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Gulf Coast Winter Classic Week IV Hunter Update

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Gabriella and Sarah Young win the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby.

The USHJA $2,500 National Hunter Derby, presented by Tucci, saw 45 horse and rider teams compete for the win in the Main Hunter Arena Friday afternoon.

The competition was steep and the handy round challenged the riders with a natural trot fence which seemed to determine the win for the class.

Gabriella, owned by Lulu Davis and ridden by Sarah Young of Spring Hill, Kansas, won the class with a combined score of 181.

Second place was awarded to Life Is Good, owned by Missy Nolen and ridden by Timothy Maddrix of Birmingham, Alabama, who earned a combined score of 180.

Third place was awarded to Cordino, owned by Gina Gasko and ridden by Emily Hertz of Eads, Tennessee. The pair earned an overall score of 171.

Fourth place was awarded to Roland Park, owned and ridden by Dudley MacFarlane of Darien, Connecticut, for their overall score of 168.75.

Hertz returned for a fifth placing with Addison Bihm’s Forever. The pair earned an overall score of 167.25.

Sixth place was awarded to MTM Inquisitive, owned by Girling Farm, LLC and ridden by Madeline Odom from Austin, Texas, for their overall score of 160.5. Promise Me, owned and ridden by Anna Binder of Austin, Texas, earned a combined score of 163 and seventh place.

Cornedo, owned by Oceanview Equine, LLC and ridden by Hertz, was awarded eighth place for a combined score of 157. Girling Farm, LLC’s Everest, ridden by Rebecca Odom of Austin, Texas, was awarded ninth place. Tenth was awarded to Ddominicc, owned and ridden by Anna Corley, also of Austin, Texas. Eleventh place was awarded to Hertz and David Pellegrini’s Outspoken and Amy Valiollahi’s Energia, ridden by Holly Shepherd of Grand Bay, Alabama, wrapping up the class with twelfth place.

Dudley MacFarlane was awarded the Kastel Denmark Hunter Style of Riding Award. “Dudley is an excellent horsewoman and demonstrates good sportsmanship, and she and her horse are always turned out very well,” commented Bob Bell, Gulf Coast Classic Company President. “We appreciate Kastel Denmark providing us with this opportunity to recognize her efforts by awarding her this week’s Kastel Denmark Hunter Style of Riding Award,” he added.

In other Hunter News:

Friday may be Derby Day, but Saturdays belong to the Classics. Congratulations all Classic winners!

Christina Fisher and her own All the Best won the A/O 3’6″ Hunter Classic.

All Bizness, owned and ridden by Elizabeth O’Leary, won the A/O 3’3″ Hunter Classic.

Scout, owned and ridden by Mattie Worsham, won the Small Junior Hunter Classic, presented by KCR, and Girling Farm, LLC’s Everest, ridden by Rebecca Odom, won the Large Junior Hunter Classic, presented by KCR.

The Small Pony Hunter Classic was won by Hillcrest’s Lorelei, owned by Emily Elek-Burtard and ridden by Gabrielle Roderick.

The Medium Pony Hunter Classic was won by AKA Showstoppers, LLC’s Sportin Around, ridden by Kierstin Antoniadis.

The Large Pony Hunter Classic was won by Woodlands Gardenia, owned by Elizabeth Garcia and ridden by Madeleine Flocks.

The Green Pony Hunter Classic was won by Upworthy, owned by Capstone Farm, LLC and ridden by Lauren Reid.

The NAL/WIHS AA 18-35 Hunter Classic winner was In Our Time, owned and ridden by Nicole Shaw.

The NAL/WISH AA Older Hunter Classic was won by Riesling, owned and ridden by Cheryl Rubenstein, and the NAL/WIHS Children’s 14 and under Hunter Classic was won by Cavalli, owned by Katie Snyder and ridden by Annabel Briggs.

The NAL/WIHS Children’s 15-17 Hunter Classic was won by Girling Farm, LLC’s Birkin and ridden by Madeline Odom.

The USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Stake Classic and the USHJA Pre-Green Challenge was won by Jana Rodes’ Harley, ridden by Courtney Calcagnini.

Congratulation all hunter riders!

Next week the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by Brook Ledge Horse Transportation, takes place at 8 am Friday and the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Tucci, will take to the Main Hunter Ring in the afternoon. Be sure to tune into the USEF Network to watch the best in the hunter world go for the win.

There are still two more weeks of action packed schedules both in and out of the ring! So come on down and see why the grass is greener on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!

The Gulf Coast Classic Company is a USHJA’s Members Choice Award winner, recognized for producing top quality show jumping events in the United States. For more information on Gulf Coast Classic Company and its exhibitor-friendly, top quality hunter jumper events, please visit them at www.gulfcoastclassiccompany.com.

All sponsorship, marketing and press inquiries should be directed to Lisa Engel, Sponsorship, Marketing and Public Relations Director, at lisa@classiccompany.com.

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Bob Bell
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Outspoken and Emily Hertz Win the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby at Gulf Coast Winter Classic

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Emily Hertz and Outspoken.

Although the weather turned chilly yesterday, the competition heated up when twenty-nine horse and rider teams tackled the course in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Tucci, at the Gulf Coast Winter Classic Circuit in Gulfport, Mississippi.

The course was designed by Glenn Moody, renowned hunter course designer. Moody has designed and built the courses for Upperville, the Middleburg Classic, the Washington International Horse Show, the Legacy Cup and other top competitions throughout the United States. In addition to his work as a course designer, Moody also is known as an outstanding trainer of hunter and hunter seat equitation riders, having trained for The Barracks in Charlottesville, Virginia for more than two decades.

Outspoken, owned by David Pellegrini and ridden by Emily Hertz of Eads, Tennessee, won the class with an overall score of 175. “I thought the course rode really well,” commented Hertz. “I especially liked that in the Handy round we were able to show off the inside turns and really be handy and then he [Moody] gave us the opportunity to gallop as well,” she said.

“I love the new Kruse Cushion Ride footing. I feel the horses really travel across it well and don’t get bogged down,” commented Hertz, “and they all seem to perform well in it,” she added.

Conner Hinckley of Argyle, Texas and his own Seamless received an overall score of 172 and a second place. Tim Maddrix of Birmingham, Alabama and Missy Nolen’s Life Is Good finished in third place after earning an overall score of 168.

Michael Kocher of Tryon, North Carolina and Abigail Beaty’s Third Day earned an overall score of 167.5 and a fourth place ribbon. Kocher returned for the fifth place ribbon with Cynthia Hallman’s Fig Street’s Duchess after earning a combined score of 167. Heather Geller of Akron, Ohio and her own Pommegranate earned an overall score of 166 and a sixth place finish.

Maddrix returned for the seventh place ribbon this time in the irons of Cheryl Rubenstein, LLC’s Capisce; the pair earned a combined score of 165. Durgin Park, owned by Henrietta Hall and ridden by Sarah Invicta Williams of Santa Fe, New Mexico, finished in eighth place with an overall score of 158. Maddrix and Andrew Kocher’s Cabriole earned ninth place honors with their overall score of 157, and Unikat, owned by Amy Yoder and ridden by Carlos Aramburo of Red Bank, Mississippi, finished in tenth with an overall score of 156. Eleventh and twelfth places were awarded to Indy, owned and ridden by Sarah Doster of Lantana, Texas, and Can’t Buy Me Love, owned by Beluga, LLC and ridden by Mathieu Rein of Milton, Georgia. For more information on the event, click here.

Hertz showed at the Gulf Coast Winter Classic Pensacola Circuit before heading to the second leg of the shows at the Gulfport grounds. According to Hertz, Outspoken, also known affectionately as ‘Lana Lou’, has not done much this year but has had top ribbons in the National Derbies over the past couple of years. “She’s been champion numerous times in the pre-greens 3′ and 3’3″and went to the USHJA Pre-Green National Championship and earned some very good scores in 2013,” she said.

Lana Lou is eight this year and Dave Pellegrini has owned her since she was a 2-year-old. “Lana Lou is a part of the family,” commented Hertz. “Dee Pellegrini was champion with her in the older adults last week and we’re hoping to move her up into the First year division over the next couple of weeks here,” she added.

The Classic and Gulf Coast Classic Companies are USHJA’s Members Choice Award winners, recognized for producing top quality show jumping events in the United States. Together, they offer the best exhibitor-friendly, top quality hunter jumper events each winter. Please visit them on the web at www.ClassicCompany.com or call them at 843.768.5503.

All sponsorship, marketing and press inquiries should be directed to Lisa Engel, Sponsorship, Marketing and Public Relations Director, at lisa@classiccompany.com.

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Bob Bell
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Friday Is Derby Day at the Atlanta Fall Classic Week II

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Lindsey Ayres pilots Samba Sensation to the win in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby yesterday. Flashpoint Photography.

Some of the best in the hunters took to the Olympic arena at the Georgia International Horse Park yesterday. A very talented, seasoned field took some of the top ribbons as well as the up and coming hunter riders.

The $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby started the Friday festivities. Kat Chyrsostom’s Samba Sensation won the class, ridden by up and coming, talented fifteen-year-old Lindsey Ayres of Lenoir City, Tennessee with an overall score of 172. In second position was Auto Correct, owned by Julie Curtin and Harbor Hill Farm. Curtin, of Roswell, Georgia, rode Auto Correct to an overall score of 171. Pommegranate, owned by Heather Geller and ridden by Natalie Geller of Canton, Georgia, secured the third position with an overall score of 169.

Fourth place was awarded to Cooper, owned by Ellie Kimmell and ridden by Matt Martin of Petersburg, Tennessee. The pair earned an overall score of 164. Spatz, owned by Christopher Ford and ridden by Richard Mathews of Odessa, Florida, placed fifth with an overall score of 161. Martin returned to the winner’s circle for his sixth place ribbon, this time in the irons of Alliah Kassem’s C Wonder; the pair earned an overall score of 144.5.

The ‘Who’s Who’ in the Hunter World were all on site for the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby which took center stage last night to wrap up the hunter festivities for the day. Joe Carnicom of Toledo, Ohio designed a beautiful course which consisted of long flowing lines and high options at the first fence for both the first and handy rounds. The first round also offered high options at fences three, four and ten and the handy round had high options at fences three, five and seven.

Kelley Farmer pilots Why, owned by DL Glefke and Kensey LLC, over an oxer en route to the win in the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. Flashpoint Photography.
Kelley Farmer pilots Why over an oxer en route to the win in the USHJA International Hunter Derby. Flashpoint Photography.

Well-known hunter rider Kelley Farmer of Keswick, Virginia, in the irons of DL Glefke and Kensey, LLC’s Point Being, kicked off the competition as the first to go and earned a score of 176 in their classic round, which held the lead until Farmer returned to the ring on Why, also owned by DL Glefke and Kensey LLC; the pair earned a score of 180 in their classic round. Daniel Geitner of Aiken, South Carolina went fourth in the line-up in the irons of DSJ Stables, LLC’s Checklist and sat in third place after the classic round with a score of 174.

The handy round started off with Unspoken, owned by DL Glefke and Kensey, LLC and ridden by Farmer, earning a second round score of 86. Their combined score of 237 would see them finish in twelfth place overall.

Haley Gassel of Lenoir City, Tennessee aboard Westwind Equine Training Center’s Werner 61 was next to go and the pair earned a second round score of 149; their overall score of 304 would see them finish in eight place overall.

I’LI Say Jsf, owned by Glefke, Pinney and Schafer, ridden by Farmer, received an overall score of 154 in the handy round and their combined score of 309 would see them finish in seventh place overall.

Jaime Steinhaus of Milton, Georgia was next to go riding her own North C and earned a score of 101 in their handy round which gave them an overall score of 258 and a tenth place overall.

Farmer was back in the ring, this time riding LPF Woodford, owned by LPF, LLC of Ocala, Florida, and was awarded a second round score of 181. Their overall score of 336 would see them finish in fourth place overall.

Signal Hill, owned by Thomas Visconsi and ridden by Daniel Geitner of Aiken, South Carolina, earned 99 points in their handy round and a total score of 266.5 which would place them in ninth place overall.

Ava, owned and ridden by Kathryn Jarriel of Collins, Georgia, was next to go under the lights and the pair earned a score of 167; their overall score of 324 would see them finish in fifth place overall.

Phoebe Weseley’s Answer Me This, ridden by Brady Mitchell of Bedminster, New Jersey, earned a handy round score of 145 and an overall score of 310 which would see the pair finish in sixth place overall.

Caramo, owned by Caroline Russell Howe and ridden by Harold Chopping of Southern Pines, North Carolina, earned a handy score of 188. Their total score of 360 would see them finish in fourth place overall.

Point Being and Farmer were next up and earned a second round score of 79. Their combined score of 255 would have them finish in second.

Checklist and Geitner earned a handy score of 191 and a total score of 365 which place them in third position overall.

Why and Farmer were last to go and earned the highest handy score of 200; their combined score of 380 locked in the win.

When asked ‘Which was her favorite ride of the evening?’ she answered, “I enjoyed all of them, but I liked this one [Why] best – because we won!” she said.

Kastel Denmark Hunter Style of Riding Award

With the “Who’s Who” in the hunter world ringside, the Kastel Denmark Style of Riding Award was presented after the $15,000 USHA International Hunter Derby. The Classic Company staff chose Haley Gassel of Lenoir City, Tennessee as this week’s recipient of the Kastel Style of Riding Award for Hunter Riders. “Haley is a great horseman and consistently displays excellent sportsmanship,” commented Allen Rheinheimer, Classic Company Technical Coordinator. “We’re happy to award Haley the Kastel Denmark Style of Riding Award for Hunters this week,” said Bob Bell, President of Classic Company. “Her good sportsmanship should be recognized,” he added.

It’s Pizza Time!

It’s Saturday so be sure to look for the complimentary pizza lunches brought to you ringside by Classic Company staff! Enjoy!

Flashpoint Photography News

As a note to all, this will be the last weekend Flashpoint Photography will be photographing the Classic Company shows. Be sure to place your orders now.

Dinner Call!

Did you reserve your table for tonight’s $45,000 Cedar Street Advisors Grand Prix, presented by EMO? The heaters are warm, the tables are ringside and the food is out of this world, with complimentary bottles of wine! The dinner menu tonight is: Grand Prix Surf and Turf Kabobs Grilled on Site * Montreal Seasoned Beef Tips, Sweet Onions, Bell Pepper, Sweet Onion * Teriyaki Chicken, Red Onions, Pineapple, Red Pepper Grilled Citrus Shrimp, Lemons, Limes, Oranges * Vegetable Kabobs, Assorted Vegetables Wild Rice Pilaf Grilled Fall Vegetables Desserts: Assortment of Proof’s Posh Puddings, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Banana, Key Lime

Order your table now in the show office. Individual seats are only $50 each – last call!

Final Weekend for the 2014 Classic Experience!

This is the last weekend to enjoy the Classic Company’s 2014 show season at the Georgia International Horse Park! Tonight, the $ $45,000 Cedar Street Grand Prix, presented by EMO, takes place in the Olympic Arena and tomorrow the celebrated EMO Circuit Champions are crowned.

Home to the 1996 Olympics, riders have the opportunity to compete in the Olympic arena and ride for some of the top prize money offered this fall. With more than 300,000 in prize money offered, world-class stabling and arenas, top show management staff and a division for everyone in your barn, there is no better place to be in November. From the jumper ring to the short stirrup arena, each competition ring is highly decorated and staffed with top-notch, friendly professional show staff.

Pssst… Pensacola is on deck! What are you doing this winter? The Classic Company is going to the beach! Join them on the Gulf of Mexico for the best in show jumping action! This circuit has received rave reviews and equestrians travel from around the country to get their “leg up” on the competition.

The Classic Company is a USHJA’s Members Choice Award winner, recognized for producing top quality show jumping events in the United States. For more information on Classic Company and its exhibitor-friendly, top quality hunter jumper events, please visit them at classiccompany.com or call them at 843-768-5503.

All sponsorship, marketing and press inquiries should be directed to Lisa Engel, Sponsorship, Marketing and Public Relations Director at lisa@classiccompany.com.

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Christopher Payne Takes Home $10,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Professional Rider Award

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Christopher Payne – Winner of the $10,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Professional Rider Award. Photo By: Shawn McMillan.

Lexington, KY – October 13, 2014 – After winning this year’s first Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, Christopher Payne took over the top of the Leading Rider standings and never relinquished it. The talented professional of New Hope LLC went on to capture multiple top placings throughout the spring and summer. At the end of the Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, Payne accumulated 1375 points to take home the coveted $10,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Professional Rider Award.

The Hallway Feeds Series consists of seven national hunter derby events held throughout the 2014 show series at the Kentucky Horse Park. During the final event at the Kentucky National Horse Show, Payne’s achievements throughout the year were recognized with the $10,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Professional Rider Award, which went to the professional rider accumulating the most points in the seven classes that make up the series. Payne also received a free flight for a horse, in the continental US, provided by Tex Sutton.

“It’s my first year participating in this Derby series and it’s absolutely amazing,” expressed Payne. “I can’t thank Hallway Feeds enough for sponsoring this opportunity for hunter riders. For junior, amateurs and professionals to be able to compete and get something out of it is very special. Nobody else in the country does anything like that for the hunter riders and I can’t thank them enough. It’s an honor to be a part of it, and I really enjoyed it.”

“Hallway Feeds would like to congratulate Chris and all of the other competitors, as well as their equine partners, for a successful series,” said Morgan Akers-McQuerry of Hallway Feeds. “We look forward to seeing everyone back next year.”

In addition to the $10,000 Hallway Feeds Professional Rider Award, there were also awards for the amateur rider and junior rider accumulating the most points. Vivian Yowan scored the $2,500 Hallway Feeds Junior Rider Award after earning multiple top ribbons throughout the spring and summer. There was a tie between Adele Norton & Didi Mackenzie, and they shared the $2,500 Hallway Feeds Amateur Rider Award.

Hallway Feeds’ close proximity to the Kentucky Horse Park provides the opportunity to utilize the freshest feed, manufactured with time-honored commitments to high standards of quality and the latest scientific advances. Combining a premium nutrition package with a professional level of dedication in horsemen and women provides equine athletes with the Formula for Success.

For more information on Hallway Feeds, please visit www.hallwayfeeds.com.

The Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series would not be possible without many generous sponsors including Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Alfagreen Supreme, Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher, Caddel Equine Therapy Center, Trouw Nutrition, EquiVision, Sallee Horse Transport, Tack Shop of Lexington, Tex Sutton, Turf Town Properties and PNC Bank.

For more information about Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC, please visit www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.

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Christopher Payne and Harlan’s Parade Win Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby

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Christopher Payne and Harlan claim victory in the National Hunter Derby.

Lexington, KY – August 17, 2014 – Despite a consistent drizzle for most of Sunday afternoon, the $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby displayed 46 horse and rider pairs, with Christopher Payne and Harlan claiming the blue ribbon. Molly Sewell aboard El Raymond took second place.

While observers and waiting mounts stood under trees and other cover, rider and horses tried to navigate the course with ease and fluidity. Payne said he liked today’s course, which featured an interesting set-up and a Hallway Feed jump as the Derby’s sponsor.

“It was an interesting course because all the jumps were kind of in the middle of the ring; there weren’t any outside lines so it was a lot of curves and turns, which seemed to work well for me,” said Payne.

Even with the constant pattering of rain, Payne said the footing held up incredibly well. “It can pour down rain in here and everyone can still get out there and do it,” he said.

Payne certainly did it today, putting in solid rounds on both Harlan, the 10-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding owned by Susan Moriconi, and Holden, a 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding also owned by Moriconi. Both mounts qualified for the handy round and showed off their soft turns and maneuvered a trot fence. Harlan came out on top and Holden gained a respectable 6th.

Payne said Harlan, who is also shown by his owner in the Over 50 Adult classes, is a very fun horse to ride.

“You put your leg on and he’s game to canter up to anything,” said Payne. “You can bring him up to a big, spooky jump and you leg him and he tries harder. He’s always in it to win it.”

Harlan was definitely on his game today garnering the lead in the classic round and an impressively high score of 94 in the handy round, making Payne and Harlan the clear winners.

Payne was excited about the victory and is looking forward to getting on the road for his next competition, the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Before the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show, Payne was ranked fourth in the rider standings for the National Hunter Derby. With today’s resounding victory his star is sure to rise.

Payne was also very grateful to Hallway Feeds for sponsoring the event. “It’s a really great thing that they sponsor a hunter derby like this. It really means a lot because we need that support in the hunters. I really appreciate it,” said Payne.

El Raymond and Molly Sewell came in second place
El Raymond and Molly Sewell came in second place

Coming in second was Molly Sewell aboard El Raymond, a 16-year-old Warmblood gelding owned by Leslie and Stuart Campbell. Sewell’s solid handy round received a score of 90 and placed them right behind Payne and Harlan. Coming in third was Brianna Davis on Hip Hop, a 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding owned by Erik Johnson.

Hallway Feeds’ close proximity to the Kentucky Horse Park provides the opportunity to utilize the freshest feed, manufactured with time-honored commitments to high standards of quality and the latest scientific advances. Combining a premium nutrition package with a professional level of dedication in horsemen and women provides equine athletes with the Formula for Success.

To learn more about the Kentucky Summer Horse Shows, visit www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.

Kentucky Summer Series Fast Facts

Events:
Kentucky Summer Horse Shows, USEF National Pony Finals, Bluegrass Festival Horse Show and KHJA Horse Show, and the 2014 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals.

What:
The Kentucky Horse Show LLC’s 2014 series includes five weeks of top competition throughout the summer. These premier hunter/jumper competitions host the Hagyard Challenge Series with seven grand prix competitions that culminate with a Leading Rider Award, as well as the Hallway Feeds National Derby Series.

Where:
Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY, site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™. Home to the United States Equestrian Federation.

When:

NORTH AMERICAN JUNIOR & YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIPS – July 15-20, 2014
KENTUCKY SUMMER HORSE SHOW – July 23-27, 2014
$25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic
$50,000 Rood & Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix
$5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby

KENTUCKY SUMMER CLASSIC – July 29 – August 3, 2014
$25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic
$50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix sponsored by GGT Footings
$5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby

2014 USEF PONY FINALS – August 5-10, 2014
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL HORSE SHOW – August 12-17, 2014
USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals
USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Championship
$25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic
$40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix
$5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby
WCHR Member Event

KHJA HORSE SHOW – August 20-24, 2014
$10,000 Hagyard Welcome Stake
$30,000 KHJA Grand Prix
$5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby

Sponsors:
A special thanks to the generous sponsors of the Kentucky Summer Horse Shows: Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Hallway Feeds, Audi of Lexington, GGT Footing, Equestrian Services International, Johnson Horse Transportation, Farm Vet, Dietrich Insurance, Take2 Thoroughbred Program, Sleepy P Ranch, and the Official Hotel The Clarion

Hours:
8am – 5pm daily

Parking:
Horse Show Exhibitors may purchase a weekly parking pass at the main Horse Park entrance for $15.00. Dogs are permitted at the Kentucky Horse Park on a leash.

Directions:
The Kentucky Horse Park is located 8 miles northeast of Lexington, Kentucky at Exit 120 on Interstate 75.

Information:
Before Show – (859) 233-0492, Email: hakshows@earthlink.net
During Show – Telephone: (859) 254-3343, Fax: (859) 231-6097
Stabling – Email Tom Blankenship at tomblank@bellsouth.net
Stable office – Before Show: (843) 269-4737, During Show: (859) 255-0605
Prize List Advertising – Email Cindy Bozan at cindy@kentuckyhorseshows.com or call (859) 608-3709
Vendors – Email Cindy Bozan at cindy@kentuckyhorseshows.com or call (859) 608-3709

Shownet – www.shownet.biz

Website: www.kentuckyhorseshows.com

Ring Dimensions/Specs:

The Stonelea Ring, Murphy Ring, Walnut Ring, Stonelea/Murphy Schooling Ring, the Alltech Arena and the Rolex Stadium have Otto Sport footing consisting of fine sand and synthetic fiber on pvc mats. The Claiborne, Annex, and Covered Arena (old) rings’ footing consists of a sand cushion on limestone base. The dimensions of the competition areas are as follows:

Stonelea: 140′x 280′, Murphy: 135′x 280′, Stonelea and Murphy Schooling: 110′x 400′
Walnut: 300′x 370′, Claiborne: 140′x 270′, Annex 130′x 250′, Covered Arena (old): 145′x 285′ Rolex Stadium: 360′ x 384′, Alltech Arena: 132′ x 265′

Shopping:
Vendors offering equestrian equipment, apparel, jewelry and home furnishings are located adjacent to the Stonelea Ring.

Hotels:

CLARION HOTEL (Formerly Holiday Inn North) – 859-233-0512 – Approximately 4 miles (OFFICIAL HOTEL)
Discover the place where elegant comfort in an ideal location meets excellent service and affordability. At the Clarion Hotel Lexington, you’ll find well-appointed accommodations with options of double/doubles, double queens, king rooms or suites, exceptional amenities such as our free hot breakfast buffet, and Southern hospitality at its finest. The best hotel for Keeneland – located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region – home of the Kentucky Horse Park, the Lexington Convention Center, University of Kentucky, and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail – our Lexington hotel is on Newtown Pike at Exit 115 on I-75, close to all the big attractions, and is the perfect place to stay whether you’re here to get down to business or have some fun. Best of all, bring your furry friends for any trip because the Clarion Hotel in Lexington is also pet-friendly.

CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS:
Reservations may not be made through the Horse Show office. To reserve a campsite at the Kentucky Horse Park for any of the horse shows, please call the Campground store at (800) 370-6416 or 859-259-4157 or email Sherry Logan at sherryd.logan@ky.gov. Be specific as to the show name and the dates you wish to stay. Check-in time is 2:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 noon. You must make arrangements with the Campground store if you plan to arrive earlier than 2:00 p.m. or stay later than 12:00 noon. Vehicles that are not removed from a campsite by check-out time will be towed.

Management:
Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC
P. O. Box 11428
Lexington, KY 40575-1428
859-233-0492 (phone)
859-233-0495 (fax)
email: hakshows@earthlink.net
website: www.kentuckyhorseshows.com

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Darst Finishes One-Two in USHJA National Hunter Derby at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

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Meredith Darst and Lightning Z. Photo by Emily Riden.

Lexington, KY – August 18, 2013 – A week of the nation’s best hunter derby competition came to a close today at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show with the final hunter highlight event, the $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby.

Today’s USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Kentucky Horse Park marked the fifth event in the seven-part Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, throughout which Meredith Darst has been extremely successful. She currently stands as the leading junior in the series, and she widened that lead today. Darst finished first in the 42-horse class aboard Lightning Z and second in the class aboard last week’s second place finisher, Capstone. Finishing in third place were Kelli Cruciotti and Premonition, owned by Serenity Farm of Elizabeth, CO.

Following the completion of the first hunter round, Darst sat in the fourth place position aboard Capstone, owned by Norgan, Inc. of Wellington, FL, and in first place aboard Lightning Z, owned by her family’s Lochmoor Stables of Lebanon, OH.

She and Capstone came into the second round with a score of 86 prepared to demonstrate their abilities over the handy course. The course utilized a trot jump, provided a number of opportunities for tight inside turns and set the high option fences in such a way that they were separate from the low options, requiring different tracks.

Again electing to take all four of the high options, Darst and Capstone moved into the lead with a handy round score of 89, for a 175 overall.

Kelli Cruciotti returned for the handy round in third place aboard rookie derby mount Premonition.

“This was his first time ever doing a hunter derby,” Cruciotti said of the 8-year-old gelding. “He’s rather green so I was very, very thrilled with how he jumped and handled all of the brush and the jumps.”

Cruciotti continued: “For the handy I obviously wanted to try to win and step up, but at the same time, I wanted to give my horse a positive ride that will teach him how to do it right. It was more about giving him a positive experience so that I can build a great derby horse.”

Cruciotti proved was able to give Premonition a confidence-building ride while also impressing the judges. The pair earned a score of 86.5, including the four high option points, to put them into position just behind Darst and Capstone in the rankings with an overall score of 174.5.

As the first round winners, Darst and Lightning Z were the last to return, and they pulled out all of the stops.

“Lightning lives with us so I know him really well,” Darst said. “I know I can do all of the turns with him. I was pretty tight to the first jump of the handy, and everywhere else that I could I took the inside turn options.”

Their expert handiness and high fence options resulted in a second round score of 91 and an overall total of 182, earning them the final victory gallop of the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show.

Following the completion of the Hallway Feeds Series, the $15,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Rider Awards will present a $10,000 cash prize to the professional rider accumulating the most points in the seven classes that make up the Series. The amateur rider and junior rider accumulating the most points will each receive a $2,500 cash prize. Riders will receive points only on their highest placed horse in each of the classes. The awards will be presented at the conclusion of the Hallway Feeds class at the Kentucky National Horse Show on September 21, 2013.

Hallway Feeds’ close proximity to the Kentucky Horse Park provides the opportunity to utilize the freshest feed, manufactured with time-honored commitments to high standards of quality and the latest scientific advances. Combining a premium nutrition package with a professional level of dedication in horsemen and women provides equine athletes with the Formula for Success. For more information on Hallway Feeds, please visit www.hallwayfeeds.com.

The Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series would not be possible without many generous sponsors including Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Central Equipment, Alfagreen Supreme, Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher, Caddel Equine Therapy Center, KER Sport Horse Nutrition, The Tack Shop of Lexington, Turf Town Properties, Trouw Nutrition and PNC Bank.

While the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show has come to a close, competition at the Kentucky Summer Horse Shows continues on Wednesday, August 21, with the KHJA Horse Show. For more information on the Kentucky Summer Horse Shows, visit www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.

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Back-to-Back $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Wins for Colin Syquia at Kentucky Summer Series

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Colin Syquia and Apropos. Photos By: Emily Riden.

Lexington, KY – August 3, 2013 – The first and second place line-up of this week’s $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Kentucky Summer Classic bore a striking resemblance to that of last week’s class. Colin Syquia and Apropos took the first place position in the derby just six days ago, and they returned to do so again today. Last week’s second place finisher, Meredith Darst, was once again number two, this time aboard Capstone.

Today’s hunter derby was the fourth event in the seven-part Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, which features the $15,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Rider Awards. This week’s class saw 52 entries competing over the first round course designed by Bobby Murphy. Following the completion of the first course, the top 12 riders returned for the handy round. Both courses presented riders with options to take four higher fences, and riders added one point to their score for each successfully cleared high option. For the handy round, Murphy also presented riders with a trot jump and tested them with a hand gallop to the opening oxer.

Molly Sewell and Zin Zin, owned by Travis Lingenfelter of Saginaw, MI, were early to go in the opening order, and they maneuvered the course beautifully, electing to take all four high options for a total first round score of 91. Sewell’s score would remain well out of reach for much of the class, until finally being bested by Shawn Casady and Sedona, owned by Susan Stanley of Delray Beach, FL. Casady and Sedona also opted to take each of the higher options, earning a score of 92.

Following the completion of the first round, Casady and Sewell were the clear front runners, while Bruce Christison and Apalachicola, owned by Heather Conder of Lugoff, SC, sat in third with a total score of 87. Syquia and Apropos, owned by Chiddingstone Farms LCC of New York, NY, were close behind in fourth place with a score of 86.5, and Darst and Capstone, owned by Norgan, Inc. of Wellington, FL, went into the second round in fifth place with a score of 86.25.

Unfortunately for all three of the first round leading riders, their handy rounds would go as smoothly. Riders returned in reverse order of their first round standings, working backward from the twelfth place rider until finishing with Casady and Sedona in the first place position. Christison and Apalachicola therefore were the first of the top three to return, but a disappointing handy round saw him drop quickly down the leader board to the eventual eleventh place position.

To the disappointment of Sewell, that trend continued as she returned with Zin Zin. Sewell and Zin Zin’s second round total score of 64 moved them down the list from second to tenth with a grand total score of 155. The current Hallway Feed Series Leading Rider, Casady, was the last to return on Sedona, and as they seamlessly made tight turns and maneuvered the handy round it appeared as though they had the win all sewn up. The crowd gathered at the Stonelea Ring had already begun to applaud his gorgeous course and almost surefire win, but a devastating light bump over the final fence knocked the rail out of the cup and moved Casady and Sedona to the twelfth place spot.

The disappointing handy rounds for Christison, Sewell and Casady, combined with beautiful second rounds for Syquia and Darst shot them to the top. Syquia and Apropos handled the hand gallop, tight turns and trot fence of the handy round flawlessly, and with four points added for the high options, they earned a second round score of 92 and a winning grand total of 178.50.

“He went really nicely in the first round, but he just wasn’t as inspired as he was last week,” Syquia explained. “He hasn’t shown as much recently, so he wasn’t quite as fit, and it was hard going back-to-back weeks. So when it came down to the handy, I figured I’d just turn tighter and steer him a little bit more, and he really responded. He jumped beautifully in the second round.”

Syquia continued: “It’s amazing. You don’t want to think that you could possibly win it two weeks in a row, but I was hoping to. He’s such a good boy; I thought I’d have a chance. Hopefully we’ll be back in September to try it again.”

Meredith Darst and Capstone
Meredith Darst and Capstone

Darst and Capstone earned a second round score of 90 after jumping each fence brilliantly and flowing through the handy course. With a grand total of 176.25 they captured the second place honors.

While Casady did not see a top finish with Sedona, the talented young rider did nab both the third and fourth place positions aboard Stars Go Blue, owned by Marigot Bay Farm LLC of Dover, MA, and Vogue, owned by Georgia Saad of Lexington, KY, respectively. Casady has been extremely successful throughout the series, winning the first event aboard Stars Go Blue and placing third and fourth during each of the following events, securing his position as the current Hallway Feeds Leading Rider.

The $15,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Rider Awards will present a $10,000 cash prize to the professional rider accumulating the most points in the seven classes that make up the Series. The amateur rider and junior rider accumulating the most points will each receive a $2,500 cash prize. Riders will receive points only on their highest placed horse in each of the classes. The awards will be presented at the conclusion of the Hallway Feeds class at the Kentucky National Horse Show on September 21, 2013.

Hallway Feeds’ close proximity to the Kentucky Horse Park provides the opportunity to utilize the freshest feed, manufactured with time-honored commitments to high standards of quality and the latest scientific advances. Combining a premium nutrition package with a professional level of dedication in horsemen and women provides equine athletes with the Formula for Success.

For more information on Hallway Feeds, please visit www.hallwayfeeds.com.

The Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series would not be possible without many generous sponsors including Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Central Equipment, Alfagreen Supreme, Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher, Caddel Equine Therapy Center, KER Sport Horse Nutrition, The Tack Shop of Lexington, Turf Town Properties, Trouw Nutrition and PNC Bank.

For more information about Kentucky Horse Shows, please go to www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.

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Shawn Casady and Stars Go Blue Score $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Victory

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Shawn Casady and Stars Go Blue – Photo By: Emily Riden.

Lexington, KY – May 11, 2013 – Saturday evening at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show kicked off with the $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Rolex Stadium. It marked the first event in the seven-part series presented by Hallway Feeds during the spring and summer, and at the conclusion of the series the Leading Rider Awards for the Series will be presented. Last year’s winner of the Junior Rider Award Shawn Casady has taken the early lead in the series after winning this evening’s class aboard Stars Go Blue, owned by Marigot Bay Farm of Dover, MA. The duo earned scores of 87 and 90 during the two round class to lead the victory gallop.

Bobby Murphy built an 11 obstacle course for the first round of tonight’s event set at 3′ with four 3’6″ option fences. There was a two stride line as well as a bending line and multiple rollbacks. One of the options included a large brush and many of the fences were decorated to imitate natural obstacles a rider would experience when hunting. The top 12 scoring horse and rider combinations were invited to return for the handy round, which also had four options as well as a trot fence and multiple inside turns to showcase handiness.

Kelley Farmer claimed an early lead with Grayon, owned by Jay Golding of Gordonsville, VA, after scoring an 89 during the first round. They were the last to return in the handy round, delivering a flawless trip until the very last fence which they met a bit deep, resulting in a score of 78. Their total was good enough for the fourth place award.

Havens Schatt jumped up in the standings aboard Kindle, owned by R. Bruce Duchossois of Aiken, SC. The duo had a smooth first round that received an 80 and was ranked 11th. They really showcased their brilliance during the handy round, taking all the inside options for a score of 88 that eventually picked up the third place award.

Jennifer Hannan and veteran mount As Always, owned by Jennifer Smith of Wellington, FL, were in top form for tonight’s event. They also had a solid first round effort, receiving a score of 83 from the judges that had them ranked eighth. With smooth inside turns and very nice trot jump the duo’s efforts was honored with a score of 86 to capture the second place prize.

The best of the best proved to be young rider Shawn Casady with Stars Go Blue. During the first round, Casady piloted the talented gelding to a score of 87 that was ranked third. They returned for the handy round ready to perform and were smooth through all of the turns and jumped crisply over each fence. The judges announced a score of 90 for the excellent performance, vaulting them to the top of the leader board to claim the winning honors.

“I’ve been riding Stars Go Blue for almost two years,” noted Casady. “He’s always been a trusty mount and I’ve always been able to rely on him during these kinds of events. He’s very straight forward and he’s very experienced so he just wants you to trust him and let him do his job.”

Casady continued, “During the handy I just wanted to make sure to find all of the jumps and make sure he had his eye on the tall brush, that was really the only big question, everything else was pretty straight forward. The course was really nice, and I think everyone had a good time.”

The $15,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Rider Awards will present a $10,000 cash prize to the professional rider accumulating the most points in the seven classes that make up the series. The amateur rider and junior rider accumulating the most points will each receive a $2,500 cash prize. Riders will receive points only on their highest placed horse in each of the classes. The awards will be presented at the conclusion of the Hallway Feeds class at the Kentucky National Horse Show on September 21, 2013.

Last year, Casady was the recipient of the Junior Rider Award for his excellent results throughout the series. “I really like the series,” he expressed. “Hopefully things will keep going well, because that’s a great way to end the summer.”

Hallway Feeds’ close proximity to the Kentucky Horse Park provides the opportunity to utilize the freshest feed, manufactured with time-honored commitments to high standards of quality and the latest scientific advances. Combining a premium nutrition package with a professional level of dedication in horsemen and women provides equine athletes with the Formula for Success.

For more information on Hallway Feeds, please visit www.hallwayfeeds.com.

The Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series would not be possible without many generous sponsors including Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Central Equipment, Alfagreen Supreme, Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher, Caddel Equine Therapy Center, KER Sport Horse Nutrition, The Tack Shop of Lexington, Turf Town Properties, Trouw Nutrition and PNC Bank.

Tomorrow’s hunter events will include championship and reserve championship awards in the Junior Hunter and Children’s Hunter divisions. Next week, riders will return to the Kentucky Horse Park for the Kentucky Spring Classic, with the second $5,000 Hallway Feeds National Hunter Derby scheduled for Saturday evening.

For more information about Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC, please go to www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.

Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International

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Kelley Farmer and Act of Valor Validate Victory in $5,000 Hallway Feeds National Hunter Derby at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

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Kelley Farmer and Act of Valor won the $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show of Kentucky Summer Series. Photo By: Ashley N. Williams/PMG

Lexington, KY – August 19, 2012 – Along the fence line of the Stonelea Arena, people watched as the first competitor entered the ring for the $5,000 Hallway Feeds National Hunter Derby. In the fourth week of the Kentucky Summer Series, the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show welcomed riders of all experience to a challenging course, and a chance to earn qualifying points to win the Hallway Feeds Leading Rider Bonus. At the end of two rounds, Kelley Farmer and Act of Valor rose to the occasion seizing the win, and the blue ribbon. Kelli Cruciotti and Promo put forth a determined effort to earn high scores and the red ribbon. Shawn Casady and Bolero rightfully claimed a score among the great, placing in the top three.

Participants definitely had their work cut out for them as they took on this week’s hunter derby course. Designed by Patrick Rodes, the top 12 horse and rider combinations qualified from the first round, returned to the ring to ride the skillful handy course and compete for the chance at the top honors. The course contained four option fences where the rider could navigate their horse to the higher option and receive additional points. The short course options where presented at the first, second, sixth and ninth fences while the trot jump presented itself later.

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Page Tredennick’s Splash Wins $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby

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Page Tredennick's Splash took home the blue ribbon in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby sponsored by Nutrena. Photo credit: Flying Horse Photography

Jackson Brittan Finishes 1st and 2nd in the $5,000 Pony Hunter Derby

Parker, CO — Because the popularity of the hunter derby continues to grow, an entire day was devoted to this event during the final week of the Colorado Summer Circuit. From the ponies to the high performance horses, there was a big money derby in each division. The day was punctuated with the popular Pink Coat Luncheon sponsored by Littleton Equine Medical Center and produced by Foxfire Farm, as well as an end of day exhibitor’s party.

$5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Sponsored by Nutrena
Thirty-three horses competed in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby sponsored by Nutrena during The Colorado Horse Park’s Derby Day. Riders found a flowing course that utilized the hilly terrain of the large derby field at the park.

Emily Hertz rode Page Tredennick’s Splash to the win in the two-round class. The nine-year-old Dutch Warmblood/Thoroughbred gelding had only competed in one non-rated Derby prior to today’s class. “He really rose to the occasion,” Tredennick said. “He’s a ham — a sweet, sweet horse.”

While Splash may have wondered what he was doing in the large arena with long, flowing distances to the heavily decorated fences, he quickly got down to the business of showcasing his quality jump and beautiful canter. Hertz explained, “I thought he was perfect in the handy round; I couldn’t have asked him to be any better.”

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