2013 Atlanta Summerfest Show Series Wrap Up
Wednesday, August 28 2013
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
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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Pablo Barrios Increases Lead in Hagyard Challenge Series Standings
Wednesday, August 21 2013
Lexington, KY – August 21, 2013 - Pablos Barrios and his talented mare Zara Leandra have been almost unstable thus far in the 2013 Hagyard Challenge Series. The pair kicked things off by winning the first class in May, and they then garnered wins in both the third and fourth classes of the series.
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Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra Leap to Victory in $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix
Monday, August 19 2013
Lexington, KY – August 18, 2013 – Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra returned to the Rolex Stadium with a vengeance after a close second place finish in Friday’s $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic. They edged out Kristen VanderVeen and Bull Run’s Eternal by less than .2 seconds in the jump-off to claim the title in today’s $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington. Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra Eight riders from the field of 31 starters advanced to the jump-off after clear trips over the first round course set by Allen Rheinheimer
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Silver Oak Jumper Tournament Wrap Up Report
Saturday, August 17 2013
Hampton Falls, NH – August 15, 2013 – The inaugural edition of the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament is entered into the record books and will go down as one of the most successful debuts of any new horse show in the United States. Universal praise came from riders, owners and spectators alike for the show, held at the beautiful Silver Oak Equestrian Center in Hampton Falls, NH.
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Quintana and Bialda Speed to 1.30m Win and Championship
Friday, August 09 2013
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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Laura Renwick speeds away with the spoils on Ladies’ Day
Sunday, August 04 2013
Britain’s number one female rider Laura Renwick raced to victory today in the Sky Sports Speed Classic, finishing more than 2sec clear of her nearest rival. Her mare Beluga swept round Kelvin Bywater’s 1.45m course, and though last-drawn Guy Williams looked to be fast, he wasn’t quick enough and had to settle for second place with Bijou van de Vijfheide. Rather aptly for Ladies’ Day, all of the top four horses in this class were mares.
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Thunderbird Show Park Welcomes JustWorld As Charity Partner For Third Year With An Array of Fundraising Events
Saturday, August 03 2013
Langley, British Columbia – August 2, 2013 - Three years ago the Thunderbird Show Park teamed up with JustWorld International for their Adopt A Project Campaign.
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Geoff Luckett cruises to victory at Hickstead
Thursday, August 01 2013
Showjumper Geoff Luckett took advantage of his last-drawn position to win the final class today at the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead (30 July – 4 August).
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Stephanie Novas and Amyra R Claim $10,000 1.40m Open Jumper Stake Triumph at Equifest I
Monday, July 29 2013
Wayne, IL – July 27, 2013 - The applause and excitement could be heard resounding throughout the Lamplight Equestrian Center this afternoon as the $10,000 1.40m Open Stake got underway in the Grand Prix Ring. It was the fourth day of Equifest I, and the nation’s top riders gathered to show under the blue skies for their share in the prize money, and the coveted $500 SSG Digital Riding Glove promotion bonus. Only three horse and rider combinations were able to ride the first course clear and progress into the arduous jump-off.
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