A star in the hunter ring was Hannah Goodson-Cutt, who came all the way from Southern California to take Champion honors in the Adequan Hunter aboard her own Caretano. Under the watchful eye of trainer Kate Considine, Goodson-Cutt was also Champion in the Small Junior Hunter riding her own Caretano, and in the Large Junior Hunter 16-17 was Champion aboard Superman and Reserve Champion riding Leroy Brown.
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Hannah Goodson-Cutt raked in the ribbons for Willow Brook Stables during the West Coast USEF National Junior Hunter Championships.
In the older Large section, the couple of Superman and Hannah Goodson-Cutt were super indeed, winning both the handy and under saddle phases. The well-matched pair were the only team to win both of their Tuesday classes and as a result carried over the highest first day total to Wednesday morning’s competition.
With a fifth place finish in the classic plus the two blue ribbons from Tuesday, the tri-color in the older Large section was awarded to a stellar Superman and Goodson-Cutt.
Topping the classic round for the older Small section was again Goodson-Cutt, this time on her other mount, Caretano. The duo effortlessly maneuvered the track to earn some of the highest scores of the day – 88, 90 and 88 – therefore clinching first prize as well as securing Reserve Champion in the section.
Once the scores and percentages from the two days were calculated, the title of overall Grand Champion was awarded to Superman and his aviatrix, Goodson-Cutt with a total of 251.
Hannah and her own Superman were named 2010 Overall Grand Champion Hunter and received the Magic Word Perpetual Trophy for being the Overall Champion Large Junior Hunter in the 16 through 17 age group.
Congratulations to the best in the west, Superman and Hannah Goodson-Cutt, as well as to all riders, horses, trainers and parents for a successful 2010 season.
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Kate Considine, who owns hunter/jumper show barn Willow Brook Stables and travels throughout the country from her home base of Lake View Terrace, Calif., makes it a point to find comparable feed and hay wherever she takes her stable in order to minimize stress on her horses.
“Normally, feed stores carry the same products,” she said. “If you give them a heads up, they can get what you need.”
For example, when traveling on the East Coast, Considine often finds the hay to be much richer than what is available in California. Because of this, she seeks out a dry timothy hay, which is more similar to what her horses eat at home.
She also emphasized the importance of doing research prior to leaving for the show and starting the search for similar products early.
“The key is getting in touch with the resources in the area you’re going to and doing your homework early. If you wait until you get there you’re too late,” she said.
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The gold standard for equine transportation has been truck and trailer for some time now, but many trainers elect a different option when moving their stables across the country—or even the world.
Flying isn’t always a viable choice, but when it is, trainers say their horses not only arrive more quickly, but also fresher and in better condition…
Kate Considine, owner of hunter/jumper show barn Willow Brook Stables, Lakeview Terrace, Calif., agrees that the time saved by flying is worth it.
“It’s a bit more money—$1,000 to $1,500 more—but it’s 12 hours door-to-door to fly them,” said Considine. “One of my horses was ridden and had a lesson on Friday, got on the plane Saturday morning, and was here with me on Saturday afternoon.”
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