HJN Content posted on December 18th, 2007

HITS announces plans for annual Thermal Golf Tournament at Indian Palms Country Club

THERMAL, CA (December 18, 2025)-Bragging rights will be on the line when the HITS Desert Circuit hosts its annual Exhibitor Golf Tournament on Monday, March 3 at the nearby Indian Palms Country Club. (Read on…)

Britain maintains dominance on Day Two at Olympia

Funnell takes Eraser Speed Stakes while Robert Whitaker wins Santa Stakes

British riders led the way in The Eraser Speed Stakes at Olympia The London International Horse Show this afternoon, taking the top four prizes.

William Funnell and Denise Stamp’s British bred chestnut mare, Cortaflex Amber du Montois led the way. Funnell covered the course with a clear ride in 48.22 seconds. Tim Stockdale riding Amlin Plus Insurance’s Lou Lou was second crossing the finish line clear in a time of 44.22 seconds. Robert Whitaker and Mandy Hall’s Rusedski II took third place, with a clear in 49.52 seconds. Robert’s father, John finished fourth riding another of Mandy Hall’s string Casino, clocking a clear round in 50.46 seconds. (Read on…)

2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Announces New Sponsorship

Lexington, KY – The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. and The Rolex Company today announced that Rolex, the leading maker of luxury wristwatches, has signed on to become the “Official Timepiece of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.” (Read on…)

Canada’s Cheryl Meisner Begins Her Olympic Journey in Europe

Halifax, Nova Scotia – In her quest to represent Canada at the 2008 Olympic Games, Cheryl Meisner of Blandford, NS, will prepare by spending the year competing and training in Europe. (Read on…)

Anky van Grunsven wins grand prix at Olympia - The London International Horse Show

British Show Jumpers off to strong start

Anky van Grunsven (NED) and IPS Salinero demonstrated why they are Number 1 as they ran away with the grand prix dressage yesterday with 78.042%. Great Britain’s Laura Bechtolsheimer and Mistral Hojris finished in second place (75.33%) and the Netherlands Aat van Essen and Premier were third. (Read on…)