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Charlotte Jumper Classic: Stunning

Posted on Monday 20 April 2009 by writemyline

  Last weekend, I attended the Charlotte Jumper Classic. It was stunning. Charlotteans have a lot to be proud of in hosting this annual event that welcomes Olympic and Olympic-hopeful horses and riders. Bob Johnson’s vision and work in organizing the Jumper … Continue reading →

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the low down

Posted on Monday 14 April 2008 by writemyline

  Charlotte Jumper Classic, Sunday, March 13, 2008   Final Results: $500,000 Grand Prix 1. Anthem, Laura Kraut: 0/0/0/34.83 2. Rufus, Rodrigo Pessoa: 0/0/0/36.74 3. VDL Oranta, Chris Kappler: 0/0/0/36.84 4. Rolette, Ben Maher: 0/0/4/35.48 5. RMW Estina, Eduardo Salas … Continue reading →

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holding my breath at the Charlotte Jumper Classic

Posted on Saturday 12 April 2008 by writemyline

I couldn’t have had a better seat in which to watch 40 of the world’s best equestrians compete in last night’s Charlotte Jumper Classic Welcome Stake. l believe I held my breath over every rail, not because of nervousness, but … Continue reading →

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Lord, have mercy; it’s March madness.

Posted on Saturday 15 March 2008 by writemyline

You might not get the “March Madness” theme unless you are from or live in NC. We are the basketball rivalry capitol of the world.  DUKE.  CAROLINA.  STATE. WAKE. If you live in NC, following a basketball team is a requirement … Continue reading →

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free fallin’ follow-up

Posted on Sunday 2 March 2008 by writemyline

 It was a pretty cool thing to recognize my middle-aged profile on Andrew deGrandpré‘s article and Sheila Vemmer‘s video entitled  Free Fallin’ on the Military Times website. I enjoyed meeting the two journalists from DC at Paraclete XP in Raeford NC while taking … Continue reading →

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my favorite color is duke

Posted on Thursday 7 February 2008 by writemyline

89 78  I don’t imagine my sister was too happy last night after going to the Dean Dome to watch DUKE stomp UNC. I’m sure my oldest daughter, a Tarheel grad, wasn’t too happy either. On the other hand, my youngest, … Continue reading →

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