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Horsing Around

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Jewish riders compete at two local horse shows.

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arbara Goldberg can't re- five years. "I liked horses at camp tivity and enjoys the opportuni-
member when she didn't and took up riding after my third ty to talk about riding with oth-
er youngsters who echo her
ride horses. Her enthusiasm child was born."
Introduced to her cousin's excitement for the amateur
was passed along from her
mother, who helped spur a love trainer, Jacob at first thought of matches.
Stephanie Techner, 11, start-
for both the animals and the the activity only as a relaxing
ed taking riding lessons when she
pursuit.
sport.
"It was just for me," she ex- was 3 years old. While it's a
Secretary and board member
of the Bloomfield Open Hunt plained. "I found it very peaceful. mother-daughter interest, each
Club, where she stables her When Pm on my horse, I have to participates in different shows.
Riding about six hours a week,
horse, Goldberg rides outside in give it my full concentration and
Stephanie has set a goal of sim-
the warm weather months and it becomes a way to get away.
"The most important part of ply doing her best with her pony.
inside when it gets cold.
"I think it's fun to spend time
Besides the basic pleasure she owning my own horse was find-
finds taking the reins and guid- ing one that was affectionate. I with the horses," she said. "I love
ing the animal, she enjoys com- love animals, and I like taking animals."
Arielle Hodari, 13, has been
peting with other amateur riders care of them, grooming them and
getting ready for the shows since
and will be doing that during making sure they're clean."
horse shows this week
and next.
This week's event is
the Motor City Horse
Show; next week's
event is the Detroit
Horse Show.
About 500 riders
from around the coun-
try will join 20 from
her club in many skill
levels or hunting and
jumping. Between 8
a.m. and 5 p.m., the
events are open to the
public at no charge.
After 7:30 p.m. Fri-
days and Saturdays,
there is an admission
fee.
Olympic calibre
horses and riders will
compete for more than
$250,000 in prize
money. In addition to
watching the events,
spectators can enjoy
food concessions and Linda Jacob and Barbara Goldberg share an enthusiasm for riding.
shops featuring
equestrian artwork,
Although it was Jacob's train- the beginning of spring. She com-
jewelry and Southwest attire.
"Hunters are judged on their er who suggested that she try the petes with other youngsters dis-
style, rhythm and the way the competition, she also took that playing hunter techniques.
"I like being able to control
riders and the horses handle the up for her personal satisfaction.
jumps," explained Goldberg, who She likes the sense of accom- such a large animal," said Arielle,
participates in events that sim- plishment that goes along with who will be targeting fences as
ulate what would be done if there winning ribbons and points for high as 3 feet and hopes to start
jumping the bigger fences soon.
actually were a fox hunt. end-of-year recognition.
"I've had some injuries, but I
Rachael Herkowitz, 12, a rid-
"Jumpers are scored according to
the height and speed they reach. er for six years, practices seven feel I have to keep at it. I like go-
`The shows go on regardless of hours a week as she prepares to ing to shows out of state."
Irving Goldman, a longtime
the weather. One year there was compete with others riding
so much water that a couple of ponies and showing hunter pro- amateur rider, is chairman of the
the camper trailers started to ficiency. All hunters jump, and committee planning the upcom-
Rachael can get her horse to leap ing shows. ❑
float away."
Although Goldberg's three fences up to 2 feet, 6 inches.
"I want to be a champion at
children don't share her interest,
The Motor City/Detroit
she has found a similar enthusi- some of the big shows," Rachael
Horse
Shows run today
asm in her cousin, Linda Jacob, explains about her goals.
through
June 15 and June 17-
Rachael,
who
was
drawn
to
another rider in the same cate-
22
at
the
Bloomfield Open
riding while attending camp, lim-
gory.
Hunt
Club,
406 E. Long Lake,
its
her
travel
to
the
eastern
states
"I'm a newcomer to riding,"
Bloomfield
Hills.
For informa-
said Jacob, who has been spend- for competition. She has made
tion,
call
(248)
644-9411.
a
lot
of
friends
through
this
ac-
ing time in the saddle for close to

Sat., June 28
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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3 per family $75

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