We started this week streaming with Show Net and we had about 300 watching our USHJA International Hunter Derby. It seems to be a big success for everyone.
On Thursday afternoon we had the jog for 39 horses for our USHJA International Hunter Derby followed by the riders meeting and drawing the order of go along with huge pile of sandwiches, brownies and soda and beer.
The following morning in the Sponsor Tent, Adequan sponsored a breakfast for the exhibitors and guests. Great breakfast, thank you Caroline Hogan. The class was held on the grass Grand Prix field which is 400 x 450. Allen Rheinheimer created a challenge for the Jr exhibitors to see who could draw the best course for the derby. Allen supplied the contestants with an outline of the ring and he had 10 entries. He along with our “staff of course designers” reviewed all of the entries and chose the entry created by Sarah Clifton Yandell who rides with Dave Pelligrini. Not only did she supply the basis for the course to be built, she took to the field with the course designers and crew to build her course. This contest was sponsored by Showtime Jump Company and Sarah was able to pick any jump as her prize. She chose a very large long jump. This was a great way to get more than just the top riders involved with this very special class. Congrats Sarah! And thanks Allen.
The International Hunter Derby was won by Triompf, Sarah Peterson, owner and ridden by Holly Shepherd. Triompf has been also doing great in all of our grand prix classes this winter in Pensacola and Gulfport. Congrats Sarah and Holly! Great Class.
2. Promise Me, Gordon Productions, Christian Roggie
3. Amadeo, Diane Dematteo, Bob Brawley
4. Four Leaf Clover, Rebekah Wilson, Colleen Acosta
5. Now How Z, Owned / Shown Kelly Joyner
6. Burberry, Sabrina Hellman, Whitney Owens
7. Pimm’s Cup, Whitney Miller, Whitney Owens
8. Lochland, Sarona LLC, Sara Stephens
9. CR Carolato II, Buddruis Equine, Jordan Siegel
10. Eloise, Owned/Shown Claudia Styslinger
11. Kalifornia Dreamin, Carly Synder, Dana Hart Callanan
12 Lordano, Molly Kindness, Andrew Kocher
After the International hunter derby, the crew re built the jumper ring, the judges took golf carts to their assigned rings and the exhibitors were invited to a luncheon sponsored by USEF under the grand pavilion between the hunter rings to watch the National Hunter Derby. Thank you, Lori Nelson and USEF. That class was won by Happenstance, Lauren Takata owner and ridden by Stacie Goodson.
2. Fancy Free, BBT Investments
3. Ramozotti, Jason Schnelle
4. Edwina, Jacquiline Watts
5. Ava, Katelyn Lang
6. Highmark, Jane Gilday
7. Infinity’s End, Susan Itell
8. Nameretto, Gabriella Thompson
9. Late Night, Erin Murphy
10. Showme, Brawley Farms
11. Santorini, Carelyn Monroe
12. Linvingston, Linda Seay
We had a full day on Friday to end with a great exhibitor party complete with shrimp, chicken, crawfish and a great band. They counted over 500 at the party.
The$35,000 Johnson Horse Transport presented by Adequan today was won by Merlin owned and ridden by Frances Land, she was also presented with a box of Adequan. If memory serves me last year Merlin won on the same week with the same course designer, Patrick Rodes. Great Job Frances and thank you Adequan and Johnson Horse Transport.
2. Winchester, Bridelbourne Stables
3. Happy Z, Wilhelm Genn
4. L’etoile, L’etoile Group
5. Bon Giorno, Showcase 81 LLC
6. Triompf, Sarah Peterson – WHO ALSO WON THE HUNTER DERBY!
7. Ultaire, Janet McCarroll
8. Calissandro, Devin Ryan
9. Carl Loui TSP, Christian Roggie
10. Roman Saluut, Devin Ryan
11. Nepal, Kim and Jay Land
12. Streetwise, Leigh Holland
Well, week four is over; we only have two more. Then we are off to Atlanta.
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For those planning to attend the Atlanta Spring Classic I, II (Mar 21 – Apr 1), please call for stalls since we are limited this year due to another event in the all-purpose building: 843 768 5503.
Classic Co Important Dates
June 24 – $25,000 Pony Hunter Derby/Classic – Conyers
July 21 – $25,000 Pony Hunter Derby / Classic – Charleston
September 21-23 – Premire of the Southeast Medal Finals – Jacksonville
Nov 16 – Adequan Pre Green Championships – Conyers
Adequan Pre Green Championship Standings – Top 8
1. Curious George, Lucy Loper
2. Delphine, ML Leffler
3. Cromwell, Michelle Casler
4. Muddy Waters, Pamela Ward
5. Ring Ling, Jean Tuttel
6. Solomon, Susan Schwartz
7. Overjoyed, C Rheinheimer
8. Shenanigans, Lexi Mulkey
8. Mr Vanderbilt, T Maddrix
Total Dollars after 4 Shows – $1900
The Classic Company is a USHJA Members Choice Award winner, known for producing quality, exhibitor friendly, international-level hunter/jumper horse shows throughout the Southeast US. For additional information on any of the 2012 events please call 843-768-5503 or visit www.ClassicCompany.com.
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See you at the rings,
Bob Bell
The Classic Company, Ltd.
www.ClassicCompany.com
Phone/FAX: (843) 768-5503
Post Office Box 1311 Johns Island SC 29457