Horse People Keri Potter

Slow horsemanship carries rider to the winners circle. 

by Kim F. Miller

Nobody could beat Keri Potter’s time aboard Bitalica in the jump-off for the $80,000 FEI CSI3* Grand Prix on Easter eve in San Juan Capistrano. That’s kind of funny because not being in a hurry with the 12 year old Oldenburg has been the secret to their increasing success together. Owned by Julia Koetting, Bitalica “just kind of fell into my lap,” explains the seasoned Grand Prix rider. “We weren’t looking for each other.”

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Hunters Front & Center

An extra-Spectacular WCHR Week in San Juan Capistrano concludes June 12.

In the $25,000 WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular at the Blenheim June Classic I, Small Gesture dominated the first round scoring with an impressive 92 from not just one panel, but both panels of judges.

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Wilmont Farms Welcomes Kelli DiGioia Bautista

Veteran San Juan Capistrano hunter/jumper program keeps pace with demand for quality training.

by Cheryl Erpelding

When trainer Carole Willner-Hansen learned that Kelli DiGioia Bautista was available last November, she approached Kelli about joining her well -established hunter/jumper training business in San Juan Capistrano.

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Horse People: Jim & Diane Carter

American Horse Products owners serve equestrians and promote their interests in mainstream San Juan Capistrano life. 

There is no hitching post in front of American Horse Products tack and feed store in San Juan Capistrano. Yet the friendly vibe and outgoing attitude of its owners, Jim and Diane Carter, suggests there should be.

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Winner's Circle

Nick Haness Rides Top Two in CPHA West Coast Pre-Green Hunter Finals

On Friday evening, Sept. 11, hunters had the spotlight in the inaugural $25,000 CPHA West Coast Pre-Green Hunter Finals on the Pacific Hunter Field of the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano.

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What's Happening

Zone 10 NAJYRC Final Jumping Trials: June 4, 5 & 7 in San Juan Capistrano

The Adequan/FEI North American Junior Young Riders Championships are set for July 14-19 at the Kentucky Horse Park and qualifying processes for show jumping, eventing and dressage come to a close this month.

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