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Nancy Lucas Training located at Tanya Jenkins Performance Horses facility, on DePortola Rd. in the beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country, in California. She offers her clients programs tailored to their individual needs and the needs of their horses. An advocate of the horse first always, she reiterates often, "a content horse that wants to please, is the reward of our hard work."

Nancy Lucas, a relocated East Coast Trainer, offers a full spectrum of training services for every level of experience, from the committed novice, to the advanced rider, specializing in Juniors, Adult Amateurs and young professionals. Her show schedules range from 'County' to 'AA' Circuit.

Nancy approaches her training with a classical philosophy starting with dressage basics, emphasizing strong flatwork by first creating sound foundation. She teaches with a disciplined, yet lighthearted and positive manner, establishing an environment that is both fun and effective.

Nancy has also proven to be able to work through special issues with rider/horse partnership; fear, trust and setting boundaries in a firm yet fair manner. ALWAYS regarding the horses needs with highest consideration. She keeps her client/horse number small and is very hands on, "I want the horses to know & trust me from the ground as well as undersaddle. I can't give the quality attention I would like if I have more than a dozen horses/riders in training at one time, even with an assistant or two." Working in quality, rather than quanitity.

VICTORY @ SJC 7/24 & 25

Kathy Underhill debuting on "Weydenson" received 4 First Place, Blue Ribbons and CHAMPION in the AA 3' Jumper Division. They were a wonderful team in competition, only having 4 faults in one of the 4 classes! Well Done!

Courtney Castelli on "Irish Superstition" rode in her Jr/Am Modified Jumper Division very well, earning 4 First Place, Blue Ribbons & CHAMPION.

Kate McComas aboard "Midas Eyes" earned two 3rds & two 4th Place Ribbons in her Baby Green Hunter Division. Also a 3rd & 4th Place in her 2'6" Hunter Warm up Classes. Well ridden with strong competition.

Kate McComas riding "Weydenson" for Kathy Underhill, earned 3 First Place, Blue Ribbons & 1, 2nd Place in the Training Jumpers Division, also accepting the CHAMPION title.

BLENHEIM COUNTY 3 SJC 7/10 & 11

Kate McComas aboard "Midas Eyes" confirmed their partnership with another Division CHAMPION in the Baby Green Hunters. Earning two Blue ribbons and a 3rd O/F and a 4th U/S

Kate McComas riding "Who Needs Pictures"(owned by Shannon Mulcahy) received a 5th & 6th place ribbons in the Baby Green Hunters, and a well earned two 3rd place ribbons in the Pre-Green Hunters.

Shannon Mulcahy on "Who Needs Pictures" rode very well to a 3rd place ribbon in her Low Children Hunters, a 7th in Novice Eq O/F & 8th place in her Novice Eq Flat Class. They showed wonderfully for their 2nd show together, well done!

Becky Zieber riding "Dan Delaney" (owned by Caitlin Hendricks) brought home a 4th in her Novice Eq Flat, 6th place - Novice Eq O/F, 6th - Maiden Eq O/F, two 7th places in her Open Eq 12-14 O/F & Flat and a well earned 6th place - Limit Eq Flat class. Riding well done with loads of competition. Excellent work for their 2nd Show!!!

Caycee Foss with "Excalibur" came 1 Pt. short of Res. Champ in the Open Jumpers 3' coming away with a 2nd, 3rd & 5th place ribbons. In the Ch/AA 3' Jumpers she continued consistently with a 3rd, 5th & 7th placings. Riding hard in the $100 Ch/AA Jumper Stake 3'-3'3" she came in 7th with a couple of growing pangs. A great positive show for this new pair at NLT!

SWEETWATER HORSE SHOW 6/19

Becky Zieber at her 1st horse show on "Dan Delaney" brought in two Blue Ribbons in her Limit and Novice Equitation O/F, a 4th place in the GSDHJA Medal Flat and 3rd in her Open Eq. Flat.

Taylor Hubbard also on "Dan Delaney" earned four 1st place, blue ribbons and a 2nd place in her WT, WT rails division. Putting her in the CHAMPION position again, WELL DONE!

Maddie Youngdale rode "Sweet Eye Delight" to a RESERVE CHAMPION position in her WT division; by earning three 2nd place ribbons, one 1st place, blue ribbon and a 4th place over rails. Another excellent show for Maddie & Chance!!!

SURF & TURF @ SHOW PARK, DEL MAR 5/29 & 30

Taylor Hubbard & "Dan Delaney" won both of her WT classes on Satuday then received 2nd Place ribbons in both WT classes on Sunday, giving her the well deserved CHAMPION ribbon in her Walk Trot Division. Excellent riding and attention to detail Miss Taylor!

Ellie Martin aboard her new Large Pony, "Twilight", rode well in her Crossrail Hunter Division, a grueling 17 rider division was filled with competition. Ellie and "Twilight" earned a 3rd Place ribbon in the U/S class and another 3rd Place, in an even tighter race of the Short Stirrup U/S class, out of 16 riders. Then a 7th Place ribbon in the Short Stirrup Eq. Flat class. We wish this new pair enormous success!

Terri Hubbard riding "Overcast", was in consistent ribbons in her Low AA Hunter and AA Hunter Divisions at Show Park. 2nd Place O/F, 5th O/F and an amazing round, earning her the 1st Place & Blue Ribbon O/F, then finishing her Low AA Hunter Div. with a 4th U/S. In her AA Hunter Div. the pair earned two 6th Places & 8th Place O/F, finishing with a 6th in her U/S class. Great hard work for both, we are proud of you!

Josie Martin & her new Hunter, "Dusk", debuted with great competetiveness in their Long Stirrup Hunter US/Eq Flat classes. Receiving 3rd Place out of 9 riders & 4th Place Ribbon out of 8 riders. Then a grueling ride among 21 competitors in the Green Rider U/S, finishing with an amazing 4th Place. We also wish this pair continued success in their future together.

Caitlin Hendricks rode "Dan Delaney" with great stamina at the end of the day Saturday in her GSDHJA Flat Medal. While all at the horse show watched, 13 riders started the class off with working trot sitting, then being tested without stirrups, for more than half of the 30 minute class, at posting trot, canter, a simple change to counter canter. One by one being asked to step into the center. Caitlin stepped up to the plate and earned her 3rd Place Ribbon. Sunday AM, in the Open Eq. 14-17 of 8 riders, they took 4th in the Flat & 3rd O/F. They accomplished an even better round in the 2'6" GSDHJA Mini Medal taking a 4th Place out of 15 competitors. A great way to start your last Jr. Show Season.

SO CAL EQUESTRIAN CENTER HORSE SHOW 5/22 & 23

Sydney Hsieh riding "Naughty By Nature" earned CHAMPION in her Long Stirrup Hunters/Eq Division with two 1st's Places Hunters O/F, 2nd Place O/F & 3rd in Eq. O/F. An excellent effort for her first horse show over fences. Congratulation!!!!!

Shannon Mulcahy on "No Pictures Needed" rode very well, in her Low Children Hunter with a 3rd Place & two 4th Places O/F and a 3rd in the U/S. In the Baby Green Hunter U/S the pair earned a 6th Place ribbon. A great start with her new horse!

Courtney Castelli aboard "Irish Superstition" Won her Open 3'3" Medal! & 5th Place in her GSDHJA Medal. They rode to RESERVE CHAMPION in the Jr/Am 3'6" Jumpers with two 2nd Places & 2nd Place in the $250 Open 3'6" Stake - Great Job!

Kate McComas and "Midas Eyes" earned the CHAMPION ribbon in the Baby Green Hunters, with two 1st Ribbons O/F then a 4th O/F & 4th Place in her U/S class. Well done, keep it up!

Kate McComas also showed "No Pictures Needed" in Baby Green Hunters receiving a 5th, 6th & 2nd Place ribbons O/F. A great job and huge help, THANK YOU!

SCHC HORSE SHOW @ VISTA 5/8 & 9

Terri Hubbard aboard "Overcast" rode incredibly to earn a RESERVE CHAMPION in the AA Hunter Division; 1st & 2nd Placings O/F and 2nd U/S, as well as a 2nd in Equitation 18 and Over O/F.

Kate McComas rode "Midas Eyes" in a full Baby Green Hunter Division to the RESERVE CHAMPION position; 1st & 2nd places O/F and 4th U/S.

Taylor Hubbard rding "Overcast", a 16.1 hand TB among all the ponies in the Walk Trot Division, earned a 2nd in the Equitation, 2nd in U/S, 7th in Pleasure & 6th Over Rails, and excellent debut!

Maddie Youndale and "Sweet Eye Delight" left the show with a CHAMPION ribbon this Mother's Day. 1st in Eq., 1st in Hunter U/S, 5th in Pleasure & 1st place again in WT Over Rails.

SO CAL EQUESTRIAN CENTER HORSE SHOW 4/3 & 4/4

Kate McComas on "Midas Eyes" once again won her Baby Green Division and received Champion. You can see her round on www.youtube.com/nancyltraining.

SWEETWATER HORSE SHOW 3/14/2010 ...to start off the show season...

Kate McComas on "Midas Eyes" WON all of her Baby Green classes, riding with steady improvement for her 5 year old Large German Sport Riding Pony.

Maddie Youngdale rode her pony, "Sweet Eye Delight" very well in the WT Division. Earning 1st Place in the Hunter U/S, 3rd in the WT Canter 1x, 4th in the WT Rails, a 6th and an 8th in the Equ. and Pleasure with full classes. A very good day for their debut.

Congratulations to Sydney Hsieh for her FIRST Horse Show results. Riding "April", she earned a 3rd in the Pony Hunter U/S, 6th in the Novice Equ., 8th and 7th in the Green Rider U/S & Equitation, with 13 riders and heavy competition.

GSDHJA FINALS @ DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS 10/28 - 11/1/09

Kate McComas and Weydenson rode very well in her SJ 3.0' and SJ 3'.6" rounds Tuesday. See the rounds on www.youtube.com/nancyltraining.

Caitlin Hendricks showed true sportsmanship when Dan Delaney had to be scratched from the show due to being off with no improvement. We are confident that the pair will be back for the 2010 season.

Shannon Mulcahy and her large pony partner April, finished out their season with an initial score of 72 in her Low Childrens Classic, sending her in as top 5 for the 2nd Round (21st out of 63 riders). Shannon and Aprils' course was a little too quick, which dropped their score to an average 68.5. It was a real treat to see such a nice ride in this division for her farewell show days on her pony. She will be seen on a new horse for the 2010 season.

Erin Mulcahy rode April in the Walk Trot Pleasure and pinned an 8th (out of 16 riders). We hope to set this pair up to be competitors in next seasons WT Divisions.

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