Sho Clothes Mobile Boutique Presents “Get A Ribbon At Gladstone”

Sho Clothes Mobile Boutique Presents “Get A Ribbon At Gladstone” To Benefit The USET Foundation

Gladstone, NJ (June 9, 2009) – The Sho Clothes Mobile Boutique will be on hand for the 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Dressage Champions at Gladstone – and festivities at the Sho Clothes mobile boutique will include blue ribbons for everyone who purchases at item at the boutique. The good news for shoppers is that a portion of the money raised through the blue ribbons will be donated to the USET Foundation.

“Everyone who makes a purchase at our mobile Sho Clothes boutique will receive a commemorative ribbon, and in turn we will donate a portion of all the sales to the USET Foundation,” said Betsy Rebar Sell, who co-owns Sho Clothes with Michele Hundt. “It’s a great way to shop and feel good about it because you know a portion of the money is going to a great cause.”

Sho Clothes is a strong supporter of the USET Foundation and always looks forward to being able to raise money for the organization. The 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Dressage Champions will be held at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, New Jersey, June 18-21.

The Festival of Champions features the highest levels of dressage in the United States, from FEI Juniors to Grand Prix dressage. The top 12 ranked horse/rider combinations in each of five different divisions are invited to compete.

“Gladstone is an amazing festival and we always enjoy being a part of it,” Hundt said. “The backdrop of the USET Foundation Headquarters is stunning and it’s a wonderful place for a show. We look forward to meeting so many people in the Sho Clothes booth, handing out lots of commemorative ribbons and supporting the USET Foundation all at the same time.”

Sho Clothes is co-owned by Hundt, a former amateur dressage rider and accomplished art director, and Sell, a dressage rider who won a Gold Medal at the 1999 Pan American Games. Their Wellington boutique is a shopping destination for dressage riders from all over the world and they have been serving the dressage community since 2001. Their mobile boutique, which will be at Gladstone, is a destination hot spot at horse shows. For more information on Sho Clothes, call 561-319-2121 or visit their website at: www.shoclothes.com.

Photo: Sho Clothes Mobile Boutique will hand out commemorative blue ribbons to all shoppers who make a purchase at the boutique during the Festival of Champions. A portion of the money raised through the blue ribbon purchases will be donated to the USET Foundation.

Katherine Bateson-Chandler Packs A One-Two Punch

Katherine Bateson-Chandler Packs A One-Two Punch to Win Sho Clothes Whip

West Palm Beach, FL – Katherine Bateson-Chandler dominated the FEI Prix St. Georges class at the Gold Coast Dressage Association May Show, taking home the blue ribbon on Dea II and the red on Rutherford. Bateson-Chandler’s winning one-two punch also helped her ride away with the prestigious Sho Clothes engraved whip.

Thanks to a score of 71.316%, Bateson-Chandler and the chestnut Hanoverian mare Dea II, owned by Jane Clark, won the Sho Clothes Whip that is awarded to the rider with the highest score in the class. The duo won the Sho Clothes Whip earlier in the year and Bateson-Chandler described the engraved whip as her “lucky” whip.

Clark also owns Rutherford, who placed second in the class with a score of 71.053%. Bateson-Chandler, who has her sights set on the USEF Championships at Gladstone this summer, was pleased with both horses and believes they are peaking just in time for Gladstone. Bateson-Chandler is hoping to compete both Dea II and Rutherford on the small tour championship.

“I am grateful to Sho Clothes for sponsoring this class,” Bateson-Chandler said, adding that she was thrilled to have another beautiful whip in her collection.

The Sho Clothes whip, a coveted award among top riders, represents the commitment Michele Hunt and Betsy Rebar Sell, co-owners of the Sho Clothes Dressage boutique, have made to the dressage community through the years. “Winning the Sho Clothes Whip award really represents hard work, dedication and talent from the rider,” Rebar Sell said, adding that past winners of the whip include Jan Brons, Michelle Gibson, Kristy Lund, Janne Rumbough, Mindy Elgart, Jane Springer, Shannon Dueck and Lisa Wilcox.

Sho Clothes, located at 3220 Fairlane Farms Road in Wellington, specializes in dressage apparel and has become the “go to” dressage boutique for dressage enthusiasts from all over the world. In addition to presenting the Sho Clothes Whip throughout the year at West Palm Beach’s world-class dressage shows, Sho Clothes also hosts a monthly get together called Shop Talk. Held the second Tuesday of every month, Shop Talk has become a hot spot for riders to gather with top professionals in the equine industry.

For more information on Sho Clothes call 561-319-2121 or visit their website at www.shoclothes.com.

Photo: Katherine Bateson-Chandler (right) won the Sho Clothes Whip Award at the Gold Coast Dressage Association May show at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center aboard Dea II, owned by Jane Clark. Krystalanne Shingler, who works at Sho Clothes and also competed at the show winning the Intermediaire 1 Class, presents Bateson-Chandler with the whip.

Master Farrier Kearney Hillard Shares Pre-Purchase Pitfalls

Master Farrier Kearney Hillard Shares Pre-Purchase Pitfalls at Sho Clothes “Shop Talk”

Wellington, FL - Master Farrier Kearney Hillard has shod a stable full of famous horses and he shared some of his experience at the recent “Shop Talk” hosted by Sho Clothes and co-sponsored by the Gold Coast Dressage Association.

Hillard has been the farrier for many famous Olympic, World Cup and Pan Am Games equines as well as the official farrier for the Fall Gold Cup Grand Prix for 27 years. Hillard has also been the farrier for Sho Clothes co-owner Betsy Rebar Sell’s horse Wonderful Walden for many years. Wonderful Walden, now in his 20’s, was Rebar Sell’s partner when she won the Gold Medal in the 1999 Pan Am Games. Walden continues to compete at the Grand Prix level today. “Walden’s longevity is a testament to the quality of Kearney’s work,” Rebar Sell said.

Some of Hillard’s famous clientele includes the A circuit hunters and jumpers For The Moment, Jet Run, Royal Blue, Circuit Breaker, Touch the Sun, My Fair Lad and Idol Dice. His dressage favorites, in addition to Wonderful Walden, include horses owned by Belinda Baudin (now Nairn), Ellen Dixon and Gunnar Ostergard.

With over 50 years of farrier experience to his credit, Hillard talked to the audience members about what to look for when purchasing a horse. He also showed a DVD full of the hoof scenarios he has worked on over the years. Hillard showed that not all hoof issues are caused by poor shoeing, and in one example showed a horse with quarter cracks and interference that was caused by a sore back.

“Kearney is an excellent farrier and he really demonstrated his in-depth knowledge of his trade,” said Michele Hundt, who co-owns Sho Clothes with Sell. “Everyone really enjoyed his presentation as well as his thoughts on the farrier and blacksmith community of today.”

Sho Clothes hosts the monthly “Shop Talk” as a way for equestrians to gather and learn from top professionals in the equestrian industry. Specializing in dressage apparel, Sho Clothes is located in Wellington and their mobile boutique is a fixture on the Florida Dressage circuit. Hundt and Rebar Sell are proud of the community response Shop Talk has created. “We have had such a good time co-hosting Shop Talk,” said Hundt. “The response from clients, friends and riders, old and new to the sport, has been overwhelming.”

Shop Talk is free and the public is welcome. For more information on Sho Clothes visit their website at www.shoclothes.com.

Photo: Master farrier Kearney Hillard shared over 50 years of farrier wisdom at Sho Clothes’ recent “Shop Talk” in Wellington. Hilliard has shod some very famous horses, including Wonderful Walden, the Gold Medal Pan American Games horse owned by Sho Clothes’ own Betsy Rebar Sell.

Kelley Corrigan-Dammeyer Wins Sho Clothes Whip

Kelley Corrigan-Dammeyer Wins Sho Clothes Whip At Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge III Show

West Palm Beach, FL – Kelley Corrigan-Dammeyer and her own Danish Warmblood Robinson 286 rode away the winners of the prestigious Sho Clothes Whip at the recent Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge III Show. Corrigan-Dammeyer and her nine-year-old gelding earned a score of 71.0535% to capture the engraved whip at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

“He is a very special horse because he is cooperative and forward,” Corrigan-Dammeyer said about Robinson 286. “I have owned him since he was five years old. Bent Jensen and I found him in Denmark.”

Corrigan-Dammeyer is already a fan of Sho Clothes, the Wellington-based dressage boutique, and was in fact wearing breeches from the store when she won the Prix St. Georges Open class and the Sho Clothes Whip. “I am thrilled to win the Sho Clothes Whip,” she said.

Corrigan-Dammeyer was also thrilled with Robinson 286. “He was really great during the test. He rode it steady and with no mistakes,” she said.

While Corrigan-Dammeyer said she is returning to Maryland for the summer, she will leave knowing she is in good company. Other riders who have won the Whip include Shannon Dueck, Michelle Gibson, Kristy Lund, Janne Rumbough, Mindy Elgart, Jane Springer, Jan Brons and Lisa Wilcox.

“It was a pleasure to present Kelley with the Sho Clothes Whip,” said Betsy Rebar Sell, who co-owns Sho Clothes with Michele Hundt. “Michele and I love having Sho Clothes support the dressage community. And having Kelley, a fan of Sho Clothes, win the Whip was an added bonus.”

The Sho Clothes Whip was designed after Rebar Sell’s horse Wonderful Walden. Rebar Sell and Wonderful Walden were Gold Medalists at the Pan Am Games. In addition to supporting the dressage community by sponsoring shows, Sho Clothes also hosts a monthly get together for dressage riders called Shop Talk, which has become a hot spot for riders to gather with top professionals in the equine industry

Sho Clothes is located at 3220 Fairlane Farms Road in Wellington and they also have a mobile boutique that can be found at dressage shows. Sho Clothes specializes in dressage apparel and has become the “go to” dressage boutique for dressage enthusiasts from all over the world. For more information on Sho Clothes call 561-319-2121 or visit their website at www.shoclothes.com.


Photo: Kelley Corrigan-Dammeyer and her nine-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding Robinson 286 captured the prestigious Sho Clothes Whip at the Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge III Show. Betsy Rebar Sell, co-owner of Sho Clothes, presents Corrigan-Dammeyer with the engraved whip.

Betsy Steiner Speaks About EquilatesTM and Rider Retreats

Betsy Steiner Speaks About EquilatesTM and Rider Retreats at Sho Clothes “Shop Talk”

Wellington, FL - Dressage rider, trainer and author Betsy Steiner is a strong fitness advocate for the equestrian, and she shared information about her EquilatesTM fitness program and her rider retreats at a recent “Shop Talk” held at Sho Clothes in Wellington. Steiner has developed Equilates, a Pilates-based sport-specific program for riders.

"If you intend to work with another athlete [a horse], you need to be an athlete equal to him," Steiner said, stressing the importance of keeping the rider's body fit to be able to be fair to the horses. “A strong core will keep the rider balanced, so there is not a need to hang on to the horse's mouth.”

Steiner explained to the audience attending “Shop Talk” at the Sho Clothes boutique that she believes core strength, balance and alignment are important for riders. She said she developed her beliefs while working with Egon von Neindorff in Germany. "Every time I would get on a horse, Neindorff would say to me 'If you don't have a seat, you have nothing'," Steiner said.

Steiner, author of the book “A Gymnastic Riding System Using the Mind, Body & Spirit,” also shared with the group that she offers four-day dressage retreats. Once the riders get their horses settled in on the first day, they have a “spa party” to begin the weekend as a way for them to relax, focus and prepare themselves for the week to come. Experts in nutrition, Pilates, sports psychology and more will be included in the program. “My goal is to provide for riders and trainers a whole holistic approach on how to communicate better with our equine partners,” Steiner said.

Sho Clothes, co-owned by Michele Hundt and Betsy Rebar Sell, hosts the monthly “Shop Talk” in association with the Gold Coast Dressage Association (GCDA). The event is a great way for equestrians to gather and learn from top professionals in the equestrian industry.

Specializing in dressage apparel, Sho Clothes is located in Wellington and their mobile boutique is a fixture on the Florida Dressage circuit. Hundt and Rebar Sell are proud of the community response Shop Talk has created. “We have had such a good time co-hosting Shop Talk,” said Hundt. “The response from clients, friends and riders, old and new to the sport, has been overwhelming.”

Shop Talk is free and the public is welcome. For more information on Sho Clothes visit their website at www.shoclothes.com. For more information on Betsy Steiner and Equilates, visit her website at www.betsysteinerdressage.com.

Photo: Dressage rider, trainer and author Betsy Steiner spoke at Sho Clothes’ recent “Shop Talk” in Wellington. Steiner talked about Equilates, a Pilates-based sport-specific program she has developed for riders. (Photo courtesy of PhelpsPhotos.com)

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Shannon Dueck Can’t Be Whipped As She Wins Another Award Whip

Shannon Dueck Can’t Be Whipped As She Wins Another Sho Clothes Whip at Gold Coast Dressage Finale I Show

West Palm Beach, FL – Shannon Dueck proved she’s a force to be reckoned with when it comes to taking home the coveted silver-topped Sho Clothes Whip that is awarded at dressage shows by Sho Clothes dressage boutique. Dueck and Ringo Starr added a fourth Sho Clothes Whip to Dueck’s collection at the recent Gold Coast Dressage Association Finale I show, winning the engraved whip and the FEI Prix St Georges Open class with a score of 72.895%.

“I’m always thrilled to win the Sho Clothes Whip, it’s a beautiful whip,” Dueck said, adding with a smile, “One of the whips I won was used at the Professional Rider’s Symposium by Hubertus Schmidt this year, so once it had been touched by the master I couldn’t use it anymore – so I needed a new one.”

While Dueck, of Loxahatchee, Florida, was thrilled with adding another whip to her growing collection, she was also pleased with Ringo Starr’s performance. The 16.2 hand, chestnut Oldenburg gelding by Relevant is owned by Jean Vinios of Dover, Massachusetts.

“I was thrilled with how easily he performed the test. He’s getting much stronger in his work and that gives me a lot of confidence as we are trying for the Intermediaire I Championships at Gladstone this year,” Dueck said.

Winning the Sho Clothes Whip keeps Dueck in excellent company. Past winners have included Michelle Gibson, Kristy Lund, Janne Rumbough, Mindy Elgart, Jane Springer, Jan Brons and Lisa Wilcox. “Their signature whip is a perfect example of the classic and unique approach Sho Clothes takes to supporting the dressage community,” said Dueck. “In addition to supporting dressage riders of all levels, they always have really exceptional clothes and accessories in their shop.”

Sho Clothes is co-owned by Michele Hundt, a former amateur dressage rider and accomplished art director, and Betsy Rebar Sell, a dressage rider who won a Gold Medal at the 1999 Pan American Games. The boutique is a shopping destination for dressage riders from all over the world and they have been serving the dressage community since 2001. In addition, Sho Clothes hosts a monthly get together for dressage riders called Shop Talk, which has become a hot spot for riders to gather with top professionals in the equine industry.

For more information on Sho Clothes, call 561-319-2121 or visit their website at: www.shoclothes.com.

Photo: Betsy Rebar Sell (right) presents the Sho Clothes Signature Whip to Shannon Dueck and Ringo Starr at the Gold Coast Dressage Association Finale I Show at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo courtesy of JRPR – no photo credit necessary.)