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Catherine Tyree Claims Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award


Wellington, Florida – Catherine Tyree claimed the Martha W. Jolicoeur Lead- ing Lady Rider Award dur- ing the CSI4* Holiday & Horses tournament held De- cember 1 to 5, 2021, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center


in


Wellington, FL. Tyree of Wellington,


FL, placed eighth in $50,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix held on Thurs- day, December 2, before re- turning to the International Arena on Saturday night, December 4, to win the $214,000 Grand Prix fol- lowing a six-horse jump-off. Her partner on both occa- sions was BEC Lorenzo, an 11-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Livello x Guidam) owned by Cather- ine Tyree LLC. “I would like to thank


Martha for putting up this award for women in a sport where we go head-to-head with our male counterparts,” said Tyree, 27. “It’s nice to be recognized for the hard work we put in and the con-


sistency throughout week.


have the


good results in one class, but to


It’s great to have consistency


throughout the week is rare and makes this award even more special.” In recognition of win-


ning the Leading Lady Rider Award, Tyree was pre- sented with a bottle of champagne, a bouquet of flowers, and a gift certificate for a shopping spree at Hunt Ltd. by Martha W. Jolicoeur and her fellow Douglas El- liman realtors, Waverly Ernst and Sharon Loayza. “It’s so generous of


Martha to give this award for us each week during this holiday circuit and then through the entire winter season of the Winter Eques- trian Festival,” said Tyree. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to receive this award, and to win a gift certificate to Hunt Ltd. because I need new clothing!” A former competitor


herself, Jolicoeur enjoyed a successful


international show jumping career before


becoming Florida’s number one Douglas Elliman real estate broker. A sponsor and dedicated supporter of horse sport at the Winter Eques- trian Festival for many years, this year Jolicoeur ex- panded her Leading Lady Rider Award to include the Holiday circuit. Given in memory of fellow realtor and horseman Dale Lawler, a Leading Lady will be named each week, with the overall Holiday Series win- ner being presented during the Holiday Circuit Finale from December 29, 2021, to January 2, 2022, to the fe- male rider who accumulates the most points. The full Holiday Series schedule is as follows: HOLIDAY & HORSES CSI4* December 1-5, 2021 YEAR END AWARDS December 9-12, 2021 HOLIDAY FESTIVAL December 15-19, 2021 HOLIDAY FESTIVAL III December 21-23, 2021 HOLIDAY CIRCUIT FI- NALE


December 29, 2021-January 2, 2022 Overall point stand-


ings for the Martha Joli- coeur Leading Lady Rider Award following CSI4* Holiday & Horses. Based in Wellington, Joli- coeur has been serving the Wellington equestrian com- munity full-time since 2005 and specializes in both resi- dential and farm properties. As part of the elite Douglas Elliman Real Estate Sports and Entertainment division, she offers a wide range of property listings that fit the equestrian lifestyle and be- yond. To learn more about Martha W. Jolicoeur, visit www.marthasproperties.co m. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram for a behind- the-scenes look at her avail- able Wellington properties.


About Martha W. Jolicoeur Buying or selling a


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Catherine Tyree, pictured aboard BEC Lorenzo, is presented with the Martha W. Joli- coeur Leading Lady Rider Award during the CSI4* Holiday & Horses tournament in Wellington, FL. From left to right: Sharon Loayza, Martha Jolicoeur, and Waverly Ernst. Photo by Sportfot


trian community. Jolicoeur understands the importance of customer excellence and prides herself on dealing honestly and fairly while


Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation An-


nounces Memorial Horseman Scholarship In Memory Of Naomi Blumenthal


in governance at the United States Hunter


much her heart and soul were in- vested in the IHSA,” said IHSA Founder Emeritus Bob Cac- chione. Blumenthal was also active


(USHJA), where she served on multiple committees. She was a US Equestrian licensed R-rated judge in hunters and hunter seat


Jumper Association


with the IHSA began when she taught equine studies and busi- ness management at Cazenovia College and served as coach of the Cazenovia College Equestrian Team, a position she held for over 27 years. Blumenthal was integral to the success of the IHSA and the IEF and served the equestrian community in multiple roles as a coach, show manager, secretary, regional president, zone chair, and treasurer spanning over 40 years. Colleagues of Blumenthal recall her service to everyday IHSA op- erations and her quiet, behind-the- scenes aid to the careers of many members of the horse industry. “I can’t begin to say how


GLADYS, Va - Dec. 4, 2021 – The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and the Inter- collegiate Equestrian Foundation (IEF) have announced that the family of Naomi Blumenthal will honor her memory with a scholar- ship in her name. Blumenthal, a longtime member of the IHSA board of directors, passed away on Dec. 13, 2020. Blumenthal’s daughter and son-in-law, Shari and Corey Schneider, approached the IHSA and the IEF with the idea to create a scholarship that would honor her lifelong service to the equestrian industry. Blumenthal’s involvement


Naomi Blumenthal. Photo by EQ Media.


pany, Equine Productions and Marketing, she organized horse shows in upstate New York and New England. She managed the 17-day, multi-discipline New York State Fair Horse Show for many years. Thanks to the generosity of


life to horses and equestrian com- petition. After graduating from Syracuse University, she ran a boarding barn in Oran, New York. It was one of the few facilities in the area with an indoor arena and she began holding horse shows during the winter months, an in- troduction to her successful career as a show manager. With Blumenthal’s com-


equitation and a steward and often officiated at shows nationwide. In addition, Blumenthal devoted time to the Professional Horse- men’s Association (PHA), serving as national president and the Syra- cuse chapter’s chair. Blumenthal dedicated her


in the horse industry get a leg up; we will never know truly how many people she has helped,” added IHSA Executive Director Peter Cashman. “Her legacy lives on through this wonderful schol- arship.”


Blumenthal’s family, the Naomi Blumenthal Memorial Horseman Scholarship will become an an- nual $1,500 award. The scholar- ship will recognize an IHSA member with the following crite- ria: • Demonstrates a commitment to their IHSA team • Dedicated to proper horseman- ship • Takes an active role in the man- agement of his/her team’s IHSA horse show • Participates actively in the man- agement of horses and/or riding facility • Is pursuing a career within the horse industry. “She helped a lot of people


should complete an IEF scholar- ship application and include how they meet the above criteria in essay form.


Applicants for this award


through a variety of programs, in- cluding varsity athletics, aca- demic departments and club sports. IHSA offers valuable hands-on experience and profes- sional development in multiple facets of the equine industry. Many IHSA teams participate in service projects, giving back to their communities. Through the IHSA, students enhance their col- lege experience and develop the tools that help build successful ca- reers.


represented


IHSAinc.com or media@IHSAinc.com.


For more information, go to contact


Cacchione, it is the oldest and largest intercollegiate equestrian organization with 10,000 mem- bers in 47 states and Canada. IHSA college and university team participation is


Shows Association (IHSA) wel- comes men and women of all rid- ing levels and offers individual and team competition in hunter seat equitation, Western horse- manship and reining at more than 400 member colleges and univer- sities. Membership in IHSA means that college students can participate in horse shows regard- less of their experience or finan- cial status. Students compete from beginner through advanced with suitable, provided horses, elimi- nating the expense of horse own- ership. Founded in 1967 by Bob


ABOUT THE IHSA The Intercollegiate Horse


creating relationships with her customers that continue far beyond a business trans- action. For more informa- tion on Martha Jolicoeur


and her listings, visit


www.marthasproperties.co m or find her on Facebook and Instagram.


Kyle King & Magic Mike Open In The Desert


To the cheers of a hometown crowd, Kyle King


claimed the $72,900 Talus CSI5* 1.50m Welcome to christen the final week of the Major League Show Jump- ing (MLSJ) season at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) in Thermal, CA. King, a member of the Roadrunners team, piloted


Magic Mike, a 12yo KWPN gelding (Zapatero x Indoctro) owned by Elizabeth Kilham to the top of the podium for their first-ever CSI5* win together during a banner year for the U.S. rider. Last to go in a seven-horse tiebreaker, King posted a time just fractions fast enough for the top honor.


“He’s pretty special and he’s really turning the cor-


ner,” said Kyle of the mount. “Maybe I’m just excited at the moment, but he’s one of the best horses in the country and maybe even the world. I’ve never had something that consistently wants to be clear and has that kind of power at that level. Now he shows me he’s got the speed. “[MLSJ] has given me huge confidence. I’ve always


been a pretty confident rider, but now I’m extra confident, and I’m actually going in thinking I should win,” contin- ued King. “I don’t have any [ranking] points to lose, so I just keep going up and up. So who knows, maybe I’ll be top 60 in the world next month? We’ll see!” The top placings continued with a double podium


for Diamond Devils and Evergate Stables-owned horses. Sam Walker (CAN) finished second on Hermelien vd Hooghoeve and Nayel Nassar (EGY) took third riding Igor van het Wittemoere.


Winning podium, including Kyle King & Magic Mike, Sam Walker & Hermelien vd Hooghoeve and Nayel Nassar & Igor van de Wittemoere. Photo © Atalya Boytner for MLSJ


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