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A Golden Week for Goldman!

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Sold out Week One sets the tone for an even bigger Week Two!

Lisa Goldman and Morocco sail over a jump on course in the $65,000 EMO Grand Prix

The Classic Company saw record entries for its opening week of the Atlanta Fall Classic Show at the International Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia, selling out all stabling as the wait list for stabling grew.

Lisa Goldman of Red Coat Farm not only excelled in much of the jumper competition during opening week, but also claimed title to the coveted $65,000 EMO Grand Prix, riding her own Morocco, posting double clear rounds and winning with a jump off time of 37.452 seconds.  In second place, Schuyler Riley in the irons aboard Michael Meller’s Waterloo finished with a jump off time of 39.590 seconds.  Goldman was back to claim the third place ribbon with Centurion B, owned by Mary Goldman.  Emily Short, riding her own Grand Finale 3E, finished in fourth place. Sarah Scheiring riding Wec Quidam Quidam, owned by William Upton, placed fifth. Patty Stovel rode her own Carigor Z to finish in sixth. Jack Hardin Towell rode his own Nolde to a seventh place finish. Thaisa Irwin rode her own Matilda to an eighth place ribbon. Bryn Sadler rode Bon Giorno, owned by Showcase 81 LLC, to ninth place honors. Taloubet, owned by Paulo Fihlo Santana, finished in tenth. Schuyler Riley rode Andretti, owned by Southbeach Stables, to finish in 11th.  David Beisel rounded out the top twelve riding Equine Holdings LLC’s Amaretto to the twelfth placing.

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Mario Gamboa Takes High Jumper Championship at ESP’s Fall Finale Horse Show

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19-Year-Old Colombian Is Newest Team Step by Step Rider Raising Funds & Awareness

Mario Gamboa, Liliane Stransky & Hector Florentino celebrate ESP’s Fall Jumper Championship at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, FL – November 9, 2012 — Mario Gamboa piloted the grey gelding Unico to top honors during Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) Fall Circuit at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. The 19-year-old from Bogota, Colombia, was presented with the award for the Level 6 Jumper Championship for his efforts aboard the 11-year-old Dutch warmblood named Unico (Odermus R x High Hopes) on the final day of ESP’s Fall Finale Horse Show on November 4, 2012.

While Gamboa may be a new face in the winner’s circle here in America, he is an established up and coming young talent and has represented his native Colombia internationally on numerous occasions, including as a member of the Gold Medal winning team at the 2010 South American Games and at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, where he was awarded the Individual Silver Medal. He is currently a Guest Rider for Liliane Stransky and is training under Hector Florentino at Stransky’s Mission Farm and Le Club Resort in Wellington, Florida where he has been proving his merit by winning top honors at top horse shows around the country.

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Atlanta Fall Classic – Updates and News

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November 11, 2012 – I just want to thank all the exhibitors and trainers for a great horse show this week in Conyers.  We set a new Classic Company record for attendance at our fall show of 850 stalls with a wait list.  That is a giant number for a six ring show when it’s dark at 5:30.  On Saturday most hunter rings had over 200 trips and the cooperation of our exhibitors and trainers made it all come together.  Thanks to everyone for all their help for a wonderful event.

We had a great show with lots of exciting classes that will be in the full blown press release on Monday but until then I have a few things to share.

1. A revised schedule is on our new website for week two; it will be up on Monday afternoon.

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Georgina Bloomberg’s Teen Book Series about Equestrian Circuit Continues

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A Fast-Paced Ride through a World of Privilege and Glamour Inspired by Real Life and Equestrian Experiences of Mayor’s Daughter

Georgina Bloomberg's new book, OFF COURSE, co-written with Catherine Hapka, will be available on November 13th

In Georgina Bloomberg’s debut novel, The A Circuit (May 2011), readers fell in love with three spunky teenage elite riders competing in the privileged equestrian world: Zara, the wild child of a famous rock star, Kate, a working student serious about riding, and Tommi, a billionaire heiress. The series continued with My Favorite Mistake (February 2012) where we saw the characters bring more drama and controversy to the A Circuit than ever before.

Now, in Off Course (Bloomsbury; November 13, 2012; original paperback; $9.99), the highly anticipated third novel in Bloomberg’s teen book series co-written with Catherine Hapka, we watch Zara, Kate and Tommi continue their struggle to strike a balance between grueling competition schedules and barn responsibilities at Pelham Lane Stables with their desire to lead social lives like normal teenagers.

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Moya Turns On the Magic in Verona

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Sergio Alvarez Moya and Zipper won the fourth leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping 2012/2013 series in a thrilling 12-horse jump-off. Photo: FEI/Kit Houghton.

Verona (ITA), 11 November 2012 – On an afternoon of pure magic in the jumping stadium at Verona, Italy, today Spain’s Sergio Alvarez Moya produced a stunning victory in the fourth leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping 2012/2013 Western European League. This competition was special for a number of reasons, not least because the Spaniard was riding a horse that was just eight years old, and because Italy’s Luca Moneta was so proud and yet so humble when filling runner-up spot.

The excitement generated during the 12-horse jump-off was electrifying as horses and riders rose to the occasion to produce a piece of pure theatre that had spectators gripping their seats.  As third-place finisher, Sweden’s Malin Baryard-Johnsson said afterwards, “The sport was amazing; I haven’t competed in a class as exciting as this in a very, very long time!”

Today’s result has left Moya well on the road to the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Final in Gothenburg, Sweden next April.  Already at the head of the leaderboard before today’s class began, he has now accumulated a massive 58 points, so has no more worries about qualification.

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US Cruises to Victory in FEI Nations Cup at CSIO-W Buenos Aires

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Buenos Aires, Argentina – The U.S. jumpers had to wait an extra day to take part in FEI Nations Cup competition at the CSIO-W Buenos Aires after the class was delayed due to rain on Friday. The four Americans proved the wait was well worth it as they stormed to victory finishing on a two round total of four faults.

Leading off the U.S. effort were Charlie Jacobs (Boston, MA) and Deeridge Farms’ Leap of Joy. Jacobs utilized the experience he earned last year at CSIO Buenos Aires to jump two faultless rounds with the 11-year-old Holsteiner gelding. They were one of only three combinations to produce a double clear effort on Saturday.

Riding in the second spot for the U.S. was Quentin Judge (Wellington, FL) with Double H Farm’s HH Carotino. In the first round the 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding jumped an immaculate clear round and returned later in the day producing a four fault effort for Judge in his U.S. team debut.

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Kiki Umla Receives Service to the Equestrian Industry Award at Alltech National Horse Show

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Peter Welles (left) presents the Welles Family Trophy to Kiki Umla at the Alltech National Horse Show. Umla is joined by daughters Linda and Wendy, as well as Mason Phelps, Jr., the President of the National Horse Show Association. Photo By: Shawn McMillen Photography

Lexington, Kentucky – November 9, 2012 – Kiki Umla, one of the grand ladies of the sport, was honored at the 2012 Alltech National Horse Show with the Welles Family Trophy, in recognition of Service to the Equestrian Industry.

The trophy is presented annually to a special individual, one who has made a commitment and contribution to the sport and to the equestrian industry.

Umla, born on the Mainline in Philadelphia, and now a resident of Wellington, Florida, was presented with trophy on Saturday night in Lexington.

Umla’s career started with the legendary Hugh Cassidy on Long Island in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s at such famous shows as North Shore, Piping Rock and C. W. Post College.

Umla joined forces with Gene Mische, the legendary founder of Stadium Jumping, in the early ‘90s. When she first joined on at the Winter Equestrian Festival, she was known the “Queen of the Five Dollar Ring” when the shows were held at Pierson Road and South Shore Blvd.

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Benefits, Competitions, Hunter/Equitation, National Horse Show, Phelps Media Group, Show Jumping

USET Foundation Honored at Alltech National Horse Show

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Robin Parsky and George H. Morris spoke on behalf of the USET Foundation at the Alltech National Horse Show. Photo By: Carrie Wirth/PMG

Lexington, KY – November 9, 2012 – On November 3, 2012, the Alltech National Horse Show, 129th Edition, hosted a special benefit night for the United States Equestrian Team Foundation at the Alltech Arena in Lexington, KY where crowds gathered to watch the nation’s top horses and riders compete during the $250,000 Alltech Grand Prix CSI-W. Before the exciting action got underway, the show took time to recognize the important mission of the USET Foundation and its supporters to help the horses and riders of our nation compete at world-class competitions through the year, including World Cup Finals and the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games.

USET Foundation Trustee Robin Parsky, joined by USET Foundation Trustee and U.S. Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe George H. Morris, gave the evening’s speech. She spoke of the USET Foundation’s mission to help provide funding for the High Performance competition, training, coaching, travel and educational needs of America’s elite and developing athletes and horses in partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation. She also mentioned the exciting events the Team will be participating in over the coming years, including the 2014 Alltech World Equestrian Fames in Normandy, France and the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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The Rolex One to Watch – November 2012

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Saer Coulter with Springtime during the Double H Farm $75,000 Open Jumper class at the 2012 Alltech National Horse Show. Photo: Shawn McMillen Photography/Rolex

9 November 2012 – The Rolex One to Watch for November 2012 is awarded to Saer Coulter (USA), who trains at Copernicus Stables LLC, California (USA).  During the month of September, the 21-year-old jumped from 294th to 209th – a move up the Rolex Rankings of 85 places.

Coulter was born in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA), although she was brought up in San Francisco, CA where she lives. She is currently enrolled at Stanford University, CA (USA) where she is Majoring in Art History. Riding is a family affair with Coulter’s younger sister, Audrey, also actively competing in the Jumper ring. The sisters are currently trained by Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and her husband, Markus Beerbaum.

Rolex Testimonee, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, commented, “Markus and I have trained Saer since January 2011, and her progress has been phenomenal. She has become very consistent at the top level, which was evident this year on the Global Champions Tour circuit. She has had a lot of clear rounds and nice ribbons, and with her current string of horses I have no doubt that there is a lot more to come from her.”

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Atlanta Fall Classic News

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The Atlanta Fall Classic is underway.  We have over 850 stalls filled with a wait list.  If you are interested in joining us next week we do have some stalls available.  Call 770 602 2510.

On Friday, the show will host the $10,000 International Hunter Derby and on Saturday the $65,000 EMO Grand Prix along with round one of the $25,000 Barry Lane Jumper Classic for Children and Adult Jumpers.  For those interested in VIP seating, call 770 602 2510 for information.  The VIP Seating is at the Grand Prix ring and includes dinner on Friday and Saturday Night with a cash bar.

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