Winner’s Circle


Above right & left: Morgan and Fabricio.


Left: Morgan Geller (center) and Natalie Crane (left) study course during the USHJA’s EAP Nation’s Cup with Kathy Moore, chef d'equippe of their team, Photo © Michelle Geller.


than ever before which meant his movement and jumping style would improve. Combine this with Peter, Ka- tie, and Bill at my side and I felt like I had a real shot. My first round went smoothly and


felt more pressure than ever. The Handy course was demanding


we were 3rd. Then, with Fabricio never blinking an eye, we went into the Under Saddle. If all went well we would be able to get a top prize here, I was ner- vous. He hacked better then ever and we won it!! I was so proud, however, if I was going to aim for Champion I had to pull out all the stops. Coming back for the Handy round later that night I


and had a lot of natural obstacles. I had to do my best to relax. Thankfully that was easy because I didn’t have the en- ergy after so little sleep. I concentrated on Peter and Bill’s directions, entered the ring and forgot about everything else. Much to my surprise I was called back 1st, top of the order; I had now won two classes. Thankfully the fol- lowing day went well, I ended up 3rd in that class and they announced that I was indeed Champion. As we were wrapping up the Cham-


pionship presentation, I was told I was Junior Hunter Grand Champion of the National Horse Show as well!! I almost couldn’t speak I was so happy. I had proven to myself that I could win back east, and it was fun. The overall experience of going back there was invaluable, and anyone who can make the trip should. The stress and pres- sure of “the indoors” really shows a rider’s strengths and weaknesses, and you don’t get away with much. While traveling home from Syracuse,


sick, tired and with homework still to complete, I was thinking ahead to my


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