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The Day Belongs to Geoffrey Hesslink at the First Southeast Medal Finals
Sunday, September 23 2012
Jacksonville, FL – September 21, 2012 – The long-awaited first-ever Southeast Medal Finals got underway today with much fanfare. Organizers Bob Bell from Classic Company and James Lala from James Lala’s Wellington Quarantine have attended to every aspect of the show to make it special and memorable. A field of 27 talented young riders competed
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American Gold Cup Wrap-up: $200,000 AGC Title Goes to Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino
Sunday, September 23 2012
North Salem, NY — September 22, 2012 — Peter Leone, aboard Lincourt Gino, sailed to the win as the only double clear horse and rider combination in the starting field of 29 at the $200,000 American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, on Sunday, Sept. 16. Leone’s clean round (44.050 seconds)
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Yann Candele is Game Ready at Canadian Show Jumping Tournament
Saturday, September 22 2012
Palgrave, Ontario – With three chances at victory, Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, was the odds on favourite to win the $35,000 Caledon Cup Phase 2 on Saturday, September 22, at the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament (CSJT). The five-day international show jumping competition runs through September 23 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave,
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The First Weekend of ASPCA Maclay Regionals Filled With Fiery Equitation Competition
Saturday, September 22 2012
September 21, 2012 – It was an exciting weekend for the top equitation riders as they competed in numerous ASPCA Maclay Regionals to vie for a spot in the coveted Finals at the Alltech National Horse Show. The competition was stiff as the top junior riders go head-to-head in a battle of the best and
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Yann Candele Scores Coveted Win at Canadian Show Jumping Tournament
Friday, September 21 2012
Palgrave, Ontario – Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, scored victory in the $15,000 Caledon Cup Phase 1 on Thursday, September 20, at the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament (CSJT). The five-day international show jumping competition runs through September 23 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON, recently named the official equestrian venue of
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Canadian Show Jumping Tournament Opens at Caledon Equestrian Park
Thursday, September 20 2012
Palgrave, Ontario – Local competitor Christi McQuaker of Schomberg, ON, opened the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament (CSJT) with the first win of the day on Wednesday, September 19. The five-day international show jumping competition runs through September 23 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON, which was recently named the official equestrian venue
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David Marcus Dressage Shines in Saugerties
Wednesday, September 19 2012
Saugerties, New York – Canadian Olympian David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, enjoyed a successful weekend at the CDI-W NEDA Fall Festival held September 13-16 in Saugerties, New York. In the Grand Prix, Marcus placed third with Chrevi’s Capital, who scored 67.957% to finish just ahead of barn mate Don Kontes, who earned 67.532% from the
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Ian Millar and Hickstead to be Inducted into Jump Canada Hall of Fame
Wednesday, September 19 2012
Toronto, Ontario – In an incredibly special evening honouring the greatest ambassadors of our sport, Canadian show jumping legends Ian Millar (Builder) and Hickstead (Show Jumper Horse) will be the only two inductees at this year’s Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala. Presented by BMO Financial Group, the seventh annual black-tie
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$200,000 American Gold Cup Title Goes to Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino
Wednesday, September 19 2012
North Salem, NY-September 16, 2012-Peter Leone, aboard Lincourt Gino, sailed to the win as the only double clear horse and rider combination in the starting field of 29 at the $200,000 American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, on Sunday. The day dawned cool with fluffy clouds dotting the sky, while
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World Class Horses Compete at Canadian Show Jumping Tournament
Tuesday, September 18 2012
Palgrave, Ontario – The best riders from across the country will go head-to-head during this year’s Canadian Show Jumping Tournament, running September 19 to 23 at the CaledonEquestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Whether it’s in the Hunter, Jumper or Equitation rings, the athletes and their four-legged stars of the sport are sure to shine. Sanctioned by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the
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