shows

Meet Our 2010 Show Team:

Danielle Stevens

Age: 15

Horse: Gus

"North Of Never"

Show Experience:

Dani has been showing with us for the past 3 years. She shows in the Low Hunter division and the Mini Medal. Her and Gus have been working together for almost 3 years and have a wonderful understanding of each other.

Last year Dani qualified with a first place for the Mini Medal finals and had high points in almost all of her divisions on both the LEHS and MHJA circuits.

Favorite Part of Showing:

Dani thinks there are so many exciting aspects to showing she can't decide what she likes most.

Hannah Niemi

Age: 11

Horse: Red

"Red Sky at Night"

Show Experience:

Hannah has been showing with us for the past 3 years. She shows in the Maiden & Novice divisions. Hannah has worked hard to achive competiveness in each of her dividions, placed 5th out of about 20 in her Equitaion Classic last summer and placed 4th in her first pony medal final last year!

Favorite Part of Showing:

Hanging out with so many horses & ponies. Seeing all the different levels of riders and how her goals and skills match up. Having fun with friends!

Beth Chomicz

Age: Adult

Horse: Andy

"Golden Passport"

Show Experience:

Beth has been showing for the past 3 years. She has been very sucessful in the Low Hunters, Primary Adult and Medal classes. In 2009 she earned a Reserve Champion, 3rd and 5th place at the MHJA year end awards. Beth also placed 4th in her first medal finals in 2009.

Favorite Part of Showing:

The excitement and being able to bond with my horse and barn friends!!

Natalie Hershenson

Age: 14

Horse: Oliver

"Perfect Stranger"

Show Experience:

Natalie is joining us for her second year of showing. She has a new equine partner this year. Natalie will be competing in the Maiden and Novice divisions while her and her new friend get to know each other better.

Favorite Part of Showing: Will let you know after she has gone to her first show!!

GES Show Team!

For riders who like a bit of friendly competition there is the GES show team! We travel to local shows from April thru September and offer something for everyone. We currently show at the LEHS (Lake Effects Horse Shows) and the MHJA (Michigan Hunter Jumper Assoc.) shows all over southern Michigan.

Show Team Jumping Rider Pre-Requisites:

Ability to lease or buy a horse that the trainer has approved for showing.

Attend a show first to observe and help out.

To show jumping, riders must be in jump lessons for a minimum of 6 months.

All riders wishing to show must take at least 4 lessons a month.

Show Sessions to choose from:

2 show commitment

4 show commitment

6 show commitment

8 show commitment

$50 deposit per show is required upon sign-up in March.*

Member Requirements:

Schedule and attend fall goal meeting with trainer.

Maintain goal notebook and/or goal tracking.

Attend Winter horse show meeting. (First Saturday in March)

Take 1 to 2 regular and consistent lessons a week.

Take at least 1 to 3 consistent practice rides a week.

Participate in 2 to 3 barn shows.

Show commitment to the team.

Attend banquet in October!

Show Team Documents

Training/Showing Fees

2010 Show Schedule List

LEHS Nomination (Reg.)

Shows on a calendar

For team hopefuls who come to us in the late winter or spring, we will set up a private meeting and assess your member requirements, pre-requisites and session choices.

During September thru March, we also go to local schooling shows or indoor circuit shows when time and weather permits.

COMMITMENT!! Joining the Show Team is a commitment for every rider. We work hard, play harder and have fun while doing it! Each member shares equal responsibility and must always demonstrate sportsmanship.

*Deposit is non-refundable but is deducted from your training bill total on Sunday of the show.

Trainer - Robyn Schamante: 248-361-7922

2010 Show Schedule