Following The Hurricane, There Was Western Ice!
Monday, November 05 2012
So it’s been a few days since my last post mainly due to the fact that Hurricane Sandy affected us rather badly for several days here in Virginia Beach. I am however pleased to report that all the horses stayed safe and warm and although had to spend a few days confined to their stalls, no major incidents occurred and the barn stayed watertight.
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Victoria Colvin and Inclusive Crowned Junior Hunter Grand Champions at Alltech National Horse Show
Monday, November 05 2012
Victoria Colvin and Inclusive captured the Overall Grand Junior Hunter Championship at the Alltech National Horse Show.
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The Asbury Classic Wraps Up With Rave Reviews
Sunday, November 04 2012
Asburby, NJ – November 3, 2012 – The Ridge at Riverview hosted its fourth annual Asbury Classic in early October, the crowning jewel to their very successful 2012 Hunter/Jumper Horse Show series held in scenic Asbury, New Jersey. The show saw top competitors gather to contend for the coveted prizes in their respective divisions
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Tim Gredley and Unex Valente Soar to Top of $50,000 Puissance at Alltech National Horse Show
Sunday, November 04 2012
Tim Gredle and Unex Valente Lexington, KY – November 2, 2012 - Great Britain’s Tim Gredley proved to be one of the world’s bravest riders this evening when he galloped up to a 7’6″ wall aboard his talented mount Unex Valente. The pair was already champions of the $50,000 Puissance at Alltech National Horse Show, 129th edition after being the only horse and rider combination to clear the 7″ wall
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Today’s Champions Running for Yesterday’s Stars!
Thursday, November 01 2012
Written by Anna Ford (Thoroughbred Program Director) One of the hardest things about the day to day happenings at New Vocations is raising funds to run the program. Each year our goal is to raise more funds then the year before so we can in turn increase the number of horses helped. It hasn’t been easy but somehow we have managed to reach that goal year after year. While I would much rather be at the barn working with the horses, I find myself on the road every other week soliciting new donors and meeting with our current donors. We have several fundraisers that I encourage people to support throughout the year but one of my favorites is the New Vocations Breeders’ Cup Pledge.
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Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts and Cortez Win $50,000 Triumph Project Welcome Stake at Alltech National Horse Show
Thursday, November 01 2012
Philippaerts and Cortez won the $50,000 Triumph Project Welcome Stake at Alltech National Horse Show.
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Todd Minikus and Macoemba Win $25,000 ESP Fall III Grand Prix
Thursday, November 01 2012
Wellington, FL – October 31, 2012 – Equestrian Sport Productions, the management company of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), hosted its ESP Fall III Horse Show this weekend on October 26-28, 2012. Competing in the International Arena at the beautiful Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL, Todd Minikus and Macoemba were the winners of the $25,000 ESP Fall III Grand Prix on Sunday, October 28. The ESP Fall III Horse Show hosted “A” rated hunter and 3-star jumper competition all weekend.
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Hunters Claim Center Stage During Opening Day of Alltech National Horse Show
Thursday, November 01 2012
Lexington, KY – October 30, 2012 - The historic Alltech National Horse Show got underway today at the Alltech Arena, part of the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Today, the professional hunter divisions took center stage as they began competing for top honors during their over fences and handy classes. Elizabeth Boyd had winning rounds aboard Casallo in the Regular Conformation Hunters, while Scott Stewart and Enjoy led the First Year Green Working Hunter division.
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