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$50,000 Puissance Added to 2012 Alltech National Horse Show Agenda

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U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward and Optimum Pozitano clearing the big 7' Puissance wall at Washington. Photo © Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com

Lexington, KY – June 18, 2012 – The Alltech National Horse Show announced today that this year’s already exciting Open Jumper schedule has been enhanced even further with the addition of the $50,000 Alltech Puissance class to be held on Friday evening.

Following a successful debut last year, the second edition of the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky, is set for October 30 through November 4, 2012. The show will once again be held at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park.

The Puissance class is a high-jump competition with the big wall often reaching over 7′ in height. Always an audience favorite, this class is added to an Open Jumper division that this year will feature well over $400,000 in prize money.

“Puissance is an exhilarating display of power and performance in jumping,” said Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech. “It is a tremendously exciting spectator event; a ‘wow’ event that brings equestrians and the general public alike to the edge of their seats. It is a great way to add an extra spark to an already thrilling horse show.”

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Atlanta Summer Classic 2012 – Highlights

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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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John Pearce Wins $10,000 Welcome Stake at Summer in the Rockies II

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John Pearce & Chianto. Photo: Flying Horse Photography

Parker, CO — Summer in the Rockies II kicked off the second week of the Colorado Summer Circuit with a multitude of impressive horses and competitors from around North America. One of the first big classes of the week was the $10,000 Open Welcome Stake held Thursday afternoon.

Danny Foster’s track proved to be a technical one for the riders and horses, but a few particular pairs were able to conquer all of its obstacles. In first place, was John Pearce, riding his WEG partner Chianto to the victory.

“Today we saw a very challenging course, and it was a long course. It wasn’t real tall, but it was tricky. It was very technical, but obviously it rode well for me today,” said Pearce. This is not the Canadian Olympian’s first appearance at CHP, and he was seemingly thrilled to be back in Parker, stating, “It’s a great spot and I enjoy it thoroughly.”

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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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Louise Serio and Derbydown Claim Championship Awards at Upperville Colt and Horse Show

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Louise Serio and Casino earned the First Year Green Working Hunter Reserve Championship at the Upperville Colt and Horse Show. Photo By: Shawn McMillen

Upperville, VA – June 12, 2012 – National Show Hunter Hall of Fame trainer Louise Serio garnered top honors in the hunter ring with the horses and riders of Derbydown during the 2012 Upperville Colt and Horse Show. Serio piloted Dorado to the championship prize in the Three and Four-Year-Old Working Hunters for owner Bryan Baldwin. She also took home reserve championship titles in the Performance 3’3″ Working Hunters with Gillian Grant’s Ledger, as well as the First Year Green Working Hunters with Bridget Hallman’s Casino.

Serio and Dorado were in top form for the Three and Four-Year-Old Working Hunter division, where they earned the top call in the second over fences class and the under saddle, as well as placing fourth over fences.

In the Performance 3’3″ Working Hunters, Serio garnered excellent ribbons with Rock Star, owned by Jennifer Burger, and Lucky Strike, owned by Sarah Ingle, but it was Ledger who took home the reserve championship after winning the over fences class. Ledger also had good results later in the week with Grant in the irons during the Amateur-Owner 36 & Over Hunters.

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Jimmy Torano Wins His Second $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Saugerties

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©ESI Photography. Jimmy Torano and Venza on their way to their second $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix win of the HITS Saugerties Spring season.

SAUGERTIES, NY (June 12, 2012) – Jimmy Torano continued to impress at HITS Saugerties when he captured the top prize in Saturday’s $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix aboard Kathryn Haefner, LLC’s Venza to highlight HITS-on-the-Hudson III.

Torano of SW Ranches, Florida is now a repeat winner in the featured class for hunter riders as he took home top honors during HITS-on-the-Hudson I aboard Venza. On Saturday, Torano bested 64 horse-and-rider combinations that showed over Rian Beals’ first round course and the top 12 that returned for round two.

“It’s been a successful couple of weeks here in Saugerties,” said Torano. “There were more than 60 in this class and that shows how popular it has become. Anytime you need a pair of 90s to win a class shows how tight the competition really was.”

With two wins in the bag, Torano is well on his way to making an appearance in September’s Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final in Saugerties, New York.

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Abigail McArdle Showcases Talent at Spruce Meadows

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Abigail McArdle and Apartico won the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search at Rocky Mountain Show Jumping's June Classic. Photo Courtesy of Rocky Mountain Show Jumping

Calgary, Alberta – June 12, 2012 – After successful competitions at the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows and the Devon Horse Show, junior rider Abigail McArdle has now traveled to Spruce Meadows, one of the leading international events in the world. During the first week of show, McArdle piloted her top mounts Cosma 20 and Bravoman to excellent finishes in the Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers. She also traveled to Rocky Mountain Show Jumping for their June Classic, where she was victorious in the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search with Apartico.

“The rings at Spruce Meadows are fabulous and my horses have been super consistent,” said McArdle. “It’s been cold and rainy here, but it’s helped because the horses have all stayed really fresh. The courses have been really difficult, and it’s very tough competition. It’s not like any other place where we show; I love being here. It’s such a wonderful experience and every class feels like it is really special.”

McArdle kicked off the week with a fourth place finish in the $5,000 – Gienow 1.40m Junior/Amateur Jumpers aboard Cosma 20, but stepped it up on Friday to finish second in the $10,000 Friends of the Meadows Junior/Amateur Jumpers with a double-clear effort. She also qualified for the jump-off on Saturday, placing third in the $10,000 ConocoPhillips Junior/Amateur Cup.

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Action Packed Competition & Events Coming Up at the Fairfield June Horse Show

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WESTPORT, CT – June 11, 2012 – The Fairfield County Hunt Club June Horse Show starting on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, is packed full with over 250 individual equestrian competitions over the course of the five-day show, and is a great family activity. With free admission and free parking all week, the public is welcome to come watch national and local equestrians of all ages compete, shop at over 20 boutiques onsite, and take advantage of the full service, gourmet food and beverage concession offering refreshments, breakfast, lunch, dinner each day. Bring your picnic blankets!

The show’s generous individual and corporate sponsors will be on hand throughout the week to present awards to the ribbon winners. Corporate sponsors include Fairfield Grand Prix Presenting Sponsor: Wells Fargo Advisors and George N. Venizelos; Official Beverage Sponsor: Nestlè Waters North America; Official Magazine Sponsor: Moffly Media; Gold Medal Sponsors: Avenue Capital Group, Fairfield Equine Associates, and Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Global Corporate Services; Silver Medal Sponsors: Coca-Cola Company, Corinthian Partners, LLC, D’Addario Industries, Fence Man, Inc., Gary Goldberg Financial Services, Hi Ho Petroleum, Hospital for Special Surgery, Imperial Dental Associates, Margaret Bondy Interiors and Wise Metals Group; Bronze Medal Sponsors: Agriventures Agway and Blue Star Jets LLC; and Grand Champion Sponsors: Equine Tack & Nutritionals, Forte Gelato, Teddy’s Limousine, and Westport Eyecare Associates.

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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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Michael Tokaruk and Lord Byron Capture the $25,000 Grand Prix of Germantown

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Michael Tokaruk and Lord Byron. Photo by Ben Strafuss

GERMANTOWN, TN – JUNE 10, 2012 – At the 64th Annual Germantown Charity Horse Show, Michael Tokaruk of Tennessee was victorious in Saturday’s $25,000 Grand Prix. Tokaruk captured the class aboard his own Lord Byron, marking the 18-year-old gelding’s second victory at Germantown.

In 2005 the team took the blue ribbon to score their first career Grand Prix. And last year, Tokaruk scored a one-two punch in the Grand Prix of Germantown, riding Roger Rabbit, the 11-year-old gelding owned by Castle Point Farm LLC, to the victory gallop while also piloting Lord Byron to the second place ribbon.

In Saturday’s class, held in the Main arena of the Germantown Civic Club Complex, Tokaruk bested 18 other teams for the win, including Andy Kocher aboard the Claudia Billups-owned Puppet Master, David Wright with Imperator, and the week’s Welcome Stakes winner Richard Cheska who rode Quick Tempo.

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