This week was the largest week that we have ever had in Gulfport. The Celebration of Hunters was a giant success. I would like to thank all the exhibitors who were part of this show. The weather did not want to work with us on Friday or Saturday but it all worked out fine on Sunday due to great exhibitors and trainers.
On Friday we hosted the USHJA International Hunter Derby. We started the day with a breakfast for everyone sponsored by Adequan. The class had 50 entries and it was great to watch. Not only did Allen Rheinheimer and Paul Jewel build a challenging course, but the morning had rain and strong winds that added to task of a good round. The results of the class were as follows:
Official Results for the 2011 Gulf Coast $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
1st Yes Indeed with Sarah Mechlin for owner Olivia Weaver
2nd Primera with Catherine Rinehart for owner Helen Gilbert
3rd Ovation with Courtney Calcagnini for Taylor Reid
4th Corazon with owner-rider Patrick McGinnis
5th Carson with Courtney Calcagnini for owner Kristen Blomstrom
6th Figaro B with Holly Shepherd for owner Linda Bobrik
7th Dress Up with owner-rider Jana Rodes
8th Carlano with Will Roberts for owner Andrea Ramirez
9th CR Carolato II with Jordan Siegel for owner Buddrus Equine, LLC
10th Dolce with owner-rider Sue Takata
11th Marquis with Daniel Geitner for owner Lee Cesery
12th Damocles with Daniel Geitner for owner Janet Peterson