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2016
May 6, 2016
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Welcomes Support of Local Lodging Partners
The Vermont Summer Festival will again offer exhibitors the opportunity to experience the best of local lodging with the support of Manchester area Lodging Partners. The Vermont Summer Festival brings thousands of equestrians and their families to the six-week circuit, which runs July 5 through August 14, 2016, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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April 29, 2016
East Dorset, Vermont
WORLD-CLASS COURSE DESIGNERS NAMED FOR 2016 VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL
The world's top course designers have been invited to build tracks at the six-week Vermont Summer Festival held from July 5 through August 14, 2016, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. This year, the Vermont Summer Festival will feature the international course designing talent of Alan Wade (IRE), Paul Jewell (USA), Ken Krome (USA), Michel Vaillancourt (CAN), Manuel Esparza (MEX), and Gerry Briggs (USA).
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April 19, 2016
East Dorset, Vermont
ANDREW RYBACK PHOTOGRAPHY NAMED OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF 2016 VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL
Andrew Ryback Photography was recently named the Official Event Photographer for the 2016 Vermont Summer Festival, held for six consecutive weeks on July 5 through August 14 in East Dorset, VT.
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April 11, 2016
East Dorset, Vermont
2016 VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL PRIZE LIST NOW AVAILABLE
The prize list for the 2016 Vermont Summer Festival, held July 5 through August 14 in East Dorset, VT, is now available with on-line entry capabilities through EquestrianConnect.com.  To view the 2016 Vermont Summer Festival Prize List, and all other entry and schedule information, click here.
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2015
August 13, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Recognizes Canadian Circuit Award Winners
Canadians Tommy Feigel and Christi McQuaker were crowned the winners of the Canadian Circuit Awards presented at the conclusion of the 2015 Vermont Summer Festival. This year’s Vermont Summer Festival welcomed a record number of Canadian exhibitors to Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, from June 30 through August 9, 2015.
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August 12, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Amanda Flint Wins Sir Ruly, Inc. Open Jumper Awards at Vermont Summer Festival
Amanda Flint of Long Valley, NJ, topped the $10,000 Sir Ruly, Inc., Open Jumper Awards at the 2015 Vermont Summer Festival held from June 30 through August 9 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 11, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Congratulates 2015 Circuit Champions
After six weeks of competition in a total of 55 hunter, jumper and equitation divisions, Circuit Championship winners were rewarded for their outstanding performances at the 2015 Vermont Summer Festival held June 30 to August 9 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 10, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Bids Farewell to Successful 2015 Season
Following six weeks of equestrian competition, the Vermont Summer Festival concluded a record-setting 2015 season on Sunday, August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. Top riders from across the country contested a full schedule of hunter, jumper and equitation competition from June 30 through August 9.
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August 9, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Mckayla Langmeier Jumps to the Top in $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic
Mckayla Langmeier of East Granby, CT, closed out the 2015 Vermont Summer Festival with a win in the $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, presented by Dr. Robert Barber and Team Barber, aboard Promised Land on Sunday, August 9, in East Dorset, VT.
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August 8, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Alexa Lowe-Wiseman Takes $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix at Vermont Summer Festival
Alexa Lowe-Wiseman of Upperville, VA, boasted the only double-clear performance of the day to win the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix aboard Ami Du Houssoit on Saturday, August 8, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival wraps up Sunday, August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm.
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August 7, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Jimmy Torano Goes 1-2 in $15,000 Hunter Derby Finale at Vermont Summer Festival
Jimmy Torano of Wellington, FL, won the $15,000 NEHJA Performance Stake Hunter Derby, sponsored by Land Rover Experience, aboard Lion Hearted and finished second with Argentus on Thursday, August 6, at the Vermont Summer Festival. The Vermont Summer Festival continues through Sunday, August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. Highlighting the final week of competition is the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix on Saturday at 1 p.m.
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August 6, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Kelly Soleau Claims Final $10,000 Welcome in Vermont
Kelly Soleau of Marlborough, CT, and her own Itty Bitty kicked off the final week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival with a win in the $10,000 Overland Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, August 6. The Vermont Summer Festival continues through Sunday, August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. Highlighting the final week of competition is the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix on Saturday.
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August 5, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Equitation Riders Fulfill Year-End Goals at Vermont Summer Festival
The ever-poplar Equitation Tuesdays returned to the Vermont Summer Festival in 2015 and are playing a major role in sending talented young riders to Equitation Finals this fall. The Vermont Summer Festival continues through Sunday, August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 2, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Joy Slater Wins $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic in Vermont
Joy Slater of Unionville, PA, and her own Oilean Uno topped a field of 50 to win the $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, presented by Summit Performance, on Sunday, August 2, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks, from June 30 through August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm.
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August 1, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Julie Welles Dominates $30,000 Manchester & the Mountains Grand Prix at Vermont Summer Festival
Julie Welles of Wellington, FL, was first, second and third in the $30,000 Manchester & the Mountains Grand Prix, winning aboard Virginia W Z on Saturday, August 1 at the 2015 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks, from June 30 through August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm.
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July 31, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Jimmy Torano Shines with Lion Hearted in $5,000 Hunter Derby at Vermont Summer Festival
Jimmy Torano of Wellington, FL, claimed the blue ribbon in the $5,000 NEHJA Performance Stake Hunter Derby, presented by Eastern Hay, aboard Lion Hearted on Thursday, July 30, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks from June 30 through August 9 at Harold Beebe Farm.
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July 30, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Manuel Torres and Anabella Top $10,000 Welcome in Vermont
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.
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July 29, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Family Fun at the Vermont Summer Festival for Country Lane Farm
A warm-weather schedule dictated by horse shows doesn't mean the Schauder family of Country Lane Farm in Greenwich, CT, has to miss out on summer vacation as a family. Making a home at the Vermont Summer Festival for two weeks, which runs June 30 through August 9 in East Dorset, VT, Fred and Christina Schauder, together with their daughters Emma, Lindsay and Avery have made horse sport their lives.
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July 26, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Madeleine Gastineau Wins $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic in Vermont
Madeleine Gastineau of Doylestown, PA, and Limited Edition finished the fourth week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival with a win in the $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, presented by Summit Performance, on Sunday, July 26. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks, from June 30 through August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 25, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Ian Silitch Rides to One-Two Finish in $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix at Vermont Summer Festival
Ian Silitch of Ocala, FL, and Cordovo captured the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix, presented by Purina Horse Feed, on Saturday, July 25 at the 2015 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks, from June 30 through August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm.
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July 24, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Erin Hastings Tops $5,000 Hunter Derby at Vermont Summer Festival
Erin Hastings of Marshall, MA, took the top spot in the $5,000 NEHJA Performance Stake Hunter Derby, presented by Eastern Hay, aboard Honor on Thursday, July 24 at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks from June 30 through August 9 at Harold Beebe Farm.
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July 23, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Ian Silitch Speeds to Victory at Vermont Summer Festival
Ian Silitch of Ocala, FL, and Cordovo, owned by Gaston Family Investments, LLC, galloped their way to a win in the $10,000 Vineyard Vines Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 23 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.
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July 22, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Cory Hardy Kicks Off Week 4 at Vermont Summer Festival
Cory Hardy of Littletown, MA, got the fourth week of competition underway at the Vermont Summer Festival with a win in the $5,000 1.40 Open Jumper on Wednesday, July 22, aboard Camelot 105, owned by Commonwealth Ventures, LLC. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks, from June 30 through August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 19, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Rebecca Meitin Tops $2,500 Marshall & Sterling Classic in Vermont
Rebecca Meitin of Winter Park, FL, and her own Zulu closed out the third week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival with a win in the $2,500 Marshall & Sterling Adult Amateur Jumper Classic on Sunday, July 19. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks, from June 30 through August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 18, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Danielle Torano and Callas 2 Claim $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix
Danielle Torano of Wellington, FL, and Callas 2 bested a three-horse jump-off to win the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix on Saturday, July 18 at the 2015 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks, from June 30 through August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm.
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July 17, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Sarah Tyndall Wins $5,000 Hunter Derby at Vermont Summer Festival
Sarah Tyndall of Acton, MA, took home the blue ribbon in the $5,000 NEHJA Performance Stake Hunter Derby, presented by Eastern Hay, aboard Huckleberry Finn on July 16 at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks from June 30 through August 9 at Harold Beebe Farm.
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July 16, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Amanda Starbuck Moving Up at Vermont Summer Festival
Amanda Starbuck of Ridgefield, CT, and Carte Blanche, owned by Starbuck Equestrian, won the $10,000 Kate Spade Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 16, during the third week of competition 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.
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July 15, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Jeffrey Ayers Captures Pre-Green Incentive Stake Win at Vermont Summer Festival
Jeffrey Ayers of Sellersville, PA, riding Exclaim won the Pre-Green Incentive Stake on Wednesday, July 15, to kick off the Vermont Summer Festival's third week of hunter/jumper competition. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks, from June 30 through August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 12, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Hannah Lupica Conquers $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children's Jumper Classic at Vermont Summer Festival
Hannah Lupica of New Canaan, CT, and her own Hypnose Van Paemel cruised to a win in the $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children's Jumper Classic on Sunday, July 12, to wrap up the second week of the Vermont Summer Festival. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks, from June 30 through August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 11, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Amanda Flint Unstoppable in $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix
Amanda Flint of Long Valley, NJ, and VDL Wittinger won the $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix, presented by The Inns at Equinox, on Saturday, July 11, to continue Flint's domination at the 2015 Vermont Summer Festival. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks, from June 30 through August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 10, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Kristy Herrera and Exaltation Win $5,000 Hunter Derby at Vermont Summer Festival
Kristy Herrera of Wellington, FL, took home top honors in the $5,000 NEHJA Performance Stake Hunter Derby, presented by Eastern Hay, aboard Exaltation on July 9 at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks from June 30 through August 9 at Harold Beebe Farm.
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July 9, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Amanda Flint Collects Third Win at Vermont Summer Festival
Amanda Flint of Long Valley, NJ, and The Party Girl Group, LLC's Child Z won the $10,000 Brooks Brothers Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 9, during the second week of competition 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.
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July 8, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Ashley Williams and Little Lion Man Shine in TAKE2 Divisions at Vermont Summer Festival
In a dominating performance, Ashley Williams of Colts Neck, NJ, and Little Lion Man were Champion in the TAKE2 Thoroughbred Jumper Division, as well as Reserve Champion in the TAKE2 Thoroughbred Hunter Division during week 1 at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 5, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Katie Tyler Claims $10,000 Classic at Vermont Summer Festival
Katie Tyler of Old Lyme, CT, riding Seattle 6 was the fastest of two jump-off contenders to win the $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, presented by Dr. Robert Barber and Team Barber, on Sunday, July 5, at the Vermont Summer Festival. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks, from June 30 through August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 4, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Amanda Flint Goes One-Two in $30,000 Vermont Summer Special Grand Prix
Amanda Flint of Long Valley, NJ, took the top two spots in the $30,000 Vermont Summer Special Grand Prix, presented by Johnson Horse Transportation, on Saturday, July 4, winning with Superbad and placing second with VDL Wittinger at the Vermont Summer Festival. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks, from June 30 through August 9, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 3, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Robert Lee Claims $5,000 Hunter Derby at Vermont Summer Festival
Robert Lee of Old Saybrook, CT, riding Cameron took home top honors in the $5,000 NEHJA Performance Stake Hunter Derby, presented by Eastern Hay, on July 2 at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks from June 30 through August 9 at Harold Beebe Farm.
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July 2, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Amanda Flint and VDL Wittinger Jump to Victory in Vermont
Amanda Flint of Long Valley, NJ, won the $10,000 New Balance Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, aboard VDL Wittinger on Thursday, July 2 during the first week of competition 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.
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July 1, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Opening Day at the 2015 Vermont Summer Festival
Competition is officially underway at the Vermont Summer Festival, running July 1 through August 9 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. The six-week show jumping tournament offers more than $750,000 in prize money, making it the richest sporting event in the state of Vermont.
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June 24, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Exhibitor Parties Feature Local Hospitality
The 2015 Vermont Summer Festival opens on June 30 and will continue its long-standing tradition of offering family-oriented competition highlighted by weekly exhibitor parties at various Manchester area locations. The six-week circuit, hosted at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, runs through August 9 and will offer more than $750,000 in prize money, making it the richest sporting event based on purse in the state of Vermont.
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June 22, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Sponsors Return to Support the Vermont Summer Festival
Horse sport’s most steadfast sponsors have once again returned to show their support for the Vermont Summer Festival, which runs from June 30 through August 9, 2015, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. The richest sporting event in the state based on purse, the Vermont Summer Festival will offer more than $750,000 in prize money, thanks to local and national sponsors including The Inns at Equinox, The Land Rover Driving Experience School, Purina Horse Feed and Johnson Horse Transportation.
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June 12, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Manchester Designer Outlets Celebrates 10th Year of Sponsorship at the Vermont Summer Festival
For the past 10 years, Manchester Designer Outlets and the retail brands it represents have been steadfast supporters of the Vermont Summer Festival. In 2015, Manchester Designer Outlets returns to present the $10,000 Open Welcome Stake Series held each Thursday.
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June 8, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival’s Lodging Partners Showcase Manchester Area
While exhibitors are preparing for another memorable competition at the Vermont Summer Festival, its area lodging partners are preparing to welcome them with all the comfort, charm and convenience that the area has to offer. The Vermont Summer Festival brings thousands of equestrians and their families to the six-week circuit, which runs from June 30 through August 9, 2015, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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May 29, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Online Entries for Vermont Summer Festival Now Available at HorseShowsOnline.com
Making it even easier to compete at the Vermont Summer Festival, entries can now be completed directly at www.HorseShowsOnline.com. Best of all, the service is free for exhibitors!
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May 23, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
2015 Vermont Summer Festival Features Jane Gaston Artwork
The Vermont Summer Festival has selected work by Jane Gaston as the official artwork of the 2015 competition. The Vermont Summer Festival hosts six weeks of top jumper, equitation, and hunter competition from June 30 through August 9 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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May 21, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
World-Renowned Course Designers Featured at 2015 Vermont Summer Festival
Several of show jumping’s most celebrated international course designers will showcase their skills at the 2015 Vermont Summer Festival, running from June 30 through August 9 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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May 15, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
Canadian Circuit Awards Return to Vermont Summer Festival
The 2015 Vermont Summer Festival will feature big-money incentives for Canadian competitors with the return of the $10,000 Canadian Circuit Awards. The Vermont Summer Festival runs from June 30 through August 9 at Harold Beebe Farm, attracting equestrians from all corners of North American to East Dorset, VT.
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April 13, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
2015 VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL PRIZE LIST NOW AVAILABLE
The prize list for the 2015 Vermont Summer Festival, which runs from June 30 through August 9 in East Dorset, VT, is now available online. To view the 2015 Vermont Summer Festival Prize List, and all other entry and schedule information, click here.
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March 4, 2015
East Dorset, Vermont
2015 Vermont Summer Festival Features NEW Footing
Competitors asked for it, and the Vermont Summer Festival delivered. 350,000 pounds of new footing, that is! In a major overhaul, Kruse Cushion Ride (KCR) will be installed prior to the 2015 Vermont Summer Festival, covering 334,000 square feet of ring surface including all competition arenas, warm-up rings, and lunging areas. The six-week 2015 Vermont Summer Festival takes place from June 30 through August 9 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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2014
August 15, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Wraps Up 2014 Season
Following six weeks of equestrian competition, the Vermont Summer Festival has concluded another highly successful season at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 14, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Amanda Flint Dominates Sir Ruly, Inc., Open Jumper Awards in Vermont
Amanda Flint of Long Valley, NJ, topped the $10,000 Sir Ruly, Inc., Open Jumper Awards at the 2014 Vermont Summer Festival held from July 1 through August 10 at Harold Bebee Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 12, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Congratulates 2014 Circuit Champions
A total of 58 outstanding performances were recognized with Circuit Championship titles at the close of this year's Vermont Summer Festival, which ran July 1 through August 10 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 10, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Alissa Kinsey Takes All in $15,000 Child/Adult Classic
Alissa Kinsey of Danville, NH, and Grisset saved the best for last to win the $15,000 Child/Adult Jumper Classic, presented by Ariat, on the final day of the Vermont Summer Festival.
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August 9, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Julie Welles and Twan Triumph in $50,000 Vermont Grand Prix
Julie Welles of Wellington, FL, and Twan triumphed in the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix on August 9 during the final week of the Vermont Summer Festival horse show in East Dorset, VT.
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August 8, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Jennifer Bliss Holds Winning Hand in $15,000 Vermont Hunter Derby
Jennifer Bliss of South Salem, NY, played to Poker Face's strengths to win the $15,000 3'3" NEHJA Hunter Derby, presented by Land Rover Experience, during the sixth and final week of the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 7, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Peter Lutz Wins $10,000 Brooks Brothers Welcome Stake
Peter Lutz of North Salem, NY, made his first appearance at this year's Vermont Summer Festival count, taking home the win in the $10,000 Brooks Brothers Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on August 7 during the sixth and final week of the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 6, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Thoroughbreds Spotlighted in TAKE2 Divisions at Vermont Summer Festival
The Vermont Summer Festival proudly hosted four weeks of TAKE2 Thoroughbred competition, awarding championships to both hunter and jumper competitors.
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August 3, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Danielle Torano Takes All In $10,000 High Junior-Amateur Owner Classic
Danielle Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, riding Herault won the $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame (SJHOF) High Junior-Amateur Owner Jumper Classic on Sunday, August 3, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 2, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Jimmy Torano and Wannahave Triumph in $30,000 Manchester & the Mountains Grand Prix
Jimmy Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Wannahave won the $30,000 Manchester & the Mountains Grand Prix on Saturday, August 2, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 1, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Marylisa Leffler and Ufonia P Win $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby in Vermont
Marylisa Leffler of Brookeville, MD, took home her second hunter derby win in as many weeks at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT, riding Ufonia P to the top finish in the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Friday, August, 1.
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July 31, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Julie Welles Brings Home the Blue In $10,000 Not Your Daughter's Jeans Welcome Stake
Julie Welles of Wellington, FL, and Warren, VT, rode Twan to victory in the $10,000 Not Your Daughter's Jeans Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 31, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 30, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
NCAA Equestrian Athletes Stay in Top Form at Vermont Summer Festival
Collegiate athletes Kimmy Saul, Ashley Foster, and Sahara Reiz all ride for Division I equestrian teams during the school year, but in the off-season they stay in top form at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 27, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Kathryn Callaghan Claims $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children's Classic
Kathryn Callaghan of Long Island, NY, and Gentle Red won the $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children's Jumper Classic on Sunday, July 27, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 26, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Colombia's Manuel Torres Writes Fairytale Ending in Vermont Grand Prix
Five-time Olympian Manuel Torres of Colombia and Cinderella won the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix, presented by Purina Horse Feed, on Saturday, July 26, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 25, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Marylisa Leffler Wins $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby in Vermont
Marylisa Leffler of Brookeville, MD, and Zivago won the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby held Thursday evening, July 24, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 24, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Sloane Coles Claims $10,000 Overland Sheepskin Company Welcome Stake
Sloane Coles of The Plains, VA, and Baloucat won the $10,000 Overland Sheepskin Company Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 24, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 23, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Hosts Successful Week of World Championship Hunter Rider Competition
The Vermont Summer Festival hosted World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) week, showcasing several of the country's top hunter riders and horses, from July 16 to 20 in East Dorset, VT.
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July 20, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Alice Howland Wins $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Classic
Alice Howland, 22, of Boston, MA, and Bucourlos won the $5,000 North American League (NAL) Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic on Sunday, July 20, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 19, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Danielle Torano and Woodstock Top $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix
Danielle Torano of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Woodstock won the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, presented by Hand Motors, on Saturday, July 19, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 18, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Jennifer Bliss and Poker Face Hold Winning Hand in Vermont Hunter Derby
Jennifer Bliss riding Poker Face won the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby held Thursday evening, July 17, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 17, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Amanda Strain Victorious in $10,000 Marimekko Welcome Stake
Amanda Strain of Deep River, CT, topped the $10,000 Marimekko Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, held July 17 at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 16, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Elle Young Claims Adirondack-Green Mountain Challenge
Elle Young of Salina, KS, took home the Adirondack - Green Mountain Challenge title on Saturday, July 12, at the Vermont Summer Festival.
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July 13, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Alissa Kinsey and Grisset Top $2,500 Marshall & Sterling Adult Classic
Alissa Kinsey of Danville, NH, and her 17-year-old Hanoverian mare Grisset won the $2,500 Marshall & Sterling Adult Jumper Classic on Sunday, July 13, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 12, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Flint Clinches Another Vermont Victory in $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix
Amanda Flint of Long Valley, NJ, added a fourth victory to her string of wins at the Vermont Summer Festival by claiming the $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix, presented by the Inns at Equinox, on Saturday, July 12.
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July 11, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Sweet Victory for Wimberly and Choco Mousse in Vermont Hunter Derby
Lainie Wimberly rode Choco Mousse to the first hunter derby victory of the horse's career, taking home the blue ribbon the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby held Thursday evening, July 10, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 10, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Amanda Flint Rides Hot Streak at Vermont Summer Festival
Amanda Flint of Long Valley, NJ, continued her winning ways at the Vermont Summer Festival on Thursday, July 10.
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July 9, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Courtney O'Connell Makes the Most of Summer Break at Vermont Summer Festival
Courtney O'Connell, 23, has been a competitor at the Vermont Summer Festival since she was eight years old.
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July 6, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Catherine Wachtell Wins $10,000 High Classic in Vermont
Catherine Wachtell of Chatham, NJ, won the $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame High Junior/Amateur-Owner Classic to wrap up week one of the Vermont Summer Festival.
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July 5, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Superbad is Super Great for Amanda Flint in $30,000 Vermont Grand Prix
Superbad failed to live up to his name, carrying Amanda Flint to victory in the $30,000 Vermont Summer Special Grand Prix, presented by Johnson Horse Transportation, on July 5 at the Vermont Summer Festival.
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July 4, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Kristen Bumpus and Delorean Claim $5,000 Hunter Derby in Vermont
Kristen Bumpus of Concord, MA, claimed the first $5,000 3'3" NEHJA Hunter Derby of the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 3, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Amanda Flint Dominates $10,000 Open Welcome in Vermont
Amanda Flint of Long Valley, NJ, took the top two spots to dominate the $10,000 Open Welcome, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, held Thursday, July 3, at the Vermont Summer Festival.
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July 2, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Opening Day at the 2014 Vermont Summer Festival
The 2014 Vermont Summer Festival opened at Harold Beebe Farm, marking the beginning of another spectacular six weeks of equestrian competition in East Dorset, VT.
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June 30, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Rewards Riders with Weekly Exhibitor Parties
The Vermont Summer Festival continues its tradition of family-friendly fun for everyone with another exciting series of six exhibitor parties planned for 2014.
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June 26, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Sir Ruly Open Jumper Awards Return to Vermont Summer Festival
The $10,000 Sir Ruly Open Jumper Awards return to the Vermont Summer Festival for the eighth year in a row, celebrating Raul "Ruly" Torano's love for horses while rewarding the top jumper riders of the six-week circuit.
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June 20, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Welcomes New Sponsors
Ariat® and Land Rover Experience Driving School

The Vermont Summer Festival is supported by world class sponsors for each year of competition, and 2014 will be no different.
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June 13, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Equitation Tuesdays and TAKE2 Thoroughbred Divisions Return to Vermont Summer Festival in 2014
The extremely popular "Equitation Tuesday" classes will return to the Vermont Summer Festival in 2014, along with the TAKE2 Thoroughbred Hunter and Jumper divisions.
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June 10, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival's Lodging Partners Foster Family Atmosphere
The Vermont Summer Festival's lodging partners are gearing up to welcome the thousands of competitors and spectators that will descend on the Manchester area for the popular equestrian competition, which runs from July 1 through August 10, 2014 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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June 6, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Features Work of Photographer Carol Hill
Professional photographer Carol Hill of South Dartmouth, MA, captured the image that will be featured as the artwork of the 2014 Vermont Summer Festival.
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June 3, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Accepting Entries with Equestrian Connect
Entries for the first three weeks of the Vermont Summer Festival are due Friday, June 6, and can easily be completed online using Equestrian Connect.
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May 13, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
Impressive Roster of Course Designers Return to Vermont Summer Festival
The world's best course designers will return to Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, this summer for the Vermont Summer Festival.
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April 7, 2014
East Dorset, Vermont
2014 Vermont Summer Festival Prize List Now Available
The prize list for the 2014 Vermont Summer Festival is now available online. Show management looks forward to another spectacular year of competition from July 1 through August 10 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, and is thrilled to announce that electronic entries will again be accepted thanks to a continuing partnership with Equestrian Connect.
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2013
August 14, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Congratulates 2013 Circuit Champions
More than 50 deserving athletes were awarded Circuit Championship titles at the close of this year’s Vermont Summer Festival, which ran July 2 through August 11 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.  Offering more than $750,000 in prize money, the six-week equestrian competition is the richest sporting event based on purse in the state of Vermont.
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August 12, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Colombia’s Mark Bluman Tops $10,000 Sir Ruly, Inc., Open Jumper Awards in Vermont
Colombia’s Mark Bluman, 22, closed out the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT, on a high note after winning the $10,000 Sir Ruly, Inc., Open Jumper Awards with 137 points.  As the leading rider at this year’s event, Bluman was awarded a $5,000 bonus.
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August 11, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Alissa Kinsey and Grisset Conquer $15,000 Vermont Celebration Child/Adult Jumper Classic
Alissa Kinsey of Danville, NH, and her own Grisset captured the $15,000 Vermont Celebration Child/Adult Jumper Classic on Sunday, August 11, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  Kinsey and Grisset had also emerged victorious a day earlier in Saturday’s $2,500 NAL/WIHS Adult Amateur Jumper Classic.
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August 10, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Emily Short Provides Grand Finale for $50,000 Vermont Summer Festival Grand Prix
Twenty-year-old Emily Short of Cheswick, PA, and the aptly named Grande Finale 3E won the grand finale of the 2013 Vermont Summer Festival, the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, presented by Hand Motors, on Saturday, August 10, in East Dorset, VT.
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August 9, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
McKayla Langmeier and Czar-Z Rule Again in $15,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby at Vermont Summer Festival
McKayla Langmeier of East Granby, CT, left the veterans in the dust as the 13-year-old collected the top prize in the $15,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby held Thursday, August 8, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The win marked the second in a row for Langmeier and Czar-Z having also won last week’s $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby.
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August 8, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Colombia’s Mark Bluman Scores Third Welcome Stake Victory at Vermont Summer Festival
Colombian rider Mark Bluman was in the winner’s circle yet again on Thursday, August 8, after topping the $10,000 Theory Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The win marked Bluman’s third $10,000 Welcome Stake victory of the circuit after winning during week one with G&C Lagran and week five with G&C Blue.
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August 7, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Sir Ruly, Inc., Open Jumper Awards Pay Tribute to Raul Torano in Vermont
For the past seven years, the Sir Ruly, Inc. Open Jumper Awards have offered $10,000 in cash bonuses to the top show jumping riders of the Vermont Summer Festival.  Originally started by Raul “Ruly” Torano, uncle of U.S. grand prix rider Jimmy Torano, the awards now continue as a legacy of his incredible generosity and support for the annual Vermont Summer Festival and the Manchester community at large.
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August 4, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Charlotte Jacobs Claims Classic Victory at Vermont Summer Festival
Charlotte Jacobs was her own toughest competition, claiming both first and second places in the $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic held Sunday, August 4, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  Jacobs, 18, of East Aurora, NY, took the win with Promised Land and also grabbed the second place prize aboard her own Kachina.
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August 3, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Catherine Tyree Clinches First Grand Prix Victory at Vermont Summer Festival
Nineteen year-old Catherine Tyree claimed the first grand prix victory of her young career in the $30,000 Manchester and the Mountains Grand Prix, presented by Purina Horse Feed, held August 3 at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  Tyree was aboard Sandor de la Pomme, an 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding owned by Tyree’s mother, Mary Tyree.
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August 2, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
McKayla Langmeier and Czar-Z Reign Over $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby in Vermont
Thirteen-year-old McKayla Langmeier, of East Granby, CT, and Czar-Z added another hunter derby win to their record after topping the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby at the Vermont Summer Festival on Thursday evening, August 1.  The pair collected the first hunter derby victory of their career during the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival.
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August 1, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Mark Bluman and G&C Blue Win $10,000 Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Welcome Stake for Second Consecutive Year
Mark Bluman clinched another victory in the $10,000 Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, with G&C Blue during week five of the Vermont Summer Festival.  The pair was also victorious in the same class during the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival.  
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July 31, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Provides Equitation "Boot Camp" for Medal Finals Hopefuls
The six-week Vermont Summer Festival hosts a bevy of competitive divisions across hunters, jumpers, and equitation, with equitation quickly becoming known as the show’s strong suit.  Riders who grew up competing on the Vermont Summer Festival circuit have gone on to win the nation’s most prestigious equitation finals, including the ASPCA Maclay Medal, United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Show Jumping Talent Search, and the Pessoa/USEF National Hunter Seat Medal.
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July 28, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Cloe Hymowitz Goes Two for Two in $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Classic at Vermont Summer Festival
16-year-old Cloe Hymowitz, of New York, NY, collected her second victory in a row in the $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Classic held Sunday, July 28, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 27, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Hillary Simpson and Arkansas Race to First Place in $30,000 Mt. Equinox Grand Prix
Arkansas’ racing days may be far behind him, but he is still quite the speed demon.  Hillary Simpson piloted the 10-year-old Thoroughbred gelding to victory in the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix on Saturday, July 27, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 26, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
First Time's a Charm for Lyman T. Whitehead and Carabello in Vermont Derby
Lyman T. Whitehead and Carabello found their way to the winner’s circle on Thursday evening, July 25, in the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 25, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Catherine Tyree and Sandor de la Pomme Win $10,000 Overland Sheepskin Welcome Stake
Catherine Tyree and her newly acquired mount, Sandor de la Pomme, secured their first victory together in the $10,000 Overland Sheepskin Company Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 25, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 24, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival is Tradition for Leone and Torano Families
For many competitors at the Vermont Summer Festival, riding is a family affair.  The Leone and Torano families have forged a tight-knit bond through their annual pilgrimage to the event at Harold Beebe Farm that is part horse show, part family vacation.
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July 22, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Steege and Stewart Dominate World Championship Hunter Rider Week at Vermont Summer Festival
World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) competition took place throughout the third week of competition, held July 17-21, at the Vermont Summer Festival, attracting the East Coast’s top hunter riders as they prepare for WCHR Finals this fall.
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July 21, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Danielle Torano Captures Second Consecutive $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Classic at Vermont Summer Festival
Danielle Torano of Fort Lauderdale, FL, won her second consecutive $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame High Junior/Amateur-Owner Classic at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  Having captured the win during week two with Cachaca 4, Torano returned to the grand prix arena on Sunday, July 21, for week three’s victory with Capitano.
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July 20, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Devin Ryan and Zosja Triumph in $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix in Vermont
Devin Ryan and Zosja were declared the winners of the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, presented by the Inns at Equinox, on Saturday afternoon at the Vermont Summer Festival. Ryan and Zosja were the only double-clear round of the day, laying down a steady and careful second trip to secure them the victory.
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July 19, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Jennifer Bauersachs Seriously Dominates $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby in Vermont
Jennifer Bauersachs guided Seriously to his first hunter derby victory on Thursday evening, July 18, at the Vermont Summer Festival running through August 11 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 18, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Cory Hardy and Camelot 105 Clinch First Big Win in $10,000 Marimekko Welcome Stake
Cory Hardy and Commonwealth Ventures’ Camelot 105 claimed the $10,000 Marimekko Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, held July 18 at the Vermont Summer Festival.  The six-week competition continues through August 11 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 17, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Linda Orton Takes Top Honors in TAKE2 Thoroughbred Hunter Championship at the Vermont Summer Festival
Linda Orton and her own Top Honors were awarded the hunter championship title during the inaugural week of TAKE2 Thoroughbred classes at the Vermont Summer Festival.  Top Honors nearly swept the division, collecting blue ribbons in all but one class with owner and trainer, Linda Orton, during week two of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.  
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July 15, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Thea Chafee Claims Adirondack-Green Mountain Challenge at the Vermont Summer Festival
Rhode Island’s Thea Chafee was crowned the winner of the fourth annual Adirondack-Green Mountain Challenge at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six week competition takes place at Harold Beebe Farm through August 11.
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July 14, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Ava Lindsay and Commander Tom Capture Jumper Classic Win at Vermont Summer Festival
Ava Lindsay had plenty to celebrate on Sunday, July 14, after winning the $2,500 Marshall and Sterling Adult Amateur Jumper Classic with Commander Tom at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 13, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Peter Wylde Clinches Back-to-Back Grand Prix Victories at Vermont Summer Festival
Olympic gold medalist Peter Wylde and Lewin 5 sped to their second Grand Prix victory in a row at the Vermont Summer Festival, winning the $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix, presented by Johnson Horse Transportation, during week two of the six-week show jumping competition.  The Vermont Summer Festival continues through August 11 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 12, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Caitlin Venezia and Comex Gold Claim $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby in Vermont
Caitlin Venezia piloted Comex Gold to first place in the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby during the second week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival.  The six week show will continue through August 11 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 11, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Michael Dorman and Zephyr Can't be Caught in $10,000 Vineyard Vines Welcome Stake
Michael Dorman and Zephyr breezed into first place in the $10,000 Vineyard Vines Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, at the Vermont Summer Festival.  The six-week competition continues through August 11 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 10, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Equitation Tuesdays are a Hit at the Vermont Summer Festival
The introduction of ‘Equitation Tuesdays’ at the Vermont Summer Festival kicked off July 2 to much success at Harold Beebe farm.  Fifteen-year-old John Porter of North Kingstown, RI, captured three equitation titles during the first two weeks of competition in East Dorset, VT.
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July 7, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Carly Morrison and Wendy Collins Claim Sunday Classics in Vermont
Canada’s Carly Morrison and Connecticut’s Wendy Collins were the two big winners on Sunday, July 7, at the Vermont Summer Festival running July 2 through August 11 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.  Morrison took the win in the $10,000 SJHOF High Junior/Amateur-Owner Classic riding Duvel while Collins emerged victorious in the $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Classic.
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July 6, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Olympic Gold Medalist Peter Wylde Wins $30,000 Vermont Grand Prix
Peter Wylde made his first trip to Manchester, VT, a winning one by claiming victory in the $30,000 Vermont Summer Special Grand Prix on July 6.  The six-week Vermont Summer Festival is running July 2 through August 11 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 5, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Samantha Schaefer Scores Vermont Hunter Derby Victory
Samantha Schaefer of Westminster, Maryland, celebrated the Fourth of July by winning the first $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby of the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  Offering over $750,000 in prize money, the Vermont Summer Festival runs July 2 through August 11 at Harold Beebe Farm.
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July 4, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Colombia’s Mark Bluman Receives Warm Welcome in Vermont
Mark Bluman of Colombia won the $10,000 Open Welcome, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, held Thursday, July 4, at the Vermont Summer Festival.  The six-week equestrian competition is running July 2 through August 11 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 3, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Underway
The 2013 Vermont Summer Festival has begun its six-week run at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.  Held July 2 through August 11, the Vermont Summer Festival offers more than $750,000 in prize money, making it the richest sporting event based on purse in the state of Vermont.
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June 28, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Sir Ruly Inc. Open Jumper Awards Return to the Vermont Summer Festival
Competitors at this year’s Vermont Summer Festival will once again be rewarded for their consistency with the return of the Sir Ruly, Inc. Open Jumper Awards.  A total of $10,000 in bonus money is on offer to riders competing in the Open Jumper division at the Vermont Summer Festival running July 2 through August 11 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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June 24, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
World Class Sponsors Support the Vermont Summer Festival
Thanks to the generous support of its sponsors, the Vermont Summer Festival will offer more than $750,000 in prize money during this year’s six-week equestrian event.  The richest sporting event based on purse in the state of Vermont, the Vermont Summer Festival returns to Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, from July 2 through August 11.
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June 18, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Top Course Designers Return to the Vermont Summer Festival
The Vermont Summer Festival will once again welcome some of the top course designers in the world to the Manchester, VT, area during the six-week equestrian festival running July 2 through August 11 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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June 12, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Manchester Designer Outlets Returns as Vermont Summer Festival Sponsor
For the eighth consecutive year, Manchester Designer Outlets and the retail brands it represents will sponsor the weekly $10,000 Open Welcome Stake Series during the Vermont Summer Festival.  Running July 2 through August 11, 2013 at Harold Beebe Farm in Dorset, VT, the six-week equestrian competition is the richest sporting event based on purse in the state, with riders vying for more than $750,000 in prize money.
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June 7, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival’s Lodging Partners Foster Family Atmosphere
The Vermont Summer Festival’s lodging partners are gearing up to welcome the thousands of competitors and spectators who will descend on the Manchester area for the popular equestrian competition, which runs from July 2 through August 11, 2013 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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May 22, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Linda Luster Selected as Vermont Summer Festival Program Cover Artist
The Vermont Summer Festival has selected renowned equestrian artist Linda Luster of Rocky Ridge, MD, as this year’s cover artist for its official 2013 Program and Visitor’s Guide.
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April 26, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival to Accept Electronic Entries
The Vermont Summer Festival will once again be accepting electronic entries thanks to a continuing partnership with Equestrian Connect, the one-minute horse show entry service.  Held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, from July 2 through August 11, competitors will be able to complete their entry forms for all six weeks of the Vermont Summer Festival completely online – no mailing required!
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April 17, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival to Host Young Jumper Championship Qualifiers
The next generation of grand prix horses will take center stage during the first three weeks of the Vermont Summer Festival with qualifying classes for the Young Jumper Championship series.  Running July 2 through August 11 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, the Vermont Summer Festival is the richest sporting event based on purse in the state with more than $750,000 in prize money.
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April 11, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival to Feature TAKE2 Thoroughbred Classes
The Vermont Summer Festival will put Thoroughbreds in the spotlight by adding TAKE2 Hunter and Jumper Thoroughbred divisions to its impressive line-up of competition.  Held at Harold Beebe farm in East Dorset, VT, the Vermont Summer Festival, running July 2 through August 11, is the richest sporting event based on purse in Vermont with more than $750,000 in prize money.
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February 28, 2013
East Dorset, Vermont
The Vermont Summer Festival Celebrates 20 Years in Manchester
The Vermont Summer Festival is celebrating 20 years of bringing top hunter/jumper competition to the Manchester, Vermont, region.  The six-week equestrian competition will return to Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, just north of Manchester, from July 2 through August 11, 2013.
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2012
August 13, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
darragh kenny wins $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Awards
For the second year in a row, Ireland’s Darragh Kenny was the winner of the $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Awards, presented by Sir Ruly, Inc. at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  Held July 4 through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm, the Vermont Summer Festival has completed six weeks of competition in which riders vied for the coveted bonus..
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August 12, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
Alissa Kinsey and Grisset Win $15,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Child/Adult Jumper Classic
The 2012 Vermont Summer Festival concluded its six-week circuit on Sunday, August 12, with an exciting win for Alissa Kinsey, of Danville, NH, in the $15,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Child/Adult Jumper Classic. Kinsey rode her talented mare Grisset to victory in a lightning fast round, last to go in a 20-horse jump-off. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival ran July 4 to August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 11, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
Tracy Magness and Tarco Van Ter Moude Triumph in $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix
Tracy Magness, of Hughesville, MD, rode M/M John Bartko’s Tarco Van Ter Moude to victory in the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, on Saturday, August 11, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival. In a ten-horse jump-off, Magness had the only clear round to earn the win in the final grand prix of the circuit. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival, held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, will conclude on Sunday.
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August 10, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
colin syquia and don pedro triumph in $15,000 Oughton Limited NEHJA Hunter Derby
Colin Syquia, of Ancramdale, NY, rode Perrin Martin’s Don Pedro to victory in the $15,000 3’3” NEHJA Hunter Derby, sponsored by Oughton Limited, on Thursday, August 9, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week competition began on July 4 and continues through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm.
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August 9, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
mark bluman and g&C Blue gallop to victory in $10,000 Welcome stake
Colombia’s Mark Bluman and G&C Blue, owned by Gustavo Mirabal, were the winners in the $10,000 Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, August 9, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival is running at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, from July 4 through August 12.
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August 8, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
Tracy Magness and Tarco Van Ter Moude Win $5,000 1.40m in Vermont
Week six of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival kicked off on Wednesday, August 8, with its Vermont Summer Celebration Horse Show at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. The $5,000 Open Jumper 1.40m was the highlight class of the day with a win for Tracy Magness, of Hughesville, MD, riding Tarco Van Ter Moude. The Vermont Summer Festival runs July 4 through August 12.
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August 5, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
Diederique Van Der Knaap and Joy Slater Win Junior/Amateur-Owner Classics in Vermont
Week five of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival concluded on Sunday, August 5, with two exciting Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classics featured in the grand prix ring at Harold Beebe Farm. Diederique Van Der Knaap, of New York, NY, rode Clive to victory in the $10,000 SJHOF High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic while Joy Slater, of Unionville, PA, topped the $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic riding Fat Chance Farm’s Silvester. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival continues in East Dorset, VT, through August 12.
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August 4, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
paul o'shea and instant karma capture $30,000 Manchester and the Mountains Grand Prix
Ireland’s Paul O’Shea and Instant Karma were the winners in the $30,000 Manchester & the Mountains Grand Prix, sponsored by Purina Horse Feed, on Saturday, August 4, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival. In a three-horse jump-off, O’Shea and Instant Karma beat out Luis Larrazabal and G&C Sacramento and Bryn Sadler and Bon Giorno for the win. Now in its fifth week of competition, the six-week Vermont Summer Festival will continue through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 3, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
jimmy torano wins $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby
Jimmy Torano, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, rode James B. Pirtle Ent., Inc.’s Winner to victory in the $5,000 3’3” NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, August 2, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week competition began on July 4 and continues through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm.
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August 2, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
luis larrazabal and G&C Flash top $10,000 welcome stake in vermont
Venezuela’s Luis Larrazabal earned an exciting victory in the $10,000 Vineyard Vines Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, August 2, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12.
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August 1, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
darragh kenny dominates in vermont
Week five of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival kicked off on Wednesday, August 1, with the Manchester & the Mountains Horse Show at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. Ireland’s Darragh Kenny and Lipton De L’Othain, owned by The Wannahave Group, were the winners in the highlight $5,000 Open Jumper 1.40m class for the day. The Vermont Summer Festival runs July 4 through August 12.
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July 29, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
Katie Tyler and Megan McDermott Claim Junior/Amateur-Owner Classics
Week four of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival concluded on Sunday, July 29, with two exciting Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classics featured in the grand prix ring.  Katie Tyler, 19, of North Kingstown, RI, rode Seattle 6 to victory in the $10,000 SJHOF High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic while Megan McDermott, 16, of New Milford, CT, topped the $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic riding La Vie Este Belle.  The six-week Vermont Summer Festival equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, from July 4 through August 12, 2012.
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July 28, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
Devin Ryan and Roman saluut scale $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix
Devin Ryan of Long Valley, NJ, scored his second consecutive grand prix victory at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival by winning the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix, sponsored by Hand Motors, on Saturday, July 28.  The six-week Vermont Summer Festival, held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, began on July 4 and continues through August 12.
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July 27, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
jimmy toon and tigger win $5,000 NEHJA HUnter Derby in Vermont
Jimmy Toon of South Salem, NY, rode Jane Clark’s Tigger to victory in the $5,000 3’3” NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 26, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week Vermont Summer Festival continues in East Dorset, VT, through August 12, 2012.
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July 26, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
darragh kenny and tonic triumph in $10,000 welcome stake in vermont
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny and Tonic jumped to victory in the $10,000 Kenneth Cole Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 26 at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week Vermont Summer Festival is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012.
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July 25, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
ken berkley leads $10,000 open jumper high score award standings
Ken Berkley of Flemington, NJ, is currently leading the standings for the $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Awards, Presented by Sir Ruly, Inc., at the halfway point of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Running July 4 through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm, the show has completed its first three weeks of competition with three weeks still to come as riders vie for the coveted bonus.
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July 22, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
young jumpers showcased at vermont summer festival
The next generation of grand prix horses took center stage during the first three weeks of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival horse show, running July 4 through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 21, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
devin ryan wins $30,000 Otter creek grand prix in vermont
Devin Ryan of Long Valley, NJ, captured victory in the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, Presented by Equinox Resort & Spa, held Saturday, July 21, during the third week of the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012.
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July 20, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
cory hardy and connor rise to the top in vermont
Cory Hardy of Littleton, MA, jumped to victory in the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 19, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 19, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
ken berkley continues winning streak in vermont
Ken Berkley of Flemington, NJ, captured victory in the $10,000 Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 19, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012.
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July 18, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
world championship hunter rider program returns to vermont
The World Championship Hunter Rider Program (WCHR) has returned to the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival horse show, which runs July 4 through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 17, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
syona shah claims adirondack-green mountain challenge
at Vermont Summer Festival

Syona Shah of Lexington, MA, was crowned the winner of the Adirondack-Green Mountain Challenge at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is taking place at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012.
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July 15, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
future show jumping stars shine in vermont
The future stars of show jumping are out in full force at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival horse show running July 4 through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 14, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
ken berkley wins $30,000 battenkill grand prix in vermont
Kenneth Berkley of Flemington, NJ, captured victory in the $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix held Saturday, July 14, during the second week of the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012.
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July 13, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
darragh kenny hunts to victory in vermont
Darragh Kenny of Ireland, emerged victorious in the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 12, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 12, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
kenneth berkley wins $10,000 five seasons welcome stake in vermont
Kenneth Berkley of Flemington, NJ, captured victory in the $10,000 Five Seasons Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 12, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012.
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July 11, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
vermont summer festival focuses on fun
It’s more than just the outstanding competition that draws exhibitors to the Vermont Summer Festival, running July 4 through 12, 2012 in East Dorset, VT.  It’s the focus on fun that has so many competitors returning year after year. 
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July 8, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
thomas cervelli and alissa kinsey win NAL Classics in Vermont
Thomas Cervelli of Hanover, MA, won the $1,500 NAL/WIHS Children’s Jumper Classic on Saturday, July 7, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012.
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July 7, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
kaitlin campbell dominates at vermont summer festival
Kaitlin Campbell of Brookeville, MD, proved you don’t have to be a professional in order to perform like one. The 20-year-old amateur competitor took first and second in the $30,000 Vermont Summer Special Grand Prix on Saturday, July 7, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Her victory with Rocky W comes just two days after winning the $10,000 Overland Sheepskin Co. Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 5.
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July 6, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
Genevieve zock wins $5,000 Hunter Derby in Vermont
Genevieve Zock of Scarsdale, NY, emerged victorious in the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 5, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 5, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
kaitlin campbell captures victory in vermont
Kaitlin Campbell of Brookeville, Maryland, captured victory in the $10,000 Overland Sheepskin Co. Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 5, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012.
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July 4, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
Opening Day at the Vermont Summer Festival
The annual Vermont Summer Festival horse show officially opened on Wednesday, July 4, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, kicking off six weeks of top hunter and jumper competition.
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June 25, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
lodging partners welcome vermont summer festival competitors
Competitors and spectators taking part in this year’s Vermont Summer Festival running July 4 through August 12 in East Dorset, Vermont will have a wide variety of lodging options to choose from..
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June 22, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
vermont summer festival welcomes back young jumpers
The next generation of grand prix horses will take center stage during the Vermont Summer Festival with the addition of five-year-old, six-year-old and seven and eight-year-old Young Jumper classes.
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June 19, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
top names course design at 2012 vermont summer festival
Six of the best course designers in the sport of show jumping will be showcasing their work in the grand prix ring during the Vermont Summer Festival running July 4 through August 12, 2012, in East Dorset, Vermont.
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June 5, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
manchester designer outlets returns as title sponsor of the $60,000 open welcome stake series at the vermont summer festival
Manchester Designer Outlets and the retail brands it represents will once again sponsor the weekly $10,000 Open Welcome Stake Series during the six-week Vermont Summer Festival show jumping competition taking place July 4 through August 12, 2012, in East Dorset, VT.
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May 24, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
vermont summer festival announces $15,000 hunter derby
Hunter competitors will enjoy time in the spotlight with the introduction of the $15,000 Hunter Derby, presented by Oughton Limited, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.  Running July 4 through August 12, 2012, the six-week hunter/jumper competition is the richest sporting event based on purse in the state of Vermont, offering more than $750,000 in prize money.
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May 21, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
vermont summfer festival now accepting electronic entries
Competitors taking part in the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival running July 4 through August 12 in East Dorset, VT, can now submit their entries electronically thanks to a new partnership with Equestrian Connect, a leading online service for horse show entry.
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April 25, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
GRAND PRIX SPONSORS SUPPORT THE VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL
The Vermont Summer Festival returns to East Dorset, Vermont, for six consecutive weeks of competition thanks to the support of its generous sponsors.  Running July 4 through August 12, 2012, the Vermont Summer Festival is the richest sporting event in the state of Vermont based on purse, offering more than $750,000 in prize money.
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March 5, 2012
East Dorset, Vermont
The vermont summer festival returns for 2012
The Vermont Summer Festival will return to East Dorset, Vermont, for six consecutive weeks of competition running July 4 through August 12, 2012.  New England’s largest hunter/jumper competition, the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival will offer more than $750,000 in prize money, making it the richest sporting event based on purse in the state of Vermont.
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2011
August 23, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darragh Kenny Tops $10,000 Open Jumper Awards, Presented by Sir Ruly, Inc.
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny topped the $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Awards, Presented by Sir Ruly, Inc., at the conclusion of the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival held July 6 to August 14 in East Dorset, VT
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August 19, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Nora Gray and Alyssa MacEachern Top Canadians at Vermont Summer Festival
Nora Gray and Alyssa MacEachern were crowned champions when the Canadian Circuit Awards were dispersed at the conclusion of the Vermont Summer Festival. The six-week equestrian competition was held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, Vermont, from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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August 15, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Kaley Pratt Claims $15,000 Children's/Adult Jump Classic in Vermont
Kaley Pratt of Gainesville, Florida, piloted Shane to victory in the $15,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic, Presented by Parlanti, on Sunday, August 14, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 14, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont

Darragh Kenny Closes Vermont Summer Festival with a Victory
Darragh Kenny of Ireland won the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, Presented by Purina, on Sunday, August 14, to close out the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival.  The six-week show jumping tournament took place from July 6 through August 14 at Harold Beebe Farm.
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August 13, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Nina Montross and Kaley Pratt Win at Vermont Summer Festival
Nina Montross of Bedford, New York, won the $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s Jumper Classic held Saturday, August 13, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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August 12, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darragh Kenny and Wannahave Win $10,000 Open Welcome Stake in Vermont
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny will be the best dressed man on the show circuit having claimed victory in the $10,000 Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, August 12, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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August 11, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Keri Kampsen On Top Again at Vermont Summer Festival
East Dorset, Vermont — Keri Kampsen riding Two Goals Farm’s On Top treated the crowd to a repeat performance as they took the top prize in the popular $5,000 Hunter Derby held Thursday, August 11, during the final week of the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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August 10, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Oughton Limited Ensures Vermont Circuit Champions Travel In Style
This year’s Vermont Summer Festival Circuit Champions - those horse and rider combinations who have garnered the most points in their division over the six weeks of the Festival - will receive a special prize, an equestrian chic tote bag from well-known equestrian lifestyle company OUGHTON LIMITED, located in Pawlet Vermont. 
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August 7, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darragh Kenny Splashes to Grand Prix Victory at Vermont Summer Festival
Darragh Kenny of Ireland and Obelix were the dampened but undaunted winners of the $30,000 Manchester and the Mountains Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors, on Sunday, August 7, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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August 6, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Sylvia de Toledo Shines at Vermont Summer Festival
Sylvia de Toledo of New York, New York, has encountered some major changes in her equestrian life over the past year, but the results have remained constant.  Last year de Toledo dominated the equitation ring at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont, and in 2011 she has continued that trend.
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August 5, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Zivago Takes Marylisa Leffler to the Top at Vermont Summer Festival
Marylisa Leffler of Brookville, Maryland, and Zivago won the popular $5,000 Hunter Derby held Thursday, August 4, during week five of the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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August 4, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darragh Kenny and Obelix Win $10,000 Open Welcome Stake in Vermont
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny claimed victory in the $10,000 Kenneth Cole Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, August 4, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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August 3, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Race Heats up for $15,000 Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic
Following four weeks of competition, a total of 61 riders have already qualified for the $15,000 Vermont Celebration Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic, Presented by Parlanti, to be held on the final day of the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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August 2, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darren Graziano Wraps Up Week Four with a Win in Vermont
Darren Graziano and his young mount Vernal bested a field of 21 to claim victory in the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix on Sunday, July 31, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 31, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darren Graziano and Vernal Win at Vermont Summer Festival
Darren Graziano of Brewster, New York, and his young mount Vernal bested a field of 21 to claim victory in the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix on Sunday, July 31, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 30, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Nina Montross Lands a One-Two Punch at Vermont Summer Festival
Nina Montross won and placed second in the $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s Jumper Classic, a qualifying competition for the $15,000 Vermont Celebration Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic, presented by Parlanti.  The $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s Jumper Classic was held Saturday, July 30, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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July 29, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darragh Kenny and Castello Win In Style at Vermont Summer Festival
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny riding Castello claimed victory in the $10,000 Giorgio Armani Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, held Friday, July 29, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 28, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Jeff Ayers and Abercrombie Dominate at Vermont Summer Festival
Jeff Ayers and Abercrombie dominated both rounds of competition to win the popular $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby held Thursday, July 28, at the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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July 27, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Jimmy Torano and Katina Top Open Jumpers at Vermont Summer Festival
Following two days of rest and relaxation in the beautiful Green Mountains, horses and riders returned to the show grounds for the fourth week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 25, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Week 3 Wrap-Up
Danielle Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Capitano won the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, Presented by Devoucoux, on Sunday, July 24, to conclude the third week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 24, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Danielle Torano and Capitano Triumph at Vermont Summer Festival
Danielle Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Capitano won the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, Presented by Devoucoux, on Sunday, July 24, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 23, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Susannah Wise Wins Again at Vermont Summer Festival
Although she changed horses from last week, the result was still the same for Susannah Wise, as she piloted her mount Grace to victory in the $2,500 NAL/WIHS Adult Jumper Classic, on Saturday, July 23, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  Wise took top honors in the same class last week with Tanzanite.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 22, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Megan Young Returns to Claim $10,000 Betsey Johnson Open Welcome
Megan Young of Mandarin, Florida, guided Calvados to victory in the $10,000 Betsey Johnson Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, July 22, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 21, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Keri Kampsen On Top in $2,500 WCHR Handy Hunter Challenge
at the Vermont Summer Festival

Keri Kampsen and Two Goals Farm’s On Top wowed the crowd by turning in a score of 94 to win the $2,500 WCHR Handy Hunter Challenge held July 21 at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.  The six-week equestrian competition is taking place at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 20, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Jordan stiller claims adirondack green mountain challenge at vermont summer festival
ordan Stiller of Needham, Massachusetts, was crowned the winner of the Adirondack-Green Mountain Challenge at the conclusion of week two of the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is taking place at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 17, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darragh Kenny Dashes to Grand Prix Victory at Vermont Summer Festival
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny won the $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix, Presented by Johnson Horse Transportation, on Sunday, July 17, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 16, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
11-Year-Old McKayla Langmeier Wins $5,000 Vermont Hunter Derby
Only 11 years old, McKayla Langmeier beat out 36 other entries to win the popular $5,000 Hunter Derby held July 14 at the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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July 15, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Kaitlin Campbell Claims Open Welcome at Vermont Summer Festival
Kaitlin Campbell won the $10,000 Five Seasons Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, July 15, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 14, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Ramsay Hanson Dominates Hunter Competition at Vermont Summer Festival
Ramsay Hanson was a double champion in the hunter divisions, taking home the Adult Amateur Hunter and the Adult Amateur Equitation championship titles during opening week of the Vermont Summer Festival running July 6 to August 14 in East Dorset, Vermont.
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July 13, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Jimmy Torano Opens Week Two With a Win in Vermont
Jimmy Torano opened the second week of competition in the Vermont Summer Festival with two top finishes on Wednesday, July 13, in East Dorset, Vermont.
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July 10, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Devin Ryan Races to Grand Prix Victory in Vermont
Devin Ryan and Roman Saluut won the $30,000 Vermont Summer Special Grand Prix, presented by The Equinox Resort and Spa, on Sunday, July 10, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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July 9, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Serena Gerry Scores Victory at Vermont Summer Festival
Serena Gerry of Locust Valley, New York, claimed victory in the $1,500 NAL/WIHS Children’s Jumper Classic held Saturday, July 9, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 8, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Devin Ryan Receives Warm Welcome at Vermont Summer Festival
Devin Ryan began the first week of the Vermont Summer Festival with a win in the $10,000 Vermont Bird Place Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, July 8, in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 7, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Emma Schauder Scores Victory at the Vermont Summer Festival
Emma Schauder of Greenwich, CT, won the WIHS Equitation Classic on Thursday, July 7, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 6, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Opening Day at the Vermont Summer Festival
The annual Vermont Summer Festival opened on Wednesday, July 6, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition runs from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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June 27 , 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
2011 Vermont Summer Festival Opens July 6th
The annual Vermont Summer Festival horse show once again returns to East Dorset, Vermont, for six consecutive weeks of show jumping competition running July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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June 3 , 2011
East Dorset, Vermont

Manchester Designer Outlets Sponsors $60,000 Open Welcome Stake Series at the Vermont Summer Festival
Manchester Designer Outlets and the retail brands it represents will once again be a major sponsor during the six-week Vermont Summer Festival horse show taking place July 6 to August 14, 2011, in East Dorset, VT.
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May 17, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont

2011 Vermont Summer Festival Prize List Now Available Online
The prize list for the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival is now available online at http://vt-summerfestival.com/prize.php. New England’s largest hunter/jumper competition will run for six consecutive weeks from July 6 through August 14, 2011 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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April 28, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont

Vermont Summer Festival Returns with Six Weeks of Show Jumping Competition
The annual Vermont Summer Festival will return to East Dorset, Vermont, for six consecutive weeks of competition running July 6 through August 14, 2011. New England’s largest hunter/jumper competition, the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival will offer more than $750,000 in prize money, making it the richest sporting event based on purse in the state of Vermont. The competition attracts the best athletes, including Olympic medalists, from across the country and around the globe to vie for top honors.
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April 15, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont

John D. Ammerman Inducted into Show Jumping Hall of Fame
John D. Ammerman was inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame on April 9, 2011, in Tampa, FL. In a special presentation held during the $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational in Raymond James Stadium, Ammerman, Leonard King and the horse, Good Twist, were inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame.
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2010
August 24, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Six Weeks of Top Competition Wraps Up at Vermont Summer Festival
The big winner at the 2010 Vermont Summer Festival proved to be 22-year-old Hillary Dobbs of Sussex, NJ. Throughout the six-week competition that ran from July 7 through August 15, 2010, Dobbs and her mount, Marengo, scored three major victories.
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August 22, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Canadians Rewarded at the Vermont Summer Festival
For the fifth year, the Vermont Summer Festival proudly offered $10,000 in bonus prize money to its neighbors from the north through the $10,000 Canadian Circuit Awards, presented by Ariat International, Inc. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival was held from July 7 to August 15, 2010, at the Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 17, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Alissa Kinsey and Grisset Work Hard for the Money at the Vermont Summer Festival
Alissa Kinsey of Ft. Meyers, FL, and Grisset, her exceptional bay mare, were the big winners in the inaugural $15,000 Children’s Adult Jumper Classic on August 15, the final day of competition at the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 15, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Texans Take Final Victory in Vermont
Tracy Fenney of Flower Mound, TX, riding MTM Timon laid claim to the top prize in the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, presented by Purina, on the final day of the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 14, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Chloe Simon and Arabeska Claim Victory at the Vermont Summer Festival
Chloe Simon, 15, of Port Washington, Long Island, NY, won the $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s Jumper Classic on Saturday, August 14, at the Vermont Summer Festival held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 13, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Three-peat for Hillary Dobbs and Marengo at the Vermont Summer Festival
Hillary Dobbs of Sussex, NJ, and Marengo won the $10,000 Polo/Ralph Lauren Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, for the third year in a row on Friday, August 13, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 13, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Governor Jim Douglas to Visit the Vermont Summer Festival
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas will attend the Vermont Summer Festival horse show in East Dorset, VT, on Sunday, August 15.
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August 12, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Circuit Championship Title for Grace Jackson and Enrico at the Vermont Summer Festival
Grace Jackson of Acton, MA, and Enrico were named Circuit Champions following their stellar performances at the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 11, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Samantha Perlman Shines in the Pony Divisions at the Vermont Summer Festival
Samantha Perlman, 13, of Garrison, NY, is dominating the Vermont Summer Festival Circuit Championship standings in the Children’s Hunter Pony division going into the sixth and final week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival, held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 10, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Week Five Belongs to Hillary Dobbs at the Vermont Summer Festival
Hillary Dobbs, 22, of Sussex, NJ, and her mount, Marengo, capped off week five at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT, by successfully defending their title in the $30,000 Manchester & The Mountains Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors, on Sunday, August 8.
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August 9, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Ian Silitch and Rivano are Top Class at the Vermont Summer Festival
Ian Silitch was one of several new arrivals for the fifth week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 8, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Hillary Dobbs and Marengo Repeat Winning Performance in Vermont
Hillary Dobbs, 22, of Sussex, NJ, and her mount, Marengo, successfully defended their title to win the $30,000 Manchester & The Mountains Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors, on Sunday, August 8, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 7, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Sylvia de Toledo and Spock are out of this World in Vermont
Sylvia de Toledo of New York, NY, has spent a lot of time in the winner’s circle at the Vermont Summer Festival, running July 7 to August 15 in East Dorset, VT.
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August 5, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Rain Does Not Deter Eye Spy at the Vermont Summer Festival
Courtney Boyd of Wellington, FL, riding Eye Spy won the First Year Green Hunter Championship title on Thursday, August 5, during the fifth of six weeks of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 4, 2010
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Cool Breezes and Hot Competition at the Vermont Summer Festival
Tracy Magness not only brought her horses up from Baltimore, MD, she brought the entire family to the Manchester and the Mountains Horse Show, the fifth of six weeks of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival, held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 4, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Charlie Jacobs Soars to Victory at the Vermont Summer Festival
Charlie Jacobs of Boston, MA, continued his family’s domination in the Grand Prix ring at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT, with his victory aboard Leap Of Joy in the $10,000 Betsey Johnson Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets.
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August 3, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Vermont Summer Festival – Week Four Wrap-Up
Chris Ewanouski and Vertigo claimed victory in the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors, on Sunday, August 1, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 1, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Chris Ewanouski Conquers the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix
Chris Ewanouski and Vertigo claimed victory in the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors, on Sunday, August 1, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 31, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Best Case Scenario is All Blue at the Vermont Summer Festival
Vivian Yowan and Best Case Scenario were unbeatable in the Large Pony Hunter division during the fourth of six weeks of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 29, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Tobias and Vipman W Shine at the Vermont Summer Festival
Kimberly Tobias was very proud of her young jumper Vipman W, as she left the ring with the top prize in the 1.10 meter jumper class on Thursday, July 29, at the Vermont Summer Festival, held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 28, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Winsom Wins Some for Torano at the Vermont Summer Festival
Winsom is helping rider Jimmy Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, stay at the top of the standings for the $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Award, sponsored by Sir Ruly, Inc., at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 26, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

The Jacobs Family Finds Success at the Vermont Summer Festival
Louis, Joan and Charlotte Jacobs of East Aurora, NY, spent lots of time in the winner’s circle during week three of the 2010 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 25, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Hat Trick for Louis Jacobs and Kachina at the Vermont Summer Festival
Louis Jacobs of East Aurora, NY, and his big chestnut mare Kachina claimed their third victory of the 2010 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT, this time winning the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, Presented by Devoucoux, on Sunday, July 25.
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July 24, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Savannah’s Stellar Performances Give Casey Green Top Honors at the Vermont Summer Festival
Casey Green of Westport, CT, was named Best Child Rider on a Horse during the third week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 23, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

LOUIS JACOBS IS SINGING IN THE RAIN AT VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL
Louis Jacobs of East Aurora, NY, won the $10,000 Hickey Freeman/Bobby Jones Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, July 23, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 22, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

HUNTERS SHOW THEIR HANDINESS AT THE VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL
he sound of a horn called the riders to the ring for the $2,500 World Championship Hunter Rider Handy Hunter Challenge held July 22 during the third week of competition in the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 21, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

The Race Is On! World Championship Hunter Rider Qualifier at the Vermont Summer Festival
The First Year Green Working Hunters got the competition underway for the third of six weeks comprising the Vermont Summer Festival, held at the Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 18, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Hillary Dobbs Claims $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix in Vermont
Hillary Dobbs of Sussex, NJ, and Marengo won the $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix, Presented by The Equinox Resort, on Sunday, July 18, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 14, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Canada’s Lisa Balaz Claims Children’s Jumper Championship in Vermont
Canada’s Lisa Balaz, 18, made her first trip to the Vermont Summer Festival worthwhile, winning the High Children’s Jumper Championship during the opening week of competition in East Dorset, VT.
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July 14, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show Has Huge Economic Impact on Manchester Area
East Dorset, Vermont — The Vermont Summer Festival, the richest sporting event in the state, has a huge economic impact on the state of Vermont and the Manchester area with approximately $18 million spent locally on goods and services throughout the duration of the six-week competition.
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July 11, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Young Guns Battle for Victory in Vermont Grand Prix
Addison Phillips, 21, emerged victorious over 19-year-old Laura Tobak in the $30,000 Vermont Summer Special Grand Prix, Presented by Johnson Horse Transportation, held Sunday, July 11, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 10, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Hannah Piersiak Takes Two Victories at Vermont Summer Festival
Hannah Piersiak, 15, of Needham, MA, topped the THIS Children’s Medal as well as the NAL/WIHS Children’s Classic on Saturday, July 10, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 9, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Judy Garofalo Torres Enjoys Fashionable Win at Vermont Summer Festival
udy Garofalo Torres of Dover Plains, NY, won the $10,000 Giorgio Armani Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, July 9, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 8, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Lillie Keenan is Top of the Class at Vermont Summer Festival
Lillie Keenan of New York, NY, and Valedictorian topped the class in the WIHS Equitation Classic held Thursday, July 8, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 7, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Opening day at the vermont summer festival
The annual Vermont Summer Festival horse show officially opened on Wednesday, July 7, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, Vermont, kicking off six weeks of top hunter and jumper competition.
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July 1, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Circuit Awards Up for Grabs at Vermont Summer Festival
The Vermont Summer Festival will once again feature two prestigious circuit awards, the $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Awards, Presented by Sir Ruly, Inc., and the $10,000 Canadian Circuit Awards, presented by Ariat International, Inc.
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June 19, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Devoucoux RENEWS SPONORSHIP FOR THE 2010 VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL
The Vermont Summer Festival is pleased to welcome back Devoucoux as a Grand Prix sponsor of the six-week show jumping competition taking place July 7 to August 15, 2010, in East Dorset, Vermont.
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June 10 , 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Manchester Designer Outlets Continues to Sponsor $60,000 Open Welcome Stake Series at the Vermont Summer Festival
Manchester Designer Outlets and the retail brands it represents will once again be a major sponsor during the six-week Vermont Summer Festival horse show taking place July 7 to August 15, 2010, in East Dorset, VT.
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June 7, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Top Course Designers at 2010 Vermont Summer Festival
Six of the best course designers in the business will be showcasing their work in the all-weather grand prix ring during the Vermont Summer Festival running July 7 through August 15, 2010, in East Dorset, Vermont.
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May 14, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show to Host WCHR Hunter Event
The Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show, held from July 7 to August 15 in East Dorset, VT, was recently selected by the American Hunter Jumper Federation (AHJF) to host a World Championship Hunter Rider Event (WCHR) during the third week of competition.
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April 28, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Vermont Summer Festival Named Top Ten Summer Event
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has named the Vermont Summer Festival horse show one of the ‘Top Ten Summer Events’ in the state of Vermont.
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March 12, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Vermont Summer Festival Hosts Six Weeks of Show Jumping Competition
The annual Vermont Summer Festival will return to East Dorset, Vermont, for six consecutive weeks of competition running July 7 through August 15, 2010.
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