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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
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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. Wylde, of Lake Worth, Florida, switched hypothetical gears and rode Eternity to a pair of 88s for
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Beezie Madden Two for Two on Friday at Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament
Saturday, June 08 2013
Calgary, AB – June 7, 2013 – Beezie Madden led the victory gallop in both competitions in the International Ring today. In the $35,000 RBC Capital Markets Cup 1.50m, she and Amadora found the path to win. The $35,000 ATCO Energy Solutions Cup 1.45m had a field of 62 competitors, and it was Madden
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Darragh Kerins Tops $35,000 Spectra Energy Cup with E Muze Yeke at Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament
Friday, June 07 2013
Ward Wins Again, Tisbo Takes First Victory in International Ring (SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): The $35,000 Spectra Energy Cup 1.60m was the highlight of today’s schedule at the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament. Darragh Kerins (IRL) and E Muze Yek found the key to a clear round and were fastest in the jump-off for Kerins’ first
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Agatha D’Ambra and Udiana Cash in at HITS Saugerties
Friday, June 07 2013
SAUGERTIES, NY (June 3, 2013) – Agatha D’Ambra couldn’t wipe an excited smile off her face Sunday as she waited patiently to take a victory gallop aboard Trade Winds Farm’s Udiana. The Rexford, New York professional and her 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare jumped to a $22,500 payday in the $75,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis,
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Farrington, Ward, McCrea, and Mathy Win on Opening Day of Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament
Thursday, June 06 2013
(SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): The 2013 Spruce Meadows Summer Tournaments began today, and riding on new turf footing, riders contested four FEI-level competitions. For the third year in a row, Kent Farrington (USA) captured victory in the $33,000 ATB Financial Cup 1.50m, this year with Blue Angel. In the $33,000 Enbridge Cup 1.45m, McLain Ward
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Tryon Summer Classic Wrap Up
Wednesday, June 05 2013
June 4th, 2012- Tryon, NC~ The 2013 Tryon Summer Classic came to a close on Sunday wrapping up a busy week of exciting hunter and jumper action. The event, held at FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center) in beautiful Tryon, NC took place May 30- June 2 and is managed by Aiken, SC based JP
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Spruce Meadows Summer Tournaments Open Tomorrow with World-Class Competition
Wednesday, June 05 2013
SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): The Spruce Meadows Summer Tournaments open up their world-class competition tomorrow. This year’s schedule includes five weeks: ‘National’ CSI-W 5* June 5-9, ‘Continental’ CSIO-W 5* June 13-16, ‘Canada One’ CSI-W 4* June 25-30, ‘North American’ CSI 5* July 3-7, and ‘Pan American’ CSI 5* July 11-14. With increased prize money,
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Strong showings amid busy spell for Halliday and Chailey Stud
Tuesday, June 04 2013
It’s been a busy month for Liz Halliday and Chailey Stud Equestrian Centre as the Eventing season hits full swing. The professional dual sportswoman, who combines her equestrian activities with a sportscar racing career, has primarily focused on four-legged endeavours in recent weeks, recording strong results as well as enjoying encouraging performances from a
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Devon Update – June 2, 2013
Tuesday, June 04 2013
USHJA International Hunter Derby Closes Show in Style By Devon Walder The final day of Devon was off to a beautiful start; the sun was shining, a nice breeze was blowing, and spectators lined the stands waiting for the first Hunter Derby rider to enter the in-gate. The ring was filled with hunter-style jumps–natural
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