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Atlanta Summer Classic 2012 – First Day’s Highlights

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We are having a great show in Atlanta. The Adequan Pre Green Classic was won by Elizabeth Boyd riding Chestnut Avenue owned by Joann Loheac.  This win moves Chestnut Avenue into 8th place for the year-long standings.   The standings for the Adequan Pre Green Championship to be held in November are below with the finals on November 16th.

First class yesterday morning was the USHJA National Hunter Derby with 32 entries and the winner was Marksmann, Marilla Van Beuren, owner, Elizabeth Boyd was the rider.

2. Viaggio, Penbroke Point, LLC, Julie Curtian
3. Fairfax, Liz Hudspeth, Megan Edrick
4. Colter Bay, Carol Cookerly, Russell Frey
5. Renoir Z, Allison Mills, Daniel Geitner
6. Roc My World, Tequestrian Farms, Elizabeth Boyd
7. So Ya Say, Lee Cesery, Julie Curtian
8. Breaking News, Fit to Print Farm, Kelci Crenshaw
9. SLF Furst Prince, Bernie Raglan, Mathieu Rein
10. Veraldea Magic Z, Sydney Hannon
11. Kind Regards, Tricia Conahan, Crystal Matusevich
12. Excurs, Hannah Echols, owner rider

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Atlanta and Charleston Updates

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The first week of Atlanta is sold out with over 800 but we do have about 80 stalls available for next week.  Call Derek at 770 602 2510 for reservations.

Charleston – There was a class that was left off out.  In talking to the printer it was covered up by an ad… no worries.  We are having a NAL Children’s and Adult Jumper Classic both weeks and we applied for it last year.

If you need help with accommodations, call us… we have some great people who will help you find the housing you want.

We are getting lots of calls for Charleston this year and we can only take reservations for 425 stalls so if you are planning to come, let us know.  For the next two weeks you can call us in Atlanta to reserve stalls.   770 602 2510.

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Classic Company Summer News

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Equestrian Connect Provides Online Entry;
New High Point Awards for Hunter & Jumper;
Charleston Summer Classic Adds Ring

June 9, 2012 – ST JOHNS ISLAND, SC – Bob Bell, President of the Classic Company, had several announcements for the summer season. Among the biggest is new sponsor Equestrian Connect partnering with Classic Company to provide electronic entry submissions.

“Thanks to Equestrian Connect, the days of paper forms and the hassle of mailing or finding a fax machine while on the road are now a thing of the past! Classic Company couldn’t be happier to introduce this new service to our exhibitors,” Bell said.

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Tryon Summer Classic Wrap Up

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Karen Kelley and Uncle Luc. Photos by MVP Photos

June 4th, 2012 – Tryon, NC ~ Blue skies shone brightly on Sunday as a week filled with exciting competition, fabulous parties and perfect weather culminated at the 2012 Tryon Summer Classic Horse Show.  The event, held at FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center) in beautiful Tryon, NC, took place May 31 – June 3 and is managed by Aiken, SC based Equus Events.  The show again benefitted the Tryon Hounds www.tryonhounds.com and featured a $2,500 USHJA National Derby sponsored by Reflections Farm and Brick Church Farm on Friday evening and a $10,000 Jumper Classic sponsored by The EMO Insurance Agency and Martha Hall on Saturday evening.

Friday night belonged to Karen Kelley of Charleston, SC and Laura and Meredith Mateo’s Uncle Luc as they strode to an impressive win in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby sponsored by Reflections Farm and Brick Church Farm.  Kelley said of her win, “I loved the course, all unrelated and off your eye. It felt as if we were on an outside course and that ring is so fun as all the spectators really make it feel exciting and special… Luc and I had a grand time! Another A++ job by Equus Events!”  The pair brought in an 84 from round 1 as they came into the second handy hunter round in second place behind Don Sheehan and the Margaret Edge entry of chosen who scored an 87.  In the handy round Kelley’s bold ride and Luc’s handiness earned them the top score of 85 giving them the win with a two round total of 169.  Sheehan and Chosen were second with a 164 followed by Mador Du Chaufour and Glen Hartigan with a two round total of 158.

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Tryon Summer Classic Just Under a Week Away

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Lucky One and Vick Russell. Photos by Mark Lenher and Hoofclix Photography

May 25th, 2012 – Aiken, SC – After a full week of competition and record attendance at the Atlanta Spring Challenge Horse Show there is no down time for the staff at Aiken, SC based Equus Events. The 2012 Tryon Summer Classic to benefit the Tryon Hounds is just under a week away and preparations are already underway for the event which takes place May 31 – June 3 at beautiful FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center). FENCE is an over 380 acre nature, education, and recreation facility nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are many activities in the area including numerous shops and antique stores as well as adventures whitewater rafting on the Green River. This year’s show will again benefit the Tryon Hounds. This event encompasses the days of old with a rich tradition but also attracts some of the top riders and trainers in the southeast. Many will be competing for some of the numerous Grand Champion and perpetual trophies.

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Classic Company Announces NickerDoodles as 2012 Hunter Pony Derby Classics Sponsor

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May 26, 2012 – ST JOHNS ISLAND, SC – Bob Bell, President of the Classic Company, is happy to welcome NickerDoodles as the official sponsor of the inaugural $25,000 Hunter Pony Derby Classics that will premiere this summer. The first classic will be held during the Atlanta Summer Classic Week II (June 20-24) at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA and the second at the Charleston Summer Classic Week II (July 17-21).

“Classic Company is thrilled to have NickerDoodles sponsoring these special and historic pony events! No doubt the ponies too will be happy to have these great treats available,” Bell said.

NickerDoodles is a handcrafted easily digestible treat made from oats, wheat bran, barley, corn and molasses that ponies and horses alike can’t get enough of. Virginia Milam, who owns Khaki Run Horse Farm in Summerfield, NC, had been looking for a new venture that would still allow her to remain faithful to her passion, horses, when she discovered NickerDoodles. She was so impressed with the product she sought out the owner and bought the company.

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Aaron Vale and Admiral Clover Take Home Win in $25,000 Atlanta Spring Challenge Grand Prix

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Aaron Vale and Admiral Clover. Photo by Shawn McMillen

May 21st ~ 2012, Conyers, GA – Yesterday marked the conclusion of the 9th annual Atlanta Spring Challenge Horse Show.  The event took place at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA and saw a record number of participants this year.  “We are beyond thrilled with the turnout,” said show organizer J. P. Godard.  Godard, based out of his hometown of Aiken, SC, and his Equus Events have produced the show for the past nine years.  “I have to thank all of our exhibitors, staff, and sponsors for their continued support of Equus Events and the Atlanta Spring Challenge Horse Show; it is a team effort and without that support it is tough to grow in this economy. We have managed to build this event up the past 9 years and I am really looking forward to going all out for our 10th anniversary next year!”

The much anticipated $25,000 Atlanta Spring Challenge Grand Prix took place Saturday evening under the lights in the International Arena with 38 horse rider teams competing and a huge crowd set to cheer them on.  Olympic silver medalist Michel Vaillancourt designed a course that was challenging giving many riders some tricky spots to contest with.  The final jump, the Fenwick oxer #13, proved to be one of the more problematic spots as 9 riders had that final rail down in the first round.  After the initial round, 11 horses and riders graduated to the jump off including 2 entries for Ocala, FL based riders Aaron Vale and Sharn Wordley.  With only 4 clean, Aaron Vale and Carmen Rojas Admiral Clover soared to the win with a time of 40.648 just edging out Vale’s second jump off qualifier Tibor owned by Bonnie Smith.  Megan Edrick, also hailing from Ocala, FL, took home the third place ribbon with the Procedures, Inc. owned entry of Cadence while Sharn Wordley and his Cederick rounded out the top 4 spots.

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Liza Boyd Tops the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Atlanta Spring Challenge

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Quatrain and Liza Boyd. Photo by Shawn McMillen

May 19th, 2012 ~ Conyers, GA – It was a bustling evening at the acclaimed Georgia International Horse Park as the crowd watched 25 of the country’s top hunter riders compete under the lights in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Dietrich and Company Equine Insurance.  No stranger to the winner’s circle, Liza Boyd took home the blue ribbon last evening aboard Mrs. Janet Peterson and Finally Farm’s Quatrain while capturing the second place on her and Mrs. Janet Peterson’s Brunello.  The team from Finally Farm in Camden, SC just came off a one-two win at the Aiken Spring Classic Derby and the Camden Spring Classic Derby back in April with Brunello taking the top spot over Quatrain in both of those classes.

It was finally Quatrain’s time to shine as the 8-year-old’s boldness and consistency garnered him and Boyd the top scores of the night.  In round 1 they received an 87 and 88 plus 8 high option bonus points from the judges and in the second handy round received an 84 and 88 plus 8 bonus points and 13 bonus handy points, giving them the winning total of 376 over Brunello’s 370.  Towell was pleased at how far Quatrain has come along this spring.  Just this past February he was competing in the jumper ring in Palm Beach.  The pair also captured the High Performance Hunter Championship earlier in the week that division sponsored by Fenwick Equestrian.  Julie Curtain and Morgan Connely’s Hanover On The Rocks took home the third place ribbon in the Derby and Alamo and Mariah Friedland rounded out the top 4.

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2012 Atlanta Spring Challenge Kicks Off with a Record Attendance

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Quick and Easy and Claudia Billups sail to the blue in the $5000 Open Welcome Stake at the Atlanta Spring Challenge. Photos by Shawn Mcmillen

May 18th, 2012 ~ Conyers, GA – The 9th annual Atlanta Spring Challenge Horse Show kicked off on Wednesday with a record number of attendees turning out for competition at the Georgia International Horse Park.  The event is managed by Aiken, SC based J. P. Godard and his Equus Events.  “We have a busy week; lots of horses and lots of entries!” quoted Godard.  “My staff and I haven’t had a moment to spare, but it’s great I couldn’t be more pleased with the turnout.”

Thursday marked the culmination of a few highly anticipated professional hunter divisions.  Traveling all of the way from Topeka, KA, Rio, owned by Hays Investment Corp, took home the championship honors in the first year green hunter division sponsored by Fenwick Equestrian, LLC.  Camden, SC’s Elizabeth Boyd had the ride on Rio who took home a Fenwick Equestrian High Performance Sporty Dress Sheet for their efforts.  In the second year green division it was Ocala, FL based rider Aaron Vale and Lynn Reed’s Spell Bound who took home top honors in the division winning 3 of the 5 classes.  Elizabeth Boyd found herself in the winner’s circle once again this time with Mrs. Janet Peterson and Finally Farm’s Quatrain who took home top honors in the High Performance Working Hunters sponsored by DFG Stables.

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Charleston Summer Housing

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Planning early for accommodations in Charleston is important.  There are hotels but many are more than 15 miles away.  Most exhibitors have rented condos on Seabrook or Kiawah Island in the past and our show is in high season for the islands.  Plan early.

Coastal Getaways handles the rentals of homes/villas on Seabrook Island.  They have everything from one bedroom villas to five bedroom homes.  They will work closely with you to accommodate your arrival and departure dates since they realize that not everyone will come from Saturday to Saturday.  Their website is www.coastalgetawaysofsc.com or call 843 789 4438.

If you have any questions, call our office:  843 768 5503 or send us an email at info@classiccompany.com.

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