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Shawn Casady and Zubantos Earn Individual Junior Show Jumping Silver Medal at NAJYRC

Shawn Casady and Zubantos won the Individual Junior Show Jumping Silver Medal at the 2012 NAJYRC. Photo: Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com

Lexington, KY – July 23, 2012 – Rising junior talent Shawn Casady and Elm Rock LLC’s Zubantos were the winners of the Individual Junior Show Jumping Silver Medal during the 2012 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC). After earning just four faults over the first five rounds of the competition, they advanced to the jump-off where another clear round over the technical track was good enough to claim the Individual Silver Medal.

Eighteen-year-old Casady showcased consistency and accuracy with the eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood Gelding Zubantos, lowering the height of just one fence throughout the five rounds of the prestigious event. “Zubantos is still young, but he’s a great guy, careful and scopey,” stated Casady. “I’ve been so fortunate to ride this horse.”

Trainer Ken Smith added, “This was an exciting accomplishment for all of us. Shawn rode great throughout the whole competition. Zubantos is a super brave horse, scopey and careful. He has really benefited from Shawn’s accurate riding this year.”

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Area V Is Golden in Eventing CCI1*, Area VI, VII & IX Wins CCI2* Eventing Championships

Victoria New and Connor Husain Top the Podium in Eventing Individual Championships

Victoria New and Fleeceworks Mystere du Val, Individual Gold medalists in Junior Eventing (Brant Gamma Photography)

Lexington, KY – The Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championship concluded competition today after an extremely successful week. Eventing was the highlight with riders completing their stadium jumping phase to determine team and individual medalists.

Five disciplines (a total of 9 championships for juniors and young riders) took part in the only FEI Championship to be held annually in North America. The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, ages 14-21.

The Area V gold medal junior team was led by individual gold medalist Victoria New (17, San Angelo, TX) on Fleeceworks Mystere du Val. They set the lowest final score of the competition at 52.5 penalties. The pair started out with the second best dressage score of 48.5, were clear through the cross country to move into the lead, and had one rail to add four faults for a total of 52.5 penalties. The Area V team had a total of 169.9 penalties.

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Kilian McGrath and Abigail McArdle Triumph for Show Jumping Young Rider and Junior Gold Medals

Individual Reining Champion Golds Go to Reed Kyle and Haley Franc

Abigail McArdle (Zone 5) aboard Cosma 20 takes the Gold medal in the Junior Individual Show Jumping (Sportfot)

Lexington, KY – The show jumpers and reiners finished today by naming two new individual gold medalists each at the 2012 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC), which conclude tomorrow at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Kilian McGrath and Abigail McArdle took gold in the Young Rider and Junior Show Jumping divisions respectively. The Show Jumping was sponsored by the United States Hunter Jumper Association. In the SmartPak Reining Individual Championship, Reed Kyle was gold in the Young Riders, while the Junior gold medal went to Haley Franc.

Five disciplines (a total of 9 championships for juniors and young riders) took part in the only FEI Championship to be held annually in North America. The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, ages 14-21.

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Roenick and Tetreault Win Dressage Young Rider and Junior Freestyle Championships

Team Canada Takes Gold, Gardner Is Individual Champion in Successful Endurance Race

Team Canada takes the Gold in Endurance (Brant Gamma Photography)

Lexington, KY – As the day continued on Saturday for the 2012 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC), more gold medalists were crowned. Brandi Roenick and Weltino’s Magic had the highest score to capture the Dressage Young Rider Freestyle Championship, while Canadian rider Laurence Blais Tetreault and Pissaro were gold medalists in the junior division. The dressage is sponsored by Platinum Performance and the United States Dressage Federation. The endurance riders were honored today in a podium presentation after they completed the first four-star endurance race in NAJYRC history yesterday. Team Canada took the gold medal, while Katherine Gardener and AF Big Bucks were the individual champions.

The NAJYRC concludes tomorrow at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Five disciplines (a total of 9 championships for juniors and young riders) will take part in the only FEI Championship to be held annually in North America. The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, ages 14-21.

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Brandi Roenick and Ayden Uhlir Capture Young Rider and Junior Dressage Individual Gold Medals

Zone 2 Wins Show Jumping Gold in Junior and Young Riders

Meg O'Mara aboard Sinatra IV (Sportfot)

Lexington, KY – It was a full day of equestrian sport at the 2012 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC), and four podium presentations crowned this year’s medalists for the Dressage individuals and Show Jumping teams. The dressage competition is sponsored by Platinum Performance and the United States Dressage Federation, while the show jumping is sponsored by the United States Hunter Jumper Association.

The NAJYRC runs through Sunday, July 22, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Five disciplines (a total of 9 championships for juniors and young riders) will take part in the only FEI Championship to be held annually in North America. The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, ages 14-21.

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Region 3 Dressage Team at NAJYRC Gets Support from Generous Sponsors

It Takes a Village

From left to right, Mattie Zepernick, Mallory Kent, Kati Dagge, Lindsey Holleger, and Rebecca Cohen of the Region 3 Dressage Team. (Photo courtesy of Carol Cohen)

Lexington, KY (July 20, 2012) – Any competitive dressage rider knows the value of sponsors and supporters, and that this support can come from many sources, from parents to companies.  This year’s 2012 Region 3 Dressage Team at the North American Junior Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) is well aware of how important this village of support can be, and are grateful that their sponsors’ generosity has helped them get to the championships.  The Region 3 Team consists of Rebecca Cohen, Mattie Zepernick, Mallory Kent, Kati Dagge, Lindsey Holleger, Alexandra Kitchen, Lauren Knopp, and Michelle Sheriden.

Carol Cohen, whose daughter Rebecca Cohen is a junior rider on the Region 3 Team with her horse Downtown, was instrumental in organizing this fleet of sponsors.  Ranging from major corporations to small businesses and relatives, the Region 3 team enjoys the support of Ralph Lauren, Cavalor, International Polo Club, Polo Gear USA, The Tackeria, ShowChic, Stillpoint Farm, Owls Roost Farm, Two Swans Farm, Larsen Farms, and Guardian Bedding, 2KGrey, Aiken Dry Goods, Central Tennessee Dressage Association, Dover Saddlery, Global Dressage, Keystone Equestrian Center, Red Sky LLC, South Carolina Dressage & Eventing Association, Southwind Dressage and Eventing Association, Stall Watch, Sue Bender, Tack Room, Tack Shack of Ocala, Wit’s End Tack Shop and the support of  their families and parents.

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US Is Golden with Young Riders & Juniors in SmartPak Reining Championships

Eventing and Show Jumping Start Competition

Reining Junior Team Gold - USA Southeast on their victory lap (Waltenberry)

Lexington, KY – The Reining Team Championship competition was tightly contested today at the Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) with Team USA South-Central claiming the top of the podium in Young Rider Competition and Team USA Southeast in the Gold position for Juniors.

The NAJYRC runs through Sunday, July 22, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Five disciplines (a total of 9 championships for juniors and young riders) will take part in the only FEI Championship to be held annually in North America. The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for Junior and Young Riders, ages 14-21.

**Please be aware that tomorrow’s Show Jumping team classes for Juniors will run in the Rolex Stadium at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Young Riders competition.

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United States Region 5 Takes Dressage Young Rider Team Gold Medal for Third Consecutive Year; Canada/Quebec Wins Dressage Junior Team Gold

Gold medal winning team dressage young riders from Region 5 (Susan J. Stickle)

Lexington, KY – The first medals of the 2012 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) were awarded today to the dressage teams for juniors and young riders. The dressage competition is sponsored by Platinum Performance and the United States Dressage Federation.

Region 5 from the United States – Madeline Birch, Victoria Fernalld, Brandi Roenick, and Devon Wycoff – took the gold medal and accomplished this feat for an amazing third year in a row. U.S. Region 7 won the silver medal, while the Canada/Quebec team were bronze. In the junior team competition, Nicole Babich Moran, Laurence Blais Tetreault, Frederique Bourgault, and Naima Moreira Laliberte for the Canada/Quebec team won the gold medal. U.S. Region 7 won another silver medal, and U.S. Region 9 was bronze. The NAJYRC runs through Sunday, July 22, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.

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The 2012 Adequan/FEI NAJYRC Welcomes 261 Athletes in Five Disciplines

Young Eventers from Area II Take Part in the NAJYRC Opening Ceremonies (Brant Gamma Photography)

Lexington, KY – The 2012 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) is proud to welcome all of the 261 young athletes that will compete in five disciplines over the next five days. The NAJYRC is held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Today, the NAJYRC hosted the athletes, trainers, friends, and family at the Opening Ceremonies.

Five disciplines (a total of 9 championships for juniors and young riders) will take part in the only FEI Championship to be held annually in North America. The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, ages 14-21. This year, young equestrians have come from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, and Guatemala to vie for team and individual FEI medals in the three Olympic equestrian disciplines of show jumping, dressage, eventing and the FEI World Equestrian Games disciplines of reining and endurance.

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Phelps Media Group, Inc., International and PhelpsSports.com Support Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships

Lexington, KY – Phelps Media Group, Inc., International and PhelpsSports.com will sponsor the Media Hospitality at the 2012 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC). This is the second consecutive year that Phelps Media Group, Inc. has stepped up to support the NAJYRC, which will take place July 17-22, 2012 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.

“We are grateful and appreciative of such continued support,” remarks USEF CEO John Long. “Without it, such a pivotal event would not be possible.”

Phelps Media Group, Inc., America’s leading equestrian public relations firm was founded by Olympian Mason Phelps, Jr. Known for ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking, lightning fast media responses, and proven results, PMG has accumulated a star-studded roster of impressive clients in the equestrian world from coast-to-coast and internationally.

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