Eventers Do it Right at HITS Show Jumping

At the crack of dawn, I rolled out of bed jumped in the shower and put on my Victory Sport Horses eventing gear. You wouldn't guess it, but we were in for a spectacular day at Culpeper show jumping.
After pulling all the horses from the fields and putting them on the trailer we pulled out of our barn and hit the open road. Or at least I assume we did , I slept the entire time. Only waking up to glance back to see if the other working students were awake too.
Upon arriving, we pulled Gary (our trusty golf cart) out of the trailer. While the others tacked up the horses, Kate and I went to register, and filled out a pile of paper work. Then we went to walk my course. I was in awe by the fact that Kate and I were the only people decked out in white pants. Then we hopped on the horses and claimed a jump ( that's how the jumpers do warm up every person has one jump and you have to fix it to the way you like). I had a wonderful warm up and waited on the side of the arena for my turn. I glanced around and remarked that I was both the only junior and of the only armatures in my division level one. Competing against even Kate ( who I work for) on two horses. Dobbin was a little slow in the course and I had to gallop to all of the fences making quick jumper turns. Screaming the entire way " GO GO GO GO GO GO GO!" and
"good baby!". I could hear the spectators laughing and commenting "that girl reminds me of so and so" and
"that horse is just like..". And when I walked away with a clear round with two time penalties I knew I had brought a little joy to their day. I may not have ribboned but i consider my day a spectacular success and I couldn't be prouder of my little eventer pony!
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Photo credit Jenny Barnhard

A Glimpse Into my Life

This is my first blog entry and I plan to use it to chronicle my life as I attempt to finish school and pursue my dreams of becoming a professional rider.
My name is Emily Przyborowski (known as little one around the barn), I am a fourteen year old eventer from Maryland. This summer I was given the opportunity of a lifetime to be professional rider Kate Chadderton's working student. So far the job has enabled me to improve my riding, and meet many people that I would not have otherwise. Kate has been particularly amazing, she has been able to do the one thing many people have not been able to do, believe in my ability to become a professional rider.
Since the time I was very young my mother has been a reputable trainer for many young eventers. Although it sounds amazing, and often is, the job can sometimes be a gruesome and difficult one. I spent many long hours in the barn as a child helping the pleather of people that circulate through it every day. Grooming and tacking up after school in the cold winter night and cooling out and hosing in the excruciatingly hot summer days. My mother has purchased all of my competition horses for me and is a constant supporter of my dreams of becoming a professional. Regarded as "a knowledgeable  and skill full trainer" by Kate she continues to bring many young riders and horses up the lower levels.
Purchased for me two winters ago my Connemara cross event horse Dobbin and I have been working tirelessly with Kate all summer on our dressage and are finally seeing some improvement, I can get him round throughout the entire walk and trot consistently and we are seeing major developments in the canter as of this week. None would even be possible without the daily efforts of Kate. Every morning Dobbin and I gallop through the field that connects my farm to hers. He gets to hangout in the prized "McCuan Mario Stall" (aka the first one in the barn) where he is socialized by the many farriers, vets, trainers, students, potential buyers, and of course Kate's two Australian dogs Digger and Sunny.
After getting a new Australian working student Rhianon late last night, we are leaving this morning for the Waradaca horse trials. Kate is taking two clients horses, and one of her Irish horses to compete all at the lower levels. I'm really happy with the help that the new girl will bring and hopefully the day will go smoothly as planned
I look forward to sharing more of my life with you.
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