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Bugatti and Genn Win the $77,700 Governor's Cup Grand Prix in Gulfport

by Classic Communications | 3/9/2014 11:45:14 PM

Bugatti, owned by Eduardo Leon and Wilhelm Genn sail over the Beau Rivage fence on their way to the win in the $77,700 Governor's Cup Grand Prix, presented by Beau Rivage (flashpoint photography) Gulfport, Miss. - It took more than luck today to win the $77,700 Governor's Cup Grand Prix, presented by Beau Rivage when Bugatti, owned by Eduardo Leon and ridden by Wilhelm Genn of Lebanon, Ohio won the class in front of a sold out VIP tent and standing-room only crowd at the Harrison County...

Elizabeth Faraci and Posh Are Best in Sylvester Center Adult Amateur 36-50 Hunters

by Laura Cardon for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/9/2014 9:25:18 PM

Elizabeth Faraci and Posh (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Elizabeth Faraci, of Annapolis, MD, topped the Sylvester Center Adult Amateur 36-50 Hunter division on Sunday morning at the FTI WEF with Posh. At just five years old, Posh bested a field of experienced horses with two wins over fences and a second place finish in the hack. The reserve champion for the division was Sea Walker, owned and ridden by Nicole Oliynyk. Oliynyk and Sea Walker were sixth, fifth, sixth, and first over fences and...

Eiken Sato and Egano van het Slogenhof Win $84,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/9/2014 9:20:33 PM

Eiken Sato and Egano van het Slogenhof (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week nine of the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF), sponsored by The Bainbridge Companies, concluded on Sunday with a win for Japan's Eiken Sato and Egano van het Slogenhof in the $84,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic showing at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. Alan Wade (IRL) finished the week out with a tough course for 59 entries in the 1.50m...

Rodrigo Pessoa and Citizenguard Cadjanine Z Capture $280,000 FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix CSI-W 4*, Presented by The Bainbridge Companies

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/9/2014 9:45:48 AM

Rodrigo Pessoa and Citizenguard Cadjanine Z (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Brazil’s Rodrigo Pessoa jumped to victory with Citizenguard Cadjanine Z in Saturday night’s $280,000 FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix CSI-W 4*, presented by The Bainbridge Companies, at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) in Wellington, FL. The class featured a roster of the world’s top riders and saw a win for the legendary show jumper and his promising new mount ahead of three...

Rich Fellers and Flexible Take it Class by Class, Win $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, Presented by Zoetis

by HITS E-News | 3/8/2014 5:48:12 PM

Rich Fellers and Flexible were on top of their game Friday in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, at HITS Thermal. They topped an impressive field of 58 for the win (Flying Horse Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Rich Fellers of Wilsonville, Oregon and the famed Flexible climbed the ranks at HITS Thermal on Friday to win the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, over a field of 58 starters. Earlier this year, the fate of 2012 USEF International Horse of the Year...

Tracy Fenney and MTM Centano Make it Five in Ocala, Dominate $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, Presented by Zoetis

by HITS E-News | 3/8/2014 4:00:31 PM

Aaron Vale and Gems Bond were the ones to beat in the $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome 1.40m at HITS Ocala (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - Boasting the richest prize in show jumping, the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix is only two weeks away and riders are now looking to punch their ticket for the showdown in the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium. Tracy Fenney of Flower Mound, Texas made herself a top contender for the March 24 title with her fifth grand prix win of the circuit on Friday in...

Ben Maher and Aristo Z Top $34,000 G&C Farm 1.45m

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/8/2014 12:44:35 PM

Ben Maher and Aristo Z (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - A $34,000 G&C Farm 1.45m speed class was held Friday afternoon in the International Arena at PBIEC with an exciting win for Ben Maher (GBR) and Jane Clark's Aristo Z. The class saw 60 competitors with 20 clear rounds and an increasingly fast pace as the rounds went on. Fifth to go, Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Spy Coast Farm LLC's Cyklon 1083 set a very tough time to beat at 63.23 seconds. The pair held the lead through most of the...

Kent Farrington and Voyeur Triumph in $125,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 9

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/8/2014 5:11:16 AM

Kent Farrington and Voyeur (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla . - The 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) hosted a full schedule of international show jumping at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Friday with several feature competitions during the day and night. The morning kicked off with the remaining jump-off competitors from Thursday's $125,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 9 and a victory for Kent Farrington (USA) and Voyeur. A $34,000...

Brazil's Stephen Barcha Rides Nelson Pessoa's Ad Jacpote to Untouchable Time Heating Up Week 9 of the Wellington Turf Tour

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 3/7/2014 10:53:49 PM

Joao Castro and Quarelly (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Sometimes it can be hard for young riders to find backers, but famed equestrian Nelson Pessoa was happy to step up to the plate with 23-year-old Stephen Barcha. The talented Brazilian rode Ad Jacpote to the first place finish in the Wellington Turf Tour 1.40m Grand Prix at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. They swept away the competition with a brilliant jump off in 34.115 seconds. Out of a field of 50 riders,...

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Announces New Inductees Steve Stephens, Seamus Brady, and Daniel Marks, VMD

by Classic Communications | 3/7/2014 5:05:41 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The Show Jumping Hall of Fame is proud to announce the three new inductees that will be honored at the $200,000 American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm. Honored with induction are Steve Stephens, Seamus Brady, and Daniel Marks, VMD. The ceremony will take place on the night of Saturday April 5, 2014 during the international competition at its new location at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, home of the Miami Dolphins NFL team. Induction into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame is...