HJN Content posted on August 27th, 2006

Megan Benjamin Takes Women’s Gold in Vaulting; Amy Tryon Wins Eventing’s Individual Bronze Medal

(Aachen, Germany) – It all came down to one minute. It was years in the making, but it came down to one minute in Aachen, Germany, and when that one minute was over, 18-year-old Megan Benjamin of Saratoga, CA, was the first female American vaulter ever to take a world championship. For the past 20 years, a German woman has always held the title of World Champion, and Germany has also won 23 of the last 30 world championships. Today, Germany stepped aside while the U.S. made history. (Read on…)

Todd Minikus and Eltonn Prove Fastest in the Nicolock Time Challenge at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, NY—August 27, 2006—Todd Minikus of Loxahatchee, FL sped through the rain to win the $20,000 Nicolock Time Challenge as part of Manhattan Mortgage Company’s Opening Day at the 31st Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show. (Read on…)

Gillian Sutherland and Great Tyme Win at Ottawa Fall Dressage Classic

Ottawa, Ontario – Although the rain fell, Gillian Sutherland and Great Tyme shined in the CDI3* Ottawa Fall Dressage Classic that took place at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON, from August 24-27. (Read on…)

Manhattan Mortgage Company Celebrates Opening Day at the 31st Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, NY—August 27, 2006—In spite of the clouds and the occasional raindrop, hundreds of spectators were on hand to celebrate the Manhattan Mortgage Company’s Opening Day of the 31st Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show on Sunday, August 27. (Read on…)

In Eventing, Hoy and co. claim the team gold medal while the English Queen’s granddaughter wins individual gold

“Unbelievable.” Bettina Hoy could get another word out. Together with the German eventing team she had just claimed the gold medal at the World Championships - so they finally managed to deliver the sporting response to Athens. Zara Phillips, the granddaughter of the British Queen, secured the individual title on Sunday afternoon.

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Zara Phillips (GBR) conquers the world and Amy Tyron (USA) captures the Bronze

2006 World Eventing Champion Zara Phillips (GBR) After a tremendously exciting Jumping round in the great Aachen arena, Zara Phillips and Toy Town are the 2006 World Eventing Champions (46.70). Australia’s Clayton Fredericks aboard Ben Along Time takes the silver (48.80) and Amy Tryon and Poggio are in bronze (50.70). (Read on…)

“Cheers”: Redux

If there is one thing I’ve learned over the last week, besides more about the sports I love, it is that the Internet is a far reaching and widely-read medium. Actually, I knew this already, but the fact was driven home when I received a deluge of e-mails about an earlier post made on how I’m a fan of the use of the word “Cheers.” (Read on…)

Press Cnference - HRH Princess Haya

Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you for coming and I am delighted to have the opportunity to be able to share my thoughts with you.

I have great respect for the people sat in front of me here. Your job is never easy and you are helping us to take the sport to a larger worldwide audience than ever before. (Read on…)

Dancing Queen - Anky van Gunsven (NED) and Keltec Salinero

Anky van Grunsven (NED) and Keltec Salinero are the new World Dressage Freestyle Champions with a breathtaking result of 86.5%. A much deserved and applauded silver medal goes to Denmark’s Andreas Helgstrand and his grey nine-year old mare Blue Hors Matine (81,5%). The winner of yesterday’s Grand Prix Special Isabell Werth on Satchmo takes the bronze (80.75 %). (Read on…)

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