alexis Meadows Alexis Meadows 26 Celtic Mountain Home Stables Taylor Siebel 20.5 Adele Woodvale Inc Chelsea Samuels 16.5Amateur Owner Hunter 36 & Over Comex Gold Lee Kellogg Sadrian Lee Kellogg Sadrian 30 Willow CBF Julie Hancock Julie Hancock 13 Romance Amy Gallagher Amy Gallagher 10.5Amateur Owner Hunter 36 & Over 3'3 Wingman Lee Kellogg Sadrian John French 24 Snowed In Holly Scapa Holly Scapa 20 MTM Inside Scoop Mr & Mrs Ken Mackenzie Didi MacKenzie 17Baby Green Hunter Summertime Pastorino Hay & Ranch Supply Inc Hope Glynn 24 Felix Silver Spring Farm Garrett Warner 23 Small Inspiration Iwasaki & Reilly John French 18Children's Hunter 13 & Under SideKick Briana Sukert Briana Sukert 34 Aspen Georgy Maskrey-Segesman Elli Yeager 17 Fine Design Kaitlyn Lovingfoss Kaitlyn Lovingfoss 13Children's Hunter 14 - 17 Sorbet Grace Tuton Grace Tuton 29 Cinematic Ayanna Frey Ayanna Frey 20 Little White Lie Madison David Madison David 17.5Children's Hunter Pony Candy Crush JH Sporthorses Alexa Leong 21 Astro Boy Walden Farm Kailin Kerzner 21 Chiccobello Alexa Leong Alexa Leong 18.5First Year Green Hunter Willow CBF Julie Hancock Philip Cillis 18.5 Crockett John French John French 16 Saphir West Coast Equine Partners LLC Jenny Karazissis 16Green Conformation Ultime Espoir Barbara Chapin John French 31 Ciao Brittyn Niemi Carleton Brooks 26 Heart And Soul Camilla Brinkman John Bragg 19.5


Photos by Lindsay Yandon and Joe Norick1. Erin Davis-Heineking at attention before her HITS Thermal debut. 2. The Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium was a popular hacking spot on move-in day. 3. Hope Glynn’s boot did all the talking after she had three horses in the top ten of the Devoucoux Hunter Prix. 4. Henri Hall, Champion in the HITS Adult Hunter 2’9” division, was named Horze Equestrian Champion of the week. 5. Staying warm in the desert. 6. Bayer joined the HITS Sponsor family in 2014 – who’s headed east for the Bayer’s Legend® (hyaluronate sodium) Injectable Solution $250,000 High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix. 7. 44 days until the 2014 AIG Million. 8. John Anderson and Kelly Hirsch of Canada’s Rocky Mountain Show Jumping. 9. Beth Bowlen, daughter of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, was sporting her Broncos gear in between rides. 10. The Platinum Club makes its HITS Thermal debut. 11. Learning courses at Hunter 2. 12. Enduardo Menezes earns some hardware.

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HORSE OWNER RIDER POINTSGreen Pony Hunter Kingston JH Sporthorses Dalan Laughlin 51 Chiccobello Alexa Leong Peyton Warren 21 Whatdoyasay Bianca Jenkins Bianca Jenkins 17.25High Performance Working Hunter Clue Corinne Bevis John French 26.5 Skyfall Harriet Posner Archibald Cox 24 Cipriani Michele Stabile Jamie Taylor 15HITS Adult Hunter 2'9" Shadow Box Alexandra Mc Donald Henri Hall 26 Frederick Sabrina Hellman Sarah Hellman 16 Va Bene Patricia Brutten Patricia Brutten 14.5HITS Child Hunter 2'9" Zapateada Briana Sukert Briana Sukert 23 SideKick Briana Sukert Briana Sukert 16 Cold Smoke Nancy Moore Katrina Komitsch 10HITS Hunter Cadbury Megan Henderson Megan Henderson 38 Harlow Nan Johnston Laura Mormann 36 Cadet Marta Mazess John French 16Junior Hunter Pure Abundance Mountain Home Stables Hunter Siebel 22 C Coast Z Mountain Home Stables Hunter Siebel 22 Cansas Grady Lyman Grady Lyman 22Junior Hunter Low 3'3" Paloma Mark Miness Eliza Foster 26.5 Enlighten Tara Heffernan Tara Heffernan 22 Portrait Maile Burtech Maile Burtech 15Large Junior Hunter 16-17 Rumba Dogwood Hill LLC Destry Spielberg 30.5 Chapel Hill Morgan Dickerson Morgan Dickerson 24 King's Peak Emma Waldfogel Emma Waldfogel 17.5

Amateur Alec Lawler Impresses in Grand Prix Ring

After riding in a Junior/Amateur-Owner High Jumper Classic earlier in the day, Alec Lawler of Atherton, California stepped up to the big time on Sunday and bested a field of 32 horse-and-rider combinations in the $50,000 Tuff Rider/Equine Couture Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis.

The senior earth systems major at Stanford University rides with Burt Mutch, and admits that “the goal” is to ride professionally upon his graduation. “We are here aiming for the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix and both World Cup Qualifiers while we are here in Thermal,” said Lawler.

Anyone watching Sunday’s event at HITS Thermal would agree that Lawler has the talent and the horses to get him to the top of the sport. He piloted two self-owned mounts with Agamemnon and Dauphin De Muze, jumping to the blue with the latter, an 11-year-old imported Belgian Warmblood gelding.

Alec Lawler and Dauphin De Muze ©Flying Horse Photography


HORSE OWNER RIDER POINTSLarge Pony Hunter Kingston JH Sporthorses Dalan Laughlin 31 Party Favor John Bragg Brooke Morin 31 Salt Water Taffy Kaitlyn Lovingfoss Kaitlyn Lovingfoss 23Large Schooling Pony Hunter Whatdoyasay Bianca Jenkins Bianca Jenkins 30 Party Favor John Bragg Brooke Morin 28 Salt Water Taffy Kaitlyn Lovingfoss Kaitlyn Lovingfoss 20Long/Short Stirrup Hunters Ice Breaker Stella Wasserman Stella Wasserman 38 Pixczar Dawn Bodell Dawn Bodell 28 Miracle on 34th Rolling Acres Luke Jensen 26Low Hunter Frederick Sabrina Hellman Hope Glynn 36 Boss Laura Wasserman John French 32 Campari Helen Mc Evoy Hope Glynn 21Medium Pony Hunter Always Happy Laura Strasburg Brooke Morin 34 Madeline Margaret McGovern Alivia Hart 21 Maybelline Alivia Hart Alivia Hart 19Medium Schooling Pony Hunter Fine Art Bianca Jenkins Bianca Jenkins 30 Astro Boy Walden Farm Kailin Kerzner 16 Madeline Margaret McGovern Alivia Hart 16Modified Adult Hunter Charmant Courtney Sibert Courtney Sibert 31 Pops Panda Barbara Brown Barbara Brown 20 Cosette Susan Thompson Susan Thompson 10.5Modified Child Hunter Mr. Darcy Annie Thomas Augusta Iwasaki 22 Senator Kailin Kerzner Kailin Kerzner 20 Levity Tommi Stockham Tommi Stockham 12Modified Junior Hunter 3'3" Cafe de Colombia Mountain Home Stables Hunter Siebel 30 Crusader Pastorino Hay & Ranch Supply Inc Paige Pastorino 11 Quesera John Bragg Grady Lyman 6.5Performance Hunter 3'3" Tuscany Emily Sukert Jenny Karazissis 34.5 Norwegian Wood Kelly Straeter Jenny Karazissis 34 Lassalle Emma Townsend Hope Glynn 26Performance Hunter 3'6" - 3'9" King's Peak Emma Waldfogel Hope Glynn 30 Zarah R55 Corry Smallegange Jenny Karazissis 26 Triton Z Kaitlyn Van Konynenburg Carleton Brooks 10Pre-Adult Hunter Andiamo Shabe Behzadpour Shabe Behzadpour 42 Panta Ray Allison Barrett Allison Barrett 22 Lanaken Haley Farms, LLC Stephanie Love 14.5

Saturday, February 1 is Pony Club Day at HITS!

United States Pony Club (USPC) members from all over Southern California will visit HITS Thermal February 1. USPC develops character, leadership, confidence and sense of community in youth through a program that teaches the care of horses, riding and a variety of mounted sports. What separates USPC from other youth equestrian organizations is the emphasis that is placed on horse management.

Stop by the Pony Club booth located just outside the GoRentals VIP Club to bid on silent auction items. All proceeds will benefit the USPC National Competition in Kentucky. If any riders, trainers or ex “pony clubers” are interested in getting involved with Pony Club Day at HITS, see Elizabeth in the horse show office.

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HORSE OWNER RIDER POINTSPre-Child Hunter Horse Memphis Elizabeth Gabler Annalise Gabler 24 Mr. Darcy Annie Thomas Augusta Iwasaki 20 WT Who Knew Wild Turkey Farm, LLC Katie Lee 20Pre-Green Hunter Boss Laura Wasserman John French 37 Shangri-La Shari Roseboom Nick Haness 11 Sorbet Grace Tuton Tracy Burroughs 11Regular Conformation Hunter Carma Montana Coady John French 49 Idyllic Ann Thornton John Bragg 33 Bay Lane Noelle Wolf John French 28Second Year Green Hunter Comex Gold Lee Kellogg Sadrian John French 33 Undeniable Kelly Straeter Jenny Karazissis 31 Y Wonder Y West Coast Equine Partners LLC Jenny Karazissis 14.5Small Junior Hunter 16-17 Illusion Dogwood Hill LLC Destry Spielberg 34 Zaretina Brian Wee Emma Waldfogel 24 Pringle Lily Blavin Lily Blavin 23.5Small Pony Hunter Small Introduction Iwasaki & Reilly Augusta Iwasaki 51 Heavenly Patch of Blue Kellie Purfoy Anna Moellenhoff 27.5 All That Sonoma Valley Stables Inc Avery Glynn 18Small Schooling Pony Hunter Bit of Flurries Avery/ Sonoma Valley Stables Glynn Avery Glynn 28 All That Sonoma Valley Stables Inc Avery Glynn 20.5 Land's End Wye Me Alexa Leong Alexa Leong 20.5Thermal Adult Hunter 2'3" Special Delivery Moonlite Beach LLC Jerrie Calandra 20 Endeavor Linda Gatti Sears Claire Sears 20 Nigel Eleanor Hellman Sabrina Hellman 16Thermal Child Hunter 2'3" Gentry Rosie Garlock Brooke Morin 22 Summertime Pastorino Hay & Ranch Supply Inc Paige Pastorino 20 Sgt.Pepper Caroline Goodman Caroline Goodman 16Training Hunter WT Who Knew Wild Turkey Farm, LLC Hope Glynn 38 Autobahn Jordan Matteri Hope Glynn 12 Shadow Box Alexandra Mc Donald Henri Hall 10


The West Coast’s top hunter riders flexed their muscles this weekend at HITS Thermal and battled for top prizes in the first $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix of the HITS Desert Circuit. John French of Woodside, California and Jenny Karazissis of Calabasas, California traded off at the top, with French collecting first and third, while Karazissis was second and fourth.

French and Elizabeth Gabler’s Soldier were the pair to beat, earning a pair of 87s for the top prize. French imported Soldier, an eight-year-old gelding from Ireland, two years ago and sold him to Gabler. “He is such an easy going horse,” said French. “He has done the Medals and the Maclays with Sophie Simpson and did the WIHS Equitation Finals at the Washington International Horse Show last year as a seven-year old.”

Not only did Soldier compete in Washington, he won the Equitation Final with Maddy Darst aboard, proving that he can win in any ring.

John French and Soldier ©Flying Horse Photography

John French Wins, Named Charles Owen Leading Hunter Rider

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Circuit Standings Top 3 - Jumpers - Week I

HORSE OWNER RIDER POINTSAdult Amateur Jumper Low Boulahrouz Shannon Becker Shannon Becker 20 Zalza Gavin Brodin Gavin Brodin 10 Azura K Hannah Maley Hannah Maley 10Adult Jumper 18-35 Precious McLain Ward Ariel Black 16 Bonaparte Dinnia DiGennaro Dinnia DiGennaro 15 Pikador Brenna Puckett Brenna Puckett 10Adult Jumper 36-49 Traveler Christine O'Hanlon Christine O'Hanlon 32 Arwin Jorge Zavala Jorge Zavala 20 Wakyra Christine O'Hanlon Christine O'Hanlon 16Adult Jumper 50 & Over Musketeer Blue Meadows, LLC Leslie Cox 17 Sharper Image Deanna Van Valer Melanie Rapp 15.5 Sotnia Melanie Rapp Melanie Rapp 14Child Jumper 15/U Lexia B Gigi Papasavvas Gigi Papasavvas 24 I Adore Fadora Katie Munson Katie Munson 12 Jays Way Kenzie Sullivan Kenzie Sullivan 10Child Jumper 16-17 Sherry Lady Peyton Warren Alexa Avila 26 Voodoo Robert Blanchette Lena Block 15 Peninsula Fly Boy Marilyn Dawson-Dixon Mia Bray 10Child Jumper Low Lexia B Gigi Papasavvas Gigi Papasavvas 31 Quaya Hannah Loly Hannah Loly 12 Cassal's Diamond Maryam Ghassemi Maryam Ghassemi 10Level 3 Jumper Ariva Jensma Emily Moffitt Emily Moffitt 14 Zodan Amy Emerson Susan Hutchison 12 Vicky D'Omia N Laura Gregg Helen McNaught-McFarlane 10Level 4 Jumper Nalisco Tatabra Katie Cameron Hugh Mutch 22 W Natal Simone Coxe Hugh Mutch 16 No Nonsense Z P2 Capital LLC Toni McIntosh 14Modified Child/Adult Jumper U Rascal Melanie Brooks Melanie Brooks 20 Livingston Abby Lincoln Julia Hanssen 14 Godspeed Rachel M. Torok Rachel M. Torok 10Amateur Jumper Low Alonzo Ali Ramsay Ali Ramsay 476 Enfuego Margrethe Peggy Munkdale Margrethe Peggy Munkdale 300 Forget Me Knot Alana Butler Alana Butler 228Amateur Owner Jumper Medium Darcilion Caroline Shone Dominique Shone 273 Conamour Caroline Delehanty Caroline Delehanty 267.4 Ballintogher Mustateer Gavin Brodin Gavin Brodin 267Junior Jumper Low Quattro Eduardo Menezes Kelsey Maloney 254 Ariva Jensma Emily Moffitt Emily Moffitt 202 Orion CWF Madison Myro Madison Myro 191Junior Jumper Medium Manchester Alexandra Worthington Alexandra Worthington 207.6 Conquistador Sarah Jane Haskins Sarah Jane Haskins 183.8 Carl Casim Peyton Warren Peyton Warren 159



HORSE OWNER RIDER POINTSJunior/A-O Jumper High Heraldo S Mei Mei Zhu Mei Mei Zhu 270 Kalvinretto C&M Partnership LLC Caroline Lynn 252 Ramazzotti 54 Adrienne Dixon Adrienne Dixon 180Level 5 Jumper Elle Mark Cassar Kristin Hardin 1016 Apropros N' Liefnebber Shaine Sotski Chris Surbey 570 Vicky D'Omia N Laura Gregg Helen McNaught-McFarlane 509.2Level 6 Jumper SIG Excel SIG International, Inc. Susan Hutchison 1302 Acorina Monarch International William Simpson 616 No More Talk Amanda Nichols Guy Thomas 540Level 7 Jumper Welfare Shalanno Farms LLC Dutch Andrew Ramsay 432 Banba Signe Ostby Karl Cook 348 Quidam Blue Juniper Farms & Equitop Farms Jill Henselwood 288Level 8 Jumper Coupido Mercedes Benz Carlos Hank Jr Eduardo Menezes 4500 Ace Abigail Weese Abigail Weese 3300 Legis Touch The Sun LEGISequine.com Jenni McAllister 2250YJC 6 Year-Olds Chuck Norris Marina Skye Bynum Peter Petschenig 300 Detroit 32 Enrique Gonzalez Mandy Porter 250 Brave Jacqueline Attwood-Dupont Erin Duffy 220YJC 7 & 8 Year-Olds Ace of Hearts Little Valley Farms Ashlee Bond Clarke 250 Chaya Cristalle Rebecca Lewis Mandy Porter 150 Casena Eduardo Menezes Enrique Gonzalez 150

Katie CookMeets Her Match

Katie Cook had never jumped a jump on Symphony, owned by Amy Knox, before she arrived at HITS Thermal last week. The pair became fast friends, however, jumping to three blue ribbons during Week I, winning the Marshall & Sterling Adult Medal on

Friday and guiding Symphony to the top of an Adult Hunter class on Saturday before winning the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix on Sunday.

“This horse jumps great from anywhere,” said Cook. “I always know that whatever the distance, he is always going to give me a great effort.”

Katie Cook and Symphony ©Flying Horse Photography

SVS Signature Sport Horse Auction Debutsat HITS Thermal

SVS Horse Sales proudly announces the HITS Desert Circuit debut of its Signature Sport Horse Auction on Saturday, February 8 in the Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium. The auction will get underway at 5pm and will be accompanied by refreshments. All horses in the SVS Sport Horse Auction will be stables on the HITS Desert horse Park grounds for the traditional SVS trial and viewing February 3-7. During the days before the auction, horses will be available by appointment, so that riders, professional and amateur, can test-drive their selected horses. To schedule a trial, please contact Jodi Johnson at 602-329-4585.

Circuit Standings Top 3 - Equitation - Week I

Owner PointsAdult 2'6" Equitation Gail Forrest 11 Linda Swanson 9 Katie Russell 7Adult 2'9" Equitation Margaret Schliessler 18 Shannon Becker 13 Amy Self 5Adult Equitation Nori Burby 10 Karen O'Leonard 9 Tonia Cook Looker 7Adult Equitation 18-35 Emily Winkler 15 Marta Mazess 10 Serena Anand 7Beginner Equitation Shiloh Roseboom 8 Brynn Schwichtenberg 8Equitation 11 & Under Tommi Stockham 14 Elli Yeager 13 Caroline Goodman 11Equitation 12-13 Emily Perkins 15 India Brittenham 8 Alexis Oleary 7Equitation 14-15 Madison Myro 20 Marnina Seller 9 Lauren Quigley 5Equitation 16-17 Alexandra Ladove 12 Claire Follmer 6 Skylar Nelson 5Junior Limit Equitation Alexis Oleary 11 Reilly Quagliano 8 Anna Lise Ericson 7Junior Maiden Equitation Alexa Kathleen May Burnett 14 Alexandra (Scout) Thompson 13 Katie Lee 8Long Stirrup Equitation Luke Jensen 13 Braeden Morrison 12 Sabine Buchwald 10Pony Equitation Bianca Jenkins 15 Kaitlyn Lovingfoss 8 Anna Moellenhoff 5


Eduardo Sanchez Navarro Makes Mexico Proud

Rising to the occasion that was Martin Otto’s course, Eduardo Sanchez Navarro of Cruz Manca, Mexico topped a field of 26 as the only double-clear effort in Sunday’s High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, presented by Bayer’s Legend. He piloted his own Alfie Scappino BMW.

“I thought the course would be a challenge and that there would be very few clear,” said Navarro. “The design turned out to be just right, however. The numbers were perfect.” Seven advanced to the jump-off.

The first week of competition at HITS Thermal was a confidence builder for Navarro and the perfect preface for his foremost goal – to move up to the grand prix level later in the circuit. “We started the circuit getting the horses back into showing, but Alfie jumped great and I look forward to getting him into a grand prix soon,” he said.


Rank Rider Horse Sum of prize

money

Number of Qualifying

HITS Weeks 1 Christian Heineking NKH Selena 34,800.00$ 12 Mandy Porter Con Capilot 33,047.50$ 13 Alec Lawler Dauphin De Muze 25,545.00$ 14 Andrew Ramsay Adamo Van't Steenputje 24,750.00$ 15 Jenni McAllister Casseur de Prix 22,155.00$ 16 Nayel Nassar Lordan 21,040.00$ 17 Vinton Karrasch Coral Reef Baloufino 20,735.00$ 08 Duncan McFarlane Mr. Whoopy 17,150.00$ 09 Josephina Nor-Lantzman Chello Z 14,300.00$ 0

10 Eduardo Menezes La Fleur 4 13,500.00$ 111 Will Simpson Acorina 12,000.00$ 012 Saer Coulter Springtime 11,135.00$ 013 Eric Navet quanto Fino 2 10,800.00$ 014 Francois Esteves Cord 11 9,500.00$ 015 Francie Steinwedell-Carvin Taunus 9,000.00$ 116 Francisco Pasquel Othelo Du Park 8,800.00$ 0 Susan Hutchison Sig Zuleika 8,800.00$ 1

18 Bretton Chad Santa Catarina LS La Silla 8,200.00$ 119 Justin Resnik Carismo Z 7,600.00$ 120 Ashlee Bond Clarke Chela LS 7,500.00$ 121 Tatiana Dzavik Dahlia 6,400.00$ 022 Andres Rodriguez Caballito 5,952.50$ 023 Tasha Visokay Caspa 7 5,900.00$ 024 Erin Davis-Heineking October Hill's Concho 5,500.00$ 1 John Anderson Terrific 5,500.00$ 1

26 Peter Petschenig Saint Quentin 5,330.00$ 127 Jamie Barge Lasse 5,250.00$ 0

28 Gabriella Salick Centuria 2 5,200.00$ 1 Joie Gatlin Miss Cashcall 5,200.00$ 0

30 Michelle Parker Socrates De Midos 4,400.00$ 131 Allyssa Hecht Calero 4,157.50$ 132 Tiffany Sullivan Tristan 3,280.00$ 033 Elizabeth Gingras Floreen SFN 3,000.00$ 134 Jennifer Goddard Lucky Lord 20 2,500.00$ 035 Lane Clark Kiss The Sky 2,460.00$ 036 Misti Cassar Poeme D'Amour 2,452.50$ 037 Eduardo Sanchez Navarro Alfie 2,400.00$ 0 John Perez Ranville 2,400.00$ 0

39 Laura Jane Tidball Prim'De Lairaud 1,910.00$ 040 Chris Pratt Poker De Virton 1,600.00$ 0

*In order to be eligible to for the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix, a rider needs to compete in at least one (1) Qualifying Grand Prix at four (4) or more HITS Desert Circuit shows prior to the week of the AIG Million. Once a rider has

competed in a Qualifying Grand Prix at four (4) or more HITS Desert Circuit shows, the money won on their leading horse will place them in the 2014 AIG Million Rider Rankings.

2014 AIG Million Grand Prix Rider Standings - Updated 1.27.14 Thermal, CA


DC II January 27 - February 2 28 TUESDAY8 am - 3 pm: Reception with Hill & Piibe immigration attorneys behind barn 5/6. Appointments welcome. Refreshments available.

30 THURSDAY2 pm: $33,500 HITS Desert Classic, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.

31 FRIDAY8 am: $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix in Outside Course.10 am: $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix in Outside Course.12 pm: $1,000 Pony Hunter Prix in Outside Course.

1 SATURDAY10 am - 8 pm: Pony Club Day at HITS.6 pm: Pony Club Dinner in Go Rentals VIP Club.6:30 pm: $50,000 Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix CSI-W2*, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.

2 SUNDAY11 am: $10,000 Junior/Amateur Owner High Jumper Classic, presented by Bayer’s Legend in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.1 pm: Horze Equestrian Parade of Champions in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.1:30 pm: Charles Owen Leading Hunter Award in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.1:45 pm: Leadline Class in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.2 pm: $30,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.3 pm: CardFlex Groom's Award in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.

DC III February 3-9 7 FRIDAY4 pm: $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.

8 SATURDAY5 pm: SVS Sport Horse Auction in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.

9 SUNDAY8 am: $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix in Outside Course.10 am: $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix in Outside Course. Hors d'oeuvres available at the ring.11 am: $10,000 Junior/Amateur Owner High Jumper Classic, presented by Bayer’s Legend in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.12:30 pm: JPC Equestrian Mid-Circuit and Horze Equestrian Parade of Champions in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.1:30 pm: Charles Owen Leading Hunter Award in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.1:45 pm: Leadline class in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.2 pm: $50,000 GoRentals Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.3 pm: CardFlex Groom's Award in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.

Off Week February 10-16Enjoy the off week!

DC IV February 17-23 18 TUESDAY8 am - 3 pm: Reception with Hill & Piibe immigration attorneys behind barn 5/6. Appointments welcome. Refreshments available.

19 WEDNESDAYTBD American Holsteiner Mare Inspection in Hunter 7 and Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.TBD American Holsteiner Mare Inspection Cocktail Reception in the Go Rentals VIP Club.

20 THURSDAY2 pm: $33,500 HITS Desert Classic, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.

21 FRIDAY8 am: $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix in Outside Course. 11 am: $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix in Outside Course.

22 SATURDAY6:30 pm: $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix CSI-W 2*, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.

23 SUNDAY10 am - 2 pm: Purina Animal Nutrition Kids Day at the Grand Prix Ring.11 am: $10,000 Junior/Amateur Owner High Jumper Classic, presented by Bayer’s Legend in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.12:30-4 pm: CVCT Charity Luncheon and Silent Auction.1 pm: Horze Equestrian Parade of Champions in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.1:30 pm: Charles Owen Leading Hunter Award in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.1:45 pm: Leadline class in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.2 pm: $30,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.3 pm: CardFlex Groom's Award in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.

DC V February 24 - March 2

28 FRIDAY4 pm: $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.

1 SATURDAY12 pm: Gracie’s Emporium Tack Room Decorating Contest judging by Gracie’s Emporium and Kathy Hobstetter.

2 SUNDAY8 am: $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix in Outside Course. 11 am: $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix in Outside Course.11 am: $10,000 Junior/Amateur Owner High Jumper Classic, presented by Bayer’s Legend in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.1 pm: Horze Equestrian Parade of Champions in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.1:30 pm: Gracie’s Emporium Tack Room Decoration Contest Awards and Charles Owen Leading Hunter Award in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.1:45 pm Leadline class in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.2 pm: $50,000 Horze Equestrian Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.

3 pm: CardFlex Groom's Award in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.3-6 pm: Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitor Bureau Reception at Go Rentals VIP Club.

DC VI March 3-94 TUESDAY8 am - 3 pm: Reception with Hill & Piibe immigration attorneys behind barn 5/6. Appointments welcome. Refreshments available.

7 FRIDAY8 am: $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix in Outside Course.11 am: $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix in Outside Course.4 pm: $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.4 pm: $1,000 Pony Hunter Prix in Outside Course.

9 SUNDAY11 am: $10,000 Junior/Amateur Owner High Jumper Classic, presented by Bayer’s Legend in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.1 pm: Horze Equestrian Parade of Champions in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.1:30 pm: Charles Owen Leading Hunter Award in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.1:45 pm: Leadline class in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.2 pm: $50,000 CardFlex Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.3 pm: CardFlex Groom's Award in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.

DC VII March 10-1614 FRIDAY8 am: $5,000 Platinum Performance Hunter prix in Outside Course.10 am: $50,000 East vs. West Hunter Challenge Round 1 in Outside Course.2 pm: $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix Wild Card, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.4 pm: $3,500 Junior/Amateur-Owner Young Rider Qualifying Class in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.6 pm: R.W. Mutch Equitation Championship in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.

15 SATURDAY8 am: $25,000 California Horsetrader Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic High in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.12 pm: $50,000 East vs. West Hunter Challenge Final Round in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.

16 SUNDAY*1 pm: Horseware Ireland Grand Circuit and Horze Equestrian Parade of Champions in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.1:45 pm: Leadline class in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.2 pm: AIG $1 Million Grand Prix in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium.

*All rings will be finished by 12 pm on Sunday, March 16.

Enjoy the AIG Million!

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