Hunters Vie for USHJA/World Championship Hunter Rider Earnings at Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival
Thursday, July 12 2012
Traverse City, MI – July 11, 2012 – The summer heat wave transfixing most of the country last week, subsided substantially today as the Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival welcomed exhibitors for a second highly contested week of competition. All of the professional hunter riders had their eye on earning precious points in this week’s USHJA/World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) member event. The USHJA/WCHR program, designed to recognize and celebrate the hunter rider, awards the USHJA/WCHR member event status to only a select few competitions in each geographical region. Based on quality, membership votes, rigorous criteria and evaluation, Horse Shows by the Bay is only one of six horse shows in the Midwest region to be accredited with the coveted WCHR designation. Leading the week off in the R.L.
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Rescue Partnership Gives Horses a Second Chance
Thursday, July 12 2012
Dr. Lombardi & Paint MADISON, N.J
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Cover Girl 27 Picture Perfect in $30,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City
Monday, July 09 2012
Traverse City , MI – July 8, 2012 – Ideal conditions and a big bright blue beautiful sky set the stage for the $30,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City today at Horse Shows By the Bay in scenic Traverse City, Michigan. Series I of Horse Shows By the Bay came to a close this afternoon reading like a textbook edition of stellar competition with the last chapter highlighting an amazing performance by Mr.
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Sarah and Zar: Love at First Sight xx
Monday, July 09 2012
Sometimes when I look back at all the experiences and situations life has given me, I remember some more than others. Some are engrained into my heart and soul forever. I will never forget my first pony ride, my very first horse, the first passing of a horse, and my first realization that I am on this earth to be me, all of me.
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Thomas Cervelli and Alissa Kinsey Win NAL Classics in Vermont
Monday, July 09 2012
East Dorset, Vermont – Thomas Cervelli of Hanover, MA, won the $1,500 NAL/WIHS Children’s Jumper Classic on Saturday, July 7, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012. Thomas Cervelli and Contino 5 won the $1,500 NAL/WIHS Children’s Jumper Classic on Saturday, July 7, at the Vermont Summer Festival.
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2012 Spruce Meadows Summer Series Wraps Up
Monday, July 09 2012
(SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): With a record five day crowd of 117,336 braving the heat, the 2012 Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ Tournament was wrapped up on the last day of the Spruce Meadows Summer Series. Murray Roth, Vice President Finance & CFO Akita Drilling presenting the winners’ trophy to Daniel Bluman. (Photo by Spruce Meadows Media Services) With the Olympics fast approaching, the Sunday of the ‘North American’ Tournament marks the last International competition for many riders before the opening ceremonies in London.
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Stars and Stripes Shine in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup
Sunday, July 08 2012
(SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): The sun and the stars and stripes were shining, and 38,110 people came out to Spruce Meadows to enjoy International-level sport and a celebration of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee with the ATCO Power Queen Elizabeth II Cup, on the Saturday of the 2012 Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ Tournament. Rob Lindstrand, District Vice President TD Commercial Banking and today's winner: Eric Lamaze. (Photo by Spruce Meadows Media Services) The fans also came out for a complimentary breakfast, and took a seat to watch the TD Cup.
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Genevieve Zock Wins $5,000 Hunter Derby in Vermont
Sunday, July 08 2012
East Dorset, Vermont – Genevieve Zock of Scarsdale, NY, emerged victorious in the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 5, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Genevieve Zock and HH Confession won the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 5, during the opening week of the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT
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Madden and Mademoiselle Win Lafarge Cup
Saturday, July 07 2012
(SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): Families from all walks of life came out to Spruce Meadows on Friday to enjoy Presidents Choice Hot Dogs, Pepsi, and International-level sport on day three of the 2012 Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ Tournament. Kent Farrington (USA) aboard Venus, champions of the Pepsi Challenge.
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