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DUSTY BLACKWOOD |
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“There is nothing better than jumping big jumps – it is an unbelievable feeling.”
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Dusty Blackwood grew up riding and showing horses throughout the U.S. After graduating from University of Southern California, she began her professional riding career with Sally Collins in Portland, Oregon. Their successful business focused on Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation Dusty later worked as an assistant trainer to Bradley Leone and after that, Acres Wild. Dusty has competed in top-level Hunter and Jumper competitions at renowned shows including Spruce Meadows, Devon, Washington, and Harrisburg. She currently competes in the Grand Prix division. Dusty founded the training business, Full Circle Farm, in Napa, California. In October 2005, Full Circle Farm relocated to Alder Lane Farm in Cotati, California. Full Circle Farm serves elite Hunter and Jumper riders. |
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MATTIAS EKEROTH | www.mattiasekeroth.com |
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"Each horse has their own unique way of going. I enjoy figuring out how they like to go and what their hidden talents are. Horses are brought along slowly - never rushed." |
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Mattias Ekeroth began riding horses at age four in Malmo, Sweden, and has been competing for 24 years. He won many championships as a young rider in Scandinavia, and competed as a top rider in the district of Skåne, Sweden. Before moving to the U.S. in 2001, Mattias trained with Dan Nanning in Holland and three-time Olympian Evelyn Blaton in Germany. Mattias' extensive contacts and excellent eye for selecting quality horses make European buying trips his specialty. Praised for his ability to communicate with horses, Mattias works closely with Alder Lane Farm to ensure that imported horses are kept trained, tuned and competition-ready. Since 2006 he has headed Mattias Ekeroth Stables at Alder Lane Farm. |
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CHELSEA JONES
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“Every ride presents a new challenge, a new opportunity, and the
chance to learn something. That's what I find so consistently
engaging about riding and show-jumping.” |
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Chelsea Jones began riding as a child in British Columbia. She capped a successful junior career by winning the CET Pacific Regional Equitation Final and finishing in the top 25 at the Maclay National Medal Finals in 2004. Chelsea worked riding sale horses in Germany and was an assistant trainer at True North Stables in Calgary, Alberta before joining Full Circle Farm in 2007. In 2006, Chelsea placed 5th in Washington's Evergreen Classic Grand Prix and 8th in the Royal Bank of Canada Grand Prix at Spruce Meadow. In 2007, Chelsea placed 2nd in the High Desert Classic Grand Prix in Bend, Oregon and 4th in the PCHA Jimmy Williams Futures class at the L.A. National Horse Show. She won the Open Stake at the Pickwick Fall Classic and was Champion of the 1.40 meter division at the L.A. National Preview. Working with Dusty Blackwood's Full Circle Farm, Chelsea trains and shows Alder Lane Farm horses with superior results. |
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KEVIN McCARTHY
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"Horses reward riders' diligence, patience and sensitivity with
excellent rounds. For me, that's a worthy goal." |
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Kevin McCarthy began riding as a teenager in Omaha, Nebraska. While
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