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Three Grand Champion Awards Presented in Amateur and Adult Hunters at 2012 Capital Challenge Horse Show

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 10/4/2012 11:45:31 PM

Tracy Scheriff-Muser with Absolut and Macallan. (Shawn McMillen Photography) Upper Marlboro, MD – The 2012 Capital Challenge Horse Show continued today with competition for the amateur and adult hunter riders, along with a evening session final for Children's/Adult Jumpers. Tracy Scheriff-Muser and Absolut captured the Grand Amateur-Owner 3'6” Hunter Championship, while Nancy Hooker and Castlewalk were named the Grand Amateur-Owner 3'3” Hunter Champions. Alexa...

Christine McCrea And Romantovich Take One Lead the Way in $50,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier

by Sue Weakley for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/15/2012 12:46:16 AM

Christine McCrea and Romantovich Take One win The American Gold Cup Qualifier North Salem, NY - Christine McCrea jumped ahead of the competition Friday to place first in the $50,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier at the picturesque Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The day was clear and warm to welcome the 50 entrants to the final class of the day on the spectacular grass Grand Prix field. Six entries went clear and headed to the jump-off. McCrea had the winning time with 40.830 seconds aboard...

Grand Hunter Champion Awarded to Jennifer Alfano and Miss Lucy For Clean Sweep of High Performance Hunters at Buffalo International Horse Show

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/13/2012 11:16:38 PM

Jennifer Alfano and Miss Lucy made a clean sweep of the High Performance Hunter division at the Buffalo International Horse Show. Not only did the pair capture the division's championship, but they were also awarded the Grand Hunter Championship for their efforts throughout the professional division.(Kendall Bierer/PMG) Buffalo, NY - It was the second day of the 66th Annual Buffalo International Horse Show, and the competition was fierce as the hunter action continued. Today marked the closing...

WIHS Barn Night 2012, presented by Dover Saddlery - “What’s Your Dream?”

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 9/7/2012 9:53:26 AM

Excited WIHS fans on Barn Night show their spirit! Washington, D.C . - The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) is pleased to announce “What’s Your Dream?” as the theme for this year’s Barn Night. Barn Night, presented by Dover Saddlery, will be featured on Thursday, October 25, during the 54th annual WIHS. The competition will be held on October 23-28, 2012, at Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C. Returning sponsor Dover Saddlery is excited to be a part of...

Star Studded Line-Up for 2012 American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm

by Kenneth Kraus for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/27/2012 12:23:39 PM

Beezie Madden and Coral Reef Via Volo win 2010 American Gold Cup. (Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com) North Salem, NY - When the American Gold Cup makes it much anticipated return this year at Old Salem Farm in North Salem NY, it will be a star-studded lineup of world-class show jumpers that will compete for the 2012 title. The show, now just a couple of weeks away, is scheduled for September 12th through the 16th, 2012, with the famed $200,000 American Gold Cup as the highlight event on the final...

Paige Johnson Continues to Dominate High Amateur-Owner Jumpers at Kentucky Summer Classic

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/3/2012 9:21:05 PM

Paige Johnson and Amagedon 3 won the High Amateur-Owner Jumpers at the Kentucky Summer Classic. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Lexington, KY - August 3, 2012 - Although storm clouds hung sullenly over the Kentucky Horse Park this afternoon, the amateur and junior jumper riders were not deterred as they tackled their respective courses to vie for the top honors in the Rolex Stadium. Paige Johnson topped today's High Amateur-Owner Jumpers with Amagedon 3. Megan Nusz slid into the second place finish...

Ovation Leading Rider Awards Announced for 2012 Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival

by Weinberg Harris & Associates | 8/3/2012 10:15:59 AM

Kelley Farmer: Ovation Leading Professional Hunter Rider. Traverse City, MI - Consistency was rewarded during the 2012 Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival, and the coveted Ovation Leading Rider Awards were announced during the final week of competition at the scenic Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Michigan. The Ovation Leading Rider Awards Program has been part of the Hunter/Jumper awards program since 2007, and the circuit awards are given to the high-point riders in each of...

Kaitlin Campbell and Rocky W Lead $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at Kentucky Summer Classic

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/2/2012 10:21:44 PM

Kaitlin Campbell and Rocky W rode to the top finish in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Kentucky Summer Classic. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Lexington, KY - The Rolex Stadium was alive with the nation's top horse and rider combinations gathering to compete beneath the lights in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic during the Kentucky Summer Classic. Kaitlin Campbell and Rocky W topped tonight's seven-horse jump-off with a beautiful double-clear effort. Campbell also was the last...

Jimmy Toon and Tigger Win $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby in Vermont

by Starting Gate Communications | 7/27/2012 2:26:23 PM

Jimmy Toon and Tigger won the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 26, during week four of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. (David Mullinix Photography) East Dorset, VT – Jimmy Toon of South Salem, NY, rode Jane Clark’s Tigger to victory in the $5,000 3’3” NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 26, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival continues in East Dorset, VT, through August 12, 2012. The...

Cory Hardy and Connor Rise to the Top in Vermont

by Starting Gate Communications | 7/20/2012 1:17:29 PM

Cory Hardy and Connor won the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 19, during week three of the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. (David Mullinix Photography) East Dorset, VT – Cory Hardy of Littleton, MA, jumped to victory in the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 19, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Hardy was one of 22 horse/rider combinations to contest the derby track designed by Billy Glass, which spanned two competition rings and...