Riders and Horses Close Out 2017 with Numerous USEF, USHJA, and PCHA Awards
La Cañada Flintridge, CA – January 4, 2018 – Willow Brook Stables is a premiere hunter-jumper barn established, owned, and operated by Kate Considine. Having brought along numerous horses and riders to regional and national acclaim, the 2017 show season was no exception.
Although Willow Brook is a boutique barn, bringing eight or so horses to each competition, the year-end titles and awards achieved by its riders in the United States Equestrian Federation, the Pacific Coast Horse Show Association, and the United States Hunter Jumper Association Zone 10 are abundant.
“It was such big year for Willow Brook and I’m so proud of all of our riders,” Considine enthused. “I can’t believe we finished 2017 with nine championships from the PCHA. I don’t think we’ve ever had such a winning year all across the board.”
Hannah Goodson-Cutt and Ironman were PCHA Reserve Champion and third overall USHJA Zone 10 in the 3’3” Amateur Owner 18-35 division – photo by ESI
While balancing horseback riding and competing with a developing career as a singer, Hannah Goodson-Cutt and her remarkable Ironman began their 2017 season at HITS Coachella earning multiple championship ribbons and two Best Amateur Rider awards. The duo finished the season as PCHA Reserve Champions in the 3’3” Amateur Owner Hunters 18-35 and third overall in USHJA Zone 10 standings. In the Adult Amateur Hunters 18-35 division, Stephanie Goodson and Poetic were PCHA Reserve Champion. Amateur riders Ann Deren-Lewis, Harriet Posner, Kim Nelson, and Jennifer Rawlings also had success at horse shows throughout the year.
2017 was a standout year for junior rider Isabel Coxe and her two chestnut hunters Cluny and Jovial. She finished the year with a PCHA and USHJA Zone 10 Reserve Championship in the 3’3” Large 15 & Under Junior Hunters with Cluny. Making her debut at the 2017 USEF Junior Hunter National Championships West, Isabel finished fourth overall with Jovial in the Small 3’3” 17 & Under division and was competitive in every class entered with Cluny.
Isabel Coxe and Cluny earned the PCHA and USHJA Zone 10 Reserve Championship in the 3’3” Large 15 & Under Junior Hunters. Also pictured with Jovial – photo by McCool.
Willow Brook riders had stellar results in the Children’s Hunter and Children’s Pony Hunter divisions. Tessa Buchanan and Rose Gold were PCHA and USHJA Zone 10 Children’s Pony Hunter Champions. Katalina Rickard and Hannah Goodson-Cutt’s Prime Time concluded the season with a PCHA Children’s Hunter 13 & Under Championship, PCHA Overall Grand Children’s Hunter Championship, and a USHJA Zone 10 Children’s Hunter Championship. Katalina also brought home top ribbons in the equitation with Masterpass and was second in points for the PCHA Equitation 11 & Under year-end award.
Tessa Buchanan and Rose Gold – 2017 PCHA and USHJA Zone 10 Children’s Pony Hunter Champions
Katalina and Tessa also shined in the Medium Pony Hunters. Katalina rode Micaela Kennedy’s Elite Hollywood Smoke to the 2017 USEF National Reserve Champion Horse of the Year Award in the Medium Pony Hunters. The pair’s consistency also earned them the PCHA Championship in the division and PCHA Overall Grand Pony Hunter Champion. Tessa Buchanan and Darling Clementine took the PCHA Medium Pony Hunter Reserve Championship and were USHJA Zone 10 Medium Pony Hunter Champions. Katalina and Tessa were successful in the Pony Equitation as well, finishing the season with tricolors and top ribbons.
Katalina Rickard and Elite Hollywood Smoke – 2017 USEF National Reserve Champion Horse of the Year Award and PCHA Medium Pony Champion – photo by The Book, LLC
Willow Brook Stables is looking forward to attending the PCHA Annual Awards Dinner on January 6-7, 2018 in San Diego where riders will be recognized and also receive their well-deserved trophies and ribbons. The barn continues to enjoy home base at the historic Flintridge Riding Club in La Cañada Flintridge, California, and will begin the 2018 show season at the HITS Coachella Desert Circuit in January. Visit willowbrookstables.net for more information.
HITS week 7 was super!!
What a Fantastic week at HITS Coachella!
Great start to HITS 2nd half!
What a week!
The show year has officially begun and we’re off to a great start in the desert!
Katalina Rickard and Masterpass took the Equitation Challenge and division champion! Izzy Coxe and Cluny were Reserve Champion Junior Hunters! Hannah Goodson-Cutt and Ironman were Reserve Champion in the Amateur/Owner Hunters! Kim Nelson and Island Time were Champion in the Modified and Desert Adult Amateur Hunters. Kata and Elite Hollywood Smoke were Reserve Champion in the Medium Pony Hunter division! Kata & Primetime were Reserve Champion in the Children’s Hunters. A wonderful week in the Desert!
Hannah Goodson-Cutt and Ironman were the Classic winner and Reserve Champion in the Amateur Owner Hunters. Tessa Buchanan and Rose Gold were Reserve Champion in the Children’s Pony division. Tessa and Darling Clementine were Reserve Champion in the Pony Equitation. Izzy Coxe won in the Junior Hunters with scores of 87! Kata was Champion with PrimeTime and Champion with Elite Hollywood Smoke in the Pony Equitation and Medium Pony Hunters. Kata and Syle Wise were Champion and Classic Winner in the Children’s Pony Hunters. Kata and Masterpass were Champions in the 11 & Under Equitation and winner of THIS and Onondarka medals! Harriet Posner had fantastic ribbons with Leonetti and Juno! Ann Deren-Lewis and My Hero had great success at their first show together!