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Peg Seals and Surely Win the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Culpeper

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©ESI Photography. Peg Seals and Chelsea Ireland’s Surely on their way to their first $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix victory.

CULPEPER, NY (July 10, 2012) – Virginia Beach’s Peg Seals scored one for the professional riders competing in Saturday’s $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix as she captured the blue aboard Chelsea Ireland’s Surely to highlight the Showday National at HITS Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia.

During the Commonwealth National in April, Seals and Surely grabbed the red ribbon losing out to top amateur rider Jane Gaston and her own Lumiere. Last week, during the Showday National, Seals used a matching pair of 84s in the first and second round to secure the top prize and highlight a week of competition for hunter riders. Seals, a consistent winner at HITS Culpeper, scored her first Devoucoux victory of the 2012 season as she was the only professional rider represented in the top five.

“The field is always tough in Culpeper,” said Seals. “It was a great win and I look forward to many more this season.”

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Ramiro Quintana Wins $40,000 HITS Grand Prix at HITS Culpeper

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©ESI Photography. Ramiro Quintana and Double H Farm’s HH Narcos Du Marais had a big weekend, riding to victory in the $40,000 HITS Grand Prix.

CULPEPER, VA (July 10, 2012) – Ramiro Quintana put just one month worth of work to good use as he piloted HH Narcos Du Marais to the top spot in Sunday’s $40,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Culpeper. After just 30 days with the 11-year-old Selle Français gelding, owned by Double H Farm, Quintana found himself in the ribbons.

Despite a heat wave that blazed through much of the East over the weekend, horses and riders alike returned to HITS Culpeper to meet the Showday National’s qualifying opportunity for HITS Championship Weekend. Quintana of Wellington, Florida and “Narcos” led off the Sunday afternoon Grand Prix and were the first to go clear and pick up a qualifier for the famed Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix. He met four other pairs in the jump-off.

“The course was certainly suitable for the conditions, considering the heat,” said Quintana. “I think five was the perfect number clear and the course seemed to ask all the right questions.”

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Beat the Heat! Ride at the Charleston Classic Shows and Then Join Your Family at the Beach!

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Guests enjoy the Classic Company exhibitor party held at the prestigious Seabrook Club in 2011. Photo provided by Classic Company staff.

Charleston, South Carolina:  Happy 4th of July! Wow!  How are you, your horses and family surviving this heat?  Beat the heat and head to the Classic Company’s Charleston Horse Shows that kick off July 11 and run through July 21 at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center located in John’s Island, South Carolina!

The Charleston Horse Shows are the most well-loved, perfect horse shows for the entire family.  They are located just miles from the breathtaking beaches of Charleston, the historic charm of downtown and they just ooze with Southern hospitality.  Classic Company will again be pulling out all the stops to make sure your horse show competition is the best both in and out of the ring.  The Classic Company is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the Charleston site, and will be hosting its $25,000 Pony Hunter Derby Classic during Charleston II.

Bob Bell, President of Classic Company, said, “This is a special show for those trainers with fun loving customers.  We limit the stalls, only have four show rings and make sure there’s a social event each day for everyone!  And, it is very close to the beach!”

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Laura Jane Tidball and Liz Ashton Win SSG Bonus Money at Thunderbird

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Laura Jane Tidball and Liz Ashton Win SSG Bonus Money at Thunderbird. Photos - Totem Photographics

July 7, 2012 – Fort Langley, British Columbia – Laura Jane Tidball and Liz Ashton took home the bonus money in the SSG Riding Gloves ‘Go Clean for the Green’ promotion during the West Coast Classic at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC.

Fort Langley’s own Laura Jane Tidball was wearing her SSG ‘Digital’ Riding Gloves when she won the $5,000 Cobblestone Derby on Saturday, June 30, on Thunderbird’s grass grand prix field.  All but two of the competitors were wearing SSG ‘Digitals’, but it was Tidball who took home a $500 bonus from the Canadian glove manufacturer for sporting its brand.  An amazing inside turn in the handy round secured the victory for Tidball and Yesquero, a 12-year-old Argentinean Warmblood usually shown by Brent Balisky.

“I love the SSG bonus program,” said Tidball.  “I ride numerous horses in my SSG ‘Digitals’ every day, and the ‘washability’ of the gloves is a big plus.  I am very grateful for SSG’s generous sponsorship.”

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First Annual Southeast Medal Finals Offer Spectacular Hunter and Jumper Classes for All

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Jacksonville, FL – July 6, 2012 – The first annual Southeast Medal Finals is rapidly approaching this September 21-23, 2012 at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center in Jacksonville, Fla. 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.

One of the main attractions for the hunter riders will be the 2012 USHJA Zone 4 Championships. The Championships are open to children, adult and pony competitors. The competition will be fierce as the top 25 horses or ponies in the USEF Zone 4 Standings vie for the prestigious championship title. Riders will have a chance to gain bonus zone points for their efforts in the Zone 4 Championship Stake.

The 2012 USHJA Zone 4 Championships will consist of the Children’s 14 & Under Hunters, Children’s 15-17 Hunters, Adult 18-35 Hunters, Adult 36 & Over Hunters, and the Children’s Hunter Pony divisions. Medals will be awarded to first through third in all of the stake classes, with riders earning ribbons for their efforts in all other classes of the division.

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International Bromont Is Ready to Welcome All Riders

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Bromont, Quebec, July 6, 2012 – The International Bromont has once again planned improvements to the site of the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park for its competition, starting next July 18.

“We have invested a lot in the renovation of the site over the past three years,” indicated the show organizer, Roger Deslauriers. “We want to keep the quality of our installations and of our competition rings, which is why we have retouched the footing again this year in order to offer our participants the best set-up available.”

As the 2011 event hosted a record number of horses and riders, the competition manager is hoping for the same in 2012. “Riders and trainers have until June 29 to send in their stall reservation and entry forms. We are on the last stretch for registrations and we are confident that we will surpass last year’s entries,” declared Roger Deslauriers.

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Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy Win $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby

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Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy have taken the USHJA International Hunter Derbies by storm this year, taking top ribbons in the prestigious events. Photo By: SportFot

Furnace, PA – July 3, 2012 – The 2012 State College Classic saw an overwhelming victory from SBS Farms, Inc. last week. Jennifer Alfano dominated the professional divisions with her top mounts, as well as securing the first place award in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby with the talented Jersey Boy. Luke Olsen caught the judges’ eyes in the equitation classes, earning the first place prize with Serenade in the Pessoa USEF Hunter Seat Medal. Jessica Liffin took the Low Junior/Amateur Hunter Reserve Championship aboard Imparco.

In the Regular Conformation Hunters, Danny Robertshaw’s Lions Paw with Alfano in the irons stole the show. Lions Paw was awarded the blue ribbon for his beautiful conformation in the Model. Alfano then guided the thoroughbred to the first and second place ribbons over fences, as well as the first place award in the under saddle. They eventually secured the division’s reserve championship honors. Alfano also exhibited Dragon, owned by Redfield Farm, to two second place finishes in the over fences and the handy round.

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Classic Company Debuts $25,000 Pony Hunter Derby in Atlanta, Wraps Up Another Successful Two Weeks of Competition

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Keep Dreamin' and Ashton Alexander in the winner's circle with President of Classic Company, Bob Bell

The Classic Company’s Atlanta Summer II wrapped up on Sunday, June 24, 2012 and the hunters were out in full force! The Classic Company had an overwhelming popular response to its inaugural $25,000 Pony Hunter Derby which closed out the successful two weeks on Sunday. The course was set by noted course designer Alan Rheinheimer.

“It was really magnificent,” said Bob Bell, President of the Classic Company. “The trainers really liked it. It was a great opportunity to showcase their pony hunter talent.”

Of the thirty seven entries, it was Keep Dreamin’, owned by Katie Dinan, LLC and ridden by Ashton Alexander, who took the first place honors. Brad Spragg, Keep Dreamin’s trainer and owner of the Atlanta Hunt Club in Smyrna, Georgia, said, “She really did a great job. The pony is just wonderful. What a great class this is to showcase the up and coming talent in our industry.”

Atlanta II featured the always popular Outback Steakhouse Dinner to benefit Hope Clinic and everyone was treated to the Jump and Run Classic class and the $35,000 Outback Grand Prix saw 36 entries on Saturday night.

Besides two weeks of perfect weather at the international facility, riders were treated to weekly exhibitor parties.

VIP seating was available in the Grand Prix arena and was sold out as soon as it was announced. “We were really pleased with the overwhelmingly positive response and will definitely offer it again,” said Bell. “We will be offering dinners at the Fall shows, too,” he added. The night classes continued to see a packed ringside around the international stadium. “It’s so much fun watching the night classes,” said Dylan Thomas of Judy’s Tack Shop. “I get to see old friends and watch some great competition,” she added.

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Atlanta Summerfest and Aiken Fall Festival Update

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The prize list for the 2012 Atlanta Summerfest August 16-19 and 23-26 and Aiken Fall Festival September 6-9 and 13-16 is now available on our web site and will be in the mail this week. Both show series include many exciting features including a $10,000 Open Jumper Classic each week at the Atlanta Summerfest as well as a USHJA National Hunter Derby. The Aiken Fall Festival will again feature a $5,000 Open Welcome Stake each week, a $15,000 Open Jumper Classic each week, a USHJA National Hunter Derby, and is proud to again be the host of the 2012 South Carolina Hunter Jumper Association Medal Finals. Many social events are planned for each show as well as the hospitality and customer service you have come to expect from Equus Events. Stalls sell out quickly at both of these events so please make sure to get your entries in on time!

NEW SHOW – Equus Events is pleased to announce a new show, The Harvest Classic October 12-14 at Highfields in Aiken, SC. This show will be a USEF A rated event and include a $1,000 Pony Hunter Derby, a $1,000 Children’s/Adult Hunter Derby, and a $5,000 Open Jumper Classic.

Thank you for your continued support of Equus Events and we look forward to seeing you at the show!

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Saturday Night at Alltech National Horse Show to Benefit USET Foundation

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The USET Foundation jump, created by Brody Robertson, will be used at this year's Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY – June 26, 2012 – The 2012 Alltech National Horse Show announced today that for the second year in a row, the Saturday evening performance will once again benefit the United States Equestrian Team Foundation.

Following a successful debut last year, the second edition of the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky, is scheduled for October 30 through November 4, 2012. The show will once again be held at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park.

During the Saturday evening performance, featuring the show’s main event, the $250,000 Alltech Grand Prix, the horse show will share 50% of the night’s gate receipts with the USET Foundation.

The United States Equestrian Team Foundation supports the competition, training, coaching, travel and educational needs of America’s elite and developing international high performance horses and athletes in partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation. Its main tasks are to support athletes, promote international excellence and build for the future.

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