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Diederique Van Der Knaap and Joy Slater Win Junior/Amateur-Owner Classics in Vermont

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Diederique Van Der Knaap and Clive won the $10,000 SJHOF High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic. David Mullinix Photography

East Dorset, Vermont – Week five of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival concluded on Sunday, August 5, with two exciting Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classics featured in the grand prix ring at Harold Beebe Farm.  Diederique Van Der Knaap, of New York, NY, rode Clive to victory in the $10,000 SJHOF High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic while Joy Slater, of Unionville, PA, topped the $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic riding Fat Chance Farm’s Silvester.  The six-week Vermont Summer Festival continues in East Dorset, VT, through August 12.

Michel Vaillancourt, of Aiken, SC, was the course designer for Sunday’s classes. In the $10,000 SJHOF High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, 11 entries showed in round one and four advanced to the jump-off.  Fifteen-year-old Diederique Van Der Knaap, showing in the high division for her first time ever, qualified both of her two mounts for the jump-off and took home the first and fourth place honors.

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JustWorld International ‘Adopt a Project’ Campaign Extends Reach

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Matt Pasquinilli at the JustWorld International project site in Guatemala

Wellington, Florida – JustWorld International’s newest initiative, the ‘Adopt a Project’ campaign, is continuing to gain momentum with supporters now extending well beyond JustWorld’s own Rider and Technical Ambassadors.  JustWorld International is a not-for-profit humanitarian organization working as a catalyst for positive change in the developing world by helping impoverished children.

Officially launched on June 4, the ‘Adopt a Project’ campaign is aimed at making it even easier for supporters to get involved and choose exactly which programs they would like their donations to fund.  The ‘Adopt a Project’ campaign identifies opportunities to support specific education, nutrition, health and hygiene, and leadership and cultural development programs.  Donors can ‘adopt’ specific programs at JustWorld’s project sites in Brazil, Cambodia, Guatemala, and Honduras.

The new campaign is a great opportunity for individuals, groups and businesses to get involved and help to provide critical operational support to JustWorld International, even if they’re not directly apart of JustWorld’s key equestrian audience.

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Meg O’Mara Pockets SSG Riding Gloves Bonus

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Meg O’Mara received her bonus from Nicole Blackman in the SSG Riding Gloves ‘Go Clean for the Green’ promotion. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography

Wellington, Florida – Meg O’Mara was awarded a $1,000 bonus by SSG Riding Gloves as part of its ‘Go Clean for the Green’ promotion after winning the Junior Jumper Classic on Sunday, July 29, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.

Riding Sinatra IV, O’Mara posted one of only two double clear rounds to take the win in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame High Junior Jumper Classic.  Her time of 42.66 seconds gave her the win over Elizabeth Patz, who had stopped the clock in 48.01 seconds.

“The SSG Gloves are very comfortable, and are great in all weather conditions,” said O’Mara.  “I thought that having the ‘Go Clean for the Green’ program at Kentucky was a great idea to promote the gloves.  I definitely recommend them to anyone to ride in.”

SSG Riding Gloves is also offering a $2,000 bonus in each of the grand prix events at this summer’s Kentucky Horse Shows, with any bonus money not awarded being carried forward to the next event in the series.

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Peyton Warren Wins SSG Gloves Bonus Money at Sonoma Horse Park

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Peyton Warren claimed a $1,000 bonus from SSG Riding Gloves after winning the $5,000 Synbiont Children’s Jumper Classic. Deb Dawson Photography

Petaluma, California – 14-year-old Peyton Warren walked away with a $1,000 bonus from SSG Riding Gloves after winning the $5,000 Synbiont Children’s Jumper Classic during the HMI Equestrian Classic I held July 24-29 at the Sonoma Horse Park in Petaluma, CA.

As part of the SSG Riding Gloves ‘Go Clean for the Green’ promotion, a $1,000 bonus is offered to the winning rider in designated competitions at Sonoma Horse Park if they are wearing SSG ‘Digital’ Riding Gloves.  Warren was doing just that as she guided Sherry Lady, her 14-year-old Westphalian mare, to a double clear performance to win Sunday’s $5,000 Synbiont Children’s Jumper Classic.

“I have always worn SSG gloves, but these are my first pair of ‘Digitals,’” said Warren of Rancho Murietta, California, who trains with Rudy Leone.  “They are ‘good sticky’ as well as stylish and very comfortable.  I will probably be an SSG customer for life!”

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Katie Tyler and Megan McDermott Claim Junior/Amateur-Owner Classics

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Katie Tyler and Seattle 6 won the $10,000 SJHOF High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic. Photos by David Mullinix Photography

East Dorset, Vermont – Week four of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival concluded on Sunday, July 29, with two exciting Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classics featured in the grand prix ring.  Katie Tyler, 19, of North Kingstown, RI, rode Seattle 6 to victory in the $10,000 SJHOF High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic while Megan McDermott, 16, of New Milford, CT, topped the $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic riding La Vie Este Belle.  The six-week Vermont Summer Festival equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, from July 4 through August 12, 2012.

Course designer Ken Krome of Westminster, MD set challenging tracks for Sunday’s Classic competitions.  Just two out of 17 entries jumped off in the High Junior/Amateur-Owner Classic while three out of 27 made it to the deciding round in the Low Classic.  A tricky rollback turn to a plank vertical seemed to make the difference in speed, as some entries chose to make the turn to the right, while others opted to turn left.

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Devin Ryan and Roman Saluut Scale $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix

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Devin Ryan and Roman Saluut won the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix on Saturday, July 28, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Photo by David Mullinix Photography

East Dorset, Vermont – Devin Ryan of Long Valley, NJ, scored his second consecutive grand prix victory at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival by winning the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix, sponsored by Hand Motors, on Saturday, July 28.  The six-week Vermont Summer Festival, held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, began on July 4 and continues through August 12.

Hot off his victory one week earlier riding No Worries in the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, Presented by Equinox Resort & Spa, Ryan piloted his athletic gray stallion, Roman Saluut, to the top spot in the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix.

A total of 23 horse and rider combinations contested Saturday’s Grand Prix, navigating a technical track set by course designer Ken Krome of Westminster, MD.  Seven were able to post first-round clears to advance to the jump-off, where it was the lightning fast round of Devin Ryan and Roman Saluut that earned top prize.  Thursday’s $10,000 Welcome Stake winners, Darragh Kenny and Tonic, were forced to settle for second this time out, with Kenny also taking the third place prize aboard Valentino.

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L’International Bromont Benefits JustWorld International

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JustWorld International L’International Bromont promotional poster

July 13, 2012 – Bromont, Quebec – JustWorld International will once again partner with the annual L’International Bromont, bringing fun and fundraising to the two-week show jumping tournament taking place July 18 to 22 and July 25 to 29 in Bromont, Quebec.

Last year, JustWorld International supporters in Bromont helped raise $11,000 for the not-for-profit humanitarian organization.  This year, JustWorld hopes to raise even more for its project sites in Brazil, Cambodia, Guatemala, and Honduras by organizing three different fundraising events.

The popular Horseless Horse Show will kick off on Saturday, July 21.  Competitors will race around a course of obstacles on foot, attempting to leave all the jumps in place while finishing in the fastest time.  Participants can choose to compete in the Short Stirrup Jumpers, Children’s Jumpers, Pair Relay and Puissance (High Bar) Competition.

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Top Finishes for Lauren Tisbo at Spruce Meadows

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Lauren Tisbo and King Kolibri placed fourth in the $200,000 ATCO Power Queen Elizabeth II Cup at the CSI5* Spruce Meadows “North American” show jumping tournament. Photo Credit – Spruce Meadows Media Services

July 12, 2012 – Calgary, Alberta – Lauren Tisbo of Barrington, IL, closed out the Spruce Meadows summer tournaments with top finishes in the final events at the internationally acclaimed show jumping venue in Calgary, AB.  Riding King Kolibri, Tisbo placed fourth in the $200,000 ATCO Power Queen Elizabeth II Cup on Saturday, July 7, and, on the final day of competition in the CSI5* “North American” tournament, guided Crème Brule to fifth place in the $140,000 Cenovus Energy Classic Derby.

A total of 44 horses entered to win Saturday’s coveted $200,000 ATCO Power Queen Elizabeth II Cup in the International Ring.  Only seven clear rounds were produced over the challenging first-round track set by course designer Michel Vaillancourt of Canada.  In the second round of competition, five horse-rider combinations, including Tisbo and King Kolibri, repeated their fault-free performance to force a jump-off.

Having had the fastest time in the first round, Tisbo had the advantage of going last in the jump-off.  Kent Farrington, Rich Fellers, Leslie Howard and Beezie Madden, all major championship veterans for the United States, tackled the jump-off track before her.  As the final rider in the International Ring, the 28-year-old amateur competitor gave it her best shot, jumping clear all the way until the final fence.  With four faults in a time of 38.87 seconds, Tisbo placed fourth overall while the win went to two-time Olympic team gold medalist Beezie Madden riding Simon, who was clear in a time of 37.58 seconds.

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Laura Jane Tidball and Liz Ashton Win SSG Bonus Money at Thunderbird

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Laura Jane Tidball and Liz Ashton Win SSG Bonus Money at Thunderbird. Photos - Totem Photographics

July 7, 2012 – Fort Langley, British Columbia – Laura Jane Tidball and Liz Ashton took home the bonus money in the SSG Riding Gloves ‘Go Clean for the Green’ promotion during the West Coast Classic at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC.

Fort Langley’s own Laura Jane Tidball was wearing her SSG ‘Digital’ Riding Gloves when she won the $5,000 Cobblestone Derby on Saturday, June 30, on Thunderbird’s grass grand prix field.  All but two of the competitors were wearing SSG ‘Digitals’, but it was Tidball who took home a $500 bonus from the Canadian glove manufacturer for sporting its brand.  An amazing inside turn in the handy round secured the victory for Tidball and Yesquero, a 12-year-old Argentinean Warmblood usually shown by Brent Balisky.

“I love the SSG bonus program,” said Tidball.  “I ride numerous horses in my SSG ‘Digitals’ every day, and the ‘washability’ of the gloves is a big plus.  I am very grateful for SSG’s generous sponsorship.”

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Kevin Babington and Thunderbird Adopt JustWorld International Projects

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Jane, Laura, George and Laura Jane Tidball competed in the Family Extravaganza Equitation Class in 2011. Photo Courtesy of Thunderbird Show Park

Wellington, Florida – JustWorld International’s newest initiative, the ‘Adopt a Project’ campaign, is continuing to gain momentum with Irish Olympian Kevin Babington and Canada’s Thunderbird Show Park each adopting projects.  JustWorld International is a not-for-profit humanitarian organization, which works as a catalyst for positive change in the developing world by helping impoverished children.

Officially launched on June 4, the ‘Adopt a Project’ campaign is aimed at making it even easier for supporters to get involved and choose exactly which programs they would like their donations to fund.  The ‘Adopt a Project’ campaign identifies opportunities to support specific education, nutrition, health and hygiene, and leadership and cultural development programs.  Donors can ‘adopt’ specific programs at JustWorld’s project sites in Brazil, Cambodia, Guatemala, and Honduras.  The new campaign is a great opportunity for individuals, groups and businesses to get involved and help to provide critical operational support to JustWorld International.

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