Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Start The New Year Off Right With MLE!

If you're looking to start your new year off right, MLE has you covered with activities to keep you busy! Stay tuned for many more updates and activities as 2016 goes on! 

January 6th - Stephen Bradley Clinic at A Bit Better Farm
Stephen Bradley is well-known for his talent for communication and patience with all levels of horses and riders. You can be sure that you will leave any of his lessons with a smile on your face and new found confidence. Lessons are $115 per horse and rider combination for a small group jumping lesson. Private lessons are available upon request. Please contact Margaret at margaret@mythiclanding.com to sign-up today! 


January 22nd - Maryland Horse Council Quarterly Meeting
Looking to get more involved in the equestrian community? Established in 1985, the Maryland Horse Council (MHC) seeks to unify, inform, and represent Maryland’s diverse horse community. As the industry’s state legislative representative and trade association, MHC protects and promotes the horse industry by providing a united voice in the Maryland state legislature and state agencies, by interacting with the media and the general public, and by keeping its members informed on issues that affect them and their horses. The meeting will be held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. You do not need to be a member to attend! Click HERE to RSVP!

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Congratulations To Linder Educational Coaching!

MLE would like to congratulate client, Kristin Carpenter, owner of Linder Educational Coaching for being voted best tutoring service 2016 in all the Nova/DC region by Arlington Magazine! Linder Educational Coaching provides a comprehensive answer to families with students. They provide three main areas of service: private coaching, an after school program called The Hub, and workshops. In all of these areas Linder Educational Coaching focuses on organization, planning for the week and month, study skills, test-taking skills, subject comprehension, and independence. For many families, this is a welcome answer to the stress school has brought into the home. Their coaches talk with teachers to make sure their methods are effective and to gain an understanding of each child in and out of the classroom. They work closely with the parents to structure a study system that works in their home and with their family schedule. Every week, Linder Educational Coaching works to assure all homework is done, tests are prepared for, and material is understood.

Check out the article HERE!  


Thursday, December 17, 2015

Join Stephen Bradley's Team Armicor Syndicate!

Olympic veteran Stephen Bradley hopes you'll become a syndicate owner of his new imported talent, Armicor, a 5-year-old German Warmblood gelding by the famous stallion Armitage.
 
This flashy chestnut gelding caught Stephen's eye immediately during his recent trip to Germany and after riding him only a few times, Stephen knew this horse had the talent and scope to be a true upper-level contender. Share in Stephen's journey of taking this horse to the top level of the sport by becoming a valued syndicate owner. 
      
Owner Shares & Fees

Share Availability: 6 Syndicate Shares
Buy-In Cost (One-time): $10,000 per share

Maintenance Fee (Annual): 
$2,500 per share or $625 quarterly 

Membership Privileges & Ongoing Benefits
  • Annual dinner at Stephen's with other syndicate owners
  • Team SSB logowear and custom Team Armicor logowear
  • Informal tailgate at select events
  • Monthly personal updates complete with photos/video
  • Bi-annual free lesson with Stephen (on your horse or one of his) 
 

Please contact Stephen Bradley for more information on how to become a valued member of the Team Armicor Syndicate. 

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Last Minute Clinic Sign-Ups!

Looking for something fun to do with your horse this weekend or next week? Treat yourself to an early holiday present by taking a clinic (or two!) with MLE clients! Check out these two upcoming clinics that you can still sign-up for! 

Saturday, December 12th - Sean McQuillan Clinic at Miran Farm
Join Sean for a day of dressage and show jumping lessons in the beautiful indoor arena at Miran Farm in Aldie, Virginia! This is the perfect time to work on fine tuning your skills so that you and your horse can tackle the spring season with confidence! Don't worry if you haven't spent as much time in the saddle as you would like during this busy holiday season, Sean will be sure to tailor your lesson to both you and your horse's fitness needs. Small group lessons are $70 and private lessons are $75. If you need to rent a stall for the day, not a problem! Stall rentals are $20/day. Proof of a negative coggins is required. Please contact Fareed Miran at fareed.miran@gmail.com or 703-675-1616 to schedule your lesson today!

Wednesday, December 16th - Susan Graham White at A Bit Better Farm
Susan Graham White will be back at A Bit Better Farm in Brookeville, MD on Wednesday to teach private dressage lessons. Susan is a licensed judge, so if you want, bring your dressage test to have a fix-a-test type lesson! Lessons typically start around noon and go into the evening, so there are usually multiple slots available for the after school/work folks. Lessons are $130 for a 45-minute private lesson. To reserve your spot today, please contact Margaret at margaret@mythiclanding.com

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Don't Miss MLE's December Clinic Opportunities!

Guess who's coming back to A Bit Better Farm in Brookeville, Maryland? Only the best, MLE client, Stephen Bradley and Susan Graham White. Practice your show jumping and dressage skills with two of the best clinicians that this area has to offer. Both Stephen and Susan are heading to warmer weather to spend the winter months so be sure to get in your last minute winter homework before it's too late! 

Wednesday, December 9th - Stephen Bradley at A Bit Better Farm
Stephen Bradley is well-known for his talent for communication and patience with all levels of horses and riders. You can be sure that you will leave any of his lessons with a smile on your face and new found confidence. Lessons are $115 per horse and rider combination for a small group jumping lesson. Private lessons are available upon request. Please contact Margaret at margaret@mythiclanding.com to sign-up today!



 
Wednesday, December 16th - Susan Graham White at A Bit Better Farm
Susan Graham White is a leading dressage competitor, trainer and judge. Her current students range from Advanced-level eventing competitors and FEI dressage competitors. Susan is in great demand as a clinician, due to her track record of making sure her students unlock their true potential. Remember that Susan is a licensed judge, so if you want, you can bring your dressage tests and have a "fix-a-test" type lesson. Lessons are $130 for a 45-minute private lesson. Contact Margaret at margaret@mythiclanding.com to sign-up today!

Thursday, November 19, 2015

BID NOW! Sleeping Fox Farm LLC's Online Auction Is LIVE!

MLE client, Sleeping Fox Farm LLC is holding an online auction as a fundraiser to support their Thoroughbred Rescue. Sleeping Fox Farm LLC & Thoroughbred Rescue is a highly reputable 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and retraining of off-the-track Thoroughbreds. They provide an alternative, solid, long-term rescue sanctuary as well as a rehabilitation and training facility. Their organization is dedicated to the love of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses’ welfare and care.




Some of the many great items up for bid are: 

-Lesson with Stephen Bradley
-Entry to a 2016 Maryland Horse Trials Starter Event
-Lesson with Timothy Bourke
-GRC Farm Call Photo Shoot 

...any many, many more!

Bidding will conclude on November 30th so be sure to get some early holiday shopping done for that horse lover in your life today! 

Visit the auction HERE!

Thursday, November 12, 2015

MLE Sends A BIG Congratulations To Woodge Fulton!

MLE would like to send a BIG congratulations to MLE client, Full Moon Farm's own Woodge Fulton for being named to the USEF 2016 Eventing High Performance Winter/Spring Eventing 25 List! This is such a big accomplishment and goes to show how hard Woodge has been working to achieve this honor. Best of luck to Woodge this winter as she continues her career! We can't wait to see what is still in store for you! 

Click HERE to view the 2016 Eventing High Performance Training Lists.



Thursday, November 5, 2015

Enjoy The Winter Down South With MLE Clients!

If you're looking to escape the bitter cold and spend some time training down south with a few of eventing's top trainers, MLE has you covered! A handful of our clients are lucky enough to spend time basking in the southern sun going on hacks, cross-country schooling and competing without being locked in the dreaded indoor for three months. Even if you can't get away, send your horse down for a few weeks or a few months of invaluable training. Check out who the lucky ones are! 

Katie Wherley Equestrian - Katie Wherley Equestrian provides top-notch care for your horse. Katie specializes in training horses for eventing, but welcomes horses from any discipline. She has vast experience training horses for the hunter or jumper circuit. Katie's patient personality, combined with her years of experience, make her an excellent choice for green or difficult horses. She makes the owner's goal her own goal, and works to create successful partnerships between horse and rider. Katie recently finished in 22nd place in the Two-Star division at the Fair Hill International CCI! Katie winters in Aiken, South Carolina. For more information, please contact Katie Wherley.


Courtney Cooper, C Square Farm - Courtney Cooper is the head trainer and instructor at C Square farm working with her own horses, sales horses, horses in training as well as riding students. She is experienced in training horses of all ages and experiences: halter breaking foals to ground driving and backing youngsters to training horses on the flat and over fences in many disciplines and levels. She has competed successfully in eventing, hunters, and jumpers, including her current success at the CCI3*** level of eventing with C Square Farm homebred “Who’s A Star.” If you would like to send your horse down south to be sold to their next partner, there is no one better than Courtney. At C Square Farm, Courtney and her team handle all the aspects of marketing and showing your horse and will also coordinate the completion of your sale all while treating your horse as one of their own. Courtney winters in Aiken, South Carolina. For more information, please contact Courtney Cooper. 

Sean & Kendra McQuillan, McQuillan EquestrianMcQuillan Equestrian's training program is tailored on a horse by horse basis with the needs and goals of the horse's owners in mind. Both Sean and Kendra have extensive backgrounds in training horses for success in a wide variety of disciplines, including eventing, dressage, hunters, show jumping and fox hunting. Sean and Kendra pride themselves on being patient and adaptable riders that put emphasis on giving each horse the confidence to do their jobs to the best of their ability with enjoyment while ensuring they are well broke and simple to ride. Sean and Kendra winter in Ocala, Florida. For more information, please contact Kendra McQuillan.


Stephen Bradley Eventing - Horses who are in training at Stephen Bradley Eventing receive excellent care and a great education. Our equine students range from yearlings to advanced-level event horses. Stephen prides his program in making sure that the horse has a positive experience while gaining a solid foundation. Stephen's enthusiasm, talent for communication, and ability to inspire confidence in both horse and rider makes him one of the most sought after trainers in the country. When training with Stephen, you can be confident that you will receive expert instruction for your level of riding. Stephen winters in Ocala, Florida. For more information, please contact Stephen Bradley.

Will Faudree - Will is an ICP level IV instructor. Will’s facilities at Gavilan Farm allow for top quality training for all three phases in eventing. His property contains an all-weather sand arena for show jumping and dressage lessons, a standard dressage arena set up on grass, and a brand new cross-country schooling field with portables from Beginner Novice through Advanced including ditches, water jumps, bank complexes, and a sunken road. Will is an engaging instructor for students of all ages and abilities, from Beginner Novice up to the Advanced level. An international competitor competing at the highest levels of the sport, Will is well-versed in all three phases of eventing. As such, students are encouraged to train in show jumping, dressage and cross-country. Will is available for riding lessons on his farm or yours. Riders are welcome to trailer in their horses for regular individual or group lessons. Will is also available to travel to local farms in the area for group and/or individual lessons. Will is based out of Southern Pines, North Carolina. For more information, please contact Will Faudree.

Melissa Hunsberger, MH Equestrian - MH Equestrian is home of upper-level eventer, Melissa Hunsberger. MH Equestrian combines Melissa’s drive and ambition with her desire to help riders of all levels achieve their best. Our goal at MH Equestrian is to bring along both horse and rider in a challenging, yet fun and safe environment. With a teaching style that appeals to riders and horses of all personalities and abilities, Melissa is committed to working with each horse and rider as an individual, and structuring a program to help them reach their individual goals, whatever they may be. Whether you are looking for training for yourself or your horse, or are in the market for a high-quality competition horse, let MH Equestrian help you reach your goals. Melissa winters in Aiken, South Carolina. For more information, please contact Melissa Hunsberger.



Thursday, October 29, 2015

Keep Busy With MLE Next Month!

As the fall season begins to wind down and the air gets cooler, it's time to start gathering your winter homework! Receive expert advice from some of the most well-known instructors not only in Area II, but across the country. Be sure you and your horse are ready to begin your next competition season across all phases with confidence.

Wednesday, November 4th - Stephen Bradley at A Bit Better Farm
Stephen Bradley enjoys teaching all levels of riders from the beginners to the advanced competitor. His enthusiasm, talent for communication and the ability to inspire to confidence in the horse and rider makes him a favorite to ride with across the country! When training with Stephen you can be confident that you will receive expert instruction for your level of riding. Small group jumping lessons are $115 per horse and rider combo. If you would like a last minute spot, contact Margaret to sign-up! Auditing is FREE!

Saturday, November 7th - Katie Wherley at Loch Moy Farm
Are you planning on competing at the Maryland Horse Trials Fall Starter #3 on November 8th and would like to be able to school BOTH the show jumping and cross-country course beforehand? Join upper level event rider, Katie Wherley for a mini-clinic the day before over the competition course! Let Katie help you prepare for a successful event and end your competition season on a high-note! Small group sessions. $80 per horse and rider combo and an additional optional $10 per rider for the coursewalk after the clinic. Intro-Training level riders welcome! Contact Tara to sign-up today! 



Saturday, November 14th & Sunday, November 15th - Laine Ashker Jumping Clinic at Playland Equestrian Center
Laine Ashker is an international three day event rider currently competing at the CCI**** level. Laine is a dedicated instructor who enjoys coaching riders of all ages and levels. Her talent in working with young, green, and off the track horses makes her a valuable asset to any eventing program. Her enthusiasm, talent for communication, and ability to inspire confidence in the horse and rider make her an expert in instruction and a favorite clinician of many people, including her local Pony Club. Small group jumping lessons each day. Saturday OR Sunday, $145 per horse and rider combo. Both days, $275 per horse and rider combo. In the event of a cancellation due to bad weather, all participants will receive their money back, minus a $25 office processing fee.
Stabling available in Playland's radiant-heated upper barn! $15/horse/day or $35/horse/night. AUDITING IS FREE & ENCOURAGED! BRING A FRIEND! Contact Erin Murphy to sign-up today!

Wednesday, November 18th - Susan Graham White Dressage Clinic at A Bit Better Farm
Susan Graham White is a leading dressage competitor, trainer and judge, and has successfully coached her eventing students through the Advanced level and her dressage students through the FEI levels. Susan is an FEI "I" Eventing judge, a USEF "R" Dressage judge and a USEF "r" Dressage Sport Horse Breeding judge. If you want, bring along your dressage test and have a fix-a-test type lesson! Lessons are $130 per horse and rider combo for a 45-minute private lesson. Lessons typically start around noon and go into the evening, so there are usually multiple slots for the after school/work folks. Contact Margaret today to sign-up!
 



Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Have Mythic Landing Plan YOUR Next Big Event!


Mimosa anyone?


The team at Mythic Landing Enterprises has the ability to not only handle all of your marketing and business needs but can also plan your next big event! Recently, MLE Account Manager, Carly Easton planned, organized and set-up L & N Equestrian's Road To Rio themed tailgate at the Dutta Corp Fair Hill International CCI. Let us take the pressure off your big event so that you can fully enjoy the day or night without any added stress. From small and intimate to large and complex, MLE can plan everything from Day 1, or come in the day of and make sure your event is everything you'd imagine it would be. We truly do it all and can guarantee to take your next event, party or tailgate to the next level. Contact Margaret today to see how we can help you!


"You did such a wonderful job on Saturday, I can’t thank you enough!  What a treat to arrive to a fully set up tailgate versus getting up way before dawn to drag everything down there and set it up ourselves.  I loved the color scheme and it was lovely!" -- Lisa Solakian   
 
Breakfast is served!



Thursday, October 15, 2015

The Maryland Horse Council's Evening At The Races

Join the Maryland Horse Council at the Rosecroft Raceway Evening At The Races on Saturday, November 7th! Be sure to purchase your tickets early as the price will increase on October 31st! Don't worry, you don't have to be a MHC member to participate in this event.
Tickets include:
Dinner at the Raceway! Your group will be seated together in the dining room overlooking the track for a first-class view of the races, provided appetizers and can participate in the Saturday Night's Finish Line Buffet. All ticket purchasers will also be provided with their own individual program along with an opportunity to go on a behind the scenes tour of the raceway and a picture in the winner's circle! 

Purchase your tickets HERE!

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Eye-Catching Logo Design By MLE

 
Is your new business in need of a sleek and eye-catching logo? Are you looking for a fresh new look to attract more customers? Have MLE design a top quality logo for your business! We pride ourselves in working with our clients to design the logo that they have always envisioned. Check out three of our most recently designed logos for Mythic Landing Enterprises, Custom Equestrian Solutions and The Inside Job. Contact Margaret at margaret@mythiclanding.com today to find out how we can take your business to the next level with a new and fresh logo design!



Thursday, October 1, 2015

Mythic Landing Enterprises Officially Launches NEW Website!

At Mythic Landing Enterprises we're so excited to officially announce the launch of our brand new website! Be sure to check out all of our client services and portfolio to find out where we can help your business grow and thrive. From designing advertising campaigns, to bookkeeping and even search engine marketing, MLE does it all and we guarantee to take your business to the next level. 

Click HERE to visit our new website today!

Friday, September 18, 2015

Ride With One Of The Best, Susan Graham White!

Knock a few points off your dressage score at your next competition by learning from one of the best, Susan Graham White. There's still room in next Thursday's Susan Graham White Dressage Clinic at A Bit Better Farm in Brookeville, MD! Lessons are 45-minutes each and cost $130. We typically ride until 7:30pm, so there's plenty of time for the after work/school crowd. And remember that Susan is a licensed judge, so if you want, you can bring your dressage tests and have a fix-a-test type lesson. If you want to learn more about Susan, click here: http://sgwdressage.com. 

To sign up today, please e-mail margaret@mythiclanding.com!

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Looking For Something Fun To Do This Weekend?

Are you looking for a fun outdoor activity to do this weekend? Join the Maryland Horse Council at their 9th Annual BBQ & 30th Anniversary Celebration! Enjoy a BBQ catered meal, live music from bluegrass band, Arthur Lisi & Friends, carriage rides courtesy of Remembrance Carriage Company LLC, rodeo demonstrations courtesy of the Maryland High School Rodeo Association and an excellent silent auction full of goodies! Also, don't miss this opportunity to get a special preview into the proposed improvements to Fair Hill International and Prince George's Equestrian Center. These plans will be put on display at the event courtesy of the Maryland Horse Industry Board! 

 Bring the family, bring the barn!  

When: Saturday, September 12th
4pm-8pm
 Where: Caves Farm
              11650 Park Heights Avenue, Owings Mills, MD 21117 

                             Purchase your tickets HERE
  
                                        

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Upcoming Actitivites At Playland Equestrian Center

Check out all of Playland Equestrian Center's upcoming activities!

September 20th: C.O.R.E. Rider Clinic
This clinic consists of a day full of lessons with an un-mounted group session in the morning and then mounted small group riding lessons (2 riders maximum) in the afternoon.

Clinic Format:
-9:30-10:15 am: First small group un-mounted session, $35
-10:30 am-1:30 pm: First group of mounted riding lessons (1-hour lessons, 2 riders each), $65
-1:30 pm-2:00 pm: Light Lunch Provided (FREE)
-2:00 pm-3:15pm: Second small group un-mounted session, $35
-3:30-6:30pm: Second group of mounted riding lessons (1-hour lessons, 2 riders each)

Sign-up for both un-mounted & mounted sessions and save! $85
Space available on a first come, first serve basis.

PS- Don't forget that Auditing is FREE and auditors are welcome to join-in for either of the mounted sessions. This is an interactive clinic for auditors, so don't miss out on this unique clinic opportunity!

Sign-up now for your 'CORE Rider Experience' to Tara at: tara@mythiclanding.com
 

September 26th: Erin Freedman Dressage Clinic
Come out to Playland Equestrian Center and practice your dressage skills with Advanced-level eventer, Erin Freedman. Erin Brooke Freedman is an established equestrian who has competed up and down the East coast in both dressage and eventing. With a special interest in Young Horse Training, Erin has successfully brought her own young horses up to the FEI levels in both dressage and eventing with an impressive resume in both equestrian sports.

Lesson Fees: $110/person for a 45-minute private flat lesson
Email glenda@playlandequestriancenter.com to sign-up!

 
November 14-15th: Laine Ashker 2-Day Jumping Clinic
Come out to Playland and clinic with the one-and-only Laine Ashker!!

Laine Ashker is an international three day event rider currently competing at the CCI**** level. Laine is a dedicated instructor who enjoys coaching riders of all ages and levels. Her talent in working with young, green, and off the track horses makes her a valuable asset to any eventing program. Her enthusiasm, talent for communication, and ability to inspire confidence in the horse and rider make her an expert in instruction and a favorite clinician of many people, including her local Pony Club.
 
 Clinic Format:
*Saturday, 14th & Sunday 15th: Small group jumping lessons (4 persons max)

Clinic Pricing:
Saturday OR Sunday-$145 per horse/rider
Saturday AND Sunday- $275 per horse/rider
*In the event of a cancellation due to bad weather, all participants will receive their money back, minus a $25 office processing fee*

Contact Erin Murphy at: emurphy@arbee.net to sign-up today!

Stabling available in Playland's radiant-heated upper barn! $15/horse/day or $35/horse/night


*AUDITING IS FREE & ENCOURAGED! BRING A FRIEND!*
$145/person for one day;  $275/person for two days
Contact: Erin Murphy at emurphy@arbee.net to sign-up!

December 5th: Stephen Bradley Jumping Clinic
Come join us for a Stephen Bradley Jumping Clinic at Playland Equestrian Center! We are very excited to host Stephen again and invite riders of all levels to come.

Cost: $115/per person for a 90-minute small group lesson. (4 riders maximum per group)

Contact: Erin Murphy at emurphy@arbee.net to sign-up!

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Join The Southwind Farm Family!

Are you looking for a new place to board where you are not just another number? What about access to an indoor arena, outdoor arena, cross-country jumps and trails for hacking? Here at Southwind Farm we welcome boarders of all ages and disciplines. We are more of a "family environment" and have a community feel. We are currently accepting boarders (both mares & geldings) to our farm. We also offer field board for clients with one or more horses in stall board. If you want to learn more, feel free to contact Sheri at: (301) 253-9417 or sherithornley@msn.com and set up a time to come out and see the farm.


Thursday, August 20, 2015

Follow MLE On Instagram!

Stay up-to-date with exciting announcements and get a behind-the-scenes look into the day to day operations at Mythic Landing! We frequently post pictures from our clinics, client updates and of course our furry friends in and outside of the office. 
Follow us today at: @mythiclanding


Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Free Webinar! How To Create The Ideal Marketing Mix For Your Horse Business!

During this free webinar, equine marketing expert Margaret Rizzo McKelvey of Mythic Landing Enterprises will share her experience and insights about building marketing plans that work for horse business owners.  She will discuss how to maximize your marketing effectiveness by creating the “right mix” of both paid and free marketing mediums.

Whether you need to create a marketing plan for your whole business or for specific services and/or horse sales, this webinar will give you access to a professional horse business marketer who will share her proven strategies to help you succeed!

Join us on Monday, August 17th at 5:30pm Pacific - 7:30pm Central - 8:30 Eastern time either online or on your phone. This webinar is FREE to all horse professionals but you must register HERE!

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

August Activities With MLE!

It's time to start preparing for the fall season here in Area II! MLE has you covered with plenty of clinics and schooling show opportunities so that you and your horse are more than prepared to go out and perform your best! 

Wednesday, August 5th - Stephen Bradley at A Bit Better Farm

Stephen Bradley enjoys teaching all levels of riders from the beginners to the advanced competitor. His enthusiasm, talent for communication and the ability to inspire to confidence in the horse and rider makes him a favorite to ride with in Area 2! When training with Stephen you can be confident that you will receive expert instruction for your level of riding. While all mounted slots for today's clinic are full, you are more than welcome to come out and audit for FREE to learn from one of the best!


Saturday, August 8th & 29th - Cross-Country Clinics With Katie Wherley

Looking to have fun and learn something new? Having an issue out on cross-country that you would like to work through with a professional? Advanced-level event rider Katie Wherley, of Katie Wherley Equestrian, will be teaching at the Woodstock Equestrian Park on Saturday, August 8th and at the Gordonsdale Cross-Country Schooling Course on Saturday, August 29th!
 
Locations:  
August 8th: 20207 Darnestown Rd, Dickerson, Maryland 20842 
August 29th: 741 Lewisville Rd. ~ Berryville, Virginia 22611

Schooling Fees:  
August 8th: Schooling at Woodstock is FREE so there is no additional fee! 
August 29th: $30 XC schooling fee to Gordonsdale
 
Lesson Fees: 
$75 per 45-minute private lesson  
$60 per small group lesson (no more than 4 riders) 
$5 discount to current Pony Club members!
 
E-mail Tara Shegogue at tara@mythiclanding.com to sign-up today!


Friday, August 21st -  Playland Equestrian Center Fix-A-Test & Jumper Show 

Come join us this summer for a night of fun at the farm! Practice your dressage test of choice in our indoor arena & school some stadium jumping rounds with our inviting, fun courses! You can also school on our cross-country schooling course as well!

Show Details:
*Dressage Fix-a-Tests will begin at 4pm
*Show-Jumping rounds will begin at 5pm


Cost:
*$35 per Fix-a-Test entry (Must pre-register)
*$12 per jumper round
*Ribbons 1st-6th place with Champion & Reserve for each division (must ride in both classes to qualify)
*$15 per horse for Cross-Country Schooling

Email Secretary Stacie for more info: snichols@ccgsearch.com





 

Monday, July 27, 2015

MLE Welcomes Linder Educational Coaching!

We are so excited to welcome new Search Engine Marketing client, Linder Educational Coaching! Linder Educational Coaching is located in Arlington, Virginia. Kristin and the rest of the Linder team work hard to provide a comprehensive approach to learning through three main areas of service: private coaching, an after school program called The Hub and workshops. Unlike other tutoring or after school programs, Linder caters to students with ADD, ADHD, other LDs, behavioral issues and problems with executive functioning.  As individuals, those at Linder Educational Coaching have a collection of very different backgrounds individually with school and learning. As a group, they provide a wealth of knowledge, experiences, and ideas to every client. If you or someone you know is looking for help with your child, contact Linder today at: http://www.lindereducationalcoaching.com/ or for general questions or more information e-mail Kristin@LinderEC.com or call Kristin directly at (703) 672-0506.


Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Training Openings at McQuillan Equestrian

McQuillan Equestrian located in Middleburg, Virginia currently has openings for horses in training. McQuillan Equestrian's training program is tailored on a horse by horse basis with the needs and goals of the horse's owners in mind. Both Sean and Kendra have extensive backgrounds in training horses for success in a wide variety of disciplines, including eventing, dressage, hunters, show jumping and fox hunting. We pride ourselves on being patient and adaptable riders that put emphasis on giving each horse the confidence to do their jobs to the best of their ability with enjoyment while ensuring they are well broke and simple to ride. McQuillan Equestrian's training program puts an emphasis on the horse’s physical and mental well-being and includes honest assessments of each horse’s ability level and sporting preference. The horses enjoy excellent care and turnout, consistency, 24-hour care and a positive environment all of which combined makes them very happy animals ready to fulfill their potential.

 

Full training, partial training and various training/lesson combination packages are available! 
Contact Kendra McQuillan for more information at kilfinnanstables@gmail.com
 
To learn more about McQuillan Equestrian, please visit their website at www.kilfinnanstables.com

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

University of Louisville Equine Industry Ireland Trip (Jamie Humphries)





I recently came back from a ten-day trip to Ireland with the Equine Industry Program at the University of Louisville. It was a fantastic experience because we were able to get a taste of both the racing and sport horse sides of the Ireland equine industry.

150th Irish Derby at the Curragh Racetrack
       On the racing side, we visited the Curragh racetrack to witness the amazing Thoroughbred, Jack Hobbs, make history by winning the 150th Irish Derby. While there, we met with trainer Dermot Weld. He discussed the differences between how racing is run and operated in Ireland versus in the United States. The main aspect that struck me was how personalized the training procedures are. Each horse is assigned a stable hand that personally oversees his or her daily care. The horses are all hand walked and grazed; there are no mechanical hot walkers on the property. The time spent per horse averages one and a half hours versus the typical half hour in the United States. Also, during a race, a jockey on a horse with no chance of winning is not allowed to whip his horse. Horses that are in the running to win must be given recovery time between each use of the whip. Weld meant it when he told us “personalization is key.”


            
        Coolmore Stud - Australia                     Greatest Sire in the World - Galileo                      Living Legends Horses
           Before Thoroughbreds start their racing career, they have to go through training and prep work. In the United States, a lot of racehorses are trained on a racetrack facility; however, in Ireland, racehorses are trained at private farms. We had the chance to visit Coolmore Stud and the Irish National Stud to witness the breeding and training side of Irish Thoroughbred racing. At Coolmore, we were able to meet the famous stallions So You Think, Australia, and the striking Galileo, who is universally acknowledged as the current greatest sire in the world.  At the Irish National Stud, we had the pleasure of viewing their Living Legends, past equine superstars who are living out their retirement in a life of luxury on the facility. At both facilities, the care of the stallions was remarkable. The personalized operation system is seen through the stallions’ calm temperaments; they are clearly handled and pampered often.

Demonstration given at the Gisela Holstein
confirmation master class
On the sport horse side of the Ireland equine industry, we met a few amiable individuals. If you have been riding for a while, there is no doubt that you have met one or two quirky trainers. Gisela Holstein fit that description, and she was definitely entertaining to learn from. We attended her sport horse master class in conformation and she showed us her creatively-drawn diagrams and compared those pictures to her horses. She had an interesting perspective and I learned a lot about the differences between Irish and German body types. I also learned a lot of curious conformation vocabulary (“hanging/canopy bridge” refers to the muscular structure of the topline of a horse, “banana left/right” refers to which side of the horse is stronger).
           We also got to meet Elaine Hatton, director of International Marketing at Horse Sport Ireland. This is basically Ireland’s version of USEF; they are the umbrella that covers each discipline of the sport horse industry. The most interesting aspect that I learned from this visit was that Horse Sport Ireland will pay part of the flight cost to fly you out to Ireland if you are searching for an Irish equine prospect. This is good news for those of us interested in purchasing an Irish Sport Horse! Anyone want to take a trip with me?

The beautiful Connemara pony mare
that I rode through Phoenix Park
Hatton was very generous and gave us all tickets to see the “Jumping in the City” show-jumping competition in Dublin. We watched Jason Higgins and Liam O’Meara pull off the amazing feat of jumping the 6’7” wall in the Puissance class. After this excitement, our group decided it was time for us to personally experience the Irish equestrian world. We went on two rides in Phoenix Park and Galway. We adventured through the city streets, saw amazing views of the valley and mountain scenery, and jumped cross country obstacles while galloping through sheep fields (even almost jumped sheep that were hiding behind a coop). It was such a fun experience that even our one rider who took a spill was laughing through it!


                                         
                                              View of Galway fields and                        Pretty Lady - The ISH mare 
                                                 the Connemara Ponies                                I rode through Galway                                   
                                                                                           
Overall, this trip was an unforgettable experience. I loved every minute of it and am looking forward to the day when I will be able to return to this beautiful country. I would recommend visiting Ireland to any avid horse person who wants to travel or learn more about the equine cultures of other countries. And if you go there for the purpose of looking for an Irish-bred horse, you can get some of the cost covered! Can’t get any better than that! Go hop on a plane, you won’t regret it!

Jamie Humphries
University of Louisville
Intern with Mythic Landing Enterprises LLC