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Nancy Hooker and Corianos Boy Win Adult Amateur Jumper Classic at the 2014 Devon Horse Show

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/27/2014 9:20:51 AM

Devon, PA – The 2014 Devon Horse Show & Country Fair continued with its fifth day of competition on Monday featuring a win for Nancy Hooker of Wellington, FL, in the $7,500 NAL Adult Amateur Jumper Classic aboard Heather Hooker's Corianos Boy. Alissa Kinsey of Danville, NH, took home the division's overall championship after back to back wins on Sunday and Monday afternoon with Grisset. Nancy Hooker and Corianos Boy. Photo © The Book LLC Showcasing the best horses and riders...

$100,000 Grand Prix of Devon Will Kick Off THIS Triple Crown Challenge With Top Jumper Competition

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/15/2014 3:53:57 PM

Michael Taylor of Taylor Harris Insurance Services with McLain Ward ( Brenda Carpenter) Devon, Pa. – The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair welcomes another year of world-class show jumping competition in the Dixon Oval, with open jumper competition beginning the evening of Tuesday, May 27, and continuing through Saturday, May 31. Devon will play host to the top show jumping riders in North America as they compete at one of the most historical and renowned shows in the United States. The...

Guarantee and Claire Azar Claim NAL/WIHS Children's Hunter Classic Win at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group Inc. International | 5/11/2014 10:56:58 PM

Claire Azar and Guarantee (Emily Riden/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - Claire Azar earned the highest score in the first round of today's NAL/WIHS Children's Hunter Classic at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, and when she cleared the final fence of the second round she guaranteed her victory with the aptly named Guarantee. The NAL/WIHS Children's Hunter Classic is a highlight event for riders, running as two rounds; the final over fences class of the Children's Hunter...

Darragh Kenny and Dakota VDL Top $15,000 Adequan® Six-Year-Old Young Jumper Classic

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/28/2014 11:29:24 PM

Darragh Kenny and Dakota VDL (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The $15,000 Adequan® Six-Year-Old Young Jumper Classic was the first class in the International Arena at PBIEC on Friday with a win for Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Hyperion Stud LLC's Dakota VDL. The six-year-old Holsteiner stallion (Casall x Contender) was purchased from VDL Stud two years ago for the highest bid of $210,000 at the 2012 WEF Sport Horse Auction in Wellington. Kenny started riding the horse this year in the middle of...

Ashlee Bond Clarke and Chela LS Win AIG $1 Million Grand Prix

by HITS E-News | 3/17/2014 12:05:10 AM

Ashlee Bond Clarke and Chela LS jumping to the top spot (©Flying Horse Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Ashlee Bond Clarke admits that she had to keep her nerves and her emotions in check when entering the ring for the jump-off of Sunday’s AIG $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Lamborghini Newport Beach, at HITS Thermal. She was, however, a picture of poise and control to the crowd of 4,000 spectators that looked on as she topped a star-studded field to win the historic event with Little...

Boyd Martin and Trading Aces Triumph at Red Hills International CIC3* and Adequan USEA Gold Cup and PRO Tour Series

by USEA | 3/9/2014 9:34:55 PM

Boyd Martin and Trading Aces on their way to winning the CIC3* at Red Hills International, part of the Adequan USEA Gold Cup and PRO Tour Series (StockImageServices.com photo) From www.useventing.com . Tallahassee, Fla. - Boyd Martin drove away in a brand new Mercedes SUV after winning the Red Hills International Horse Trials CIC3*. Martin and Trading Aces galloped through the finish line and stopped the clock with just 6.40 time penalties to add to his dressage score of 41.4, which was enough...

McLain Ward and HH Carlos Z Top $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic for Second Win in Two Days

by Lauren Fisher | 3/3/2014 12:26:02 AM

McLain Ward and HH Carlos Z (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - After topping Saturday's $25,000 Nutrena Jumper Classic at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival, the brand new partnership of McLain Ward (USA) and Double H Farm's HH Carlos Z went on to their second victory of the week in Sunday's $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic. The class saw 52 entries with six to jump-off. Laura Kraut and MH Sporthorse's Andretti S were first to jump-off and incurred 16...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Draws Sixth in Quest for Sixth Victory in Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by G&C Farm at CSIO4* Wellington

by Helen Murray | 2/27/2014 3:20:38 PM

Brianne Goutal and Nice de Prissey (Shawn McMillen Photography) Wellington, Fla. - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team heads into the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by G&C Farm looking to repeat its victory from last year and secure its sixth win in its home Nations Cup. A total of 12 teams are set to go head-to-head on Friday evening at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center during the feature of CSIO4* Wellington, held in conjunction with the FTI Consulting Winter...

Adrienne Lyle and Wizard Are Best in FEI Grand Prix Special 4* Presented by The Dutta Corp.

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/9/2014 8:56:37 AM

Adrienne Lyle and Wizard (SusanJ.Stickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - The 2014 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) continued with its fifth week of competition on Saturday at The Stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) featuring CDI 4* and 3* competition presented by The Dutta Corp. and Havensafe Farm. Saturday's FEI Grand Prix Special 4*, presented by The Dutta Corp., saw a top finish for Adrienne Lyle (USA) aboard Wizard, a 15-year-old Oldenburg gelding by...

Darragh Kerins and Ali Wolff Capture the Wellington Turf Tour 1.30m-1.35m Victories at the International Polo Club

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 1/29/2014 10:39:04 PM

Darragh Kerins and Decia Van Het Molenhof (Phelps Media Group, Inc. International) Wellington, Fla. - Although the clouds hung dauntingly overhead, a field of 38 competitors warmed up for the fourth week of the Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour. Held at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, the 1.30m-1.35m Jumpers saw top international riders contend for the top spot in today's two classes. Ireland's Darragh Kerins rode to the pinnacle of the ranks during the first class, while Ali...