HJN Content posted on August 8th, 2006

USEF TALENT SEARCH RETURNS TO THREE DAY FORMAT

Burbank, California. This year the USEF Talent Search Finals will be held over three days instead of two days, which is how the Finals have run from the last few years. “USEF Talent Search judges have always been given the flexibility on the format of judging the flat and gymnastics phases,” explained Sally Ike, the USEF Director of Show Jumping. (Read on…)

NICOLE HUSKY IS HOT AT GOLD COAST 5

Burbank, California. Nicole Husky was hot during Gold Coast 5 show (July 21-23) held at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Despite the hot temperatures, Husky kept her cool and won three major medal classes. She started off by capturing the WCE Junior/Amateur Medal and then followed it with a win in the USEF Talent Search. (Read on…)

BOBBY FLAY MAKES OUR DAY

Thanks in large part to the $58,000 celebrity chef Bobby Flay spent on options to breed to two of the sport’s top stallions, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation raised in excess of $500,000 Monday night at its annual gala at the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club. (Read on…)

Der-Dau Custom Boots and Shoes to Honor Founder Jose Der Exotic Hamptons Gala to Pay Tribute to Der’s 50 Years of Excellence

NEW YORK, NY—August 8, 2006—To honor its founder, Jose Der, Sr. for more than 50 years of excellence in hand-making custom boots and shoes of the highest quality, Der-Dau Custom Boots and Shoes is hosting an exotic reception in one of the world’s most elegant locations, The Hamptons! (Read on…)

Pia Fortmuller Claims Gold Medal at NAJYRC

Ottawa, Ontario — Pia Fortmuller of DeWinton, AB claimed the Individual Gold Medal at the CN North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships (NAJYRC) in Lexington, VA. (Read on…)

WEG - REININ’ IN AACHEN

For the sport of REINING, the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen will be the second edition running where this fast growing discipline will be showcased. Some of the world’s best reiners will be vying for the medals and a total purse of EUR 100,000. EUR 65,000 will be the prize money for the Team Competition, which will put Reining in second place as far as Team Competition money is concerned. (Read on…)