The Devon Horse Show for results from this past weekend.
Friday and Saturday classes included the Pony Hunter Divisions for Small, Medium, and Large ponies. We interviewed young rider Emma Mandarino who rode Amber Hill Farm’s Royal T in Mediums and Amber Hill Farm’s Hilton Hhonors in the Small Divison. Hilton Hhonors placed third in the Small Pony Under Saddle and second in the Hunter Stake. Ms. Mandarino and Royal T snatched first in the Medium Pony Hunter Stake winning the Macklin Memorial Perpetual Trophy. We interviewed Ms. Mandarino after her win on Royal T, but before she and fellow riders Sofia Zaga-Masri and Vivian Yowan won the Small Pony Hunt Teams costumed as Vampires.
The Devon Blog: How long have you been riding?
Emma Mandarino: Six years.
TDB: How long have you been with Royal T?
EM: Three years.
TDB: How much did you prepare for the Devon Horse Show?
EM: I’ve been preparing for the past two weeks, doing courses.
TDB: And what do you think about when you go in the ring?
EM: I’m really nervous but when I’m in there it’s really fun.
TDB: Are you going to do Pony Hunt Teams later today?
EM: Yeah, I’m going to do it with my Small [Hilton Hhonors].
TDB: Are you going to wear a costume?
EM: Nods.
TDB: What’s the theme of your hunt team?
EM: Vampires.
Emma Mandarino wins the Macklin Memorial Perpetual Trophy
The Vampires; Emma Mandarino, Sofia Zaga-Masri, Vivian Yowan
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