Today was a giant day in Gulfport. Today we started with a wonderful brunch free for all the exhibitors. It was sponsored by Daniel and Cathy Geitner, Vick Russell, Fox Ridge Farm, M/M Travis Lubow, Pam Hayden, Holly Adams, Oakwell Farm, Equi-Fab, Tim Patrick – Farrier, Jewel Jumps, David Q Wright and Hunters Court, Benny’s Wash n Fold, and Gamboa Veterinary Services. The show thanks all of you, the exhibitors thank you and management thanks you. Wonderful way to start a Sunday and end five weeks of showing. Special thanks to Jennifer Gamboa for coordinating these events each week.
On a sidenote, Jennifer has had lots of time to plan these wonderful breakfasts and the brunch because her wonderful husband, Dr. Juan Gamboa, has been very busy this circuit with Pre Purchase Exams. I have passed his vet clinic late in the evening and he is still at work with horses in the stalls so they can be sold. A good year to sell or buy horses was here in Gulfport.
Up at the Grand Prix ring we celebrated and honored the Wounded Worriers of South Mississippi. The main sponsor tent was greatly expanded and we had a late luncheon for 300. We drew for several raffles that raised money over the past eight weeks of shows, going back to Pensacola. There were five winners for the one raffle. The prizes were a year’s supply of Domino’s Pizza, a year’s supply of Coca-Cola, a year’s supply of Budweiser, and two cash awards of $500 each. The second raffle was for stalls and that was a giant success. The third fundraising idea was a donated custom jump of which was donated by Showtime Jump Co. The total raised was about $ 10,000.00 in all and the day was a tremendous success for awareness to our local veterans. Thank you to all that supported our charity.
We also had classes to mention… our show was not just parties.
The $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby was won by Belvedere, Ellen Herrington owner and ridden by Holly Shepherd.
2. Dolce, Sue Takata
3. Amadeo, Diane DeMatteo
4. MTM Coranado, La Prinera Hacienda
5. Fancy Free, BTD Investments
6. Quantum Leap, Lara Mitchelson
7. Montebello, Michael DeMatteo
8. Vesuvius, Madeline Odom
9. Christabel, Rebecca Odom
10. Double Down, Montana Holmes
11. Happenstance, Lauren Takata
12. Cavalli, Taylor Johnson
Today’s $35,000 Budweiser Grand Prix was won by Theo Genn aboard Paradox, owned by Thomas Bruinsma on a course by Steve Stephens.
2. Obelix, Diane Dematteo
3. Winchester, Bridlebourne Stables
4. Triompf, Sarah Patterson
5. Happy Z, Wilhelm Genn
6. Bon Giorno, Showcase 81
7. Merlin, Frances Land
8. Ultaire, Janet McCarroll
9. Con Chino Z, Frances Land
10. Romans Saluut, Devin Ryan
11. Nepal, Kim and Jay Land
12. Gama Righter Z, Peggy Jones
For complete results – www.horseshowsonline.com.
Three More Things
Hunter Breeding will be held at Atlanta Spring Classic I, II, 2pm Friday
Performance Hunter 3’3″ and 3’6″ will be held on Thursday and Friday
Stalls for Atlanta – 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 – Premiere 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 – $2200
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