Jimmy Torano Takes $30,000 Mt. Equinox Grand Prix at Vermont Summer Festival
No stranger to the winner's circle at the Vermont Summer Festival, Jimmy Torano of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, piloted Ralvesther to the win in the $30,000 Mt. Equinox Grand Prix, Sponsored by Equinox Resort & Spa, during Week 3 of the Vermont Summer Festival running July 12 to August 13 in East Dorset, Vermont.
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Lissa Bachner Overcomes the Odds to Take Three Championship Titles at Vermont Summer Festival
For the third week in a row, Lissa Bachner of Baltimore, Maryland, claimed the NAL Adult Amateur Hunter Classic during the third week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival running July 12 to August 13 in East Dorset, Vermont.
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Alan Korotkin Rockets to Victory in Vermont's $10,000 Mini Prix
Alan Korotkin of Wellington, Florida, and Rocketman made another trip the winner's circle at the Vermont Summer Festival, claiming the $10,000 Hickey Freeman/Bobby Jones Factory Store Mini Prix, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets. The five-week Vermont Summer Festival runs July 12 to August 13 in East Dorset, Vermont.
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Katie McDaniel's Gamble Pays off with Casino in USEF Show Jumping Talent Search
Katie McDaniel gambled and won, riding Casino to victory in the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search held Thursday, July 27, during Week 3 of the five-week Vermont Summer Festival running July 12 to August 13 in East Dorset, Vermont.
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Jump Canada Launches Hall of Fame
The Jump Canada Hall of Fame will be launched on November 5 in a special induction ceremony to be held in Toronto, ON. Following years of planning, the Jump Canada Hall of Fame will officially be launched to honour outstanding contributions to hunter/jumper sport in Canada. A black-tie gala, including the induction ceremony and dinner, will be held Sunday, November 5, 2006, in the Imperial Ballroom of the Royal York Hotel.
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‘On the Canadian Scene’, with Jennifer Ward
There is a star rising in the west and her name is Tamie Phillips. When an ambitious young rider decides to take a run at entering the top ranks of show jumping, more often than not, their first step is to go out and buy a couple of horses in Europe.  Tamie Phillips took a different path - a dozen years ago she started a modest breeding program in northern British Columbia.  Defying the predictions of many members of the Canadian show jumping community, she has reached the upper echelons with her own homebred horses.
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Ontario Names Show Jumping Team for North American Young Riders’ Championship
Ontario has named its Show Jumping Team for the 2006 CN North American Young Riders’ Championship taking place August 1-6 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA.
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Holland's Wilhelm Grave Guides Oselli to Victory in $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix Sponsored by Devoucoux at the 2006 Vermont Summer Festival
Wilhelm Grave, 23, of The Netherlands aboard Oselli topped a field of 21 horses to win the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix Sponsored by Devoucoux held Sunday, July 23, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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Ludo Philippaerts is Unstoppable
The fourth leg of the Global Champions Tour (GCT), sponsored by CN and CN WorldWide, became cause for celebration for Ludo Philippaerts. The Belgian, who had already won two classes during CSI5* Estoril, emerged victorious in Sunday's 150,000 euros "Costa do Estoril" Grand Prix.
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Abigail Crowell and Bennington Claim Victory in Show Circuit Magazine Children’s Medal at the 2006 Vermont Summer Festival
Abigail “Abby” Crowell, entered the ring ranked third in the National Standings for the Show Circuit Magazine National Children’s Medal, and will maintain her status as one of the top riders in the country as she claimed victory in Saturday’s Show Circuit Magazine Children’s Medal class at the Vermont Summer Festival. The competition was one of Saturday’s featured classes during Week 2 (July 19-23) of the five-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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Philippaerts Delighted to Win in Estoril
In the first big class of CSI5* Estoril, worth 40,000 Euros, the leader of the Global Champions Tour ranking, Ludo Philippaerts, was successful once again. In the 1.50m jump-off round, the Belgian crossed the finish line riding Parco in 39.72 seconds. He took tremendous joy in the fact that he finished in front of his fellow countryman Dirk Demeersman, who’s time was 40.54 seconds. “He beat me last week in the Grand Prix at a Belgian international show," explained Philippaerts of the rivalry. "I was first to go and we were really quick, and then he came at the end and beat me. This morning, I told him, if you go clear I am going to beat you today!” And that’s exactly what he did. In the end, it was third place for Demeersman and Clinton as Jessica Kürten (IRL) and Castle Forbes Maike became the runner-ups in a time of 40.48 seconds.
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Jimmy Torano and Marlo Win $10,000 Mini Prix Sponsored by the Escada Company Store and Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets at the 2006 Vermont Summer Festival
It was déjà vu for Jimmy Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and the big gray mare Marlo, winners of Friday’s $10,000 Mini Prix Sponsored by the Escada Company Store at the Manchester Classic Horse Show running July 16-23 in East Dorset, Vermont.
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Ainsley Vince is Invincible in Canadian Young Horse Jumper Development Series
Ainsley Vince proved to dominate the majority of classes held as part of the 2006 Canadian Young Horse Jumper Development Series on July 14 and 15 at the 'Kubota' Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament in Ottawa, ON.
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Second Annual 'Linking the Steps' Dressage Symposium
The second annual 'Linking the Steps' Dressage Symposium will be held October 7 and 8 at the Royal Canadian Riding Academy in Cedar Valley, ON, just north of Toronto.
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‘On the Canadian Scene’, with Jennifer Ward
After two back-to-back weeks of show jumping in Blainville and Ottawa, you have to take your hat off to Mr. Eric Lamaze. Riding Hickstead, the 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion he has been named to the World Equestrian Games (WEG) Team with, Lamaze proved to be Sunday's best two weeks running.  In Blainville, he topped an eight-horse jump-off to take the $70,000 Grand Prix Jumping du Quebec World Cup Qualifier and, in Ottawa, he was his own toughest competition, winning the $60,000 'Kubota' Big Ben Memorial Grand Prix while also finishing runner-up with Ronaldo.  Conrad Homfeld, one of five course designers waiting to hear if he will get the job at the 2008 Olympic Games, built both courses.
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Canada’s Christi McQuaker Wins $3,000 Open NAL Speed at the Vermont Summer Festival
Christi McQuaker, 34, of Schomberg, Ontario, Canada, aboard her eight-year-old Belgian mare Ella won Thursday's $3,000 Open Speed III, a Level 7 class in the North American League (NAL) Speed Series, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset. The action marks day two of the Manchester Classic Horse Show (July 19-23), the second of five weeks comprising the 2006 Vermont Summer Festival.
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CSI Estoril – Top Sport Jumps Into Holiday Destination
Portugal will host the fourth leg of the Global Champions Tour (GCT) during CSI5* Estoril from July 21-23. The horse show offers 330.000 euros in prize money and will be ranked as a 5-star event by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) for the first time.
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Dick Carvin and Hazel Kick Off Week 2 of the 2006 Vermont Summer Festival
The 'Manchester Classic Horse Show' opened on Wednesday, kicking off Week 2 (July 19-23) of the five-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont. Dick Carvin, based out of Meadow Grove Farm in Lakeview Terrace, California, rode Hazel for owner Priscilla Tampkin and her China Blue Farm to victory in the featured class in the Grand Prix ring, the $2,500 Open Jumper. This week’s course designer is Michel Vaillancourt of Canada, Individual Silver Medalist at the 1976 Olympic Games.
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Local Rider Adam Hickey Cleans Up at Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament
Adam Hickey of Almonte, ON cleaned up at the 'KUBOTA' Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament held July 12-16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON.
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Alan Korotkin and Rocketman Win $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix Sponsored by Hand Motors at the 2006 Vermont Summer Festival
Alan Korotkin of Wellington, Florida, topped a field of 31 horses to claim victory in the $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix, Sponsored by Hand Motors, in East Dorset, Vermont, on Sunday, July 16. The finale show jumping class wrapped up Week 1, the ‘Manchester Summer Festival’ (July 12-16), of the five-week Vermont Summer Festival. Show jumping action continues next week with the Manchester Classic Horse Show (July 19-23).
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Eric Lamaze Heats Up 'Kubota' Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament
Alana Aird of Oakville, ON topped the 'Classic Hunter Pony Challenge' at the 'KUBOTA' Capital Classic Horse Show held July 12-16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON.
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Alana Aird Tops Pony Classic at Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament
Alana Aird of Oakville, ON topped the 'Classic Hunter Pony Challenge' at the 'KUBOTA' Capital Classic Horse Show held July 12-16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON.
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Allyson Hawkes Soars to Victory at 'Kubota' Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament
American Allyson Hawkes crossed the border and soared to victory in the $35,000 Brookstreet Jumping Derby at the 'Kubota' Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament. The international equestrian event ends July 16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON.
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Sarah Johnstone Sweeps Maclay Medal at Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament
Sarah Johnstone of Aurora, ON, topped the Maclay Medal at the ‘KUBOTA’ Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament running July 12-16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON.
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Sarah Flink Aboard Aracona Z Wins Show Circuit Magazine Children’s Medal at the 2006 Vermont Summer Festival
Sarah Flink, 17, of Charlestown, Massachusetts, topped a field of 25 riders on Saturday to win the Show Circuit Magazine Children’s Medal for Week 1, the ‘Manchester Summer Festival’ (July 12-16), of the five-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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Jimmy Torano and Ralvesther Claim Victory in $10,000 Polo Ralph Lauren Mini Prix at the Vermont Summer Festival
Jimmy Torano notched another win aboard Ralvesther at the 2006 Vermont Summer Festival, claiming victory in the $10,000 Polo Ralph Lauren Mini Prix on Friday, the first in the series of five Mini Prix events presented by Manchester Designer Outlets. The $10,000 Polo Ralph Lauren Mini Prix was the featured Friday class of Week 1, the 'Manchester Summer Festival' (July 12-16), of the five-week Vermont Summer Festival at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, Vermont. In addition to the $3,000 prize money awarded to the Mini Prix winner, Torano received a $1,000 gift card that can be used at any Polo Ralph Lauren store nationwide.
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Eric Lamaze Enjoys Warm Welcome at Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament
It was an evening of thrills and spills in the $20,000 Open Welcome Stake at the 'Kubota' Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament. The international show jumping tournament runs July 12-16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON.
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Canadian Young Horse Development Series Introduces Exciting Changes
The Canadian Young Horse Jumper Development Series has introduced some exciting new changes for 2006. Most importantly, the Series has evolved to take on a national stature, including the introduction of a Western Championship. While several western venues will host Young Horse classes, the Western Final will be held during the CSI-W Thunderbird Summer Festival in Langley, BC, from August 23 to 27.
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Local Rider Wins at Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament
Taylor Brooks of Vars, ON, claimed the Reserve Championship of the Children’s Hunter division at the ‘KUBOTA’ Capital Classic Horse Show running July 12-16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON. The 15-year-old's success started on Wednesday when she piloted Monaco, her 11-year-old selle francais gelding, around the two 'over fences' classes, placing fourth and fifth. The duo came back on Friday and stepped it up, placing first as well as fourth in their two classes. Brooks' results over the two days put her in second place overall in her division, making her the Reserve Children's Hunter Champion from a field of 17 entries from across Ontario and Quebec.
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Julie Welles Wins USEF Show Jumping Talent Search and USEF Medal at Vermont Summer Festival
Julie Welles, 18, of West Simsbury, Connecticut, riding Littlefoot logged two major victories today at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont, winning both the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search and the USEF Medal. “It was a good day, I’m happy,” said Welles, and credited her horse, “He was very good. It’s a good feeling.”
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American Domination at Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament
Chris Kappler emerged the winner on Thursday at the 'Kubota' Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament. The international show jumping tournament runs July 12-16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON.
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Jimmy Torano and Ralvesther Win Open Jumper on Opening Day of 2006 Vermont Summer Festival
The 2006 Vermont Summer Festival opened today to relentless rain but plucky exhibitors participated in five rings of competition on the first day of Week 1, the 'Manchester Summer Festival', at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, Vermont.
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Olympic Gold Medallist Joe Fargis Claims First Victory at Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament
American Olympian Joe Fargis claimed the first win of the Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament on Wednesday. The international show jumping tournament runs July 12-16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON.
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‘On the Canadian Scene’, with Jennifer Ward
One Grand Prix rider stood out at the CSI-W Blainville Jumping International held July 5-9 in Blainville, Quebec.  With big wins both Friday and Saturday, as well as two horses in the jump-off for the $60,000 Grand Prix Jumping du Quebec World Cup Qualifier, John Pearce proved to be at the top of his game.
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Collingwood Horse Show Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Collingwood Horse Show will celebrate its 20th anniversary when it hosts the CSI-W Collingwood Festival from August 9-13 followed by the 'Kubota' Collingwood Classic from August 16-20, 2006.
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‘Kubota’ Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament
The ‘Kubota’ Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament once again jumps into the Nation’s Capital, taking place July 12-16 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON. The five-day international competition will feature the world’s top show jumping athletes including Olympic, World Championship and Pan American Games veterans. Local competitors of note include eight-time Olympian Ian Millar of Perth, ON.
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Distant Star Secures Win in Canadian Young Horse Development Series
Roberto Teran and Distant Star 3E claimed the Seven and Eight-Year-Old Division at the latest installment of the 2006 Canadian Young Horse Jumper Development Series held on June 30 at the Cornerstone Horse Show in Barrie, ON.
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Eric Lamaze Claims Grand Prix Victory at Blainville Jumping International
For the first time in his career, Montreal-born Eric Lamaze claimed the $70,000 Grand Prix Jumping du Quebec World Cup Qualifier at the CSI-W Blainville Jumping International on Sunday, July 9.
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John Pearce Claims Second Victory at Blainville Jumping International
John Pearce claimed his second consecutive victory at the CSI-W Blainville Jumping International by winning the $25,000 Challenge Desjardins on Saturday, July 8.
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John Pearce Wins Open Welcome at Blainville Jumping International
John Pearce was the winner of the $20,000 Open Welcome held Friday, July 7, at the CSI-W Blainville Jumping International. The international show jumping competition takes place from July 5-9 at the Blainville Equestrian Park in Blainville, QC.
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Chris Kappler Continues to Dominate at Blainville Jumping International
For the second day in a row, it was American Chris Kappler who stood in the winner's circle at the CSI-W Blainville Jumping International on Thursday, July 6. The international show jumping competition takes place from July 5-9 at the Blainville Equestrian Park in Blainville, QC.
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Olympic Gold Medallist Chris Kappler Opens Blainville International with a Win
Chris Kappler of the United States opened the CSI-W Blainville Jumping International with a win on Wednesday, July 5.  The international show jumping competition runs from July 5-9 at the Blainville Equestrian Park in Blainville, QC.
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‘On the Canadian Scene’, with Jennifer Ward
There is something truly magical about the 'Freestyle Extravaganza' held on Saturday night to close out the annual CDI3* Blainville Dressage International. Having just celebrated its eighth year, Blainville hosts the longest running World Cup Qualifying dressage competition in all of Canada and is one of the sport's greatest success stories....
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Jean-Claude Van Geenberghe Victorious at CSIO Lummen
Jean-Claude Van Geenberghe celebrated Grand Prix victory at the CSIO5* Lummen, BEL, held June 29 to July 2, 2006. Representing the Ukraine in competition, Van Geenberghe is also a prominent Rider Ambassador for JustWorld International, a not-for-profit organization working in impoverished countries for the benefit of underprivileged children.
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Show Jumping's Best Come Back to Blainville
The world's best show jumping athletes will converge in Blainville, QC, from July 5-9 for the 18th edition of the CSI-W Blainville Jumping International.
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Quebec's Evi Strasser Thrills the Crowds at Blainville Dressage International
In dramatic conclusion to the CDI3* Blainville Dressage International held June 28 to July 1, Quebec's own Evi Strasser thrilled the crowds by winning the Grand Prix Freestyle.
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