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The Countdown Is On for Classic Company’s Atlanta Fall Shows!

P Hennessy and Little Tom - Winner 2011 Barry Lane Classic

The countdown is on!  Only five weeks remain between riders and some of the top prize money offered this fall at the celebrated Classic Company’s Fall Classic at the Atlanta International Olympic Horse Park in Conyers, GA, which kicks off November 7 through the 18th!  The Classic Company has upped the ante this year and is pleased to announce that it will offer the $65,000 EMO Grand Prix Week I and the $45,000 EMO Grand Prix Week II.  The prize lists are on-line and you have to get your entries in now!

The Trifecta of Fall Events:  Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation

For the Hunters – The Adequan Pre-Green Hunter Championship Finals

Week one is charged with excitement as the purse for the Adequan Pre-Green Hunter Championship Finals continues to grow and horses have one last chance to make the cut for the Finals held during Week II.

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The Atlanta Fall Prize Lists Are Online!

Patricia Hennessey and Little Tom, winner of the Barry Lane Jumper Classic 2011

The Classic Company is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated Atlanta Fall Prize Lists are now on-line!  Make sure to get your entries in for one of the most popular shows on the East Coast held at the celebrated Atlanta International Olympic Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia, November 7-18.

The Classic Company is looking forward to showcasing its world class customer service, highly decorated rings, great prize money and truly, something for everyone.  “From the seasoned Olympic veteran to the first time lead-liner, we have something for everyone,” said Classic Company President Bob Bell.  “We’ve significantly increased the prize money for both of our Atlanta Grand Prix as well as our Classics and we have received favorable responses from the riders that they plan on showing with us this fall,” he added.

Week I: Money still building for the Adequan Pre-Green Hunter Championship Finals, PLUS a $65,000 Grand Prix

The prize money for the Adequan Pre-Green Hunter Championship Finals continues to build during opening week and horses still have a time to make the cut for the Finals Week II.  Other classes include the $15,000 Welcome Class, the $25,000 Barry Lane Jumper Division and as the exclamation point to the week, the $65,000 EMO Grand Prix!

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The Gulf Coast Classic Company Praises the Efforts of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community

The Grand Prix Field immediately after Hurricane Isaac left the region

September 7, 2012 – The Gulf Coast Classic Company praises the efforts of the Mississippi Gulf coast community on the massive clean up the area continues to experience after Hurricane Isaac visited the region late last week. The Mississippi Gulf coast towns are not foreign to hurricanes and bad weather, and the Classic Company salutes the strong and resilient character and sense of community that embody the coastal region.

This resiliency reaches from the coast to the Gulf Coast Classic show grounds. For, despite the wild nature of the Gulf Coast weather, the Classic Company is looking forward to kicking off five weeks of AA competitions this winter. Classic Company invests in improving the facility each year and 2012 is no exception. As a matter of fact, the magnificent Grand Prix field was seeded with Celebration Sports Turf in July. This top quality turf builder is popular for its strong root base. “The Harrison County Fairgrounds, Harrison County Board of Supervisors and the Gulf Coast Classic Company all agreed that planting this turf would make our already incredible grass field even better,” commented Gulf Coast Classic Coordinator Janet McCarroll. “Our goal is to add improvements each year that will make a positive impact on our clients’ experience here. We always look to better the environment for our equine partners as well as the riders,” she added.

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The Twentieth Anniversary of the Charleston Classic – That’s a Wrap!

Paige Parker pilots Champlain Sovereign over an obstacle in the $25,000 KnickerDoodles Pony Hunter Derby.

July 22, 2012 – The twentieth anniversary of the Charleston Classic closed yesterday with a bang with the $25,000 KnickerDoodles Pony Hunter Derby.  This was the second installment of the largest pony hunter purse in the country and the ponies were out in full force!  Twenty five pony and rider combinations tackled the course designed by Allen Rheinheimer and Joe Carnicum which saw Paige Parker riding Champlain Sovereign, owned by The Hill Farm, in the winner’s circle with a combined score of 176 points.  In second place was Bergen Sanderford riding Center Ice, owned by Maria Yzerman, with a total score of 162, and third place honors went to Grace Gresset riding her own Daisy Due Blue with a combined effort of 156 points.

“This is only the second time we have offered this class and we were very pleased with the turnout.  It was a great way to celebrate our twentieth anniversary of the Classic Company,” said Bob Bell, President of Classic Company.

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Charleston Classic Off to a Great Start!

Elizabeth Boyd in the irons aboard Roc My World on course in the $2,500 USHJA Hunter Derby

The Classic Company’s twentieth anniversary of the Charleston Classic kicked off Wednesday with the young pony classes. The Thirsty Thursday “Come as you are” party, held and sponsored by Red’s Ice House and Bohicket Marina, was a huge success! All exhibitors were treated to a night of cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

Friday night, all eyes were turned toward the $2,500 USHJA International Hunter Derby sponsored by Kiara Barnet. The ringside was packed as all enjoyed complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Twenty-three riders negotiated the course designed by Allen Rheinheimer and Joe Carnicom. Elizabeth Boyd of Camden, SC, rode Roc My World, owned by Tequestrian Farms, LLC of Wellington, FL, to the win with a combined score of 183, just beating out her second place score of 181 aboard Marksmann, owned by Marilla Van Buerren of Middleton, RI.

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Beat the Heat! Ride at the Charleston Classic Shows and Then Join Your Family at the Beach!

Guests enjoy the Classic Company exhibitor party held at the prestigious Seabrook Club in 2011. Photo provided by Classic Company staff.

Charleston, South Carolina:  Happy 4th of July! Wow!  How are you, your horses and family surviving this heat?  Beat the heat and head to the Classic Company’s Charleston Horse Shows that kick off July 11 and run through July 21 at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center located in John’s Island, South Carolina!

The Charleston Horse Shows are the most well-loved, perfect horse shows for the entire family.  They are located just miles from the breathtaking beaches of Charleston, the historic charm of downtown and they just ooze with Southern hospitality.  Classic Company will again be pulling out all the stops to make sure your horse show competition is the best both in and out of the ring.  The Classic Company is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the Charleston site, and will be hosting its $25,000 Pony Hunter Derby Classic during Charleston II.

Bob Bell, President of Classic Company, said, “This is a special show for those trainers with fun loving customers.  We limit the stalls, only have four show rings and make sure there’s a social event each day for everyone!  And, it is very close to the beach!”

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Classic Company Debuts $25,000 Pony Hunter Derby in Atlanta, Wraps Up Another Successful Two Weeks of Competition

Keep Dreamin' and Ashton Alexander in the winner's circle with President of Classic Company, Bob Bell

The Classic Company’s Atlanta Summer II wrapped up on Sunday, June 24, 2012 and the hunters were out in full force! The Classic Company had an overwhelming popular response to its inaugural $25,000 Pony Hunter Derby which closed out the successful two weeks on Sunday. The course was set by noted course designer Alan Rheinheimer.

“It was really magnificent,” said Bob Bell, President of the Classic Company. “The trainers really liked it. It was a great opportunity to showcase their pony hunter talent.”

Of the thirty seven entries, it was Keep Dreamin’, owned by Katie Dinan, LLC and ridden by Ashton Alexander, who took the first place honors. Brad Spragg, Keep Dreamin’s trainer and owner of the Atlanta Hunt Club in Smyrna, Georgia, said, “She really did a great job. The pony is just wonderful. What a great class this is to showcase the up and coming talent in our industry.”

Atlanta II featured the always popular Outback Steakhouse Dinner to benefit Hope Clinic and everyone was treated to the Jump and Run Classic class and the $35,000 Outback Grand Prix saw 36 entries on Saturday night.

Besides two weeks of perfect weather at the international facility, riders were treated to weekly exhibitor parties.

VIP seating was available in the Grand Prix arena and was sold out as soon as it was announced. “We were really pleased with the overwhelmingly positive response and will definitely offer it again,” said Bell. “We will be offering dinners at the Fall shows, too,” he added. The night classes continued to see a packed ringside around the international stadium. “It’s so much fun watching the night classes,” said Dylan Thomas of Judy’s Tack Shop. “I get to see old friends and watch some great competition,” she added.

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Atlanta Summer Classic 2012

Today our $25,000 NickerDoodle Pony Hunter Derby Classic was a great success.  Allen Rheinheimer built a course that took up the entire Grand Prix ring at the Georgia International Horse Park, 400′ x 460′.  He built a course with some jumps that were more than 36 feet wide with all three heights included.  I will post a video soon of the class so that you can all see this amazing course.  The class was judged by Thom Brede and Frank Willard.

Won by Keep Dreamin, owned by Katie Dinan, ridden by Ashton Alexander

2. Spellbound, Kelsey Landrum, Aleece Jarman

3. Harley Davey, Laura Barrett-Gurtis, Devin Seek

4. Kiss Me, Carter Anderson owner/rider

5. Steal the Crowd, Alanna Fischer, Bernadette Chungunco

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Atlanta Summer Classic 2012

Welcome Class was won by Nolde, owned by Jack Towell and show to the win by Hardin Towell.

2. Lazaro, Jordan Oyene, owner/rider
3. Tao Tao 3 M/M Chuck Waters, Hayley Waters
4. Fieona, Maloney/Towell, Hardin Towell
5. Cadence, Procedures, Megan Edrick
6. Rocketman, Megan Edrick
7. Appollo Van Evendael
8. Winchester Bridelbourne Stables, Theo Genn

USHJA National Hunter Derby was won again this week by Marksmann, owned by Marilla Van Beuren and ridden by Elizabeth Boyd.

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Atlanta Summer Classic 2012 – Highlights

I know some folks only read the first line so… Check the schedule for next week… Ponies start on Thursday!

We concluded the first week of Atlanta today.  What a great week for showing in Conyers.  Last night we had 34 in the $35,000 Johnson Horse Transport Grand Prix. Admiral Clover, Carmen Rojas, owner, Aaron Vale, rider won the class.

2. Tibor, Bonnie Smith, Aaron Vale
3. Hennessey, Chasen Boggio, owner rider
4. Happy Z, Wilhelm Genn, owner rider
5. Lazaro, Jordan Coyne, owner rider
6. Winchester, Bridlebourne Stables, Theo Genn
7. Grande Finale 3E, Emily Short, owner rider
8. User ID, Atlanta Equestrian, Juan Pablo Gnecco
9. Canence, Procedures Inc, Megan Edrick
10. Cruz Z, Wendy Ritter Peralta, owner rider
11. Rockefeller, Claudia Billups, owner rider
12. Chopin Z, Benjamin Simpkins, owner rider

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