HJN Content posted on July 15th, 2006

2006 Biltmore Estate Summer Classics Begin

Mountain Majesty and Historic Estate Provides A Paradise For Summer Showing

Asheville, NC –With moderate temps, gentle breezes and an unparallel view it’s no surprise why the Biltmore Estate Summer Classics remain one of the season’s most popular events for competitors across the country. Improvements made to the stabling areas, roads, and ring walkways were the icing on the cake for exhibitors this year. “Just gorgeous! We’re having a wonderful time and the improvements to the grounds are great!” Sanford, Florida based trainer Bill Schaub commented. (Read on…)

2006 WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW PRESENTS THE $15,000 AHJF NATIONS CUP HUNTER CHALLENGE

Washington, DC — The American Hunter-Jumper Foundation (AHJF) continues to expand its innovative hunter competitions as it joins forces with the 2006 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) to present the AHJF Nations Cup Hunter Challenge. The WIHS takes place October 24-29 at the Verizon Center in the heart of Washington DC. (Read on…)

Allyson Hawkes Soars to Victory at ‘Kubota’ Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament

Ottawa, Ontario — American Allyson Hawkes crossed the border and soared to victory in the $35,000 Brookstreet Jumping Derby at the ‘Kubota’ Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament. The international equestrian event ends July 16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON. (Read on…)

Sarah Flink Aboard Aracona Z Wins Show Circuit Magazine Children’s Medal at the 2006 Vermont Summer Festival

East Dorset, Vermont - Sarah Flink, 17, of Charlestown, Massachusetts, topped a field of 25 riders on Saturday to win the Show Circuit Magazine Children’s Medal for Week 1, the ‘Manchester Summer Festival’ (July 12-16), of the five-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont. (Read on…)

Sarah Johnstone Sweeps Maclay Medal at Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament

Ottawa, Ontario — Sarah Johnstone of Aurora, ON, topped the Maclay Medal at the ‘KUBOTA’ Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament running July 12-16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON. (Read on…)

PETER BREAKWELL EARNS $5000 RIDER BONUS AT WOODSIDE SUMMER CIRCUIT

WOODSIDE, CA - Peter Breakwell came to the Woodside Summer Circuit to gain valuable experience for his two grand prix horses, and he went home $5,000 richer after capturing the Woodside Jumper Bonus. To encourage and promote jumper riders at the highest levels in Northern California, Langer Equestrian Group President and CEO Larry Langer offered a $5,000 Rider Bonus. (Read on…)

Marion Maybank Named USEF Director of Hunter and Collegiate Activities

Lexington, KY - Marion Maybank has been promoted to the position of Director of Hunter and Collegiate Activities for the United States Equestrian Federation®. She assumes the position vacated by Andrea Ice, who had been with USEF since 1993 and is moving overseas. Maybank’s duties will include oversight of the Hunter Department, under the supervision of Karen Homer-Brown, Managing Director, National Affiliates. (Read on…)

Local Rider Wins at Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament

Ottawa, Ontario — Taylor Brooks of Vars, ON, claimed the Reserve Championship of the Children’s Hunter division at the ‘KUBOTA’ Capital Classic Horse Show running July 12-16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON. (Read on…)

Eric Lamaze Enjoys Warm Welcome at Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament

Ottawa, Ontario — It was an evening of thrills and spills in the $20,000 Open Welcome Stake at the ‘Kubota’ Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament. The international show jumping tournament runs July 12-16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON. (Read on…)

Vermont Hosts European Morgan Breeders on Buying Mission

MONTPELIER – It isn’t very often that horses get to graze on the lawn of the Vermont State House, but these weren’t your average horses. (Read on…)

Jimmy Torano and Ralvesther Claim Victory in $10,000 Polo Ralph Lauren Mini Prix at the Vermont Summer Festival

East Dorset, Vermont — Jimmy Torano notched another win aboard Ralvesther at the 2006 Vermont Summer Festival, claiming victory in the $10,000 Polo Ralph Lauren Mini Prix on Friday, the first in the series of five Mini Prix events presented by Manchester Designer Outlets. (Read on…)

Canadian Young Horse Development Series Introduces Exciting Changes

Cambridge, Ontario – The Canadian Young Horse Jumper Development Series has introduced some exciting new changes for 2006. (Read on…)

USEF Mid-Year Board Meeting: New Strategic Plan to Be Developed and Changes to Mileage Rule Passed

(Lexington, KY) – The USEF Board of Directors met in Lexington, Kentucky on July 11th and addressed a relatively light agenda with few proposed bylaw or rule changes. (Read on…)

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