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Champ Leads Platinum Performance USEF Talent Search Finals West After Two Phases

by From an edited release by LEG Up News | 9/21/2013 1:09:41 PM

Los Angeles, California - Following the completion of Phases I and II of the Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals West Olivia Champ (La Canada Flintridge, California) holds the lead heading into Saturday’s final two phases. Phase I After a demanding Flat Phase where USEF Talent Search Final judges Jimmy Torano and Mandy Porter worked the riders in groups of eight, Olivia Champ (Karen Healey Stables, Trainer) took the lead with a strong score of 90. On her heels was Jayme Omand...

Final Standings: 2009 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals - West

by Joanie Morris | 9/21/2009 9:56:00 AM

Please click on teh following link for the final 2009 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals - West Standings: https://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/CompUp/Data/Result167.pdf

Phase I Flatwork Results - Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals-West

by Joanie Morris | 9/18/2009 1:11:00 PM

Please copy and paste this link for the results of the first phase: https://www.langershows.com/pdf/shows/12532395052009%20talent%20search%20flat%20phase.pdf

Augusta Iwasaki Wins 2022 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Final – East

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/9/2022 10:00:00 PM

Gladstone, N.J. – The final standings for the 2022 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Final – East came down to the influential final round, where the top four competitors returned for the ride-off. In the end, it was Augusta Iwasaki who rode her way into the top spot, masterfully guiding her own horse—and the other three horses in the final four—through the Round IV test. Augusta Iwasaki and Freedom. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Iwasaki...

Elli Yeager & Copperfield 39 Victorious in 2020 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search – East

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/18/2020 5:03:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – Elli Yeager (18) and Copperfield 39 topped the leaderboard following four phases and three days of competition at the 2020 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search – East hosted at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Ava Stearns (19) of Chilmark, Mass. and Acer K, a nine-year-old Warmblood gelding owned by North Run, secured reserve champion honors for the second year in a row, while Zayna Rizvi (15) of Wellington, Fla. and Finnick, a 14-year-old...

Ellie Ferrigno Captures Victory in 2019 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East

by From the US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media | 10/6/2019 7:59:00 PM

Gladstone, N.J. – The win in the 2019 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East went to Ellie Ferrigno (17) of Newtown, Conn., after four phases of competition on October 5-6 at the United States Equestrian Team Foundation headquarters in Gladstone, N.J. “I find it such an honor to be able to take the top spot in this final,” said Ferrigno. “It’s such a cool thing to do a final where US Equestrian is watching you and looking for...

Hesslink Claims 2014 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals East Title

by Helen Murray | 10/6/2014 10:04:57 AM

Geoffrey Hesslink and Canny Windsor Z (The Book LLC) Gladstone, N.J. - The 2014 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals East came to an exciting conclusion Sunday at the USET Foundation Headquarters as Geoffrey Hesslink was crowned champion. Following the completion of Phase III, Andre Dignelli-trainees Hesslink with Peacock Ridge LLC's Canny Windsor Z, Lillie Keenan with Isabelle Caccamise's Catwalk 19, and Caitlin Boyle with Chansonette Farm LLC's Zentina B, joined Stacia...

Strong Field Lines Up for 2014 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals West

by USEF Communications Department | 9/19/2014 4:16:18 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2014 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals West kicks off this week at the prestigious Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. The prominent competition will once again showcase the top rising talent the West Coast has to offer. Ronnie Beard and DiAnn Langer will serve as judges and course designers for the four-phase competition, which will be held September 19-21. Competition officially gets underway on Saturday in the Indoor...

Stormy Start to Devon: USEF Talent Search

by By Devon Walder for the Devon Horse Show | 5/23/2013 11:34:34 PM

Devon, PA - Despite the rain Thursday afternoon at Devon, competitors in the USEF Talent Search came out ready to ride. The thirteen-jump course was challenging, with a long ride to the first fence, tight turns, and two water obstacles. The riders came prepared, many approaching the course with determination and confidence. Their drive to succeed was evident in both their skill and strategy. The section A competitors took to the ring amidst cloud cover and slight winds. The first few riders...

Zoie Nagelhout Leads After Gymnastics Phase of Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Final - West

by LEG Up News for USEF | 9/24/2011 5:47:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The 2011 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Final - West is well under way at the L.A. International Jumping Festival, September 21-25, in Burbank, CA. The flat phase, first of the four phases took place Thursday night. The judging team of noted judge Sue Ashe and her daughter, international jumper rider Molly Ashe, tested the riders on their mastery of the skills needed to properly prepare a jumper for flatwork, including a demonstration of haunches in and a...