Lexington, KY – October 11, 2012 – The city of Lexington has always been rich with not only the bluegrass fields, but also the gem of the state – the horses. With the Alltech National Horse Show rapidly approaching October 30 – November 4, 2012, the nation is growing excited as the 129th edition returns to the Kentucky Horse Park for its second consecutive year.
Victoria Colvin of Loxahatchee, FL, won the $7,500 Randolph College/USEF Junior Jumper Championship Welcome Individual Phase One class riding Monsieur Du Reverdy at the Opening Day of the 67th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Thursday evening. The 15-year-old rider was much happier with this year’s performance. Last year she did not even complete the course.
Upper Marlboro, MD – October 10, 2012 – The team at Uphill Farm took the Capital Challenge Horse Show by storm last week. Not only did Missy Luczak-Smith capture the Adult Amateur 36-50 Hunter Championship, but also Meredith Darst and Lightning Z took home the reserve championship in the Large 15 and Under Junior Hunter division. Under the careful eye of trainer Tom Wright, the show was a sure success, and only the first stop for Uphill Farm as everyone prepares for the upcoming Indoors.
Gladstone, NJ – The country’s top young riders were on display Sunday during the 2012 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East. Leading an exceptional group of 92 entries, 17-year-old Jacob Pope of Columbia, MD scored an exciting victory during the prestigious event at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ. Pope’s scores were at the top of the leader board following the head-to-head final four jump-off where he showcased his skills on all four mounts during his debut at the event.
1. Muncy keeps rolling at Ram Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – If it seemed like Taos Muncy was right at home at the Ram Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo, it’s because he was – in more ways than one.
The defending saddle bronc riding world champion dominated the event in Las Cruces, N.M., winning all three rounds and the average as he continued to roll toward the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 4, 2012) – Flaxman Holdings’ Aruna, seeking to become the fourth horse to win back-to-back runnings of the Juddmonte Spinster (G1), will face 12 rivals Sunday in the 57th running of the $500,000 race at 1 1/8 miles on the main track.
West Palm Beach, FL – October 3, 2012 – Docutainment Films has mastered the art of capturing stories of true inspiration in their documentaries and short films. Their most recent endeavor involves a feature length documentary about the life and career of Harry de Leyer and his world-renowned horse Snowman. They are calling out for your help in locating film footage and stills of the dynamic duo, as well as footage and stills from throughout de Leyer’s career, including his other famous horse Dutch Crown and footage and stills of the National Horse Show during the late 1950’s throughout the 1980’s.
Lexington, KY (Oct. 2, 2012) – Keeneland celebrates its signature “Fall Stars” theme by spotlighting a “star” each week of the fall meet, which runs Oct. 5-27.
Racing is the star as Keeneland opens with its exciting Fall Stars Weekend (Oct. 5-7), with many of the nation’s most talented Thoroughbreds, trainers and jockeys competing in nine graded stakes worth more than $3 million. Seven Fall Stars stakes are Breeders’ Cup Challenge races in which the winners automatically qualify for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships to be held Nov. 2-3 at Santa Anita Park.
Lexington, KY- The United States Equestrian Federation mourns the loss of a great competitor and advocate for para-equestrian sport. Jonathan Wentz passed away September 30, 2012.
1. Final week game of musical chairs changes NFR lineup
There will be fitful nights of sleep in store for several cowboys over the next 48 hours. As the 2012 rodeo season officially ended with the last bull ride at San Bernardino, Calif., on Sept. 30, the watch to see who will sneak into the Wrangler NFR – and who will see their bubble burst – was on.