HJN Content posted on July 16th, 2006

Michael Tokaruk and Lord Byron Win $25k Juan Hernandez Memorial Grand Prix

Asheville, NC –Mother Nature smiled brightly on a day intended to remember equestrian Juan Hernandez fondly with blue skies and sunshine for the $25,000 EMO sponsored Memorial Grand Prix. However no one smiled brighter than owner-rider Michael Tokaruk of Cordova, TN partnered with Lord Byron his 12 year-old Holsteiner gelding as they claimed victory over a tough field of competitors. (Read on…)

Engle tops the field for the third year in a row and claims 1st, 2nd and 5th at the $65,000 Merrill Lynch Cleveland Grand Prix

For the third year in a row, Margie Engle claimed victory aboard Hidden Creeks Wapino at the Merrill Lynch Cleveland Grand Prix. The scoring was USEF Table II, Sec 2 (a) Time First Jump-Off. (Read on…)

Armando Hassey Wins Again in Colorado

Parker, CO—Armando Hassey continued his winning ways at the Colorado Horse Park by taking home the blue ribbon in the $40,000 AGA Rocky Mountain Grand Prix Presented by Murdoch’s. The 21-year-old amateur rider from Mexico City rode his 12-year-old Hanoverian stallion La Roche to the victory over some of the sport’s top professionals. Last week Hassey was victorious in the $25,000 High Prairie Grand Prix on his mare Canada. (Read on…)

Alan Korotkin and Rocketman Win $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix Sponsored by Hand Motors at the 2006 Vermont Summer Festival

East Dorset, Vermont — Alan Korotkin of Wellington, Florida, topped a field of 31 horses to claim victory in the $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix, Sponsored by Hand Motors, in East Dorset, Vermont, on Sunday, July 16. (Read on…)

Eric Lamaze Heats Up ‘Kubota’ Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament

Ottawa, Ontario — The heat was sweltering, but Eric Lamaze was calm and cool to claim victory in the $60,000 ‘Kubota’ Big Ben Memorial Grand Prix at the ‘Kubota’ Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament. The international equestrian event was held July 12-16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON. (Read on…)

ARMANDO HASSEY POSTS A GRAND PRIX WIN TO HIS SUCCESSFUL COLORADO SUMMER CIRCUIT

Parker, Colorado. Rain and uncommonly cool weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of the competitors at the Colorado Circuit Opener held at the Colorado Horse Park July 5-9. In fact for amateur rider Armando Hassey, the conditions were just fine. Coming off a big week during the Circuit Preview, Hassey bested a field of top professionals to win the first of three Grand Prix competitions to be held during this year’s summer circuit at the Colorado Horse Park. (Read on…)

Alana Aird Tops Pony Classic at Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament

Ottawa, Ontario — Alana Aird of Oakville, ON topped the ‘Classic Hunter Pony Challenge’ at the ‘KUBOTA’ Capital Classic Horse Show held July 12-16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON. (Read on…)