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The Wheeler Museum, dedicated in 2010, honors the achievements of Sallie and Kenny Wheeler in the show ring and their impact on horse riding. The museum's mission is to preserve the history of show Hunters and Jumpers in the United States and educate the public about these equestrian sport disciplines. Sallie and Kenny Wheeler were involved with horses throughout their lives, with Kenny Sr. training successful Hunters and Sallie having her own successful career as an owner. They both made significant contributions to the sport and were recognized with numerous awards and honors. The museum invites contributions from the public to help preserve their history. [Extracted from the article]

The Wheeler Museum at the USHJA headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky is home to the Show Jumping Hall of Fame collection, which aims to preserve and share artifacts with future generations. The museum showcases various treasures, including Olympic Games medals from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, where the United States won team gold in Show Jumping. Notable artifacts include the Renault International Trophy won by Joe Fargis and Mill Pearl in 1989, as well as Bill Steinkraus' saddle and U.S. Equestrian Team jacket from the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, where Steinkraus became the first American to win individual gold in Show Jumping. The article also discusses the weight requirements for riders in Olympic Show Jumping and highlights Kathy Kusner's creative solution of using saddle pads and breastplates with pockets to carry lead weights in order to meet the weight requirement. Additionally, the article mentions the tradition of pin trading at international games and shares Karen Golding's experience of collecting thousands of pins throughout her career as a groom and steward. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the life and impact of Jane Marshall Dillon, a highly respected horsemanship teacher. Dillon's Junior Equitation School in Virginia had a profound influence on numerous riders, including notable Olympic athletes Joe Fargis and Kathy Kusner. Dillon's teaching philosophy centered around kindness towards horses and prioritizing their well-being. Her program encompassed various aspects of horsemanship, riding, and care, as well as engaging activities like foxhunting. Dillon's legacy endures through the Jane Marshall Dillon Perpetual Trophy and a Facebook group dedicated to her former students. Additionally, her book, "School for Young Riders," offers valuable insights into her teaching methods and remains relevant today. The article also highlights Dillon's commitment to making horseback riding accessible to all, regardless of financial means, by purchasing affordable horses and providing opportunities for students from the local community. Her emphasis on good horsemanship and observation left a lasting impact on her students, such as Joe Fargis, who continues to carry her teachings with him. Dillon's significant contributions to the sport were recognized through her induction into the Virginia Horse Shows Association Hall of Fame and the Washington International Horse Show Hall of Fame. [Extracted from the article]

In 1897 Italian cavalry officer Federico Caprilli began practicing a completely new "forward system" of riding off the stirrups instead of the rider's seat as the horse moves in flowing, ground-covering strides. This revolutionary method was controversial at first - bucking "the old English hunting seat" where riders leaned back over jumps and 300 years of classical dressage tradition that focused on extreme collection under a centrally balanced rider. Influenced by the French school at Saumur's classical dressage roots, Chamberlin and Littauer came to encourage exercises for intermediate and advanced riders to learn how to engage their horses in "semi-collection." The forward seat is just one aspect of a system Italian cavalry officer Federico Caprilli created in 1897 to make riding horses cross-country and over jumps safer, more humane and less fatiguing for the military horse and rider. [Extracted from the article]

The Camden Horse Show, the Camden Hunter Trials and the Camden Hunt were fixtures when Wilhelmine arrived. Kraut had had some success at deciphering the collage items and uncovering a bit more of Wilhelmine's show record in the 1930s with a horse named Royal Reveler. So important was riding to Wilhelmine - and she to the horse-show scene - that when her mother passed away in 1941, Wilhelmine was referred to as a "well-known exhibitor at horse shows and rider" in her mother's obituary. Wilhelmine Stewart Kirby Waller: Distinguished Owner--and Rider: The curator of the USHJA Wheeler Museum uncovers more about the winner of the 2013 USHJA Mrs. [Extracted from the article]