Canadian Show Jumping Tournament Opens at Caledon Equestrian Park
Thursday, September 20 2012
Lexus Arbuckle of Guelph, ON, guided Castor van de Kranenburg to victory in the 1.40m Junior/Amateur competition held on opening day of the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament in Palgrave, ON Photo ©Cealy Tetly Palgrave, Ontario – Local competitor Christi McQuaker of Schomberg, ON, opened the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament (CSJT) with the first win of the day on Wednesday, September 19. The five-day international show jumping competition runs through September 23 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON, which was recently named the official equestrian venue of the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. McQuaker topped the 1.35m Jumper Welcome riding Jameson and also took fifth place with Falco de Lizami. Both horses are owned by Jessica Mawson
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2012 Devon Fall Classic
Wednesday, September 19 2012
September 13 through the 16th saw the inauguration of the Devon Fall Classic. Parking and admission to the new event were entirely free, a pleasant surprise after I had pulled a twenty out of my wallet to enter the lot. The event, dedicated to jumpers of all ages and education, was punctuated on Saturday evening by a $7500 High Junior Amateur Owner and the signature event, the $25,000 Devon Fall Classic.
David Marcus Dressage Shines in Saugerties
Wednesday, September 19 2012
“David Marcus and Don Kontes placed third in the Grand Prix Special at the CDI-W NEDA Fall Festival held September 13 to 16 in Saugerties, New York.” Saugerties, New York – Canadian Olympian David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, enjoyed a successful weekend at the CDI-W NEDA Fall Festival held September 13-16 in Saugerties, New York. In the Grand Prix, Marcus placed third with Chrevi’s Capital, who scored 67.957% to finish just ahead of barn mate Don Kontes, who earned 67.532% from the five-member panel of international judges. A total of 15 horses competed in the Grand Prix.
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Ian Millar and Hickstead to be Inducted into Jump Canada Hall of Fame
Wednesday, September 19 2012
Iam Millar will be inducted into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame in November Photo ©Cealy Tetly Toronto, Ontario – In an incredibly special evening honouring the greatest ambassadors of our sport, Canadian show jumping legends Ian Millar (Builder) and Hickstead (Show Jumper Horse) will be the only two inductees at this year’s Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala. Presented by BMO Financial Group, the seventh annual black-tie event will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2012, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON.
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$200,000 American Gold Cup Title Goes to Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino
Wednesday, September 19 2012
North Salem, NY – September 16, 2012 – Peter Leone, aboard Lincourt Gino, sailed to the win as the only double clear horse and rider combination in the starting field of 29 at the $200,000 American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, on Sunday. The day dawned cool with fluffy clouds dotting the sky, while the wind billowed the tents dotting the show grounds.
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Tracy Fenney and MTM Centano Win $35,000 Double H Farm Jumper Classic at The American Gold Cup
Monday, September 17 2012
Tracy Fenney and MTM Centano fly to first in the Double H Farm Jumper Classic North Salem, NY – Tracy Fenney of Flower Mound, Texas, came away with the win in the $35,000 Double H Farm Classic 4* on Saturday at The American Gold Cup.
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Christine McCrea And Romantovich Take One Lead the Way in $50,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier
Sunday, September 16 2012
Christine McCrea and Romantovich Take One win The American Gold Cup Qualifier North Salem, NY-September 14, 2012 -Christine McCrea jumped ahead of the competition Friday to place first in the $50,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier at the picturesque Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The day was clear and warm to welcome the 50 entrants to the final class of the day on the spectacular grass Grand Prix field. Six entries went clear and headed to the jump-off. McCrea had the winning time with 40.830 seconds aboard Romantovich Take One owned by Candy Tribble.
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$50,000 Blenheim Grand Prix Results
Sunday, September 16 2012
Stewart and Bristol are Simply The Best! San Juan Capistrano, CA – September 14, 2012 – Congratulations to Rusty Stewart and the incredible Bristol for their brilliant performance tonight in the $50,000 Blenheim World Cup Grand Prix, presented by Summit General Insurance Agency. Rusty Stewart and Bristol are clearly untouchable winning back to back World Cup Grand Prix victories. Stewart and Bristol also won the $50,000 Showpark World Cup Grand Prix just two weeks ago in Del Mar, CA
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U.S. Polo Team Heading to China for Super Nations Cup
Friday, September 14 2012
Professional teams from U.S., Argentina, England and Hong Kong to compete in inaugural event September 14, 2012 (Wellington, FL) – As polo continues to grow across the globe, powerhouse teams from the U.S. and three other countries have emerged to battle it out for top international honors in the inaugural Fortune Heights Super Nations Cup. The 24-goal handicap tournament will take place October 1-5 at China’s exclusive Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club and will feature world-class professional players from the U.S., Argentina, England and Hong Kong
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Jennifer Alfano and Miss Lucy Sweep the High Performance Hunters at 66th Annual Buffalo International Horse Show
Friday, September 14 2012
Jennifer Alfano and Miss Lucy swept the first day of the High Performance Hunters at the Buffalo International Horse Show. Photo by: Kendall Bierer/PMG. Buffalo, NY – September 12, 2012 - The Indoor Arena was filled with hunter excitement as the first day of the Buffalo International Horse Show (BIHS) commenced at the Buffalo Equestrian Center.
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