HJN Content posted for September, 2007

Former FEI Secretary General Michael Stone Joins Wellington Equestrian Partners

Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP) announced Saturday that former Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Secretary General, Michael Stone, has joined the group in developing the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) into a premiere International equestrian destination. (Read on…)

WELLINGTON’S EQUESTRIAN FUTURE SECURED

Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club Show Grounds, Old Polo Stadium Acquired for Permanent Year Round Horse Shows. 140-Acre Facility Will Support Year Round World Class Equestrian Events Planned by Expanded Group of Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP).

WELLINGTON, Fla. — Wellington’s place as one of the world’s premiere equestrian lifestyle destinations has been secured. Throughout all of Wellington and the surrounding communities in Palm Beach County, homeowners, business owners, families, and the large group of residents that have a legacy stake in the horse shows and the lifestyle around them, whether year round or part time, now know the future of equestrian events is assured. (Read on…)

Women Out-Jump the Men in $75,000 Show Jumping World Cup Qualifier at Canadian Country Classic

Halton Hills, Ontario In one of the few sports where men and women compete equally, the women took control of today’s feature show jumping competition at the Canadian Country Classic at Halton Place. Only three of twenty-nine starters in the $75,000 Swisscan World Cup Qualifier were able to negotiate the first round course without knockdowns. Two of those three were women and both are from the same stable. (Read on…)

Eliza Shuford’s Investment Pays Off Big with Win in $150,000 FTI Grand Prix To Conclude Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, NY-September 2, 2007-Eliza Shuford, 28, of Hickory, North Carolina and Larentino, owned by the Larentino Group, triumphed in the $150,000 FTI Grand Prix on Sunday in one of the most exiting Grand Prix classes in the history of the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Beezie Madden of Cazenovia, New York and Peter Wylde of Dover Plains, New York, teammates on the United States’ 2004 Gold Medal Olympic team, placed second and third respectively. (Read on…)

The Masters is coming! The Masters is coming!

For anyone who is a fan of show jumping, the focal point of the entire year must be the Spruce Meadows Masters. This year the Masters runs from September 5 to 9, 2007. The flight carrying 48 European-based horses arrived safely at Calgary International Airport. That means it is time to get ready to enjoy the best show jumpers in the world in our own backyard. (Read on…)

Equestrian & Summer Festivals, Palgrave, Ontario, Canada

The Equestrian Festival (July 25 to 29, 2007) and Summer Festival (August 1 to 5, 2007) welcomed record-breaking entries and enthusiastic spectators. Owned and run by the Equestrian Management Group (E.M.G.), the North Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, Ontario sits on 500 acres. The park is host to top hunter-jumper shows, including World Cup Qualifiers and Team Selection Trials, as well as quarter horse, paint horse, dressage and other. There are over 100 stalls, a camping area, vendor space, and a food area that boasts the most delicious stir fries at any show. (Read on…)

Classic II @ Palgrave & Summer Classic

June 6 - 10 and June 13 - 17, 2007

The Classics @ Palgrave once again had an outstanding number of entries in both the hunter and jumper rings. In the grand prix ring, the focus each Sunday was the $10,000 Modified GP. (Read on…)

Tracey Weinberg Wins with Style in the Calvin Klein Show Jumping Derby at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, NY-September 2, 2007- Tracey Weinberg of Lovettsville, VA, rode to victory in the $25,000 Calvin Klein Show Jumping Derby at the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Sunday morning, riding Linda Z, owned by Weinberg and the Weinberg Brokerage Group. Andrew Welles of Long Lake, Minnesota, finished second on Cadanio Z, owned by Peter Welles. Third went to Canadian rider Miranda Fischer riding Hot Wheels. (Read on…)

William Fox-Pitt is the winner of this year’s Land Rover Burghley Horse trials

Bruce Davidson and JAM provide USA with highest finish in 10th place

William Fox-Pitt takes this year’s title, his fourth Burghley win, with Philip Adkins Parkmore Ed. Di Boddy’s influential show jumping course with clear rounds at a premium produced one of the most nail-biting finishes ever. All three combinations below the overnight leader, Andrew Nicholson and Lord Killinghurst, had one fence down giving Andrew the benefit of a comfort zone of one fence in-hand. (Read on…)

Anky Wins to the Sound of Music

Clearly, French songs agree well with Anky Van Grunsven (NED) and Keltec Salinero. With a result of 85.8% they are the winners of today’s Kür and, to the enthusiastic applause of what seemed to be the entire Orange kingdom, are crowned the 2007 FEI European Dressage Kür Champions. This is Anky’s third individual European title after Arnhem in 1999 with Gestion Bonfire and Hagen in 2003. (Read on…)

Anky Van Grunsven (NED) and Keltec Salinero win the Grand Prix Freestyle

Isabell Werth (GER) and Satchmo 78 are second and Imke Schellekens-Bartels (NED) and Hunter Douglas Sunrise are third.

The Netherlands claimed two of the top three spots at the 2007 European Dressage Championship Freestyle on Sunday afternoon in Italy. Last to go Anky van Grunsven stole the show and the lead from Germany’s Isabel Werth (83.200) with a score of 85.800. (Read on…)

Margie Engle Wins the Sotheby’s International Realty Challenge at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, NY-September 1, 2007- Margie Engle of West Palm Beach, FL, bested a field of 53 top horses and riders to win the $25,000 Sotheby’s International Realty Challenge at the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Saturday. Engle, a member of the 2000 US Olympic Show Jumping team,was aboard Hidden Creek’s Perin, owned by Hidden Creek Farm. (Read on…)

Fourteen-Year-Old is Three-Time Winner of International Qualifier

Halton Hills, Ontario He just graduated from Grade 8 in June, but already Jake Krembil is a three-time winner of eastern Canada’s most coveted show jumping honour for 12 to 14 year-olds. (Read on…)

Addison Phillips Tastes Victory in the Wölffer Estate Equitation Championship at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, NY-September 1, 2007- Addison Phillips of New York, NY, took top honors in the Wölffer Estate Equitation Championship on Saturday at the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Cablevision’s Kids Day, presented by Monty Python’s Spamalot. Phillips captured the two-phase competition with a combined score of 184 points riding her Swedish Warmblood, Flight. (Read on…)

Isabell Werth (GER) and Satchmo 78 confirm that in Grand Prix Special, they are simply the best

After the gods of Dressage had somewhat overlooked Germany yesterday, today they turned a decidedly more benevolent eye. After their unforgettable ride and world title in Aachen last year, Isabell Werth and Satchmo 78 confirm that in Grand Prix Special, they are simply the best. With an outstanding result of 78.360%, they are crowned 2007 European Dressage Grand Prix Special Champions. This is the third European Grand Prix Special title for Isabell, who had won the first two with Gigolo in 1991 in Donaueschingen and in 1993 in Lipica with Gigolo. 1995 and 1997 also saw this uninterrupted reign with two more European Individual Dressage titles. (Read on…)

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