Opening Day at Devon
Sunday, May 27 2012
by janwest
Opening Day in the Dixon Oval The opening day of Devon started out brilliantly in the Dixon Oval as the WIHS Equitation Classic- Jumper Phase got underway, with over 120 riders making the competition nothing but arduous. With a double and triple thrown into the mix, and an allowance of 81 seconds to complete the
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New England Farms Takes Old Salem Spring Horse Shows By Storm
Friday, May 25 2012
by janwest
Bedford, NY – May 23, 2012 – New England Farm showed nothing short of success during their two weeks of competition at the Old Salem Spring Horse Shows. Cynthia Williams and her students took numerous hunter championships throughout the two weeks, as well as garnering top ribbons in varying divisions against some of the nation’s
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Tryon Summer Classic Just Under a Week Away
Friday, May 25 2012
by janwest
May 25th, 2012- Aiken, SC- After a full week of competition and record attendance at the Atlanta Spring Challenge Horse Show there is no down time for the staff at Aiken, SC based Equus Events. The 2012 Tryon Summer Classic to benefit the Tryon Hounds is just under a week away and preparations are already
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Vermont Summer Festival Announces $15,000 Hunter Derby, Presented by Oughton Limited
Friday, May 25 2012
by janwest
East Dorset, Vermont — Hunter competitors will enjoy time in the spotlight with the introduction of the $15,000 Hunter Derby, presented by Oughton Limited, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont. Running July 4 through August 12, 2012, the six-week hunter/jumper competition is the richest sporting event based on purse in the
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Abigail McArdle Dominates High Junior Jumpers at Kentucky Spring Horse Shows
Wednesday, May 23 2012
by janwest
Lexington, KY – May 22, 2012 – ay 22, 2012 – The Kentucky Spring Horse Shows proved to be hugely successful for young rider Abigail McArdle of Barrington Hills, IL, who dominated the High Junior Jumper division with her eight-year-old mare Cosma 20. The unstoppable duo captured the division’s championship award during the competition’s two
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Aaron Vale and Admiral Clover take home win in $25,000 Atlanta Spring Challenge Grand Prix
Monday, May 21 2012
by janwest
May 21st~2012, Conyers, GA- Yesterday marked the conclusion of the 9th annual Atlanta Spring Challenge Horse Show. The event took place at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA and saw a record number of participants this year. “We are beyond thrilled with the turnout”, said show organizer JP Godard. Godard, based out of
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V is For Victory! Farrington Goes One-Two with Venus and Voyeur in $20,000 Bluegrass Classic at Kentucky Spring Classic
Monday, May 21 2012
by janwest
Lexington, KY – May 20, 2012 – Kent Farrington concluded the Kentucky Spring Classic on a great note, claiming first and second during this morning’s $20,000 Bluegrass Classic aboard Venus and Voyeur, respectively. With a baker’s dozen in the jump-off, Farrington completed the fastest two double-clear efforts with the talented mounts. Young rider Michael Murphy
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Team Step by Step Victorious In Kentucky
Monday, May 21 2012
by janwest
While Hector Florentino kick-started the winning streak for the Step by Step Foundation by riding the bay gelding Ultimo to victory in the $35,000 Open Welcome at the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows, it was the teens who stole the spotlight for the international non-profit. Emanuel Andrade, who trains with Angel Karolyi of Hollow Creek, was
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Victoria Colvin and Ovation Triumph in Junior Hunters for Final Day of Kentucky Spring Classic
Monday, May 21 2012
by janwest
Lexington, KY – May 20, 2012- Today marked the conclusion of the Kentucky Spring Classic, and there were nothing but blue skies to greet the Junior Hunter divisions as the morning got underway. Horse and rider combinations gathered to compete for the championship honors, as they went neck and neck for the remaining ribbons. Victoria
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David Marcus Dominates CDI Dressage Canada Classic
Monday, May 21 2012
by janwest
Equestrian Athlete Takes One More Step on the Road to the 2012 London Olympics Burlington, Ontario – David Marcus, 31, of Campbellville, ON, took another step on the road to the 2012 London Olympics, winning both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special at the CDI3* Canada Classic, an international dressage competition held May 18-20
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