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<span style="font-kerning: none;">I've been lucky enough to have been given the opportunity to train and ride some incredible creatures in the past. The current batch is no exception. This was my third trip overseas and with each time, a tremendous amount is learned, which directly benefited not only the horses that came along with us but all at home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Flynn and Quantum's flights were scheduled for the Thursday prior to Boekelo. We actually headed north a few days earlier with the jumpers to compete at the Princeton Young Jumper Championships. We figured we might as well kill two birds with one stone! </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">While Courtney, Quantum and Flynn headed across the pond, Quincy (Quintessence owned by Jane Dudinsky) pictured below, finished an incredible week winning the $35,000 7-Year-Old Young Jumper title, being the only horse to finish all three days on zero faults. Quincy was originally bought as a 4 year old to event and was very successful, finishing his last event in 3rd at the Fork Horse Trials in the preliminary before focusing on jumpers exclusively. Even more incredible is that he finished up 2017 with the win in the YJC 6 year old Jumper Finals title in Kentucky. I can't wait to see what is in store for his future. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Following Quincy's class we stuck around to help Mary Guynn and Konner in the $5,000 Jr/Am Classic. They obviously didn't want to be left out of the festivities and went on to win their class as well!</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Soon after, Jess, Hudson and I hopped on a plane and headed across the pond. Upon our arrival in Europe, I didn't know exactly what to expect in terms of potential results as we brought two extremely talented horses, both on track to make it to the top of the sport. The Boekelo CCIO*** Nations Cup was our first stop for Flynn (aka Getaway owned by Lisa and Bob Wall). Baby Quantum (aka Quantum Leap owned in partnership with Susan and Dave Drillock) traveled with Flynn to Boekelo. It was convenient timing that the 7-Year-Old FEI World Breeding Championships held at Mondial Du Lion were the following week. This gave Quantum time to get accustomed to the manic atmosphere that surrounds European fall championships. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">To give both of these competitions context, I’ve ridden at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, Central Park NYC, Wellington and Devon, PA, all for eventing derbies as well as every east coast CCI, Blenheim in the UK, and Saumur, France. None would come close to the stage set for these horses. To say it’s electric is an understatement. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">I've always found that the biggest limiting factor to performance is tension introduced by a charged environment. If the horses are relaxed you have a great chance to show off what they are capable of doing at home. Flynn makes a place like this a particular challenge - he would survive in the wild without a problem! He might have the most elevated flight response out of any horse we’ve had to date. He has continued to make great steps forward in being able to remain grounded in charged venues. Luckily our experience in dressage was a continuation for sure. There were a few times that he would start to worry, but did manage to settle back again quickly. This experience will help him in the coming years without a doubt. We finished on a respectable 32, with the potential to knock a significant number off in the future.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">The cross country at Boekelo is a combination of a college football tailgate, steeplechase and event wrapped up in one. The crowd estimates topped 60,000 for Saturday with beer tents strategically positioned at every combination of jumps. This was the first time Flynn would have ever seen anything like it. He responded like a pro, aside from the very first complex which had a bar on the fence, he could have cared less. I've been working very hard over the past couple of years to become more efficient on cross country in order to be consistently closer to the time and save my horses to have gas left in the tank. Flynn couldn't have been much better. He made easy work of a difficult course. We were up on the clock until the last minute where he over-jumped a brush into a turning combination. I had to make a quick S-turn and lost a few seconds. He finished up just a few seconds over in great form. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">To put it mildly, show jumping was challenging. I can count on one hand to date the rounds that he's been anything but double clear including his first CCI*** at Bromont. He warmed up well, but I was unable to replicate that in the arena. He jumped in great form but finished up with 5 down. Obviously this was disappointing but we did come away with a number of things learned that will be implemented in the future. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">After finishing up at Boekelo Courtney and Quantum started their journey on to France while Flynn hitched a ride with Horseflight back to the States. Meanwhile, Lisa, Bob, Catherine, Jess, Hudson and I spent the evening in Amsterdam. We are very lucky to have such a great support system, and it was great that Lisa and Bob could join and enjoy/partake in the experience. </span></div>
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Quantum has been with us since we bought him as a weanling. We picked him up following the Fair Hill International 6 years ago. For a bit of background I've included a couple of videos below. We started him the end of his 3 year old year and he has continued on with the tremendous support of Susan and Dave Drillock.<br />
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He finished the USEA Young Event Horse finals in 6th place 2 years ago. This made him eligible for the Turner-Holekamp travel grant as a 7 year old. Before getting the nod, Quantum finished 2nd at his first CCI** this spring in Ocala and finished 2nd at both Millbrook and Stableview horse trials leading up to this trip. He was the highest placed 5 year old and as a 7 year old qualified and was ready to go!</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Quantum could best be described as a 12-year-old boy that just finished a growth spurt. For the first time in his recent career he managed to break 30 at Millbrook. He is a very powerful and extravagant mover, that is when he can manage to remain balanced. He was able to do so at points through our test, but unfortunately not for its entirety. He finished the first phase on a 36 and I'd be lying if I told you I wasn't disappointed. That said this is certainly not a dressage show! Didi also pointed out that roughly 40 percent of the horses at WEG this past year had run at this exact show. Their future success was not correlated to their here results at all. </span></div>
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Quantum could best be described as a 12 year old boy that just finished a growth spirt. For the first time in his recent career he managed to break 30 at Millbrook. He is a very powerful and extravagant mover, that is when he can manage to remain balanced. He was able to do so at point through our test, but unfortunately not for it's entirety. He finished the first phase on a 36, I'd be lying if I told you I wasn't disappointed. That said this is certainly not a dressage show! Didi also had ready that roughly 40 percent of the horses at WEG this past year had ran at this exact show. Their future success was not correlated to their results at all. </div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Quantum far exceeded my expectations, he finished up with plenty left in the tank clear and under the time. He made easy work of the most challenging complexes. He is a true 4* horse in the making, and after finishing I'm confident it's not going to take too long to get there! Again we were presented with massive crowds, more of the wine and cheese family types when compared to Boekelo's college tailgate. A competition like this will make help create a strong foundation of experiences that will no double benefit him in the future. I only wish I could press fast forward! </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">I also have to thank the USET Foundation, Jacqueline Mars, the US Eventing Association and of course the crew that came along to support us. This great photo by Libby Law was from Le Lion from left to right we have Catherine, Ali & Alan, my Dad & Mom, Did, Courtney, Hudson, Jess and Robert. Missing of course is Lisa and Bob from our crew in Holland Holland. </span></div>
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We were meant to depart from Miami direct to the UK on the Wednesday prior to the start of competition. At the time, I was frustrated to hear there was not enough cargo to warrant a flight which would have delayed Quinn’s departure to Friday. This would have been too close for comfort with dressage starting on Wednesday, so we opted to reroute via NYC. <a href="http://www.horseflight.com/" target="_blank">Horseflight</a>, our shipping company, was a lifesaver in replanning the logistics needed on such short notice. </div>
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Courtney Carson our extraordinary groom left our farm in Aiken, SC with Quinn on Tuesday and headed head north. In hindsight, this was such a blessing being that had our flight actually left on time our rig would have been stuck in Miami just in time to be flooded by hurricane Irma!<br />
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Courtney and Quinn took off on Wednesday without trouble. I too hopped on a plane to meet them at Jesse Cambell’s yard on Friday. Quinn handled the trip with unexpected ease. He’s the most genuine creature you’ll meet. Along with genuine nature and willingness to please, he’s an internalizer and worrier. Usually he’s attached to whichever horses is shipping next to him. I think this time around, Courtney was his traveling security blanket. Jesse’s place was a great resting spot before our move to the show grounds on Monday. Day one I just took him for a light hack, followed by flat work on Sunday and a final gallop Monday before heading out. Check out my instagram for a blow by blow here: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/dpequestrian" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/dpequestrian </a></div>
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Moving into the show grounds was uneventful. He’s generally much better day 2 or 3 in a new place so I was very happy to hear of our Thursday dressage time. We had 85 starters in the CCI*** at one of the most beautiful venues you could imagine, pretty much walking through a Disney movie set. </div>
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Quinn was as relaxed and confident in the first phase as he’s been yet. He continues to improve and with a 46.6 this was his best CCI*** or **** score to date. I would expect this improving trend to continue as he gains more strength and confidence. The first few minutes of warm up were about as good as he’s ever been. Two weeks earlier I had planned for 25 minutes in warm up at the American Eventing Championships. In the end I think it was just a bit too long, we cut that down to 20 this time around. I think this too was a hair too long, he was in perfect shape to head in as the horse before us cantered down the center line. Next time around we’re going for 15 mins. Regardless, in a venue with lots of atmosphere I couldn’t have been much happier with him. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "helveticaneue";"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Coming off of the AEC's where Quinn was the first of only 5 double clears under the lights 2 weeks ago and the fact that he's only had 2 rails total in the past 15 advanced events I was pretty confident heading into the final phase. In walking the course it looked to suit him well. I personally love when the time allowed is tight. Quinn is agile, quick and careful. The time was tight on Sunday and rails were flying. We chose to keep the same studs as used on XC the day before. In warm up that seemed to be a good decision. He jumped very well and we headed into the main arena. We ended up having the 5th fence down. I did take an aggressive line in the turn, I'm 100% confident it would work on an artificial surface. Quinn's achilles heel is if he loses traction behind. When it happens he becomes a lot more cautions and tends to get more up and down rather than active and forward with his hind end. He did slip slightly in the turn for the first rail. I was kicking myself for not being a little more conservative and giving him a step or two more in the approach. Into the triple I saw the exact same distance I'd seen at an option the 2 weeks prior, I went to steady and he trotted behind!! Certainly doesn't give you the warm and fuzzy feeling heading into the triple. We had the A & B down, from that point on I made sure not to rush him in the turns by choosing a conservative approach. He finished the course in great form. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helveticaneue";"><span style="font-size: 12px;">I want to again thank USET Foundation and Jacqueline Mars for their generous grant, Joanie. Morris for all of her help managing the team, my parents Marilyn and Dick who came to support (mom's invaluable advice and my dads photos all above), Jess my wonderful and 6 months pregnant wife, Debi and Kevin Crowley (Quinn's breeders and owners), Courtney our groom & life manager as well as our crew back at home (Little Courtney, Hunter, Adrianna, Holly and of course Joan and Carl Hampf!). Can't also forget our many sponsors and partners which allow our horses to preform at their best! </span></span><br />
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DPEquestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118079299835707010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132872754472005590.post-59772051471180416372016-10-23T15:23:00.001-04:002016-10-23T15:23:57.795-04:00Updated Sales Horses<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We've just posted a number of great horses to our sale page including Willoughby below. All can be seen at <a href="http://www.dpequestrian.com/forsale">www.dpequestrian.com/forsale</a><br />
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We just wrapped up the busiest week of our Aiken spring season. We had a 6 horses showing at March Madness I held at Highfields in Aiken on Thursday and Friday with Quinn (owned by Debi Crowley) spending some time jumping this week in the Welcome Stake on Friday as well as the 1.35m Mini Prix held on Sunday.</div>
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Our jumpers all finished up great with a full results below. In particular I was very proud of both Quinn and Leo (owned by Kristin Michaloski) , both eventers, who more than held their own in the show ring! Both are jumping more confidently and I can't wait to see them in action in a few weeks at the Carolina International. </div>
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Quinn finished up the weekend with just 1 down in the Mini-Prix to finish in 8th. We're heading back to Highfields this week to jump getting and getting the eventers ready for Pine Top our next outing! </div>
DPEquestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118079299835707010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132872754472005590.post-8935816265346825272016-02-14T12:03:00.001-05:002016-02-14T12:04:04.132-05:002016 Carolina International is Open!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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With our spring season in full swing, one my my favorite events of the year, the Carolina International CIC, if fast approaching. Being on the board of the competition has given me some incite into many of the great changes to be implemented this year.<br />
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The most significant change of which is that Ian Stark, one of my personal favorite designers, is now taken the reins and the course. It's going to be a big departure from years past, not only in size and construction but also utilizing a brand new water complex allowing the track length to increase along with its difficulty. With $75,000 in total prize money it's going to be a spectactular competition!<br />
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This year, not only with spectators on the grounds be able to enjoy the show, but EQSportsNet will be broadcasting a live feed with Karen O'Connor and Charlotte Skinner on the microphones.<br />
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The after party will remain an epic event, this year's theme is 'Spanning the Globe' which will be presented by Jaguar Land Rover of Cary, NC. It will feature the CIC awards, international dinner, open bar with music and dancing by 'Liquid Pleasure'.<br />
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If interested everyone is able to pre-order Carolina International merchandise on the <a href="http://www.carolinahorsepark.com/" target="_blank">Carolina Horse Park site</a>.<br />
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Hope to see everyone there!<br />
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DPEquestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118079299835707010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132872754472005590.post-54025785219753291382016-02-14T11:40:00.001-05:002016-02-14T11:40:40.858-05:00$75,000 Wellington Eventing Showcase - Helmet Cam Video<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quinn on XC in the Plantation Field CIC** - Photo by Rough Coat Photography</td></tr>
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We've been on the road not stop it seems over the past few months with some great performances for both the jumpers and eventers. At the moment we're split just about 50/50 between the two. It's a great mix that, along with the new Tryon facility along with Bruce's Field opening up in Aiken has allowed us to alternate between the two disciplines.<br />
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We were lucky enough to show at Bruce's Field inaugural show in Aiken just a few weeks back. The highlight of the week was Portugal's (aka Confire La Pomme) move up to the 1.30m classes. Impressively he also managed to win in his very first class!<br />
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Following Bruce's Field we head north to Unionville, Pa for the Plantation Field CIC** with both Big Leo (Lysander owned by Kristin Michaloski in partnership with Doug) and Quinn (Vandiver owned by Debi Crowley in partnership with Doug). Quinn was slated to run in the CIC*** but I found out just before heading north that we still needed at CIC** prior to our CIC*** debut despite our 5th place finish in the Five Points Advanced Horse Trials (Raeford, NC).<br />
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Both horses were excellent but Leo stepped up to the big stage with a massive statement on dressage day with a 31.7! He was well ahead of the 70 horse field and never gave up the lead finishing with his first CIC** win!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leo on XC at the Plantation Field CIC** - Photo by Jenni Autry/Eventing Nation</td></tr>
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Quinn was also quite good, he wrapped up the weekend in 9th place. On to Morven Park (Leesburg, Va) and the CIC*** this coming weekend along with 8 others from DPE. The jumpers are laying low for the next couple of weeks. They will be back in action the week following Morven.<br />
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-Doug<br />
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DPEquestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118079299835707010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132872754472005590.post-58195655175726870902015-08-12T09:14:00.001-04:002015-08-12T09:14:10.444-04:00Horse Profile: Quantum Leap<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm excited to introduce a periodic blog in order to profile our horses which we are lucky enough to work with day to day. Each have a unique personality and talents which deserve to be better known by all.<br />
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The first of which is Quantum Leap who is known around the barn as Q or Quantum. He is 4 years old and stands 17.1hh at the moment. <a href="http://useventing.com/competitions/profile-horse?horse_id=164122" target="_blank">USEA Record</a><br />
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He's a true old soul. Even from day one he has always seemed to just 'get it'. I bought him from Didi Callahan at CNG sport horses, <a href="http://www.cngsporthorses.com/" target="_blank">direct link here</a>, as a yearling.<br />
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He grew up with us, turned out with <a href="http://www.dpequestrian.com/horses" target="_blank">Big Leo</a> as his little brother. Periodically we ponied him along with some of the more experienced horses when heading out on the trails. Funny enough he was often braver than the horse were ponying him off of!<br />
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Last November we started him for real. He was probably the easiest horse I've ever started. He has been incredible, in that ultimately you show him once he ready to move forward.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">End of week 1...out on our own!</td></tr>
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Below are a number of videos of Quantum throughout the year. His progress has been remarkable.<br />
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Jan 12th, jumping at home.<br />
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Jan 24th, Q's first XC schooling at Paradise Farm in Aiken<br />
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Q's 2nd show - Feb 8th<br />
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Roughly two months ago we were joined by long time supporters Susan and Dave Drillock in partnership with the goal of developing Quantum to the best of his ability. Without their support we would not have been able to keep him long term. I'm incredibly fortunate and grateful for the opportunity given to me by Susan and Dave.<br />
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At the moment, Quantum just finished up his 5th Novice finishing on his dressage score of 21 in 3rd place at the Millbrook Horse Trials.<br />
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In the coming month's we're planning to try to get qualified for the USEA Young Event Horse finals to be held in at the Fair Hill International in October. Check back for updates as they come in!<br />
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DPEquestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118079299835707010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132872754472005590.post-7416486065237130502015-06-29T20:32:00.000-04:002015-06-29T20:32:27.789-04:00Introducing DPE's Latest Equine Team Member: Vandiver<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's difficult to express how excited I am to be able to announce that Vandiver owned by Debi Crowley of Elkmont, AL (<a href="http://www.cottonmeadowsfarm.com/" target="_blank">Cotton Meadows Farm</a>) will remain with DPE for the indefinite future.<br />
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Vandiver aka 'Quinn' is a 2004, 17h, Trakehner gelding by Windfall, bronze medal winner on the US eventing team at the 2004 Olympics (<a href="http://www.newspringfarm.com/" target="_blank">New Spring Farm</a>). Quinn was bred, raised, and started under saddle at CMF. Combined with the eventing bloodlines in his dam's (Visions of Grandeur, ATA, also bred by CMF) pedigree. Following his foundation at CMF his training continued and progress successfully through CCI*** level and made an appearance at Rolex Kentucky this spring with Werner Geven.<br />
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Quinn is just about the most genuine, hard working and forgiving horse I've had the pleasure of working with. Below is a video taken at the Tryon International Equestrian Center a few weeks ago at our first class together.<br />
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We are planning for Millbrook as our first event with the ultimate goal to head to the Fair Hill International CCI*** this fall.<br />
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Updates on the farm and other horses coming soon.</div>
DPEquestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118079299835707010noreply@blogger.com0Aiken, SC, USA33.5604168 -81.7195533000000333.4545268 -81.880914800000028 33.6663068 -81.558191800000031tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132872754472005590.post-49227986703229163302015-04-23T08:40:00.000-04:002015-04-23T08:40:29.801-04:00Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill Clinic Dates<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'll be stopping in the area the Monday and Tuesday following the Jersey Fresh CIC May 10th and 11th. If you'd like to schedule a lesson please either email (doug@dpequestrian.com) or call 908.399.9112.</div>
DPEquestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118079299835707010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132872754472005590.post-89851531535539547292015-04-20T21:05:00.000-04:002015-04-20T21:45:12.903-04:00Quantum will remain with DPE & Eli's 5th Place $25k Aiken Grand Prix<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm beyond exited to announce that long time friends and unbelievable supporters Susan and Dave Drillock have just purchased half of our next generation superstar Quantum Leap ensuring he'll remain with us indefinitely. Quantum has been with us for 3 years at this point and is a member of the family. He was bred by Didi Callahan of Maryland and purchased as a yearling just after the Fair Hill International CCI.<br />
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I've started countless horses in the past, but Quantum is by far the most easy going, agreeable baby I've had the pleasure of working with. Aside from his personality, he has the talent needed to develop into our next superstar. He is out of a full thoroughbred, Report to Sloopy mare, related to John William's Sloopy and by Quite Capitol a Holsteiner stallion. He is 78% thoroughbred and an excellent jumper and mover.<br />
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I'm convinced that in order to develop world class competitors without bankrupting us in the process, horses have to be identified as early as possible, started correctly and not rushed. Quantum was started last fall, at this point he's evented 3 times, one Beginner Novice and two Novice. He's yet to have a jumping penalty and finished up his last novice in 3rd place! He will have a quiet spring in hopes of ramping up for the USEA 4 year old Young Event Horse Championships this fall. Check back for updates both here and on Facebook (www.facebook.com/dpequestrian) for photos and progress reports!<br />
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In other news, Eli owned by Mike Rubin had a great showing this past weekend in Aiken. He wrapped up the week finishing an excellent double clear to finish 5th in tough conditions in the $25,000 Deitrick Grand Prix. I couldn't be prouder of him, this was his second grand prix of the year and second top 8 finish! I'm still working to refine how I ride him on course, and how best to prepare him in warm up in order to maximize his potential. This was an important stepping stone, he is one incredible horse. I'm very lucky to have the opportunity to work with him. Certainly couldn't ask for more!<br />
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We had a number of other horses both at the horse show from Wednesday through Sunday at Highfields as well as a schooling event at Sporting Days on Saturday. This coming week is no less chaotic, we're in town Monday and Tuesday, heading over to the show Wednesday and then off to Kentucky for Rolex! For those lucky enough to attend, please make sure to stop by the Eventing Nation tent on Saturday around noon for book signing and rider trivia with Jessica!<br />
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DPEquestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118079299835707010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132872754472005590.post-40630846104027003112015-03-28T09:04:00.001-04:002015-03-28T09:04:35.411-04:00Spring Plans in Aiken and Teaching in NC<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Until we finally make the move, we’re going to try to get up to NC as often as possible in order to teach and check on the building process. Jess and I will be up in NC on Monday and Tuesday the 6th and 7th of April. I know many of you might not be able to schedule during the day, but if possible and interested please let me know. I’m just trying to accommodate as many people as possible.</div>
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DPEquestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118079299835707010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132872754472005590.post-65104288509994297862015-03-07T02:43:00.002-05:002015-03-07T02:51:23.691-05:00USEA Judges Continuing Ed<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I couldn't quite take the week completely off from competing, but close to it. We took Rex (Marilyn Payne) and Merlin (Elizabeth Callahan) over to Highfields on Thursday for their first show in the .85 m class. While both green they managed to both finish up with ribbons! </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div>
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I was able to get a bunch of the other horses ridden before heading down to Red Hills for the USEA's continuing education seminar. <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Thankfully I have Jess, Michelle and the girls to keep things running smoothly at home!</span></div><div><br></div><div>All USEF judges are required to attend seminars like this every 3 years. We were lucky enough to spend all day yesterday with Janet Foy, one of this countries premiere dressage judges. I can't stress enough how helpful these programs are both in recalibrating scoring as well as gaining a more in depth understanding of the biomechanics, training and showing of horses. If you get a chance, even if you have no desire to judge, audit one of the judging programs. I guarantee your horses will be going better and your scores will improve dramatically. </div>
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DPEquestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118079299835707010noreply@blogger.com0Tallahassee Tallahassee30.499104 -84.249552tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132872754472005590.post-48645706086060352832015-03-02T21:56:00.000-05:002015-03-03T16:49:13.220-05:00Making the most of opportunities in Aiken<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Aiken is one of, if not the best locations in the country to develop and instill confidence in horses. This weekend was a prime example of the versatility it offers. We took the jumpers to Highfields for the March Madness jumper show on Thursday and Friday. Then the eventers were off to Sporting Days Farm Horse Trials on Saturday and Sunday morning wrapping up just in time to head back for the final 1.30 meter mini prix at Highfields. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Our horses were excellent throughout the weekend. All of which would never have been possible without the exceptional help of <span style="color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">help of Jess, Michelle, Alex, Tess & Nicole as well as the master of event scheduling Mary Caldren at Sporting Days. The results speak for themselves!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Novice: 2nd Quantum Leap (Doug), 3rd Winter Carnival ( Emily van Gemeren), 2nd Call Me Waylon (Ann Wilson) and 7th Marshal M Dillon (Wendy & Fred Luce, Doug)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Training: 1st Absaluut Annabelle (Jane Dudinsky), 3rd Zephyr, 4th Reddina Cooley (Lucia Strini) and 2nd Patrick (Kathleen Sullivan)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Last week we took a quick trip up to the new farm to stake out all of the buildings and arenas. It turned out to be an unusually snowy trip, but well worth it in the end. Although you think you've got it all mapped out perfect on paper, we quickly realized that some of the building locations had to be tweaked to better suit the land. We were also very lucky to be joined by our excavators and arena contractors Shane Doyle and Clint Bertalan this trip and the last. Both have brought to the table tremendous incite and I'm certain our final layout will be far more efficient, useful and frankly beautiful as a result. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">As for the location change, on our return trip we began thinking about our schedule going forward. We were lucky enough to have the opportunity to rent an incredibly facility in Aiken, details soon to follow, for the foreseeable future. It would offer ideal conditions, weather as well as riding surfaces and training opportunities for our horses. With them in mind, we've decided to remain here in Aiken until we are able to move the horses into the new farm in Rougemont, NC. Hopefully our permanent </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">return to NC will be this summer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Although up in the air at the moment, we are planning to spend a few days every other week in NC to teach as well as keep tabs on the building process. Details to come soon, but if you are interested please shoot me a quick email at doug@dpequestrian.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Being that we now plan to remain in Aiken we have one vacancy for a working student to join our team. Bring your horse along, housing included and take advantage of the vast opportunities Aiken has to offer! Must be 18 yrs or older. If you're interested please email Jess your resume and a short video of your riding if possible to jess@dpequestrian.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Horses For Sale:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We've just updated out sales page <a href="http://www.dpequestrian.com/forsale" target="_blank">here...</a>we have a bunch of great horses for sale, both eventers as well as jumpers. There are a few more to be posted soon, so if you don't see something that might peak your interest please don't hesitate to contact us directly. </span></div>
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We are in full competitive swing down here in Aiken, hence the seldom updated blog. Although we should garner much sympathy from most this winter this past week has been downright freezing!<br />
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Our horses have had a great start this spring. We've been to two jumper shows at Highfields here in Aiken as well as our first event of the season at Paradise Farm. I've picked 3 of the most exciting performances so far...</div>
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The first is Eli (owned by Mike Rubin) who finished 2nd in the $5,000 Welcome Stakes and 6th in the $10,000 Mini Prix.<br />
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Second on the list was Marshall's (owned by Fred & Wendy Luce as well as Doug) first event at Paradise. He had a very good outing at the beginner novice.<br />
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Last but not least was Quantum's great performance at PSJ as well as his first event at Paradise in the beginner novice level. Unfortunately following a discussion with our accountant we are forced to sell Quantum. I hate to do so, but we are left without a choice at the moment. I'm completely convinced he will make an excellent partner for someone. If you might be interested, <a href="http://www.dpequestrian.com/forsale" target="_blank">click here for details. </a><br />
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We are heading back to PSJ with the jumpers for a schooling show this weekend. The eventers will be back in action next week at Sporting Days Farm Horse Trials in Aiken. </div>
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DPEquestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118079299835707010noreply@blogger.com0Aiken, SC, USA33.5604168 -81.7195533000000333.4545268 -81.880914800000028 33.6663068 -81.558191800000031tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132872754472005590.post-58575006745153827832015-01-07T18:59:00.000-05:002015-01-07T19:54:31.022-05:00Kicking 2015 Off in Chilly Style<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I just returned home from the first clinic of 2015. I was graciously invited by the North Texas Eventing Association to teach for the long weekend at Kim Willnow's beautiful, <a href="http://www.charismaticmoonfarm.com/" target="_blank">Charismatic Moon Farm.</a> I have to firstly thank Kim for her organization as well as hospitality. We had a tremendous group of people participating, and tough to say the least. All endured freezing temperatures with a great attitude.<br />
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Randy and Ashton Willnow were able to get a bunch of great pics, a few are below.<br />
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We had a great variety of horses and riders from intro through preliminary. We had scheduled flatwork sessions on Friday, poles and small combinations Saturday finishing up with some more complicated combinations and course work on Sunday. I was excited to see how each horse and rider combination progressed each day.<br />
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I've always found clinics a great opportunity to help both horses and riders better understand how to work with each other. This was certainly no exception, with many progressing beyond my own expectations! I'm very lucky to be in a position to help, and with each weekend I'm always impressed how much I learn from each of the combinations.<br />
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I'm looking forward to the next trip west. The clinic scheduled for the end of January held at Meadow Creek. <a href="http://www.mcptexas.com/documents-and-downloads.html" target="_blank">Click for details!</a></div>
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DPEquestrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118079299835707010noreply@blogger.com0Fort Worth, TX, USA32.7554883 -97.330765831.901301300000004 -98.62165929999999 33.609675300000006 -96.0398723tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132872754472005590.post-12833784741987182352014-11-27T10:53:00.001-05:002014-11-27T10:54:27.234-05:00Helmet Camera Article posted on the Chronicle's Website<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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