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I'm so excited to welcome a new member to the MLE family! Tara Shegogue is going to be a great addition to the team as she has a lot of experience with marketing (specializing in Search Engine Optimization) and is also an accomplished photographer. Keep reading to learn more about Tara ...
Tara, a native of Delaware, graduated from James Madison University with an undergraduate in Marketing & Advertising and holds a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing from Wilmington University. With a fascination for the vast world of Google, Tara began focusing her efforts into learning SEO (Search Engine Optimization). A horse enthusiast since the beginning, she has been riding for over 15 years. She rode for JMU's equestrian team in college and did the jumper circuit while working as a horseback trail guide on Massanutten Mountain. Now she focuses most of her efforts on riding Thoroughbreds off the track and dabbling in eventing and dressage. While not working on marketing, Tara can be found behind the lens of her camera, as she is also a professional wedding and event photographer.
Saturday/Sunday, August 4th-5th @ Playland Farm (Union Bridge, MD)
Wednesday August 8th @ A Bit Better Farm (Brookeville, MD)
Stephen's August clinic dates are quickly approaching! All lessons are $110 each (cash, check and credit cards accepted). Groups are limited to 4 people for 90 minutes at Playland, and 3 people for 75 minutes at ABBF.
Stephen enjoys teaching all levels of riders from beginners to the advanced competitor. His enthusiasm, talent for communication, and ability to inspire confidence in the hose and rider make him a hit with riders of all levels. When training with Stephen, you can be confident that you will receive expert instruction for your level of riding. You can learn more about Stephen at www.stephensbradley.com.
I thought I would just give everyone an update on the summer clinic schedule. I hope to see you at one (or all) of the activities listed below!
Mary Macklin on Sunday, July 1st @ Woodvale Farm in Frederick, MD Whether you and your horse are just starting trot poles or ready to go out at Preliminary, Mary can help! Her years of bringing young horses of all types up through the levels gives her a wonderful knowledge base to help you progress. Mary also has years of experience teaching young students too, all ages are welcome! Her positive approach to each horse and rider keep her students smiling!
Format: 90-minute group lessons (4 persons maximum) or 45-minute private lessons Cost: $70/per rider/group lesson or $90/per rider/private lesson
Stephen Bradley on Wednesday, July 11th @ A Bit Better Farm in Brookeville, MD Stephen enjoys teaching all levels of riders from beginners to the advanced competitor. His enthusiasm, talent for communication, and ability to inspire confidence in the hose and rider make him a hit with riders of all levels. When training with Stephen, you can be confident that you will receive expert instruction for your level of riding. You can learn more about Stephen at www.stephensbradley.com.
Glenda Player's Biomechanics Clinic on Saturday, July 14th & 21st @ Playland Farm in Union Bridge, MD An afternoon clinic, you will start with an Unmounted Session, which is oriented toward achieving a high awareness of one's own habits and biomechanics, thus aiding each individual rider to a heightened performance once re-mounted. This is followed by a mounted session where you apply what you learned in the unmounted session to your riding. Group sessions allow everyone to learn from each other in a positive and encouraging environment. These are fun and enlightening days!
Format/Time: 3:30pm - 6:30pm; dressage on the 14th; jumping on the 21st Cost: $75/per rider
Also, Stephen Bradley will be back on Saturday/Sunday August 4-5 (Playland Farm) and then on August 8th (A Bit Better Farm). E-mail margaret@mythiclanding.com to sign up for either (or both) or those dates.
Special thanks to Lindsay Kelley for her Bromont coverage!
Hi Friends,
I bet every one thought I forgot to write my final Bromont update email! Well guess what- I didn't! I was waiting for my event video to come in so that I could share that with you, as well!
My recap from Bromont could be pages and pages long with just how much I learned and saw. However, I will spare you and just give you the good stuff.
Among the millions of things I learned at Bromont- I learned a few things that stuck out most significantly.
First and foremost- I learned about the high pressure, highly stimulating, exciting atmosphere produced by multiple factors; the biggest being the goals and standards that everyone was there to meet. Each person had a different goal, a different standard of success, and a different measure of satisfaction- one being a good run in front of the Olympic selection panels for a spot on the Olympic team to another being the success of finishing all three phases. Each goal was especially important to each person causing for this amazing atmosphere! Along with the atmosphere came tons of nerves and excitement which each rider and horse handled in a different way. It was really interesting to see just the affect it had on each person. I really enjoyed it! And now I have a new understanding of what performing under pressure means.
Secondly, I learned just how important it is to have a fit horse coming into a three day. I saw so many tired horses at the end of cross country just struggling to get home. It was very obvious that people were riding completely different animals from the start of the course to the end. Additionally, that carried over to the Show Jumping phase the next day- where competitors were riding horses that physically had not fully recuperated from the cross country run the day before causing for many rails. Bucky was extremely fit throughout all the phases which was quite encouraging, but it is often times hard to know when fit is fit enough. I will take that with me when prepping other horses for future three day competitions.
Additionally, I realized just how many people really contribute to a successful event. First and most importantly the owners of your horse contribute the most- for allowing you the opportunity to compete their horses. Secondly, your support system leading up to to the event and during the event- Parents, family, barn help, friends, clients, and significant others all play a significant role in getting you to and through the event successfully. In addition- of course- your trainers and coaches all play a huge role too. All in all it is quite clear that it takes way more than just yourself and your horse to make it successfully up to and through the event.
And last but not least- I learned that- THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO DO! This event reassured me that I was doing exactly what I want to do in life. I want to chase this eventing dream- and hopefully with hard work and a lot of effort I will get to the top. I am willing to put in all it takes!
With that said, I especially want to thank everyone for contributing all you did to get me to Bromont. Especially Beth Sokohl for allowing me this incredible opportunity to train and compete Bucky! It could not have been a better experience to go on my first event horse I ever owned (for those of you who don't know- Beth bought Bucky from me before I went to college- and she has been fortunately very involved since then)! I also definitely need to thank my Dad and Aunt Beverly for coming with me to help through the actual event days- the both contributed a tremendous amount and I would not have made it through without them!
I could not have been more pleased with Bucky- he was foot perfect. Below is the link to the video of some glimpses of all three phases. I hope you enjoy!
CONGRATS to Lindsay and Bucky on their great finish at Bromont! We can't wait for a full report later!
Yipppeeee!!!! Bucky and I did it. We finished our tough CCI * on our dressage score! We went double clear show jumping and cross country! There were 65 people in my division and we were 16th. Only a couple rails separated the top half. With veteran Olympians ruling the top placings (we will get there one day). We were one of eight competitors that made it around without a jumping fault. I am completely pleased. I couldn't have asked for a better horse. He showed up with all he had and gave every ounce. My last wrap up email will come tomorrow. With tons of pictures!! Sorry for the lack of pictures on the last email. I have plenty and can't wait to share. I'm in the passenger seat (with my amazing Dad at the wheel). We will be back early tomorrow at 2am. Stay tuned.... Linds & Bucky- the jumping machine
CONGRATS to Lindsay and Bucky on a great go up at Bromont today!
Hi Friends!
Today was AWESOME! Bucky rocked around the VERY difficult CCI 1* course like an old pro. He was absolutely flawless. Every fence was a serious question being asked of the horse- from maxed out tables in width and height to very complicated combinations. If you weren't on your game- you weren't going to make it. But let me tell you- Bucky was on his game- and then some. He made it around double clear with 24 seconds left to spare. He was one of the very few double clears- and I am so proud of him for that.
We are less than 2 rails away from the horse winning our class. Tomorrow is a big day. We moved up 14 places in the rankings just from our cross country ride. And hope to move up some more after tomorrow's show jumping.
We have our 2nd jog tomorrow for the vets before the show jumping. The jog is at 8 and the show jumping is at 10.
Bucky recovered so very well. And is ready for a clean jog tomorrow (fingers crossed)!
I'm off to bed for now. Last update tomorrow!
Thanks for all the encouragement along the way. I have had an awesome support crew up here and couldn't ask for anything more.
