The 2013 Chicago Hunter Derby Gets TV Spots on Chicago’s own, WGN Mid Day News and CBS Chicago Equestrian Fashion Segment and Morning Show Give…
Wednesday, September 04 2013
Antioch, IL – August 30, 201 3 – The 2013 Chicago Hunter Derby presented by Chicago Equestrian’s for a Cause will be featured in several TV segments this next week to increase exposure for the event to be held on September 7 th and 8 th in Antioch at Rush and Carl Weeden’s Annali Farm. On Tuesday, September 3 rd , Chicago’s own, WGN Mid Day News will feature an equestrian fashion segment during the 11:00am news show.
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It’s All About the Hounds
Sunday, September 01 2013
When you slide the unlock button to switch off the marimba at 4:30 A.M. there had better be something wondrous waiting for you. In this case, it is the glorious sunrise over the Cheshire stables in Unionville, Pennsylvania.
Ferreira Earns Grand Championship At The Hampton Classic Children’s hunters shine on show’s third day.
Saturday, August 31 2013
Bridgehampton, NY-August 28, 2013 – Children’s hunters, both horses and ponies, took over the hunter rings in Tuesday’s edition of the 38th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show.
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Driving brings this year’s test events for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy to successful close
Monday, August 26 2013
Chester Weber (USA) came out on top at the Driving test event for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy, the third of the FEI disciplines to be tested this month. The American driver, who made a strong start with an impressive Dressage mark of 34.63 points, finished the three days on 108.24, over 17 points clear of runner-up Ludwig Weinmayr of Germany (125.54)
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Victoria Press Tops $50,000 Hampton Classic Hunter Derby Junior rider beats 42-horse field to open 38th Annual Hampton Classic.
Monday, August 26 2013
Bridgehampton, NY-August 25, 2013 – Victoria Press, of New York, N.Y., rode her horse Mayfair to victory in the $50,000 Hampton Classic Hunter Derby, presented by Meadow View Farms, on the opening day of the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Press-at 14 the youngest rider in the 42-horse starting field-confidently guided Mayfair to the best score of the second round to claim the blue ribbon and the $15,000 prize with a two-round score of 178.5. Darragh Kenny urged O’Ryan (171.0) to second place and a $10,000 prize, and Molly Ashe-Crawley claimed the $7,500 third-place prize on Ennzo (170.0)
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Rebecca Clawson and Freeport Capture Adult Amateur 18-35 Hunter Championship at Fieldstone Summer Showcase II
Monday, August 26 2013
Halifax, MA – August 24, 2013 – The Adult Hunters took center stage today in the Main Hunter Ring as the Fieldstone Summer Showcase II came to a close this weekend. Laurie Barna led the way by capturing both the championship and reserve championship honors in the Adult Amateur 36 & Over Hunters with Laguna and Tycoon, respectively
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Diary of a Podium Hopeful: Last Days of Qualification
Sunday, August 25 2013
by Sophie St.Clair The qualification period for the Children’s and Adult Amateur Western Regional Jumper Championships closes Monday, August 26, 2013. Points will continue to be tabulated to determine the top 12 riders and the makeup of teams
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Shawn Casady Maintains Consistent Lead in Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Standings
Thursday, August 22 2013
Lexington, KY – August 22, 2013 – Shawn Casady won the opening class in the 2013 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, and he’s been a front runner in the series’ leading rider standings ever since. Following last weeks Bluegrass Festival Horse Show, Casady tops the standings with a total of 975 points. With both a first and second place finish in the Bluegrass Festival’s $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby, Meredith Darst sits second with 800 points
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LAURA CHAPOT TO DEFEND GRAND PRIX TITLE AT 2nd ANNUAL DEVON FALL CLASSIC
Thursday, August 22 2013
DEVON, Pa.— Following a hugely successful and popular inauguration last year, the Devon Fall Classic, featuring an all-jumper show with boutique shopping, music, delicious food and rides and games, will be held Sept. 12-15 at the Devon show grounds on Route 30. Laura Chapot of Neshanic Station, N.J., who won the $25,000 Devon Fall Classic Grand Prix last year on Umberto and also placed third on Zealous, is bringing both back this year in defense of her title
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Good Food Hunting: Strawberry Cream Shake
Thursday, August 22 2013
By Kat Wojtylak The strawberry and cream shake gets a boost from freeze dried berries since frozen fruits aren’t always ideal in terms of taste. Summer is coming to an end, and with it the winding down of show season
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