HJN Content posted on May 12th, 2006

Kentucky Spring Horse Show Paves a Road to Glory for Carol Cone

Lexington, KY- The Adult Amateur 50 and Older Hunters concluded today at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show inside the Indoor Arena. After competing in the Murphy Ring yesterday, competitors were excited and nervous to ride inside, and the under saddle class was held before the over fences classes to ease their nerves. (Read on…)

Fairfield adds Another “Prix” to its June Horse Show to benefit The EQUUS Foundation

WESTPORT, CT – Horse shows can now be as much for spectators as they are for the equestrians vying for the top honors, and in the case of the Fairfield County Hunt Club June Horse Show, for MINI owners. (Read on…)

Dave Thind, Manager of Media Relations and Communications departs from Equine Canada

Ottawa, Ontario — Equine Canada (EC) regretfully announces the departure of Dave Thind, Manager of Media Relations and Communications. Although Thind will continue to do some writing on the side, he has decided to once again concentrate on his passion for training horses and riders under the classical dressage system. (Read on…)

Beezie Madden and Play On Race to $30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic Win at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

It was a change of wardrobe for the competitors on Friday morning at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, as they gratefully stashed their rain gear and donned their winter parkas for the $30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic, the inaugural event of the $170,000 Hagyard Challenge Series. The class, rescheduled from Thursday afternoon, kicked off the morning activities at the Johnson Arena at 9 a.m. (Read on…)

Ad Interim FEI Secretary General steps down

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) announces that Jean-Claude Falciola steps down from his position as Ad Interim FEI Secretary General as of today 12 May 2006. The decision followed a meeting with the newly elected FEI President, HRH Princess Haya, and the FEI 1st Vice President Sven Holmberg at the FEI Headquarters in Lausanne (SUI). (Read on…)

MONTRACHET, RIO RENOIR AND PASSPORT DOMINATE FIRST DAY OF LEGACY CUP COMPETITION IN 3’ AND 3’6” PRO DIVISIONS

Lexington, KY — “I couldn’t believe it; I was so excited. I called the owner right away and told her what her baby had done!” said Jennifer Papiernik after she rode Montrachet, a 5-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, to win the Pro & Restricted Pro 3’ Go Round in her first Legacy Cup on Thursday, May 11, 2006. (Read on…)