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Official Barbaro Portraits by John Fawcett to Benefit Thoroughbred Charities of America

Barbaro, winner of the Kentucky Derby whose shattered leg in the Preakness brought his stunning career to a halt has been captured beautifully by veterinarian-turned-artist John Fawcett. The two original portraits were commissioned by Roy and Gretchen Jackson, Barbaro’s owners, and fine art giclée reproductions are now available, thanks to Fine Print Imaging, which is donating all proceeds to the Thoroughbred Charities of America. (Read on…)

The State College Series Horse Shows - a success for all

The State College Series Horse Shows held at Kocher Farms in Penn State, PA, were once again a great success. For the most part, the weather was beautiful and as always, Alex’s Lemonade Stand visisted to collect money towards cancer research. (Read on…)

Sarah Chovnick dominated the younger junior hunter divisions at the Lexington Spring Encore

When the final classes were pinned at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Sarah Chovnick took home three of the four tricolor ribbons awarded in the large and small divisions and was named the show’s best junior hunter rider. (Read on…)

An interview with Kathy Hobstetter conducted by her students

Brittney Allyn and some other students interviewed Kathy Hobstetter. Here are the questions asked and the answers given.
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HJN’s May’s Barn of the Month - Fox Pointe Farm from Costa Mesa, California

Fox Pointe farm is a Hunter Jumper Training Barn and Riding School. Established in 1970 the business has been active in all facets of the Show world mostly on the West Coast, Costa Mesa, California, and Colorado. (Read on…)

Chovnick Fine-Tunes Her Performance At Commonwealth National

Sarah Chovnick and Piano Man were in perfect harmony at the HITS Commonwealth National in Culpeper, Va., where they earned the small junior, 15 and under, championship. (Read on…)

Sandy Point Stables Show Results – March 26, 2025

Sandy Point Stables of Portsmouth, Rhode Island Hosted an indoor show last Sunday. Jane Dow was the Judge.
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Patty Miller Stables

Go to my other blog to read about results from Penn State

Come check out my photo album in the gallery. (Read on…)

My Barn - Sandy Point Stables

I thought I might share with you my thoughts on Sandy Point Stables. The following is based upon a slide presentation that I did as a school project, but it will give you a better feel for Sandy Point and its history.

This is what the Barn looks like today. But in the early 1900’s it belonged to Reggie Vanderbilt and looked quite differently than it does today.

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Sandy Point Stables - Riders and Activities

I wanted to share with you some of the activities of Sandy Point Stables Barn Riders and also point out some of our “Other Activities”. (Read on…)

HJN’s April’s Barn of the Month - Sandy Point Stables

Sandy Point Stables is one of the last remaining parts of the original Vanderbilt Estate, a 280 acre complex that stretched from East Main Rd. (Rte. 138) to the water. Constructed almost 100 years ago by Reggie Vanderbilt, the imposing structure contained 24 stalls, an indoor arena, groom’s quarters and a lounge for Reggie and his guests. (Read on…)

Hello from Chatham

The Cape Cod winter has been mild. We only had to plow the driveway once. (Read on…)

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