2013 Atlanta Summerfest Show Series Wrap Up
Wednesday, August 28 2013
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August, 28 th , 2013-The 2013 version of the Atlanta Summerfest Horse Show series wrapped up this past Sunday. The event again took place at beautiful Chatt Hills (Bouckaert Farms) in Fairburn, GA August8-25 th . “We were extremely pleased with this year’s show”, said show organizer JP Godard. “We were sold out again and it always a pleasure putting on an event at such an incredible facility”. The facility is an exhibitor favorite that boasts an over 8000 acre equestrian paradise filled with established pastures, lakes, and woodlands with ample room to ride all located along the Chattahoochee River. The footing and stabling are both exceptional and the schedule allots for early days so exhibitors can enjoy the nearby lake, Six Flags, or the hustle and bustle of nearby downtown Atlanta which is only minutes away. Highlights of the week included a $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby that took place Friday evening along with exhibitor’s party sponsored by The Atlanta Hunt Club. Alyssa Mansfield took home the blue ribbon honors in the derby on Stone Lane Farm’s Calice De Fuyssieu Z. Julie Curtain took home second through fourth place honors respectively; second place went to Jeffery Sutton’s Visible, third place to Helen Brown’s Tybee and fourth place to Mimi Washburn’s Confetti. Complete results are as follows: Calice De Fuyssieu Z and Alyssa Mansfield Photo by Holly Ridge Photography $2500 USHJA NATIONAL HUNTER DERBY Place Horse Owner Rider 1 CALICE DE FUYSSIEU Z STONE LANE FARM MANSFIELD, ALYSSA 2 VISIBLE SUTTON, GEOFFREY CURTIN, JULIE 3 TYBEE BROWN, HELEN CURTIN, JULIE 4 CONFETTI WASHBURN, MIMI CURTIN, JULIE 5 THE FINAL WONDER HOWE EQUINE LLC SWEAT, TIM 6 BLUE STEEL MANERS, MADISON MANERS, MADISON 7 CARTAIRE PATCHWORK FARM LLC LARIMER, QUINN 8 ZAZOU NESTLEDOWN EQUINE SERVICES, LLC LARIMER, QUINN 9 TRUFFLE KOORNICK, CHELSEA MARGER, MANDY 10 ROCKETEER CHEVALIER, TAYLOR CHEVALIER, TAYLOR 11 CELEBRATION SMITH, ANNA CLAIRE SMITH, ANNA CLAIRE 12 PLAYOFF HOWE EQUINE LLC HOWE, ADDISON The $10,000 Chattahoochee Hills Jumper Classic took place Saturday in the jumper ring. The hospitality sponsor’s provided the party hillside. This year’s sponsor’s included; Dr.
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New SHF Enterprises Inc. Young Jumper Championship Incentive Bonus
Wednesday, August 28 2013
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WASHINGTON – August 26, 2013 – Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) is pleased to announce a new incentive bonus sponsored by SHF Enterprises, Inc. for the rated Jumper divisions, along with the winner of the $125,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix, to honor horses that also competed in the Young Jumper Championships (YJC). The bonus is yet another highlight for jumper riders at the 55th annual WIHS, held October 22-27, 2013, at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C
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ASPCA Offers Animals For Adoption At Hampton Classic
Tuesday, August 27 2013
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Rescued horses, dogs, cats and more made available for new owners. Bridgehampton, NY-Aug
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Maryland-bred Horse takes Top Honors at the Thoroughly Thoroughbred Dressage Show
Tuesday, August 27 2013
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UPPER MARLBORO, Md., Aug. 20, 2013— A Maryland-bred horse took top honors at the Thoroughly Thoroughbred Dressage Show to benefit Thoroughbred Placement Resources held on August 11 at All in Stride Equestrian Center, LLC (AIS) in Parkton
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Riders With Disabilities Earn Championships At 38th Annual Hampton Classic Riders in three divisions show their skills.
Tuesday, August 27 2013
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Bridgehampton, NY-Aug. 26, 2013- For the eighth consecutive year, the Hampton Classic hosted the championship finals for the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities on Monday, with riders in three divisions competing for year-end titles.
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Driving brings this year’s test events for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy to successful close
Monday, August 26 2013
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Chester Weber (USA) came out on top at the Driving test event for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy, the third of the FEI disciplines to be tested this month. The American driver, who made a strong start with an impressive Dressage mark of 34.63 points, finished the three days on 108.24, over 17 points clear of runner-up Ludwig Weinmayr of Germany (125.54)
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Victoria Press Tops $50,000 Hampton Classic Hunter Derby Junior rider beats 42-horse field to open 38th Annual Hampton Classic.
Monday, August 26 2013
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Bridgehampton, NY-August 25, 2013 – Victoria Press, of New York, N.Y., rode her horse Mayfair to victory in the $50,000 Hampton Classic Hunter Derby, presented by Meadow View Farms, on the opening day of the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Press-at 14 the youngest rider in the 42-horse starting field-confidently guided Mayfair to the best score of the second round to claim the blue ribbon and the $15,000 prize with a two-round score of 178.5. Darragh Kenny urged O’Ryan (171.0) to second place and a $10,000 prize, and Molly Ashe-Crawley claimed the $7,500 third-place prize on Ennzo (170.0)
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David Oliynyk and Generous Win $15,000 NEHJA 3’3″ Hunter Derby Finals at Fieldstone Summer Showcase II
Monday, August 26 2013
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Halifax, MA – August 23, 2013 - Under sunny skies and beautiful New England conditions the $15,000 NEHJA 3’3″ Hunter Derby Finals, presented by GGT Footing, featured the top horse and rider combinations from across the country. Besting a field of 40 competitors during the Fieldstone Summer Showcase II, David Oliynyk and Generous led the field from start to finish
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Rebecca Clawson and Freeport Capture Adult Amateur 18-35 Hunter Championship at Fieldstone Summer Showcase II
Monday, August 26 2013
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Halifax, MA – August 24, 2013 – The Adult Hunters took center stage today in the Main Hunter Ring as the Fieldstone Summer Showcase II came to a close this weekend. Laurie Barna led the way by capturing both the championship and reserve championship honors in the Adult Amateur 36 & Over Hunters with Laguna and Tycoon, respectively
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Vitalis and Wakeup Unbeatable on Day Two of the 2013 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships presented by…
Saturday, August 24 2013
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Wayne, IL - The 2013 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships presented by HorseShow.com continued on Friday with the second and final day of Qualifying Classes. Promising Six-Year-Olds and Developing Prix St. Georges Horses showcased their talents in front of the judging panel of Janet Foy, Bill Warren and Linda Zang in Lamplight Equestrian Centers’ Championship Arena
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