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Hampton Classic Horse Show Offers Fun for the Whole Family
Tuesday, August 06 2013
Full Schedule of Kids and Family Activities Add to World-Class Horse Show Competition Bridgehampton, NY–In addition to world-class equestrian competition, the Hampton Classic Horse Show, August 25-September 1, 2013 in Bridgehampton, NY, hosts a variety of activities sure to entertain every member of the family. The Hampton Classic features 6 show rings, a Boutique Garden
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SBS Farms Cleans Up HITS-on-the-Hudson With Numerous Championships
Tuesday, August 06 2013
Saugerties, NY – August 6, 2013 – The team at SBS Farms, Inc. is gearing up for the 2013 Pre-Green Incentive Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. But before they make they trek to the Bluegrass State, they stopped at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, NY, to make a final impression. Jennifer Alfano
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Children of the Americas Dressage Invitational Wrap Up
Tuesday, August 06 2013
Last weekend sixteen riders from eight countries came to Bear Spot Farm in Concord, MA for the Children of the Americas Dressage Invitational (CADI) to benefit the Bear Spot Foundation for Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy. Held every year, CADI gives riders age 12-14 the opportunity to represent their countries, develop their horsemanship and make new friendships.
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Ben Maher makes history one year on from Olympic glory
Monday, August 05 2013
One year ago Ben Maher began his London 2012 Olympic campaign, jumping for the first time in the spectacular Greenwich arena as part of a team that would soon claim gold for Great Britain. Twelve months on to the day, Ben claimed his first victory in the historic Longines King George V Gold Cup at
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Jordan MacPherson Claims $35,000 CSI2* RAM Equestrian Grand Prix at Caledon Equestrian Park
Monday, August 05 2013
Palgrave, Ontario – It was a case of the student beating the teacher as Jordan MacPherson of Toronto, ON, beat out Ian Millar to win the $35,000 CSI2* Ram Equestrian Grand Prix held August 3 during the CSI2* Summer Festival at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. The Caledon Equestrian Park will host the equestrian
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Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam Storms to Victory with Solerina in $50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix
Sunday, August 04 2013
Lexington, KY – August 3, 2013 – For the second week in a row, the Irish had all the luck, specifically Shane Sweetnam during the $50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington, at the Kentucky Summer Classic. This time he was aboard Solerina for the win, shaving valuable seconds off his jump-off
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Laura Renwick speeds away with the spoils on Ladies’ Day
Saturday, August 03 2013
Britain’s number one female rider Laura Renwick raced to victory today in the Sky Sports Speed Classic, finishing more than 2sec clear of her nearest rival. Her mare Beluga swept round Kelvin Bywater’s 1.45m course, and though last-drawn Guy Williams looked to be fast, he wasn’t quick enough and had to settle for second
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Taylor Land and Merlin Make Magic in High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper at Kentucky Summer Classic
Saturday, August 03 2013
Lexington, KY – August 2, 2013 – Taylor Land is only in Kentucky for a few short days, but while here, she is enjoying the beautiful weather and making magic aboard Merlin. Land and Merlin were one of only two duos to go double clear in the Junior/Amateur-Owner High Jumpers before they earned the win
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Thunderbird Show Park Welcomes JustWorld As Charity Partner For Third Year With An Array of Fundraising Events
Saturday, August 03 2013
Langley, British Columbia – August 2, 2013 – Three years ago the Thunderbird Show Park teamed up with JustWorld International for their Adopt A Project Campaign. With the generosity of their fundraising events, JustWorld International has raised over $25,000 since the partnership originated. JustWorld will return to the Thunderbird Show Park for the 2013 Summer
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Pablo Barrios Continues to Lead Hagyard Challenge Series Standings
Saturday, August 03 2013
Lexington, KY – August 2, 2013 – With his second victory in two weeks during the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic this Thursday, Pablo Barrios has taken a strong hold at the top of the leader board for the 2013 Hagyard Challenge Series. Barrios and his talented mare Zara Leandra were the winners of the first
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