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Stars Align
W
hen The Stars Align is an expression often used when found in a lucky situation due to perfect timing or divine intervention.
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Story By Frankie Bonaventure
Last Spring, Alexis Kletjian went to Facebook to search for a trainer for her daughter. At the same �me, Emily Hamel, a 5* Eventer, happened to post a Facebook update in a local horse community group announcing a rare opening on her team a�er a successful debut at the 2021 Kentucky 5* with her superstar horse, Corve�. (Affec�onately known as Barry)
The Kletjians were unfamiliar with Eventing, and Sofia wasn’t yet excited about a particular discipline. Still, Kletjian followed her gut and reached out to Emily to discuss opportunities. On their first call, Kletjian remembers saying to Hamel, “I think she (Sofia) just wants to get out there and haul ass.” Hamel laughed and said, “Yes, we can do that.”
One lesson with Hamel at True Prospect Farm in West Grove, PA, turned into leasing a horse in Hamel’s program to get comfortable out on cross country and compete successfully. The season culminated with purchasing a sales horse from Hamel, and Sofia appeared in World Class Groomer Emma Ford’s upcoming book, A Kid’s Guide to Horsemanship and Grooming.
After spending time with Hamel, Kletjian emphasizes, “My family is so comfortable in Emily’s presence; we connected instantly. We saw opportunities to not only grow with her but support her dreams too, which was important to us.”
Hamel points out, “ One of the first things I noticed about Alexis was her desire to help others. After only having a few interactions with her, she was pretty vocal (in the best way possible) about ideas she had to help me grow my business and my brand. She has a knack for seeing the diamond in the rough and finding a way to bring that sparkle to light. I am beyond grateful that the stars aligned to bring us together!”
The seasoned equestrian knows being involved with horses brings the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows. To be successful in both the horse and jewelry industry, it takes hard work, talent, perseverance, and a lot of luck. Therefore, Hamel became the Ambassador for Kletjians award-winning jewelry line. Hamel is featured in the designer’s ad campaigns and wears the all-diamond Lucky Star Compass Necklace every day, as seen during the inaugural Maryland 5*, where she and Barry were a fan favorite. New for Kletjian is The Equestrian Collection; stay tuned as she continuously unveils myriad styles for attracting luck in and out of the saddle. Visit her website to learn more:
www.alexiskletjian.com
At this writing, the Emily Hamel Eventing Team is wrapping up their Spring Break in Aiken, SC, and then Hamel and Barry have plans to head across the pond to England to compete at Badminton. To train, inquire about sales horses, or book a clinic with Emily Hamel Eventing, you can reach out to her at www. EmilyHamelEventing.com or follow her and Barry on social media @hameleventing
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