This Saturday

'Die Hunterklasse', fourth from the left

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Hunter Trophy in Berlin-Brandenburg 2010

This season greets another chapter of the Berlin-Brandenburg Hunter Cup, sponsored by Reiten-in-Berlin.de. There are six qualifying Hunterklasse classes, offered at various competitions throughout the region. To qualify for the final, riders have to participate in at least 2 qualification classes. Fence sizes are 85cm. For full info, see download at the Landesverband website here.

A visit

March 16
Today I had the honor/pleasure to visit Judy Richter at her farm in Bedford, NY. Judy is a true American horsewoman, and has had a great influence on hunter/jumpers in the Northeast - as rider, trainer, judge, author and community member. She is featured in the 'Hunterklasse' book in a photo from the sixties - as an example of a good classic ride. Highly recommended is her own book "Some Favorite Days". Judy also had a great suggestion - Hunter Seat Eq in Germany!

Brown Bag Lunch at Apexart

2010 Season Previews: Hunter Cup in South Hessen

This is the fourth year of the Hunter Cup in South Hessen, and though there are only three competitions in this year's calendar, they will be surely well-organized with Fred Forster as initiator. In all three competitions, two seperate classes will be offered (75 cm and 95 cm) and there will be a champagne reception for participants following the classes. Sponsored prizes include show blankets for the horses, and Krupps/Bosch coffee machines for first place. For more info see www.huntercup.de