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Amanda Steege and Zidane Capture Grand Hunter Championship at Week Two of Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/14/2014 9:20:56 PM

Amanda Steege and Zidane (The Book LLC) North Salem, N.Y. – The second day of the second week of the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows had multiple hunter championships awarded, including that of the Grand Hunter Champion, which was awarded to Amanda Steege of Bedminster, NJ, on Susan Darragh's Zidane. In the Grand Prix Field, a large class of 91 entries led to a “California Split” of entries, with two sets of ribbons and prize money awarded. Sarah Segal of Flemington, NJ,...

Saddlebred & Hackney Exhibitor News from Devon

by Devon E-News | 5/13/2014 1:29:47 PM

Devon, Pa. - The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair welcomes Saddlebred and Hackney exhibitors to the 2014 show.Takea look at all the exciting changes to come during the 2014 show. New daily work arena We have a brand new work area dedicated exclusively for the daily use of our Saddlebred and Hackney exhibitors. This was made possible only by the generosity of Candi Covino Aversenti and Charlie Jones. Classes on USEF Network Also new this year is the live webcast of all the evening Saddlebred...

EQUUS Foundation Announces Winners of 2014 Champions Scholarships sponsored by Ariat International

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/12/2014 10:29:32 AM

Westport, Conn. - The EQUUS Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its Champions Equine Service Scholarships made possible by the generosity of Ariat International. Over $11,000 in scholarships were awarded to thirteen individuals to reward their volunteer service in 2013. "We were so impressed with the applicants this year - all deserved to win a scholarship. It's amazing that they are able to balance all the demands of their lives and still find the time to make the world a...

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...

Brianne Goutal and Nice de Prissey Victorious in the $50,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/11/2014 8:53:36 PM

North Salem, N.Y. – Jumpers competed on the beautiful grass field on the final day of the first week of the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows. Held at Old Salem Farm, the $50,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix, presented by The Kincade Group, Merrill Lynch saw Brianne Goutal of New York, NY, take home the win with Nice de Prissey over McLain Ward on Zander and Quentin Judge riding HH Dark de la Hart. Topping the junior hunters for the Grand Junior Hunter Championship was Caroline Dance of...

Caroline Dance Wins Grand Junior Hunter Championship at Old Salem

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/11/2014 6:41:34 PM

Caroline Dance and Show Time (The Book LLC) Old Salem, N.Y. - Fourteen-year-old Caroline Dance of Westchester, Pa., and her horse Show Time, a 12-year-old German Warmblood gelding, took home the Grand Junior Hunter Championship for the first week of Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows. They rode to the top of the Large Junior Hunter division championship for the overall win. They received two firsts and two seconds over fences and they won the under saddle class as well. The reserve champion was...

Geoffrey Hesslink Rides to Top of $5,000 Equitation Challenge at Old Salem

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/11/2014 2:51:14 PM

North Salem, N.Y. – Equitation and hunters were the main draw in the schedule today at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Show. Some of the best junior riders in the country went head to head in the $5,000 Equitation Challenge, presented by EquiFit, inc. Geoffrey Hesslink of Shelburne, VT, rode Belano V to the top of the standings over 26 entries. The Grand Amateur-Owner Hunter Championship was awarded to Bridget Hallman of Oyster Bay, NY, riding Do Tell. Watch an interview with Geoffrey...

Doug Payne and Crown Talisman win the CIC3* at Jersey Fresh

by Amber Heintzberger for USEA | 5/10/2014 11:29:57 PM

This article orginally appeared at www.useventing.com . Allentown, N.J. - New Jersey-native Doug Payne led from start to finish in the CIC3* at jersey Fresh riding Crown Talisman, whom he owns in partnership with Larry and Amelia Ross. Payne recently relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina with his new wife, eventer Jessica Hampf, and made the trek back to his home state in hopes of a solid run in preparation for the Pau CCI4* in France. “Coming away from the event, I think it’s about...

Kelley Farmer and Mindful Victorious in $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Kentucky Spring Horse Show

by Emily Riden and Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/10/2014 10:32:47 PM

Kelley Farmer and Mindful (Emily Riden/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - May 10, 2014 - When Larry Glefke and Kensel LLC purchased Mindful just a few weeks ago they did so with one intention - providing a top hunter derby contender for Kelley Farmer. Mindful proved tonight that he definitely fits that bill, as he and Farmer earned the victory in the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. Finishing in second place in the Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse...

Darragh Kenny Goes Wire to Wire for Third Consecutive Victory at Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/10/2014 8:29:01 AM

Darragh Kenny and Prof de la Roque (The Book LLC) North Salem, N.Y. - It's been a good week for Darragh Kenny. He captured his third victory at the 2014 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows in the $35,000 New York Welcome Stake, this time on Postage Stamp Farm's Prof de la Roque. The pair went first in a 14-horse jump-off to win over McLain Ward, who placed second and third on Zander and HH Cannavaro, respectively. The $35,000 New York Welcome Stake had 48 entries, and 14 were clear to the...