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New Indoor Riding Ring Dedicated
The Eagle's Nest, a new, 28,800 square-foot indoor riding ring, was dedicated on Friday, November 6 in a special ceremony including project donors and guests.
"This is the first significant improvement to indoor riding facilities since 1935," Headmaster Charlie Britton told the crowd. "Our riders finally have an indoor arena that meets show standards. They also have newly customized space in the Roost across the road."
Sarah Naylor '07 cut the ribbon. A major gift from her grandfather, Irv Naylor '54, financed much of the project.
Head of Advancement Eileen Toohey '77 explained why Naylor asked that the arena be built in honor of his granddaughter. Said Toohey, "Irv paused and said, 'Because I love her.'"
Also celebrated during the dedication were renovations to "The Roost" adjoining the old riding hall and barn. Thanks to the Boston family, offices, saddle rooms, and restrooms were renovated, also for the first time since 1935.
Riding became an integral part of the McDonogh culture starting in the mid-1920s, when Headmaster Doc Lamborn brought the first horses to campus. Doc Lamborn purchased an old airplane hangar and had it converted into a riding ring and stalls in 1935.
The budding equestrian program included show teams, the cavalry, and competitive polo. Coincidentally, two of the first horses Doc Lamborn purchased for the school came from Irv Naylor's grandfather, said Doc's son, former Headmaster Bob Lamborn '35, who was among those present for the historic dedication.
Today's program has evolved into a high-level varsity sport. Recently, a middle schooler competing in Local Day and Zone 3 of the Washington International Horse Show became the 2009 Gittings Horsemanship Champion.
Director of Riding Streett Moore and his staff help riders of all ages to perfect their skills. They also introduce the sport to lower schoolers as young as six and seven.
The first competition in the Eagle's Nest will be held December 12.
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The Eagle's Nest, a new, 28,800 square-foot indoor riding ring, was dedicated on Friday, November 6 in a special ceremony including project donors and guests.
"This is the first significant improvement to indoor riding facilities since 1935," Headmaster Charlie Britton told the crowd. "Our riders finally have an indoor arena that meets show standards. They also have newly customized space in the Roost across the road."
Sarah Naylor '07 cut the ribbon. A major gift from her grandfather, Irv Naylor '54, financed much of the project.
Head of Advancement Eileen Toohey '77 explained why Naylor asked that the arena be built in honor of his granddaughter. Said Toohey, "Irv paused and said, 'Because I love her.'"
Also celebrated during the dedication were renovations to "The Roost" adjoining the old riding hall and barn. Thanks to the Boston family, offices, saddle rooms, and restrooms were renovated, also for the first time since 1935.
Riding became an integral part of the McDonogh culture starting in the mid-1920s, when Headmaster Doc Lamborn brought the first horses to campus. Doc Lamborn purchased an old airplane hangar and had it converted into a riding ring and stalls in 1935.
The budding equestrian program included show teams, the cavalry, and competitive polo. Coincidentally, two of the first horses Doc Lamborn purchased for the school came from Irv Naylor's grandfather, said Doc's son, former Headmaster Bob Lamborn '35, who was among those present for the historic dedication.
Today's program has evolved into a high-level varsity sport. Recently, a middle schooler competing in Local Day and Zone 3 of the Washington International Horse Show became the 2009 Gittings Horsemanship Champion.
Director of Riding Streett Moore and his staff help riders of all ages to perfect their skills. They also introduce the sport to lower schoolers as young as six and seven.
The first competition in the Eagle's Nest will be held December 12.