Juniors and Amateurs Shine in the Jumper Ring
Monday, June 10 2013
©ESI Photography Alexandra Carlton and Colourline Junior and amateur riders took to the grand prix ring on Sunday for the $5,000 NAL Amateur/Owner Jumper Low Classic and the $10,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper High Classic.
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The Georgian Grande
Monday, June 10 2013
Have you ever heard of the Georgian Grande?
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Eric Lamaze and Wang Chung Score Spruce Meadows Victory
Monday, June 10 2013
Calgary, Alberta – 2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze was in the winner’s circle after claiming the $40,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup on Sunday, June 9, at the Spruce Meadows “National” Tournament in Calgary, AB. While Lamaze has welcomed two new international mounts to his stable in recent weeks, it was his partner of almost two years, Wang Chung M2S, that carried him to Sunday’s victory. The pair had the advantage of going second to last in the starting order, knowing they had to better the time of 85.33 seconds set by Reed Kessler of the United States. Catch her time they did, cruising through Werner Deeg’s course in the International Ring in a time of 84.73 seconds. When the final rider, Brianne Goutal of the U.S., proved to be no threat, Lamaze claimed his first victory of the Spruce Meadows summer series
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Victoria Colvin and Kelley Farmer dominated $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at Devon Horse Show and Country Fair
Sunday, June 09 2013
By Sara Cavanagh Victoria Colvin, who had dominated Junior Weekend, and Kelley Farmer, who had dominated the hunter divisions on Monday through Wednesday, on Sunday dominated the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. Colvin, 15 of Loxahatchee, Fla., won the two round Derby on Dr.
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Caitlin Silliman & Catch A Star – Four-Star Miracle
Sunday, June 09 2013
By Lauren R. Giannini
The 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event showcased several new stars: Donner completed his first 4-star with double clear jumping rounds for Lynn Symansky (Virginia) – 5th place and second-best American duo; Pawlow with Will … [Read more]
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From Prom to Horse Shows – The Best of Both Worlds
Sunday, June 09 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan
Lia Screnci has the best of both worlds when it comes to school and riding – because she gets to do both! Horse showing is encouraged at American Heritage School in Boca/Delray, Florida, where Lia is … [Read more]
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Two Years In A Row: Kent Farrington and Uceko Win $400,000 CN Reliability Grand Prix CSI-W 5*
Sunday, June 09 2013
Ashlee Bond Speeds to Victory in $60,000 TransCanada Parcours de Chasse, Katie Dinan Tops ConocoPhillips Junior/Amateur Cup 1.40m (SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): The biggest prize money purse on offer at the ‘National’ Tournament was in today’s $400,000 CN Reliability Grand Prix, CSI-W 5*, and it was Kent Farrington (USA) who took home the winner’s share for the second year in a row with Uceko.
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Rocky Mountain High
Sunday, June 09 2013
By Dani Moritz
For 11 year-old Hannah Rohrbach, it’s all about two things – jumping higher and riding faster.
Hannah’s riding career began at age two in the saddle with her dad, Paul Rohrbach, on one of his … [Read more]
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Third Time is a Charm for Todd Minikus and Quality Girl
Sunday, June 09 2013
SAUGERTIES, NY (June 1, 2013) – After two in-the-money finishes last week at HITS Saugerties , Todd Minikus and Quality Girl kicked off Week II grand prix action by topping a ten-horse jump-off in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis . Minikus won the Week I $10,000 Brook Ledge Open Welcome at HITS Saugerties and picked up sixth and eighth-place ribbons in last week’s grand prix classes, but his spring circuit reached its pinnacle on Friday when he cashed a $7,500 check. “She has really matured a lot over the winter,” said Minikus of Quality Girl, a ten-year-old Oldenburg mare by Quidam’s Rubin x Dobrock.
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Peter Wylde Makes Ann Dotoli Proud at HITS Saugerties
Sunday, June 09 2013
SAUGERTIES, NY (June 3, 2013) – Before a fourth-place finish in Sunday’s $75,000 Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis , Peter Wylde piloted Ann Dotoli’s Eternity to the blue in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix on Saturday at HITS Saugerties .
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