Thanks to New Vocations, Thoroughbreds Shine in Their Second Careers
Monday, July 25 2011
During the month of July, New Vocations is hosting horse show events that spotlight Thoroughbreds competing off the track. The first event was held Sunday July 9th and 10th where nearly 40 Thoroughbreds gathered at the Kentucky Horse Park to compete in two Thoroughbred restricted Hunter/Jumper classes. This was the second consecutive year New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program partnered with the Robert Murphy Horse Show to put on a first class event that attracted Thoroughbreds from surrounding states. Sharp Dressed Guy won the $2500 Thoroughbred Hunter Classic sponsored by Homewrecker Racing. Owned by Bridget McNeese the Devil Is Due gelding was bred by Dr. John Cummins and trained at Keeneland as a two and three year old, but never showed much speed. McNeese took him on as a show horse at age four. “I’d kept my eye on him since he was a baby and even told Cummins that he would make a great hunter,” explained McNeese. “As soon as the decision was made to retire him I got him as a show project. He has excelled ever since.” Sharp Dressed Guy competing in the New Vocations Thoroughbred Hunter Classic Sweet William who raced as Bait n Switch won the $2500 New Vocations Thoroughbred Mini Prix sponsored by Castleton Lyons for the second year in a row. Now 17 years old, the Digression gelding raced 16 times primarily at Mountaineer and Pimlico. He retired and became a very successful Eventer. Currently owned and trained by Elaine Schott from River Mountain Farm and shown by Natassia Hovey, Sweet William has excelled as a Jumper. “He continues to amaze us by his huge heart. He has always been the barn favorite,” shared Schott
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Winners Circle Roundup from Horse Shows by the Bay
Sunday, July 24 2011
Brian Shook & Courage 68 winning the $30,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City @ Horse Shows by the Bay, Series I.
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A Look Back at Aachen
Friday, July 22 2011
It was a mixed bag of results for the American riders who traveled far and wide in order to attend the famed World Equestrian Festival, held annually in Aachen, Germany. But the world’s most prestigious multi-discipline, annual equestrian competition did not disappoint in awe-inspiring competition from the world’s best. Photographer John Minoprio captured these lasting images from Aachen 2011, enjoy. Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum had planned to retire her great mount Shutterfly this year, but after winning the Warsteiner Prize class in the Main Stadium on July 13, she decided to move his retirement up, so that he could go out on top. In front of a packed stadium on Sunday, Shutterfly was retired in a moving ceremony. Meredith couldn't hold back her tears as she gave a speech from the back of her horse, thanking him for his many years of incredible results in international show jumping
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Peters and Ravel Take Second in Grand Prix Freestyle
Monday, July 18 2011
Ward and Rothchild Win Yageo Prize at Aachen CHIO by Jennifer Wood for USEF Aachen, Germany - Team USA wrapped up the 2011 World Equestrian Festival CHIO in Aachen, Germany, with more strong performances, including a second-place finish for Steffen Peters and Ravel in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDIO and a win for show jumper McLain Ward on Rothchild.
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Sidelines Magazine and The Fidelity Investments® Jumper Classic® Team Up for Great Offer
Wednesday, June 29 2011
Hampton Falls, New Hampshire –Here’s a special offer for New England horse lovers only. Sidelines and The Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic have teamed up to offer new subscribers from New England two complimentary General Admission Tickets** to the $75,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix, featuring Olympic show jumping, on Sunday, September 18 th . This is a very special opportunity to watch the top international riders from the U.S. compete over a challenging Grand Prix jump course at the spectacular show grounds of Silver Oak Equestrian Center in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. Sidelines magazine follows the show circuits across the country and is the sponsor of dozens of major horse shows and events in the U.S. & Canada. Regular departments and features in Sidelines include: Gossip from the show grounds and polo fields, rider/trainer/player profiles and interviews, horse show/event briefs, and in-depth articles. Subscribe now at: www.sidelinesnews.com to be on top of the latest news in the equestrian world of show jumping and get to view the only International horse show in New England! To receive your complimentary tickets the the 2011 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic just add the code 2Tickets in the promo box at the check out, it is that simple! For more information about the Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic in September please visit www.jumperclassic.com or email info@jumperclassic.com **Tickets: Value $50 Subscription must be purchased by August 26, 2011 through www.sidelinesnews.com About Fidelity Investments Fidelity Investments is one of the world’s largest providers of financial services, with assets under administration of more than $3.7 trillion, including managed assets of nearly $1.6 trillion, as of May 31, 2011.
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Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic Begins July 8
Tuesday, June 28 2011
New this year – National Hunter Classic and a Second Grand Prix MORELAND HILLS, Ohio – June 28, 2011 – The Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic opens next Friday, July 8, at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Moreland Hills, Ohio, and will run through Saturday, July 23. Competitors from around the country will be traveling to the Chagrin Valley for this prestigious event. The Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic will begin with the Schneider Saddlery Opening Weekend, Friday, July 8 through Sunday, July 10, featuring local competitors. Opening day, Friday, July 8, the Classic will once again welcome the Riders with Disabilities competition, beginning at 9:30 a.m
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83rd Annual Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Charity Horse Show
Wednesday, June 15 2011
$25,000 Equestrian Sport Productions Grand Prix winners, Vick Russell aboard Lucky One are presented with the blue ribbon at the 83rd Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Charity Horse Show. On hand for the presentation were Mark, Katherine and Nicole Bellissimo with ESP; Roger and Jennifer Smith, Vice President TR&HC and horse show chairwoman; Chuck Lingerfelt, TR&HC President; Lucky One owners, Lily Hahn and Ben Rosichan; trophy donor, Linda Lee Reynolds; and members of the Russell family The 83 rd Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Charity Horse Show held the $25,000 Equestrian Sport Productions Grand Prix on Saturday June 11 th . Course designer Doug Russell presented a technical course that whittled down the field of 25 to only 2 riders, each with 2 rides in the jumpoff. A familiar sight for shows in the Southeast, it was Tryon’s own Vick Russell and Aiken’s Daniel Geitner left to duel it out for the win. Vick made it through the first round clear with Lily Hahn’s Lucky One and his own Here’s the Deal. Daniel brought Fit to Print Farm’s Camera Ready and Karen Kerby’s T/Salemon to the second round. Vick laid down the only clear round with Lucky One, who both he and owner Lily Hahn have had great success with in the Grand Prix
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How Do Horses Define Your Style?
Friday, June 03 2011
The Definition of Style Contest, sponsored by SmartPak Whether it’s the hay that’s decorating your hair when you rush into the office in the morning, or your favorite accessory with an equine twist, we know that somehow, horses define your style. So we partnered with SmartPak to ask you to show off your equestrian style! Read on: What stylish equestrian item can you not live without?
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