Category Archives: Show Jumping

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Laura Kraut and Cedric Capture First-Ever Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Switzerland Victory

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Laura Kraut and Cherry Knoll Farm's Cedric set a blazing time of 42.53 seconds, riding to the victory in the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Switzerland. Photo By: SportFot/GCT

Lausanne, Switzerland – September 15, 2012 – The GCT championship race intensified dramatically tonight with only five points between Edwina Tops-Alexander and Rolf-Göran Bengtsson after one of the most electrifying Grand Prix of the season.

American rider Laura Kraut won the first-ever Global Champions Tour Grand Prix in Switzerland on the 14-year-old grey Cedric, owned by Cherry Knoll Farm of West Grove, PA – even beating her partner and Olympic gold medalist Nick Skelton in the jump off. Laura admitted she was “over the moon” and the jump off had a nail biting twist with Australian rider Edwina facing a tough challenge for the No.1 ranking spot from Swedish rider Rolf.

The smooth Swede cranked up the pressure dramatically by jumping clear in 45.37 on his champion horse Casall La Silla. Edwina came into the ring on Cevo Itot du Château but notched up 4 faults putting her in third place. Laura was next in and set off at a dazzling pace on Cedric, putting in a brilliant turn to the double and chasing down Rolf’s time to finish in 42.53 seconds.

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Art/Photography, Benefits, Community/Charity, Competitions, Events, Phelps Media Group, Show Jumping

American Gold Cup Festivities Benefit JustWorld International

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North Salem, NY – September 15, 2012 – The American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, New York, JustWorld International and Stadium Jumping, Inc., welcomed exhibitors, sponsors, and guests to a cocktail party Friday evening in the Main Barn of the well-appointed facility.

Competitors, sponsors, family and friends mingled and enjoyed live music, food and good cheer while horses to be offered in the OnlyJumpers.com New York Auction were demonstrated in the arena. Two miniature horses included in Saturday’s auction were also presented. The proceeds from the sale of the miniature horses will benefit JustWorld International.

A drawing for a Jeffrey Terreson original painting will go to support JustWorld International and their Adopt a Project campaign. By Friday night $2,400 was raised. The drawing runs through Sunday. JustWorld will hold their popular Horseless Horse Show benefit competition on Sunday before the $200,000 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W FEI World Cup event.

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Christine McCrea and Romantovich Take One Lead the Way in $50k American Gold Cup Qualifier

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Christine McCrea and Romantovich Take One win The American Gold Cup Qualifier. Photos by Parker/Russell the Book LLC

North Salem, NY – September 14, 2012 – Christine McCrea jumped ahead of the competition Friday to place first in the $50,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier at the picturesque Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The day was clear and warm to welcome the 50 entrants to the final class of the day on the spectacular grass Grand Prix field.

Six entries went clear and headed to the jump-off.  McCrea had the winning time with 40.830 seconds aboard Romantovich Take One owned by Candy Tribble. “He’s really fast,” McCrea said. “He’s always been really fast.”

She added that the course was challenging for the qualifier to Sunday’s $200,000 American Gold Cup. She found the naturally hilly landscape added an extra level of difficulty to the course designed by Steve Stephens.

“The course was tricky because I think the terrain here adds a lot of spice,” she said. “You know, if you don’t ride on a terrain like this very often, you can really struggle with the hill, either working for you or against you.”

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Competitions, Events, Hunter/Equitation, Maclay, Phelps Media Group, Show Jumping

Only One Week until the First Annual Southeast Medal Finals!

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Jacksonville, FL – September 14, 2012 – Only one week remains until the long-awaited Southeast Medal Finals will get underway at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Competitors have been in heavy preparation for the prestigious three-day show with the top medal honors set firmly in sight.

This upcoming Friday, September 21, 2012 the Southeast Medal Finals will begin at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Entries have been rolling in, and the competition promises to be both fierce and fun with a variety of classes, as well as fun activities. The show will run until Sunday, September 23, 2012, so make sure you don’t miss this prestigious event.

The show is patterned after the successful and long-standing New England Medal Finals, giving riders in Zone 4 and Region 3, a chance to compete for the top honors in an array of classes. The Indoor show will feature hunter, jumper and equitation classes over the period of three days, with highlight classes that are sure to catch the exhibitors’ attention, including the ASPCA Maclay Region 3 Regionals.

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Competitions, Events, HITS, Phelps Media Group, Show Jumping

Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino Snare Seventh in the Pfizer Million at HITS Saugerties

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Leone Kicks Off the American Gold Cup with a Win aboard Tiffany

Peter Leone and Tiffany at the American Gold Cup. Photo by Parker/Russell the Book LLC

Wellington, FL – September 14, 2012 – In one of the most justifiably difficult courses of the fall season, Olympian Peter Leone and Monica Carrera’s Lincourt Gino delivered an enormous effort at HITS Saugerties for the coveted Pfizer Million on Sunday, September 9th. A large crowd of spectators silently followed Leone as he skillfully piloted Gino around the course, leaving all the rails in place until the final fence, where the pair had an unfortunate rail. In the end, only three riders went clear in the first round to return for the jump off.

“This course was his biggest yet and he met the challenge,” said Leone proudly of the big bay Irish Sporthorse gelding. Gino is a favorite of the Lionshare Farm staff for his kind and affectionate disposition.

In an interview for PhelpsSports.com, course designer Olaf Peterson Jr. shared the high degree of difficulty he planned into the Pfizer Million course. “I designed this course with the scopey horse in mind as well as a rider who could solve a lot,” he said.

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Championships, Classic Company, Classic Company, Competitions, Events, Hunter/Equitation, Show Jumping

The Atlanta Fall Prize Lists Are Online!

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Patricia Hennessey and Little Tom, winner of the Barry Lane Jumper Classic 2011

The Classic Company is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated Atlanta Fall Prize Lists are now on-line!  Make sure to get your entries in for one of the most popular shows on the East Coast held at the celebrated Atlanta International Olympic Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia, November 7-18.

The Classic Company is looking forward to showcasing its world class customer service, highly decorated rings, great prize money and truly, something for everyone.  “From the seasoned Olympic veteran to the first time lead-liner, we have something for everyone,” said Classic Company President Bob Bell.  “We’ve significantly increased the prize money for both of our Atlanta Grand Prix as well as our Classics and we have received favorable responses from the riders that they plan on showing with us this fall,” he added.

Week I: Money still building for the Adequan Pre-Green Hunter Championship Finals, PLUS a $65,000 Grand Prix

The prize money for the Adequan Pre-Green Hunter Championship Finals continues to build during opening week and horses still have a time to make the cut for the Finals Week II.  Other classes include the $15,000 Welcome Class, the $25,000 Barry Lane Jumper Division and as the exclamation point to the week, the $65,000 EMO Grand Prix!

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Jonathan McCrea Sails In for the Win in the 1.45m Speed Stake in Day Two of American Gold Cup

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Jonathan McCrea and Twisther take the 1.45m Speed Stake

North Salem, NY − September 13, 2012 — The spectacular Old Salem Farm was the backdrop for sensational show jumping action on the second day of The American Gold Cup in North Salem, NY.

Forty-six riders took to the field in the warm afternoon sun for the Danbury Porsche Audi $10,000 1.45m Speed Stake held in the Grand Prix ring.  Jonathan McCrea edged out the competition on Twisther with a time of 66.156.

“You know, I think I’m lucky with Twisther,” McCrea said. “He’s a specialist in these classes and he’s going to win every time.  I’m lucky.  We work well together.  He won in New Hampshire and he won in Spruce Meadows and I was second in in the $30,000 Saturday Grand Prix in The Hamptons − the fastest time by three and a half seconds. He’s just a winner.”

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Competitions, Dressage, Events, Hunter/Equitation, Show Jumping

Mahan Farm’s Annual Beat the Heat Horse Show

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Dressage, Jumpers, & Combined Training
October 6th, 2012
Judge: Tina Drake “R”

Tina Drake earned her “R” certification in 1994 & has completed most of the process to become an “S” judge.  She studied under Anders Lundgren & Jessica Ransehousen.  Over the years Tina has progressed through the USDF programs through the silver medal level.  She was working towards gold when she unfortunately lost her FEI horse.  Tina has been judging for over 20 years.

Where:
Mahan Farm
8150 Mahan Drive
Please use Miles Johnson entrance
GPS: Sarawood Lane
Tallahassee, FL 32309
Gates directly across the street

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Jennifer Alfano and Miss Lucy Sweep the High Performance Hunters at 66th Annual Buffalo International Horse Show

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Jennifer Alfano and Miss Lucy swept the first day of the High Performance Hunters at the Buffalo International Horse Show. Photo by: Kendall Bierer/PMG

Buffalo, NY – September 12, 2012 – The Indoor Arena was filled with hunter excitement as the first day of the Buffalo International Horse Show (BIHS) commenced at the Buffalo Equestrian Center. The premier fundraiser for the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center, the BIHS offered an array of hunter classes for all experience levels, seeing some of the top hunter professionals vie for the blue ribbon prizes.  Liza Boyd dominated the Green Working Hunters, while Jennifer Alfano swept the High Performance Hunters and took home the consistent ribbons in the Conformation Hunters.

The horse show opened to a cool breeze this morning, welcoming competitors to the ring.  The Green Working Hunters were the first to attempt the hunter course designed by Brian Brown. Beautifully set, the course consisted of natural fences, including an in-and-out leading to an oxer, as well as several standalone obstacles that challenged both horse and rider alike within the confines of the Indoor.

“When I was cantering around I was thinking that this ring is definitely going to sharpen me up. Coming in here after doing the derbies in the big fields, I know I have to work on rideability. When you land you don’t have any time for trouble. It definitely keeps you sharp as a rider,” eventual leader of the Green Working Hunter division Elizabeth Boyd remarked.

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Magnificent New Venue for American Gold Cup Is a Hit on Opening Day

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McLain Ward and Esplanade sail away with the win in the Hallmark Feeds 1.40m. Photos: Parker/Russell-The Book LLC

North Salem, NY − September 12, 2012 – The first day of The American Gold Cup FEI CSI 4* dawned clear and cool with a cloudless sky in North Salem, NY. The magnificent Old Salem Farm is the new home of the 2012 show after an off-and-on hiatus and it’s back and better than ever. The American Gold Cup is one of the world’s most prestigious show jumping events, now celebrating its forty-second year.

The highlight of Wednesday’s action was the $7,500 Hallway Feed & KER Sport Horse Nutrition Open Jumpers held in the meticulously groomed grass Grand Prix field.

McLain Ward came away with the win aboard Esplanade 7.

“Esplanade is a nice seasoned horse, has a lot of experience on grass fields like this,” he said. “I went pretty early in the order but I knew what my plan was and I was lucky enough she performed great and then held up for the whole afternoon.” Ward said he has been riding the 14-year-old chestnut mare for the owners, Louisburg Farm, off and on for about two years. “I don’t show her too often because she’s a Iittle bit in her sunset years but when she comes out, she’s normally in the prizes.”

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