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PRESS RELEASES - VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL
2007
August 22, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Circuit Champion Awards Distributed at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
In a unique marketing initiative, the 2007 Vermont Summer Festival offered three circuit championship awards worth a total of $30,000 to reward consistent competitors at this year's horse show. The largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, the six-week Vermont Summer Festival was held from July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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August 19, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Norman Dello Joio Victorious in $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix To Conclude the 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
Norman Dello Joio won the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix to conclude six weeks of competition at the 2007 Vermont Summer Festival. The largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, the Vermont Summer Festival took place July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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August 18, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Canada's Covert Claims Championship Title at the Vermont Summer Festival
For the second year in a row, Angela Covert-Lawrence claimed the Regular Working Hunter Circuit Championship at the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show. The largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, the Vermont Summer Festival is a six-week competition taking place from July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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August 17, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Fashionable Win for Kirk Webby in $10,000 BCBG Max Azria Welcome Stake at the Vermont Summer Festival
New Zealand native Kirk Webby rode Sitah to victory in Friday's $10,000 BCBG Max Azria Open Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on the final week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show. The largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, the Vermont Summer Festival is a six-week competition taking place from July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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August 16, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Dobbs Dominates $3,000 NAL Speed Victory at the Vermont Summer Festival
Hillary Dobbs of Sussex, NJ, won the $3,000 NAL Open Speed competition riding Marengo during the sixth and final week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show. The largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, the Vermont Summer Festival is a six-week competition taking place from July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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August 15, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show Welcomed by Local Community
Each year, the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show and its participants are warmly welcomed into the Manchester community. A six-week equestrian show jumping competition, the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show is held at Harold Beebe Farm on Route 7, just north of Manchester.
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August 12, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Double Victory for Dello Joio at the Vermont Summer Festival
Hot off his victory in Friday's $10,000 Giorgio Armani Open Welcome Stake, Norman Dello Joio of Wellington, FL, returned to the ring on Sunday, August 12, to win the $30,000 Manchester and the Mountains Grand Prix and conclude the fifth week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival. The largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, the Vermont Summer Festival is a six-week competition taking place from July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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August 11, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Gina Gazzara Grasps Victory at the Vermont Summer Festival
Gina Gazzara proved that first was best by winning the $2,500 NAL Adult Amateur Jumper Classic on Saturday, August 11, during the fifth week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival. The largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, the Vermont Summer Festival is a six-week competition taking place from July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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August 10, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Norman Dello Joio Storms to Victory at the Vermont Summer Festival
Norman Dello Joio of Wellington, FL, won the $10,000 Giorgio Armani Open Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, August 10, during the fifth week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival. The largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, the Vermont Summer Festival is a six-week competition taking place from July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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August 9, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Callie Seaman Sweeps USEF Talent Search at the Vermont Summer Festival
Callie Seaman of Greenwich, CT, won the Platinum Performance USEF Talent Search on Thursday, August 9, during the fifth week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival. The largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, the Vermont Summer Festival is a six-week competition taking place from July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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August 8, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Jimmy Torano Flies to Victory at the Vermont Summer Festival
Jimmy Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Aguila won the $2,500 Open Jumper on Wednesday, August 8, to open the 'Manchester and the Mountains Horse Show', the fifth week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival. The largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, the Vermont Summer Festival is a six-week competition taking place from July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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August 5, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Sulu Rose Reed Rises to the Occasion at the Vermont Summer Festival
Sulu Rose Reed won the $30,000 Mt. Equinox Grand Prix, presented by The Equinox Resort & Spa, on Sunday, August 5, to close out week four of the Vermont Summer Festival. The largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, the Vermont Summer Festival is a six-week competition taking place from July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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August 4, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Amber Henter Makes it Two in a Row at the Vermont Summer Festival
Amber Henter of St. Petersburg, FL, claimed the $1,500 NAL/WIHS Children's Jumper Classic for the second week in a row on Saturday, August 4, at the Vermont Summer Festival. The largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, the Vermont Summer Festival is a six-week competition taking place from July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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August 3, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Alan Korotkin and Rocketman Blast to Victory in $10,000 Tumi Open Welcome Stake at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
Alan Korotkin and Rocketman claimed victory in the $10,000 Tumi Open Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, August 3, at the Vermont Summer Festival. The largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, the Vermont Summer Festival is a six-week competition taking place from July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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August 2, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Current Point Standings for Circuit Champion Awards at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
The 2007 Vermont Summer Festival is pleased to offer three unique circuit championship awards to recognize the achievements of outstanding competitors at this year's event. The largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, the Vermont Summer Festival is a six-week competition taking place from July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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July 31, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show Has Huge Economic Impact
The Vermont Summer Festival, the largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, has a huge economic impact on the state of Vermont with approximately $20 million spent locally on goods and services throughout the duration of the six-week competition.
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July 29, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Holly Orlando Takes Great Pleasure in First Career Grand Prix Victory at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
Riding in her sixth career grand prix, Holly Orlando of Wellington, FL, and Great Pleasure triumphed for her first victory in the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, sponsored by Devoucoux Saddles, on Sunday, July 29. Orlando was victorious over Steven Weiss and VDL Nuit de Pomme, as well as brothers Charlie and Louis Jacobs. The Vermont Summer Festival, a six-week hunter/jumper competition that runs until August 19, features the world’s top equestrian athletes competing amid the scenic Green Mountains.
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July 28, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Maggie Lang and Archmage Crowned Adult Amateur 18-35 Hunter Champions at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
Hunter competition heated up on Saturday at the Vermont Summer Festival as the non-professional athletes took their turn in the spotlight competing in the adult, children, and pony divisions. The six-week hunter/jumper competition runs until August 19 and features the world’s top equestrian athletes competing amid the scenic Green Mountains at Harold Beebe Farm north of Manchester, VT.
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July 27, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Louis Jacobs and Kachina Win $10,000 Hickey-Freeman/Bobby Jones Open Welcome Stake at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
In only their second week competing in the open jumper division, Louis Jacobs of East Aurora, NY, and Kachina posted their first victory in Friday’s $10,000 Hickey-Freeman/Bobby Jones Open Jumper Welcome Stake, sponsored by Manchester Designer Outlets. The competition was a highlight on the schedule of week three at the Vermont Summer Festival, a six-week hunter/jumper event featuring the world’s top equestrian athletes running until August 19.
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July 26, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Jimmy Torano and Marlo Race to Victory in $3,000 NAL Open Jumper Speed at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
Speed was the name of the game in the grand prix ring at the Vermont Summer Festival on Thursday and Jimmy Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, was the fastest to win the $3,000 NAL Open Jumper Speed class riding Marlo. The Vermont Summer Festival, a six-week hunter/jumper competition running until August 19, features the world’s top equestrian athletes competing amid the scenic Green Mountains at Harold Beebe Farm.
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July 25, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Hillary Simpson Rides Shane to Victory at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
The third week of the Vermont Summer Festival, a six-week hunter/jumper competition running through August 19, began on Wednesday, July 25, with action in five rings. Offering more than $750,000 in prize money, the Vermont Summer Festival attracts the world’s top equestrian athletes to its competition grounds set amid the picturesque Green Mountains.
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July 22, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Tiffany Cornacchio and Blast Off Take Top Spot in $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
In Sunday’s $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix, presented by Hand Motors, 24-year-old Tiffany Cornacchio of Wellington, FL, scored her first career grand prix win with seven-year-old Blast Off, who is owned by Kate Goodman. Hillary Dobbs and Quincy B were just off the pace for second place while Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Gentle R finished third. The Vermont Summer Festival, a six-week hunter/jumper competition that runs until August 19, features the world’s top equestrian athletes competing amid the picturesque Green Mountains.
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July 21, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Krystyna Metcalf and Aron Win NAL/WIHS Adult Jumper Classic at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
For the adult amateur jumper competitors at the Vermont Summer Festival, the highlight of their week is the $1,500 NAL/WIHS Adult Jumper Classic and, on Saturday, Krystyna Metcalf of Providence, RI, rode Aron to victory. The Vermont Summer Festival is a six-week hunter/jumper competition that runs until August 19 and features the world's top equestrian athletes competing amid the picturesque Green Mountains.
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July 20, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Joe Fargis and Diams III Speed to Victory in $10,000 Escada Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets
In Friday’s $10,000 Escada Welcome Stake, Joe Fargis of Middleburg, VA, and Diams III proved that age does not matter in top show jumping competition. The 59-year-old rider and 16-year-old selle francais mare led the victory gallop over 30 other entries. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival hunter/jumper horse show runs until August 19 and features the world’s top equestrian athletes competing amid the picturesque Green Mountains.
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July 19, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Kudos! and Shachine Belle Victorious in First Year Green Hunters at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
The ‘Manchester Summer Festival’ continued Thursday with action in five rings. The professional hunter divisions were a top draw, and in the First Year Green Working Hunters, Shachine Belle of Farmington, CT, won the championship on Kudos! owned by Amber Henter. The Vermont Summer Festival, a six-week hunter/jumper competition that runs until August 19, features the world's top equestrian athletes competing amid the picturesque Green Mountains.
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July 18, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Jimmy Torano Takes Top Prizes at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
The ‘Manchester Summer Special’, the second of six weeks of equestrian competition at the Vermont Summer Festival, began Wednesday, July 18, with action in five all-weather rings. Despite the inclement weather, classes went smoothly especially in the grand prix ring where Jimmy Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, finished first and second in both the Level 6 Jumper competition and the Open Jumper class.
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July 15, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Kirk Webby and Sitah Score Victory in $30,000 Vermont Summer Special Grand Prix
Despite a downpour of rain during his jump-off ride, New Zealander Kirk Webby flew to the finish on Sitah to win the $30,000 Vermont Summer Special Grand Prix during the first week of the Vermont Summer Festival. Canadian Beth Underhill finished second on Magdaline while another New Zealand native, Sharn Wordley, rode Mr. Flanagan to third.
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July 14, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Zazou Hoffman Flies to First in $1,500 NAL/WIHS Children’s Jumper Classic at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
Thirty-three horses competed in Saturday’s NAL/WIHS Children’s Jumper Classic and 15-year-old Zazou Hoffman of Santa Monica, CA, was the fastest in the jump-off for victory at the Vermont Summer Festival. The six-week hunter/jumper competition runs until August 19 and features the world's top equestrian athletes competing amid the picturesque Green Mountains.
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July 13, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Sharn Wordley Finishes First and Second in $10,000 Open Jumper Welcome Stake at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
In perfect weather at the scenic Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, Vermont, the Vermont Summer Festival held its first $10,000 Open Jumper Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets. The Vermont Summer Festival is a six-week hunter/jumper competition that runs until August 19 and features the world's top equestrian athletes competing amid the picturesque Green Mountains.
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July 12, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Sara Green Wins Platinum Performance USEF Show Jumping Talent Search at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
The first of six weeks of competition in the 2007 Vermont Summer Festival is underway at the scenic Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, Vermont. The hunter/jumper equestrian competition runs until August 19 and features the world’s top equestrian athletes competing amid the picturesque Green Mountains.
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July 11, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Six-Week Circuit Kicks Off at 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
The 2007 Vermont Summer Festival opened on Wednesday, July 11, at the Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, Vermont. The six-week hunter/jumper competition runs until August 19 and features the world's top equestrian athletes competing amid the picturesque Green Mountains.
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July 11, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Devoucoux Renews Grand Prix Sponsorship for the 2007 Vermont Summer Festival
The Vermont Summer Festival is pleased to welcome Devoucoux as a returning Grand Prix sponsor of the six-week show jumping competition taking place July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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May 9, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

ARIAT to Sponsor Hunter High Score Award at Vermont Summer Festival
Ariat International will be the presenting sponsor of the new $10,000 Ariat Green and Working Hunter High Score Award during the six-week Vermont Summer Festival taking place July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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April 17, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

Manchester Designer Outlets to Sponsor $60,000 Open Welcome Stake Series at the Vermont Summer Festival
Manchester Designer Outlets and the retail brands it represents will sponsor all six $10,000 Open Welcome Stake classes during the six-week Vermont Summer Festival taking place July 11 to August 19, 2007, in East Dorset, VT.
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January 31, 2007
East Dorset, Vermont

The Equinox Resort & Spa Renews Grand Prix Sponsorship with the Vermont Summer Festival
For the sixth consecutive year, The Equinox Resort & Spa has partnered with the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show as a Grand Prix presenting sponsor.
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