November 18 & 25

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EQUITATION ISSUE

* Stacia Madden Never Planned To Be In The Spotlight

While Madden has winners in all three rings, she’s best known as a producer of champions in the equitation divisions. She’s coached students to win major equitation finals and titles in all the major U.S. championship shows, but that’s not what gives her the most pride.

* Guess Who

These accomplished professionals all got their starts in the equitation ring, winning major finals during their junior careers. How many can you identify?

* We Who Are About To Die Salute You

Jody Lynne Werner gives us a humorous look at why, when and how No Stirrup November became a phenomenon.

* Meet Your #COTHLoseTheLeathers Challenge Riders

Learn the stories of a few of the people who’ve answered the Chronicle’s call to ride at least 12 times without stirrups during this “No Stirrup November.”

* This Is Why We Practice Riding Without Stirrups

Looking for some inspiration as you hang on through endless 20-meter circles in the cold darkness without your leathers this November? Here are a few top riders who found themselves unexpectedly missing an iron – or two – and still completed their rounds.

YOUNG ENTRY

* Stearns Earns The Spotlight At ASPCA Maclay

After a slew of second-placed finishes, she claimed her title at the National Horse Show with the support of her barn family.

* Walker Keeps Working For The Washington Win

Sam Walker got his start in the jumper ring when he was 8, learning to be bold and ride forward aboard steadfast ponies. The thrill of the jumper ring never left him, but as he got older and began talking about a future in the horse industry, his parents, Dee and Scott Walker, made a suggestion.

HORSE SHOWS

* Moggre Shows He Belongs In The Big Leagues At The National

In his first year of eligibility, he bested some of show jumping’s top talent in the $225,000 Longines FEI Lexington World Cup qualifier with MTM Vivre Le Reve.

* Kraut Finally Takes The Crown At Washington

Laura Kraut has been competing at the top level of the sport for three decades, with three FEI World Equestrian Games appearances, two Olympic Games and multiple FEI World Cup Final entries on her record. She’s been competing at the Washington International Horse Show for just as long, from ponies to juniors and all the way up through the international jumper division, but a win in the feature Saturday night grand prix has always eluded her.

* Washington International Horse Show Photo Gallery

* Lessons Learned Help Jayne Win Big At National Sunshine Series I

The grand prix rider enjoys all aspects of show jumping, from producing horses to competing on the sport’s biggest stages.

EVENTING

* Mittleider Is Back On Top At Galway Downs

Almost 10 years after her last CCI4*-L competition, Sara Mittleider secured her first international win with La Paz.

November/December 2019 Untacked