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Germany shares European Young Riders team gold with Great Britain
The German Young Rider team has been declared joint-gold medallists with the British team of the 2010 European Young Rider Eventing Championships in Pardubice (CZE). The German team was originally awarded team silver behind the British quartet of Tom McKeown, Emily Parker, Laura Collett and Emily Llewellyn, but a subsequent decimal-point correction to the Dressage scores meant that the two teams remarkably finished on exactly the same score.
Aug 29, 2010, 10:48
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Tosh and Lonestar Victorious in 2010
Hunt Tosh waited in anticipation after his final round. He’d dominated the first round and after a powerful second round he thought there was a chance this night could be his. It wasn’t until the scores went up that he knew he’d become the winner of the second annual 2010 $100,000 The Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals.
It was August 21, the night everyone had been anxiously waiting for, and there were only two more rounds to go before Tosh’s victory was secured. Being held in the lovely venue of the indoor arena at the Kentucky Horse Park only added to the thrill and for a touch of class and tradition, black tie dress was asked.
Aug 28, 2010, 14:42
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Southeast US “Queen of Speed” Retires from Show Jumping
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| Shakira do Jacare with Sarah Owen & Sergio Campos ©Flashpoint Photography |
Shakira do Jacare, the brilliant 14 year-old Brazilian bred chestnut mare owned by Sarah Owen and Muny Sunk Stables officially retired from the sport of show jumping in an emotional ceremony during the 2010 Atlanta Summer Classics.
Dubbed the “Queen of Speed” by her competitors, Shakira’s presence alone at many a grand prix was enough to rattle the nerves of most seasoned jumpers. However, this mare’s story begins with Longwood Equestrian Center’s owner and professional rider Sergio Campos. Shakira was bred by Campos at his family’s ranch in Campo Grande, Brazil. She is the offspring of his champion stallion Primo, who died tragically in a barn accident in 1997. “She [Shakira] was very tough to break; it took a lot longer than most normal horses. I remember when she was a 3 year-old she jumped out of one of the paddocks…over 6 foot tall fencing! She always showed signs of being a Champion.” Campos shared then added with a laugh, “When we imported her to the US she had an accident loading onto the airplane and got 20 stitches in her rump. She missed that plane and arrived 2 weeks later. Proving both her headstrong nature and resilience.” A handy mare, known for her speed and turn-of-hoof, Shakira helped Campos lead the victory gallop in four Grand Prixs during their debut in 2005 as well as numerous mini prixs and Welcome Stakes throughout the Southeast. Over the next few years the number of wins only grew, but fate’s crossroad lay just ahead.
Jul 14, 2010, 16:26
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Two in a Row For Lisa Goldman and Morocco in $10,000 SJHOF High Junior/AO Jumper Classic at Showplace Spring Spectacular II
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| Lisa Goldman and Morocco won the $10,000 SJHOF High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic for the second week in a row at the Showplace Spring Spectacular II. Photos © 2010 Lauren Fisher/PMG |
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| Lisa Goldman and Morocco. Photos © 2010 Lauren Fisher/PMG |
For the second week in a row Lisa Goldman, of Hawthorn Woods, IL, earned the top prize in the $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame (SJHOF) High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic at the Showplace Spring Spectacular Horse Show Series. Showing at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL, Goldman topped the class for the second week riding Morocco, and also finished in second place riding Centurion B. Goldman then had the opportunity to watch her horse Fontaine jump to victory in the $7,500 Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic with rider Nora Laue. Also included in Sunday's competition was the $4,000 NAL Children's Jumper Classic, won by Barbara Ruzizka and Rebound, as well as the $4,000 NAL Adult Jumper Classic, won by Alissa Kinsey and Grisset.
Jun 21, 2010, 12:12
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The Event At Goose Downs
Announcing the 2010 Event plans
Months of discussion and planning for the running of the 2010 Event have resulted in plans for our remaining at Goose Downs Farm for this year. We are excited - thrilled - to announce –
·The addition of an Intermediate and a Pre-Comp course
·On grounds stabling for up to 120 horses
·Prize money in all Open Divisions above Novice
·YEH & FEH classes
We look forward to having you join us Labor Day Weekend 2010. Further updates will be coming as we know more. If you have questions or suggestions please contact us at MJRatGDF@aol.com.
Mar 29, 2010, 10:48
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Feb 26, 2010, 00:19
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NAYRC age restriction petition results
The Eventing Technical Committee met December 3 to consider the petition from the Young Rider coordinators. In deciding not to forward the request to the FEI, the Committee identified three areas of concern. First was the unintended consequences of the change. It is entirely possible that in seeking to correct one perceived injustice, the change would work to disenfranchise younger (14 – 15) riders. It is very likely that selection committees would opt to place older (19 – 20) riders with more experience and more experienced horses on a team rather than younger riders with less experience regardless of their ability.
Dec 15, 2009, 10:48
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USEF Announces Date and Location for the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships Pending Final FEI Approval
Pending final FEI approval, the USEF is announcing the following date and location for the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has received preliminary approval and is awaiting final allocation from the FEI Bureau.
Nov 16, 2009, 07:32
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AMERICAN HUNTER-JUMPER FOUNDATION INDEPENDENCE AFFIRMED
In the past 17 years the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation has set a standard for the sport of hunters. Having recently made the decision to maintain its independence, now the AHJF is looking ahead to its future with a renewed energy focused on bringing new ideas to the sport of hunters and the people who support it.
"During this past year the AHJF and the USHJA discussed the potential merger of the groups. Following considerable deliberation and discussion, the decision was made to not pursue this direction," said Louise Serio, AHJF Vice President.
Jun 17, 2009, 10:01
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Samantha Harrison Wins Best Child Rider at Flintridge Riding Club Children's Horse Show
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| Karen Healey student Samantha Harrison won the award for Best Child Rider at the Flintridge Riding Club Children's Horse Show. Photo © 2009 Jennifer Muncy. |
Karen Healey Stables competed at the Flintridge Riding Club's 88th Annual Children's Horse Show this weekend, April 24-26, 2009. The show was hosted by the Flintridge La Cañada Guild of the Huntington Memorial Hospital, and Karen Healey's riders picked up several wins during the three days of competition.
For the third straight year, Amanda Ballew won the award for Best Child Rider Trainer at the Flintridge Horse Show. Ballew is one of Karen Healey's assistant trainers and was presented with The Annie Lathrop Memorial Perpetual Trophy for her work with the young students.
May 13, 2009, 14:04
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CHATEAUBLOND EQUESTRIAN CENTER’S BENEFIT LUNCH “HELPING HAITIAN RIDERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS” FOLLOWED SPECIAL OLYMPICS & RAISED $14,000 AT PBIEC ON SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2009
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| Step by Step Foundation’s 13-year-old Daniela Stransky with one of the visiting young Special Olympic competitors from Haiti at benefit luncheon. Photo by S. Durieux. |
Romy Tschudi-Roy built a riding program at the Chateaublond Equestrian Center in 2004 that enriches the lives of handicapped children in Haiti. She welcomed 5 young special needs children from Haiti and their teachers, who joined fellow Special Olympics riders, supporters and sponsors at the 3rd Annual “Helping Haitian Riders With Special Needs” Luncheon to benefit the Chateaublond Equestrian Center. Held in the Blue Ribbon Club at the Palm Beach Equestrian Center in Wellington FL, the benefit raised awareness and $14,000 on Sunday March 22, 2009.
Earlier that morning, the Haitian youngsters competed in the Special Olympics along with 65 special needs equestrians from the United States. Each rider put their mounts, donated for the event from the nearby Vinceremos Therapeutic Rider Center, through their paces in different levels of competitions from “equitation” to “dressage.” International Grand Prix rider Georgina Bloomberg helped outfit the competitors from her own charity, “The Rider’s Closet.”
Apr 15, 2009, 13:37
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HILLARY DOBBS QUALIFIES FOR ROLEX FEI WORLD CUP FINALS ABOARD QUINCY B DURING $75,000 GRAND PRIX OF TAMPA
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| Hillary Dobbs riding Marlo in the $35,000 Tampa Bay Welcome Stakes, a qualifier for the $200,000 Budweiser American Invitation. : Photo by Randi Muster/Mustphoto |
HARVARD STUDENT WINS $35,000 TAMPA BAY WELCOME STAKE EARNING INVITE TO COMPETE IN UPCOMING 37TH ANNUAL $200,000 BUDWEISER AMERICAN INVITATIONAL
Hillary Dobbs secured her invitation to the Rolex FEI World Cup Final aboard Quincy B during the $75,000 Grand Prix of Tampa at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center in Tampa, Fl on Sunday, March 30, 2009. This was the last of the FEI World Cup Qualifier CSI-W events. By placing seventh, the full time 21 year old full time Harvard student made the cut and is now invited to compete in the prestigious show jumping event held in Las Vegas, NV.
Apr 15, 2009, 13:33
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VALENTINE’S DAY WILL SHOW A LOT OF HEART FOR THE AHJF HUNTER CLASSIC SPECTACULAR
On February 14, the top hunter riders will be hoping that they will be the lucky Valentine’s Day winner. On that evening, The American Hunter-Jumper Foundation will host its 13th annual AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular at the 2009 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL.
The riders may be thinking hearts and roses but when they enter the arena after qualifying for this no entry fee event, the top national amateur, junior and professional show hunter competitors will show their true heart to the judges under the lights in the beautiful all-weather footing International Arena. Watching from the International Club will be those taking part in the AHJF’s major fundraising dinner
Feb 10, 2009, 10:59
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Olympic Gold Medalist Eric Lamaze & Undercontract Top Field of 93 Starters In 1.40M
Canada's Olympic gold medalist Eric Lamaze and Undercontract topped a field of 93 starters in the 1.40-meter jumper class with a timed jumpoff at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Wednesday.
Undercontract, owned by Carol Sollak of Wellington, was clear in both rounds of the Olaf Petersen-designed course, hitting the timers in 29.829 secs in the jumpoff at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. That put them ahead of Norman Dello Joio, of Wellington, and Cotton Candy with Ireland's Shane Sweetnam and Saphir in third place.
Feb 6, 2009, 12:46
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Red Hills Horse Trials Cancelled Due To Economic Uncertainties
The Red Hills Horse Trials scheduled for March 13-15 has been cancelled. The organizing committee of Jane Barron, Terrie Brooks and Marvin Mayer reluctantly made the decision today due to a lack of entries. Red Hills Horse Trials has been one of the USA’s premier events for many years and a favorite of riders and spectators alike. Its cancellation will leave a large gap in the early spring schedule.
“It is with extreme sadness that we must cancel the 2009 trials,” said Jane Barron. “Fundraising has been difficult in the current economic environment, putting us in the position of requiring 200 entries in order to be financially capable of meeting the expenses of the event this year. In a normal year this would not be an unreasonable expectation. However, as we currently have only 88 entries, and most of those at the Preliminary level, we cannot reasonably anticipate the economic viability and we cannot reasonably anticipate the economic viability of the event in 2009. We have currently shifted our efforts toward 2010 and the successful kickoff of the Continental Cup Series.”
Feb 5, 2009, 12:53
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Deeridge Farm Takes Top Spots in Jumpers at Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament
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| Charlotte Jacobs and Lawando were second in the Low Junior/Amateur Jumpers. Bottom: Joan Jacobs and Boyke 2 finished third in the $5,000 Low Junior/Amateur Jumper Grand Prix at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament. Photo (C) 2008 Randi Muster. |
At last week's Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament, some of the best junior and amateur jumper riders vied for ribbons and prize money. Deeridge Farm riders Charlotte and Joan Jacobs of East Aurora, NY, were two of those top competitors in the Low Junior/Amateur Jumper division. Deeridge Farm is based out of East Aurora, NY, and Wellington, FL.
Nov 11, 2008, 13:42
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Eirin Bruheim Wins Two Classes In A Row At The 2008 Dallas Harvest Horse Show
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| Eirin Bruheim and MTM Trans Atlantic, winners of the Low Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper class. Bruheim was also the winner of the High Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper class. Photo (C) 2008 Jenny Underwood/PMG |
A Texas horse show in November has proven to offer some of the best weather for competing. The Dallas Harvest Horse Show is held at Texas's premier show facility, the Texas Rose Horse Park. The sold out show will run through November 9, 2008.
Habitat for Horses and the Dallas Harvest Horse have partnered up for the second year in a row to raise money for the wonderful equine organization. Habitat for Horses is one of the countries largest horse protection organizations. While they adopt an average of 300 horses out to forever homes per year, they also have another goal.
Nov 11, 2008, 13:40
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Katherine Newman Named 2008 WIHS Equitation Classic Finals Champion
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| Katherine Newman and Class Action won the 2008 WIHS Equitation Classic Finals. Pictured with Gerry Newman, Jennifer Alfano, Kathy Newman, John Franzreb, Juliet Reid, Maria Schaub, Chester Weber, and Karen Healey. Photo (C) 2008 Lauren Fisher/PM |
Katherine Newman of Upperville, VA, rode Class Action, a nine-year-old gelding owned by Bar X Ranch, for the first time three days ago. This evening, she rode through two beautiful rounds to win the 2008 WIHS Equitation Classic Finals. Samantha Schaefer of Westminster, MD, placed second, while Matt Metell of North Falmouth, MA, was third.
Oct 29, 2008, 13:26
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Michael Morrissey and Scaraberas Scale Puissance for Victory at 2008 Washington International Horse Show
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| Michael Morrissey and Scaraberas cleared seven feet and a half inch to win the $25,000 Puissance class at the 2008 Washington International Horse Show. Photo (C) 2008 Jennifer Wood/PM |
It was a very exciting night at Verizon Center when five horses and riders took center stage to tackle one of the most difficult classes in show jumping. 23-year-old Michael Morrissey of Bradenton, FL, on Scaraberas, owned by Eugene R. Mische, topped seven feet and a half inch to win the $25,000 Puissance class. Charlie Jayne of Elgin, IL, and Thomas Edison tied for second place with Todd Minikus of Loxahatchee, FL, with Sleepy P Ranch's Presidente.
Oct 29, 2008, 13:12
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Ward and Sapphire Win $100,000 President's Cup Grand Prix, CSI-W at 2008 Washington International Horse Show
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| McLain Ward and Sapphire won the $100,000 President's Cup Grand Prix, CSI-W at the 2008 Washington International Horse Show. Photo (C) 2008 Jennifer Wood/PMG |
Adding to their laundry list of accolades this year, two-time Olympic gold medalists McLain Ward of Brewster, NY, and Sapphire, owned by Blue Chip Bloodstock and Ward, soared to the win in the $100,000 President's Cup Grand Prix, CSI-W at the 2008 Washington International Horse Show. Angel Karolyi (VEN) and Ron Krise's Sun God finished second as the only other double clear, while Todd Minikus of Loxahatchee, FL, and Pavarotti were third.
Oct 29, 2008, 13:09
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Meredith Darst Captures Grand Pony Hunter Championship at 2008 Washington International Horse Show
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| Meredith Darst and All About Me, winners of the Grand Pony Hunter Championship. Photo (C) 2008 Jennifer Wood/PMG |
At Verizon Center in Washington, DC, today was the conclusion of the 2008 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS). It wrapped up with the pony hunters and local hunter finals.
Taking home the Grand Pony Hunter Championship was Meredith Darst and pony All About Me, who is owned by Megan Davis. Darst also won the Medium Pony Hunter Championship with two firsts, a second and fourth-place ribbons. Katie Dinan's Light Up the Year and rider Lillie Keenan came away with reserve champion honors.
Oct 29, 2008, 13:08
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HITS Desert Circuit Prize List Now Available Online
The 2009 HITS Desert Circuit prize list has been mailed and is also now available online for those exhibitors who are making their winter showing plans. The eight week horse show circuit starts on January 20 and concludes on March 22. For High Performance jumpers, there are two grand prix events each week, and four of those are World Cup qualifiers.
Oct 29, 2008, 13:03
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Two in a Row- Ellen Toon and Invincible of JT Farm Win Grand Amateur Championship at Pennsylvania National Horse Show
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| Invincible and Ellen Toon, Grand Amateur Hunter Champions at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Photo (C) 2008 Lauren Fisher/PhelpsSports.com |
For the second time in this year's indoor final circuit, Ellen Toon of South Salem, NY, and her horse Invincible took home the Grand Amateur Hunter Championship. This past weekend, they were champions in the Amateur-Owner Over 35 Hunter division at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, and their top ribbons gave them the overall grand title as well.
Invincible jumped to second and fourth places on the first day of competition and placed second in the under saddle class. The eight-year-old gelding and Toon returned the second day to place third and then win their final stake class for the championship.
Oct 23, 2008, 10:13
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REPEAT IS SWEET - 2008 New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix results
In its 11th year, The New Albany Classic is established as a premier show jumping event in North America. The Classic is held on the beautiful grounds of Abigail and Les Wexner’s estate in New Albany, Ohio. The 2008 event featured 28 horse and rider combinations. In this year’s Classic, the riders represented three countries — Canada, Ireland and the United States — and featured eight former Olympians including the 2008 United States gold medal team members McLain Ward and Beezie Madden.
The New Albany Classic has evolved during its 11 years, with attendance growing from 3,200 spectators in its first year to more than 17,000 today. More than 300 volunteers from throughout the community staff it. The Classic raised more than $1 million dollars in 2008, with all proceeds contributed to the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence, which is working to break the cycle of family violence in central Ohio.
Oct 3, 2008, 15:26
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Diane Carney Finds Success In and Out of Show Ring at Evergreen Invitational
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| Caitie Hope on La Paz. Photo (C) 2008 Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com |
This past week Diane Carney of Telluride Farm contributed to a successful fundraising event in Kenosha, WI. Along with training her students at the Evergreen Invitational, Carney raised awareness for Chicago Equestrians For a Cause, a philanthropic group that raises money for the Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago and other significant charities. Other members of Chicago Equestrians For a Cause include Lynn Jayne and Caroline Weeden.
Sep 18, 2008, 11:31
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