Congratulations to all the Willow Brook girls on a great three weeks with great ribbons! Hannah Goodson Cutt and her new horse Batman were Champion in the Low Amateur Owner Hunters all three weeks in a row! Stephanie Goodson had great ribbons with her horses and was 3rd in the Amateur Owner Hunter Classic Week II. Kata also stepped up to the Medium ponies with Snapshot and received ribbons in every class.
Way to go Steph and Poetic! They were Reserve Champion in the $2,000 Low Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic at the Del Mar National Horse Show!
Flintridge Spring Classic
What a great week at Flintridge Spring!!! Steph and Leonetti were winners of the Amateur Owner Hunter Classic and Reserve Champion in the Division.
Kata took home Champion and Reserve Champion in the Short Stirrup division with Miss Truly Scrumptious and Candy Crush, respectively. Kata and Rose’ were Reserve Champion in both the Pony Equitation and Hunter divisions!
We are so proud on Ann Deren Lewis and her amazing horse County Line! Kate was Champion with “Louie” in the Low Hunters with only doing two classes in the division! He is just the best.
94th Annual Flintridge Horse Show
Candy Crush and Kata did it again! Champion of the Short Stirrup Hunters. Candy is now on her way to a new home to teach some new little girls all that she taught Kata. She was also Champion in the Pony Equitation with Rose’!
Stephanie won both of her Equitation classes to take home Champion honors. She was 2nd and 4th in the Amateur Owner Hunter Classic with Leonetti and Poetic.
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La Cañada Flintridge, CA – March 2, 2014 – After closing a long and successful chapter in Lake View Terrace, Kate Considine has decided to move her boutique training business to La Cañada Flintridge at the conclusion of the 2015 HITS Desert Circuit.
Willow Brook Stables, a premier hunter-jumper barn established, owned and operated by Kate, has developed well-respected roots in Southern California over the last fifteen years. Having brought along numerous horses and riders to regional and national acclaim, Kate looks forward to continuing as well as expanding her business at The Flintridge Riding Club.
“I’ve been considering a move, but wasn’t certain what place would be the right fit,” she explains. “Flintridge has a private feel, even though the space is shared, plus offers some nice horses shows that we used to have to travel to compete at. We all look forward to being there.”
With a keen focus on the development of a select group of clients, Kate keeps an active show schedule throughout the year, so the new location will offer everyone the best of both worlds.
Located in La Cañada Flintridge, the Flintridge Riding Club is home to nearly one hundred years of equestrian activity both as a training facility and show grounds. The facility offers three jumping arenas, two dressage rings, and a cross-country course, all nestled within miles of scenic riding trails.
The 94th Annual Flintridge Horse Show and others throughout the year attract top-notch competition. Willow Brook clients will have the convenience of showing in their own backyard without sacrificing the proximity of other Southern California show destinations.
As the 2015 HITS Desert Circuit winds down, Willow Brook congratulates all the ribbon winners on a great winter season. Kate’s daughter Kata is now demonstrating her riding skills in the show ring on ponies. Ann Deren Lewis successfully returned to the show ring after having shoulder surgery. After another successful year in 2014, Amateur Stephanie Goodson started 2015 in winning style. Hannah Goodson Cutt balances an acting career and competing her young hunter in the Amateur Owner hunter division.
“I’ve been a pony mom to many kids over the years, it’s fun to see Kata coming along. She is learning a lot and having a great time showing with kids she’s played with since she was tiny,” Kate says with a smile.
Excited to begin an era of continued success and expansion, Kate welcomes the change and looks forward to the new setting, all the while maintaining the Willow Brook boutique traditions of excellence.
Now able to accept a few more select clients, see Kate in Thermal or contact her.
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What an amazing night, honoring amazing riders. Congratulations to all the Champions!!! Way to go Stephanie Goodson, Champion and Reserve Champion with your boys in the Adult Amateur Hunters!
Seventeen starters took part in the $5,000 NAL West Coast Adult Hunter Final, and it was Stephanie Goodson of Beverly Hills, CA, who came out on top, clinching both first and second places aboard her own horses Poetic and Leonetti respectively. Third place went to Clare Grady of Morgan Hill, CA, who rode Deborah Orent’s Canadian’s Kid.
“It was so special to be in Las Vegas, win this class, and have so much fun with both of my horses,” said Goodson, who was competing in her third NAL West Coast Finals. “It’s such a great opportunity to have a NAL West Coast Finals. I’m so glad we have it!”
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She may be just 5’2″ tall, but Kate Considine is easy to spot on the Southern California ‘A’ circuit by her ever-present wide-brimmed sun hate and spot-on style. The successful hunter/jumper trainer who runs operations from her Willow Brook Stables in Lake View Terrace is best known for her accomplishments in guiding young riders to national championships in the hunter and equitation rings…
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What a week at Blenheim Fall Tournament! With heat being over 100 degrees, my girls still pulled it off! Primetime was Res Champion in the 3’3 Pre Green and Reserve Champion with Hannah in the AO’s at 3’3!!! Steph moving up to the AO’s at 3’3 won the Classic with Poetic. And Miss Katalina won her 1st blue ribbon and then took the Reserve Champion in the Short Stirrup Eq, and the Reserve Champion in the Child Pony division. What a great week!