Aaron Vale and Admiral Clover take home win in $25,000 Atlanta Spring Challenge Grand Prix
Monday, May 21 2012
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Caledon Equestrian Park Named Host Venue for 2015 Pan American Games
Monday, May 21 2012
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Palgrave, Ontario—Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, Ontario, was the first sport venue to be named for the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games in a special groundbreaking ceremony held May 18. TO2015, the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Organizing Committee, the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and the Town of Caledon joined together to
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Quatrain and Liza Boyd top the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Atlanta Spring Challenge
Monday, May 21 2012
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May 19th, 2012~ Conyers, GA- It was a bustling evening at the acclaimed Georgia International Horse Park as the crowd watched 25 of the country’s top hunter riders compete under the lights in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Dietrich and Company Equine Insurance. No stranger to the winner’s circle, Liza Boyd took
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The Pride of Lionshare Farm at Old Salem
Saturday, May 19 2012
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Wellington, FL- May 18, 2012- The Lionshare Farm team put in solid performances with great prizes throughout the first week at Old Salem. Matti Fisher, who has been riding with Peter Leone and the LIonshare Farm team since 2005, won first place honors in the USEF Adult Equitation 3’3″ riding her own Peter Pan. “I’ve
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Emanuel Andrade Claims Championship Title in Kentucky
Friday, May 18 2012
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Lexington, Kentucky – 15-year-old Emanuel Andrade of Venezuela rode a winning streak into Kentucky, scoring four victories and a championship title at the CSI3* Kentucky Spring Classic held May 9 to 13 in Lexington, Kentucky. Following an incredible season at the 12-week FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival inWellington,Florida, Andrade continued his winning ways at theKentuckyHorsePark,
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Reed Kessler and Ligist Earn 1.45m Open Jumper Blue at Kentucky Spring Classic
Thursday, May 17 2012
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Lexington, KY – May 16, 2012 – Sunny skies greeted the exhibitors as they kicked-off the Kentucky Spring Classic in the Rolex Stadium of the Kentucky Horse Park. Once again it was Reed Kessler at the top of the leader board as she piloted Ligist to the only double clear effort in today’s 1.45m Open
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