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(July 2007) Steiner Hosts First Symposium At Black River Farm
Steiner who is a USDF Gold Medalist and represented the US Team at the World Equestrian Games in Stockholm, Sweden , was assisted by trainers, Jessie Steiner and Javier Gaona. “It is a great way for people to learn and get to know us at the same time said Betsy Steiner. “Many people signed up to ride in clinic we are hosting at the end of the month after attending the symposium”. The intimate symposium setting was followed by a Q& A session, where attendees could garner information pertaining to their own training challenges. Along with clinics and training client horses, Steiner hopes to hold a second symposium in Florida next winter. In December, Steiner is scheduled as a guest speaker at the United States Dressage Federation’s Annual Convention in Orlando. Team Steiner’s complete clinic and presentation schedule can be found online at www.betsysteiner.com. |
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(June 2007) Betsy Steiner Sessions Top Hunterdon Horse Expo Ringoes,NJ- Dressage Icon, Betsy Steiner was the featured speaker at the recent Hunterdon Horse Expo hosted by the Hunterdon Chamber of Commerce in Ringoes, New Jersey.
“We were so fortunate to have Betsy (Steiner) as our featured presenter”, said Susan Lax, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Hunterdon Chamber of Commerce, “She is so knowledgeable, but at same time is so approachable”. The entire Steiner Dressage team including trainers, Jessie Steiner and Javier Giaona, assisted at the Expo. “We are gearing for a busy summer season here in New Jersey and accepting horses in training for our new young horse program, then in the fall we are planning on training trips and horse buying trips to Europe . In the winter, we will return to our base in Florida to train and compete for the winter”, Steiner revealed. In December, Steiner is scheduled as a guest speaker at the United States Dressage Federation’s Annual Convention in Orlando. Team Steiner’s complete clinic and presentation schedule can be found online at www.betsysteiner.com.
Photo: Hunterdon Horse Expo headliner, Betsy Steiner demonstrates training techniques on Titan |
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(June 2007) Team Steiner Kicks Off Successful Summer Season
Also receiving high marks at the ESDCTA Memorial Day Show were Melissa Jackson and Wellington in the USEF High Performance division. Jackson took home third place in the Prix St. Georges on a 66.000%. The pair returned to the ring in the Intermediare 1 to improve their score to a 68.750% and a second place ribbon. It is no surprise this impressive duo has been invited to Gladstone to vie for a spot on US Pan American Team. Also making an appearance at this competition was Eventing client, Sara Dierks. Dierks hoped to prepare her horse, Somerset II for the highly competitive Jersey Fresh CCI ** the following weekend. With scores in the 65% range as Second Level Test 4, this pair felt prepared for the dressage phase of Jersey Fresh ahead of them. Dierks also monopolized First Level Test 3, taking the top two ribbons on two horses, Puzzle It Out and Manolo Blahnik received a 71.429% and a 68.571%, respectively. Betsy Steiner kept busy into the weekend of May 30 through June 3, instructing her Eventing clients to much success at the Jersey Fresh CCI. Bruce (Buck) Davidson took a second place overall finish in the CCI**. With the help of Steiner’s instruction for the dressage test, Karen O’Connor placed sixth in the CCI***. Both Karen O’Connor and Theodore O’Connor are on course to travel to Brazil for the Pan American games later this summer. Next stop for Team Steiner is Gladstone for the USEF Festival of Champions, were Betsy Steiner will divide her time among students, friends, and a book signing hosted by The Tack Store. Ironically, Betsy’s long time student and New York Times Best selling author, Tami Hoag will be on hand for her book signing! |
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(May 2007) Javier Gaona Joins Betsy Steiner Dressage Team
After training in Germany Gaona, returned to Mexico City where he trained horses from training level up to FEI. While in Mexico, Javier qualified for the Pan-Am Games, the Central American Games, and the Samsung Cup. Javier relocated to the United States and has been successfully training horses for here for the past decade. “I am excited to be a part of the Steiner team’, said Gaona, “Not only are Betsy and Jessie (Steiner) incredibly talented , they are first-quality individuals who respect both their horses and their clients”. Betsy Steiner is one of the nation’s most respected dressage professionals. Steiner spent over four years in Germany training with Herbert Rahbein. A USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medalist and USET Team Rider, Betsy Steiner has successfully trained many horses to Grand Prix and has won numerous FEI victories at the highest level of the sport.
Along with training competition horses, Gaona will participate in several initiates that Team Steiner is developing including a Young Horse Talent Search, European Horse Shopping Expeditions and Equest Training Retreats. Gaona will be part of the Betsy Steiner Dressage Symposium to be hosted July 14th at Black River Farm in Ringeos, New Jersey or visit their website for more information at www.betsysteinerdressage.com |
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Ringoes,NJ- Betsy Steiner hosted the first in a series of symposiums and clinics at Black River Farm in Ringoes, New Jersey last weekend. The day-long symposium, called “How to Build A Dressage Horse” attracted more than 40 auditors and covered several topics including the training pyramid, starting the young horse, lounging and long lining, rider tips for the show ring and training exercises.
Steiner who is a USDF Gold Medalist and represented the US Team at the World Equestrian Games in Stockholm, Sweden, gave demonstrations at the Expo on The Elements of the Training Pyramid and Purchasing a Performance Horse. Steiner, who is fluent in German, hosts horse buying trips to Europe and shared many tips on selecting and purchasing a new horse with attendees. Both sessions were well attended and were the highlights of the Expo. Steiner also autographed copies of her book, “Mind, Body & Spirit, A Gymnastic Riding System”.
Ringeos, NJ – The summer season started with a bang for the Betsy Steiner Dressage squad. The team traveled to the ESDCTA Memorial Day Show at the Jersey Horse Park May 25-27. Angie Voss had her first outing on Loredo, a 12-year-old Oldenburg recently imported from Germany with the help of Team Steiner. The pair received first and second place honors in their Third Level tests. On June 9-10, Voss and Loredo did it again, this time at the Delaware Valley Horseman’s Association dressage show. Saturday the pair received a 69% in Third Level Test 2. This score also earned the pair the Third Level High Score Championship. On Sunday, they repeated their success and took home yet another blue ribbon. “We knew that Loredo and Angie were a good match”, said Jessie Steiner, “and their early success confirms it.”
Ringoes, NJ- Betsy Steiner Dressage is pleased to announce the addition of International FEI Dressage Trainer, Javier Gaona to their team. Javier has an impressive international training career, including seven years in Germany where he earned his Bereiter degree and attended many top international competitions and clinics. Like Betsy Steiner, Javier is fluent in German.
Jessie Steiner has been serving as the team’s Assistant Trainer for over 12 years. Along with Betsy’s guidance, Jessie has worked with several of top professionals including Klaus Balkenhol, Conrad Schumacher, Kathy Connelly and Guenter Seidel. Jessie was a member of 1992 NAYRC Bronze Medal team and has earned her USDF Bronze and Silver Medals. She has trained and competed successfully through the FEI levels.