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Jayne Marino, in CDA newsletter interview for USDF Instructor's Certification Program.
"On the weekend of May 8-9, 2010, a group of dressage trainers gathered at the Mount Holyoke Equestrian Center to participate in the third in a series of USDF pre-certification workshops. While not mandatory, pre-certification prepares candidates for USDF testing and is highly recommended by the United States Dressage Federation. ...." (read more -- click on the link below)
USDF PRE-CERTIFICATION:
TRAINERS ON THE RISE, article by Maureen Boyd
(PDF File)
Candids from Mistover's Independence Day Schooling Dressage Show & Combined Test.
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Mistover is very excited about the new footing in the indoor ring!
Thanks to Lawton Adams Construction for all the hard work!
Olivia Duksa & Uno at Maryal Barnett Clinic in March 13th, 2010
Below are photos from the USDF Instructor/Trainer Mini-workshop with Maryal Barnett held in January.
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Mistover is proud to be included in the book, "Hudson River Valley Farms, The People and The Pride Behind the Produce," by Joanne Michaels, JMB PUBLICATIONS.
"Know your local farmer! This fascinating portrait of 44 farms
from Westchester to Albany unfolds tales of triumph over the
elements and the economy. A colorful collection of maverick
entrepreneurs reveals their life stories, accompanied by striking
images, taking the reader on an amazing journey through the heart of
the Hudson Valley.
Appendices include nearly 100 farmers markets in 8 counties, as well
as driving directions to the farms. A truly green gift!"
You can read about Mistover on Page 58 of the book.
Jayne Marino riding
Mount
at USDF Instructors
Workshop
At first, I thought the clinic would be way “over my head” as it was an “instructor” workshop. But as I attended the lectures and demonstrations as an auditor, I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t way above my head…I learned a great deal about dressage that I didn’t know and about evaluating a horse. It was both interesting and fun to watch an instructor evaluate and ride a horse they were unfamiliar with, come up with a plan for training, ride the horse in front of the judges and then give an oral presentation of their evaluation.
Mistover's Lisa Pierson was selected to participate in NEDA's
"Spring Fling 2009," May 15th - 17th, Christopher Hess presents:
How to Use The Training Scale To Improve Your Riding.
Congratulations Lisa!
Check out the article in the April 2009 "USDF CONNECTION" magazine called "Inside the Master's Studio," Dutch trainer, Henk van Bergen shared his methods at Trainers' Conference," written by Mistover's very own Jayne Marino, Karen Sergey and Lisa Pierson.
"It
has always been a dream of mine to see New York City and a Broadway play.
Because of the wonderful people at Mistover Farm
and especially Carol Paterno, this dream came true last week. I had a marvelous time seeing Jersey Boys, eating at a fabulous restaurant, staying in a luxurious hotel in downtown Manhattan, and seeing the most amazing sights.
It is a memory that I shall always treasure."
Maryal Barnett
and especially Carol Paterno, this dream came true last week. I had a marvelous time seeing Jersey Boys, eating at a fabulous restaurant, staying in a luxurious hotel in downtown Manhattan, and seeing the most amazing sights.
It is a memory that I shall always treasure."
Maryal Barnett
Mistover congratulates Leeda Fletcher and her horse "Kentucky" on their successful debut at Prix St. Georges this winter in Florida. GO LEEDA!
Mistover congratulates Carol Paterno on the purchase of "Loretto." He is a 15 yr. old Dutch gelding by Michaelango. Many thanks to Shinto Farm of Pawling, NY, for making the connection possible.
Photos courtesy Kathy Mathew www.photosbykm.com
Congratulations
to Lisa Pierson! Rubens won his championship qualifier at 4th level, and
Partout was 3rd in the Prix St. Georges at the NEDA Fall 2008 Festival,
Sept. 8th.
Candace Clemens is enjoying her new horse Watson. She purchased Watson from Mistover in January 2008. In her words, "MAN...IS HE EXQUISITE!!!!" "Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008 a new man entered my life. Watson is a 16.2 h. 12 y.o. world class Hanoverian. Many thanks to my sponsor for the amazing Valentine's gift, and to Jayne Marino and Karen Sergey of Mistover, LLC (www.mistoverllc.com) for introducing us, and for giving me the opportunity to work with a horse of this caliber."
Debby Choma enjoys her 6 year old draft cross mare "Penny"
"I found "A Small Fortune" aka "Penny" thanks to Jayne and Lisa. The day she arrived, I led her around the barn since she didn't understand about crossties. I immediately felt like I had known her my whole life. I may have. She is a ringer (only shorter) for the mare, Fortune, I had as a teenager both in appearance and temperament, hence her name. As with every other horse I have worked with at Mistover, she loves all the love, training and carrots she gets from both staff and other boarders."
Linda Stallings stands with Roel Theunissen from After the Fox Farm in Madison, Georgia who was the selling agent of Winston, Linda's F.E.I. Hanoverian. Stallings Ridge Farm would like to congratulate the new owners Carol Paterno and Jayne Marino. Winston is leaving May 16th to Carol's farm, Mistover, in Pawling, New York.
Dude and Maria Fisher traveled to Pennsylvania in April 2008 for the Plantation Hill Horse Trials, located near Kennett Square, outside of Philadelphia. As you can see he enjoys his work, especially on the cross-country course, where his steady, balanced gallop made the round a joy. We came in 7th here, in the first of many events planned for this season. (Photos taken by Amy Dragoo)
“Jack”,
one of Mistover’s newest boarders, went to Wells Valley Farm in the middle
of May for his first “overnight away” schooling show since coming to
Mistover in October 2007. Jen Nagy, Jack’s trainer, showed him fantastically
in two tests, 1st Level, Test #1 and Test #2, where they won 2nd place and
1st place ribbons, respectively. “Jack” is a sweet horse and is known at
Mistover as the horse with the unusual face and quite the loud nicker. He’s
a 16h 2, 12-yo QH/Thoroughbred cross, with a bright white face and chestnut
body. Jen spent the last six months transforming Jack from a “pleasure
horse” to a “fancy dressage horse” (as Maryal Barnett put it in her February
clinic at Mistover).
His proud owner, Kathy Mathew, says
“if it weren’t for Jack’s excellent training program with Jen, and that
“Mistover special touch”, she would have never realized her dream of seeing
her horse participate at this level.
Jen and Jack are headed to Bethlehem,
CT, next month, along with a few of his “friends” from Mistover.
(Photos courtesy Kathy Mathew)
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