28.7.2015

Hans Günter Winkler stands shoulder to shoulder with Max Schmeling and Fritz Walter. He is a legend of the German sport and this actually has a lot to do with Aachen and the World Championship title he won 60 years ago. At the Opening Ceremony of the FEI European Championships Aachen 2015 on August 11^th, he will be returning to the big stadium. The organisers don’t want to disclose the details of his appearance yet, but instead the 89-year-old “HGW” revealed what Aachen means to him.

Question: On August 11^th, you will be part of the Opening Ceremony of the FEI European Championships Aachen 2015. What was it like riding into this arena, what did it feel like?

Hans Günter Winkler: “The size of the arena and the exceptional atmosphere due to the fantastic crowd are what turn Aachen into a unique experience every year. For me, as well as for all of the equestrian athletes from all nations, riding into this stadium was and still is both impressive and challenging.”

Question: You claimed the World Championship title in Aachen 60 years ago. Is that your strongest memory of Aachen?

Winkler: “Of course, successfully defending my title as world champion is very memorable. But, above all, I will never forget the special atmosphere of fair sportsmanship between myself and my good friend, Raimondo d‘Inzeo, when I won the world championship title as the last rider in the jump-off and my defeated friend rushed over to congratulate me in a wonderful sign of sporting fairness and recognition.”

Question: What does Aachen mean for you?

Winkler: “Aachen is unique in every respect. For us riders just as much as for all of the officials and the terrific crowd.”

Question: Why do you think you are so incredibly popular with the crowd in Aachen?

After all, lots of other rider were successful here…

Winkler: “In the 37 years between 1949 and 1986, a family-like relationship developed between the crowd in Aachen and myself, which turned the Soers into my equestrian living room. You’d have to ask the people from Aachen themselves why they are so fond of me, instead of me.”

Question: What do you think makes Aachen so fascinating?

Winkler: “It is probably due to the fact that the ALRV keeps a vigilant eye on the development of the modern top sport paired with their awareness for upholding the traditions and constant consideration of the needs of the horses.”

Question: Turning to the European Championships 2015: Who do you think are the favourites?

Winkler: “There are indeed many favourites. The current world ranking list shows a clear picture of the high quality of the European riders and horses. 7 Europeans are under the top 10 in the rankings – and 17 under the top 20! The form on the day and that famous bit of luck will ultimately decide who wins.”

Question: You actively promote aspiring young riders. What tips do you have for young talents?

Winkler: “That always depends very much on the personality of the young people. But, in general, terms such as motivation, diligence, ambition and courage play a decisive role.”

Question: When you cast a backward glance – what have been the most important changes in the field of equestrian sport over the past decades?

Winkler: “In fact, I don’t actually believe in changes, but rather in further development. The incredible further development in the breeding sector and the fact that the needs of the horses have been increasingly taken more into consideration over the decades have led to dramatic further developments in the sport.”

Question: You have never missed a CHIO in Aachen – what is your nicest memory purely from a spectator’s rather than a competitor’s point of view?

Winkler: “In spite of my old age, I have a pupil competing this year, namely Andreas Ostholt in the eventing. So, I still can’t really answer that question purely from the point of view of a spectator.”

Question: Can you remember your first show in Aachen?

Winkler: “Of course, I can remember my first show in Aachen – I competed here in 1949. The impressions I gained at the time most certainly contributed towards my special motivation and ambition to achieve major riding victories for Germany.”

Experience the great Hans Günter Winkler live: Tickets for the Opening Ceremony are available from the hotline +49(0)241-917-1111 or online at: www.aachen2015.de

The attached photo can be used copyright-free (Photo: Archiv ALRV). The photo wrote equestrian sport history: Double gold at the World Championships in Aachen for Hans Günter Winkler (right) in 1955. The fair sportsman and narrowly beaten fellow-competitor Raimondo d’Inzeo (ITA) congratulating his old rival.

28.7.2015

Jul  29   2015

BRUSSELS, July 29, 2015

Global Champions League (GCL), the new show jumping league and team competition developed by the owners of Global Champions Tour (GCT), welcomes the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA)’s decision to suspend the so-called “exclusivity clause” imposed by Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), the equestrian sport’s governing body.

In June, the GCL had filed a complaint and a request for interim measures with the BCA in Brussels alleging the breach by the FEI of European Union competition law by using its rules to prevent riders from competing in events not approved by the FEI.  In its interim measures ruling, the BCA ordered the FEI to suspend its exclusivity clause with regard to the Global Champions League pending the investigation into the GCL’s complaint.

The ruling by the BCA means that the Global Champions League will now launch in 2016.  No participating rider will be penalised by the FEI for taking part in the Global Champions League and the BCA has ordered the FEI to inform the national federations, riders, officials, and organisers of such in writing by 31st August.

The FEI exclusivity clause had until this point prohibited riders from taking part in any non-FEI approved event for a period of six months prior to their participation in an FEI-approved event. Given the year-round nature of world class competitive show jumping, the exclusivity clause effectively prevented riders from taking part in non-FEI events and had impeded the launch of Global Champions League.

In 2016, the new Global Champions League will see team owners recruit star riders, selecting two riders from a squad of four to compete in each event, creating an exciting new competition alongside the already hugely successful Global Champions Tour for individual riders.

GCT President Jan Tops said: “We welcome this important decision by the Belgian Competition Authority, which now gives us a clear path to launch the Global Champions League in 2016.

“It is important to note that the decision of the BCA is in clear recognition that without the suspension of the exclusivity clause it would have been impossible to go ahead. I am happy that there is now clarity for all the riders and our stakeholders and we look forward to delivering fantastic competition for the enjoyment of everyone.

“We look forward to continuing to transform the sport we love to ensure a bright and healthy future for everyone involved in show jumping around the world.”

Frank H. McCourt, Jr., co-owner of GCT said: “This decision by the Belgian Competition Authority represents an historic and transformative moment in the sport of show jumping.  It sends a strong and decisive message that fair play and open competition matter as much in show jumping as they do in football, cricket, basketball, and every other global sport.

“Until now, the FEI’s exclusivity clause had put a strangle hold on the global development and growth of show jumping.  This decision opens the door to innovation in the sport and will ultimately benefit the entire show jumping community, from the riders, fans, and horse owners, to the support teams, the media, and sponsors.  In the years to come, there will be whole new audiences for the sport around the world and we are pleased that we can now get this incredibly exciting process underway.

“We thank the BCA for recognizing the validity of our case and for ordering the removal of the restrictions placed by the FEI upon the riders wanting to participate in the Global Champions League.”

Attorneys Filip Tuytschaever and Jean Louis-Dupont commented: “Justice has been served by the BCA’s exemplary interim measures decision. The decision, adopted less than two months after the introduction of the request for interim measures, is a first important step to establish the illegality of the FEI exclusivity clause. By means of its decision, the BCA has shown its ability to intervene quickly and efficiently to safeguard competition in the market.”

The BCA’s interim measures ruling states that the exclusivity clause is suspended, in as much as it applies to riders participating in the Global Champions League, until after the clause’s legality has been examined by the Belgian Competition Authority. During the investigation of the complaint introduced by the GCL, the FEI is prohibited from suspending or sanctioning, directly or indirectly (via the national federations), in any way whatsoever, athletes because of their participation in an event organised in the framework of the Global Champions League.

The decision by the Belgian Competition Authority is binding across the sport due to the international nature of show jumping, in the same way as soccer’s Bosman ruling in a Belgian court impacted on players’ contract-related freedom across the game.

29th July 2015

As the summer begins to heat up, legendary horseman and coach George Morris will be heading to Northwest Montana. This week, he will be at Larkspur Farm in Kalispell, Montana, July 31- August 2, 2015. Organized by Bryna Closson, Morris will be teaching at the venue to instill the foundations of good horsemanship in the riders and auditors.

After retiring as Chef d’Equipe of the United States Show Jumping Team, Morris has set his sights on developing the future of the sport by conducting clinics around the world. Focusing on helping riders develop correct form and function, Morris has often been referred to as the founding father of hunt seat equitation. Second to none, his teachings, technique and style are revered around the world. Over the course of his career, Morris has been highly successful as a rider, coach, clinician, author and judge.

“I have had the privilege of riding in George’s clinics for the past 13 years,” said Closson. “His system has served as the inspiration and basis for my program. He is absolutely the best! We are truly honored to have him coming to our farm in Northwest Montana.”

While most of the spots to participate as a rider in the clinic filled up immediately, there are still openings in the advanced jumper group. Auditor positions are also still available to gain knowledge from the esteemed Morris through observation. Auditor spots are $75 per day, and breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase.

The daily clinic schedule will begin with the first group of intermediate riders will be at 9:00 a.m., followed by advanced riders at 11:00 a.m. The final group of jumper riders will commence at 2:00 p.m.

Larkspur Farm would like to extend a special thanks the following contributors for supporting the riders: Enjoy Yums all natural horse treats, Finish Line, Equine Organix, A Horse Box, Plaid Horse, and Alberta Show Jumpers Magazine.

For more information about Larkspur Farm, please visit www.larkspurshowjumping.com.

For more information about the George Morris Clinics and his 2015 schedule, please visit http://www.ghmclinics.com.

Source: Phelps Media Group

29th July 2015

This spring, Andres Rodriguez took over the lead in the 2015 Hagyard Challenge Series with combined second and fourth place finishes in May, but three riders sit tied for second and are hot on his heels in a close second. In the Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, junior rider Kelli Cruciotti continues to top of the standings after earning two second place ribbons during the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows.

 

In the Hagyard Challenge Series, Bedoya picked up the most recent victory during the Kentucky Summer Horse Show on Quattro, and is tied for second with the winners from the Kentucky Spring Series, Emanuel Andrade of Venezuela and Argentina’s Ramiro Quintana. Rodriguez is in the lead by just 20 points. The Hagyard Challenge Series consists of seven grand prix classes to be held during the 2015 show series at the Kentucky Horse Park. Following the final event, a cash prize of $50,000 will be awarded to the rider accumulating the most points throughout the series, as well as a $10,000 prize for the reserve champion.

 

Andres Rodriguez and Fifty Fifty 111

The Series concludes with the $65,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic during the Kentucky National Horse Show. Following that exciting competition, the winner of the $50,000 Leading Rider will be announced and presented with the prize by the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. New this year, Brook Ledge Horse Transport will be awarding a $1,000 shipping voucher to the Leading Rider and a $500 shipping voucher to the Reserve Champion Leading Rider.

 

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is one of the oldest and largest equine veterinary practices in the world. Founded in 1876, the institute offers a staff with qualifications unparalleled by any single non-university veterinary group in the equine industry, and Hagyard veterinarians have dedicated themselves to the health and wellbeing of the horse.

 

The facility at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute offers 13 Digital Radiology systems, 1.5 Tesla Siemens MRI, Nuclear Scintigraphy, an on-site laboratory, an on-site pharmacy, full surgical services, 24-hour emergency services and Hyperbaric Medicine. The institute has practiced veterinary medicine since 1876 and is currently composed of over 50 experienced veterinarians, with 13 board certifications in specialty areas of Medicine, Surgery, Critical Care, and Theriogenology. For more information about the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute please visit http://hagyard.com.

 

Several generous sponsors have helped make this exciting series event happen. These gracious supporters include: title sponsor MWI Veterinary Supply, and presenting sponsor Zoetis, as well as Audi of Lexington, Dean Dorton Allen Ford, Hagyard Pharmacy, Brook Ledge Horse Transportation, Hallway Feeds, Pike and Preston, and Stoll Keenon Ogden.

 

The Kentucky Summer Horse Show also hosted the second event in the Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series. After earning second place during both of the spring horse shows with Totem Pole, Kelli Cruicotti holds the lead. There are four junior riders at the top of the standings, with Lily French ranked second over Helen Voss in third and Emma Kurtz in fourth. Professional riders Molly Sewell, David Beisel, Steve Heinecke and Sarah Sturges are tied with Amateur-Owner rider Missy Luczak-Smith for fifth place.

 

Kelli Cruicotti and Totem Pole

The five-part series will feature a $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby throughout the spring and summer, and at the conclusion of the series the Leading Rider Awards for the Series will be presented. The $15,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Rider Awards will present a $10,000 cash prize to the professional rider accumulating the most points in the five classes that make up the Series. The amateur rider and junior rider accumulating the most points will each receive a $2,500 cash prize. Riders will receive points only on their highest placed horse in each of the classes. The awards will be presented at the conclusion of the Hallway Feeds class at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show on August 16, 2015. Returning for the second year, the winning professional rider will win a free flight for a horse in the continental U.S., thanks to Tex Sutton.

 

Hallway Feeds’ close proximity to the Kentucky Horse Park provides the opportunity to utilize the freshest feed, manufactured with time-honored commitments to high standards of quality and the latest scientific advances. Combining a premium nutrition package with a professional level of dedication in horsemen and women provides equine athletes with the Formula for Success.

 

For more information on Hallway Feeds please visit www.hallwayfeeds.com.

 

The Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series would not be possible without many generous sponsors including Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Alfagreen Supreme, Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher, Caddel Equine Therapy Center, Trouw Nutrition, EquiVision, Fenwick Equestrian Products , Tack Shop of Lexington, Tex Sutton, Turf Town Properties and PNC Bank.

 

For more information about the Kentucky Summer Series, please visit www.KentuckyHorseShows.com.

 

Hagyard Challenge Series Standings

PLACE   TOTAL   RIDER

1            270            ANDRES RODRIGUEZ

2            250            DANIEL BEDOYA

250            EMANUEL ANDRADE

250            RAMIRO QUINTANA

5            180            REBECCA CONWAY

6            170            COLIN SYQUIA

170            DAVID BEISEL

8            120            BLYTHE MARANO

120            KAITLIN CAMPBELL

120            KEVIN BABINGTON

 

Hallway Feeds Series Standings

PLACE   TOTAL   RIDER

1            450            KELLI CRUCIOTTI            JR

2            350            LILY FRENCH            JR

3            325            HELEN VOSS            JR

4            275            EMMA KURTZ            JR

5            250            DAVID BEISEL            PRO

250            MISSY LUCZAK-SMITH            AO

250            MOLLY SEWELL            PRO

250            SARAH STURGES            PRO

250            STEVE HEINECKE            PRO

10          200            ADDISON PIPER            JR

200            HAVENS SCHATT            PRO

200            KATHRYN HAEFNER            AO

Learn more about the Kentucky Horse Shows online at www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.

Source: Phelps Media Group

29th July 2015

August will be a busy month for Fieldstone Show Park as the facility hosts two marquee events in back-to-back weeks. The Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, August 12-16, and the Fieldstone Summer Showcase, August 17-23, makes Fieldstone THE place to be this August, and it is just a stone’s throw from the historic Boston/Plymouth area.

The Silver Oak Jumper Tournament and the Fieldstone Summer Showcase both offer impressive prize money, and are poised to attract some incredible competition. The Summer Showcase boasts a full schedule of Hunters, Jumpers, and Equitation. Highlight classes include the $50,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix, an array of big money Hunter Derbies, and Equitation classes from A-Z, following the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament’s $75,000 Agero Grand Prix. The Fieldstone Grand Prix Field is a stunning 350 x 400 grass field, offering an excellent precursor to the Hampton Classic Horse Show.

On Monday, August 17, Fieldstone hosts an all-Equitation show to precede the official kick-off of the Fieldstone Summer Showcase, following the Silver Oaks all Jumper extravaganza. Tuesday, August 18, spectators are sure to be greeted by supreme competition on the Grand Prix Field with the $7,500 CMJ Sport Horse Cup and the $10,000 Boston Welcome Stake. Hunter riders take center stage on the Grand Prix Field on Friday and Saturday beginning with the NEHJA Pony Hunter Derby, NEHJA Open Hunter Derby, NEHJA Children’s/Amateur Hunter Derby and wrap up with the NEHJA 3’3″ Hunter Derby. The festivities culminate on Sunday, August 23, with the Massachusetts Hunter Jumper (MHJ) Medal Finals, one of the premier Equitation finals in the New England Region.

Of course, Fieldstone’s competitive environment is matched only by the facility’s hospitable atmosphere. Fun and exciting exhibitor events start off on Wednesday with the CMJ Sporthorse BBQ, a free-to-all dinner under the VIP Grand Prix Tent, the eve before the $50,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix. On Saturday evening, join us in celebrating the MHJ Medal finalists with the Annual MHJ Lobster Bake. This event is a perennial sell-out, so get your tickets early!

Fieldstone Show Park is a beautiful, top-tier equestrian facility just 28 miles south of Boston and 10 miles west of the historic Plymouth waterfront. Fieldstone offers its competitors, guests and spectators exquisitely manicured grounds with an array of white high peak tents and trees for plenty of shade for the August weather. The Fieldstone Show Park Summer showcase is an exhibitor-centered experience with beautiful terrain, which boasts arguably the best grass Grand Prix Field in the nation, five draining base GGT geo-textile all-weather show arenas, and some of the finest VIP and spectator areas available. Be sure to experience all the facility has to offer by checking out our excellent vendors and new arena layout.

For more information on Fieldstone Show Park, the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, and the Fieldstone Summer Showcase visit FieldstoneShowPark.com. Stay up to date on these events and more by liking us on Facebook at

Facebook.com/Fieldstone.equestrian. 

Source: Phelps Media Group

29th July 2015

Adam Prudent and Joy Ride

Prudent’s win of the day came in the $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers aboard IAG Syndicate LLC’s Joy Ride. Prudent and Joy Ride were one of six to go clear over the Florencio Hernandez designed course, but their time of 69.567 seconds is what would clinch them the victory in the Table II, Sec. 1 speed class.

While no one else was able to break below the 70-second mark, Denise Wilson came the closest. She finished in both second and third, taking second on Nimbus, who finished clear in a time of 70.550 seconds, and third on Catuso, who finished clear in a time of 74.857 seconds.

“This is a great win today for her. I’m very happy,” Prudent said of Joy Ride, a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare owned by Dorothy Cox’s IAG Syndicate LLC. “Dot has owned her for the past six years I believe, and I started riding her last year.”

Prudent continued, “She’s a very hot horse, so no leg whatsoever. You just have to place her to the distance using your eye from far back. She’s a very fun ride and a very fast horse. She has a huge stride, is very, very fast and turns well, so she’s always a good one to have in a speed class.”

Joy Ride has recently been competing to much success in the 1.30m to 1.35m divisions, but the mare made the move up seamlessly to the 1.40m today.

Also making a move up the heights this week were Madeleine Stover and Royal Des Etisse. Stover. Stover has been a student of the Prudents for approximately 10 months, and has been seeing great success aboard Royal Des Etisses, a 10-year-old Sell Francais gelding, owned by Chester Ridge LLC. Tuesday was no exception, as the pair produced a double clear effort to win the day’s 1.35m Open Jumpers in a jump-off time of 48.336 seconds.

Madeleine Stover and Royal Des Etisse

“[Royal] was doing the 1.30m over in Europe, and Adam [Prudent] found him,” Stover explained. “I got the ride on him all through Florida; we did the medium amateur-owner jumpers, and we did a couple of 1.40m classes. We went up to Spruce Meadows for six weeks, and he was amazing up there. He was super on the field. He just really grew up up there with me, and we got some good ribbons in the 1.30m.”

Stover continued, “Last week here we just did the medium amateur-owners to get back in the swing of things. Then we decided to try to move up this week. We started in the 1.35m today, and he was amazing. It was the perfect way to start. We’re really starting to put it together. It’s just been really fun to go for it now in the jump-offs. Usually I go really slowly, so today I really tried to gallop around. He just stayed right with me. He was super.”

Stover was one of four riders to complete the first round without fault and one of only two to produce a double clear effort. The second double clear and the second place ribbon went Callie Schott and Lori Custer’s Paratrooper, who finished on a jump-off time of 52.277 seconds. Rounding out the top three were Sharn Wordley and Gran Canyon, owned by Ashland Stables.
Jumper competition continues on Wednesday in the Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park beginning at 8 a.m. with $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers. Jumper highlights during the Kentucky Summer Classic include the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at 7 p.m. on Thursday and the $50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix sponsored by GGT Footing on Saturday night.

Tim Goguen Tops Professional Hunter Divisions at Kentucky Summer Classic

During last week’s Kentucky Summer Horse Show, Tim Goguen consistently conquered the top spots in the professional hunter divisions with his trio of dark bay geldings: Rookie, Capella and Ransom. The proven combinations returned this week, duplicating their winning ways at the Kentucky Summer Classic.

In the First Year Green Hunters, Goguen piloted last week’s reserve champion, Garland Alban’s Capella, to blue ribbons in both over-fences classes, coming in second to Belhaven Stables LLC’s Rookie in the under saddle. In addition to winning the hack, last week’s champion, Rookie, picked up two second-place ribbons over fences.

“They went awesome,” Goguen said. “Capella went really well today. I thought Rookie went better last week, but he was good.”

Tim Goguen and Rookie

As the day continued with the Conformation Hunters, it was Robert Crandall and Casallo who swept the field, claiming all three of the division’s blue ribbons. Last week’s champions, Winn Alden and Covert, followed closely behind and placed second to Crandall in both over-fences classes.

Crandall and Casallo are old friends whose relationship dates back to Crandall importing the now-11-year-old Casallo as a 3-year-old stallion from Europe. The pair was recently reunited after Casallo’s current owner, Erin McGuire, put the gelding up for sale as she heads to college. Crandall jumped at the opportunity to lease the gelding for the year: an arrangement both parties are thrilled with.

“It’s just been great having him back,” Crandall said. “He was very good; he’s a joy to ride, really. He’s a big-strided, scopey horse, and if you have him prepared, he’ll canter down to anything. It’s easy for him. He’s always been successful at everything he’s done. Today was hard because I sat last week at Blowing Rock judging, so I feel like I can’t breathe; he had to do a lot of the work today.”

Bob Crandall and Casallo

The Second Year Green Hunters were the next to show, with last week’s reserve champions, Goguen and Ransom, coming back to earn the top spot in all three classes.

“Ransom went well,” Goguen said. “He’s a good horse. It was nice to just have those three to go today; I’m very happy with them, very pleased.”

The division’s reserve championship is in question, however, as second place went to a different horse-and-rider combination in each class: once to Just D’o, once to Covert and once to Fusagers Carma.

The professional hunters conclude on Wednesday with the awarding of the division champions and the week’s overall grand hunter championship, sponsored by Visse Wedell at Douglas Elliman.

To learn more about the Kentucky Summer Horse Shows visit www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.

Source: Phelps Media Group

Jul  30  2015

Nr. 7 Int. Eröffnungsspringen nach Strafpunkten und Zeit (1.35 m)
CSI2* – FEI Art. 238.2.1
-Mittlere und Große Tour-

Nr. 20/2 Nat. Springprüfung Kl. M**

Nr. 20/1 Nat. Springprüfung Kl. M**

Nr. 14 Int. Springprüfung nach Strafpunkten und Zeit (1.30 m)
CSIAmA – FEI Art. 238.2.1

CSIYH1* – FEI Art. 238.2.1
-Youngster Tour –
Qualifikation für Prüfung 8 und 9

Nr. 17 Int. Springprüfung nach Strafpunkten und Zeit (1.20 m)
CSIAmB – FEI Art. 238.2.1

Jul  30  2015

7 – Prix So M – CSI2* – 274.5.6 – 1m40 – 2 phases à temps différé

19 – Prix Free Lance / Jean-Baptiste Rautureau – CSI1* – 274.5.6 – 1m10 – 2 phases à temps différé (Terrain d’Honneur)

20 – Prix Novotel Thalassa – CSI1* – 274.5.6 – 1m20 – 2 phases à temps différé (Terrain d’Honneur)

21 – Prix Mars & Co – CSI1* – 274.5.6 – 1m30 – 2 phases à temps différé (Terrain d’Honneur)

1 – Prix Alvalle – CSI5* – 274.5.6 – 1m45 – 2 phases à temps différé (Terrain d’Honneur)

13 – Epreuve de 6 ans – CSIYH* – 238.1.1 – 1m25 – Barème A sans chrono – Sans barrage (Carrière)

14 – Epreuve de 7 ans – CSIYH* – 238.1.1 – 1m30 – Barème A sans chrono – Sans barrage (Carrière)

8 – Prix Optima – CSI2* – 238.2.1 – 1m30 – Barème A au chrono – Sans barrage (Carrière)

31st July 2015

At the Lake Placid Horse Shows in upstate New York, the team saw success in the hunters and jumpers and for every member of the family.

Katie Jacobs Robinson dominated in the Amateur-Owner Hunters, riding Amarillo to the Amateur-Owner 36 & Over Hunter Championship during week one and week two, and then picking up the Amateur-Owner Grand Championship in the second week of action. All in all, Robinson and Amarillo won six of the 10 classes offered during the two weeks, scoring two wins and a second during week one and winning four of five classes during week two. Adding to her basketful of awards, she gathered in the Reserve Championship on week one with Tradewind, winning the Amateur Owner Under Saddle class.

Katie Jacobs Robinson with Tradewind and Amarillo. Photo By The Book

“It was great,” Robinson smiled. “It was our first show after a great Devon, and you never know how they will come out. I was really happy that Amarillo came out of his stall and got right in the groove. It was great that he stayed focused and didn’t get sour or mad during the second week. He just stayed the same, so that was terrific. I am always happy when Tradewind goes well. I am still getting to know him, but it’s getting a bit more consistent.”

Maggie Robinson and Secret Life. Photo By: The Book

Robinson was happy to have the family along to take advantage of the great outdoors and to get daughter Maggie additional showing experience. “I can remember going there as a kids, so it’s really fun for me to have my kids there, and I love it because I don’t feel like I am being selfish and making them sit around,” she explained. “They are busy doing stuff like going on the boat, or ice skating, or hanging out with their cousins.”

Robinson’s daughter Maggie, meanwhile, scored a win and a third place finish in Lake Placid. Riding Secret Life, she earned a victory in the Modified Children’s Hunters during the second week after placing third during the first week of action.

“I was really proud of her,” smiled Katie. “She doesn’t show too frequently, but I think she enjoys doing it when she gets the opportunity.”

Over the past month or so, Charlie Jacobs has been making stops around the world with a trip to Canada for Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, then back to Lake Placid, New York, and then a trip to Falsterbo, Sweden.

Spruce Meadows was the first stop for Jacobs and son Charlie Jr., who gained invaluable experience at the prestigious venue. “We went to Spruce Meadows for two weeks before we came to Lake Placid, and I really think that helped him get used to jumping on grass and going a little bit more forward down the lines,” Jacobs Sr. explained. “It was a real eye-opener for him, and I think that set him up nicely for Lake Placid, to have a successful show jumping in the 1.30m. He has two new horses, and Alhaurin De La Nancy has been a great addition to his string. We got her at the end of WEF, and to go and jump in those big classes at Spruce Meadows and Lake Placid is a big change. Charlie consistently got better and better as it went on because he became more comfortable with her.”

Charlie Jacobs Jr. and Alhaurin De La Nancy. Photo by: The Book

Following a second place finish in the $1,000 1.10m Junior/Amateur Welcome Stake at Spruce Meadows, Charlie Jr. rode Under the Radar to success in the Low Junior Jumpers at Lake Placid and was also double clear in the Junior Jumper Classic on Alhaurin De La Nancy.

Katie Jacobs and Chamiro. Photo by The Book

“As a father it is great to see Charlie’s success in the sport,” said Jacobs. “A year ago we had a long discussion about whether he was going to ride, period. He was on the fence, as is often the case with most young teenage boys, and he thought he might be the next Supercross star. We asked him if he would give us the summer and just do the jumpers, and by the end of it he was hooked.”

Meanwhile, daughter Katie Jacobs piloted Campesino IV to two third place finishes in the Low Children Jumpers during week three. In the hunters, she scored a win in the Junior 3’3″ Hunter Handy on Chamiro after moving up from the Children’s Hunters during the first two weeks.

“Katie had a really good successful step up into a new division,” noted Jacobs. “We’ve had Chamiro for three years now, and he’s been a consistently good horse for her. They have a very good rapport, and I am really happy to see her move up.”

During the third week of the Lake Placid Horse Shows, Jacobs had the opportunity to represent the United States of America in Sweden. Jacobs and Flaming Star were sensational, putting in the only double clear round of the day despite a very tight travel schedule.

“Trapper was wonderful,” he said. “I went to work on Monday in Boston, then flew Monday night and got in Tuesday with the jog on Wednesday. In the Nations Cup, he was tremendous. He was all heart and gave two great, clear rounds for our team.”

Charlie Jacobs and Flaming Star. Photo By: Roland Thunholm

Now, the horses are taking a well-deserved break and enjoying some time in their paddocks. To close out the summer, the Jacobs Family and Deeridge Farms will be making stops at the Bromont International Horse Show in Quebec, Canada, the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, the Fieldstone Horse Shows in Massachusetts, and the Hampton Classic Horse Show in New York.

Source: Phelps Media Group

31st July 2015

The summer is getting hotter, and the scores are getting higher for Mike Suchanek and Leatherdale Farms’ young horses. They continued their winning streak as they made the trip to Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois, July 18-19 for July Dressage at Lamplight I and II. Suchanek had a perfect show, winning every class and only coming in second to himself.

 

Suchanek is bringing along several of the horses with the aim of returning to Lamplight Aug. 19-23 for the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Championships. With the qualification period complete, Fleur de Lis L, a Hanoverian mare (First Dance-EM De La Rosa, De Niro), and Fighting Chance L, a Hanoverian gelding (First Dance-EM Helia, Hohenstein), are ranked third and fourth respectively on the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Ranking List for 6-year-olds. Dublin L, a Hanoverian gelding (Damsey-EM Wibranda, Wolkenstein II), is ranked third among 4-year-olds.

 

All three performed well during July Dressage at Lamplight. Fighting Chance L posted a score of 82.200 percent in the Young Horse Final for 6-year-olds, and Fleur de Lis L had a great go at Third Level, scoring 71.410 percent for Test 3. Dublin L scored 75.588 percent for First Level Test 3, and Hannigan, another 4-year-old, also impressed with a score of 77.206 percent for First Level Test 3.

 

Mike Suchanek and Dublin L. Photo by D&G Photography.

 

“I’m very proud of Dublin L and Hannigan for putting up great scores in their respective classes, showing off their talent and rideability,” Suchanek said.

 

Another goal for the Leatherdale Farms horses this season is the US Dressage Finals in November, and several horses competing at Lamplight earned qualifying scores for the Regional Championships. Hero L competed at Training Level and First Level during the 2014 US Dressage Finals and has advanced quickly since then. The 8-year-old Hanoverian gelding (His Highness-Waterlily L, Wolkenstein II) made his Fourth Level debut with Suchanek at Lamplight. Clearly the step up was no problem for him: he scored 72.973 percent for Fourth Level Test 1.

 

“Hero has been such a quick learner,” Suchanek said. “It has been a pleasure training him and bringing him up the levels. Being such a big horse, his body is catching up with his inner talent. I’m very proud to have had the chance to start him under saddle and bring him up the levels of dressage.”

 

Suchanek also performed his first Fourth Level Test 3 in competition with Corenzo, scoring an impressive 73.333 percent.

 

Mike Suchanek and Fighting Chance L. Photo by D&G Photography.

 

“I’m so honored to work for such generous and wonderful owners as Doug and Louise Leatherdale,” Suchanek said. “They have been supportive and excited to see their horses go out and show off their talent. I’m very thankful to have them encouraging us to take their horses into the dressage ring.”

 

He added, “I want to thank Alison Sader-Larson for keeping me on track and helping me advance in my knowledge of dressage. I also want to thank Jessi Lash, our performance horse manager at Leatherdale Farms in Minnesota, and our team for all the hard work they do behind the scenes.”

 

Situated 20 minutes from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Leatherdale Farms is a privately owned farm owned and managed by Louise and Doug Leatherdale and dedicated to Hanoverian, Trakehner and Oldenburg breeding. The Leatherdale family owns several licensed stallions based in Dorum, Germany, at Hengststation Jens Meyer: the premium elite Hanoverians Damsey (Dressage Royal), First Dance (Florestan II), Hampton (His Highness), Beltano (Belissimo M); the premium elite Trakehner, Herzensdieb (Tambour); and the Oldenburg Fairbanks (Flemmingh). Frozen semen is available in North America and Europe. Leatherdale Farms was also the owner of the Hanoverian stallion His Highness, who died in 2007 and whose progeny is much appreciated all over the world.

To learn about Leatherdale Farms stallions in Europe, go to www.jens-meyer.com.

For more information, log onto www.leatherdalefarms.com

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Source: Phelps Media Group

31st July 2015

An 18-year-old rider from Lincolnshire saw off her older rivals to be crowned the Winter Grades B & C champion today at Hickstead (29th July).

There were 24 starters in the class, which forms the conclusion of the prestigious national series. Months of qualifying competitions are held throughout the winter and the series often shines a spotlight on the sport’s upcoming equine talents. Today it was young talent Chelsea Skelton who shone brightest, producing an exemplary double clear with the eight-year-old Caramba.

Chelsea has ridden the gelding since he was five, and describes the horse as a reformed character. “He was really naughty – he used to go up on his back legs and leave the arena. Sometimes I still have to ride him for two hours first to stop him running off with me,” she says.

“We couldn’t afford to buy a really good horse, so we had to go for something that was a bit quirky. I saw him advertised and begged my mum to go and see him, and we bought him with the money she had saved up to buy a new kitchen!”

It was the first time that Chelsea had competed in Hickstead’s famous International Arena, having last ridden here during the Hurstpierpoint College National Schools and Pony Club Championships a few years ago.

“It was a bit nerve wracking, but after the first jump I just thought it’s okay, I know what I’m doing – and he does like a big arena,” adds Chelsea, who has just finished her A Levels.

“Me and mum have come down for the whole week, it’s quite a long way from Lincolnshire and the shopping here is amazing so we’re using it like a mini holiday,” she says.

Earlier today, Adrian Whiteway won the 1.25m SEIB Winter Novice Championship on his own eight-year-old gelding, Cojack. They were the fastest of five combinations to jump double clear.

The morning’s pony showjumping action got underway with the Oakley Coachbuilders Winter Grade JC Championship, which was headed by Fife-based Fraser Reed on Bay Friend. They were the fastest of only two combinations who jumped double clear.

The Winter 128cms Championship was won by Hannah Barker and My Little Sweetheart, while the 138cms division went to Shaunie Greig and Drumaclan Flight.

In the showing, Billy Ward claimed the Open Hackney Championship with Westbourne Hi-Tech, while the Leeman Family Supreme Hunter Pony Championship went to Thistledown Las Vegas and Reise Shakespeare.

The international action gets underway tomorrow, with the Bunn Leisure Vase, the Bunn Leisure Trophy and the new format Amlin Plus Eventers’ Challenge. Tickets are on sale now and can be bought at the gate or by visiting www.hickstead.co.uk.

For full results click here.

Source: The All England Jumping Course

31th July 2015

Adam Prudent and Madeleine Stover earned victories for Plain Bay Sales at the Kentucky Summer Classic on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, it was Abigail McArdle’s turn.

McArdle claimed three back-to-back wins in the $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers, the 1.35m Open Jumpers and the 1.30m Open Jumpers, giving the Plain Bay Sales team a clean sweep of all of the 1.35m and 1.40m Open Jumper classes held so far this week at the Kentucky Horse Park.In the $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers, McArdle piloted Plain Bay Sale’s Harriri to the victory, finishing double clear with a jump-off time of 39.050 seconds.

Abigail McArdle and Harriri

From a starting field of 34 entries, 20 completed the first round Florencio Hernandez designed course without fault, turning the jump-off portion into a close foot race – all mostly in hot pursuit of McArdle and Harriri’s time.

The pair had gone only second in the order and returned immediately to set the jump-off time that would hold up for the entire remainder of the class. While none could beat McArdle’s time, all of the top five would come within just two seconds of it. Amanda Derbyshire and Lady Maria BH, owned by David Gochman, came the closest, finishing in second on time of 39.301 seconds. Rounding out the top three and finishing in a time of 40.276 seconds was McArdle’s fellow Plain Bay Sales rider, Madeleine Stover, on Chester Ridge LLC’s Camillo.

At only 8 years old, Harriri, is a relatively new mount for McArdle, having been purchased by Plain Bay Sales and started during the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival with the intention of turning the mare into a competitive children’s horse for the 1.30m.

“I was just going to get on and do a couple classes,” McArdle said. “Then we realized, ‘hey, this horse has got some scope.’ So then we did a couple of 1.35m, 1.40m and 1.45m classes. We realized that this horse is special. She’s only 8 so we’re taking it a little bit slowly, but you’re definitely going to see her in the grand prix within the next couple of years.”

McArdle continued, “We always say she’s going to be super special and as big a winner as Cosma [20], and so far that’s been very true to form.”

Abigail McArdle and Cosma 20

Cosma 20, owned by David McArdle, has continuously been a top mount for McArdle, racking up top finishes internationally and in Kentucky, and on Wednesday it was again Cosma 20 who found her way to the top of the leaderboard. The 12-year-old Hanoverian mare took the top call in the 1.35m Open Jumper speed classs where she finished fast and faultless in a time of 56.682 seconds.

From the field of 35 entries, none would come even within eight seconds of McArdle and Cosma 20’s time. The second best time of 64.807 seconds went to Martin Mallo and Michelle Navarro Grau Dyer’s Sato Yama, and third went to Conor O’Regan and Salamander Farm’s Salome De Mars on a time of 64.863 seconds.

“We’ve been trying to jump in a lot of the FEI classes, and I’ve been keeping her as my speed horse,” McArdle said of Cosma 20. “But here in Kentucky it’s a great opportunity for me to jump the smaller grand prix. She’s funny to prepare, because her best preparation is going in a smaller speed class and really boosting her confidence up. This is really preparing me for tomorrow.”

Abigail McArdle and Cosma 20

McArdle and Cosma 20 will return on Thursday night for $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic, but first McArdle added yet another win to her Wednesday streak. She claimed the victory in the 1.30m Open Jumpers aboard David McArdle’s Tina, while second went to Plain Bay Sale’s Adam Prudent on Pensilvania, owned by Dorothy Cox.

Jumper competition at the Kentucky Summer Classic continues through Sunday with headline events including Thursday night’s class and Saturday night’s $50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix sponsored by GGT Footing.

Class : 436   OPEN JUMPER II sec 2b 1.40m Results
Pl  Nbr  Horse           Rider                     Faults    Time      Faults    Time
1   1248HARRIRI         ABIGAIL MCARDLE                    68.180              39.050
2   1908LADY MARIA BH   AMANDA DERBYSHIRE                  68.010              39.301
3   1252CAMILLO         MADELEINE STOVER                   70.254              40.276
4   1589VENTURO 9       SHANE SWEETNAM                     67.795              40.650
5   1588EREGAST VAN’T KISHANE SWEETNAM                     70.301              41.445
6   586 SERENA          JORDAN GILCHRIST                   69.499              41.868
7   384 VORIONE FORTUNA TRAPP O’NEAL                       69.919              41.927
8   437 CASINJO EX Z    DAVID BLAKE                        69.785              42.208

Class : 431   OPEN JUMPER II sec 1 1.35M Results
Pl  Number  Horse        Rider                Faults   Time   Total         Time
1   1259COSMA 20        ABIGAIL MCARDLE                                   56.682
2   1092SATO YAMA       MARTIN MALLO                                      64.807
3   318 SALOME DE MARS  CONOR O’REGAN                                     64.863
4   1584USA D’HORSET    SHANE SWEETNAM                                    65.026
5   1095SAGU            CARLOS QUINONES                                   65.061
6   1263LIKE A DREAM    ALI BOONE                                         66.345
7   50  DOMA SUE        LUCAS PORTER                                      78.306
8   1571BIJZONDER       SHANE SWEETNAM                   2       2        82.760

Class : 426   OPEN JUMPER II sec b 1.30M Results
First Round          Jump Off
Pl  Nbr  Horse           Rider                     Faults    Time      Faults    Time
1   1260TINA            ABIGAIL MCARDLE                    70.211              43.360
2   1257PENSILVANIA     ADAM PRUDENT                       70.388              43.727
3   749 ALL ABOUT ANJES SHAWN CASADY                       71.573              46.249
4   1437RHEA DE L’ICI   MIREYA GODOY                       71.569              46.274
5   1098TAZMAN          MARTIN MALLO                       72.380              46.517
6   1886VESUVIUS        MEAGAN NUSZ                        74.345              46.916
7   1258CADE            ABIGAIL MCARDLE                    72.927              47.111
8   395 CORTINA         CHRIS EWANOUSKI                    74.992              49.012

Source: Phelps Media Group

31st July 2015

West Palms Events is proud to host a new Pre-Green Championship to be held during Del Mar International Horse Show. The $5,000 Pre-Green Championship is presented by Anne Marie Mueller and Dragonfly Creek Farm!
“We are excited to bring the Pre-Green Championship to our show,” Dale Harvey said. “This is really giving the younger or more inexperienced hunters a great opportunity, and we look forward to the development of these horses as they move up through the divisions. I’d also like to give special thanks to Anne Marie Mueller and Dragonfly Creek Farm for their support of the Pre-Green Championship.”

Holly Kramer and Reveille at the Del Mar International Horse Show Photo By: McCool Photography

Don’t miss this new opportunity to showcase your Pre-Green’s talents at the Del Mar International Horse Show this season! The Pre-Green Championship is an exciting addition to the class schedule at the Del Mar International Horse Show and we are very thankful to Anne Marie Mueller and Dragonfly Creek Farm for their support!

Stay up to date on all our exciting events and the 2015 show season by visiting our website and following us on Facebook!

Source: West Palms Event

31st July 2015

Manuel Torres of Leesburg, VA, and Anabella had the speed to win the $10,000 NYDJ Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 30, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks at Harold Beebe Farm from June 30 through August 9.
Thursday’s immediate jump-off class welcomed 25 entries over tracks built by Gerry Briggs (USA). The fifth week of competition in Vermont offered solid competition with nine double-clear performances.

Manuel Torres and Anabella on their way to victory in the $10,000 NYDJ Welcome
Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on July 30 at
the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
Photo by David Mullinix Photography
From the first position in the order, Julie Welles of Wellington, FL, set an early pace of 38.24 seconds in the jump-off with Twan, owned by Missy Clark and Stephex Stables. She and Twan – one of four entries for Welles – sat in the lead for eleven rounds. Ian Silitch of Ocala, FL, and Cordovo, owned by Gaston Family Investments, LLC, were hoping for two Welcome Stake wins in a row when they entered the ring on Thursday. Well on their way, they crossed the timers clear in 38.08 seconds to steal the lead.
With only four horses remaining in the class, including a final ride for Welles, Torres and Anabella, owned by Santa Catalina Farm, took a chance on the win.
“You never know if you’ve done enough with riders like Julie coming behind you because they are very fast,” said Torres. “I took a shot between the first and second jump and left a stride out. I thought that was the only thing I could do to beat Ian at that point.”
The absence of a single stride was enough to give Torres the edge and post a time of 37.49 seconds for the top spot.
One of the final three competitors, Alexa Lowe-Wiseman of Wellington, FL, and Gringo, owned by Windsor Farm Sales, were the closest challengers. Their 37.85-second time landed them second-place honors, while Silitch and Cordovo settled for third. Welles was fourth aboard Virginia W Z for North Run and Yves Houtackers, in 38.20 seconds and rounded out the top five with Twan.

Manuel Torres and Anabella are presented with winner’s awards from Caroline Roberts
and Kate Hunter of NYDJ following the $10,000 NYDJ Welcome Stake, presented by
Manchester Designer Outlets, at the Vermont Summer Festival.
Photo by David Mullinix Photography
Anabella, a 12-year-old Swedish-bred mare, is affectionately called Bella around Santa Catalina Farm and is the ride of Torres after advancing from the Amateur ranks.
“We imported her two years ago and my daughter rode her in Amateur classes last year, but we wanted to move her up and I didn’t have an Open Jumper horse, so I took over the ride,” said Torres. “This is her third win after only moving up to the grand prix level this year – she’s a fantastic horse.”
Torres is at the Vermont Summer Festival for the remaining two weeks of the circuit and will pilot Anabella in Saturday’s $30,000 Manchester & the Mountains Grand Prix before hopefully setting their sights on the $50,000 finale on August 8.
“She’s a very uncomplicated ride,” added Torres. “You don’t feel huge scope, but she always tries to leave the jumps up and that is what’s important.”
In addition to their share of the prize money, the top two finishers were presented with awards from Manchester Designer Outlets in Manchester, VT. Torres claimed a $1,000 gift card from NYDJ, while Lowe-Wiseman was awarded $100 to Polo Ralph Lauren for second-place honors.
Competition at the 2015 Vermont Summer Festival runs weekly from Wednesday through Sunday, beginning each day at 8 a.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children from Wednesday through Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, admission is $9 for adults, $5 for children. 100% of the gate proceeds benefit the Manchester Community Library and Dorset Equine Rescue.
The Vermont Summer Festival is New England’s largest hunter/jumper competition, and the richest sporting event based on purse in the state of Vermont. It is a proud member event of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame, the Marshall & Sterling League, and the North American League (NAL). For over 20 years, the event has attracted exhibitors and their families to the Manchester region in southern Vermont for great competition in an ideal summer setting.
Please e-mail or visit the website for more information about the Vermont Summer Festival.

Source: Jump Media

Jul 31   2015

Class 159 – The Bunn Leisure Vase

Results

30 JUL 2015 at 09:30

Table A against the clock (Art. 238.2.1)

Height: 145cm

Prize money: 4’000 €

Class 160 – The Bunn Leisure Trophy

Results

30 JUL 2015 at 12:45

Table A in two Phases (Art. 274.5.3)

Height: 150cm

Prize money: 24’500 €

Class 162 – The Amlin Plus Eventers Challenge

Results

30 JUL 2015 at 16:00

Table C (Art. 239)

Height: 120cm

Prize money: 9’000 £

Jul  31   2015

Nr. 6 Int. Springprüfung nach Strafpunkten und Zeit (1.35 m)
CSI2* – FEI Art. 238.2.1
-Mittlere Tour-

Jul  31  2015

22 – Prix Jean-Baptiste Rautureau – CSI1* – 238.2.1 – 1m15 – Barème A au chrono – Sans barrage (Terrain d’Honneur)

23 – Prix du CRE de Bretagne – CSI1* – 238.2.1 – 1m25 – Barème A au chrono – Sans barrage (Terrain d’Honneur)

2 – Prix du C. Départemental d’Ille et Vilaine – CSI5* – 238.2.1 – 1m45 – Barème A au chrono – Sans barrage (Terrain d’Honneur)

15 – 7 ans – Prix Top 7 – CSIYH* – 238.2.1 – 1m35 – Barème A au chrono – Sans barrage (Carrière)

16 – 6 ans – Prix de la F.E.D.E.B – CSIYH* – 238.2.1 – 1m30 – Barème A au chrono – Sans barrage (Carrière)

Samorin (SVK)

Jumping

CSI 3* / Competition No. 17
Gold Tour / Farries´s

CSI 3* / Competition No. 20
Platinum Tour / Octagon

CSI 3*/ Competition No. 24
Diamond Tour LR / Respect