Boston Pride Reigns as Ireland’s Paul O’Shea Brings $50,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix Victory and $25,000 Boston Strong Rider Bonus Home at the…
Sunday, August 18 2013
Halifax, MA – August 17, 2013 – The luck of the Irish was with Paul O’Shea this afternoon at the Fieldstone Show Park as he piloted Instant Karma to the victory in the $50,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix, presented by Gallo Dark Horse Wine, Ocean Spray and Samuel Adams, narrowly beating Boston Bruins owner, Charlie Jacobs. Not only did O’Shea claim the win, but because of his back to back victories, he nailed down the inaugural $25,000 Boston Strong Rider Bonus check.
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Prestigious Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Reports Record Donation of $200,000 in 2013 to Designated Children’s Charities
Sunday, August 18 2013
HOUSTON, Texas (July 31, 2013) – Steeped in tradition and rich in history, the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show has lived its mission of helping children since 1945. The 68 th Pin Oak Charity Horse Show presented by Irish Day Farm was held during the last two weeks of March in 2013 and has yielded a record donation of $200,000 for its designated charities. Beneficiaries are Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston’s Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms, and Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance.
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Scott Stewart and Garfield Grab Top Honors in the USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship Classic Round
Saturday, August 17 2013
Lexington, KY – August 16, 2013 -It really was déjà vu all over again for Scott Stewart.
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Two Victories in Valkenswaard for Eric Lamaze
Saturday, August 17 2013
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – 2008 Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze made two trips to the winner’s circle on opening day of competition at CSI Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, running August 16 to 18. A marquee event on the Longines Global Champions Tour (GCT), the three-day show jumping event is staged at the home stable of GCT founder, Jan Tops, and attracts the best horse-rider combinations in the sport
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Silver Oak Jumper Tournament Wrap Up Report
Saturday, August 17 2013
Hampton Falls, NH – August 15, 2013 – The inaugural edition of the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament is entered into the record books and will go down as one of the most successful debuts of any new horse show in the United States. Universal praise came from riders, owners and spectators alike for the show, held at the beautiful Silver Oak Equestrian Center in Hampton Falls, NH.
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Fifi Schmidt and Gotta Dance Show No Signs Out of Step as They Capture Performance Hunter Championship at Fieldstone Summer Showcase I
Friday, August 16 2013
Halifax, MA – August 15, 2013 - Fifi Schmidt and Gotta Dance rode to the top of the Performance 3’3″-3’6″ Hunter Championship today during the Fieldstone Summer Showcase I. Blue skies greeted riders at the Main Hunter Ring early this morning, welcoming the second day of competition at the Fieldstone Show Park. Lisa Foster and Castleguard returned to the ring to defend their June championship title in the Amateur-Owner Hunters, and they rose to the top of the ranks with a clean sweep of the first day’s classes.
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JustWorld International Raises over $17,000 at the 2013 L’International Bromont Horse Show
Friday, August 16 2013
Bromont, Quebec – August 15, 2013 – The Golf Chateau Bromont fairway was packed with spectators and participants for the Fifth Annual JustWorld Benefit Golf Tournament, presented by Samuel Fils & Cie Limitée and the Samuel Group, on Monday, July 22, 2013. L’International Bromont show jumping tournament in Bromont, Quebec, was nothing short of a success for JustWorld International. The non-profit organization hosted a series of fundraising activities for supporters of all ages, with the Benefit Golf Tournament as the highlight fundraising event.
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Helmet Safety Review
Friday, August 16 2013
Do you wear a helmet when you ride? Some shows mandate that competitors wear a helmet, and some barns also require helmet use for riders. If you wear a helmet, though, it needs to fit you correctly and you need to care for it properly so that it will help to protect your head in a fall
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Washington International Horse Show Tickets Now on Sale
Friday, August 16 2013
WASHINGTON , August 15, 2013—The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for its 2013 competition, which will run Oct. 22-27, 2013, at Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C.
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Volunteers needed at Area’s Largest Equestrian Show Jumping Event
Friday, August 16 2013
August 15, 2013, Gloucester, Massachusetts– Do you want to play a vital part in the success of an international caliber horse jumping event? Do you have the passion for volunteer work in the horse community?
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