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FEATURE ARTICLESBRITTANY HILDEBRANDCATHERINE TYREELENS ENVYKIKI KALTWASSERTHE COMPETITIVE EQUESTRIANSEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2021 ISSUE 35Photo ©Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
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September / OctOber 2021 TCE 3________________________________ThECompETiTivEEquEsTrianSEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2021The Competitive Equestrian© 2021 by Equestrian Communications USA LLC, all rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced or quoted in whole or in part by any means, printed or electronic, without the written consent of the publisher. Submissions: Magazines will gladly consider all articles, news, letters, and photographs for publication, but assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material. Submissions may be edited. Letters are assumed publishable unless we are advised otherwise. All submissions should meet our ad deadline to facilitate inclusion in next issue.Publisher & Executive EditorLORNA LOWRIE6 Next Level Performance Center Redenes Equestrian Luxury in South Florida By Olivia Airhart, Phelps Media Group16 2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS PHOTO GALLERY Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group56 Product Focus: BioStar By Phelps Media Group62 Blenheim EquiSports By Belnheim EquiSports 84 Kentucky Horse Shows Summer Gallery By Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group116 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival Summer Gallery By Allyson Lagiovane, Georgie Hammond, and Emma Miller, Phelps Media Group156 EQ REAL ESTATE: Rutledge Farm’s Expansive Equestrian Estate Honors History in Middleburg, Virginia By Allyson Lagiovane, Phelps Media Group162 Team NW Equestrian Sports By GrandPixContentOn the CoverPhoto ©Annan Hepner, Phelps Media GroupThe Competitive EquestrianEquestrian Communications USA LLCeditor@TheCompetitiveEquestrian.com561-753-3389 | info@phelpsmediagroup.comevent management | website development | public relations | photojournalism | marketing | social media elevating your brand beyond the in-gate. world-class service, worldwide exposureCreative DirectorLORNA LOWRIEFEATURE ARTICLESBRITTANY HILDEBRANDCATHERINE TYREELENS ENVYKIKI KALTWASSERTHE COMPETITIVE EQUESTRIANSEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2021 ISSUEPhoto ©Annan Hepner, Phelps Media GroupPhoto ©Libby Greene, Phelps Media GroupContributing WritersOLIVIA AIRHART, PHELPS MEDIA GROUPALLYSON LAGIOVANE, PHELPS MEDIA GROUPContributing PhotographersOLIVIA AIRHART, PHELPS MEDIA GROUPGRANDDPIXLIBBY GREENE, PHELPS MEDIA GROUPGEORGIE HAMMOND, PHELPS MEDIA GROUPANNAN HEPNER, PHELPS MEDIA GROUPMCOOL PHOTOGRAPHYEMMA MILLER, PHELPS MEDIA GROUP
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6TCETheCompetitiveEquestrian.comNext Level Performance Center Redenes Equestrian Luxury in South FloridaBy Olivia Airhart, Phelps Media GroupNext Level facility, care, boarding, training, and sales. Photo by Phelps Media Group
7 TCESeptember /October 2021or years, the South Florida equestrian scene has been known to host many of the world’s top athletes both two and four-legged alike during the winter season. Taking the best of what the European horse show circuit has to oer, Wellington and the surrounding horse-centric areas have become the hotbed for the industry’s most elite and lux clientele to compete, train and live. In a community where the mentality is always “the bigger, the better,” a new breed of performance facility is setting the bar at a new level, quite literally. The greater Ft. Lauderdale, Miami area recently welcomed Aaron Goldsmith’s latest vision, Next Level Performance Center, to their A-list of dream barns. “This is a new kind of innovative training, boarding, and sales facility redening the meaning of equestrian luxury. Designed with the serious athlete in mind, and in the image of America’s superior European equestrian counterparts, we provide a boutique environment to a select number of both dressage and show jumping clientele. With the main state-of-the-art facility located in the historically equestrian town of Davie, I was inspired to build Next Level Performance Center from the ground up. What really sets our operation apart from our competition is that we oer a secondary location in Wellington just steps away from the Winter Equestrian Festival and the Global Dressage Festival while still providing a quieter training paradise in Davie,” stated Goldsmith.Next Level Performance Center Redenes Equestrian Luxury in South FloridaF
8TCETheCompetitiveEquestrian.comCentrally located between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, Next Level Performance Center is turning the heads of old-school equestrians in Wellington down to the up-and-coming equestrian scene growing in their backyard. Next Level uniquely provides the best of what it means to be an equestrian in South Florida. Reaping the benets of world-class shopping and dining as well as some of the world’s ritziest selection of real-estate in the wealthy suburbs and city-center of Miami, Next Level Performance Center provides the only equestrian facility and service quality of its kind and caliber to suit the lifestyle of these equestrians. From top-of-the-line Roewer & Rueb stalls equipped with camera monitoring as well as Nelson automatic waterers monitoring each horse’s water consumption to a private rehabilitation center and lab that includes electromagnetic therapy, hydrotherapy, dry treadmill, and indoor and outdoor walkers, the masterminds behind Next Level performance put horse care under their microscope to enhance even the most minute aspects to t their near-impossible standards. With the introduction of a budding sales program, Next Level Performance is already showcasing its serious competitive nature on a national scale. Former Helgstrand Dressage trainer and top German dressage competitor, Madeleine Bendfeldt, currently pilots the United States’ number one ranked six-year-old mare, Sonata MF (Sir Donnerhall–EM Duet MF, Don Principe). “I have been in the industry for almost 20 years, mainly in jumping and I am just beginning with dressage, but thank goodness I have such a great team behind me,” Goldsmith explained. “The rst day that I saw Sonata, my gut was telling me that this horse was amazing. I am very thankful for the breeder, Maryanna Haymon, and I am proud that we can showcase such a nice horse that was bred in the United States, and Caroline Roman of course did an amazing job in developing her”Sonata MF and Madeleine Bendfeldt. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
9 TCESeptember /October 2021Named the 2017 USDF Champion 2-year-old lly and the Reserve Champion Filly at the prestigious Dressage at Devon, Sonata MF most recently added the title of Markel/USEF Six-Year-Old Dressage National Champion at the Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championship to her laundry list of accomplishments, as well as being honored with the award for the highest-scoring US-bred horse in the division. “I came two months ago from Germany to work with Sonata for Aaron, and I am so thankful for Caroline Roman’s work. She did an amazing job educating and training her. I am very lucky to have the privilege to show Sonata. I am super satised with the test at the young horse championships. Of course, you always have something that you’d like to do better, but she was spectacular, and I had a nice feeling, so I am super happy. The judges said that she has a bright future, and I agree with that.”Following their most recent success, Sonata MF is just the rst of several hand-selected prospects to grace the rosters of the nation’s top competitions in both dressage and show jumping. With young jumper prospects imminently arriving, Goldsmith has also recruited the highly regarded Brazilian show jumper and World Equestrian Games athlete, Celso Luis Camargo Ariani to oversee their jumping training. “Some of the young prospects are on planes shipping over and some of them are already here, but in September they will all be at our facility, and I am very condent that Next Level Performance Center will have competitors in nearly every class,” stated Goldsmith. “As for Sonata, I truly believe we will see her next year at the World Championship doing the Seven-Year-Olds.”As the newest member of the South Florida Equestrian scene, Next Level Performance Center is achieving new heights of excellence, proving that a superiorly elite equestrian oasis lies a little further south than previously imagined. Sonata MF and Madeleine Bendfeldt. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Sonata MF and Madeleine Bendfeldt crowned. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Next Level Performance Center. Photo by Olivia Airhart, Phelps Media GroupMadeleine Bendfeldt and Sonata MF at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Next Level Performance Center Team: Eone Willemse, Aaron Goldsmith, Madeleine Bendfeldt, and Caroline Roman. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
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Your competitive option for business promotion in the equestrian marketplace.HIDDEN CANYON FARM Quest for Success - Barb ChapinPHOTOGRAPH by Matthew Seed - The Horse Photographer| DESIGN by The Competitive EquestrianDESIGN SERVICESWEBSITE | AD | DIGITAL AND PRINT MARKETING MATERIALSA PROUD SPONSOR OFTHECOMPETITIVEEQUESTRIAN.COMTHE COMPETITVE EQUESTRIAN DIGITAL MAGAZINETHE COMPETITIVE EQUESTRIANYour competitive option for business promotion in the equestrian marketplace.HIDDEN CANYON FARM Quest for Success - Barb ChapinPHOTOGRAPH by Matthew Seed - The Horse Photographer| DESIGN by The Competitive EquestrianDESIGN SERVICESWEBSITE | AD | DIGITAL AND PRINT MARKETING MATERIALSA PROUD SPONSOR OFTHECOMPETITIVEEQUESTRIAN.COMTHE COMPETITVE EQUESTRIAN DIGITAL MAGAZINETHE COMPETITIVE EQUESTRIAN
2020 TOKYO OLYMPICSPhoto Gallery by: Annan HepnerPhelps Media Group
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Tokyo Olympics Team Show Jumping Silver MedalistsTeam USA: Laura Kraut, Jessica Springsteen and McLain Ward Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Tokyo Olympics Team Show Jumping Silver MedalistsTeam USA: Laura Kraut, Jessica Springsteen and McLain Ward Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
McLain Ward (USA) and Contagious. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
McLain Ward (USA) and Contagious. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
22TCETheCompetitiveEquestrian.comSteen Peters (USA) and Suppenkasper. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Adrienne Lyle (USA) and Salvino. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media GroupSteen Peters (USA) and Suppenkasper. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
BajiKoen. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
BajiKoen. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Boyd Martin (USA) and Tsetserleg TSF. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Boyd Martin (USA) and Tsetserleg TSF. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Tokyo Olympic Games Dressage Individual MedalistsJessica von Bredow-Werndl (GER) - Gold, Isabell Werth (GER) - Silver, and Charlotte Dujardin (GBR) - BronzePhoto by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Tokyo Olympic Games Dressage Individual MedalistsJessica von Bredow-Werndl (GER) - Gold, Isabell Werth (GER) - Silver, and Charlotte Dujardin (GBR) - BronzePhoto by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Ben Maher (GBR) and Explosion W. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Ben Maher (GBR) and Explosion W. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Janneke Boonzaaijer (NED) and Champ de Tailleur. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Janneke Boonzaaijer (NED) and Champ de Tailleur. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Dressage Individual Gold Champion - Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (GER) and Dalera BBPhoto by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Dressage Individual Gold Champion - Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (GER) and Dalera BBPhoto by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Oliver Townend (GBR) and Ballaghmore Class. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Julia Krajewski (GER) and Amande de B’Neville. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Michael Jung (GER) and Chipmunk FRH. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media GroupIsabell Werth (GER) and Bella Rose. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media GroupOlympic Venue. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Isabell Werth (GER) and Bella Rose. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Don Juan Van De Donkhoeve. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Charlotte Dujardin (GBR) and Gio. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Boyd Martin (USA) and Tsetserleg TSF. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Boyd Martin (USA) and Tsetserleg TSF. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Kent Farrington (USA) and Gazelle during the showjumping horse health inspection of the Tokyo Olympic Games. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Igor Van De Wittemoere. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
52TCETheCompetitiveEquestrian.comTim Price (NZ) and Vitali. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
53 TCESeptember /October 2021Phillip Dutton (USA) and Z. Photo by Annan Hepner, Phelps Media Group
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Competitive show jumper Abigail McArdle loves BioStar’s Origin-LLM Artisan Poultice and Traumera Artisan Poultice for keeping her top mount Victorio 5 free from inammation and aiding his muscles, joints and connective tissue in recovery after a heavy training day or competition. BioStar poultices are made by hand. Photo by BioStar USBioStar US is the leader and innovator of whole food supplements for horses and dogs, optimizing health with 100% authentic whole food, raw, dehydrated, wheat free, soy free, organic, and non-GMO products. BioStar US has exceptionally high standards for every ingredient. Founder Tigger Montague is an expert on equine nutrition and supplements with over 30 years experience as a rider, researcher, formulator, and author of Whole Foods for Horses. Learn more about BioStar’s line of whole food supplements at BioStarUS.com. PRODUCT FOCUS | BIOSTARBy: Phelps Media Group
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58TCETheCompetitiveEquestrian.comGrand Prix dressage rider Jim Koford relies on BioStar to support the health and performance of his equine partners.Photo by Emma Miller/Phelps Media Group
59 TCESeptember / October 2021
Show jumpers Jonathon Millar and Kelly Soleau-Millar trust BioStar with the care of all the horses in their program.Photo by Emma Miller/Phelps Media GroupBioStar’s newly released Remedium Nadi EQ is the rst product in the Chi Solutions family. Remedium Nadi EQ is formulated to support a balanced inammatory response. Remedium is the Latin word for relief, and Nadi is the Ayurvedic term for channel of energies throughout the body. Photo by BioStar US
Dressage rider Jessica Jo Tate relies on a strong lineup of BioStar Whole Food products for her up-and-coming horse “Apollo.” She uses products such as Thera-Gard EQ, Tri-Gard EQ, Thera Calm EQ, BioFlora EQ, and Colostrum to keep her equine partner in top shape. Photo by BioStar US
Photos by McCool Photography2021 BLENHEIM EQUISPORTSLATE SUMMER GALLERYCharlie Jones soared over the Markel Signature fence to win the $25,000 1.45m Markel Insurance Grand Prix aboard Gerko III Van De Zeilhoek during the Blenheim Summer Festival
Jessica Smith and Haute Couture claimed their very rst derby win during the Showpark Summer Classic
Jason McArdle and Da’s Mooi Man won the $1,000 1.20m Jumper Classic, sponsored by Mary’s Tack & Feed
Top three nishers of the 2021 CPHA Foundation Medal Finals 21 & Under, Avery Glynn, Madison Nadolenco, and Sophie BluhmNick Haness is all smiles after his win aboard Crowd Pleaser in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby
Nick Haness is all smiles after his win aboard Crowd Pleaser in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby
Madison Nadolenco claims the 2021 CPHA Foundation Medal Finals 21 & Under Championship
Kyle King has fun leading the victory gallop during the nal week of the Blenheim Spring Classic SeriesMorgan Yorlano rode Cryptonite to the win in the $1,500 1.20m Jr/Am/A-O Jumper Classic, sponsored by Antares Sellier
Natasha Traurig and Va Voom racing to victory in the $2,500 1.35, Bronze Tour Welcome
Stacey Bacheller, Catherine Westling, and Caroline Sutton top the podium in the 2021 CPHA Foundational Medal Finals 22 & Over
Emily Williams emerged victorious as the 2021 CPHA Adult Amateur Hunt Seat Medal Finals Champion
Skylar Wireman bested a eld of 56 to win the 2021 CPHA Junior Hunt Seat Medal Finals
Alexandra Biederman won the $15,000 1.40m Bronze Tour Classic aboard Interactive Mortgage 07
Rose Carver earned valuable points towards the $25,000 CPHA Green Hunter Incentive Champion-ships after winning the class aboard Boston
Tonia Cook-Looker piloted Wilten’s Bubblegum to the win in the $1,000 West Coast 3’ Amateur-Owner Classic Challenge, presented by USHJA Zone 10Janaya Torres won the $500 Low Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic, sponsored by Veredus Riding Equipment during the Blenheim Summer Festival
Hillary Ridland claimed the win in the 12th leg of the Markel Jumper Series during the Show-park Summer Classic aboard Wonder Kid
Joie Gatlin and High Five raced to the win in the $25,000 1.45m Silver Tour Grand Prix, presented by Markel InsuranceSpectators enjoyed the Team USA Celebration and meeting the Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland during the Blenheim Summer Classic
Spectators were able to take photos with Team USA’s Silver Medal from the Tokyo Olympics during the Team USA Celebration
Jason McArdle and Elicole jumping to victory during the Silver Tour at #ThePlaceToJump
Caroline Ingalls and Concerto claimed the Overall Grand Championship during the BES West Coast Amateur Owner Hunter Challenge, presented by USHJA Zone 10Charlie Jones leading the victory gallop aboard Lindsay Maxwell’s Gerko III Van De Zeilhoek during the Blenheim Summer FestivalAngel Karolyi and S&L Sage emerged victorious in the 11th leg of the Markel Insurance Jumper Series on the road to the Las Vegas National Horse Show
Charlie Jones leading the victory gallop aboard Lindsay Maxwell’s Gerko III Van De Zeilhoek during the Blenheim Summer Festival
Stacey Bacheller was crowned the 2021 CPHA Foundation Medal Final 22 & Over ChampionPaige Walkenbach earned the 2021 CPHA Foundation Medal Finals 14 & Under Championship title during the Showpark Summer Classic
With scores of 90 & 99, Skylar Wireman won the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Jr/Am during the Blenheim Summer Festival aboard Bonne Starlight
Olivia Schneider and Valdez posted the only double clear to win the $2,000 1.30m Jr/Am/A-O Jumper Classic, sponsored by Looke Out Pointe Lounge during the Blenheim Summer Festival
Natasha Traurig topped competition taking home the Best Overall Young Jumper during the BES Young Jumper Championships
Maddie Tosh and BrixtonPhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
Kentucky Horse Shows Summer GalleryBy: Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
Ariana Marnell and Ocean RoadPhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
Ava Crolick and And So FarPhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
Jamie Sailor and Get RowdyPhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media GroupElle Boyd and Jack TowellPhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
Elle Boyd and Jack TowellPhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
Kaylin Sculthorpe and Highlands LyricPhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
Alex Granato and Day GlowPhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
Photo by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
112TCETheCompetitiveEquestrian.comHolly Orlando and SoanePhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
113 TCESeptember / October 2021Georey Hesslink and Small OccassionPhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
Victoria Colvin and GabrielPhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
Olivia Sweetnam, Ali Sweetnam and Danny ArendtPhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
Photo by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
Olivia Sweetnam and On The MarkPhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
Stephanie Danhakl and Golden RulePhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
Patricia Grith and S & L Exxon HedonistPhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
126TCETheCompetitiveEquestrian.comOlivia Sweetnam and GoldmarkPhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
127 TCESeptember / October 2021Colin Syquia and WherewithalPhoto by Libby Greene, Phelps Media Group
2021Nestled in the heart of California Central Coast Wine Country, Paso Robles Horse Park USEF-Rated horse shows are for competitors at all levels. Shows feature $40,000 Grand Prix classes, $7,500 USHJA National Hunter Derbies, a $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, and unique incentive programs to support young horses, and Pony Club and IEA riders. Join us for a show experience in true Paso-style!2021Jump Paso Jump Paso Jump Paso PASO ROBLES HORSE PARK
2021Nestled in the heart of California Central Coast Wine Country, Paso Robles Horse Park USEF-Rated horse shows are for competitors at all levels. Shows feature $40,000 Grand Prix classes, $7,500 USHJA National Hunter Derbies, a $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, and unique incentive programs to support young horses, and Pony Club and IEA riders. Join us for a show experience in true Paso-style!2021Jump Paso Jump Paso Jump Paso PASO ROBLES HORSE PARKEmail info@PasoRoblesHorsePark.com or visit pasorobleshorsepark.com/stall-reservations.RESERVE YOUR STALLSPASO PARK WELCOME CLASSIC April 21–25 • Classic SeriesPASO PARK SPRING CLASSIC April 28–May 2 • Classic SeriesROSÉ IN MAY May 27–30 • B SeriesPASO PUMPKINS & PONIES October 14–17 • B Series PASO PARK FALL CLASSICNovember 3–7 • Classic SeriesPASO PARK OAK TREE CLASSIC November 10–14 • Classic SeriesTURKEY TROT & JUMP November 18–21 • B SeriesUSEF-RATED SHOW DATESLet’s Jump Paso! Located in California Central Coast Wine Country.FRIDAY BRUNCHESClassicsMimosas & Breakfast for AllPASO PARK VIP FUNClassicsCharcuterie, Cheese, & WineSTALL DISCOUNTSB SeriesFor Young Horses & Developing Riders
Great Lakes Equestrian Festival Summer GalleryBy: Phelps Media GroupSisters Lexie and Kylee Kment celebrate a gold and silver nish at FEI NAYCPhoto by Allyson Lagiovane, Phelps Media Group
Ashley Vogel celebrates a gold medal nish in the FEI NAYC Young Rider Team FinalPhoto by Allyson Lagiovane, Phelps Media Group
Alex Granato and Carlchen WPhoto by Emma Miller, Phelps Media Group
Major League Show Jumping team Lucky Charms celebrates their winPhoto by Emma Miller, Phelps Media Group
Samantha Schaefer and In The KnowPhoto by Emma Miller, Phelps Media Group
Dominic Gibbs and Cent 15 top the Dudley B. Smith Equitation ChampionshipPhoto by Allyson Lagiovane, Phelps Media Group
Zone 4’s Ashely Vogel, Erika Jakobson, Riley Delbeq and Violet Lindemann Barnettwith their Gotham North FEI NAYC $40,000 Young Rider Team Final gold medalsPhoto by Georgie Hammond, Phelps Media Group
Beezie Madden and Breitling LSPhoto by Emma Miller, Phelps Media Group
Bliss Heers and Antidote De Mars after winning the $137,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI3*Photo by Georgie Hammond, Phelps Media Group
Christian Simonson celebrates his third FEI NAYC dressage gold medal aboard Zeaball DiawindPhoto by Allyson Lagiovane, Phelps Media Group
Team AwardsPhoto by Emma Miller, Phelps Media Group
Riders jog their horses for the Markel/USHJA Zone 5 & 6 Junior/Amateur Jumper ChampionshipPhoto by Georgie Hammond, Phelps Media Group
Gold medalists in the Markel/USHJA 1.10-1.15mJunior/Amateur Zone 5 & 6 Jumper Championship Team FinalPhoto by Georgie Hammond, Phelps Media Group
Shane Sweetnam and IdealPhoto by Emma Miller, Phelps Media Group
Olivia Lawton and Quite Like It riding to gold in the Markel/USHJA 1.20-1.30m Junior/Amateur Zone 5 & 6 Jumper Championship Individual FinalPhoto by Georgie Hammond, Phelps Media Group
Jimena Carrillo Watanabe and First Time LS after winning gold in the NAYC Children’s Individual FinalPhoto by Georgie Hammond, Phelps Media Group
Mimi Gochman and Celina BH nish on zero faultsto gold in the FEI NAYC Young Rider Individual FinalPhoto by Allyson Lagiovane, Phelps Media Group
Julia McDonald and Lehndor van de Vogelzang celebrate a great NAYC testPhoto by Georgie Hammond, Phelps Media Group
Dominic Gibbs and Samantha Schaefer tie for the winin the $36,600 Staller Shows Welcome Stake CSI3*Photo by Allyson Lagiovane, Phelps Media Group
Bliss Heers earns back-to-back wins during GLEF V aboard Antidote de MarsPhoto by Allyson Lagiovane, Phelps Media Group
Catherine Tyree and Bokai after placing thirdin the $36,600 Winning Round CSI3*Photo by Georgie Hammond-Phelps Media Group
172TCETheCompetitiveEquestrian.comEQ REAL ESTATE | RUTLEDGE FARMBy: Allyson Lagiovane / Phelps Media GroupRutledge Farm’s Expansive Equestrian Estate Honors History in Middleburg, Virginia
173 TCESeptember /October 2021Decades before American independence was declared, a quaint cabin was constructed on a picturesque piece of land in the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. What is now known as Rutledge Farm, located in Middleburg, Virginia, the property’s original house dates all the way back to 1740. Following a rich colonial past, beloved Washington D.C. developer and philanthropist Herman Greenberg took over Rutledge Farm in 1984 with a vision for the future.The historical architecture of Rutledge Farm was preserved by Greenberg, while also breathing new life into it. He restored the main house, evoking the feeling of stepping into the 1820s upon entering. In the basement, the overhead beams that support the main oor above were restored from the original log cabin that was on the property in 1740. Greenberg commissioned Smith-Blackburn Architects and Morgan Wheelock Landscape Architects to bring Rutledge Farm into the 20th century, designing state-of-the-art barns and renovating the residences, grounds, and paddocks. In fact, Rutledge Farm was only Smith-Blackburn Architects’ second project since its inception. In addition to the property’s charm, Rutledge Farm has played host to a number of the Greenberg family’s champion horses. The 1993 Belmont Stakes winner, Colonial Aair, was a product of Rutledge Farm. Colonial Aair was ridden by Julie Krone, who remains the only woman to win a Triple Crown race. He bred Sur La Tete, one of the leading money earners in steeplechase history. To support the local Equine Research Institute, the Greenberg family purchased a foal they dubbed Researcher for just $2,500, who eventually went on to win more than one million dollars in his career, as well as raced the fastest Equibase speed rating in North American racing history. To this day, Researcher still holds the record. EQ REAL ESTATE | RUTLEDGE FARMRutledge Farm’s Expansive Equestrian Estate Honors History in Middleburg, Virginia Rutledge Farm
After Greenberg passed away in 2010, his son Aleco Bravo-Greenberg wanted to honor his legacy by carrying out his vision for Rutledge Farm. He took over Rutledge Farm, aiming to both maintain and modernize his family’s beloved property. Following in his father’s footsteps, he continued to make modern updates while preserving the long-rooted history of the farm. Bravo-Greenberg restored the polo eld, added an all-weather outdoor riding arena and derby eld, completely redid the indoor riding arena and rehabbed all of the barns.Today, Rutledge Farm is celebrated as one of the premiere equestrian facilities in Virginia. With a passion for accessible education in the sport, Bravo-Greenberg established the Rutledge Farm Sessions clinic series in 2017. The series invites riders of all levels to train with Olympic medalists and international champions in show jumping, dressage, eventing, equitation and hunter jumper disciplines, creating otherwise inaccessible opportunities for those looking to learn from the leading athletes and trainers in the industry. Nicknamed the ‘godfather’ of the clinic series, Bravo-Greenberg’s longtime friend, Olympic show jumping gold medalist Will Simpson, kicked o the inaugural clinic in August of 2017. Other notable clinicians over the years have included McLain Ward, Debbie McDonald, Ali Brock, Phillip Dutton, Stacia Klein Madden and Louise Serio, to name a few. Bravo-Greenberg has worked diligently to develop Rutledge Farm into a premiere sporthorse facility, while honoring the traditional architecture with contemporary updates. As he steps into the next phase of his life with his wife Sandra and son Maverick Preston James, Bravo-Greenberg proudly oers Rutledge Farm for sale. For more information about the stunning equestrian estate, contact:Paul McMahon (703) 609-1905 or macmahonp@icloud.comSandra Bravo-Greenberg(202) 308-3813 or sandrajcbgreenberg@gmail.comRutledge Farm’s expansive grand prix fieldRutledge Farm’s indoor arena is outfitted with Attwood Equestrian footing
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177 TCESeptember /October 2021Rutledge Farm’s main houseWill Simpson and Aleco Bravo-Greenberg
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