HJN Content posted on April 14th, 2007

Great Britain goes 1-2-3 on Day 3 of British Open Championship

Robert Whitaker wins the evening British Open Puissance

The tables turned in the competition between Robert and his father John Whitaker today. With only six riders going clear the third round of the British Open Show Jumping Championship went to John riding Casino who rode the fastest clear in a time of 59.06 seconds with Robert following closely behind on Lacroix 9. Robert Maguire took third place on Two Mills Showtime in a time of 59.72.

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OLYMPIAN BEEZIE MADDEN WINS THRILLING ACCUMULATOR COMPETITION SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE CHARLOTTE JUMPER CLASSIC

STONEVILLE, NC’S THOBIAS KALLSTROM WINS ADULT AMATEUR JUMPER SPEED STAKE WITH LIGHTNING FAST ROUND

2004 Charlotte Grand Prix Winner Beezie Madden delivered the maximum 65 points and a time of 47.53 to win the exciting $25,000 Accumulator Competition Saturday afternoon at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. Madden, a former Olympian and the top ranked American rider in the world, continues her winning ways in Charlotte. (Read on…)

FEI WORLD CUP™ JUMPING 2006-2007 - ROLEX FEI WORLD CUP™ FINALS IN LAS VEGAS

The late withdrawal of French rider Eugenie Angot has brought the final total of competitors for next week’s Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final in Las Vegas to 42. (Read on…)

2008 Olympic Games Progress Report

Delegates of the Hong Kong Equestrian Company made a comprehensive and very informative report on the progress made in the preparations for the 2008 Olympic Games. The presentation, which was followed by a Question and Answer session, covered key areas such as venues construction, accommodation, accreditation and test event. Work is progressing according to plan and Hong Kong will undoubtedly provide excellent facilities for very successful 2008 Olympic events. (Read on…)