Meredith Darst Finishes One-Two in $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show
Monday, August 19 2013
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Lexington, KY – August 18, 2013 – A week of the nation’s best hunter derby competition came to a close today at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show with the final hunter highlight event, the $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby. Today’s USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Kentucky Horse Park marked the fifth event in the seven-part Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, throughout which Meredith Darst has been extremely successful.
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Boston Pride Reigns as Ireland’s Paul O’Shea Brings $50,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix Victory and $25,000 Boston Strong Rider Bonus Home at the…
Sunday, August 18 2013
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Halifax, MA – August 17, 2013 – The luck of the Irish was with Paul O’Shea this afternoon at the Fieldstone Show Park as he piloted Instant Karma to the victory in the $50,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix, presented by Gallo Dark Horse Wine, Ocean Spray and Samuel Adams, narrowly beating Boston Bruins owner, Charlie Jacobs. Not only did O’Shea claim the win, but because of his back to back victories, he nailed down the inaugural $25,000 Boston Strong Rider Bonus check.
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Two Victories in Valkenswaard for Eric Lamaze
Saturday, August 17 2013
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Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – 2008 Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze made two trips to the winner’s circle on opening day of competition at CSI Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, running August 16 to 18. A marquee event on the Longines Global Champions Tour (GCT), the three-day show jumping event is staged at the home stable of GCT founder, Jan Tops, and attracts the best horse-rider combinations in the sport
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Washington International Horse Show Tickets Now on Sale
Friday, August 16 2013
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WASHINGTON , August 15, 2013—The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for its 2013 competition, which will run Oct. 22-27, 2013, at Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C.
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Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities Returns to the Hampton Classic Horse Show
Thursday, August 15 2013
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Bridgehampton, NY- August 15, 2013 -The Hampton Classic Horse Show, returning to Bridgehampton, NY, August 25 – September 1, is proud to once again host the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities (LIHSSRD) Championships. The Hampton Classic Horse Show features more than 100 classes of competition for horses and riders of all ages
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David Blake Pairs with Park Lane to Win $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers at the Bluegrass Festival
Thursday, August 15 2013
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Lexington, KY – August 14, 2013 - David Blake piloted the up-and-coming young horse Park Lane to a win in the $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers to kick off the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show’s jumper divisions. Earlier in the day, Christi Israel rode Bull Run’s Zino Platinum to first place in the 1.35m Open Jumpers. David Blake and Park Lane The $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers was run as a speed class over the course designed by Allen Rheinheimer
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The Benefits of Rubber Aisle Pavers
Thursday, August 15 2013
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Is the flooring of your barn or outside walkways looking worn or tired? If you have areas of flooring in your facilities which are less than ideal, you might want to look into rubber aisle pavers
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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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Adena’s Chance- Available for Adoption!
Thursday, August 08 2013
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Adena’s Chance, aka “Chance” is a 16.1 hh Bay gelding. He is available in Marysville, OH for $500.
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Northwind Marin, Show Me Love, and Yes It’s True Receive Green Pony Hunter Championship Titles at Day Two of 2013 US Pony Finals
Thursday, August 08 2013
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Lexington, KY – The first championship titles of the US Hunter Pony Championship presented by Sallee Horse Vans were claimed Wednesday as the Green Hunter ponies completed their final phase of competition in the 2013 US Pony Finals. The judging panel of Chance Arakelian, William Sparks, and Jeff Wirthman assessed the hunter ponies in the Kentucky Horse Park’s Walnut Arena until weather caused the Under Saddle phase of the Medium Regular Pony Hunters to be moved to the Covered Arena. Emma Kurtz’s success continued as she claimed the Medium Green Pony Hunter Championship, Small Green Pony Hunter Championship, and finally the Overall Green Pony Hunter Championship
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