Royal Oak Stables just finished a extremely successful week at the GSDHJA Championships at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. They brought 12 horses & ponies with very high expectations & did not disappoint, returning with 8 Champions & 11 Reserves & 99 ribbons in total. All 12 riders were at least in the top 4, with many earning a Champion or Reserve, despite extremely large class sizes & very stiff competition. 

Highlights included Juliana Sapp winning her second Mini Prix aboard Whisper. Julia Ventura & Bella won Reserve in the Mod Jr/Am Jumpers in only their 3rd time in the division. Madison Drum & Archie were clean & fast in every round, which earned them consistent top ribbons. Faith DiMaria & Boss were Champions of the Low Children’s Hunters. Peyten Seltzer & Lovey were stellar all week, winning a Champion & 6 Reserves in the Crossrails & Short Stirrup. Isabelle Khoury rode great & won 2 Champions & 2 Reserves on Charming in the Crossrails. And our 5 new Walk Trotters Heather Weckel, Carly Rodriguez, Mayannah Crevoiserat Tiffany Swanson, & Victoria Bou were fantastic. They ribboned in every class & even earned 3 champions!

We are so proud of all of our riders & their accomplishments throughout the show year!!

Joe’s list of achievements is too long to mention. He has earned the highest regard of respect from his peers. Is considered an exceptional teacher and master horseman.

Before the legendary Ray Hunt passed away, I asked him who to turn to for a teacher to continue learning the things Ray had started me on. Rays response was without hesitation when he said, “Joe Wolter and Bryan Neubert”.  

It is an exceptional opportunity for horsemen and women in the area to come and learn from one of the industry’s best. Don’t be fooled by the clothes. Joe also has experience riding Hunters and mentors some of the best dressage riders in the country.

The clinic will begin at 8am. There will be a one hour break for lunch where folks can visit with Joe. Things will then continue until 5:00. Joe will be working with riders one on one.

Spectators are encouraged to bring a chair, lunch and beverage. The cost is $25/day to spectate.

Debbie Rocha has designed a Versatility Trail Course that was presented to the Trails Committee.

The Association now is ironing out the details and there are hopes that this course will be built in the near future in the area commonly known as the “Butterfly Trail”. The course will consist of log obstacles as well as a teeter bridge. It will be a fun and challenging course that will offer something for everyone!

The summer has flown by for Royal Oak Stables. Summer camps were a huge success this year! We had fun games, trails, prizes, pony painting, & even some popular dress up days! 

Royal Oak also had a great summer of horse showing! We started with a show at the fair that included an exciting victory in the MiniPrix for Juliana Sapp & Whisper. At the annual August Rancho Riding Club horse show, Royal Oak had 21 competitors earn nearly 100 ribbons in a single day. Way to go! Royal Oak also welcomed 4 new additions to its show team in walk trot: Tiffany Swanson, Heather Weckel, Mayannah Crevoiserat, & Victoria Bou. We wish them and the rest of our show team the best of luck at the upcoming Championship Show in Del Mar Sept. 28-Oct 3. 

Lastly, Royal Oak recently added a new mascot Cody to its team. Wanda & Cody have been learning how to jump in hand, wear a saddle, & hike the RSF trails. If you haven’t met Cody yet, stop by to see how adorable this mini is!