HJN Content posted on August 29th, 2006

Juniors Shine in the Rain at 31st Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show

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Bridgehampton, NY—August 29, 2006—Junior riders were a bright spot on a rain soaked day at the 31st Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show.

The Junior Jumper 1.30 meter class had a field of 36 who slogged through the course with Carolyn Curcio of West Islip, NY, gaining the win riding her own Croft Temptation, Chelsea Moss of Medford, NJ, finished second on Lauren, owned by Mary Alexis Healy and Gleneayre Farm. Third went to Alexandra Arute of Avon, CT, and Blast owned by Scott Stewart. (Read on…)

Chris Kappler and Rivell C Drive Home First in the Jaguar Open Jumper Class at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, NY—August 29, 2006—Olympic Medalists swept the top three places in the $5,000 Jaguar 1.35m Open Jumper Class at the 31st Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show.

Finishing first was Chris Kappler of Pittstown, NJ, winner of team Gold and individual Silver Medals at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, who drove into the top spot with the fastest clear round. Kappler finished in a time of 52.70 seconds, riding Rivell C, owned by Allyson Hawkes. (Read on…)

Canada’s Eric Lamaze in Second Position at 2006 World Equestrian Games

Aachen, Germany — Canadian Show Jumping Team member Eric Lamaze is in second place following the opening day of competition on Tuesday, August 29, at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany.

In the opening speed round, where the objective is to leave all of the jumps up in the fastest time, Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, was the 84th of 116 competitors to attempt the challenging track set by renowned course designer Frank Rothenberger of Germany. (Read on…)

Beezie Madden and Authentic Lead Pack in Day One of 2006 WEG Show Jumping

Aachen, Germany— The first qualifier and speed class for the individual and team FEI World Championships in show jumping has ended, and the 16 efforts put in front of the 116 show jumpers going round were a bit more than a few could handle. And for Team U.S.A., there were few bumps along the road translating into less than a handful of downed rails in a windy Main Stadium. Overall on this first day of show jumping in Aachen, six horses were eliminated and one retired. (Read on…)

Excitement in the Nations’ Cup - Beezie Madden and Authentic finish 1st in the Speed and Handiness Competition. McLain Ward and Sapphire are 4th.

Team USA in 2nd place behind the Netherlands in a tight race.

After the first show-jumping competition of the FEI World Equestrian Games at the Aachen Soers, the top 6 teams are extremely close.

Team USA had strong performances from Beezie Madden and Authentic who led all riders with no faults in a time of 77.62. McLain Ward was also one of the twelve who managed a clear ride on Sapphire. His time of 79.35 earned him 4th place in the individual standings. (Read on…)

Hey, hey, hey, Beezie Madden of the USA takes day 1

Jumping made its spectacular entrance on the sporting scene of the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games. The winner of the speed competition – one of four part of the World Championship programme – is Beezie Madden (USA) aboard Authentic (77.62 time faults – 0 points). Eric Lamaze (CAN) on Hickstead is second (78.40 time penalties – 0.39 points) and Gerco Schröder (NED) on Eurocommerce Berlin is third (78.47 time penalties – 0.43 points). (Read on…)

Checkmate elected “Horse of the Year”

The Hanoverian gelding, Checkmate won the “Horse of the Year 2005″ readers’ vote initiated by the German equestrian sport magazine “Reiter Revue International”. The 11-year-old dark bay ridden by Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum accounted for 24.77 percent of the submitted votes. (Read on…)

What A Concept…

Humility (noun) – the quality or state of being humble.

So many of our sports stars today seem to lack in humility. Just look at the major leagues and you can see, time and again, examples of bloated egos and really rotten attitudes. And, when I do see one display humility, I sit back almost aghast…as if it was something foreign. I think to myself in a cynical way, “Okay, what are they getting out of it?” Not a good thing. (Read on…)

RIDING FOR READING LAUNCHES INAUGURAL LITERACY EVENT

Burbank, California. Riding For Reading is a non-profit (501 (c)3) organization dedicated to promoting reading, literacy, and education through equestrian sports and activities. Founded in 1995 by Marnye Langer, Riding For Reading held an annual event in Sacramento through 1998. (Read on…)

Misfortune Keeps Canadian Eventing Riders Out of the Running at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games

Aachen, Germany – After a great start in the dressage phase, which began August 24, misfortune hit, knocking Canadian Eventers out of competition at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. (Read on…)

2008 Olympic Games Qualifications from WEG

The 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games are a qualifying event for the team competition in Jumping, Dressage and Eventing at the 2008 Olympic Games. (Read on…)

FEI International Para Equestrian Competition to be Held in Canada for First Time

Ottawa, Ontario — Preparations are well underway for the first FEI approved International Para Equestrian competition to be held in Canada. Funding from BC Hosting 2010 Legacies Now and Sport Canada International Hosting, as well as corporate and private donations have madethis event possible. (Read on…)

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