For Immediate Release:  January 25, 2017

Pensacola, Florida

Week II of the Gulf Coast Pensacola Winter Classics wrapped up on Sunday and crowned the victors of the Jr./Amateur Owner Arenus Jumper Classic.

Chasm Z, owned and ridden by Madison Akins of Bogart, Georgia took the blue ribbon in Sunday’s feature class.

Sara Dee of Chatom, Alabama, riding her own Clearwater S was the first horse and rider team to turn in a clear first round in a time of 61.849 seconds, well within the 74 seconds time allowed. She held the lead throughout the class and then followed with another clear first round in the irons of her own Rico S posting a time of 57.594. However, their second round in a time of 35.385 seconds resulted in a rail with a four fault jump penalty. Dee sat in first and second place until Madison Akins and her own Chasm Z entered the ring as the last to go. The pair turned in a clear first round in a time of 59.111 seconds and followed with a 36.318 second round, winning the class and moving Dee and Chatom to second place and Rico S to third.

Phoenix, owned and ridden by Heather Zuber of Zionsville, Indiana placed fourth overall with their four fault first round in a time of 67.000 seconds. Fifth was awarded to Capua, owned and ridden by Ashley Shaw of Ellisville, Missouri for their eight fault first round in a time of 67.257 seconds and Zuber returned for sixth place with her own Firebird. For complete results, visit horseshowsonline.com.

 

Arenus is the sponsor of the Jr./Amateur Owner Jumper Classics at all Classic Company and Gulf Coast Classic show jumping events.

Developed by veterinarians and nutritionists and supported by a team of animal health specialists, Arenusproducts deliver exactly what your horse needs whether healthy or ill.

Arenus is centered on the core belief of supporting complete animal care solutions, with deep passion and exact science. Brands like Sore No-More, BeneFab by Sore No-More, Equilite Herbals and Assure have offered such solutions for many years andsolidified Arenus’ spot in the equine health community.

More information can be found at www.arenus.com or you can reach out to their friendly customer service staff at 1-866-791-3344.

 

The $2,500 Elite Equine Sport Horse Medicine and Lameness Child Adult Jumper Classic took place on Sunday and Caroline Michele Dugas of Vestavia, Alabama, piloted Helene Jones’ Skyfall to the win after posting double clear rounds in times of 55.058 seconds and 32.078 seconds, respectively.

First to go clear in the class, Mary Elise Nolen of Leeds, Alabama in the irons of her own Celebes Robusta, set the second round time to beat at 34.556 seconds which would see them finish in second place.

Katri Hunter of Washington, DC and her own Addison, went clear in the first round as well as their second. However, their time of 39.22 seconds would see them finish in sixth place overall.

Sawyer Evans of Canton, Georgia and her own Contendra followed with double clear rounds and their second round time of 34.647 seconds found them with a third place ribbon. Dugas and Skyfall were next and took the lead and set the new time to beat.

Emily Liens of McClean, Virginia and Equinimity, LLC’s Quiloa went clear in the first round, but their fault free second round in a time of 35.616 seconds would find them finishing in fifth place overall. Abigail Beaty of Indian Springs, Alabama and her own Vin Dulorosa finished in fourth place after a clear second round in a time of 35.336 seconds. Seventh was awarded to Haley Cassidy of Mystic, Connecticut and her own Remy Martin and Hannah Showell of Ocean City, Maryland and HNS LLC’s Nashville placed eighth. For more information, please visit horseshowsonline.com.
Elite Equine Sport Horse Medicine and Lameness is the title sponsor of the Children’s/Adult Jumper Classics at the Pensacola Winter Circuit. Dr. Shayne Wilcox is onsite to handle all of your equine veterinary needs.

From emergency calls to prepurchase exams, Dr. Wilcox and the Elite Equine Sport Horse Medicine and Lameness team is always on call to help your horses perform at an elite level. Contact Dr. Wilcox at 940.595,3980 or email him at drshaynewilcox@gmail.com.

 

NINE WEEKS AND ONE CIRCUIT=A PERFECT GULF COAST TEN!

This year marks the Gulf Coast Winter Classic Pensacola Circuit‘s sixth anniversary on the scenic west coast of Florida and everyone agrees, Pensacola is Perfect! What’s on deck?

Week III:

• $ 5,000 Horseflight Open Welcome
• $25,000 Pensacola Sports Grand Prix, presented by Nutrena
• $5,000 Jr./Amateur Arenus Jumper Classic
• $2,500 1.25 m Childrens/Adult Jumper Classic sponsored by Elite Equine Sports
• Medicine & Lameness

The Gulf Coast Classic Pensacola Circuit is absolutely the best place to get a leg up on winter competition in a friendly, inviting environment complete with great prize money, permanent barns and user friendly facility. The Escambia Equestrian Center offers RV sites, indoor wash racks, covered arena and excellent footing in all competition rings. The Gulf Coast Classic Company provides a show schedule that features everything from Lead Line to Grand Prix.

Join us on the Emerald Coast and enter today for the Pensacola Winter Circuit! There are few stalls available, so if you haven’t sent your entries in yet, call the office at 843.768.5503 or email jonathan@classiccompany.com to reserve your stalls now!  Then enter online at horseshowsonline.com and remove the hassle from filling out entries!

The Gulf Coast Winter Classics are on deck! Have you entered and ordered your stalls? There’s still some time so don’t delay! Click here to enter and here to order your stalls!

Exhibitor Information

2017 Pensacola Prize List

Grand Prix each week
USHJA International Hunter Derby
USHJA National Hunter Derby Classes
Hunter and Jumper Classics
Schedule – Week I
Schedule – Week II
Schedule – Week III
Entry Form
Camper Reservation

Premier Lodging Partner

Red Roof Inn  

2591 Wilde Lake Blvd

Pensacola, FL 32526

850-941-0908

The Red Roof Inn welcomes you and your pets to the Gulf Coast Classic’s Pensacola shows!  Conveniently located in close proximity to the show grounds, this pet-friendly hotel offers complimentary Internet access, breakfasts and parking.  Select rooms offer microwaves and mini-fridges.  Coin laundry is available.  Book your rooms early and remember to mention that you are showing at the Gulf Coast Classic Pensacola shows!

Click here to visit hotel website

Proud Sponsor of the Gulf Coast Winter Classic Pensacola Circuit

ABOUT THE CLASSIC AND GULF COAST CLASSIC COMPANIES

 The Classic and Gulf Coast Classic Companies‘ philosophy is to offer an event for every level of rider and horse.  From Lead Line to Olympic level Grand Prix competition, from seasoned veteran horse and rider team to a first time horse show experience, the Classic and Gulf Coast Classic Companies offer competition that provides the competitor substantial prize money, award-winning facilities and courses, quality competition and the best customer service in the industry.

Service is what sets the Classic and Gulf Coast Classic Company apart from other horse show companies.   Consistently awarded the USHJA‘s Member Choice Award for providing excellent customer-friendly competitions, the Classic and Gulf Coast Classic Companies provide champion service from in-gates to show office at all its venues.  Top competition with an emphasis on southern hospitality is their hallmark and the reason thousands prefer to compete at Classic and Gulf Coast Classic Company produced events each year.

All sponsorship and media inquiries should be directed to Lisa Engel.

All show program advertising inquiries should be directed to Drew Coster.

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