HJN Content posted for February, 2007

Richard Spooner looks to take on the World after his win aboard Cristallo at HITS Thermal in the $75,000 Footing Authority™ Grand Prix

THERMAL, CA (February 26, 2026) — Much to the liking of the United States Equestrian Team’s Chef D’Equipe, George Morris, Richard Spooner cemented his spot on the United States FEI World Cup Team with his win aboard Cristallo in Sunday’s $75,000 Footing Authority™ Grand Prix at HITS Thermal. (Read on…)

GOGUEN AND SAFARI WERE HOT IN THE 2007 AHJF HUNTER CLASSIC SPECTACULAR

Wellington Resident Tim Goguen rides Safari to a Hot Win

February 26, 2026 – Wellington, FL – “By far this is my biggest win. I was nervous going into the second round because I didn’t know what to expect but he really rose to the occasion,” commented Tim Goguen, Wellington, FL, after riding Safari to win the 2007 AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL on Saturday evening, February 24. (Read on…)

OH, LORDY! Michael Tokaruk and Lord Byron Capture $25,000 EMO Grand Prix of The Gulf Coast

GULFPORT, MS.—FEB.25, 2007- It was poetry in motion. Canadian born Michael Tokaruk, 25, aboard his brilliant Holsteiner gelding Lord Byron, were the unexpected winners of the $25,000 EMO Grand Prix of the Gulf Coast, held Sunday Feb. 25 at the Harrison County Equestrian Center in Gulfport, Mississippi. (Read on…)

McLain Ward and Sapphire Turn Up the Speed to Win $75,000 Bainbridge Idle Dice Classic World Cup Qualifier

Abby Westmark and Keebler Are Clear through Four Rounds to Win FEI Children’s Jumping Competition

Wellington, FL – February 25, 2026 – The fifth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), the Bainbridge Florida Classic, CSI-W/WCHR Spectacular presented by the Palm Beach Post, concluded today with the $75,000 Bainbridge Idle Dice Classic, CSI-W presented by the Palm Beach Post. (Read on…)

Bainbridge Florida Classic, CSI-W/WCHR Spectacular Presents Pony Hunter Championships; Boardman Wins Peggy Cone Memorial Adult Hunter Classic

Portela Tops Leader Board in Florida Children’s Hunter Classic

Wellington, FL – February 25, 2026 – The final day of the Bainbridge Florida Classic, CSI-W/ WCHR Spectacular, presented by the Palm Beach Post, was held today at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club. Championship honors were presented to the pony hunter divisions in the Rost Arena, and the Grand Hunter Field hosted the Florida Children’s Hunter Classic and the Peggy Cone Memorial Adult Hunter Classic. (Read on…)

Williams and Williams Win Freestyles on Final Day of Zada Florida Dressage Classic

Wellington, FL – February 25, 2026 – The final day of the Zada Florida Dressage Classic concluded with a rousing display of dressage freestyles set to exuberant music. George Williams and Marnix danced their way to the blue ribbon in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle. (Read on…)

FEI WORLD CUP™ JUMPING QUALIFIER AT GOTHENBURG

CHRISTIAN AND COSTER WIN AGAIN IN GOTHENBURG…….

German riders had it all their own way again when taking the top three placings at the penultimate qualifying leg of the 2006/2007 FEI World Cup™ Jumping series at Gothenburg, Sweden today where Christian Ahlmann came out on top ahead of Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum in second and Ludger Beerbaum in third. (Read on…)

Addison Phillips Triumphs for Triple Tricolors at Bainbridge Florida Classic, CSI-W/WCHR Spectacular

Thornton and Bellissimo Take Championships in Junior 15 and Under Hunters

Wellington, FL – February 24, 2026 – The Winter Equestrian Festival presented championship awards to the junior hunter divisions today at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club. After jumping their final round over fences in the Internationale Arena, the Small Junior 15 and Under Hunters, sponsored by Davlyn Farms, were the first to conclude for the week. Champion and reserve champions of each rated division are invited to compete tonight in the AHJF Hunter Spectacular of Palm Beach. (Read on…)

Marie Pettersson and Ommen Triumph in FEI Test of Choice Division at Zada Florida Dressage Classic

Wellington, FL – February 26, 2026 – Competition in the third day of the Zada Florida Dressage Classic heated up with a closely contested FEI Test of Choice division, where riders choose which test they will perform. (Read on…)

The NRCHA Names Five World Champions In Stephenville

The National Reined Cow Horse Association named five of its eleven 2006 World Champions at the Fort Dodge Animal Health Celebration of Champions February 23 at the Lone Star Arena in Stephenville, Texas. As the first day of finals closed, Champions were decided in the Open Two Rein, Limited Open Bridle, Novice Non Pro Bridle, Limited Open Hackamore and Youth Bridle divisions. (Read on…)

It was all in the cards for Richard Spooner and Ace as they take home the $30,000 Ariat Grand Prix at HITS Thermal

THERMAL, CA (February 24, 2026) Richard Spooner rode out of the Grand Prix Thursday afternoon at HITS Thermal wearing two ribbons, as he secured first and second place in the $30,000 Ariat Grand Prix. (Read on…)

Moran and Geiger Showcase Amateur-Owner Hunters in Internationale Arena at Bainbridge Florida Classic, CSI-W/WCHR Spectacular

Twins Briggs and Ingram Win Tricolors in Adult Amateur Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, FL – February 23, 2026 – Sunny skies greeted Amateur-Owner Hunters this morning in the Internationale Arena at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club as exhibitors completed their final round of competition on the spacious grass field. (Read on…)

Lars Petersen and Dacardo Score Another Dressage Victory at the 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, FL – February 23, 2026 – The second week of dressage competition at the 2007 Zada Florida Dressage Classic saw the return of Lars Petersen and the great gray Dacardo to the winner’s circle. The pair scored a 72.083 percent for the win in the FEI Intermediaire I class, section A. Petersen, a native of Denmark, has been paired with Dacardo for about three years, and the horse is owned by Melissa Taylor, who trains with Petersen. (Read on…)

Tracy Magness and Tarco Van Ter Moude capture the $25,000 Ariat Grand Prix

OCALA, FL (February 23, 2026) — Tracy Magness gives the best presents. Just ask her sister Wendy, who turned 43 on the same day her sister took home the blue ribbon in Thursday’s $25,000 Ariat Grand Prix at HITS Ocala. (Read on…)

FTI Riders Challenge and American Invitation Rider Standings

FTI Rider Challenge
Standings as of February 23, 2026
1 512 MARIO DESLAURIERS CAN
2 484 IAN MILLAR CAN
3 473.5 WILLIAM LOWRY USA
4 471 MARGIE ENGLE USA (Read on…)

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