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Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals Set to Begin on West Coast

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Los Angeles, CA – The best junior and young riders on the West coast are ready to take part in the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals West during the LA International Jumping Festival in Los Angeles, CA on September 19-23. Thirty-one riders will showcase their skills in three phases of competition judged by Chrystine Tauber and Bernie Traurig.

Kilian McGrath (Thousand Oaks, CA) won the Young Rider Individual Gold and Team Bronze medals at the Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) this summer at the Kentucky Horse Park. She hopes to find that top form again back home on the West coast.

NAJYRC teammate Sage Flynn (Rancho Santa Fe, CA) finished fifth individually in the Young Rider Championship at the NAJYRC and hopes to improve upon that performance here at the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals West.

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Judy’s Tack Shop to Sponsor the Southeast Medal Finals!

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Classic Company is proud to announce that Judy’s Tack Shop of Germantown, Tennessee will supply the championship coolers for the highly anticipated Southeast Medal Finals which will take place starting September 21st at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center in Jacksonville, Florida.

Judy’s Tack Shop operates several full service mobile tack shops that provide equestrians all of the horse and rider necessities while on the road with the utmost convenience.  Quite often, riders will contact Judy’s before they attend a show in order to have their supplies ready for them when they arrive.  Judy’s can order your custom drapes, have them monogrammed and delivered to the show for a barn’s convenience.  They also carry a complete supply of liniments, fly sprays, wraps, blankets, tack and grooming supplies.  “We are so happy to provide Classic Company and the Southeast Medal Finals with the Championship Coolers.  This is an event that will only grow in magnitude and we are excited that we will be involved from the beginning!” said Judy’s Tack Shop representative Dylan Thomas.  For more information on Judy’s Tack Shop or to contact them for your next order, call (901) 755-5314 or email Dylan Thomas at Dylan_Thomas1@hotmail.com.

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Laura Linback and Whittaker MVNZ Take First in 2012 Evergreen Invitational $75,000 Grand Prix

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Bristol, Wisconsin Charity Event Raises $1.175M for Charity

Laura Linback

BRISTOL, WI — September 8th — The 2012 Evergreen Invitational was a huge success on Saturday with a $25,000 Junior/Amateur Owner Classic and $75,000 Grand Prix. The classic, which kicked off the event, was won by Meagan Nusz and Vesuvius. In the Grand Prix the blue ribbon went to Laura Linback and Whittaker MVNZ, who had the only clear ride of the class.

Hosted by M. K. Pritzker and The Woman’s Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital and presented by Northern Trust, the 4th biennial equestrian charity event attracted over 600 guests, who came to support the equestrian sport and to witness nationally and internationally ranked riders compete. More than $1.175 million was raised from the competition. Proceeds will benefit historically under-funded women’s health programs at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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Alexandr Belekhov – The Rolex One to Watch for September 2012

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Alexandr Belekhov with his bay gelding, Sancho Pansa, during their performance in the Grand Prix at the CSIO5* Bitsa, Moscow (RUS). Photo: Liza Zatravkina

19 September 2012 – The Rolex One to Watch for September 2012 is awarded to Alexandr Belekhov (RUS), who is currently based at the St Petersburg Horse Club (RUS). During the month of August, the 40-year-old jumped from 418th to 224th – a move up the Rolex Rankings of 194 places.

Belekhov, who started to ride when he was 10 years old, spent much of his early career training in St Petersburg, where he was also born and raised. Belekhov’s first trainer was Larisa Tciganova, and throughout his career he has been trained by Nikolay Lekkin, Viktoriya Romanova, Viktor Romanov and Igor Samodurovskiy.

Belekhov’s career highlights include winning an International 3* horse show in Moscow (RUS) in 2007, and also being crowned Russian champion at numerous indoor and outdoor shows. Belekhov most admires the German Show Jumper, Marcus Ehning, and his dream is to one day represent Russia at the Olympic Games.

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Ian Millar and Hickstead to Be Inducted into Jump Canada Hall of Fame

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Ian Millar and Hickstead will be the only two inductees at the Jump Canada Hall of Fame Gala. Photo Credit – Cealy Tetley

Toronto, Ontario – In an incredibly special evening honouring the greatest ambassadors of our sport, Canadian show jumping legends Ian Millar (Builder) and Hickstead (Show Jumper Horse) will be the only two inductees at this year’s Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala.  Presented by BMO Financial Group, the seventh annual black-tie event will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2012, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON.

The unparalleled careers of Ian Millar, Canada’s most decorated show jumping athlete, and Hickstead, Canada’s most successful show jumping horse, will be celebrated during this year’s Ceremony.

While athletes have traditionally only been inducted once they have retired from competition, a special exception has been made in the case of Ian Millar, Olympic and Pan American Games medalist and two-time World Cup Champion, who, this summer in London, set a world record by becoming the first athlete in any sport, from any nation, to represent his country in 10 Olympic Games.  Ian will be inducted into the category of builder.

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Southeast Medal Updates – Maclay List

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We are just days away from the first EVER Southeast Medal Finals. We are still accepting entries so do not miss your chance to be a part of HISTORY at this inaugural event.

Maclay Riders, please remember to make sure you are entered with Southeast Medal Finals, in addition to with National Horse Show.

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2012 Aiken Fall Festival – That’s a Wrap!

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Daniel Geitner and Kenwood. Shawn McMillen Photography

September 17th, 2012 – Sunday marked the final day of the 2012 Aiken Fall Festival Show Series. The show which took place at Highfields in historic Aiken, SC is a USEF “A” rated event and is managed by J. P. Godard and his team at Equus Events.

Gold sponsors of this year’s event included: Fenwick Equestrian, Equifit, Inc., The Mark Lexton Collection, Dietrich and Company Equine Insurance, One K Helmets, Daniel F. Geitner Stables, The Barn Book, Gamboa Veterinary Services, Integrity Fine Equestrian Linens, The Willcox and Oak Manor Saddlery. Silver sponsors included: Finally Farm, The Aiken Horse, Liz Tarumianz, Equi InStyle, Gagne International, Equestrian Connect, Booth Parker, Allison Mills, Laura Regan, Holly Carter Designs, Solo Show Stables, and Carolina Outdoors. The 2012 Aiken Fall Festival Hospitality sponsors were: Allison Mills, Booth Parker, The Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue, Beaver River Farm, DFG Stables, Cn’C Stables, Christison Stables, Dr. Juan and Jennifer Gamboa, Finally Farm, Hot To Trot Boutique, Gagne International, Liz Tarumianz, Solo Show Stables, The Tack Room, The Stables Restaurant and The Kasper Family.

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$200,000 American Gold Cup Title Goes to Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino

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Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino fly into The American Gold Cup Winner's Circle. Photos by Parker/Russell the Book LLC

North Salem, NY – September 16, 2012 – Peter Leone, aboard Lincourt Gino, sailed to the win as the only double clear horse and rider combination in the starting field of 29 at the $200,000 American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, on Sunday.

The day dawned cool with fluffy clouds dotting the sky, while the wind billowed the tents dotting the show grounds. The weather throughout the week in North Salem has been ideal for riders and spectators alike.

Leone’s clean round (44.050 seconds) placed him ahead of Kent Farrington, who came in second riding Voyeur with a time of 41.630 seconds with four faults in the second round. McLain Ward, riding Antares F, claimed third place with a time of 42.00 seconds with four faults in round two, while Beezie Madden, riding Cortes C, earned the fourth place ribbon with a time of 43.140 seconds, also with four faults in the jump-off.

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Southeast Medal Updates – 1 Week Away

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We are just a week away from the inaugural Southeast Medal Finals Show.  We could not be more excited to be working with National Horse Show as host to Regional 3 and Maclay Regional Finals as well.

We do still have stalls available, and it is not too late to enter.  Please do get your entries in as soon as possible, if you are contemplating entering the show.  Entries can be done online at Equestrian Connect.  All forms, including the entry blank are also available at www.southeastmedalfinals.com under “Documents”.

Maclay Riders, please make sure that if you have entered with National Horse Show, that you have sent an entry to us at Southeast Medal finals to reserve your stall as well.

Please contact Alexis at alexisgnewman@gmail.com or 904.993.2053 with any questions pertaining to entering or stall reservations, camper reservations or feed and bedding orders.

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Tracy Fenney and MTM Centano Win Double H Farm Jumper Classic at American Gold Cup

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Tracy Fenney and MTM Centano fly to first in the Double H Farm Jumper Classic. Photos by Parker/Russell the Book LLC

North Salem, NY – September 15, 2012 – Tracy Fenney of Flower Mound, Texas, came away with the win in the $35,000 Double H Farm Classic 4* on Saturday at The American Gold Cup.

The weather was crisp and clear as the horses and riders took to the field at the picturesque Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, and by mid-afternoon the wind picked up and the flags snapped in the gusts of wind.

Fenney said she was hesitant to come and ride against the well-seasoned competition ‘out East,’ but her horse was ready for the challenge and did well over the Steve Stephen’s designed course. Ready indeed, as the pair produced the only fault-free go of the day, racing home in 79.610 seconds for the Saturday afternoon win.

“My horse has such a ginormous stride that he just covers the ground and I did six to the purple [jump],” Fenney said. “I think the people, when they slowed down to do the seven, they slid a lot and it kind of scared the horses.”

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