Dressage News :: Jessica van Eyck, Dressage Horse, Training

Jess is featured in Equine Journal Article

The Equine Journal, a national publication for the horse industry, approached Jess to lend her insights into the rein back. The article is finished and can be viewed here

This article follows on the heels of Jess' article in Dressage Today. We think that the article came out very well, and Jess hopes to do many more like this in the future!

Jess and Groenhan Obtain their USDF Gold Medal!

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Jess and two of her horses made the trip to Windy Hollow Hunt in New Jersey this past weekend where she competed at First Level, I2 and Grand Prix. To say that the show was a success would be an understatement. Jess competed Groenhan in both the Intermediaire 2 and Grand Prix B, and when the weekend was over, had obtained the scores necessary to receive her USDF Gold Medal. The Gold Medal recognizes acheivement at both Intermediaire and Grand Prix, and when combined with the Bronze and Silver medals Jess has already earned, demonstrates her ability to train and compete successfully throughout every level. It was Jess' goal to obtain her Gold this summer so it is quite remarkable that she he reached her goal so early in the season. It is quite an achievement!

Congratulations Jess!

Great Success for Northshire Farm's Dressage Riders

Along with their trainer Jessica van Eyck, five dressage riders from Northshire Farm in Winhall, were able to reap the rewards of their disciplined training during the past year at the Westbrook Hunt Club Dressage Show in Connecticut, on May 17th and 18th. The 6 riders were able to win 19 medals, seven of which were for first place finishes.

The youngest rider, Genneva Blanchard, a sophomore at Burr and Burton, riding her Danish Sport Pony, Kassius, won two firsts, a third, and a fifth, as well as a 6th in Dressage Seat Equitation.

Meghan Kelley , a senior at Burr and Burton, riding her Dutch Warmblood, Unesco, earned 3 second place medals, and a sixth place medal.

Jess Meyer, of Winhall, riding her 7yr. old Dutch Warmblood Uchain, took three firsts places, and a second place.

Mary Adams, of Dorset, showing her Canadian Warmblood, Osiris, for the first time, finished fourth in the Training 4 Test, in a class of twenty two riders.

Krissy Stocker, from Rutland, was showing her Dutch Warmblood, Sacramento, took a first place, and a fourth place in the First Level Test 2 competition, where Northshire Farm placed 4 riders in the top 5.

Jess van Eyck, trainer and owner of Northshire Farm, riding her Dutch Warmblood, Groenhann, finished 2nd for the Grand Prix riders and first for the Intermediare 2 riders. Jess won the FEI Five Year Old Test on her Dutch Warmblood, Wanted, with the second highest score of the event. She was extremely pleased with the Northshire Farm's riders and horses, "Everyone trained and worked very hard this winter and it certainly paid off. I am extremely proud of everyone's performances."

The Northshire Farm Dressage riders have an extensive schedule of shows organized for this summer. Northshire Farm also has a group of young riders who will be competing in several Hunter/Jumper shows around New England, including The Vermont Summer Festival in Dorset. They are coached by Jess van Eyck and Emily Darling, who is Northshire Farm's Hunter/Jumper Coach.