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Genn Family Dominates Open Jumper Victories at Showplace Spring Spectacular III

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/19/2014 9:14:05 AM

Theo Genn and Asirea Fortuna led the way in the 1.30m Open Jumpers on the second day of the Showplace Spring Spectacular III.(Phelps Media Gorup) Wayne, Ill . - For the Genn family, the Showplace Spring Spectacular series is a family affair. Kicking off the second day of the third week was Theo Genn with Asirea Fortuna in the $2,500 1.30m Open Jumpers, sponsored by Canterbury Farms, taking the victory in 27.626 seconds. Shortly after, Wilhelm Genn rode to the top of the leader board in the...

Hannah Holik and Cupido de Laubry Clear Winners of 1.40m Open Jumpers at Summer in the Rockies III

by Mary Adelaide Brakenridge for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/19/2014 8:27:58 AM

Hannah Holik and Cupido de Laubry (Phelps Media Group) Parker, Colo. - Hannah Holik and Czech Mate LLC's Cupido de Laubry were on fire as Summer in the Rockies III kicked off Wednesday. They raced through a speedy jump-off round and earned first place in the $2,500 Open Jumper 1.40m. Not only were they the only ones to go double clear in the class of 15, but they were two seconds ahead of the next fastest pair in the jump-off. "I always go in, especially with him, hoping and thinking that...

Kelsey Thatcher and Bugsy Malone Win Amateur-Owner Championship and Classic at Showplace Productions' Spring Spectacular II

by Brenda Mueller for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/16/2014 12:24:36 PM

Wayne, Ill. - The final day of Showplace Productions' Spring Spectacular II included the second day of the Amateur-Owner and Amateur Adult Hunter divisions at the Lamplight Equestrian Center. The reputation of Chicago as the windy city was certainly true today, but it proved to be perfect riding weather. Amateur-Owner Hunters Off of Saturday's competition in the Amateur-Owner Hunters, Nicole Hiehle of Dublin, OH, riding Lovely Charity and Alliy Moyer of Carmel, IN, riding Carlson, each...

$210,000 CP Grand Prix Goes to McLain Ward and Rothchild

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/16/2014 9:07:21 AM

McLain Ward raises the CP trophy with Keith Creel, President & Chief Operating Officer, CP (Spruce Meadows Media Service) Calgary, Alberta - On the final day of the 'Continental' Tournament CSIO 5* at the Spruce Meadows Summer Series, the $210,000 CP Grand Prix drew a large crowd to watch top sport. They were treated to an exciting jump-off with McLain Ward (USA) taking the top spot on the leaderboard with Rothchild over Yann Candele (CAN) riding Showgirl and Eric Lamaze (CAN) on...

Tracy Fenney and MTM Centano Cash in with $30,000 Nutrena Grand Prix Win to Conclude Showplace Spring Spectacular II

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/15/2014 11:13:56 PM

Tracy Fenney rode MTM Timon to the $30,000 Nutrena Grand Prix victory on the final day of the Showplace Spring Spectacular II (Phelps Media Group) Wayne, Ill. - Silence fell on the crowd at the Showplace Spring Spectacular II as Texan Tracy Fenney raced around the jump-off track aboard MTM Centano. A rub down the double-combination of the final line had spectators on the edge of their seats, but the rail stayed in its cups as Fenney dashed across the final oxer in 31.456 seconds to win the...

Richard Spooner Takes First, Second in $85,000 Talisman Energy Cup 1.50m at Spruce Meadows

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/14/2014 11:00:10 PM

Richard Spooner and Cristallo (Spruce Meadows Media Service) Calgary, Alberta - Competition continued in the Meadows on the Green on Saturday at the Spruce Meadows 'Continental' Tournament with the $85,000 Talisman Energy Cup 1.50m. Richard Spooner rode Cristallo to victory and was second with Chivas Z. The ‘Continental’ CSIO 5* Tournament concludes on Sunday with the $210,000 CP Grand Prix. There were 55 entries in the competition, and they contested a course set by Anthony...

Abigail Albrecht and Kelli Cruciotti Score Equitation Victories at Summer in the Rockies

by Lauren Buettner for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/14/2014 11:02:03 AM

Abigail Albrecht and MTM Flashdance (Phelps Media Group) Parker, Colo. - The ASPCA Maclay courseset by Scott Starnes in the Olson Family Main Hunter Ring tested riders with various bending lines, a long approach to a substantial oxer, and a tight rollback to an in-and-out. Most challenging for this group of riders were the rollback and the spooky single oxer. Some of the horse and rider combinations struggled with keeping pace through the tight turn. The group was also tested on the flat. The...

Exciting Victory for Quentin Judge and HH Dark de la Hart in $210,000 CNOOC Nexen Cup

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/9/2014 9:00:51 AM

Quentin Judge and HH Dark de la Hart (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, Alberta - – The Spruce Meadows 'National' Tournament, presented by ROLEX, came to an exciting conclusion Sunday with the $210,000 CNOOC Nexen Cup 1.50m Derby. Quentin Judge (USA) and HH Dark de la Hart, owned by Double H Farm, sped to victory in the class over Angel Karolyi (VEN) and Indiana 127 and Richard Spooner (USA) riding Cristallo. In the $40,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup, Sameh El Dahan...

Kelsey Thatcher and Athena Dash for the Cash in $30,000 Barrington Saddlery Grand Prix at Showplace Spring Spectacular I

by Kendall Bierer Media Contact: Carrie Wirth Phelps Media Group, Inc. Inter | 6/8/2014 9:32:19 PM

Kelsey Thatcher and Athena captured the $30,000 Barrington Saddlery Grand Prix victory during the Showplace Spring Spectacular I (Phelps Media Group) Wayne, Ill. - The Lamplight Equestrian Center had no empty seats Sunday afternoon as the $30,000 Barrington Saddlery Grand Prix got underway during the Showplace Spring Spectacular I. Kelsey Thatcher rode to a fantastic win during Saturday's $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, and duplicated her efforts...

Jennifer Alfano and Me Again Dominate Derby at the Genesee Country Village & Museum

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/7/2014 10:32:55 PM

Jennifer Alfano and Me Again (E.Riden/Phelspsports.com) Mumford, N.Y. - Jennifer Alfano has won USHJA National and International Hunter Derbies across the country, and Saturday she added a win at a brand new, beautiful venue to her resume - the victory in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Genesee Country Village & Museum. Alfano clinched the win on the breathtaking Great Meadow of the 19th-Century Country Village aboard Me Again, a Dutch Warmblood owned by Helen Lenahan. The...