Eloise and Liza Boyd sail over a jump on their way to the win in last night’s $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby. Flashpoint Photography.
Forty-five horse and rider teams went on the hunt for the win in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby on the lovely grass field at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center last night, but it was Eloise, owned by Stella Styslinger and ridden by Liza Boyd of Camden, South Carolina, who would take the win! And if that victory wasn’t sweet enough for Boyd, her second mount, Trinity, owned by Finally Farm, would come in second.
Julie Curtin of Roswell, Georgia and Sara Stephens’ Fabrege came in third place, and Mary Eastwood’s Lavasco, ridden by Jordan Gilchrist of Flower Mound, Texas, finished in fourth. Fifth place was awarded to Unikat, owned and ridden by Amy Yoder of Seneca, South Carolina. Curtin returned to the winner’s circle to claim sixth place, this time aboard Patricia Husted’s Ramano. Taylor Chevalier of Alpharetta, Georgia received seventh place with her own Rocketeer, and eighth place was awarded to David Pelligrini’s Outspoken, ridden by Emily Hertz of Eads, Tennessee. Gilchrist returned to the winner’s circle, this time in the irons of Molly Ather’s Honor, to claim her ninth place ribbon, while Johns Island native Lynn Seithel and her own Versace received tenth. Eleventh place went to Grace Howard and her own Bethel’s Peri, and twelfth place went to Ronda Stavisky’s Cartier R.
“This was one of the biggest hunter classes the Charleston Summer Classic has experienced here,” commented Classic Company President, Bob Bell. “We are thrilled with the turn out and even happier that everyone is having such a great time!” he added.
While riders competed, VIP patrons were treated to a dinner sponsored by Charles Hairfield and the Seabrook Island Equestrian Center.
Show-cation Party Schedule Is Underway!
Did you order your VIP table? There are literally four left for this week. So reserve your VIP table and then start marking your calendar because you won’t want to miss a moment of the fun at the Charleston Summer Classic!
Tickets to the VIP are only $350 for a table of 8 each week and individual tickets are only $45 per person. Be sure to email info@classiccompany.com to reserve your VIP table now!
Week II kicks off on Tuesday, July 15 at 6 pm with the Annual Unbridled Affair at the Beach Club, sponsored in part by Seabrook Island Real Estate. Casual attire, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a live band will have you raving about this event for years to come.
The fun continues on Wednesday, July 16 with the 7th Annual BBQ at Tissy’s Oak River Farm, 3598 Wild Plum Road, Johns Island – just down the road from the horse show. All are welcome to attend so be sure to bring the entire family!
The USHJA Hunter Derby returns next Thursday, July 17 and the Derby Party takes place alongside it in the Grand Pavilion starting at 5 pm. An open bar and dinner are generously sponsored by Seithel Law Firm, LLC.
Friday, July 18 at 5 pm, the Grand Prix party, sponsored by the Atlanta Hunt Club, New Vintage Farm and Ridgewater Show Stables, takes place in the Grand Prix Pavilion during the $25,000 Grand Prix and will offer VIP patrons an open bar along with heavy hors d’oeuvres.
The Dressage Collection sponsors the Farewell Brunch on Saturday, July 19 at 10 am in the Grand Pavilion. Don’t miss the Bloody Mary Bar, compliments of The Market Place.
Enjoy a drink with friends while watching ringside grand prix and hunter derby action. Reserve your table today!
For twenty-two years, the Charleston Summer Classic has been offering riders, their family and friends the opportunity to jump the waves and the jumps. Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, located on Johns Island, South Carolina, is twenty minutes from downtown historic Charleston with its abundance of historic southern mansions, fabulous seafood, dining, art galleries, horse and buggy tours and world class shopping.
The show grounds are even closer to the beach! Yes, about 5 miles away from the show grounds, you can be on the Atlantic Ocean. The show’s close proximity to the ocean keeps the temperature just perfect in the grand prix arena and hunter rings. Miles of scenic, wooded trails meander through the show grounds and exhibitors love kicking back and trail riding if they are not enjoying the pristine beaches or competing in the arenas.
Does someone in your family enjoy fishing? Kayaking? Sailing? The Bohicket Marina is about a four minute drive from the show grounds and offers charters and rentals as well as dolphin watching tours. Golf anyone? Some of the best golf courses in the world are located no more than 10 minutes from the show grounds. There is a reason why the Charleston Summer Classic is the perfect show-cation with its packed social schedule, boutique feel and pristine show grounds. More than ever, riders are falling in love with the Charleston Summer Classic.
On Deck!
Everyone is enjoying the summer but fall will be here before you know it! And as the summer transitions to autumn, all eyes will be on the prestigious Atlanta Fall Classic set to kick off on November 5th through the 16th at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia. The Classic Company calls the Olympic venue home for two weeks each year and welcomes new and familiar faces to the iconic show grounds.
Finals events, such as the Pre-Green Hunter Finals and the National Classic Equitation Finals, will highlight the two weeks of show jumping in addition to the crowning of the Classic Circuit Champions.
Riders are traveling from across the country to participate in these events. If you haven’t checked your status, now is the time to do so!
Week I opens up with the $10,000 Open Jumper Welcome class and the $65,000 EMO Grand Prix as well as the $15,000 Barry Lane Jumper Classic and the $1,500 Take 2 Thoroughbred Hunter and Jumper Division. The $10,000 Child Adult Jumper Classic, the $5,000 Open Jumper Welcome Class, the $45,000 EMO Grand Prix and the International Hunter Derby take place Week II as well as the National Classic Equitation Finals, the Pre-Green Finals and the crowning of the Circuit Champions.
There is always something for everyone at Classic Company shows and the Atlanta Fall Classic shows are no exception. So make sure to bring everyone to the Georgia International Horse Park in November and enjoy Classic Company’s world class customer service, beautifully decorated rings, big prize money, great events and fun for all! Email Jonathan at jonathan@classiccompany.com or call the office at 843.768.5503.
The prize list will be on-line by August 1 and starting that date, you can sign up for the Atlanta Fall Classic on-line and for free using HorseShowsOnline.com. The Classic Company just rolled out the new on-line entry system in time for Charleston and many exhibitors have already experienced the ease of entries on-line with no hustle and no rush to the post office and NO ADDED FEES – just entries made easy!
HorseShowsOnline.com allows you to not only sign up for the shows, but you can also see orders of go, how many, ring schedules and complete results. Credit card information is completely secure and encrypted. This may be the easiest way to sign up for a show. And for a limited time, the service is completely free. Yes, free.
The Classic Company is a USHJA’s Members Choice Award winner, recognized for producing top quality show jumping events in the United States. Together, they offer the best exhibitor-friendly, top quality hunter jumper events each winter. Please visit them on the web at www.ClassicCompany.com or call them at 843.768.5503.
All sponsorship, marketing and press inquiries should be directed to Lisa Engel, Sponsorship, Marketing and Public Relations Director, at lisa@classiccompany.com.
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See you at the ring,
Bob Bell
The Classic Company, Ltd.
www.ClassicCompany.com
Phone/FAX: (843) 768-5503
Post Office Box 1311 Johns Island SC 29457