“Not just for gentry - the ancient ritual of hunting on horseback is alive and well” was the feature story in the “Country Life” section of the Independent this week. This colored 2-page spread was liberally sprinkled with comments by Mike Citrin, Ancramdale. Mike has been a member of the Rombout Hunt for over 25 years. Mike keeps his hunt horse Oscar at Cricket Hill which sits in Rombout’s north country.

“It’s fox chasing, not fox hunting. The whole reason you’re out there is to experience nature and watch the sun come up” says Mike. Interested in more? Talk to Mike!

SHOW - Crosswinds Jumper Schooling Show

Five Cricket Hill horses and riders journeyed to Crosswinds Equestrian Center for a Jumper Schooling Show. Giulia Cohen, Tess Wagman, Allie Wise, Allegra Colman and Lilac Watt took Academy Schoolmasters Ray, Mickey, Beau, Bandit, and Simon under the watchful eyes of Lindsay and Stephanie.  Simon won the Power and Speed Class with over 20 entries with Lindsay up! We were very proud of all the horses and riders. Congratulations!

AWARD - Koriakin wins All-Breed Championship

Wendy Luscombe’s Fjord Koriakin was named Champion in both Amateur and Open competition at Training Level by the United States Equestrian Federation.

Wendy was also 1st place in the Vintage Cup for riders over 50 years. “I couldn’t have done it without him,” quipped Wendy. Congratulations to both!

SHOOTINGSTAR - Academy Program for Jumping

ShootingStar I has arrived! ShootingStar is Cricket Hill Academy’s program for jumping, a companion to GoldStar for riding and related horse care. Sign up with any Instructor. Completion of GoldStar III is a prerequisite for ShootingStar I.  Click here for more information.