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First Time’s a Charm for Caitlin Venezia in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix
Monday, June 03 2013
SAUGERTIES, NY (May 27, 2013) – It was her first Devoucoux Hunter Prix and she sat on a young horse, but the stars aligned for Caitlin Venezia this weekend at HITS Saugerties. The Holly Hill Farm rider of Marston Mill’s, Massachusetts piloted 7-year-old Comex Gold, owned by Jennifer Combs, to a pair of 88’s
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Rock On Dances Away with the FEI Freestyle Win at High Prairie Dressage II
Monday, June 03 2013
Parker, CO – June 1, 2013 – Shannon Dahmer rocked it with Rock On in the FEI Freestyle Test of Choice to score a 68.000% in today’s High Prairie Dressage II at the Colorado Horse Park. The pair could swing “Dancing With the Stars” with their Grand Prix Freestyle featuring double pirouettes and spot-on one-tempis
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Devon – A/Os and Open Jumper Stake
Monday, June 03 2013
Amatuers Have Their Time to Shine By Veronica J. Finkelstein This weekend at Devon, it was finally time for the adult hunters to take over the Dixon Oval and Gold Ring. Unlike professional riders, many adult amateurs work for a living at desk jobs and balance their riding time with not only a day
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Devon Update: June 1, 2013
Sunday, June 02 2013
By Sara Cavanagh McLain Ward was the Devon Leading Open Jumper Rider for the third time in the past five years, amassing 37 points by winning the $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon on Rothchild, who also placed second in another class as well as winning a speed class on Wings, who also
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Devon Horse Show – Grand Prix!
Saturday, June 01 2013
Best of the Best By Veronica F. Finkelstein What does it take to make a champion hunter horse? It takes a good, quiet mind and personality. Hunter horses have to arrive at a showgrounds they may never have seen before, step off the trailer, and perform without any evidence of nerves or excessive excitement.
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Devon Friday Fun!
Saturday, June 01 2013
Gambler’s Choice Keeps Spectators On Edge By Devon Walder Spectators crowded the stands for tonight’s Gambler’s Choice as the riders warmed their horses in the Gold Ring. The Gambler’s Choice, a traditional Devon class, requires riders to create their own course, choosing jumps based on their points and difficulty. What makes the Gambler’s Choice
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Dressage Day at Colorado Horse Park CCI* Sets the Stage for Cross-Country Showdown
Saturday, June 01 2013
Parker, CO – May 31, 2013 – The Colorado Horse Park’s CCI*, Training Three-Day, and Horse Trials kicked off with a full day of dressage competition on Friday. Julie Wolfert and Buenos Dias came out strong on the first day of the CCI*, earning a score of 44 penalties to take a convincing lead going
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Champions Shine at the 2013 St. Christopher’s Horse Show
Friday, May 31 2013
The 2013 St. Christopher’s Horse Show, held at the historic Quentin Riding Club in Quentin, PA, May 8-12, had another exceptional year. Highlighted by outstanding performances, the excitement of hunter-jumper competition for riders of all ages and skill levels produced an impressive line-up of champions! This year’s show featured a busy but exciting schedule for
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Devon – Ladies Reign at Devon
Thursday, May 30 2013
Hat Contest and Tea Make for Exciting Ladies’ Day By Caroline Goldstein Ladies’ Day was a success once again, as about 300 women paraded their hats around Devon and enjoyed the second annual Ladies’ Day Tea.The day, sponsored by Dressage Collection, began with the hat contest, and participants showed off their creativity as they
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Devon – Busy Day in the Rain
Thursday, May 30 2013
High Performance Hunters Take On the Rain By Devon Walder As expected, this Tuesday at Devon the High Performance Hunters competed under low-lying clouds and light rain. Fortunately, the footing in the Dixon Oval stayed just dry enough for the riders to show their talent in the ring. Neither horse nor rider seemed to
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