Still #1, Bucks County Horse Park Combined Tests April 2011

Bucks 4 17 2011 on Harry

Sentimental "Stella" is Mackenzie's new mount!

5 y.o. Dutch Warmblood-Trakehner Mare Sentimental "Stella" is with Mackenzie at the farm near Bloomsburg. You can follow Mackenzie and Stella at the new blog Houdini Eventing

This blog will continue to post updates of Mackensie and Harry.

Chronicle of the Horse, July 16, 2010: Young Entry

"Mackenzie Kurtz Has Made The Most Of One Special Pony"

After nine years in Harry Houdini's saddle, this junior is making an inevitable transition"

by Ali Taylor Lange

Mackensie Kurtz is one year younger and 13 inches taller than the leading man in her life.

When they first met, she was a 7-year old beginner about to purchase a sweet well-broke pony. He was an 8-year-old chestnut terror - a mediun Welsh pony with four white feet, a crooked fishhook blaze and a tendency to charge at fences. Her trainer attempted to kindly point out the pony's complete unsuitability and recommended against the purchase.

But Kurtz' reply was simply, "I think I like him."

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2008 Wellpride American Eventing Championships - Friday

Rain didn't interfere with Mackenzie Kurtz' round in the junior novice division. She finished in a true tie for second place with Harry Houdini.

Mackenzie Kurtz and Harry Houdini
Junior/First Level

Mackenzie is riding her 13.2hh Welsh pony to a selection of film and classical music, with choreography by Beth Hall.

Keystone Dressage and Combined Training Association: Earned a First Place winning score of 72.5% to become both the Musical Freestyle and High Point Champion for the day.

From Mackenzie's mother: "Mackenzie received a 72.29% at qualifying dressage rally with her musical [freestyle] and a 75.8% [at a different show]. Both of them [judges] LOVED the music and choreography."

From her father: "The judges continue to love Mackenzie and Harry Houdini!'

US Eventing Association 2009 Awards

Wonderful weekend at Lendon Gray Youth Dressage Festival!

First place Pleasure, First place Trail, 2nd place Prix Caprilli, 4th place (and youngest rider) in 17-21.

Pics to follow.

Kenzie's Sweet 16 party!

Had a fun party, co-hosted by g/f Taylor Yencho at the Ferrar Performing Arts Center in Hazleton.

Here are the pics.

Mac's Sweet 16

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