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Bigger Than Ever! Top Equestrians Head to Classic Company’s Atlanta Fall Shows!

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Did you get your entries in?  Make sure to visit Classic Company’s Official Service Provider, Equestrian Connect, for the ease of on-line entries!

The Classic Company is looking to welcome more than a thousand riders to the Atlanta Fall Classic Shows in less than three weeks which kick off November 7 through the 18th at the Atlanta International Olympic Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia.

Some of the top riders in the world will be showing at the Classic Company’s annual fall event.  Industry greats like Chris Kappler, Georgina Bloomberg, Schuyler Riley and others will be competing for a piece of the increased prize money this season at the home of the 1996 Olympics in Conyers, Georgia.  Class offerings also include the richest prize money of the year in the Adequan Pre-Green Hunters as well as hefty purses in the $65,000 EMO Grand Prix, the $45,000 EMO Grand Prix, the $25,000 Barry Lane Classic Jumper Division, the $25,00 Barry Lane Jumper Division and the $15,000 Welcome Classes to name a few.

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Abigail McArdle Leads Zone Five to USEF Prix de States Team Championship

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Abigail McArdle and Cosma 20 won the USEF Prix de States Team Championship and the Individual Junior Jumper Reserve Championship. Photo By: Al Cook

Harrisburg, PA – October 16, 2012 – The best young riders in the country gathered at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show this weekend to compete during the 2012 Randolph College/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships. Leading the way was 18-year-old Abigail McArdle of Barrington, IL, who helped Zone Five capture the USEF Prix de States Team Championship and later went on to earn the Individual Junior Jumper Reserve Championship aboard Cosma 20.

McArdle and Cosma 20 kicked the weekend off right with a clear first round on Thursday night, finishing in second place just shy of the leading time. Friday night highlighted the USEF Prix de States Team Championship. McArdle’s Zone Five Team members included Kalvin Dobbs of Carmel, IN riding Winde; Lillie Ross of Wheaton, IL aboard Pako; and Catherine Tyree of Chicago, IL on Wetter.

After the first round the team had 12 faults to their name, and all of the pressure came down on McArdle. As the anchor rider, she needed to lay down a clear round during the second phase to take the gold.

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Zone 5, Scott, and O’Mara Win USEF Championships at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show

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Abigail McArdle of the Zone 5 Team on Cosma 20 (Al Cook)

Harrisburg, PA – Three National Championships were decided this past weekend at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Thirty-one competitors in the 2012 Randolph College/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships and more than 250 of the best hunter equitation riders in the Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Finals presented by Randolph College vied for the top spot in their championships.

The Zone 5 Team Wins Gold in the Randolph College/USEF Prix de States Team Championship

The Zone 5 team captured the Gold medal in the Randolph College/USEF Prix de States Team Championship at the 67th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Friday evening. The team members were: Kalvin Dobbs of Carmel, IN riding Winde; Abigail McArdle of Barrington Hills, IL on Cosma 20; Lillie Ross of Wheaton, IL aboard Pako; and Catherine Tyree of Chicago, IL on Wetter.

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The Countdown Is On for Classic Company’s Atlanta Fall Shows!

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T Reid, Ovation, USHJA Hunter Derby

Did you get your entries in? The Classic Company’s Atlanta Fall Shows are just four weeks away and will be the place to be November 7 through the 18th at the Atlanta International Olympic Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia.

Schuyler Riley, owner of Wolfstone Stables in Wellington, Florida, is one of America’s most successful show jumping riders. She has been in the ‘Winners Circle’ at some of the most prestigious events in the world such as the Budweiser American Invitational, the American Gold Cup and the Budweiser AGA National Championships. She is only the second rider in history and the first female ever to post back to back wins in the Chrysler Classic at Spruce Meadows. She’s been a key member of the United States Equestrian Team and posted double clear rounds in leading the US to victory at the Samsung Super League in LaBaule, France.

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Southeast Medal Finals Announces Dates for 2013 and Asks for Input

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Allyson Blais won both the Southeast Adult Medal Finals and the USEF Adult Medal Finals aboard Camden Yards

Jacksonville, FL – October 7, 2012 – Fresh from their success of the first-ever Southeast Medal Finals, organizers James Lala and Bob Bell are planning next year’s event. Mark your calendars – the dates for next year are Sept. 20-22, 2013.

To make the 2013 Southeast Medal Finals show even better, Lala and Bell are asking for comments, ideas and suggestions.

“We want to know what we can do to make Southeast Medal Finals the best show possible,” said Lala. “We want to hear from everyone, trainers, riders, sponsors, family members, and spectators and do our very best to build the most efficient, fun and memorable show of the season.”

Send suggestions to: jdlala@aol.com.

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The Asbury Classic Rapidly Approaches, Finalize Entries for This “Can’t Miss” Showing Opportunity

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The Asbury Classic offers a variety of hunter classes including the $2,000 Asbury Hunter Derby. Photos Courtesy of Client.

Asbury, NJ – October 5, 2012 – Only six days remain until the long-anticipated Asbury Classic hosted at the Ridge at Riverview in Asbury, NJ. The 2012 Asbury Classic, one of the most picturesque shows in the nation, will return this October 11-14, 2012 with a full schedule for hunters and jumpers alike. The show will feature a full array of classes, a full schedule of hospitality events for spectators and exhibitors, as well as unique awards and opportunities for riders of all experience levels. Located only one hour from New York City, this show is a “can’t miss” opportunity for all exhibitors. The stabling is filling up quickly and the entries are approaching their close; please visit http://www.theridgefarm.com/showpages/asburyclassic.html for a prize list and entry blank.

The Ridge at Riverview is run by Olympian Nona Garson, and is a gem to the city of Asbury with rolling open fields, a large Grand Prix Ring, Hunter Ring and a Derby Field with natural obstacles. The grounds have both grass and sand based all-weather footing. The Asbury Classic offers over $30,000 in prize money for hunter and jumper competitors, with the highlight of the jumper agenda being the $20,000 Ridge at Riverview Grand Prix, a televised event that will be aired RFD TV on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Hermitage Farm will sponsor the Grand Prix, guaranteeing prize money for all competitors. The victor will also capture the electromagnetic foot pad, which is presented by Centurion. The show will also feature the $2,000 Asbury Jumper Derby, the $3,000 Futures Grand Prix and the $3,000 Open Jumper Welcome Class. There will also be an array of hunter/jumper classes for children, adults, juniors, amateurs and future jumpers.

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The Countdown Is On for Classic Company’s Atlanta Fall Shows!

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P Hennessy and Little Tom - Winner 2011 Barry Lane Classic

The countdown is on!  Only five weeks remain between riders and some of the top prize money offered this fall at the celebrated Classic Company’s Fall Classic at the Atlanta International Olympic Horse Park in Conyers, GA, which kicks off November 7 through the 18th!  The Classic Company has upped the ante this year and is pleased to announce that it will offer the $65,000 EMO Grand Prix Week I and the $45,000 EMO Grand Prix Week II.  The prize lists are on-line and you have to get your entries in now!

The Trifecta of Fall Events:  Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation

For the Hunters – The Adequan Pre-Green Hunter Championship Finals

Week one is charged with excitement as the purse for the Adequan Pre-Green Hunter Championship Finals continues to grow and horses have one last chance to make the cut for the Finals held during Week II.

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Phelps Media Group International Donates Perpetual Trophy for Southeast Medal Finals

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Bob Bell holds the Southeast Medal Finals perpetual trophy awarded to Margaret Collins aboard Samy. Carrie Wirth from Phelps Media Group, Trainer Suzanne Muchow and James Lala also pictured. Flashpoint Photography

Jacksonville, FL – October 1, 2012 – From the moment show organizer James Lala contacted Mason Phelps about his idea for the new Southeast Medal Finals, Phelps was on board to lend his support.

Lala was inspired by the New England Equitation Finals, founded by Phelps and other New England professionals, whose goal was to boost equitation in New England.

“Some years back, I founded and created the New England Horsemen’s Association Hunt Seat Medal along with some other professionals, and I served as president of the New England Horseman’s Council,” said Phelps. “As a Floridian, I feel it is important to support the Southeast Medal Finals, and we did so wholeheartedly.”

Lala partnered with Classic Company’s veteran show manager, Bob Bell, and created the new show. It was a resounding success and has become a significant contribution to the horse show offerings in the area. To top it off, the Southeast Medal Finals was chosen to host the ASPCA Maclay Regionals.

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George Morris Returns to the BTRC This November for Educational Seminar

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George H. Morris will conduct an educational clinic at the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center November 9-11, 2012. Photo By: Lauren Fisher

Buffalo, NY – September 28, 2012 – The Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center (BTRC) is pleased to announce that their annual educational clinic with the renowned George H. Morris will take place the weekend of November 9, 10, and 11, 2012. This educational seminar is part of the USHJA Trainer Certification Program.

Held at the BTRC facility in Buffalo, NY, 24 riders will have the opportunity to partake in this event by participating in three groups of eight riders (Intermediate, Advanced, Jumper). The spots for the clinic filled up immediately; however, auditor spots are still available to gain knowledge from the esteemed Morris through observation, and a waiting list is available for riders should a spot become available.

Spots are available for auditors at $75 per person per day or $200 for all three days. Applications for auditing are available by contacting the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center at (716) 877-9295.

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Meg O’Mara Finesses the Course to Secure the ASPCA Maclay Regionals at Southeast Medal Finals

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Meg O'Mara and Vancouver

Jacksonville, FL – September 23, 2012 – The highly-anticipated third and final day of the first Southeast Medal Finals featured the ASPCA Maclay Region Three Finals. A group of 37 skilled riders determined to master Alan Rheinheimer’s course competed for today’s top prize.

Traveling away from the in gate, the course opened with a bold oxer to oxer line. The track turned to the left and over a vertical on the far short end of the arena. From here the riders were asked to rollback to fence #4, a vertical on the diagonal, followed by two options for fence #5 and fence #6. With a turn to the right to fence #7, an oxer, the acuteness of which was determined by the options chosen, the route continued with a bending line to an oxer/vertical two stride. Then, a turn to the right took the riders over a vertical on the far short end, followed by an rollback to fence #10 and a bending line to a combination − a pair of natural verticals, then another bending line to the left to a single oxer headed toward the in gate. A turn to the right and through the center of the arena on the diagonal took the track to the final fence of the course, an oxer.

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