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Talented Juniors Prepare for 2016 US Junior Hunter National Championships

by USEF Communications Department | 7/8/2016 12:45:02 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The best junior riders from across the country prepare to compete for top honors in the 2016 US Junior Hunter National Championships. The championships will take place on both the East and West Coasts for the 3’6” and 3’3” Junior Hunter, with the riders separated into 15 & Under and 16-17 sections, as well as Small Junior Hunter and Large Junior Hunter. The riders will compete in three phases: Classic Round, Under Saddle, and Handy Hunter. The Under...

Kelly Farmer and Molly Sewell Top The Turf Tour’s First Hunter Derby Days

by Equinium Sports Marketing | 2/5/2016 11:15:09 PM

Kelly Farmer and It's Me (Andrew Ryback Photography) Wellington, Fla. – The fantastic covered arena of the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center set the stage for the first of this year’s Hunter Derby Days, presented by The Ridge at Wellington. As a branch of the 2016 Turf Tour, the Hunter Derby Days showcased some of the top hunters in the world being judged on their form and their horse’s movement over elegant natural obstacles. 2014 Hunter Derby Days Champion Kelly Farmer returned...

Talented Juniors Prepare for 2015 US Junior Hunter National Championships

by USEF Communications Department | 7/2/2015 11:45:45 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The best junior riders from across the country prepare to compete for top honors in the 2015 US Junior Hunter National Championships. The championships will take place on both the East and West Coasts for the 3’6” and 3’3” Junior Hunter, with the riders separated into 15 & Under and 16-17 sections, as well as Small Junior Hunter and Large Junior Hunter. The riders will compete in three phases: Classic Round, Under Saddle, and Handy Hunter. The Under...

Chicago Hunter Derby Kicks Off Weekend with Welcome Stakes

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/7/2014 6:42:48 AM

Tammy Provost and Alliy Moyer's Libretto won the $7,500 International Derby Stake (Chicago Equestrian) Antioch, Ill. - The premiere Chicago Hunter Derby at Annali-Brookwood Farm presented by Chicago Equestrians for a Cause, kicked off with the $7,500 International Derby Welcome Stake and the $2,500 National Derby Welcome Stake sponsored by Lane Change Farm and Kensel, LLC. The weekend charity event features the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby sponsored by Canadian Pacific and the...

Talented Juniors Prepare for 2014 US Junior Hunter National Championships

by USEF Communications Department | 7/3/2014 2:24:58 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The best junior riders from across the country prepare to compete for top honors in the 2014 US Junior Hunter National Championships. The championships will take place on both the East and West Coasts, with the riders separated into 15 & Under and 16-17 divisions, as well as Small Junior Hunter and Large Junior Hunter. This year the new 3'3" Junior Hunters will also be offered as a combined division. The riders will compete in three phases: Classic Round, Under Saddle,...

Northwind Marin, Show Me Love, and Yes It’s True Receive Green Pony Hunter Championship Titles at Day Two of 2013 US Pony Finals

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/8/2013 9:10:06 AM

Lexington, KY – The first championship titles of the US Hunter Pony Championship presented by Sallee Horse Vans were claimed Wednesday as the Green Hunter ponies completed their final phase of competition in the 2013 US Pony Finals. The judging panel of Chance Arakelian, William Sparks, and Jeff Wirthman assessed the hunter ponies in the Kentucky Horse Park’s Walnut Arena until weather caused the Under Saddle phase of the Medium Regular Pony Hunters to be moved to the Covered Arena....

Exupery Crowned Pennsylvania National Grand Hunter Champion at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show

by The Pennsylvania National Horse Show | 10/18/2012 2:44:10 PM

PNHS 2012 Grand Champion Hunter Exupery and Clark. (Al Cook) Harrisburg, PA - Exupery, owned by Steven Borders of San Marcos, CA, and shown by Tommi Clark, was named the Pennsylvania National Grand Hunter Champion at the 67th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Thursday. The Grand Champion Hunter award was presented to the horse that accumulated the most points in the Green Conformation Hunter, Regular Conformation Hunter, Green Working Hunter, or High Performance Working Hunter...

Avalon and Lillie Keenan Claim Junior Hunter Grand Championship at Brandywine Valley Summer Series

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/8/2012 6:21:14 PM

Lillie Keenan and Avalon (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Devon, PA - On the final day of the Brandywine Valley Summer Series presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS), the Junior Hunter and Amateur-Owner 3'3" Hunter divisions wrapped up their competition. With multiple blue ribbons in the Large 15 & Under Junior Hunters, Lillie Keenan and Avalon took home the Junior Hunter Grand Championship. Earlier in the day, Tina Furey and French Kiss were the winners of the Amateur-Owner 36 &...

Happily Ever Laughter Wins Grand Pony Hunter Championship with Madison Goetzmann at Brandywine Valley Summer Series

by AnLi Kelly-Durham for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/1/2012 8:10:22 PM

Madison Goetzmann and Happily Ever Laughter won the Grand Pony Hunter Championship at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series. (AnLi Kelly-Durham/PMG) Devon, PA - The sun was shining as the Pony Hunters took center stage in the Gold Ring at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series horse show, presented by the Tayor Harris Insurance Services (THIS). The ponies and riders of Heritage Farm could not be beat, bringing home all four championship titles as well as the two Grand Championships. Francesca...

Hunter Talent Shines as Professional Divisions Start at 2011 Capital Challenge Horse Show

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 10/3/2011 7:12:00 AM

Garfield and Scott Stewart won an over fences class in the High Performance Hunters. Photo: Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Upper Marlboro, MD - Class winners were honored today in presentations at the 2011 Capital Challenge Horse Show. This was the start of the professional hunter divisions, and many beautiful pairs graced the ShowPlace Arena. While the more experienced horses competed indoors, the Future Hunters showed in the outdoor ring. The Capital Challenge Horse Show, held at the Prince...