Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Riders from Gusty Wind Acres Students Had a Successful 2012 Show Season






Charlotte Schott and El Baila El Jazz

 Kathleen Postero and El Baila El Jazz

Sherri Lucas and Sahara Bey
Gusty Wind Acres Riding School, Inc of New Alexandria, PA is proud to acknowledge the accomplishments of their students in the 2012 show year. Charlotte Schott, trainer riding Kathleen Postero’s “El Baila El Jazz” (7 year old Andalusion Throughbred Cross Gelding bred by Lorna Nagel (Sincerry Gitano Rey)) had a stellar Dressage show season. The combination achieved High Percentage awards at the First Level at competitions and first places at shows held at Sonodor Stables, Washington, PA; Horse On Course, Saxonburg, PA; and Gusty Wind Acres Riding School, New Alexandria, PA.
Student Kathleen Postero riding her horse El Baila El Jazz earned the Western Pennsylvania Dressage Association’s  Adult Amateur Division Training Level Reserve Champion. She achieved an average of 62.9% at WPDA Sanctioned Schooling Shows held in the 2012 show season. In addition she achieved the following: Gusty Wind Acres Dressage Schooling Show Training Level First Place and High Percentage Award; Dressage at Sonador First Place Prix Caprilli and Second Place in Training Level and Equitation; Hi Acre Stable Dressage Schooling Show First Place Training Level; Horse on Course Sixth Place Training Level. Kathleen has trained exclusively with Arlene and Charlotte Schott at Gusty Wind Acres Riding School, Inc. for over 10 years, and in addition has benefitted from select dressage study with Alexandra Mayer, Susan Hoffman Peacock and Cindy Sydnor, as well as hunter jumper sessions with Toni Humes at BarGee Farms.
Student Sherri Lucas and her Arabian Gelding Sahara Bey grandson of the renowned Huckelberry Bey also earned numerous honors in the 2012 show season.  Her accomplishments included winning Champion in the Beginning Horse Division (Hunter) and High Percentage for Introductory Horse (Dressage) at Gusty Wind Acres Riding School Inc. As well as numerous first and second places in shows throughout the season.  Sherri has taken lessons at Gusty Wind Acres Riding School, Inc from Arlene and Charlotte Schott for more than 10 years.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Gusty Wind Acres Riding School, Hunter Show

Rachel on Chippy

Rebecca on Jola

Rebecca on Jola; Emily on Reo; Sarah on Buddy

Rachel and Sandy the Proud Moms

Rachel and Sandy proud moms

Emily on Reo

Sherri on Sahara

Sherri on Sahara
Emily on Reo

Emily on Reo

Emily on Reo

Sarah on Buddy

Sarah on Buddy

Kathleen and Alyssa after showing in our hunter show Kathleen went and won a first place at a Dressage Show!
Kathleen and Jazz

Kathleen and Jazz

Kathleen and Jazz

Kathleen and Jazz
Rachel on Chippy

Friday, July 20, 2012

Western Pennsylvania Dressage Association has sanctioned our Dressage Show!!!!! August 25

Our Dressage show will be sanctioned by the Western Pennsylvania Dressage Association! We are holding that show on August 25! That show also is a combined test...so you jumping enthusiasts can get some jumping done as well!!!!!! Don't forget we have a hunter show on Saturday July 28!!!! It our last hunter show of the year!!!!! There are some year end trophies looking for owners!

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Gusty Wind Hunter Schooling Show Postpone due to excessively hot temperatures

I am sorry to report we have postponed the horse show originally scheduled for this Saturday July 7th until Next Saturday the 14th of July due to the exceptionally high temperatures forecast for this coming Saturday. I apologize for any inconvenience this causes and hope that you can attend the show on the new date. Please let  us know if you plan to attend by Thursday prior to the show for pre-entries.
 Thanks!

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Gusty Wind Acres Hunter Show Pictures-June 9!

Although unintentional the theme of costume class ended up being soldiers through out history!
Julie and Dallas in Costume Class--soldiers

Calvary never looked like this.

Buddy and Cincinatti--the Red Baron never looked this good. I wonder if they are in the air show at Latrobe this weekend!

Sarah Beatty and Coco---walking through the mountains of Afghanistan!

Queen Emily and her King Reo!



Sarah and Coco


Guess who won costume class!

Emily, Reo, Grandma (costume designer) and Abby fleeing the scene!

Emily and Reo

Buddy and Dallas (hey how did he get that horse I thought she belonged to his mom!!

Charlotte and Reo--everyone was tired of holding him, but I didn't mind!


Buddy and Cincinatti

Reo and Emily (sorry I cut your head off Emily!)

Kathleen and Jazz

Everyone lined up to do the cross bars in Cross Bar Hunter Hack class!

Sunday, April 15, 2012

2012 Dressage Schooling Show and Combined Test


Gusty Wind Acres Riding School, Inc.
Dressage Schooling Show & Combined Test
Website:http://www.gustywindacres.blogspot.com
2012
August 25
Judge: Ms. Janice Behrick
ASTM approved helmets & riding boots are required to be worn and fastened at all times while any rider is mounted.
Current year’s negative Coggin’s test is required for all horses brought onto the grounds.
No visiting dogs permitted.
Awards: 5 Ribbons per class; High Percentage for each Dressage level
Send a SAS postcard for riding times or contact via email.
Call 724-668-2591 or email gustywindacres@yahoo.com for more information.

Dressage & Model
1. Suitability WT
15. First Level Test 1
2. Equitation WT
16. First Level Test 2
3. USDF Introductory Test A
17. First Level Test 3
4. USDF Introductory Test B
18. First Level Test 4
5. USDF Introductory Test C
19. Rider’s Choice First and Second Levels
6. Rider’s Choice WT and Training Level
Horse and rider may enter more than once
20. Second Level Test 1
7. Suitability WTC

21. Second Level Test 2
8. Equitation WTC
22. Second Level Test 3
9. Training Level Test 1
23. Second Level Test 4
10. Training Level Test 2
24. Third Level Test 1
11. Training Level Test 3

25. Third Level Test 2
12. Training Level Test 4

26. Third Level Test 3
13. Musical Freestyle open to all levels
27. Rider’s Choice Third Level
14. Nonmusical Freestyle open to all levels

Combined Test

28. Prehopeful (Dressage Intro A, Stadium 8 jumps 18” max, not timed)
29. Hopeful  (Dressage Beginning Novice Test A, Stadium 8-10 jumps, 2’ feet max, not timed)
30. Novice (Dressage Novice Test A, Stadium 10 jumps 2’6” max, not timed)

Pennsylvania Liability Law: Warning: Under Pennsylvania law an equine professional and equine activity sponsor is not liable for an injury to or death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Equine Massage and Accupressure Demonstration on April 7

On April 7 the day before Easter at 4:00 pm we are hosting a Equine Massage and Accupressure demonstration being given by Toni Bucciero. Please come. If you are coming please let me know if possible! Thanks! gustywindacres@yahoo.com.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Summer Camp Schedule

June 18-22
August 20-24
possibly July 16-20.

Camp is open to current student of Gusty Wind Acres Riding School. It is possible that others may attend with permission from management.


June 18-22
August 20-24
possibly July 16-20.

Camp is open to current student of Gusty Wind Acres Riding School. It is possible that others may attend with permission from management.

2012 Gusty Wind Acres Riding School, Inc Horse Show Schedule

June 9th Hunter
July 7 Hunter
July 28 Hunter
August 25 Dressage and Combined Test

Call for more information; updated programs will be posted online soon.
724-668-2591 or gustywindacres@yahoo.com

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Valentine's Day Contest

Al students and boarders are encourage to enter the Valentine making contest. The directions are to make a Valentine for your favorite horse. Then bring it out to Gusty Wind Acres by Valentine's Day. The 1st place winner will get to ride their favorite horse extra!

Gusty Wind Horses during the Winter

Sony plays outside (Charlie takes mud baths)
Ginger goes for a ride.


Buddy eats treats after giving a riding lesson.