Stephen Day and Chorey (NH)
Team #996: Stephen Day and Chorey
From: Hollis, New Hampshire
Ages: 80 & 25
Combined Age: 105
Test: Introductory Level Test B
In 1956, when I was 11 years old, my father announced that our family would be moving from Massachusetts to Indiana. This was not a popular choice with us kids, especially my brother. To ease the blow, my dad promised to buy him a horse when we moved. He made good on the promise and purchased Bourbon, an American Saddlebred. My brother soon lost interest, but I was hooked! Bourbon began my lifelong love of horses.
I soon wanted to learn more, especially how to jump. I began jump lessons with Betty Tukey, who became a lifelong mentor and friend. She introduced me to retired cavalry officer and Olympian Colonel Raguse, who turned me on to eventing. Eventing became my lifelong passion, developing several off-the-track Thoroughbreds through Training Level. I have horses to thank for my professional success as well. My love of horses led me to owning and growing equine retail catalogs and stores - beginning with StateLine Tack and later Dover Saddlery.
Today, my equine partner is Chorey, an Irish Sport horse who has been my mount for 20 years! Chorey and I have competed in eventing and showjumping over the years, but now we enjoy going out on trail rides every day - rain, wind, snow, or sunshine. This fall, we competed at a dressage show and earned the honor of our Century Club ride. We could not have done this without the support of my family and the Apple Tree Farm Crew!
Photo by CMS Photography
