Olympic Veterans and Grand Prix Champions Highlight Entries for Lake Placid Horse Shows
Tuesday, June 18 2013
Lake Placid, New York—June 13, 2013— The 2013 Lake Placid and I Love New York Horse Shows, Presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC, are right around the corner. The two-week long horse show series, which features the 44 th annual Lake Placid Horse Show, June 25-30, and the 36 th annual I Love New York Horse Show, July 2-7, attracts many of the nation’s top riders to its North Elba Showgrounds. Once again, Olympic veterans, past Lake Placid Grand Prix champions and international show jumping stars headline the shows’ entries. The two-week horse show series hosts all levels of competition ranging from young children on ponies to grand prix competitors and Olympic medalists, all competing for over $535,000 in prizes.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Kristy McCormack-Herrara Rocks the Derby and Benjamin Simpkins Wins Big During Week One of the Saratoga Classic Horse Show
Tuesday, June 18 2013
Saratoga Springs, NY. June 15, 2013- Despite days of torrential rain all exhibitors were able to compete in the divisions in which they were entered. The Skidmore College Saratoga Classic Horse Show (SCHS) staff worked tirelessly to move classes and adjust the daily schedules so that everyone would get their time in the ring.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Susan Treabess (USA) and Kamiakin Top Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3*
Monday, June 17 2013
Susan Treabess (USA) and Kamiakin Top Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3* Developing Riders Earn Their Qualifying Scores for the 2014 World Equestrian Games Rancho Murieta, CA-June 16, 2013- As the Pura Raza Espanol, Kamiakin, made its way down to X on the centerline, Susan Treabess (USA) cracked a smile. The Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3* crowd erupted in cheering for the stallion and his Grade IV rider who had just completed an outstanding freestyle
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
David Marcus Scores Grand Prix Hattrick at CDI3* Rockwood
Monday, June 17 2013
Rockwood, Ontario – Canadian Olympian David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, made a clean sweep of the grand prix division at the CDI3* Angelstone International Dressage Tournament held June 14 through 16 in Rockwood, ON. Riding his 2012 London Olympic mount, Chrevi’s Capital, Marcus won both the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Freestyle while Don Kontes stood in the winner’s circle following the Grand Prix Special. Marcus and Chrevi’s Capital topped a nine-horse starting field with a score of 69.81% earned from the five-member panel of international judges. Riding Don Kontes, Marcus took third place with a score of 66.62%, finishing behind his 2012 London Olympic teammate Jacqueline Brooks and D Niro who scored 67.51%. Both of Marcus’s horses are owned by Deborah Kinzinger. “Capital hasn’t shown since February, so it was nice to get him back in the show ring,” said Marcus, 32. “He felt fresh and happy in his job. It was a nice, clean test. It was fairly conservative, but since he hadn’t shown in a while, my goal was simply to go in and have no mistakes.” Both the Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle were held on Saturday evening in front of hundreds of spectators. Marcus and Chrevi’s Capital, a 13-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding (Chrevi’s Cavallo x Weinberg), rode their musical freestyle for the third time in competition, having debuted their new program at the prestigious CDI5* World Dressage Masters Palm Beach in January. Compiled by Joost Peters of The Netherlands and featuring the music of George Michael and WHAM!, their freestyle performance earned the winning score of 72.73% to hold off Brooks and D Niro with 72.33%
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Small Pair- Available for Adoption!
Monday, June 17 2013
Small Pair, aka “Pair” is a 2007, chestnut mare. She is 15.3 hands from Hummelstown, PA with an adoption fee of $600. Pair is a lovely mare who will steal your heart with her golden personality! This sweet mare is quiet and well mannered enough to be ground tied while she is groomed, tacked, and bathed
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
About To Take Off On A Really Big Adventure
Monday, June 17 2013
For some reason, the title is as far as we got yesterday at Dulles International Airport – don’t ask, cuz we haven’t the foggiest clue. We couldn’t type once we keyed in the title, it was a bit strange. It’s been a strange few weeks – almost surreal
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
A Father’s Day Tribute to A Dad Who Liked To Horse Around
Sunday, June 16 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Riding high on my dad’s shoulders – an early riding lesson of sorts! My dad, who passed away six years ago, was not a horsey guy.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Andres Rodriguez and Caballito Find Clear Path to Win $33,000 Talisman Energy Cup 1.50m at Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ Tournament
Sunday, June 16 2013
Ward and Wannahave Speed to Derby Victory, Dinan and Sandro Beat Large Jump-off Field in CN ‘Fast Track’ Derby For Immediate Release Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. (SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): There were three very different but all very exciting competitions today at the Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ Tournament today. Andres Rodriguez (VEN) and Caballito captured the top prize as the only double clear in the $33,000 Talisman Energy Cup 1.50m.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Hot Dog Todd- Available for Adoption!
Wednesday, June 12 2013
This conscientious trotting gelding needs a family to love and serve. Hot Dog Todd, aka “Todd”, is a 15.2 hand, bay gelding, ready to adopt for free.
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
Angel Karolyi Claims $75,000 Upperville Jumper Classic
Tuesday, June 11 2013
Upperville, Virginia – Venezuela’s Angel Karolyi braved the wet weather to claim victory aboard Amigo in the $75,000 Upperville Jumper Classic on Sunday, June 9, at the Upperville Colt and Horse Show in Upperville, Virginia. Karolyi and Amigo, a nine-year-old Zangersheide gelding, topped a starting field of 27 horse and rider combinations to capture the win over a course that left many struggling. Not a single rider completed the first round fault-free, with 10 opting to retire.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs