HJN Content posted on May 31st, 2007

Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Program Kicks Off With First Two Selection Trials

Lexington, KY – Some of the most promising dressage prospects in the country were showcased in the quest to qualify for the FEI World Breeding Championships in Verden, Germany, as the 2007 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Program kicked off with two of the three official selection trials. (Read on…)

Swiss are first to go and USA is second at St. Gallen Super League on Friday

The home team will show the way when first into the ring in the third leg of the 2007 Samsung Super League with FEI series which takes place in St Gallen, Switzerland tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. Swiss Chef d’Equipe Rolf Grass has chosen a strong squad that will be led by Christina Liebherr followed by the veteran Markus Fuch, Werner Muff and newly-crowned FEI World Cup champion Beat Mandli. (Read on…)

STADIUM JUMPING APPOINTS JOHN J. CANAVAN AS PRESIDENT

WELLINGTON, FL, MAY 31, 2007- Gene Mische, chairman and chief executive officer of Stadium Jumping announced today that John Canavan has been appointed as president of Stadium Jumping. Canavan’s appointment was approved by Stadium Jumping’s board of directors. In addition, the board also re-elected Gene Mische as the chairman of the board and chief executive officer, reconfirming its commitment to Mische’s leadership. (Read on…)

Chiacchia and Better I Do It Best Lead After Day One at Jersey Fresh

Allentown, NJ—The advanced division at the Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event, which is serving as a selection division for the Pan American Games, got underway after the trot-up for the CCI**/CCI***s on Wednesday, May 30, in Allentown, NJ. Nineteen combinations from the U.S. and Canada got to work at 4:30 p.m., with Phillip Dutton (one of two riders with two horses) starting things off with Connaught for the U.S. (Read on…)

The Monk, the Bear and the City of St Gallen….

Once upon a time there was an Irish monk named Gallus who was wandering carelessly through the valley of the River Steinach when he fell into a bramble bush. Now some people might find such an accident irritating but, as Swiss psychologist Carl Jung would say many years later, “it all depends on how we look at things, and not how they are in themselves….”. (Read on…)

Michael Walton and Ken Berkley take Hit and Hurray and Open Jumper at Devon

Scott Stewart is Leading Hunter Rider for the fifth year in a row

DEVON, Pa.—Michael Walton of West Chester, Pa., rode Elu De La Hardiere to win the $10,000 Open Jumper Hit and Hurry class last evening at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. (Read on…)

Boylen & Gachino Beat the Heat at CDI 3* Mariakalnok

Ottawa, Ontario — Canadian Olympian Chrisilot Boylen scored great results despite oppressive heat at the CDI 3* Mariakalnok, held May 25-28 in Hungary. (Read on…)

Sapphire Is A Gem at the Memorial Day Grand Prix

BURBANK, CA - The Memorial Day Classic Grand Prix came down to just two and they gave the sellout crowd a thrill. Hap Hansen and Cacao (Linda Smith, owner) led for most of the class with just two time faults, but Ashlee Bond finally posted the clear round that the spectators were eagerly awaiting. Not to be outdone, Mark Watring ensured the jump off when he posted the second clear of the class with only three horses left to jump. (Read on…)