HJN Content posted on April 2nd, 2007

Jim Host to Step Down from Chairmanship World Games 2010 Foundation; Interim Chair Named

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. (Foundation), the organization responsible for planning and conducting the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, today announced the resignation of its board chairman, Jim Host. Ms. Tandy Patrick has been named the interim chair. (Read on…)

Flashpoint Media Services: The Week in Review

HARRODSBURG, KY—APRIL 2, 2007— This week, Flashpoint Media clients had Georgia on their mind as many opted to compete at the Atlanta Spring Classic in Conyers’ International Horse Park. Daniel Geitner’s Aiken, S.C.- based DFG STABLES had an outstanding first week of classic competition, which began on Wednesday March 28. As reported earlier in the week, Geitner himself earned the Tri Colors in the Regular Working Hunter Division riding Remedy, an 8-year-old Holsteiner mare owned by Margaret Edge. (Read on…)

Darren Finkelman and Kimber Aren’t Fooling Anyone at Atlanta Spring Classics

Conyers, GA.—April 1,2007—It was no April Fool’s joke for Middleburg, VA based rider Darren Finkelman that his first Grand Prix victory included beating out some of the sport’s best known legends this afternoon. Finkelman and the Hidden Trail Farm owned Kimber, a 14 year-old Dutch gelding won the $25,000 Cherry Blossom Grand Prix presented by the Classic Company. (Read on…)

ParaEquestrian Canada Announces 2007 Board of Directors

Andrea Taylor Appointed ParaEquestrian Canada Team Coach

Ottawa, Ontario — ParaEquestrian Canada is pleased to announce Isabel Reinertson of Salmon Arm, BC has been elected as the ParaEquestrian Board of Directors Chair for the 2007-2008 year. (Read on…)

Beezie Madden and Authentic Are True to Form for Victory in $75,000 Grand Prix of Tampa

Tampa, FL – APRIL 2, 2025 –The $75,000 Grand Prix of Tampa, CSI-W, presented by Kilkenny Insurance Agency was the highlight of the final day of the Tampa Bay Classic, the ninth week of competition at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Beezie Madden, one of America’s top ranked riders, and her championship partner Authentic flew to the win and the prize money of $22,500. They won over Richard Spooner on Cristallo and Laura Kraut with Anthem. (Read on…)

Jennifer Waxman Jumps to 15 & Under Junior Championship with Saloon; Clara Lindner Picks up Double Tricolors in 18-35 Amateur Owners

Tampa, FL – APRIL 2, 2025 – The final hunter divisions of the week wrapped up their classes this afternoon at the 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival, and Jennifer Waxman of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, showed multi-faceted riding skills in the hunter, jumper and equitation rings today. (Read on…)

Steffen Peters, Courtney King and Leslie Morse Qualify for U.S. Team to Compete at Rolex FEI World Cup Dressage Finals in Las Vegas

Burbank, California—Steffen Peters, of San Diego, CA, was the odds-on favorite going into Sunday’s freestyle class, and he did not disappoint. Riding Laurelyn Browning’s Floriano, Peters put in a beautiful and flowing freestyle ride. The pair bested second-place Courtney King by close to three percentage points to win the Freestyle Championships and U.S. League Finals. Reacting to his victory, and his spot on the U.S. team that will compete next month at the Rolex FEI World Cup Dressage Finals in Las Vegas, Peters responded, “It is very, very special. It is an honor to represent the United States.” (Read on…)