Category Archives: Show Jumping

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

T Reid, Ovation, USHJA Hunter Derby

Did you get your entries in? The Classic Company’s Atlanta Fall Shows are just four weeks away and will be the place to be November 7 through the 18th at the Atlanta International Olympic Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia.

Schuyler Riley, owner of Wolfstone Stables in Wellington, Florida, is one of America’s most successful show jumping riders. She has been in the ‘Winners Circle’ at some of the most prestigious events in the world such as the Budweiser American Invitational, the American Gold Cup and the Budweiser AGA National Championships. She is only the second rider in history and the first female ever to post back to back wins in the Chrysler Classic at Spruce Meadows. She’s been a key member of the United States Equestrian Team and posted double clear rounds in leading the US to victory at the Samsung Super League in LaBaule, France.

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Live Webcasts of Alltech National Horse Show Available on iHigh.com and ShowNet.biz

$250,000 Alltech Grand Prix and ASPCA Maclay Championship among Featured Classes

Sarah Millerin, the 2011 ASPCA Maclay National Champion. Photo By: Shawn McMillen

Lexington, KY – October 11, 2012 – For those who can’t make it to the 2012 Alltech National Horse Show, iHigh.com and ShowNet.biz will be providing live webcasts of all of the various competition online.

The 2012 Alltech National Horse Show returns on October 30 through November 4, 2012 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. In addition to the top rated hunters and the ASPCA Maclay National Championship, the show features world-class international, open, junior and amateur-owner jumpers competing for the biggest prize money on the United States indoor tour. This year’s event marks the debut of the high stepping and always exciting American Saddlebreds as well.

ShowNet.biz will webcast all classes live on Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday, while www.iHigh.com will stream the sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including the $50,000 Puissance, the $250,000 Alltech Grand Prix and the ASPCA Maclay National Championship.

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Olympian Reed Kessler and Professional Hunter Rider Melissa Murphy Reach Out to Local Students

Melissa Murphy talks to the students at the Lexington School about the hunter discipline and preparation for the upcoming Alltech National Horse Show

Lexington, KY – October 11, 2012 – The city of Lexington has always been rich with not only the bluegrass fields, but also the gem of the state – the horses. With the Alltech National Horse Show rapidly approaching October 30 – November 4, 2012, the nation is growing excited as the 129th edition returns to the Kentucky Horse Park for its second consecutive year.

Bobby Murphy, along with Olympian Reed Kessler and professional hunter rider Melissa Murphy, traveled to The Lexington School yesterday for the opportunity to partake in an educational endeavor to introduce students to the history and tradition of the Alltech National Horse Show.

Nearly 150 students from The Lexington School gathered to listen to Reed Kessler and Melissa Murphy divulge their favorite parts of not only the horse sport, but also for their excitement as the Alltech National Horse Show returns to Kentucky. When Kessler asked aloud how many of the students had ridden a horse, nearly every hand shot into the air – their excitement was palpable as they spoke to some of the best local equestrians of the industry.

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Dates Announced for Seventh Annual George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session

Lexington, KY – Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2013 George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session presented by USHJA and Adequan. In its seventh year this prestigious clinic will again be held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida, January 2-6, 2013.

The following 12 riders will be invited to participate:

  • The USHJA North American Junior and Young Rider Individual Jumping Champions at the 2012 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North
  • Champion and Reserve Champion from the 2012 USEF/Platinum Performance Talent Search Finals-East
  • Champion and Reserve Champion from the 2012 USEF/Platinum Performance Talent Search Finals-West
  • Individual Champion at the 2012 Randolph College/USEF National Junior Jumper Championship
  • Two riders from the USHJA Emerging Athlete Program presented by Dover Saddlery
  • Three Wild Cards chosen by George Morris

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Top Class Fields Line Up for Randolph College/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships and Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Finals at Pennsylvania National Horse Show

Meg O'Mara and Sinatra IV competing in last year's Randolph College/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships (Al Cook)

Lexington, KY – The top junior equitation and jumper riders head to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania this week to compete at the prestigious Pennsylvania National Horse Show. “Junior Weekend” runs October 11-14 and will host 28 competitors in the 2012 Randolph College/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships. With more than 275 of the best hunter equitation riders, competitors will vie for the top spot in the Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Finals presented by Randolph College. Fans unable to attend can find the Individual Final of the Randolph College/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships on Saturday and the Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Finals presented by Randolph College on Sunday on the USEFNetwork.com presented by SmartPak.

2012 Randolph College/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships

The Randolph College/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships crown is one of the most coveted titles riders can earn. The Team Championship will be determined on Friday following two rounds of jumping; these scores will also carry over to Individual standings. A total of four rounds will determine Individual medalists; Thursday competition kicks off with the first Individual Qualifier and the top competitors following the two team rounds will move on to Saturday’s final.

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Christine Zanotelli Wins Horse Sport International Contest and a Prize Package to the Alltech National Horse Show

Christine and Melissa Zanotelli at the Alltech National Horse Show last year. Little did they know they would win a contest and a prize package for this year's show.

Lexington, KY – October 8, 2012 – Christine Zanotelli of Marshfield, WI, correctly named the horse and rider teams in a series of photographs from last year’s Alltech National Horse Show to win the Horse Sport International contest. The winning prize package includes:

* 2 tickets for all performances
* Complimentary hotel
* Invitations to the Gracie Street parties
* VIP parking
* Passes to the rider lounge which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and beverages every day

Zanotelli and her daughter, Melissa, both entered the contest in hopes of winning, but of course, never really thought that they would win.

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New Season of Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Just Around the Corner

At the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Final 2011/2012 in 's-Hertogenbosch, L to R: runner-up, Switzerland's Steve Guerdat; winner, USA's Rich Fellers; third-placed Pius Schwizer from Switzerland. Photo: FEI/Kit Houghton

Lausanne (SUI), 9 October 2012 – Just a few days ahead of the opening of the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping 2012/2013 Western European League series, horses are prepared, lorries are en route, and riders, owners, trainers and spectators are looking forward to another new beginning.

The Telenor Arena in Oslo, Norway hosts the first leg of the new season next Sunday, and the excitement is building by the day. This, after all, is the first step on the road to the 35th annual Final of a series that has quality written all over it. The taking of the prestigious Rolex FEI World Cup crown has been a defining moment in the careers of so many of the greatest horse-and-rider combinations in the history of the sport of international Jumping. It’s the one they all want to win.

And there is always something special about a season that concludes at Gothenburg in Sweden, because it is was here that the very first champion was crowned, when, back in 1979, the then-36-year-old Hugo Simon from Austria paved the way for many more to come as he galloped to victory with the big, bold Gladstone.

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USET Foundation Honors Legends Chapot, Morris and Steinkraus at Hamilton Farm Stable Courtyard Dedication – “The 1960 Courtyard”

The USET Foundation honored Legends Frank Chapot, George Morris and William Steinkraus at Hamilton Farm Courtyard Dedication. Photo By: Parker/Russell - The Book LLC

Gladstone, NJ – October 8, 2012 – On Saturday, October 6, 2012, the country’s leading riders, trainers, owners, and equestrian supporters gathered at the USET Foundation’s Hamilton Farm Stable for a historic day in equestrian sport: the dedication and naming of the courtyard in honor of Frank D. Chapot, George H. Morris and William C. Steinkraus, and their Team Silver Medal at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. The courtyard is now called “The 1960 Courtyard.” The dedication and naming was made possible through a generous gift made to the Gladstone Fund by Jane Forbes Clark, USET Foundation President & CEO.

Clark led the dedication ceremony by recognizing the important contributions made to the sport by Chapot, Morris and Steinkraus, as well as the history at Hamilton Farm. “Since 1952, when the cavalry was disbanded and civilians first fielded our U.S. Equestrian Team, these men have ridden on, coached or been Chef d’Equipe for every U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team,” she stated. “Their leadership and influence has been at the forefront of this country’s show jumping program and our United States Equestrian Teams. There is no one of you here today whose riding these men have not impacted.”

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Aiken Harvest Classic Updates

(c)Shawn McMillen Photography

Cooler temperatures have finally arrived! We are looking forward to our first annual Aiken Harvest Classic Horse Show this weekend at Highfields in Aiken, SC! This unique show will feature:

  • Hunt Night sponsored by Fenwick Equestrian – Friday, October 12th
  • $1,000 Children’s/Adult Hunter Derby sponsored by Dietrich and Company Equine Insurance – Saturday, October 13th
  • $1,000 Pony Hunter Derby sponsored by Reflections Farm – Sunday, October 14th
  • $5,000 Aiken Jumper Derby sponsored by JRS Construction – Sunday, October 14th

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Southeast Medal Finals Announces Dates for 2013 and Asks for Input

Allyson Blais won both the Southeast Adult Medal Finals and the USEF Adult Medal Finals aboard Camden Yards

Jacksonville, FL – October 7, 2012 – Fresh from their success of the first-ever Southeast Medal Finals, organizers James Lala and Bob Bell are planning next year’s event. Mark your calendars – the dates for next year are Sept. 20-22, 2013.

To make the 2013 Southeast Medal Finals show even better, Lala and Bell are asking for comments, ideas and suggestions.

“We want to know what we can do to make Southeast Medal Finals the best show possible,” said Lala. “We want to hear from everyone, trainers, riders, sponsors, family members, and spectators and do our very best to build the most efficient, fun and memorable show of the season.”

Send suggestions to: jdlala@aol.com.

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