HJN Content posted on October 18th, 2006

Fair Hill International Festival in the Country Gets Started

Olympic and World Championship Equestrians Headline Attractions

Fair Hill, MD—October 18, 2006—This year’s Fair Hill International Festival in the Country is officially underway. Highlighting the 18th annual Festival is world-class equestrian competition is eventing and combined driving. Olympic and World Championship veterans are primed and ready for the excitement of the impending competition. (Read on…)

Las Vegas National Horse Show and $50,000 Las Vegas National World Cup Qualifying Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, CA – October 18, 2025 – Saddle up Vegas style! Experience the thrill and excitement of equestrian show jumping during the Las Vegas National Horse Show (November 1-5, 2006) at the South Coast Hotel and Casino Equestrian Center. Watch as top horse and rider combinations jump extreme obstacles in the $50,000 Las Vegas National World Cup Qualifying Grand Prix on Saturday, November 4, 2006. Admission and parking are free.

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Devoucoux Partners with Frankie Chesler-Ortiz and Juan Ortiz

The saying ‘saddle up’ has never been more comfortable than it is now for Canadian Team rider Frankie Chesler-Ortiz and Venezuelan Team rider Juan Ortiz as it is announced that they will be sponsored by French saddle maker Devoucoux. A partnership that will promote the Devoucoux name here in North America as well as improve Frankie and Juan’s comfort and performance in and out of the show ring. (Read on…)

Taking Coach

Sometimes it’s better to fly Coach, that’s what 12-year-old Nicole Belissimo of Wellington, FL demonstrated when she and Coach won the North American League (NAL) Children’s Jumper Finals. (Read on…)

California Riders Earn Top Ribbons in USEF Hunter Seat Finals

Burbank, California. With the exception of the USEF Talent Search, which holds bi-coastal championships, the major national equitation championships are held in the east. Annually, West Coast riders trek east to participate. Some are fortunate to be able to ship their own horse, others lease a horse. Regardless, West Coast riders are at a disadvantage for many reasons. However, the results belie the challenges they face. (Read on…)

Sharn Wordley Claims Leading Rider Bonus with Win in the $25,000 Grand Prix of Arkansas

Leachville, AR — Sharn Wordley took home armfuls of prizes this past weekend at the “Stepping in High Cotton Horse Show,” a new show in Leachville, Arkansas. Not only did he win the $10,000 Welcome Stake and the $25,000 Grand Prix of Arkansas, but he also took home the $5,000 Leading Rider Bonus for most prize money won during the three-week circuit that also included the Smoky Mountain Fall Gathering I and II. (Read on…)

Wait for the Midnight Hour

It was a dark and stormy night, really it was! One horse, Leslie Howard’s Midnight Hour remained in the $5,000 Capitol City Classic at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. The lead had been set early. Seconds and split seconds separated the top five, until Midnight Hour struck. (Read on…)