Competition Photos Available Now!

Photos from the Show Jumping Rally and the Hopeful Horse Trials are now available. To view the photos, please click here.

Photos are generally displayed in the order of go for both events.

Wallowa Mountain Clinic and Horse Trial
Friday-Sunday, July 16-18, 2010

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William Steinkraus has some pithy, wise statements about our relationship with the wonderful beasts.  Here are some Steinkrausisms:

1. Young horses are like children--give them a lot of love, but don't let them get away with anything.
2. The harder you work, the luckier you will get.
3. Get your tack and equipment just right, then forget about it and concentrate on the horse.
4. The horse is bigger than you are and it should carry you.  The quieter you sit, the easier this will be for the horse.
5. Never give up til the rail hits the ground.  (Actually, in my world view, NEVER GIVE UP!!)

Who is William Steinkraus?

Bill Steinkraus was one of the first members of the American Pony Club before he took up show jumping in 1938. He first joined the U.S. Equestrian Team (USET) in 1951 and won a bronze medal in his Olympic debut the following year. He was appointed captain of the USET in 1955 and held the post until his retirement in 1972. He later became president of the USET. His greatest achievement came in 1968 when he made history by becoming the first U.S. competitor to win an individual gold medal in an Olympic equestrian event. In all, he competed at five Olympic Games.