Daniela Moguel, lead coach for the Asia Pacific Rising Star Academy. Photo courtesy of Thailand Equestrian Federation.
One Big Thing: the Asia Pacific Rising Star Academy
Today will mark Day 3 of the Asia Pacific Rising Star Academy (APRA), taking place at the prestigious Thai Polo & Equestrian Club in Pattaya, Thailand. Thanks to the support of the Thailand Equestrian Federation and FEI Solidarity, a group of top young riders have gathered from 11 countries across FEI Regional Group VIII for four days of clinics and workshops, with a CSIY-B Competition to take place on Saturday, February 28 — which you can watch live on ClipMyHorse.TV.
Built for the region’s future elite young riders, APRA offers a comprehensive development pathway through a powerful combination of education, technical riding drills, and elite competition. The riders are receiving expert instruction during the clinics and workshops from an elite group of leaders headed by Daniela Moguel, the first athlete to ever represent Mexico at the CCI5* level.
Participating Riders:
- Sarah Broderick (Australia)
- HH Princess Amrita Norodom (Cambodia)
- Yuning Linda Tao (China)
- Oliver Stapleton (Hong Kong)
- Teuku Rifat Renanda Harsya (Indonesia)
- Yejin Lee (South Korea)
- Adam Hariz Kamaludin (Malaysia)
- Kyaw Wana Aung (Myanmar)
- Sophia Lacson (Phillipines)
- Supinun Chaaim Jullobol (Thailand)
- Ting Le Andrew Chu (Chinese Taipei)
Academy Instructors:
- Daniela Moguel, 5* Rider – Lead Coach
- Thibault Toufan Torabi, Thai Polo Equestrian Manager
- Woraphat Sky Sittiju, Thai Polo Assistant Equestrian Manager
- Dr. Prawit Butudom, Level III FEI Official Veterinarian
- Alice Mak, Level III FEI Judge & Steward
- Angela Aschwanden, TEF International Relations
- Davin Sudhirak, TEF Manager
- Jack Huang, FEI Vice President & Group VIII Chair
- HRH Princess Nanda-Devi Norodom, SEAF Vice President & FEI Group VIII Deputy Chair
International Events This Weekend
Randlab Matamata Horse Trials CCI4*-S (NZL): [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [CrossCountry App XC Course] [Live Stream]
US Events This Weekend
$100,000 LiftMaster Grand Prix Eventing Showcase at Bruce’s Field (SC): [Website] [Tickets] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [Ride for Charity Team Vote] [Live Stream] [CrossCountry App XC Course] [EN’s Coverage]
Rocking Horse Winter III HT (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Courses]
Twin Rivers Winter HT (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Course]
Sporting Days Farm March HT II (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Other Links and Reading
Sponsor Corner: Stable View
The Southern Belle Classic Auction will take place at Stable View on March 27-28. Whether you are looking for a show-ready performance horse, your next trail partner, a faithful ranch companion, or a pony for the kiddos, you’re sure to find great options at the Southern Belle Classic.
Often referred to as the “Destination Sale”, the auction will also feature on-site housing, multiple food trucks, a mobile bar, and dozens of vendors. VIP passes can be purchased here to enhance your auction experience, as well as tickets to the ever-popular Friday Southern Supper.
There are currently 60 horses registered, featuring everything from gorgeous all-arounders to kid-safe jumpers to flashy dressage prospects to the cutest darn mini mule to ever grace the internet. While sale horses have exams and x-rays available for viewing prior to bidding, there will also be a vet on-site to conduct exams, additional PPEs, and x-ray readings. You can find all listed auction horses here.
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