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Order Of Go for AIG $1 Million Grand Prix Finalized

by HITS E-News | 3/15/2014 10:41:47 AM

Thermal, Calif. - HITS, Inc. is proud to release the finalized order of go for the second annual AIG $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Lamborghini Newport Beach, at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California. The AIG Million will take the stage Sunday at 2 p.m. and will be available worldwide via live webcast, presented in cooperation with HRTV, iEquine.com and A Good Show. Tune in on Sunday at HRTV.com or iEquine.com . For a printable order of go, click here . Horse Owner Rider Rider...

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...

Team Canada Wins $75,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Presented by G&C Farm

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/1/2014 10:35:48 AM

Team Canada's winning presentation with Equestrian Sport Productions' CEO Mark Bellissimo, and Gustavo and Carolina Mirabal of G&C Farm (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The Canadian team of Yann Candele, Tiffany Foster, Eric Lamaze, and Ian Millar earned victory in Friday night's $75,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ presented by G&C Farm, at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) in Wellington, FL. Teams representing 12 different countries participated in the...

Jeffery Welles Blazes the Trail Riding Bilion to the 1.30m-1.35m Wellington Turf Tour Victory at IPC

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 2/27/2014 8:59:32 AM

Jeffery Welles and Bilion Wellington, Fla. - Jeffery Welles and Bilion soared through the timers in 30.010 seconds to capture the victory in the first 1.30m-1.35m Jumper class at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC). Their skill through the short track allowed them to surpass 27 contenders and affirm their lead in the Leading Rider Bonus standings. Peter Leone and Alias rode to the first place finish in the second 1.30m-1.35m class, riding to the superior time of 31.488 seconds. Leslie...

Shane Sweetnam and Cyklon 1083 Speed to Victory in $34,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/19/2014 9:35:40 PM

Shane Sweetnam and Cyklon 1083 (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) began its seventh week of competition on Wednesday with a win for Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Cyklon 1083 in the $34,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. Sponsored by Adequan®, FTI WEF week seven runs February 19-23, 2014. The week will feature the $125,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 7 on...

John Pearce Battles the Flu to Win $50,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix, Presented by Zoetis

by HITS E-News | 2/10/2014 8:51:00 PM

Thermal, Calif. - With three mounts to jump around, not a single onlooker would know that John Pearce of Bermuda Dunes, California was battling the flu during the $50,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, at HITS Thermal on Sunday. He and Son of a Gun, owned by Forest View Farm, were one of only four pairs to jump clear against a very tight first round time allowed of 81 seconds. Pearce first appeared on trusted partner Chianto, owned by Forest View Farm and Allison Moore, and was...

Ben Maher and Cella Top Another British Showdown in Saturday's $370,000 FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix CSI-W 5* Presented by Rolex

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/9/2014 8:29:43 AM

Ben Maher and Cella (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Scott Brash and Ben Maher proved once again why they are the number one and two ranked riders in the world on Saturday night as the British superstars battled it out for top prize in the $370,000 FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix CSI-W 5*, presented by Rolex, at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF). Competing in front of a large, enthusiastic crowd at the Palm Beach Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington,...

Josephina Nor Lantzman Impresses at HITS Thermal, Wins $30,000 SmartPak Grand Prix

by HITS E-News | 2/3/2014 12:20:10 PM

Josephina Nor Lantzman and Chello Z were the only pair to ride clear over Olaf Petersen Jr.’s first-round track to secure an early victory in the $30,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, at HITS Thermal (Flying Horse Photography) Thermal, Calif. - As the dust settled from World Cup week at HITS Desert Horse Park, Josephina Nor Lantzman piloted her own Chello Z to the top of a 29-horse field in the $30,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis. The highlight for Nor Lantzman was that...

Darragh Kenny and Quiz Triumph in $34,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/1/2014 9:37:02 AM

Darragh Kenny and Quiz (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The $34,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic was held on Friday with a win for Darragh Kenny and Spruce Meadow's Quiz. The class saw 23 entries with 5 clear rounds to advance to the jump-off and three double clears. Kenny and Quiz earned top honors in 41.05 seconds. McLain Ward (USA) and Kantunaro, owned by Ellen Holtgers and David Paige, finished second, clearing the course in 41.17 seconds. Alexa Pessoa (USA) and Rodrigo...

Samuel Parot and Matt Williams Dominate Week III of the Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 1/22/2014 11:32:57 PM

Wellington, Fla - The Grand Prix Field at the Ridge at Wellington was alive with excitement today as the third week of the Wellington Turf Tour got underway. The 1.30m-1.35m Jumpers stole the show with Chile's Samuel Parot and Thea capturing the first win of the day, and Matt Williams, aboard Jameson, riding to the top of the ranks in the second. The Wellington Turf Tour will continue this Friday at the Ridge at Wellington as the 1.40m Invitational Grand Prix gets underway. Hailed as the...