2024 PBNHS Digital Program by Maureen Hazard

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A Charitable Event Supporting

September 6, 7, & 8, 2024

Artist: Debbie Uba

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P ROVIDING H EALTH & H OPE TO K IDS

PENINSULA COMMITTEE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Celebrating 67 years – 1957 to 2024

Welcome to the 66th Annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show (PBNHS) benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital (PCCH) is a group of 175 families who work throughout the year to bring you this USEF nationally rated show. This year all proceeds from the show will benefit two programs at CHLA – The Associates Chair in Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine and The Associates Chair in Ophthalmology.

Our 2024 theme, “Saddle Up for Smiles. Providing Health and Hope to Kids,” highlights PCCH’s ongoing commitment to helping young patients at CHLA and giving them a lifetime of smiles. Whether you are a longtime competitor, spectator, or are new to the PBNHS, we are delighted to welcome you to the show.

We are honored to present the PCHA Horsemanship Finals 14 & under, the PCHA Karen Healey Adult Horsemanship Finals 18-34, and the PCHA Victor Hugo-Vidal Adult Horsemanship Finals 35 & over. Congratulations to all the riders who qualified! We are also pleased to welcome some of the top riders on the West Coast competing in the $15,000 Seahorse Open Jumper Classic and the $10,000 Harman Family Junior A/O Jumper Classic. This year, we are excited to present two new derbies: the $2,500 Low Hunt & Go Derby and the $2,500 Modified Hunt & Go Derby. Don’t miss our other attractions at the show, such as delicious food booths, the delightful Haybale boutique, special events, and our Children’s Circle, complete with entertainment for the entire family.

We are grateful for your participation, attendance and support!

Wishing you a lifetime of smiles,

Michelle Del Conte, Horse Show Chairman Sue Wilkinson, President

2024 P eninsula committee c H ildren ’ s H os P ital

PRESIDENT HORSE SHOW CHAIR

ACTIVES

Sue Wilkinson

Kathryn and Hasan Arafat

Lesley and John Armstrong

Margaret and Brian Bonvechio

Debra and Chris Consani

Alyson and Dean Decker

Michelle and Darrin Del Conte

Cathy and Darren Eades

Meredith and Blake Edwards

Piper and Dominic Engels

Julie and Kevin Foley

Holly and Jeff Gardner

Noelle and Paul Giuliano

SUSTAINERS

Marsha and Ivan Barrett

Barbara and Bryan Bergsteinsson

Ann and John Boyt

Jan Brandmeyer

Sue and David Breiholz

Chris and David Cheatham

Cindy and Mark Choate

Anne and Larry Clark

Shannon Cobb

Kate and David Cocke

Anne and James Cook

Jennifer and Curt Cosgrove

Kathy and Mark Costa

Colleen and Michael Cotter

Sharon and Joe Cutcliffe

Ittie and Warren Cutting

Betty Davidson

Flora and Jason Fairchild

Shirley Farley

Suzie Farman

Penny and Dennis Fevergeon

Wendy and Tom Fileti

Mary Ann and Chuck Garland

Lisa Gentry

Margaret Gibbs

Becky Gielow

Eleanor and Randy Ginsberg

Karen and Richard Govenar

Diana and Michael Grannis

Michele Del Conte

Marnie and Dan Gruen

Jen and Tim Hart

Maureen and Tory Hazard

Jennifer and Bill Kirk

Shana and Craig Kish

Song and David Klein

Kristen and Alex Kouzmanoff

Jenny and Joe Litchfield

Helaine and Steve Lopes

Catherine and Joe Lucas

Gina and Brent McDuffie

Alyson and Sean McFerson

Susan and Michael Gray

Valerie and Tim Hand

Nan and Reed Harman

Leslie Hively

Terry and Joe Hohm

Marilyn and Ralph Hove

Kathy and Kirk Johnson

Karin and Ron Jones

Nancy and Michael Keating

Sally and Peter Kelly

Valerie and Edward Kelly

Alanna and Edward Kennedy

Cathy King

Dawn and Craig Knickerbocker

Sue and Jerry Kouzmanoff

Peggy and Kevin Lanigan

Patty and Steve Lantz

Janice and Lewis Latimer

Karen and Michael Learned

Vicky Lee

Sally and Rich Leibfried

Jacquie and Joe Leimbach

Vallerie and Thomas Light

Pat and Rich Lucy

Melanie and Jeff MacLean

Mary and Bill Mealer

Anna and Eric Mellor

Caro and John Miguelez

Karen and Tom Miller

Wendy and Brett Moulton

Tania and Ryan Peterson

Kathy and Dave Rodriguez

Carole and David Rowe

Heidi and Mark Sampson

Heather and Joe Schuchert

Katie and Kurt Slingsby

Kellie and Todd Stender

Tory and Ryan Todaro

Jan and Doug Van Riper

Sue and Kirk Wilkinson

Jennifer and Ryan Yakubik

Diane and Davis Moore

Shari and Morgan Moore III

Suzy and Corey Moore

Margie and Jeff Morgan

Jody Murdock

Pat and Larry Murphy

Colleen O’Brien

Jackie and Michael O’Brien

Patty and Ken Ochi

Diana and Mark Pfeil

Judi and Bob Pyke

Carey and Tim Romer

Andrea and Jim Sala

Marcia and Mike Schoettle

Allyson and Alex Shen

Suzie and Nick Stiassni

Karen and Scott Stuckman

Lisa and Gerry Van Nortwick

Cathy and Patrick L. Vilicich

Kelly and Al Walsh

Hilary and Andy Waxler

Kristen and David Wendorff

Kim and John Whitcombe

Peggy and Gary Winterrowd

Terry and Jim Witte

Ginny and Anthony Xepolis

Sharon and Mark Zahoryin

2024 P eninsula committee c H ildren ’ s H os P ital

ASSOCIATES

Debbie and Russ Barto

Betsy and Gerald Biggins

Brooke Biscay

Katy Borst

Tori and Bob Brant

Mary and Dick Butler

Phyllis and David Cannom

Laura and Russ Carruth

Patti and Steve Delcarson

Carol Detrick

Victoria Dible

Carole and David Diestel

Mary DiMatteo

Lee Dorsey

Sally Dunbar

Terry and Wally Durham

Anne and Dave Farrell

Janice Ferris

IN MEMORIAM

Ann Cullen

Rich Biscay

Bud Guthrie

Janet McKie

JUNIOR COMMITTEE

Ashton Arafat

Jenna Arafat

Gillian Armstrong

Henry Armstrong

Grace Bonvechio

John Bonvechio

Sandro Bonvechio

Kaitlin Cobb

Nicholas Cosgrove

Sean Cosgrove

Michael Decker

Emma Eades

Gavin Eades

Lauren Eades

Hayden Edwards

Piper Edwards

Archer Engels

Finn Engels

Charlie Foley

Jason Foley

SPECIAL FRIENDS

Larry Bolton

Bill Cullen

Dal Corsaro

Kathy and John Gabriel

Marty Gamble

Sherry Gentry

Betty Jean and Russell Green

Sharon Guthrie

Cindy and Bill Hagelstein

Laurie Hanley-Phillips and Mark Phillips

Ildiko and Randy Hanson

Marilyn Harrison

Ann and Steve Hinchliffe, Jr.

RuthAnn Hoods

Patti and Robert Josi

Betty Knickerbocker

Kak and David McKinnie

Jane Meek

Bette and Donne Moen

Anne Merelie Murrell

Lisa and Chuck Noski

Ryan Foley

Ben Gardner

Katherine Gardner

Will Gardner

Molly Hart

Shaela Hart

Claire Kirk

William Kirk

Hayden Kish

Rylan Kish

Hannah Kouzmanoff

Nicholas Kouzmanoff

Thomas Kouzmanoff

Emily Latimer

Caroline Litchfield

Catherine Litchfield

Cate Lucas

Grace Lucas

Becket McDuffie

Caimin McDuffie

John McBeath

Chuck Miller

Maureen and John Nunn

Susan Palmer

Bev Post

Sue and Jim Prock

Paige and Jim Rice

Louanna Robeson

Dee and George Schuler

Grace Smith

Kay and Chuck Song

Christine and Lee Stewart

Claire and Dennis Towle

Martha and Don Tuffli

Bonnie Upp

Susan and Matt Whelan

Ginger and Ron Winger

Marlene and Steve Young

Davryn McDuffie

Aileana McFerson

Sybilla McFerson

Drew Moulton

Grace Moulton

Sebastian Peterson

Jake Rodriguez

Justin Rodriguez

Aidan Shen

Zachary Shen

Nini Slingsby

Sean Slingsby

Danny Stender

Kara Stender

Ella Bie Todaro

William Todaro

Megan Walsh

Nathan Yakubik

Nick Yakubik

tH e c H eckered s H irt tradition continues in 2024

Started back in the late 1950s with 12 vibrant South Bay women, the Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital now is 175 families strong and has raised over $20 million for the little patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. In this, our 66th horse show, we are once again proudly donning our signature blue checked shirts and Saddling up for Smiles to Provide Health and Hope to Kids!

PCCH BOARD MEMBERS

PCCH PRESIDENTS, PAST & PRESENT

Front row, from left: Pat Murphy, Terry Durham, Vicky Lee, Betty Davidson, Sue Wilkinson, Pat Lucy, Carey Romer

Back row, from left: Ann Boyt, Karin Jones, Sue Kouzmanoff, Valerie Kelly, Kate Cocke, Melanie MacLean, Marnie Gruen, Sally Kelly, Lisa Gentry

Front row, from left: Suzie Farman, Vicky Lee, Sue Wilkinson, Betty Davidson, Michelle Del Conte, Sally Kelly, Pat Lucy

Back row, from left: Melanie MacLean, Song Klein, Kate Cocke, Marnie Gruen, Jen Yakubik, Kellie Stender, Piper Engels, Jan Van Riper, Wendy Moulton

Not pictured: Kathryn Arafat, Alyson McFerson, Helaine Lopes, Noelle Giuliano, Maureen Hazard, Anne Clark, Patty Ochi, Terry Witte, Karen Learned

ANN CULLEN RICH BISCAY BUD GUTHRIE

JANET McKIE

“Your life was a blessing. Your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words. And missed beyond measure.”

-Renée Wood

In Loving Memory of the Special PCCH Friends We Lost This Past Year

1957–2024

67 YEARS OF FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR CHLA

H istor Y BY t H e num B ers

In 1957, Betty Learned called her good friend Betty Davidson and asked her to help raise money for a new recovery room at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The two “Bettys” assembled a group of 12 friends and decided to host a “Ghost Party,” which raised $4,500 for the hospital. They then decided to continue raising funds for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles by founding Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital (PCCH) and organizing an all-volunteer horse show. The rest is history!

More than simply a horse show, more than a community project, the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show (PBNHS) is the product of multiple committed generations of volunteers devoted to the advancement of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the thousands of children it has served.

fun facts & figures...

36 Current Active Members

85 Sustaining Members

54 Associate Members

5 Special Friends

55 Junior Committee Members

1 Charter Founding member, Betty Davidson, still very involved in the organization today at age 103

175 families proudly wearing blue checkered shirts as part of the Peninsula Committee

Children’s Hospital family

35 Cities represented by the Membership

Celebrating our 66th Portuguese Bend National Horse Show

34 Golf Tournaments benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

680 Board and General Meetings

68 PCCH Presidents

67 Horse Show Chairs

More than 15,000 volunteer hours spent annually for the 3-day annual PBNHS

17 Perpetual Trophies presented at the PBNHS each year

Over $20 Million raised for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles by PCCH

Over 200 local high school and adult artists featured in the 34-year history of the PBNHS Annual Artwork Contest

Founded 123 years ago, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is the oldest freestanding Children’s Hospital in California

24 years of delivering caregiver treats to the Hospital NICCU

We are so grateful and appreciative for all the countless generous donors and vendors contributing to the Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital, the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show and the Annual Seahorse Classic Golf Tournament over the years.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to all of you for your support.

literall Y H ealing

A S PECIAL S TORY

All children love to read and be read to, not the least of which are kids fighting aggressive illness, disease and injury. At CHLA, that’s where the Literally Healing program comes in. Each and every day, it incredibly gives a new book to each and every patient - and their siblings and parents, too. It is a wonderful program, which gifts more than a whopping 70,000 books annually to CHLA patients and their families, plus another 1,900 therapeutic books to specific patients at the hospital.

The Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital (PCCH) has been supporting Literally Healing since 2013, when one of its members, Marlene Young, toured the hospital, learned about this amazing program and was inspired to help.

Tragically, in 2006, Marlene and her husband Steve lost their beautiful 19-year-old daughter Whitney when she was killed by a drunk driver while walking in San Diego. To honor Whitney’s indomitable spirit and her true love of children, Marlene and Steve established the Whitney Young Children’s Foundation (WYCF), whose mission is to encourage children and young adults to triumph despite life’s challenges, and to dream, live, love and laugh in ways previously unimaginable. Like a custom-made book cover, the fit between the WYCF and Literally Healing couldn’t have been more picture perfect.

In 2013, Marlene brought her goal of raising money for Literally Healing through Whitney’s foundation to PCCH, each year issuing a challenge grant to PCCH members to help drive donations. Over the last 11 years, PCCH has not only met but surpassed the WYCF challenge amount, and what’s more, over the past several years, PCCH members’ children have gotten involved, holding spirited “Penny Wars” at their schools and raising nearly $9,000 for Literally Healing, which the WYCF also has matched.

To date, the two organizations and the “Penny Wars kids” have raised over $284,000 for the Literally Healing program, all of which has put books into the little hands of literally tens of thousands of grateful patients and their siblings at CHLA.

Each and every sweet new book bears a bookplate saying, “This book gifted by Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital and the Whitney Young Children’s Foundation.”

Now that’s a very special story indeed.

“I was taking care of a little premature baby that needed open heart surgery the next day. He was born at barely 30 weeks - still way too early to even be here. His parents were so kind and sweet, and rightfully scared for the coming day. The baby was so sick, but his parents tried to help us where they could - changing his little diaper and putting a little breast milk on his lips. The smaller the baby, the stronger the baby though. Our littlest ones are fighters and keep us busy. His parents were going to go home to hopefully get some sleep before their son’s surgery. Even amongst all of the craziness, Dad asked if he could read his son a book outside of his isolette. “Of course, you can,” I said. The baby’s numbers immediately started looking better with the sound of his daddy’s voice. Although they couldn’t hold their baby when he cried, they could read to him and put him at ease. When Dad finished reading, he flipped over the book, and I saw the sticker for the Whitney Young Children’s Foundation. It put a big smile on my face, and I just wanted you to know that what you do makes a difference. I know it would bring great joy to Whitney to see what an impact these books have in the darkest of times for these families.”

CHLA has more pediatric critical care beds than any other hospital in the Western U.S.?

P a J ama dri V e P rogram

Since our founding in 1957, the mission of Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital (PCCH) has been to raise funds in support of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). But six years ago, we expanded our scope to bring a little extra comfort to the little patients working hard on getting better in the hospital. While on a tour of CHLA in 2018, we were shown a never-before-seen storage room for housing toys and pajamas donated to the hospital. The shelves were rather empty at the time, and we were told that the hospital is, “always needing more PJ’s for the kids.” Why? Because when the nurses hear that the storage room has been re-stocked, they all run down to grab cozy new PJ’s for their patients as a way to pick up their spirits during their extended stays.

As we all know, it’s never easy to be away from the comforts of home, but especially when you’re a sick child in the hospital. So in 2018, we embarked on our first Pajama Drive for CHLA, whereby PCCH members were invited to donate pajamas to fill up this storage room. We learned that a special requirement of the pajamas was that they needed to open in the front so that nurses could access any monitoring or medicine lines the patients may need to wear. PCCH members rose to the challenge, donating nearly 100 new pairs of pajamas that first year, totaling an estimated $2,157. With each successive drive, the “Pajama Party”, as it’s affectionately known, grew and grew and continued to bring more and more pajamas, with 2024’s haul bringing in 230 pairs valued at $5,980.

“Members really have embraced the pajama drive as it gives them a way to personally touch a few children fighting hard in the hospital,” explains PCCH President, Sue Wilkinson. “There’s something about being able to pick out cute, comfy pajamas for the kids at CHLA, knowing that they’re going to be worn by a little person who needs a little pick-me up while they’re in the hospital,” agrees 2024 Horse Show Chair, Michelle Del Conte.

To date, PCCH has donated 948 pairs of pajamas with an estimated value of $22,659.00.

The Tuffli Family Foundation

a nd t H e winners are...

2024 PBNHS ART SHOW CONTEST

Every year, Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital (PCCH) runs a contest where South Bay artists compete for the chance to have their original artwork featured on our promotional materials for the horse show. We refrain from influencing the artists’ creativity and simply ask them to express artistically and creatively what they feel about our event. While many artists have attended the show, others refer to our website for inspiration, and others call on firsthand experiences with horses, riding, or competing. Seeing the eclectic creativity expressed by each of the competing artists is always exciting.

Winning artwork is featured on our horse show poster, which is displayed in businesses and schools throughout the South Bay, as well as on the cover or our annual program and our patron invitations. In addition, we use all five winning pieces in a beautiful stationery set for sale in our Haybale boutique.

Generously sponsored by Lisa and Chuck Noski, the contest is coordinated by Palos Verdes Art Center’s (PVAC) Executive Director, Daniela Saxa-Kaneko, who issues a “call for entries” from our talented community of artists. Thirty entries were received, and on May 2nd a reception was held at the PVAC where PCCH members cast their votes for their top five preferences.

The winners were announced and given cash awards totalling $1,500. In addition, $1,500 was donated to both the PVAC and CHLA in honor of the first-place winner, Susan Summit Cyr. Congratulations Susan and a big horse show thank you to Chuck and Lisa!

First Place: Susan Summit Cyr Untitled

2nd Place:Susan Whiting Manning Leap of Faith

4th Place: Debbie Uba Anticipation

3rd Place: Sally Herriott Approaching the Final Jump

5th Place: Joy Gonzalez Saddling Up

Supporting

All proceeds from the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show will be directed to

THE ASSOCIATES CHAIR IN PULMONOLOGY & SLEEP MEDICINE and THE ASSOCIATES CHAIR IN OPHTHALMOLOGY

Under the leadership of Dr. Sally Ward, MD, the Associates Chair in Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine will provide comprehensive treatment of congenital, inherited and acquired disorders of the lungs and respiratory system. The program is the first and only multidisciplinary clinic addressing the needs of children with complex breathing and feeding disorders in the Southern California region and treats conditions including asthma, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer and respiratory failure.

The Associates Chair in Ophthalmology will support the leadership and vision of Thomas C. Lee, MD, who is Chief of the Division of Ophthalmology and Director of The Vision Center. CHLA’s Vision Center is an international referral center for children with complex eye diseases and the only program of its kind in the United States with expertise in virtually every pediatric ophthalmologic subspecialty. Through use of the latest medical diagnostic protocols, surgical treatments, and cutting-edge research, CHLA’s experts treat a range of complex eye diseases in infants to young adults.

CHLA M ISSION

We create hope and build healthier futures.

CHLA H ISTORY

Founded in 1901, CHLA is the oldest free-standing children’s hospital in California and one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals, acknowledged worldwide for its leadership in pediatric and adolescent health. CHLA is the top ranked children’s hospital in California and a top 10 children’s hospital in the nation, according to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals for 2023-2024.The hospital is home to The Saban Research Institute and is one of the few free-standing pediatric hospitals where scientific inquiry is combined with clinical care devoted exclusively to children. CHLA is a premier teaching hospital and has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of USC since 1932.

FAST FACTS AT A GLANCE

17,030 INPATIENT ADMISSIONS

MORE THAN 723,800 PATIENT VISITS A YEAR

MAIN CAMPUS: 2 MILLION SQUARE FEET

95,364 EMERGENCY VISITS LAST YEAR

624 TRAUMAS TREATED

1,951 PATIENTS TRANSPORTED BY HELICOPTER, LEARJET AND AMBULANCE

386 ACTIVE BEDS

132 PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE BEDS *

*MORE THAN ANY OTHER HOSPITAL IN THE WESTERN U.S.

f eatured c H ildren OVER THE YEARS

Nearly every year since 1989, Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital (PCCH) has asked a local youth who was treated at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to be our Horse Show’s “Featured Child,” a living embodiment of the exceptional care and expertise provided by the hospital to very sick children in our community, and a beautiful reminder of what’s at the core of our organization’s mission. As we celebrate our 66th Portuguese Bend National Horse Show this year, we decided to check in with some of our past Featured Children to see how they’re doing now. Despite the very complex and rare illnesses these children all faced when they were treated, the fact that they are all happy and thriving today is a heart-warming testament to the incredible capabilities of CHLA and a wonderful validation for all of us at PCCH. Seeing their smiling faces brings us all such joy and renews our over six-and-a-half-decade commitment to continue our work raising funds for this truly extraordinary hospital. As our Featured Children demonstrate, no other hospital on the West Coast has more expertise treating children.

MEET

sHawn JoHnson

1989 FEATURED CHILD

Our 1st Featured Child and Still Thriving!

Shawn was seven years old when he went to CHLA for treatment for cerebral palsy and is alive and thriving because of CHLA. After 37 brain surgeries and countless hospital stays, Shawn is now a 42-yearold man who loves laughing, going to Disneyland and sharing family dinners with his 28+ extended family members. Shawn loves all things Disney and watching The View and The Big Bang Theory with his family. He is never happier than when spending time with his nine nieces and nephews and countless cousins.

Paige garnica

2001 FEATURED CHILD

When Paige was just 18 months-old, she was diagnosed by her pediatrician as having a rare affliction called Kawasaki’s disease, which can result in heart complications. She was immediately referred to CHLA, where her doctor detected an aneurysm in her left coronary artery, which continued to grow rapidly at an alarming rate, threatening her life should the artery rupture. While there was no cure, Paige’s doctor suggested trying a new drug that had been used on only four other children in the world, but successfully and with no side effects. It was the solution little Paige needed as it helped slow the growth of her life-threatening aneurysm. Paige continued to be monitored at CHLA all through her childhood, and at age 16, she underwent a successful double bypass surgery, which allowed her to then follow her dreams of attending college in New York City. Paige, now 26 years old, still lives in New York and is pursuing a career in fashion as the Global Communications Manager for Oscar De La Renta.

Brodie Viewig

2002 FEATURED CHILD

Brodie was 4 years old when he developed a large lump in his neck. He went to CHLA where doctors removed the sizable mass, which turned out to be a vascular formation of veins near his spine that had grown into a big tangle and had hemorrhaged. Brodie is now 28, and has his Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He and his partner, Taylor, now live in Wilmington, North Carolina. Brodie currently works as a contractor for the US Army at Fort Liberty (Bragg) and provides psychoeducation and mental performance coaching to soldiers. He keeps a CHLA keychain on his key ring as a nod to the incredible doctors, nurses, and support staff at CHLA that helped him when he was a kid, and still remembers and is grateful for the amazing work provided by those at CHLA during his journey.

Jordan sHaBaZ

2011 FEATURED CHILD

Jordan started chemotherapy at age two when he was transported by ambulance to CHLA after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Then when he was six, he developed epilepsy, which by 5th grade, was so severe that he had to leave school and start home-hospital. By 6th grade, his seizures were finally under control, but his leukemia reoccurred, eventually requiring a bone marrow transplant, which was donated by his father in 2019.

After all the time he spent in the hospital throughout his life, Jordan, now a junior at Glendora High School, hopes to someday get a job in the medical field so he can support other hospitalized children. He continues with various therapies and will be a patient at CHLA’s endocrine department for the rest of his life due to the long-term effects of his chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Jordan’s family is thankful that CHLA is a place that children can be seen regardless of the rate of their insurance reimbursement. They are thankful for the support Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital provides to CHLA. The impact it makes to patients — and to the CHLA staff that support these patients and their families — is such a gift!

Presston ricHards

2014 FEATURED CHILD

When he was three, Presston was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and went for treatment at CHLA, where he eventually would undergo a total colectomy with ileostomy, which involved three serious surgeries, each of which were very difficult to recover from; one requiring that he be hospitalized for 28 days. Presston is now 15 and starting his sophomore year at Palos Verdes High School. He plays lacrosse for the school and a travel club team and is a thriving teenager. His ulcerative colitis has been manageable since his days at CHLA. Thanks to the amazing care from the doctors, surgeons and nurses, Presston lives a normal, healthy, typical teenage life. Presston spent his summer playing for the Mad Dogs lacrosse team and traveling with his family. He has come such a long way with his health, and his family is forever grateful.

Jordan gaZdik

2015 FEATURED CHILD

At 16 years old, Jordan was a talented basketball player on the Peninsula High School team when he experienced a strong blow to his head and suffered a severe concussion at practice. Alarmed at the concussion’s severity, his parents took him to CHLA for treatment. Jordan missed 12 weeks of school but was able to make a full recovery, which he credits to the expertise, care and treatment he received from his doctors at CHLA. After high school, Jordan went on to attend Brigham Young University where he majored in Communication Studies. During his time there, Jordan served on a mission for his church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he spoke Spanish and worked in the local South Florida communities. Jordan now lives in Orange County, CA with his wife Tierzah, and their one-year-old son, Grey. Jordan works as a consultant for professional athletes, companies, and investment groups within the sports-business space. Jordan, Tierzah, and Grey have a deep sense of gratitude for Children’s Hospital LA and the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show, both of which are major reasons why he enjoys the healthy life he has today.

Jackson renZi

2016 FEATURED CHILD

Jackson has been in treatment at CHLA since the first weeks of his life, having been born inexplicably without the inclination to breathe, cry, swallow or control his oral secretions. Testing showed all systems were normal, but Jackson’s little body continued to not cooperate, forcing him to be intubated and then later put on a ventilator to survive. At three weeks he was transferred to CHLA where he stayed for nearly five months as doctors worked tirelessly to determine what was causing his body not to perform. He has made huge strides since his fragile and enigmatic start and is now a content 4th grader cruising around his elementary school campus in his signature bright blue wheelchair, waving and smiling at everyone he sees. Despite his myriad of health issues related to a neurodevelopmental disorder, Jackson is a happy 9-year-old boy whose health has stabilized considerably since he was the Featured Child. His breathing is much improved, and he continues to make steady progress with his gross and fine motor skills in occupational and physical therapy. He visits CHLA regularly to see many specialists who take excellent care of him. He communicates with an electronic tablet called a talker, which enables him to express his many, many opinions! Jackson loves the beach, hanging out in Riviera Village, spending time with family and participating in adaptive baseball, basketball and horseback riding.

deVan BoYd

2017 FEATURED CHILD

At 7 years old, Devan was diagnosed at CHLA with a high-grade osteosarcoma of the left distal femur, which needed to be treated with chemotherapy and surgery. The experts at CHLA performed a Rotationplasty on Devan’s leg, effectively removing the cancerous part of her mid-leg and reattaching the lower portion rotated 180 degrees so that her ankle could act as her knee and a prosthetic leg could be attached. Devan is now 16-years old and a sophomore at Adolfo Camarillo High School, where she has a 4.0 GPA and plays on the varsity golf team. Devan has been cancer-free since 2015 and continues to amaze her family every day. They are incredibly grateful that Devan spends a lot of her time with her friends and siblings. They have such fond memories of PBNHS and continue to support it every year, and very much appreciate the time and effort everyone gives to put on such a great event.

Blake king

2019 FEATURED CHILD

Blake was 4 years old when he was diagnosed with t-cell all leukemia. His parents were confused and frightened but found solace with the doctors and nurses at CHLA. The hospital became their home away from home, welcoming Blake’s visitors and family with open arms and providing so many programs to help pass time while in the hospital. Some of Blake’s favorite activities were the dog therapy visits, musical performers in the infusion centers, and the art labs on the hospital floors. Children’s Hospital also has a weekly farmers market on Wednesdays in the courtyard where staff, patients and visitors can purchase healthy food from local vendors. Blake is now a thriving 10-year-old. His parents are thrilled to say he is cancer free and has finished his 5-year remission marker. He is a straight A student at American Martyrs Catholic School in Manhattan Beach and plays club soccer and lacrosse. His parents cannot thank the doctors and nurses at CHLA enough for saving their son’s life. When Blake was just a few months into treatment, his mom and dad knew that they wanted to help CHLA and other children with cancer so they started The Blake King Corporation, which has donated $175,000 to the oncology department at CHLA since 2019 and will continue to help raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research.

seBastian ascencio

2022 FEATURED CHILD

Sebastian was treated at CHLA for pre-b cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia when he was three years old. Since the 2022 PBNHS, Sebastian has continued to be in remission and is thriving!He sees his oncology team at CHLA annually for bloodwork and wellness checks, and he continues to have a clean bill of health. He turned 11 years old last May (2024) and he stays very active. He has a passion for cooking and often prepares breakfast for the family or helps his mom make dinner. His hobbies include watching food network shows with his sister, playing video games with his dad, and watching the Dodgers or Lakers. He joined a rock-climbing team last year and has also played flag football, baseball and basketball. Sebastian is also active in the arts, having most recently taken keyboard lessons and participated in a performance with his classmates. He continues to be very charming, has a great sense of humor, and is an overall happy kid. “Seby” and his family are so grateful to CHLA for providing such great care, and to Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital for their continued hard work and contributions to such a great cause.

Thank you to all the patrons, volunteers and riders who support Children’s Hospital Los Angeles!

Kaitlin and her dogs, Rush and Warren, wish the best of luck to every competitor in the 66th Annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show!

The Wally Durham Family

proudly support Hospital Los Angeles & The Portuguese Bend National Horse Show

Congratulations to PCCH on 66 wonderful shows!

Pat and Rich Lucy

Fenix Marine Services is proud to support the 66th Annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show.

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t he o arsmen f oundation

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GRAND CHAMPIONS

$15,000+ in Money, Goods, or Services

Choura Events

Terry & Wally Durham

The Farman Family

The Scharffenberger Family

Lon V. Smith Foundation

RESERVE CHAMPIONS

$10,000+ in Money, Goods, or Services

Anonymous

Fenix Marine Services

The Harman Family Foundation

Karen & Michael Learned

The Patrick F. Lee Family

Lomita Sheriff’s Station –

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Pat & Rich Lucy

Martin Container Inc.

The Chuck Miller Family

Diane & Davis Moore

bluE RIbbON CHAMPIONS

$5,000+ in Money, Goods, or Services

RED RIbbON CHAMPIONS

$2,500+ in Money, Goods, or Services

The Cannom Family

Michelle and Darrin Del Conte

Jeff Earle/The Original Red Onion

James A. Giacopuzzi, DVM

Giuliano’s Delicatessen

Noelle & Paul Giuliano

Susan and Michael Gray

The Honorable Janice Hahn, LA

County Supervisor

Maureen and Tory Hazard

Cathy King

Long Beach Container Terminal

Marshall & Sterling Inc.

Anonymous

The Honorable Kathryn Barger, LA County Supervisor

Beach Cities Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Mary & Mike Burke

Zoie & Dave Carney

Claydon Jewelers

Cook’s Doors & Windows

The Costa Family

Everport Terminal Services

Marnie & Dan Gruen

Cherin & Robert Hillseth

The Kathy & Kirk Johnson Family

Peggy & Kevin Lanigan

yEllOw RIbbON CHAMPIONS

$1,000+ in Money, Goods, or Services

AAMCOM

Anonymous (2)

Arctic Glacier Premium Ice

Brooke & Rich Biscay

Robin & Robert Burg

BeckersChild Wines

Bell Event Services

Burnin Daylight Brewing Company

CMS Design Portraiture

Christopher Stillians

Nathalie & Robert Corry

Archie Cox III

Betty Davidson

DirecTV

Kathie Eckert

El Pollo Loco

Event Rescue EMS

Cathy & Chuck Farman

Anne & Dave Farrell

Wendy & Tom Fileti/The Fileti Family

Foremen’s Union Local 94

Freighthouse Design and Consign

Trina & Chris Gagliano

John Gentry & Family

Lisa Gentry & Family

The Murphy Mitchell Family Foundation

Lisa & Chuck Noski

Pacific Crane Maintenance Company

Power Trip Rentals

Dorothy Procter

Waste Management

Whittier Trust

Sue and Kirk Wilkinson

Learned Lumber

Elaine & Jeff Lovell

Karen and Tom Miller

Bette & Donne Moen

Susan & Corey Moore Family Foundation

Dena Occhipinti & Ann Marie Occhipinti

Patty & Ken Ochi

Pearce Construction

Paige & Jim Rice

S&S Bank Card Systems – Jeff Skelton

Marcia & Mike Schoettle

Storm Management, Inc. in Memory of Georgia Claessens

Mr. & Mrs. Eric Stuckman

Karen & Scott Stuckman

Kimberly & Justin Guichard

Barbara & Chris Hall

Jackie & Craig Halverson

Lucy & Chuck Huebner

Joanne & Jim Hunter

Iranian American Society

Jane & Jim Isomoto

Elaine Jerome

Shannon & Tim Kelly and Family

Val & Ed Kelly

Dawn & Craig Knickerbocker

Kouzmanoff Financial & Ins. Services

L. A. Pop Up Mini Golf

Katy & Greg Laetsch

Janice & Lew Latimer

Malaga Bank

Malaga Cove Capital

Pam & Chris Massey

The McBeath Family

The McFerson Family

Kak & David McKinnie

The Micheltorena/Lee Family

Metrie El & El Wood Products

Shari & Morgan Moore III

Mrs. Pasture’s Cookies for Horses

Terranea Resort

Total Terminals International

U.S. Storage Centers, Torrance

Lisa and Gerry Van Nortwick

Watson Land Company

Whitney Young Children’s Foundation Windes

Yusen Terminals

Carolyn Niman

Northgate González Market

Colleen O’Brien

O’Brien Investment Management, LLC

Marianne & Stephen Park in memory of Trudy Park

Providence Little Company of Mary Louanna Robeson & Nancy Skinner

The Romer Family

Carole and David Rowe

Cynthia & Ken Sanders

JoAnne Sanger

Julianne & Gino Sasso

Showcase Concrete

The Song Family

Nicole & Darren Tangen

Monique & Peter Thorrington

Claire & Dennis Towle

Validus Capital

Jan & Doug Van Riper

Colleen & Ed Whittemore

Terry & Jim Witte

Sharon & Mark Zahoryin

wHItE RIbbON CHAMPIONS

$500+ in Money, Goods, or Services

Anonymous (6)

JD Bacich

Marsha & Ivan Barrett

Barbara & Bryan Bergsteinsson

Jan Brandmeyer

Amanda & Steve Calhoun

Desiree & Jim Collings

Alyson & Dean Decker

Flora & Jason Fairchild

Rita & Matthew Garland

Becky & Frank Gallo

Linda Gassett

Sherry Gentry in memory of Dave Gentry and Jack Davidson

Kathy & Rich Goldstein

Ann & Steve Hinchliffe

Vicky Lee

Michael Leon/Windsor Stables

Melaine & Jeff MacLean

Wendy & Brett Moulton

Sharon & Steve Oda

PINk RIbbON CHAMPIONS

$250+ in Money, Goods, or Services

Anonymous (5)

Lesley & John Armstrong

Kirsten & David Bartholomew

Jeannine & Zane Brown

Chris & Davide Cheatham

Kate & David Cocke

Sue & Brian Connors

Mars & Ron Chytrus

The Cullen Family in memory of Ann Cullen

Tommy & Victoria Danhakl

Randy & Luke Dauchot

Sandra Del Conte

Elisa & John DiCarlo

Mary DiMatteo

Jan Ferris

Cathy & Darren Eades

Mary Ann & Charles Garland

Donna & Don Gibbs

Eleanor & Randy Ginsberg

Jeff Gutenberg

Robin Hill

Marilyn & Ralph Hill

Karin & Ronald Jones

Patti & Bob Josi

Michelle & John Katnik

Sally & Pete Kelly

Penske Carson

Mary Ann & Martin Ploy

P.V. Transit

June & George Romine

Andrea & Jim Sala

Karen & Mike Sidney

Kelly & Al Walsh

Gina & Bill Whittlesey

Mel & Curtis Wright

Wahideh Khaleeli

The Kielman Family

Shana & Craig Kish

Song & David Klein

Dottie & Allen Lay

Suzy & John Learned

Ron, Maureen, & Michael Leimbach

Vall & Tom Light

Eileen & Jim Mahoney

Marian Merrell

Erin & Todd Meyer

Gracia Mirat

Vivien Murtha

Nicki Nielsen

Megan Padilla

Susie & Ray Parker

Dianna & Jeff Pieper

Carrie Powell

Tamara Powers

Ralph’s Fresh Fare

Kathy & Dave Rodriguez

Laura & Marc Schenasi

Heather & Joe Schuchert

Judy & Greg Schults

Julie & Dennis Singer

Katie & Kurt Slingsby

The Slusser Family

Jennifer & Brooks Townsend

Sienna & Peter Tucker

U. S. Foods

Marta Vukovich

Edith & Billy Warren

Peggy & Gary Winterrowd

Jennifer & Ryan Yakubik

GREEN RIbbON CHAMPIONS

$100+ in Money, Goods, or Services

Anonymous (11)

Gary R. Bengtson

Paula & Allen Boothes

Tori & Bob Brant

Gayleen & Calvin Callister

Deborah Carlton

Jennifer Chung & Sean Lucy

Harriet & Larry Cohn

Michelle & Tony Dahlerbruch

Ruth & Harv Daniels

Alyson & Dean Decker

Greg Denny & Jenny McQuire

Helen Endter

Debbie & Bill Duncan

Penny & Dennis Fevergeon

Julie & Kevin Foley

Nancy & Stewart Forman

Kathy & John Gabriel

Jan & Michael Gilbert

Stephanie Green

Sharon & Bud Guthrie

Leslie Hively

Carole Hoffman

Mary & James Ingram

Debi & JP Jones

Adrianne & Richard Kaufman

The Klink Family

The Kouzmanoff Family

Janine & Vince Lansing

Jim Lantz

Patty & Steve Lantz

Jacquie & Joe Leimbach

Vall & Tom Light

Jenny & Joe Litchfield

PuRPlE RIbbON CHAMPIONS

Up to $99 in Money, Goods, or Services

Anonymous (2)

Eloise & Robert Evans

Marcia & Bill Gray

Carole Larkins

Jina & Dave Lindstedt

Shirlee Patch

Ricki & Jerry Rosenberg

Marty & Lynn Shober

Kay Magee

Freda Main

Lisa Markham

Judy Matsuda

Martha Matthes

Judy & Tom McFerson

Yvette & Tom McFerson

Marilyn McLeod

Jolene & Matt Meskin

Caro & John Miguelez

Dee Dee Moffat

Julie Moran

Roxanne Morse

Elaine & Glenn Moulton

Nantucket Crossing

Diane & Mike Nendick

Newmark’s Yacht Centre

Peggy Olson

Lyneigh & Daren Palacios

Palos Verdes Florist, Brian & Erin Neal

Mady & Richard Peters

Diane & Mark Pfeil

Heather Ramsdell

Rosalind Read

Heather & David Rhein

Kassie & Greg Richardson

Mary Richardson

Taryn & Marion Spates

Pamela & Robert Schachter

Heather & Joe Schuchert

Judith Sipes

Katie & Will Sleck

Katie & Kurt Slingsby

Donna Spurrell

Jim Stansfield

Kellie & Todd Stender

Sue Thomas

The Timmer Family

Tory & Ryan Todaro

Phyllis & Bob Trujillo

Kay Trutanich

Cathy & Pat Vilicich

Karen Willer

Terry Winn

Edwina & Greg Yueh

sPecial tHanks

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles – Bonnie McClure, Michele Walter & Lesli Tun Garma

City of Rolling Hills Estates – Mike Goldsmith & Rosa Piñuelas

Tom Bennett – Integrations by Design

Lane Bullard – Program Design

Courtney Clinton – National Anthem Singer

Frank Conterno

Jay Crawford

James Giacopuzzi, DVM

Paul Giuliano

Steve Hankin & Ashley Keeler – Desert International Horse Park

Michael Learned

Susan F. Lobue

Lomita Feed

Lomita Sheriff Posse

Long Beach Mounted Police

Martin Container, Inc. – Ken & Charlie Martin

Pacific Coast Horse Shows Association

Palos Verdes Art Center

Palos Verdes Magazine

Kathy Patman

Robin Serfass & Bruce Carlson

Sweetwater Printing – Dennis Lanfre

Team Sparky

Curt Cosgrove, Alex Kouzmanoff, Joe Litchfield, Bob Pyke

Team Tonka

Dan Gruen, Corey Moore, Mark Pfeil, Al Walsh, Dave Wendorff, Jim Witte

Tool Time

David Cooke, Tom Light & Dave Wendorff

s pecial thanks to...

MARTHA & DON TUFFLI AND THE TUFFLI FAMILY FOUNDATION for their generous sponsorship of the PCHA Horsemanship Medals Finals, 14 & Under

2023 WINNER: KALEA IULIANO

KAREN & MICHAEL LEARNED for their generous sponsorship of the PCHA Karen Healey Adult Horsemanship Medals Finals, 18 - 34

2023 WINNER: ANGELA HERRING

PAT & RICH LUCY

for their generous sponsorship of the PCHA Victor Hugo-Vidal Adult Horsemanship Medals Finals, 35 & Over

2023 WINNER: MADELINE KLOBUCHAR

THE SCHARFFENBERGER FAMILY

for their generous sponsorship of the $15,000 Seahorse Open Jumper Classic

2023 WINNER: ZACKO HARDIN

s pecial thanks to...

THE HARMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION

for their generous sponsorship of the $10,000 Harman Family Jr. – A/O Jumper Classic

2023 WINNER: KALEA IULIANO

JEFF EARLE & THE ORIGINAL RED ONION

for their generous sponsorship of the $5,000 Red Onion Jumper Classic

2023 WINNER: GEORGES BITTAR

T HE S TORM C LAESSENS F AMILY

for their generous sponsorship of the $2,500 Georgia Storm Claessens Memorial Children’s –

A/A Jumper Classic

2023 WINNER: LACY STORMES

A RCHIE C O x III

for his generous sponsorship of the $2,000 Junior – A/O Hunter Classic

2023 WINNER: ABIGAIL STELLAR

s pecial thanks to...

B ETTE & D ONNE M OEN

for their generous sponsorship of the Best Child Rider

2023 WINNER: VIOLET TATUM

V AL & E D K ELLY

for their generous sponsorship of the Best Adult Rider

2023 WINNER: MADELINE KLOBUCHAR

Lomita Sheriff Mounted Posse

Open to riders of all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned equestrians. Must have a horse or access to one. Age requirements: 21years and above.

To learn more and start your journey, contact us at Email: lomitaposse@yahoo.com

We are a dedicated group of horse enthusiasts committed to promoting public safety and community engagement We are trained and ready to provide support during patrols, parades, festivals, and other special events. A proud tradition of service that spans decades, fostering strong bonds between members and the community.

The designation of a USEF Heritage Competition is reserved for competitions that have been established for a long period of time and have made a substantial contribution toward the development and promotion of the sport, both within the sport and within the broader community, by achieving, maintaining and promoting the equestrian ideals of sportsmanship and competition.

PORTUGUESE BEND NATIONAL HORSE SHOW

has been designated as a Heritage Competition by the United States Equestrian Federation

Portuguese Bend National Horse Show

proudly presents the Pacific Coast Horse Shows Association

• PCHA Horsemanship Finals, 14 & Under

• PCHA Horsemanship Finals, 18 – 34

• PCHA Horsemanship Finals, 35 & Over

SPECIAL CLASSES AND EVENTS

Rings 1 & 2

FRIDAY

PCHA Horsemanship Medal Finals, 35 & Over – Round 1

PCHA Horsemanship Medal Finals, 18-34 – Round 1

SATURDAY

PCHA Horsemanship Medal Finals, 35 & Over – Round 2

PCHA Horsemanship Medal Finals, 18-34 – Round 2

PCHA Horsemanship Medal Finals, 14 & Under – Round 1

$5,000 Red Onion Open Jumper Classic

$10,000 Harman Family Junior- A/O Jumper Classic

SUNDAY

PCHA Horsemanship Medal Finals, 14 & Under – Rounds 2 & 3

The National Anthem performed by Courtney Clinton

Long Beach Mounted Police

Stick Horse Class

Lead Line Class

Perpetual Trophies Presentation

$2,500 Georgia Storm Claessens Memorial Open Jumper Classic

$15,000 Seahorse Open Jumper Classic

$2,500 Low Child/Adult Hunt & Go Derby

$2,500 Modified Child/Adult Hunt & Go Derby

$500 Windsor Stables Children’s-A/A Hunter Classic

$2,000 Junior- A/O Hunter Classic

ST I CK HORSE C L AS S

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Purchase a stick horse from Children’s Circle to enter Around Noon Ring 1 Ages 2 - 7

Ride a S t ick Horse on their

LONG BEACH MOUNTED POLICE

We are honored to present the internationally renowned LONG BEACH MOUNTED POLICE. This unit is comprised of individuals who volunteer over 1,000 hours annually to promote the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Police Department. Founded in the 1930’s, this group raises money for veterinary student scholarships. Always in high demand, the troop has participated in events in Calgary, Rio de Janeiro, Honolulu, Cheyenne, Santa Fe, virtually every Pasadena Rose Parade since 1948 and two presidential inaugurations. The group’s theme song is “God Bless the USA – Proud to be an American” by Lee Greenwood. The beautiful golden Palominos are individually owned and maintained by their riders. The sterling silver saddles are works of art reflecting the traditions of early California.

NATIONAL ANTHEM SINGER

Courtney Clinton, 15, is a lifetime resident of Rolling Hills and is a sophomore at Palos Verdes High School. Courtney has been a member of Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory for many years. Most recently, she performed in Bring It On and has been fortunate enough to play roles like Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Fiona in Shrek, and Elsa in Frozen. Courtney enjoys being part of First Class Act, one of PVPA’s Performing Groups. She is also a part of PVHS Drama department and is looking forward to auditioning for Seussical in the Spring. This is her second time singing the National Anthem at the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show, and she is honored to be part of this magical weekend.

2024 PORTUGUESE BEND

NATIONAL HORSE SHOW

JUDGES

Lyman Whitehead ............ Redding Center, CT

Steve Wall ....................... Pinehurst, NC

Catherine Robinson .......... Encinitas, CA

USEF/PCHA STEWARDS

Raizy Goffman Porter Ranch, CA

Andrea Meek ................... Manhattan Beach, CA

PCHA TECHNICAL DELEGATE

Ruth Frazier. ..................... Burbank, CA

COURSE DESIGNER

Michael R. Curtis Burbank, CA

PCHA AWARDS SUPERVISOR

Bradley Bowns ................. Los Angeles, CA

SHOW OFFICIALS

Competition Manager ...... Steve Hankin

Show Secretary ................ Ashley Keeler

Technical Coordinator Robin Serfass

Office ............................. Julie O’Connor/ Debbie Benson

Announcers Sand Area 1 .. Tori Ferrell

Announcer Sand Area 2 ... Michael Moncreiff

Starter Sand Area 1 Jesse Yumang

Starter Sand Area 2 .......... Gary Pisani

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Veterinarian (on-site) ........ Dr. James Giacopuzzi, DVM

Farrier Vinnie Schroeder

EMT ................................ Peter George

Photographer .................. Amy McCool

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TO OUR HORSE SHOW MANAGERS

Ashley Keeler has been a part of the horse show industry for over 30 years as a trainer, rider, and horse show staff. She has shown all over the country and earned USEF A/O Hunter of the Year in 2006. Ahsley’s experience in and out of the horse show arena help her to understand all the details that go into the horse show and to better serve the exhibitors. Steve always refers to Ashley as simply the best there is at running a horse show office. Welcome to PBNHS, Ashley!

Steve Hankin is President and CEO of Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). A horseman and rider himself, Steve is passionate about DIHP promoting the sport. He’s worked hard to make DIHP a national equestrian destination for the West Coast and is always looking to improve the experience there for everyone—horses and people. Steve is dedicated to duplicating those same goals here at PBNHS and we are grateful to have him on board!

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Cathy Robinson has over 25 years of professional experience and is well known for her classic style, unwavering attention to detail, and exceptional teaching techniques. Cathy began her career by partnering with Nancy and Kenny Nordstrom to help develop and grow their sales and client business out of Blue Fox Farm in Southern California. Later, when Nancy and Kenny decided to focus on other aspects of the equestrian sport, Cathy assumed sole responsibility for the entire Blue Fox operation. She coached the nationally ranked University of San Diego equestrian team, has produced numerous year end hunter/jumper/equitation champions, and has coached both juniors and amateurs to multiple medal finals wins. Cathy has earned and is now a recognized ‘R’ USEF judge who travels to horse shows throughout the country, sits on the Executive board of GSDHJA and is an IEA steward. Cathy conducts three specialized clinics per year. She places emphasis on the equitation rider and hunter rider and excels in teaching both junior and adult riders. Her emphasis is on classical style and the teaching of proper technical techniques for all disciplines.

Lyman “T” Whitehead has been a professional rider and trainer for the last 40 years. As a rider, he was a 5-time leading Hunter Rider at the Hampton Classic Horse Show, Leading Hunter Rider at the National Horse Show, and two-time leading Hunter Rider at the Old Salem Horse Show. Lyman has been champion or reserve at all major shows on the east coast including The Pennsylvania National, The Washington International, the National Horse Show and the Devon Horse Show. He has also produced top hunter horses such as Strapless, Dutch Chocolate and Cheer for the Team. Currently Lyman is the head trainer at The Kent School in Kent, CT and holds a Large R Judges License, having judged such horse shows as The WCHR Hunter Spectacular in Palm Beach, The Upperville Colt and Horse Show, and the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.

Steven Wall has been a horseman all his life. He started riding as a junior and graduated from Averett College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education/Horsemanship, and also earned the British Horse Society’s Assistant Instructors degree. As a professional, he owned and operated Harmony Farms, a hunter/jumper training facility in Wisconsin for 28 years, acting as rider and trainer for clients showing nationally and throughout the Midwest. He has served on the board of the Wisconsin Hunter Jumper Association, as well as the U.S.E.F.’s Zone 6 Board of Directors. He has been a U.S.E.F. “R” rated judge for over 30 years, judging such prestigious shows as Devon, Harrisburg, Washington International, the Pony Finals and the Derby Finals multiple times. He now lives in Pinehurst, NC where he helps manage all the Sedgefield At The Park horse shows at the Carolina Horse Park.

PBnHs specator’s guide

Let’s enjoy the fun and good sport of the horse show by participating. This weekend you will have the opportunity to see the finalists compete in the PCHA Medal Finals, 14 and under, and the PCHA Adult Medal Finals 18-34 and 35 and over. In addition, spectators will have the opportunity to watch hunter and other equestrian classes, as well as wonderful show jumping events. Equestrian sports are unique in that men and women compete on absolutely equal terms.

While watching each class, the most important thing to remember is entrants will perform according to their age, experience and schooling. Exhibitors, like athletes in other sports, compete each year against one another for State, Regional and National Championships or high point awards.

As a spectator, you will be better able to enjoy the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show if you take a moment to become acquainted with the rules of competition for the events you are watching. First refer to your time schedule and find the correct ring and day. Listen to the announcer’s description of the events. Although some of the information is technical in nature and meant to help exhibitors and to keep the schedule running smoothly, much time is devoted to describing each event for the benefit of the spectators. Once you know which event you are watching, you will be able to refer to the class descriptions in your program for further information. The following “Glossary of Equestrian Terms” provides you with detailed definitions for the terms you’re likely to encounter this weekend.

ADULT/AMATEUR (A/A): Divisions which are restricted to non-professional adult riders, 18 years and older. A/A’s do not have to own the horse on which they ride. The fences in these divisions are smaller than those jumped by Amateur Owners. They are the same height as those jumped in the Children’s Division. There is usually no prize money awarded in the Adult/Amateur Divisions.

Adult/Amateur Hunters – fence height – up to 3’

Adult/Amateur Jumpers – fence height – up to 3’6”

AMATEUR OWNER (A/O): Divisions which are restricted to non-professional adult riders, 18 years and older. A/O’s ride horses owned by themselves or members of their families. The fences in these divisions are higher than those jumped by Adult Amateur riders. They are the same height as the fences in the Junior Divisions. Prize money is awarded in these divisions.

Adult Owner Hunters – fence height – up to 3’6”

Adult Owner Jumpers – fence height – up to 4’3”

ASPCA: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. They sponsor a medal class, the Maclay, at individual shows throughout the year, and a Finals at the end of the show year.

CHILDREN’S: Divisions which are restricted to riders 17 years and under. Riders in this division do not have to own the horse. The fences in these divisions are the same height as those in the Adult/Amateur division. There is usually no prize money awarded in the Children’s Division.

Children’s Hunters – fence height – up to 3’

Children’s Jumpers – fence height – up to 3’6” – 3’9”

CLEAN ROUND: When a horse in a Jumper class completes the prescribed course within the time allowed without incurring jumping faults. When more than one horse has a “clean round,” a jump-off occurs.

COMBINATION: Two or three jumps set up so they must be taken in quick succession, separated by one or two strides. A combination is considered to be a single obstacle. If a horse stops or runs out of any element of the combination (elements are lettered A, B, C), the entire obstacle must be re-jumped.

COURSE: In each class over fences, competitors must negotiate the jumps in the prescribed order. Courses for each class are posted in advance near the In-Gates so that riders and trainers may memorize them.

CPHA: California Professional Horseman’s Association. They sponsor a medal class for Juniors and Amateurs throughout the year, and Finals at the end of the Show year.

EQUITATION OR HORSEMANSHIP: These are classes in which the rider, not the horse is judged. Riders must demonstrate complete control over their mounts at all times. In addition, they are scored on accuracy and the correct and effective positioning of hands, seats and legs both “on the flat” and over fences.

FAULT: Penalty assessed in Jumper Classes for mistakes such as knockdowns, refusals and exceeding the time allowed. Faults are scored as follows:

Knockdowns

4 faults

1st & 2nd refusal

4 faults each

3rd refusal

Elimination

Fall of the horse or rider

Elimination

Failure to cross starting line within one minute

Elimination

Exceeding the time allowed

1 fault for each second over the time allowed

GAITS: The different paces at which the horse travels are the walk, trot, canter, gallop, and varying speeds of each.

HUNTERS: Hunters are judged not only on their ability to negotiate obstacles, but on the style in which they do so. They should display jumping ability, manners, style and an even pace and quality. Their necks and heads should stretch out and down to ensure a well-balanced jump. They should look like they are enjoying their job (ears forward) and their jumping should appear effortless.

HUNTERS HANDY: A hunter class that combines elements of flat and over-fences classes, often with elements reminiscent of field hunting.

IN AND OUT: A two-jump combination, with elements separated by one or two strides.

JUMPERS: Jumpers are judged solely on their ability to jump obstacles. They need not be any special breed or size, nor do they need to be beautiful, well-mannered or stylish like the Hunter. They are required to complete a course of approximately 16 obstacles ranging in heights from 3’6” to 5’ or more with spreads of up to 6’, depending on the division in which they compete.

JUMPING ORDER: The jumping order or starting order is determined in a drawing before the events so that each has an equal chance of attaining a favorable position. Riders near the end of the starting order have the advantage of seeing how the first riders complete the course.

JUMP-OFF: All horses with “clean” first rounds jump a shortened course against the clock to determine the winner.

JUNIORS: Divisions which are restricted to riders 17 years and under. The height of the fences in the Junior Divisions is the same as those in the Adult/ Owner Division. Prize money is awarded in these divisions.

Junior Hunters – fence height – up to 3’6” Junior Jumpers – fence height – up to 4’3”

LAHSA: Los Angeles Horse Shows Association – it was founded more than 30 years ago and provides a point system within Los Angeles County for year-end awards and medal finals. They have a “B “and an “A” circuit with year-end awards.

LONG STIRRUPS: A division of classes for amateur riders, riders 18 and over – fence heights are 1’6” – 2’.

MEDAL CLASS: A medal class is an equitation class where the rider, not the horse, is being judged on how well they demonstrate complete control over their horse while they exhibit the correct and effective positioning of hands, seat and legs. Winners of individual medal classes throughout the Show year are invited to participate in the various Medal Finals at which time they compete with other Medal Class winners.

OXER: A single fence composed of two elements to produce a spread. A “square” oxer is one in which the front and back rails are equal height, making it more difficult to jump.

PCHA: Pacific Coast Horse Shows Association. The sanctioning body which governs equestrian sports competition on the West Coast.

PCHA MEDAL FINALS: The PCHA Medal Finals is at the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show for riders, 14 and under, 18-34, and 35 and over. These riders have competed in PCHA medal classes throughout the Show year.

SCHOOLING: The warm-up session prior to each rider’s round in which they jump practice fences in the schooling area.

SHORT STIRRUPS: A division of classes for beginner junior riders, 17 & under – fence heights are 1’6” – 2’.

STANDARDS: The various types of supports which hold up the rails of a jump.

STRIDE: The amount of ground covered by a horse in one “step” at the canter. The average horse’s stride is 12 feet. Distances between fences are set accordingly by the course designer.

USEF: The United States Equestrian Federation. This is the sanctioning body which governs equestrian sport competition in the United States.

USET FOUNDATION: The United States Equestrian Team. This is the organization that fields teams to represent the United States in international competition and show jumping, eventing, dressage and driving. It raises funds for high performance athletes and horses in international competitions.

VERTICAL: A fence with no spread to it, which forces a horse to make a steep arc in his effort to jump.

WALKING THE COURSE: Riders and horses may not practice on a course prior to actual competition, but riders are permitted to walk out the route, pacing off the number of strides between jumps and examining the obstacles closely. It is a course designer’s job to set up problems. Riders and trainers must determine where these are in a course and plan their strategy accordingly.

WCE: West Coast Equestrians – A benevolent association for horsemen – it has provided funds for horsemen lacking medical insurance or needing assistance. It also provides funds for young riders’ teams competing on the National and International circuits.

WHAT’ S NEW IN 2024

INTRODUCING

two new H unt & go der B ies

The $2500 Low Child & Adult Hunt & Go Derby 2’-2’3”

The $2500 Modified Child & Adult Hunt & Go Derby 2’6”-2’9”

The Hunt and Go format will consist of two (2) phases, one (1) Classic Hunter and one (1) Handy Hunter. The phases will be jumped consecutively. All participants will complete both the Classic and the Handy portions even if penalties (rails, refusals, etc.) are incurred. Major penalties (falls, 3 refusals, off course, etc.) will result in elimination.

INTRODUCING

t H e radcliffe tro PHY

The Radcliffe Trophy will be awarded by the judges to the best horse in the PCHA 14 & Under Medal Finals

Donated by the Walkenbach family in memory of their beloved horse Radcliffe, this trophy is a bronze depiction of Radcliffe being ridden by their daughter Paige. Together Radcliffe and Paige won the Onondarka Medal Finals in 2020, as well as the PCHA 14 & Under Medal Finals in September 2020, shortly before his death in November of that year. It took the sculptor, Raizy Goffman, a former hunter jumper trainer, horse show manager and frequent show steward and judge, two years to perfect the bronze done from a photograph of horse and rider.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Ring 1 – 7:30

EVENT 1 CLASS 118 ARIAT ADULT MEDAL - 3’

Ring 2 – 7:30

EVENT 1 CLASS 86 HOPEFUL JUMPER - .75m (2’5”)

Ring 2

EVENT 14 CLASS 1

JUDGED WARM-UP HUNTER - 2’6”

SPONSORED BY: Adrianne & Richard Kaufman

EVENT 15 CLASS 117 CPHA HORSEMANSHIP MEDAL - 2’6”

EVENT 16 CLASS 3

Ring 1 – 7:30 am

EVENT 1 CLASS 138 PCHA ADULT MEDAL FINALS, 35 & OVER - ROUND 2

Ring 2 – 8:00 am

EVENT 1 CLASS 2 JUDGED WARM-UP - 2’6”

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BREAK —

EVENT 3 CLASS 132 STICK HORSE CLASS

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

BEST CHILD RIDER

PCHA V ICTOR H UGO -V IDAL A DULT H ORSEMANSHIP F INALS

35 & Over

PCHA K AREN H EALEY A DULT H ORSEMANSHIP F INALS

18-34

eligibility: Open to amateur riders 35 and over and 18-34 who have ridden in a PCHA Adult Horsemanship Class since the previous Final. Final winners cannot compete in subsequent years.

Schooling: Only material provided or previously approved by the organizing committee may be used for schooling, and it must be available for all competitors to use while warming up. Starting thirty (30) minutes prior to the competition and while the class is in progress, medal horses may jump in the designated schooling area only. This rule includes the Finals Warm-Up Round. If a medal competition horse jumps in an area other than the designated schooling area during that time, the medal class exhibitor will get a zero score for that round. Anyone can ride in the designated schooling area on a medal finalist’s horse.

Course: There will be 2 rounds, consisting of courses at 3’3” with at least two changes of direction. Two USEF tests 1-16 (see exceptions) will be part of the original course in each round. The course will not be posted until the Course Designer and Judges have conferred and agreed on the tests.

Judging: There will be 2 judges using the open numerical system. The rider’s score in each round will be an average of each judge’s score. During the 2 rounds, the judges will sit apart. If a third round (work-off) is necessary, the judges may sit together.

COmpetitiOn

The order of go for Round 1 will be drawn, and this round will count 50%. Ribbons will be awarded through 10th. Ties will remain tied and riders will flip for ribbons. All riders will return for Round 2. The order of go in Round 2 will be the reverse of Round 1. Round 2 will count 50%. Ribbons will be awarded through 10th.

After completion of the final round, the 1st and 2nd round averages will be averaged. Any riders having less than three (3) points separating them from the leader will be required to perform additional tests at the discretion of the judges. All riders will remain in the ring with no additional schooling allowed. Riders will not be asked to dismount, mount, jump without stirrups or switch horses. The work-off score will be added to the rider’s total and will not be announced. Ties not involving first place will be decided by the judges.

Schedule & Awards: Order of go for Round 1 will be drawn Friday morning at a light brunch. The Finalists’ Celebration and awarding of the Adult Sportsmanship Award will be held at a luncheon following the presentation of Awards on Saturday. These events are sponsored by Pat & Rich Lucy and Karen & Michael Learned.

PCHA Finals Victor Hugo-Vidal, 35 & over: Special Trophy presented by PCHA.

For Champion and Reserve: Embroidered scrims sponsored by Pat and Rich Lucy. For each of the Top Ten: Personalized gifts and flowers sponsored by PCHA.

PCHA Finals 18-34: Special Trophy presented by PCHA.

For Champion and Reserve: Embroidered scrims sponsored by Karen and Michael Learned. For each of the Top Ten: Personalized gifts and flowers sponsored by PCHA.

For Sportsmanship: Special Trophy presented by PCHA.

Celebrating Our Winners…

PCHA Victor Hugo-Vidal Adult Horsemanship Finals, 35 & Over

1990 Jerri Thyberg

1991 Gina Groth

1992 Diana Karazissis

1993 Barbi McCoy

1994 Kappy Appleby

1995 Cyndi Margolis

1996 Connie Yost

1997 Polly Sweeney

1998 Sara Jorgensen

1999 Shannon Davidson

2000 Cindy Fox

2001 Karin Binz

2002 Yvette Lang-‐Elnczig

2003 Marnye Langer

2004 Nori Burby

2005 Amy Brubaker

2006 Elizabeth Dickinson

2007 Susan Krieg

2008 Jennifer Jacky

2009 Holly Scapa

2010 Annie Finch

2011 Lorri Quiett

2012 Blake Linsley

2013 Tonya Johnston

2014 Lorena Christie

2015 Virginia Fout

2016 Jamie Krupnik

2017 Lauren Morlock

2018 Catherine Westling

2019 Renee Rodda

2020 Anne Sherwood

2021 Jessica Smith

2022 Peggy Munkdale

2023 Madeline Klobuchar

2024

PCHA Karen Healey Adult Horsemanship Finals, 18 – 34

2018 Addyson Cord

2019 Miela Gross

2020 Emma Mann-Meginniss

2021 Emily Williams

2022 Jordyn Chafee

2023 Angela Herring

2024

PCHA H ORSEMANSHIP F INALS

14 & Under

eligibility: Any rider who has qualified for the PCHA Horsemanship Class Finals during the year following the previous PCHA Horsemanship Class Finals competition. The same horse must be ridden through all phases of the competition. However, due to illness or injury of the horse, a rider may petition to ride a substitute horse. This must be approved by the Appeals Committee consisting of the Manager, the Chief Steward, the Technical Delegate, and the official Horse Show Veterinarian.

Schooling: Only material provided or previously approved by the organizing committee may be used, and must be available for all competitors to use while warming up. Starting thirty (30) minutes prior to the competition and while the class is in progress, medal horses may jump in the designated schooling area only. This rule includes the Finals Warm-Up Round. If a medal competition horse jumps in an area other than the designated schooling area during that time, the medal class exhibitor will get a zero score for that round. Anyone can ride in the designated schooling area on a medal finalist’s horse.

Course: Three (3) rounds, consisting of a course of at least eight fences about 3’3” in height. There must be one combination, at least two changes of direction, and 2 tests (USEF 1–18) included as part of the original course. Course designer(s) must confer with the judges during the course walk set aside for them exclusively. Judges should review the course and suggested tests, and may make modifications in conjunction with the course designer prior to the general course walk. The course will not be posted until the Course Designer and Judges have conferred and agreed on the tests.

Judging: There will be 2 judges using the same open numerical system. Judges may use whole numbers or any fraction thereof; however, if necessary, judges may use the same score more than once. The rider’s score in each round will be an average of each judge’s score. During the three (3) rounds, the judges will sit apart. If a fourth round (work-off) is necessary, the judges will sit together.

COmpetitiOn:

round 1: All eligible riders; order of go will be drawn. Ribbons awarded through 10th. Ties will remain tied and riders will flip for ribbons.

round 2: All riders will return for Round 2. The order of go for Round 2 will be a simple jumper rotation of the first round, regardless of any scratches. Example: If there is a class of 45 riders in the 1st round, divide by 2 and round to the higher number (23). Thus, the 2nd round will run with 24th through 45th followed by 1st through 23rd. Ribbons awarded through 10th. Ties remain tied and riders will flip for ribbons.

round 3: The top 12 riders from Rounds 1 and 2 and any additional riders with a score of 80 or better will be eligible to ride in Round 3. The average from Round 3 will be averaged with the combined average from Rounds 1 and 2. The rider’s combined average will be used to establish the order of go – lowest first, highest last. In case of ties, the order will be the order of Round 1. After completion of the final round, riders having less than three (3) points separating them from the leader will be required to perform additional tests at the discretion of the judges. All riders will remain in the ring with no additional schooling allowed. Finals work-off score is not to be announced and will be added to the rider’s total. Ties in Round 3 not involving 1st place, will be broken by using the rider’s scores in Round 2.

Schedule & Awards: Order of go will be drawn at a complimentary buffet dinner sponsored by The Tuffli Family Foundation for the finalists and three guests on Friday afternoon, following the conclusion of the horse show classes.

For the Champion: Butet Practice Saddle presented by PCHA and Valencia Saddlery For each of the top ten: Embroidered scrims sponsored by The Tuffli Family Foundation. Personalized gifts, flowers and commemorative horse garlands sponsored by PCHA.

1986 Tamar Howard

1987 Emily Esau

1988 Heather Zeegan

1989 Heidi Seaman

1990 Rebecca Markman

1991 Lauren Hough

1992 Jaime Krupnick

1993 Kelly Rose

1994 Buffy Jo Lake

1995 Kirsten Coe

1996 Lindsay Anderson

1997 Claire Prieto

1998 Missy Young

1999 Jamie Taylor

2000 Andrew Ramsay

2001 Jordan Lubow

2002 Marissa Banks

2003 Paige Beal-andros

2004 Hannah Selleck

2005 Shelby Wakeman

2006 Lucy Davis

2007 Cayla Richards

2008 Kilian McGrath

2009 Haley Webster

2010 Sydney Callaway

2011 Olivia Champ

2012 Sydney Hutchins

2013 Ransome Rombauer

2014 Kayla Lott

2015 Grady Lyman

2016 Katie Browne

2017 Breanna Bunevacz

2018 Avery Glynn

2019 Skylar Wireman

2020 Paige Walkenbach

2021 Madison Sanders

2022 Georgia Bass

2023 Kalea Iuliano

2024 Celebrating 38 Years O f Winners PCHA Horsemanship Finals 14 & Under

T HE S PORT OF S HOW JUMPING

Show jumping is a rapidly rising spectator sport in the United States. It is a visual spectacle, and one that is easy for spectators to understand. Its challenge is simple and straightforward. Horses and riders must clear each fence on a course of 8 to 12 obstacles. Should a horse refuse, fall, or knock down a fence or any portion of it, penalty points called faults are assessed.

Speed in any sport adds an exciting dimension, which is true for show jumping, too. For not only must the riders and horses negotiate the course at just the correct angle, height and speed to clear fences without incurring faults, but riders must keep one eye cocked on a relentlessly ticking clock. The rider who races too fast may grow careless and knock a rail or fence down; an overly cautious rider may incur time faults.

The time factor grows yet more urgent as competition continues. After each horse and rider has completed a first round over the obstacles, the course is shortened and heightened. Riders with no first round faults return for a second round, called a jump-off.

In a jump-off, the clock is crucial. The eventual winner of the competition is that horse and rider combination who not only jumps faultlessly, but the fastest. Spectators are often brought to their feet as each of the jump-off riders coaxes the horse over the incredibly large fences at breakneck speed.

Another important aspect of show jumping is the course. Prior to the competition, spectators will see the riders (without their horses), pacing off steps from jump to jump. They are carefully measuring the distances and number of horse strides that will position their mounts in the perfect jumping spot. (Roughly 12 to 14 human paces equals a single canter stride of a horse).

These colorful jumps do not appear on the course in an arbitrary fashion. They are strategically placed by the course designer to test the horses’ ability, courage and obedience, as well as the riders’ horsemanship.

As a competition, show jumping has all the right ingredients: beauty, strategy, athletic prowess, and suspense. While that combination sounds more like a classic murder mystery, it makes for a fascinating sport – a sport that Americans are understanding and enjoying in ever greater numbers.

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$5,000 red OniOn Open Jumper ClassiC

Sponsored by: Jeff Earle & The Original Red Onion

SAtUrdAy, September 7, 2024

ring 1

Open to all horses and riders. Horses are to jump a course of obstacles 1.15m (3’9”) in height. To be scored under Table II, section 2(a) or (b): time first jump off. Trophy and custom scrim to 1st place, ribbons through 8th. Prize money divided through 8th as follows: 30%, 22%, 15%, 10%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 5%.

$10,000 Harman familY JuniOr –amateur OWner Jumper ClassiC

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$2,500 geOrgia stOrm Claessens

memOrial Open Jumper ClassiC