It’s a great feeling to have knowing that if I just ride him correctly, he will hold up his end of the deal.” In March, Max and Devon completed their first two-
star competition together. In April, the pair won the CCI** at Twin Rivers Ranch on a score of 54.4 (just their second two-star), topping far more experienced competitors with many more miles under their belts. To date, Devon has earned a total of 121.5 USEA points from Beginner Novice to Intermediate. He’s won seven events, finished second in five, and finished third in three. With the rapid rise up the levels came notoriety among
the eventing community. “He has always caught people’s eyes because of his unique color. But once he started going Preliminary, I think people started to believe in him more,” she continues. “He began to show off some of his talent and is really coming into his own now. He has finally developed a real upper level gallop, and he just attacks the cross-country courses.” One of Devon’s biggest fans is Captain Mark Phillips, the chef d’equipe of the United States eventing team. Mark has been working with Max and Devon to develop and fine-tune their skills. Max is currently preparing for Devon’s first Advanced
competition, which she hopes to complete near the end of the competition year. She is also working towards a possible spot on the United States’ 2011 Pan-Am Games Eventing team. In addition to the accolades earned on
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the scoreboards, Devon helped Max earn the title of 2009 United States Equestrian Association’s Junior Equestrian of the Year, an honor that is given to only one young rider from all of the USEF recognized disciplines. Ever looking to the future, Max has already purchased
two new young horses to follow in Devon’s hoof prints. “When I went for a visit to Holekamp’s last summer, I was lucky enough to bring two more young horses home with me. I found a very talented 5-year-old and a lovely 6-year- old mare. My whole experience with Devon made me think it would be a smart move to stick with the formula that has worked once so brilliantly.”
A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME PARTNER “What I’ve been able to accomplish with Devon will never be replaced by another horse,” Max admits. “He is that special, once-in-a-lifetime horse and I have been so lucky to have the ride on such a great athlete. He was my first young horse. I have had a lot of instruction with him, but I created him myself. We have a strong bond because of it.” “When I was originally looking for a young horse, I
really didn’t care what breed it was as long as it jumped well and was a good mover. Now, I love Trakehners. I believe they are the perfect blend of the big movement, incredible jump, and endurance one would hope for in an event horse.”
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