Steeplechase 101
You know you want to do it! You know you’ve had a secret yen to – just once – know what it is like… to race, to fl y those jumps, to let your horse out, the thundering herd, the fi nal stretch run!
But where do you start? How do you start? You know it would be crazy to try to start with the “real” timber races.
So, you start with Steeplechasing 101, then you enter the Field Master Chases, and then you set your sights on The Maryland Governor’s Cup Series Foxhunter Awards!
Sunday, February 24 • Pleasant Prospect Farm 4389 Jennings Chapel Road • Brookeville, MD 20833
Patrick Worrall After his incredible career with Von Csadek in the late 80s/early 90s (which included two Virginia Gold Cups wins and one Hunt Cup victory), Patrick Worrall did what so many others do… he took a break. For 12 years he was off the circuit, traveling, launching a career, getting married, having kids. Finally, he be- gan fi tting in the horses around his work doing project fi nanc- ing and corporate turnarounds, returning to the sport in 2007, and eventually back to the winner’s circle with Bon Caddo. Pat- rick is also a licensed NSA trainer.
Rod Cameron First with Hornblower, then Longlegged Paul, fol- lowed by Messommania and now Midnight Classic, Rod Cameron defi nes the “gentleman foxhunter” races, so much so that he earned the Maryland Gov- ernor’s Cup Series Foxhunter Awards 4 times.
James Stierhoff He started his riding career eventing with Denny Emerson, but once he started galloping horses for Jay Griswold and others, James Stierhoff quickly made the switch to jump racing. Stierhoff then made horse history by winning the Maryland Hunt Cup twice on Twill Do (2010 and 2012). James bal- ances riding on the weekend with his “day” job as a compliance offi cer at Brown Advisory.
Regina Welsh The last 15 years of her life have been dedicated to promoting amateur steeplechasing and junior involvement in the sport, helping riders from their fi rst pony race to winning a sanctioned steeplechase races. Not only has she has helped several jockeys climb the jump racing ladder, as an NSA licensed trainer, Regina has taken horses from jumping their fi rst log to winning the Radnor, Pennsylvania, and Maryland Hunt Cups. Regina is ready to help you make your steeplechase dreams a reality.
Clinic presented by the Maryland Steeplechase Association
The 2013 Maryland Steeplechase Season is presented by
esented by: ed b Maryland yland Horse Brl HB d d Horse Breeders Associationi ti 76 | THE EQUIERY | FEBRUARY 2013 eeders Association,
Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, The Equiery & Stubben
Burley Cocks Having grown up around steeplechasers, Burley was bound to get into the sport. After gradu- ating high school, he started foxhunting regularly with EHHC, which – of course, led him to want to do something a little more daring! So, Burley rode in some point-to-points and was hooked. After two years of riding in point-to-points, he took a stab at riding in sanctioned races, including two of Maryland’s big three timber meets. With some mild success over the years, he gained enough confi dence to ride in the granddaddy of them all – the Maryland Hunt Cup. Having a go in the big race on two occasions, he was unable to cross the wire either time, yet he still describes the experience as the thrill of a lifetime and a dream come true. If you have a dream to race, Burley will understand!
Mounted Clinic followed by lunch, race DVDs and more $40, includes lunch
$20 to attend clinic (without a horse), includes lunch Open to adults and juniors
To register, contact Regina Welsh at 410-329-3749 or
USPonyRacing@gmail.com 800-244-9580 |
www.equiery.com
CLINICIANS
Perfect for foxhunters, eventers, anyone who wants to know more about pacing and control while galloping in a group of horses…
Douglas Lees Bob Keller
Bob Keller Isabel J. Kurek
869704-130213
Zane Gorove
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