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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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: 62nd Buffalo International Horse Show Offers Classics and Generous Prize Money for All Ages and Abilities
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| Meredith Lipke Bartolone and Churchill, winners of the 2007 $2,500 GG Valentine Hand Hunter Classic. Photo (C) 2008 Foncine Wood |
The Buffalo International Horse Show (BIHS) is a historical horse show that benefits a wonderful equestrian organization. BIHS is one of the oldest horse shows in the country, heading into its 62nd year. All proceeds are donated to the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center. This year, the show will be held September 17-21, 2008.
BIHS is an USEF AA rated event. Unlike other high ranking equestrian events that cater to the more talented riders and prominent divisions, BIHS does not. The staff does an exceptional job making sure it is an all-encompassing event and that everyone gets an opportunity to compete for the large cash prizes. The show is caters to all riding abilities, ages and divisions.
Sep 18, 2008, 11:24
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Katherine Newman Brings Home Junior Hunter Championships in Kentucky
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| Katherine Newman on Pirate, champions of the older Small Junior Hunters. Photo (C) 2008 Randi Muster |
Seventeen-year-old Katherine Newman had another successful show this past week at the KHJA Horse Show in Lexington, KY. The event was held at the Kentucky Horse Park from August 27-30, 2008. The young rider trains with her parents, Kathy and Gerry, in Wellington, FL, at their hunter/jumper show stable Allwyn Court. Coming off numerous wins at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show in Lexington, Newman continued to ride her way to the winner's circle and earn top ribbons.
Sep 8, 2008, 09:46
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Katherine Newman Perseveres for Blue Ribbon Wins at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show
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| Katherine Newman on Chellapo Z. Photo (C) 2008 Jennifer Underwood |
This past week, Katherine Newman of Allwyn Court Farm was unstoppable at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show in Lexington, KY. The 17-year-old rider from Wellington, FL, prevailed for impressive ribbons in the hunter, jumper, and equitation divisions. She also accrued top honors with a few new catch-rides.
In the High Junior Jumpers, Newman piloted Chellapo Z for the owner, Mimi Abel-Smith. The pair came home with notable ribbons and the reserve championship. "Chellapo Z was awesome," smiled Newman. "On Thursday, he had a double clear round and was second. He won first place on Saturday with another double clear round and was ninth in the classic."
Aug 28, 2008, 10:30
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SBS Farms, INC Sweep NY Horse and Pony Show With Numerous Summer Circuit and Show Championships
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| Sting and Jennifer Alfano, Summer Circuit Champion in Green Conformation Hunters. Photo (C) 2008 Anne Gittins |
SBS Farms, Inc. had yet another fantastic show last week. NY Horse and Pony Show ran August 6-10, 2008. Not only were they extremely successful at the show, but the SBS team also earned many summer circuit championships at the HITS show series.
The SBS Farms team ended the summer circuit with more than just a handful of championships. Their exceptional riding landed them with five summer circuit championships. The Specialist was First Year Green Working Hunter Champion of the summer circuit. South Beach came away with Summer Circuit Championship in the Pre-Green Hunters. Gathering success as Summer Circuit Champion in the Green Conformation Hunters was Sting. Regular Working Hunter Champion of the Summer Circuit was Rock Star. Wrapping things up with a Summer Circuit Championship in the Children's Hunter Horse 14 and Under was Point Taken.
Aug 19, 2008, 10:37
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Sarah Tredennick Shows the Pros How It's Done with a Win in the $25,000 Grand Prix of Estes Park II
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| Photo Credit: Lincoln Rogers |
Eighteen-year-old Sarah Tredennick bested a field of nearly 30 entrants to win her first Grand Prix, the $25,000 Grand Prix of Estes Park II. With her Irish-bred mare Special Verdict, the young rider, who is headed to her freshmen year at the University of Denver, bested a field of top Grand Prix riders, including Bjorn Ikast and Armando Hassey. The Cherry Hills, Colorado resident has been on a roll, finishing in fourth place at the prestigious CN North American Junior and Young Riders Championships earlier this month, as well as claiming the $10,000 Welcome Stake during the second week of the Colorado Summer Circuit in July.
Aug 19, 2008, 10:36
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Marianne Cochran and Clever Z Named Horse Shows by the Bay Adult Hunter Grand Champions
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| Horse Shows by the Bay Series II Adult Hunter Grand Champions. Photo (C) 2008 Randi Muster |
Another perfect day in Traverse City, MI set the scene for the final events of Series II at Horse Shows by the Bay today. Another successful week of equestrian competition came to a close in ring 3 with the Adult Hunter championships. Running from July 16-August 3, the horse show held at the beautiful Flintfields Horse Park has just one week of competition left to go.
The Adult Amateur Hunters competed in ring 3 today in the 18-35, 36-50 and 50 and up age groups. Each division competed yesterday as well as today for the overall championship honors. The first division championship of the day went to Marianne Cochran and Clever Z in the Adult Amateur Hunters 36-50 years old.
Aug 18, 2008, 09:36
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Impulsive and Lenkart Speed to Victory in $25,000 Grand Traverse Bay Grand Prix
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| Impulsive and Scott Lenkart, winners of the $25,000 Grand Traverse Bay Grand Prix. Photo (C) 2008 Jennifer Wood/PMG |
Scott Lenkart of Delano, MN, continued his great success at the Horse Shows by the Bay equestrian festival today when he and Impulsive took the top prize in the $25,000 Grand Traverse Bay Grand Prix over Kirsten Coe on Starlight and David Beisel with Moet Walk. This was the final day of the second week at Horse Shows by the Bay, which runs through August 3.
The Michel Vaillancourt-designed course was testing enough, and it put through six riders to the jump-off. The jump-off course featured tight rollbacks and a long gallop to the final vertical at the Mackinaw Bridge jump.
Aug 15, 2008, 09:54
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Paige Johnson Sweeps Amateur Owner/Junior High Division with Amagedon 3 and Chiron S at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show
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| Paige Johnson pilots Chiron S to the in the Amateur Owner/Junior High Classic at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show. Photo By: Kenneth Kraus |
The sun was shining down on The Kentucky Horse Park as the Kentucky Summer Horse Show came to a close today. The feature jumper class was the Amateur Owner/Junior High Classic. Paige Johnson and Chiron S, owned by Salamander Farm of The Plains, VA took top honors.
Johnson and Chiron S went double clear with a time of 33.002 seconds. "It was a nice course, it definitely had some complicated things about it. The water line was very careful because you are coming in off a short turn, so if you have a horse who's a little spooky at the water, you might get caught there.
Aug 13, 2008, 10:10
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