Jennifer Tate and Florestan Take to the Top of the Pre-Green Hunters at the Fieldstone Summer Showcase I
Thursday, August 15 2013
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Halifax, MA – August 14, 2013 - Strikingly set courses greeted hunter riders for the first day of the Fieldstone Summer Showcase I. The professional hunter divisions kicked off the competition in the Main Hunter Ring, where Jennifer Tate rode Florestan to the top of the Pre-Green Hunter division.
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Equus Events kicks off its 2013 Atlanta Summerfest Show Series
Wednesday, August 14 2013
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August 13 th , 2013- Week I of the 2013 Atlanta Summerfest show series wrapped up on Sunday. The event took place at Chattahoochee Hills (Bouckaert Farms) in Fairburn, GA. Highlights of the week included a $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby taking place Friday and a $5,000 Jumper Classic which took place Saturday evening. Sponsors of the show included; Fenwick Equestrian, Dietrich Equine Insurance, Equi-Fit Inc., The Mark Lexton Collection, One K Helmets, Sidelines Magazine, The Barn Book, Gamboa Veterinary Services, and DFG Stables. Hospitality sponsors throughout the three week series providing daily hospitality, ice cream socials, and Friday and Saturday evening exhibitor’s parties include; Dr. Juan Gamboa DVM, Hillford Farm, Four Seasons Farm, New Vintage Farm, Patchwork Farm, Sidelines Magazine, Stevehaven Stables, The Barn Book, and The Tack Room, Eurimports, and Chattahoochee Hills Eventing. Confetti and Julie Curtain Julie Curtain had a banner evening Friday taking the top two spots in the USHJA National Hunter Derby. First place honors and the blue ribbon went to Mimi Wasburn’s Confetti and second place to Donna Basinger’s Miramax. Julie also took seventh place honors on Golinkski Equine, LLC’s Rainbow Road. “We’re so incredibly proud of Confetti!” said owner Mimi Washburn. “He’s come an incredibly long way in the year we’ve been at New Vintage Farm with Julie Curtin and we couldn’t be more thankful for everything she has done for us”.
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Dressage in the Rockies I, II and III a Resounding Success
Wednesday, August 14 2013
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Parker, CO – August 13, 2013 – Parker Adventist Hospital Dressage in the Rockies I, II and III, presented by Horseware Ireland and held at the picturesque Colorado Horse Park (CHP) Aug. 5-7, was the ideal opportunity for riders to earn points and qualifying scores for Regional Dressage Championships while enjoying the summer Colorado weather.
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Olivia Woodson and Butterfly Kisses Win 2013 USEF Pony Medal Finals
Monday, August 12 2013
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Lexington, KY- August 11, 2013 – Today’s 2013 United States Equestrian Federation Pony Medal Final was the perfect conclusion to a close to perfect week at the 2013 USEF Pony Finals for best friends Emma Kurtz and Olivia Woodson. Kurtz was extremely successful in the hunter divisions throughout the week, and today Woodson bested a field of nearly 190 riders to win the 2013 USEF Pony Medal Finals, while Kurtz finished in a close second. The equitation class, held in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park, marked the final event at this year’s USEF Pony Finals
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Traders Point USHJA International Hunter Derby Win Makes Kelley Farmer First Million-Dollar Hunter Rider
Monday, August 12 2013
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Zionsville, IL – August 11, 2013 - The Traders Point Hunt Charity Show grounds were a buzz with activity anticipating the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby held in the Grand Prix field of the gorgeous Wild Acres Farm. The horse show did not disappoint spectators with activities for the whole family including pony rides, bouncy houses, shopping and plenty of food.
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Hana Bieling and Canterbrook Prince Charming Awarded Small Pony Hunter Championship at 2013 USEF Pony Finals
Saturday, August 10 2013
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Lexington, KY – August 9, 2013 - The rain started to pour as the day wound down at the 2013 United States Equestrian Federation Pony Finals, but it did not put a damper on the kids’ spirit as they showcased their skills. The Large Pony Hunters took center stage in the Walnut Ring this morning as they completed their Model and Under Saddle phases where Taylor St Jacques and Enjoy The Laughter took home both blue ribbons.
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Jim Ifko and Dublin Street Race through the Valley to Victory
Saturday, August 10 2013
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Calgary, Alberta – Overnight rain could not dampen the spirits of the competitors yesterday at Anderson Ranch for the second day of the Rocky Mountain Classic I tournament. Two hunters rings and three jumper rings, including the Grand Prix field, were all in full swing on a day that proved to be a little chillier than is normal for summertime in the Rocky Mountains. International Course Designer Werner Deeg (GER) set a spectacular course in the always impressive Wood Automotive Group Grand Prix field
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Daisy Farish and Sassafras Creek Claim Championship in Regular Medium Pony Hunters at USEF Pony Finals
Saturday, August 10 2013
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Lexington, KY – August 8, 2013 - Daisy Farish and Sassafras Creek stayed cool under pressure to turn in an impressive round over fences and secure the Regular Medium Pony Hunter Championship at the United States Equestrian Federation Pony Finals. Farish and Sassafras Creek, owned by Redfield Farm of Califon, NJ, came into the day with the lead in the division after strong finishes in the model and under saddle classes, and they staked their claim to the championship with an emphatic win in the over fences.
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Clean Sweep for Jenny Karazissis at the $25,000 Franktown Meadows International Hunter Derby
Friday, August 09 2013
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Carson City, NV – August 5, 2013 - Historically, the number 21 is related to celebration, whether it is for a 21st birthday or dealing blackjack at a casino. At the $25,000 Franktown Meadows International Hunter Derby, located just outside Reno, NV, it was fitting to have 21 fabulous horse and rider combinations. Course designer and show manager Phil Devita exclaimed, “This was a perfect number for a standalone derby of this magnitude.” Each horse and rider combination attempted round one of 13 fences and 4 options set at 4’3″.
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Quintana and Bialda Speed to 1.30m Win and Championship
Friday, August 09 2013
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Hampton Falls, NH – August 9, 2013 – In a rain shortened schedule on Friday at the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament in Hampton Falls, NH, Ramiro Quintana and his talented young jumper Bialda raced to his second victory in as many days, topping a field of just sixteen to win the 1.30m Jumpers Time First Round class on the grand prix field at the Silver Oak Equestrian Center. A not heavy, but steady rain fell throughout the day across New Hampshire and was forecast to end early this evening with clearing skies overnight
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