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COVER STORY HITS Wins Award of Excellence

13 & 15 Hamel Scholarship, Gochman Family Grant Available 17 & 23 Nations Cup, Great American Return 25 Key Changes Made to Hunter Rules

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7 Welcome to HITS 8 From the Grandstand

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31 Jr. Championships Expanded 16 Results 34 Events Calendar

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Location: HITS Post Time Farm, 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala 34482 Phone: 352-368-2449 Schedule: Wednesday – Sunday, 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m.

Grand Prix events take place at approximately 2 p.m. every Sunday, as well as select Thursdays and Fridays.

Call the show office for more information.

Admission: No admission charged Wednesday through Saturday.

On Sunday, General Admission tickets are $5.

Children 12 and under are free.

General Admission for the FEI Nations Cup on Friday, Feb. 17 and the Great American Million on Sunday, March 26, is $10 (sales tax included); Children 12 and under are free.

General Admission tickets will be available at the gate the day of the event.

For information on Day VIP passes, please contact the show office at 352-368-2449.

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HORSE SHOW WEEK FEATURED EVENTS • Ocala January Classic 1, Jan. 18-22 $50,000 Grand Prix, Sunday, Jan. 22 • Ocala January Festival II, Jan. 24-29 $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, Sunday, Jan. 29 • Ocala Premiere III, Jan. 31-Feb. 5 $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, Sunday, Feb. 5 • Ocala Winter Classic lV, Feb. 7-12 $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, Sunday, Feb. 12 • Ocala Winter Festival V, Feb. 14-19 $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, Thursday, Feb. 16 $100,000 FEI Nations Cup, Friday, Feb. 17 $100,000 City of Ocala Grand Prix, Sunday, Feb. 19 • Ocala Masters Vl, Feb. 21-26 $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, Sunday, Feb. 26 • Ocala Tournament Vll, Feb. 28 - March 5 $50,000 Grand Prix, Sunday, March 5 • Ocala Winter Finals Vlll, March 7-12 $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix, Sunday, March 12 • Ocala Winter Celebration lX, March 14-19 $100,000 Sullivan GMC Truck Grand Prix, Sunday, March 19 • Ocala Championship X: March 21-26 Great American $1 Million Grand Prix, Sunday, March 26.

Welcome

to HITS Ocala 2016 A brief overlook of the 2017 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit W

e are pleased to announce that HITS Ocala, Jan. 17 – March 26, will be a 10-week USEF-rated circuit this year. All 10 weeks have been USEF National- or Premier-rated Hunters. All shows count toward the Horseware Ireland Grand Circuit Awards, Marshall & Sterling Insurance League, and the HITS Championship in Saugerties, N.Y. this September.

The Great American $1 Million Grand Prix returns to the stage in the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium on Sunday, March 26. The second jewel of the HITS Triple Crown of Show Jumping debuted with great success in 2014 and we look forward to treating exhibitors and spectators alike to another tremendous event!

The Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup CSIO4*, an official World Ranking Competition, will take place Friday, Feb. 17 during the Ocala Winter Festival.

Over $400,000 was offered in the FEI Jumper division throughout the week, including $200,000 in the Nations Cup and $150,000 in the Grand Prix. The Overlook VIP Club offered a unique hospitality experience including world-class culinary presentation, complete with complimentary beer and wine service.

The Ocala Horse Properties Stadium is the fulltime Grand Prix Ring. The stadium, located on HITS property just across 137th Avenue, opened to rave reviews three years ago. The former Grand Prix Ring is Jumper Ring 1 and provided a second Feature Jumper Ring for horses and riders moving up the ranks.

The Overlook VIP Club will be at the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium for the entire circuit, serving breakfast and lunch each show day throughout the circuit. The former VIP area was replaced by a lovely cafĂŠ serving breakfast and lunch, with covered seating overlooking Jumper Ring 1 and the Main Hunter Ring.

Footing in all the Hunter Rings and Hunter Schooling Areas has been redone to match the footing in the Main Hunter Ring. Follow the progress on our Facebook page.

The safety and well-being of your horses, and peace of mind for you, is our top priority. Over

the past year, HITS has been at the forefront of implementing a standard Equine Health Protocol at all its shows. The Bio-Security Plan and Required Vaccination Protocol that HITS developed is being emulated across the country. Please be sure to review the requirements as printed in the prize list, and check HitsShows.com prior to your arrival to review the most up-to-date information.

With $3 million in prize money and qualifiers for all the HITS Championship classes, HITS offers something special for everyone, every week. HCD

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From the A spectator’s guide to show jumping

By HITS Staff

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t’s beautiful, it’s impressive and it’s exciting, but if while sitting in the grandstand at a horse show, you find yourself thinking these things, you’re not alone.

Have no fear, however, HITS has put together a guide to horse shows for the avid or perhaps not-so-avid spectator. The following will give you an insider’s look at the horse show world and how to navigate all that you will see during HITS Ocala Winter Circuit.

WHAT YOU’RE WATCHING AND HOW TO JUDGE IT: JUMPERS—Jumper classes, like the March 26

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Great American $1 Million Grand Prix, are spectator favorites because they are relatively simple to judge and are based on speed and athleticism. Jumper classes are judged on “faults” and “time.” The standard is cut and dry: You either have the fastest round without faults or you don’t. A fault is a numerical penalty for an error.

A horse and rider that knock down a rail or any part

of the jump that establishes its height will acquire four faults. If a horse refuses to jump any one of the fences in the course, that also counts as four faults.

A second refusal results in elimination of the horse and rider from the class. Speed becomes important as there is a time allowed set for each course.

A time fault is given for each second or fraction of a second that the horse remains on course over the time allowed. A clean round is one where there are no time or jumping faults.

If more than one horse goes clean over a course, a timed jump-off or shorter course will determine the winner. Should two or more horses have an equal number of jumping faults in the jump-off, the fastest time will determine the winner.

HUNTERS—Hunter classes judge the horse. A hunter should have a long, low, ground-covering stride and jump the fences easily, smoothly and with consistent pace. Hunters are quiet, exhibit good manners both over fences and under saddle and jump courses that involve

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Grandstand COURSE WALK – riders walk the course to measure the number of strides their horse will need between each jump.

FAULTS – numerical penalties assigned for downed rails, refusals or going over the time allowed.

TIME ALLOWED – the time, determined by the course designer, that it should take a horse to navigate a jumper course.

REFUSAL – a horse that stops in front of a fence and will not attempt to jump it.

CLEAN/CLEAR – when the horse and rider complete all jumps on the course without a single jumping or time fault.

JUMP-OFF – the riders who have a clean round compete in a timed jump-off over a shortened course to determine the winner of the class.

TACK – the equipment used on the horse including the saddle and the bridle.

COMBINATION – two or more jumps set close together and designed to be jump with fewer strides in between and judged as one element.

LIVERPOOL – a fence set over water or a

ditch filled with water that horse and rider must clear.

GREEN – a horse, usually young, with little experience. HCD

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direct lines and straight-forward fences, usually designed with natural elements and colors.

At the conclusion of over -fences classes, hunters are often asked to jog for soundness.

They trot in a line in front of the judge before placings are made final. The judge will evaluate the horse’s conformation, health and overall gait both during the class and in the jog.

At the end of class, a judge will assign a hunter and its rider a numerical score out of 100 based on how well they executed the course and how professional they looked doing it.

Shiny boots, well-tailored clothes and a smartly groomed horse all count in the hunter ring.

EQUITATION—Equitation classes judge the rider on their form, their guidance of the horse, effectiveness of their aids, position of legs, hands and upper body position, and the ability to perform certain tests with style and precision.

The rider’s legs should be perpendicular to the ground and quiet with the heel down. Their hands should be supple and follow the movement of the horse’s head. The upper body should be upright, but relaxed with a slight arch in the lower back.

The rider’s head should be up and looking forward. Equitation classes are generally judged on the flat at the walk, trot and canter and over fences. Equitation riders, like hunter riders, are assigned a score out of 100 by a judge based on their performance. The highest score wins the blue.

Learn these terms and you will be on the way to impressing all your “horsey” friends STRIDE – the amount of ground a horse covers. At the canter, the average stride of a horse is 12 feet. The distances between fences of jumping courses are set accordingly.

SCHOOLING – practice or training before competition. The riders practice in a schooling area and are not allowed to practice on the actual course.

ORDER OF GO – the order in which the competitors compete over the set course.

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Summarizing

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ond that the horse remains on course over the time allowed. Speed becomes important as there is a time allowed set for each course.

A clean round is one where there are no time or jumping faults. If more than one horse goes clean over a course, a timed jump-off or shorter course will determine the winner. Should two or more horses have an equal number of jumping faults in the jump-off, the fastest time will determine the winner.

The following is a brief summary of Show HITS will host the $200,000 Jumping, the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup and Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup opportunities for community participation.

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SHOWJUMPING 101: Jumper classes, like a Nations Cup Grand Prix, are spectator favorites because they are relatively simple to judge and are based on speed and athleticism. Jumper classes are judged on “faults” and “time.” The standard is cut and dry: You either have the fastest round without faults or you don’t.

A fault is a numerical penalty for a jumping error. This is how it breaks down: A horse and rider that knock down a rail or any part of the jump that establishes its height will acquire four faults.

If a horse refuses to jump any one of the fences in the course, that also counts as four faults.

A second refusal results in elimination of the horse and rider from the class.

A time fault is given for each second or fraction of a sec-

ABOUT THE FURUSIYYA FEI NATIONS CUP • It is the most prestigious Show Jumping series for national teams in the World • HITS will host the only U.S. North American Region qualifier for the Finals in Barcelona, Spain.

• Features a team competition with four riders per team • HITS will invite nine International teams • The Furusiyya Nations Cup will consist of two jumping rounds: 1) The top 3 riders of the six best-placed participating teams (after the first round) ride the second course.

2) Each team’s lowest score for each round is dropped. Winning team has lowest score from faults.

• The Furusiyya Nations Cup boasts a $200,000 prize purse • The FEI events span five days, Feb. 14-19, with classes, including: $34,000 FEI Jumper Prix $34,000 FEI Jumper Classic $150,000 FEI Grand Prix

WHAT IS THE IMPACT ON MARION COUNTY & OCALA? ■ Influx of international rider, trainers, support staff and owners plus media and fans.

■ Increased revenue for local lodging, restaurants, businesses ■ Sizeable spectator audience drawing from areas outside the region ■ Global media attention ■ Opportunity to showcase Marion County as unique environment for highest level of equestrian events, beautiful scenery and visitor friendly destination.

■ Opportunities to get involved: ■ Hospitality and sponsorship Initiatives ■ Community Partnerships ■ Host Family and Farm Tours ■ Business Alliances & Welcome Committees ■ Spectator Audience

For further information visit the HITS Show Office.

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HITS Inc. wins Award of Excellence SAUGERTIES, N.Y. –

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ITS Inc. has been awarded the 2016 Medium Business of the Year Award of Excellence by the Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership.

The annual Awards of Excellence program honors businesses for their significant role in supporting the business community and driving economic growth.

The award is divided into three categories: small business, medium business and large business, which correlates with the number of full time employees at the respective company. Award categories also include: Manufacturer of the Year, StartUp of the Year and Non-Profit of the Year.

“How appropriate that in the Horse Capital of the World, one of our business Awards of Excellence winners is a leading equine company. HITS has demonstrated excellence throughout their business practices and community involvement, which is why we are so fortunate for them to be a part of our community,” said Kevin Sheilley, President & CEO of the Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership.

To be considered for an Award of Excellence, the organization must be setting the standards for excellence through innovation, sustainability, employment growth and development, customer service, financial success, and community involvement.

“HITS is thrilled with this recognition from the Ocala/Marion CEP,” said HITS President and CEO Tom Struzzieri. “Our clients build their lives around the sport, and there is no better home-away-fromhome for these riders and trainers than Ocala, Florida. Horsemen prefer Ocala.

We are grateful to the CEP and to the community for their unwavering support and acknowledgment of our business in the Horse Capital of the World.” HCD

HITS President and CEO, Tom Struzzieri, accepts Medium Business of the Year Award of Excellence from CEP Executive Committee Chairman, Ken Ausley Ocala-Marion Co. CEP Photo

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Humble Beginning In Florida H ITS, Inc. is a special events management company primarily focused on producing hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS produced its first horse show circuit in Gainesville in 1982. Many consider Florida to be the heart of HITS shows, which were originally produced in Gainesville in the ‘80s and then moved to Ocala in the mid-‘90s to accommodate increasing numbers and the need for rings and stabling. Since then, HITS has grown into a nationwide company with world-class hunter-jumper circuits in California, Florida, Arizona, New York and Virginia.

In 2002, HITS moved to Ocala’s Post Time Farm and created a show jumping haven. Boasting 450 lush acres, the show grounds welcome all levels and kinds, from short stirrup to Olympic athletes, national champion campaigners to local baby greens.

HITS produces three of the richest grand prix in the world with the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix in Thermal, Calif., the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix in Ocala, and the Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix in Saugerties – all forming the Triple Crown of Show Jumping. The Great American $1 Million Grand Prix in Ocala is planned for March 26 which is the second jewel of the Triple Crown of show jumping. This is a fitting connection in Florida, as the state is also the birthplace of the 1978 American Triple Crown winner in thoroughbred racing, the great champion Affirmed, and served as the early training grounds for 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah. The Grand Prix welcomes international talent from all corners of the world.

The HITS Championship also hosts the HITS Saugerties $250,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix, as well as the crown jewels of the hunter discipline with the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final and the Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final. In 2011, HITS Inc. expanded its event-management repertoire into endurance sports and HITS Endurance was born. Under the HITS Endurance umbrella, both HITS Triathlon Series and HITS Running Festivals present top-notch triathlon and running races throughout the U.S. The Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup found a home at HITS Post Time Farm during Week V of HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. On Friday, Feb. 17, nine international teams will battle it out for global fame and their piece of a $200,000 purse.

The key to HITS’ success is its strategy of producing a series of horse shows over continuous weeks, in desirable destinations, with first-class competition facilities and unmatched professional operations. Additionally, HITS offers competitive opportunities for riders in a broad range of ages and skill levels.

Thomas G. Struzzieri has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of HITS since its inception. He has served on the Board of Directors of the United States Equestrian Federation as well as its Competition Management Committee. He also served as chairman of USEF Zone 2. HITS has a professional, full-time staff of 35 employees, including a complete administrative staff, located at the company’s headquarters in Saugerties. Their level of experience and dedication guarantees superior execution of the details of all HITS horse shows. HCD

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Scholarship open Hamels offering $25G to winning USHJA member LEXINGTON, Ky. –

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he USHJA Foundation is accepting applications to the USHJA Foundation Hamel Scholarship for Further Education. The foundation will award $25,000 to a USHJA member for use toward college, graduate, trade or professional school.

“We are very excited to kick off this first year of the scholarship and encourage junior and adult USHJA members alike who are furthering their education to apply,” said Jennifer Burger, president of USHJA Foundation. “This opportunity wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of the Hamel Family, and we look forward to being able to support the advanced educational pursuits of a deserving USHJA member each year.”

USHJA members who have been members for the past three consecutive years are eligible for the scholarship, and applicants must be accepted into a college, graduate, trade or professional school as a student and they should be ranked in the top 20% of their class with at least a 3.5 grade point average.

For those not currently or recently in school, the foundation will consider an equivalent employment history.

Completed applications must be received by April 30 in order to be considered.

To apply for the Hamel Scholarship, visit www.ushjafoundation.org/hamelscholarship.

Candidates may only be awarded the scholarship once. The foundation will award the scholarship in early summer each year. The scholarship is made possible by a generous donation from the Kristen and James Hamel Family Foundation.

The USHJA Foundation is the charitable arm of the USHJA with the vision that the hunter/jumper community embraces, supports, and protects the people and horses who give their hearts to this sport. The foundation achieves this vision by: supporting the basic needs of the USHJA members who do not have the financial means to do so themselves following an accident, catastrophe or illness; inspiring USHJA members facing adversity through exceptional experiences; empowering USHJA members to further their education; and preserving and protecting the history and tradition of the hunter/jumper sport.

For more information, visit www.ushjafoundation.org. HCD

Hamel Family, from left to right, Sydney, Jake, Kristen, Jim and Nick.

Photo courtesy of the Hamel Family.

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Post Time Farm | Ocala, Florida

Equine Health Entry Requirements P

rotecting the health of your horse and other horses at HITS Ocala Winter Circuit is of the utmost importance to HITS. To that end HITS has implemented required biosecurity measures to decrease the risk of introduction and/or spread of contagious or infectious disease at its shows.

Horses must arrive only between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Off-hours arrival must obtain permission from show management by calling 352-620-2275 24 hours prior to arrival.

UPON ARRIVAL TO POST TIME FARM, ALL HORSES MUST HAVE:

Signed by the owner/agent/trainer verifying that the horse has been healthy with no sign of infectious disease and has not had a fever above 102°F within 72 hours of arrival. An Event Participation Declaration Form is available in this prize list and at HitsShows.com.

A new Event Participation Declaration Form must be filed each time the horse enters the property. Horses stabled off the property that “ship-in” on a regular basis must comply with this requirement as well as additional requirements noted on the following pages. Visit HitsShows.com for further details.

PROOF OF VACCINATION A signed statement from the attending veterinarian that the horse has been vaccinated within six months of each show for equine influenza, EHV1 and EHV4.

If a vaccination will expire during one of the shows, the horse must receive its new vaccination prior to being issued a competition number for that show.

PRESENTATION OF HEALTH REQUIREMENTS The Equine Health Requirements are required for all horses entering the show grounds both showing and non-showing.

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A COMPLETED EVENT PARTICIPATION DECLARATION

equine health requirements will occur. Be sure to keep a copy of all of your horse’s equine health requirements in an easily accessible spot (in your tack room or tack trunk, truck or trailer) to ensure you can comply with this requirement. The results on all required papers must indicate the horses’ registered (show) name.

Any horse not accompanied by these documents will be directed to the show veterinarian to obtain the required documents and/or vaccinations, and/or will be placed in quarantined stabling until the proper documents are obtained. Any horse showing signs of fever/illness/stress is subject to examination by HITS officials and/or the Show Veterinarian, who may, at their sole discretion, place the horse in quarantined stabling or take further action if deemed necessary.

See Rules and Regs for more information, and visit HitsShows.com for the most up to date requirements. HCD

Grant applications open

Becky and David Gochman pictured with 2016 USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant recipients Cecillia Machado, Riley Hogan and Judy Dettore. Photo credit Kristin Rover USHJA Archives

LEXINGTON, KY. –

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he USHJA Foundation opened applications for the USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant for the 2017 US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm. Applications must be completed and submitted to the Foundation by April 1.

Each year, the Foundation awards this grant to up to three riders who exemplify the qualities that are most important in our sport – sportsmanship, tenacity and horsemanship – and would otherwise be unable to go to Pony Finals, to enable them to go.

“Last year, we were able to help make the dreams of three young equestrians come true,” said Jennifer Burger, president of the USHJA Foundation. “Again, we encourage any young member who has ever dreamed of going to the US Pony Fi-

nals but thought they would never be able to apply.”

The grant is not strictly monetary in nature but rather experience-based. The grant recipient(s) will receive an opportunity to compete at Pony Finals and will be provided an appropriate pony if one is needed. Up to three individuals may be selected each year.

The grant aims to inspire young riders to embrace this sport at the earliest age and encourage them to continue growing as equestrians is graciously supported by Becky and David Gochman and family.

To date the grant has been awarded to four individuals: Judy Dettore (2016), Riley Hogan (2016), Cecillia Machado (2016) and Matthew Bravo (2015).

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ShowResults OCALA HOLIDAY CLASSIC December 14-18, 2016 Place Horse

Rider

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Wed. Dec. 14:

GRAND PRIX RING 216. 1.15m Back on Track Jumper Andrew Kocher 1 HIgh Offley Estella IV 2 Warnike Andrew Kocher 3 Annie Oakley Tommy Feigel 259. $1000 1.20m FarmVet Jumper Andrew Kocher 1 E Pleasure Katherine Dewar 2 Granata 3 CSH Geluk Kim Farlinger 263. $1000 1.30m Wild Gold Jumper David Jennings 1 Carmina Jennifer Jones 2 Benedetto 3 USA Today Andrew Kocher

Ashley Pace Lexi Mulkey Dorothy Ammerman Angelo Danza Katherine Dewar Samantha Cowan & Cowan Sport Horses LTD Woodrun Andrew Kocher MKO Equestrian

416. $2500 Johnson Horse Transport. Open Welcome-1.40m Derek Petersen Derek Petersen 1 Redeemed Lauren Hester Hester Equestrian LLC 2 Clueless P 3 Zim Debbie McCarthy Connor Connor & Ebetino Jumpers, LLC

JUMPER RING 1 770. 0.65m Jumper 1 Upcountry Qalan 2 Imaginado 3 RS Bravanhart

Paula J Moore Katie Brown Maxwell Karen Young

Paula J Moore Veronica Tigges Remeta Sky LLC

200. 0.80m Jumper 1 Fanfare 2 Bogotano 3 Imaginado

Brenna Doherty Jaime Salcedo Katie Brown Maxwell

Brenna Doherty Jaime Salcedo Veronica Tigges

204. 0.90m Jumper 1 Apropos Lauren Schweppe Erica Lacher 2 Indian Summer Tommy Feigel Dorothy Ammerman 3 ROC MAXIMILLIUS MON AMOUR Kyle Dewar JULIE MONTGOMERY 208. 1.00m iEquine Jumper 1 Panda Bay 2 West Virginia 3 Adare Ya To

Tommy Feigel Jessica Carr Patricia Stovel

Terrapin Hill Farm, LLC Jessica Carr Hailey McLaughlin

212. 1.10m Jumper 1 Quentin Tk 2 Adriane BB 3 Sir Rivie's Rip Tide

Karl Beyer Alex Gotze Lynnsay Sexton

Patricia Kobble Savannah Barry Lynnsay Sexton

HUNTER RING 1 1. Hi-Low Hunter O/F 3'6" 1 LUSSO 2 Enrique 3 No Doubt

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Lee Cesery Kimberly Jungherr Elizabeth Phillips

50. $600 Green Hunter 3'6 O/F 1 Dubai David Jennings 2 LUSSO Taylor Ann Adams 3 Fila David Wilbur

Casey Millis Lee Cesery Taylor Lampert

51. $600 Green Hunter 3'6 O/F 1 Spotify Amanda Steege 2 S & L Just a Cobbler Dorothy Douglas 3 Fila David Wilbur

Alexandra Hendelman S & L Farms (CT) Taylor Lampert

54. $100 Green Hunter 3'6 Under Saddle 1 Spotify Amanda Steege 2 Catangelo Brenna Doherty 3 LUSSO Taylor Ann Adams

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55. $600 Green Hunter 3'9 & High Perf O/F (comb) 1 Charismo David Wilbur 2 CANDIDATE Taylor Ann Adams 3 No Doubt Fifi Schmidt 56. $600 Green Hunter 3'9 & High Perf O/F (comb) 1 CANDIDATE Taylor Ann Adams 2 Charismo David Wilbur 3 No Doubt Fifi Schmidt

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59. $100 Green Hunter 3'9 & High Perf U/S (comb) Fifi Schmidt 1 No Doubt Taylor Ann Adams 2 CANDIDATE Amanda Steege 3 Cascade 61. $400 Green Conformation Hunter O/F Richard Mathews 1 Masterpiece Amanda Steege 2 Ripken HTF Taylor Ann Adams 3 Upcountry Caleandro 62. $400 Green Conformation Hunter O/F 1 Upcountry Caleandro Taylor Ann Adams Richard Mathews 2 Masterpiece Amanda Steege 3 Ripken HTF 65. $100 Green Conformation Hunter U/S 1 Masterpiece Richard Mathews Amanda Steege 2 Ripken HTF Taylor Ann Adams 3 Upcountry Caleandro 71. $250 Performance Hunter 3'6 O/F 1 WHISKEY TANGO Taylor Ann Adams 2 Attention Please David Jennings David Jennings 3 BIG SMILE 72. $250 Performance Hunter 3'6 O/F 1 BIG SMILE David Jennings 2 DIACORD Morgan Ward 3 Attention Please David Jennings 76. $250 Performance Hunter 3'3" O/F 1 Dallas Fifi Schmidt 2 Castello Stephanie Frei 3 Crocket CWF Shawn Mack 77. $250 Performance Hunter 3'3" O/F 1 Dallas Fifi Schmidt 2 Castello Stephanie Frei 3 Brooklyn Helen Goddard

Elizabeth Phillips Lee Cesery Randi Vladimer Paige Moose Christine Steenman Jamie Stryker Jamie Stryker Paige Moose Christine Steenman Paige Moose Christine Steenman Jamie Stryker Lee Cesery Woodrun Woodrun Woodrun Daniel Bluman Woodrun Elizabeth Phillips Colleen McKenzie Silver Springs Farm Elizabeth Phillips Colleen McKenzie Lance Marquette

HUNTER RING 2 5. Low Hunter O/F 1 GLADSTONE Lauren Schweppe 2 Sienna Fifi Schmidt 3 Aubergine Megan Young 6. Low Hunter O/F 1 Sienna Fifi Schmidt 2 Cashmero Morgan Ward 3 Aubergine Megan Young 40. $250 Green Hunter 3' & 3'3" (comb) 1 GLADSTONE Lauren Schweppe 2 Aubergine Megan Young 3 The Full Monty David Jennings 41. $250 Green Hunter 3' & 3'3" (comb) 1 Cashmero Morgan Ward 2 GLADSTONE Lauren Schweppe 3 Aubergine Megan Young 15. Training Hunter O/F 1 RENDEVOUS CASSANDRA PETREY 2 Copperline Fifi Schmidt 3 Zoe Fifi Schmidt 16. Training Hunter O/F 1 Akeakamai Kristina Watkins 2 Nelson Fifi Schmidt 3 Copperline Fifi Schmidt 20. Baby Green Hunter O/F 1 Copperline Fifi Schmidt 2 Sister Parrish Rachael Bebb 3 Aagaardens El capitan Christina Kelly 21. Baby Green Hunter O/F 1 Copperline Fifi Schmidt 2 Sister Parrish Rachael Bebb 3 Habanero Jaime Gibson 572. $100 Take 2 Thoroughbred Hunter 2 O/F 1 Beyond Comparison Jaime Gibson Robin Swinderman Mitchell 2 Zamini 3 La Guitarra Lauren Tjaden 573. $100 Take 2 Thoroughbred Hunter 2 O/F 1 La Guitarra Lauren Tjaden 2 Beyond Comparison Jaime Gibson 3 Cerveza de Barril Lauren Tjaden

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ITS’ Ocala Winter Circuit will once again play host to the 2017 FEI Nations Cup CSIO-4* for the third consecutive year on Feb. 17.

The inclusive show schedule will continue to give additional opportunities to national and international competitors during Feb. 14-19, the fifth week of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. The week immediately after Nations Cup will be FEI CSI2 on Feb. 21-26.

“We are honored to host the Nations Cup for the third straight year,” said HITS President and CEO Tom Struzzieri. “It truly speaks for the quality of the event in Ocala for the past two years. We are very excited to have the support of the community to further evolve the event for spectators and teams alike in the Horse Capital of the World.”

Ocala Main Street, Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition and the Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership are coordinating “Jump Downtown,” a special event featuring the annual Parade of Nations Horse Celebration on the Downtown Square in Ocala on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m.

The Parade of Nations will welcome and honor this year’s teams that will compete in the Nations Cup, while showcasing many of the breeds that make Ocala the Horse Capital of the World.

Sponsored by the City of Ocala, this family-friendly event is free and open to the public, making it a can’t-miss opportunity to cheer on world-class athletes and enjoy the equine side of the community.

“With loyal support from Marion County and the City of Ocala, in addition to Ocala Main Street, IHMS and the CEP, HITS will once again welcome show jumping’s biggest players to Ocala to exemplify our continued commitment to growing the sport for exhibitors and spectators alike,” Struzzieri said.

The Nations Cup Jumping series is equestrian sport’s oldest and most prestigious team challenge, with national teams from around the globe competing for one of the most coveted prizes in this Olympic-level discipline.

Last year, the Nations Cup at HITS Ocala garnered over 5,000 on-site spectators, as well as an unprecedented figure of national and international media attention. The 2015 event was ranked as the second highest in national and international media interest for its overall division in that year’s 2015 FEI Nations Cup Media Report.

“Now, with two years of experience, we can continue to make Nations Cup Week an extraordinarily special week for both the exhibitor and the loyal spectators of Marion County,” Struzzieri said. “They say the third time’s the charm – and we are certain the 2017 event will live up to the expectation of excellence that HITS is recognized for.”

Throughout the Nations Cup Week at HITS Post Time Farm, HITS will offer an upgraded hospitality experience in the Overlook VIP Club featuring ringside seating, as well as beer and wine service and the culinary art of Executive Chef Giuseppe Napoli of The Tavern at Diamond Mills in Saugerties, N.Y. VIP tables are expected to sell out and reservations are encouraged.

For Overlook VIP Club information and bookings, contact Chris Mayone at: Chris@HitsShows.com. Day VIP tickets will also be available: They include reserved, ringside seating and lunch with beer and wine service. To purchase Day VIP, please contact HITS at 845-246-8833.

The Ocala Winter Circuit runs for 10 weeks, Jan. 17 - March 26. A total of two FEI events will be held, including the Nations Cup, from Feb. 7 – March 5. The week immediately after Nations Cup will be FEI CSI-2 on Feb. 21-26. The circuit culminates with the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix on Sunday, March 26. HCD www.facebook.com/horsecapitaldigest 17

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GRAND PRIX RING 217. 1.15m Back on Track Jumper Tommy Feigel 1 Annie Oakley Aaron Vale 2 Patron Morgan Ward 3 Conquillas 260. $1000 1.20m FarmVet Jumper Christina Kelly 1 Camirage 2 Vigo Katie Brown Maxwell 3 CSH Geluk Kim Farlinger 264. $1000 1.30m Wild Gold Jumper Jennifer Jones 1 Benedetto 2 Shanghai du Bosc Christina Kelly 3 Obos Pepperpot Dana Noga 266. $1500 1.40m Enviro Equine Jumper Andrew Kocher 1 USA Today Kirk Webby 2 Dorella 3 Redeemed Derek Petersen 277. $500 Jr/A-O 1.40m Jumper 1 Constantine Jared Petersen 2 Hagrid Van Ten Biesen Alysson Siopes Elizabeth Stroh 3 Coralina 274. $500 Jr/A-O 1.30m Jumper 1 Chanel Madison DeHaven 2 As Di Chupito Erin Haas 3 Available Aphrodite My Weber 271. $500 Jr/Am CWD 1.20m Jumper 1 HH Sandor Taylor Lampert 2 Tambo Beduino Felicia Russell 3 G. Padre Pio Margaret Cobb

Dorothy Ammerman Lori Osterstock Morgan Ward Christina Kelly Rebecca Warth Samantha Cowan & Cowan Sport Horses LTD Andrew Kocher Five Henry Stables Joan Nichols MKO Equestrian Seth Vallhonrat Derek Petersen Derek Petersen AMS SportHorses LLC Cloverly Farm LLC Madison DeHaven North Face Farm Available Jumpers.com Taylor Lampert Felicia Russell Margaret Cobb

JUMPER RING 1 771. 0.65m Jumper 1 Hooked on Macy Madison Chisholm 2 Something To Be Proud Of Tara Harvill 3 Eccho Maliclaire Glancy 201. 0.80m Jumper 1 Fanfare Brenna Doherty 2 Shiloh's Shamrock Madison Chisholm 3 Plain Brown Wrapper Shaylie Cooke 205. 0.90m Jumper 1 Riviera Gabrielle Cousin 2 Skywalker Bryn Sadler 3 Rapid Fire Ginny Joyner 209. 1.00m iEquine Jumper 1 Adare Ya To Patricia Stovel 2 Las vegas KC Van Aarem 3 Novelty Z Stephanie Frei 213. 1.10m Jumper 1 AS DI DELA HOYA David Jennings 2 Biblia Jennifer Childs 3 Marco Louie Helen Goddard 252. Ch/Ad Jumper High - 1.10m (comb) 1 SIR PAUL Cassidy Warren 2 Cascada Melissa Deryn Foster 3 Warnike Lexi Mulkey 228. Ch/Ad Jumper Medium - 1.00m (comb) 1 Lovie Valerie Ziegler 2 Gabriel CHEYENNE FRINGS 3 Land Rebel Alexandra Daley 220. Ch/Ad Jumper Low - .90m (comb) 1 Chihuly Mary Stavola 2 Touareg Dana Sparks 3 Cinnamon 25 Lauren Gumpert

Hooked on Ridin Tara Harvill Maliclaire Glancy Brenna Doherty Madison Chisholm Shaylie Cooke Ecurie Grand Coteau INC Showcase 81, LLC Castle Gate Farm, LLC Hailey McLaughlin Kate Gurvis Michelle Matthews Woodrun Gretchen Vida BJ Maghan Soulshine Farms, LLC Terrapin Hill Farm, LLC Lexi Mulkey Valerie Ziegler Renee Gruenthal Mary Antonini Mary Stavola Dana Sparks North Shore Farm LLC

HUNTER RING 1 2. Hi-Low Hunter O/F 3'6" 1 No Doubt 2 Enrique 3 Castanio 52. $600 Green Hunter 3'6 O/F 1 Spotify 2 S & L Just a Cobbler 3 LUSSO

Fifi Schmidt Mark Jungherr Shannan Gossman

Elizabeth Phillips Kimberly Jungherr Turning Pointe Ventures, LLC

Amanda Steege Dorothy Douglas Taylor Ann Adams

Alexandra Hendelman S & L Farms (CT) Lee Cesery

53. $600 Green Hunter 3'6 O/F - Handy Amanda Steege Alexandra Hendelman 1 Spotify David Wilbur Taylor Lampert 2 Fila Dorothy Douglas MTM Farm 3 MTM Blueberry 57. $600 Green Hunter 3'9 & High Perf O/F (comb) Taylor Ann Adams Lee Cesery 1 CANDIDATE David Wilbur Ellen Greiner 2 Moscato Amanda Steege Randi Vladimer 3 Cascade 58. $600 Green Hunter 3'9 & High Perf O/F - Hndy (comb Amanda Steege Randi Vladimer 1 Cascade 2 No Doubt Fifi Schmidt Elizabeth Phillips 3 CANDIDATE Taylor Ann Adams Lee Cesery 63. $400 Green Conformation Hunter O/F 1 Masterpiece Richard Mathews Paige Moose 2 Ripken HTF Amanda Steege Christine Steenman Taylor Ann Adams Jamie Stryker 3 Upcountry Caleandro 64. $400 Green Conformation Hunter O/F Handy Richard Mathews Paige Moose 1 Masterpiece Taylor Ann Adams Jamie Stryker 2 Upcountry Caleandro Amanda Steege Christine Steenman 3 Ripken HTF 75. $100 Performance Hunter 3'6 Under Saddle Taylor Ann Adams Lee Cesery 1 WHISKEY TANGO 2 Attention Please David Jennings Woodrun 3 BIG SMILE David Jennings Woodrun 73. $250 Performance Hunter 3'6 O/F David Jennings Woodrun 1 Attention Please Taylor Ann Adams Lee Cesery 2 WHISKEY TANGO Morgan Ward Celeste Purdom 3 Chabalouba Sun 74. $250 Performance Hunter 3'6 O/F Handy 1 WHISKEY TANGO Taylor Ann Adams Lee Cesery 2 BIG SMILE David Jennings Woodrun 3 Happy Boy Greg Prince Caroline Ellis 80. $100 Performance Hunter 3'3" Under Saddle 1 Crocket CWF Shawn Mack Silver Springs Farm 2 On Tap Ian Silitch Kristina Watkins 3 Brooklyn Helen Goddard Lance Marquette 78. $250 Performance Hunter 3'3" O/F 1 Carero Tricia O'Connor Alexa Bayko 2 Cora Jaime Gibson Debbie Smith 3 Brooklyn Helen Goddard Lance Marquette 79. $250 Performance Hunter 3'3" O/F Handy 1 Crocket CWF Shawn Mack Silver Springs Farm 2 Carero Tricia O'Connor Alexa Bayko 3 Cora Jaime Gibson Debbie Smith

HUNTER RING 2 9. Low Hunter Under Saddle 1 Calvary Jessica Tindley 2 Sienna Fifi Schmidt 3 Aubergine Megan Young 44. Green Hunter 3' & 3'3" U/S (comb) 1 GLADSTONE Lauren Schweppe 2 CHANNING Lindsey Ward 3 Cashmero Morgan Ward 7. Low Hunter O/F 1 Aubergine Megan Young 2 Calvary Jessica Tindley 3 Benson K Fifi Schmidt 8. Low Hunter O/F 1 Benson K Fifi Schmidt 2 Remington Fifi Schmidt 3 Calvary Jessica Tindley 42. $250 Green Hunter 3' & 3'3" (comb) 1 The Full Monty David Jennings 2 Aubergine Megan Young 3 CHANNING Lindsey Ward 43. $250 Green Hunter 3' & 3'3" (comb) 1 The Full Monty David Jennings 2 Aubergine Megan Young 3 Somerset Brenna Doherty 19. Training Hunter Under Saddle 1 Akeakamai Kristina Watkins 2 Phrenicos Kristin Martiniello 3 Everest Jessica Tindley 24. Baby Green Hunter Under Saddle 1 Akeakamai Kristina Watkins 2 Aagaardens El capitan Christina Kelly 3 RENDEVOUS CASSANDRA PETREY

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reat American Insurance Group will return as the title sponsor of the 2017 Great American $1 Million Grand Prix in Ocala, the second jewel in the HITS Triple Crown of Show Jumping.

The fourth annual Great American $1 Million, which serves as the grand finale of the 10-week Ocala Winter Circuit, will draw all equine industry eyes—from exhibitors to spectators, sponsors to media—to HITS Post Time Farm on Sunday, March 26. “The 2017 Great American Million in Ocala will be contested at the 1.60 meter height. This will assure that the sport will be at the highest level,� said HITS President and CEO Tom Struzzieri. “HITS has produced this winter circuit of shows in Ocala for over 30 years, a huge reason for the area’s title, Marion County: Horse Capital of the World.�

The world’s elite riders and horses will compete in the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium for one of the sport’s richest prize purses, which includes a $350,000 prize for the blue ribbon winner. “Our partnership with Great American helps demonstrate that HITS

is the leader in Ocala for show jumping. Their continued support of this top-caliber class, and our company, also affirms their commitment to horse sport enthusiasts,� said Struzzieri. “All of us at HITS are looking forward to another fantastic season.�

Great American remains a longstanding sponsor of all HITS shows including the 2015 HITS Desert Circuit, HITS Ocala Winter Circuit, HITS Arizona Winter Circuit, HITS Culpeper Series, HITS Saugerties Series, and the Marshall & Sterling Insurance League National Finals.

The Great American Insurance Time to Beat Clock, featured at all HITS Grand Prix during 2016, will display the leading horse and rider time in all Grand Prix jump-offs. “With more than a decade and a half sponsoring the Great American Time to Beat, and sharing in the sponsorship of the Marshall & Sterling Insurance League, we look forward to this opportunity to support HITS Horse Shows for another season,� said Ken Standlee, President of the Great American Equine Division. “Last year was a wonderful success, highly attended by competitors and the Ocala community. Our thanks goes to Tom Struzzieri and the HITS Staff for all of their hard work.� HCD

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TEAM SPRINGER SYNDICATE Natalie Hughes Ecurie Grand Coteau INC Woodrun Natalie Hughes Connor & Ebetino Jumpers, LLC Andrew Kocher The Wannahave Group Sheetal Patel Gladewinds Farm Inc Kim Farlinger Stables Ltd. Elm Rock LLC Cloverly Farm LLC Derek Petersen Thinkslikeahorse Available Jumpers.com Laurel Blakemore Troy Glaus Split Rock Farm, Inc. Taylor Lampert Saddle Ridge LLC

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206. 0.90m Jumper Gabrielle Cousin 1 Riviera 2 Conway lad Alexandra Bautista-Geiger Chelsea Thomas 3 Benevolence 210. 1.00m iEquine Jumper Kimberly Tobias 1 Vipman W Elisabeth Yeager 2 Isys Aaron Vale 3 Prescott 214. 1.10m Jumper Jessica Carr 2 West Virginia 3 Quintino Taylor Masters 4 Dominica V Richard Mathews 218. 1.15m Back on Track Jumper 1 Wanderer B Beth Shepherd Miro Frei 2 EWSZ Jalisco Taylor Masters 3 Quintino 237. Adult Jumper High - 1.10m Natalie Hughes 1 Ramona Quimby Lexi Mulkey 2 Warnike Beth Shepherd 3 Wanderer B 253. Children's Jumper High - 1.10m Lauren Lindner 1 Ladonna Cassidy Warren 2 SIR PAUL 3 Cascada Melissa Deryn Foster 229. Adult Jumper Medium - 1.00m Lori Osterstock 1 Patron Valerie Ziegler 2 Lovie Kimberly Leslie 3 El Fernantez Zet 249. Children's Jumper Medium - 1.00m 1 Cinnamon 25 Lauren Gumpert 2 Coco Z Averie Foss 3 Rapid Fire Brady O'Donohue 1 Chihuly Mary Stavola 2 Touareg Dana Sparks 3 Spellcheck Anne Polhill

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in the USHJA National Hunter Derby will only be awarded toward a declared Hunter section for Horse of the Year points if a horse competes in the declared section a minimum of one time during the competition year. Additionally, now competition managers have the option of having one or two panels of judges.

In 2017 the World Championship Hunter Rider Program will include the new Young Hunters 3’, 3’3” and 3’6” as recommended sections.

EMILY MILLS PHOTO Points garnered in the Young Hunter 3 and 3’3” sections will count toward Developing Professional awards, and Young Hunters 3’6” points will count toward Professional awards. The WCHR program will also align its green sections with the new Green Hunter naming structure, adjusting sections as follows: First Year Green is now Green Hunter 3’6”; Second Year Green is now Green Hunter 3’9”; and Regular Conformation Hunter is now High Performance Conformation Hunter.

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he United States Hunter Jumper Association has made key changes to its International Hunter Derby, National Hunter Derby and World Championship Hunter Rider programs, creating USHJA Hunter sections at fence heights from 2’ to 3’ that are open to all competitors for the 2017 competition year.

These changes aim to increase participation and value for members.

New USHJA Hunter sections are designed to provide competitors with an opportunity to earn Zone Horse of the Year or Stirrup Cup points in typically unrated, open sections with fence heights of 2’, 2’3”, 2’6”, 2’9” or 3’.

Competitions may offer any number of these sections. Each section must offer between, three and five classes with one of those classes designated as an under saddle. The sections are open to all competitors riding horses or ponies.

The USHJA International Hunter Derby will expand the popular Rider Ranking System used during the International Hunter Derby Championships as an option for competition managers to award additional prize INSURING THE HORSE WORLD money at competitions throughout the series. The EQUISURE PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING Rider Ranking System organizes riders based on Talk with our INSURANCE PRODUCTS their ranking on their earnings in USHJA Interrepresentatives today for more information or to national Hunter Derbys over the last three years.

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HUNTER RING 2 10. Schooling Hunter O/F Joy Rollefson 1 Vonda Cassina Caroline Carr 2 Coolio Clair Kellner 3 Caspar 540. Modified Ch/Ad Hunter O/F (comb) Laura Linback 1 Attention Please Elizabeth Phillips 2 Sienna 3 Remington Kristine D'Andrea 541. Modified Ch/Ad Hunter O/F (comb) Laura Linback 1 Attention Please 2 Cora Debbie Smith 3 Sienna Elizabeth Phillips 542. Modified Ch/Ad Hunter O/F (comb) 1 Remington Kristine D'Andrea 2 Vampire Mary Stavola 3 Dallas Alexis Anderson 543. Modified Ch/Ad Hunter U/S (comb) 1 Attention Please Laura Linback 2 Sienna Elizabeth Phillips 3 Vampire Mary Stavola 524. Pre-Adult Hunter O/F 1 Zina Sara Jenkins 2 Quick Silver Kylie Harvill 525. Pre-Adult Hunter O/F 1 Zina Sara Jenkins 2 Quick Silver Kylie Harvill 526. Pre-Adult Hunter O/F 1 Zina Sara Jenkins 2 Quick Silver Kylie Harvill 527. Pre-Adult Hunter Under Saddle 1 Zina Sara Jenkins 2 Quick Silver Kylie Harvill 553. Schooling Pony Hunter - Medium O/F 1 Good 2 go NICOLE FARR 2 MY BOY Casey Oliver 3 Overcast Lourdes Low 554. Schooling Pony Hunter - Medium O/F 1 Good 2 go NICOLE FARR 2 Overcast Lourdes Low 3 WOODLANDS ROMANCE Casey Oliver 555. Schooling Pony Hunter - Medium O/F 1 Good 2 go NICOLE FARR 2 Overcast Lourdes Low 556. Schooling Pony Hunter - Medium Under Saddle 1 Good 2 go NICOLE FARR 2 Overcast Lourdes Low 549. Schooling Pony Hunter - Small O/F 1 Prima Ballerina Sophia Ayers 2 Bianca Sophia Ayers 3 Sir Dragon Emma Hechtman 550. Schooling Pony Hunter - Small O/F 1 Bianca Sophia Ayers 2 Sir Dragon Emma Hechtman 3 Prima Ballerina Sophia Ayers

PBJ Farms, Inc Donald Stewart Wendy Rice Woodrun Elizabeth Phillips Silvermine Farm Inc Woodrun Debbie Smith Elizabeth Phillips Silvermine Farm Inc Kimberden Inc. Elizabeth Phillips Woodrun Elizabeth Phillips Kimberden Inc. Sara Jenkins Kylie Harvill Sara Jenkins Kylie Harvill Sara Jenkins Kylie Harvill Sara Jenkins Kylie Harvill NICOLE FARR Gray Horse Farm Hamptons LLC Lourdes Low NICOLE FARR Lourdes Low Casey Oliver NICOLE FARR Lourdes Low NICOLE FARR Lourdes Low Sophia Ayers Sophia Ayers Emily Elek-Burtard Sophia Ayers Emily Elek-Burtard Sophia Ayers

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GRAND PRIX RING 262. $1000 1.20m FarmVet Jumper 1 Vigo Katie Brown Maxwell 2 Chimora Linda Radigan 3 Holy Smoke Aaron Vale

Rebecca Warth Stateside Farm LLC Amen Corner Farm, LLC

268. $1500 1.40m Enviro Equine Jumper 1 Dylana Verte David Tromp 2 Elektrisk Aaron Vale 3 CRF Herold VanT Dawof Aaron Vale 417. $10,000 Open Prix - 1.45m Andrew Kocher 1 COCONUT Jennifer Jones 2 Benedetto Aaron Vale 3 Stakko 275. $500 Jr/A-O 1.30m Jumper Katherine Dewar 1 Granata Madison DeHaven 2 Chanel Margaret Cobb 3 Conversa 272. $500 Jr/Am CWD 1.20m Jumper Ashley Pace 1 HIgh Offley Estella IV 2 Bellissimo Alec Tolle MICHAEL WILLIAMSON 3 Swiss Guard 372. USEF Talent Search Medal - 2* 1 Casper Van't Gestelhof Elizabeth McKim 2 Cascada Melissa Deryn Foster MICHAEL WILLIAMSON 3 Swiss Guard 473. WIHS Medal - Jumper Phase Cooper Dean 1 Seven 2 Friend Request Ada Neumann 3 Casper Van't Gestelhof Elizabeth McKim

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Hooked on Ridin Silvermine Farm Inc Tara Harvill

203. 0.80m Jumper 1 BROADWAY'S PUZZLE PIECE Lawson Whitaker 2 Final Round Katherine Becker 3 Plain Brown Wrapper Shaylie Cooke

AKA Showstoppers LLC Katherine Becker Shaylie Cooke

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Kimberly Jungherr SKYE JOHNSON Aaron Vale

Kimberly Jungherr Jana Lorimer Frances Robinson

211. 1.00m iEquine Jumper 1 Capri Van de Helle 2 Vipman W 3 Supergrover

Mattias Tromp Kimberly Tobias Mike Holtkamp

Beyaert Farm Inc Kimberly Tobias Mike Holtkamp

215. 1.10m Jumper 1 Kiwi 2 Quintino 3 Easy Street

Karl Beyer Taylor Masters David Tromp

Michael Kirby Imperial Show Stables Blue River Farm Sales

219. 1.15m Back on Track Jumper 1 Matchmaker Jessica O'Hanrahan 2 Quintino Taylor Masters 3 Quanta 13 Sandra Roberts

Dade City Properties LLC Imperial Show Stables Sandra Roberts

254. Children's Jumper High - 1.10m 1 Nabuco Grace Klein 2 Ladonna Lauren Lindner 3 Conquillas Sofia Antico

Lance Williamson Lauren Lindner Morgan Ward

238. Adult Jumper High - 1.10m 1 Adriane BB Alex Gotze 2 Besame Mucho Madison Teague 3 Sochi Sheetal Patel 230. Ch/Ad Jumper Medium - 1.00m (comb) 1 Luminous Grace Klein 2 Madonna Grace Klein 3 El Fernantez Zet Kimberly Leslie 222. Ch/Ad Jumper Low - .90m (comb) 1 Chihuly Mary Stavola 2 Touareg Dana Sparks 3 Dominica V Paige Moose

Savannah Barry Madison Teague Donald Stewart Lance Williamson Lance Williamson Kimberly Leslie Mary Stavola Dana Sparks Emily Patterson

HUNTER RING 1 97. $400 Low Amateur-Owner Hunter O/F (comb) 1 Reign Lindsey Phipps 2 Moscato Ellen Greiner 3 Surreal Katharine Page 98. $400 Low Amateur-Owner Hunter O/F (comb)* 1 Reign Lindsey Phipps 2 Sochi Adele Einhorn 3 Moscato Ellen Greiner

Lindsey Phipps Ellen Greiner Katharine Page Lindsey Phipps Adele Einhorn Ellen Greiner

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New faces

PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. –

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he USHJA Board of Directors recently elected three new atlarge board members, a national vice president, and a treasurer, and ratified Hunter and Jumper Working Group appointments for chairs and discipline directors.

They assumed their duties on the Board of Directors last month.

David Distler, of Norwalk, Conn., was elected national vice president, a four-year term.

Shelley Campf, of Canby, Ore., was elected treasurer, a two-year term.

Katharine Benson, of Whitehouse Station, N.J., and Sissy Wickes, of Unionville, Pa., were elected as at-large directors, four-year terms.

Following an unprecedented run-off election in the at-large directors' election between Joe Dotoli, of Chepachet, R.I., and Britt McCormick, of Allen, Texas, Dotoli was elected as an at-large director.

The following individuals were appointed to the Board of Directors for two-year terms during their working group meetings and ratified by the Board as follows: • Hunter Working Group Chair (Hunter Vice President) - Dianne Johnson, Kirkland, Wash.

• Hunter Discipline Director - Betty Oare, Warrenton, Va. • Jumper Working Group Chair (Jumper Vice President) - Charlotte Skinner-Robson, North Hollywood, Calif.

• Jumper Discipline Directors - Jimmy Torano, Wellington, Fla., and DiAnn Langer, Johnston, S.C. Additionally, Jennifer Burger of Buffalo, N.Y., Cheryl Rubenstein, Memphis, Tenn., and Robin Fairclough, Morriston, Fla., were elected to represent USHJA on the USEF National Breeds and Disciplines Council.

Candidates for the Board of Directors election were determined through a multi-step process. USHJA members submitted nominations for USHJA Board of Director positions, which were then reviewed by the USHJA Nominating Committee.

The committee members interviewed candidates before submitting to the USHJA Board of Directors their recommended nominee for each position for inclusion on the ballot.

Upon receipt of the Nominating Committee's recommended candidates, the Board of Directors had 10 days within which to name additional qualified nominations to the ballot for each of the positions from the floor, if they chose to do so. HCD

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ShowResults 101. $100 Low Amateur-Owner Hunter U/S (comb) 1 Reign Lindsey Phipps 2 Moscato Ellen Greiner Adele Einhorn 3 Sochi 92. $600 Amateur-Owner Hunter O/F (comb) Shannan Gossman 1 Castanio Lee Cesery 2 WHISKEY TANGO Hasbrouck Donovan 3 Cymplify 93. $600 Amateur-Owner Hunter O/F (comb)* Lee Cesery 1 WHISKEY TANGO Hasbrouck Donovan 2 Cymplify Shannan Gossman 3 Castanio 96. $100 Amateur-Owner Hunter U/S (comb) Lee Cesery 1 WHISKEY TANGO Hasbrouck Donovan 2 Cymplify 3 Castanio Shannan Gossman 380. M&S Junior Medal 1 Bravour VDL Samantha Masters 2 Billy The Kid Olivia Albright 3 Victorino Z Caroline Ellis 391. EJ Haun Medal 1 Friend Request Ada Neumann Dominique Gonzalez 2 Euro D'Hyrencourt Emma Witham 3 Lawman 370. USEF Hunter Seat Medal 1 Orion Hazel Taylor Ada Neumann 2 Friend Request Sofia Antico 3 DIACORD 371. ASPCA Horsemanship Medal 1 Bravour VDL Samantha Masters 2 Nazario 2 Lauren Lindner 3 SORANO Cassidy Warren 373. WIHS Medal - Hunter Phase 1 Casper Van't Gestelhof Elizabeth McKim 2 Flambesie Abigail Brayman 3 Friend Request Ada Neumann 137. $300 Junior Hunter O/F (comb) 1 ESH Caresse Le Reve Cooper Dean 2 Alivio Hazel Taylor 3 Kenan Elizabeth McKim 138. $300 Junior Hunter O/F (comb)* 1 Kenan Elizabeth McKim 2 Alivio Hazel Taylor 3 Seven Cooper Dean 141. $100 Large Junior Hunter U/S (comb) 1 Alivio Hazel Taylor 2 ESH Caresse Le Reve Cooper Dean 3 Dolita Shannon Jones 585. $100 Junior Hunter Low O/F 1 Masterpiece Paige Moose 2 Cordiacado Claire Lube 3 Channel Lauren Lindner 586. $100 Junior Hunter Low O/F* 1 Masterpiece Paige Moose 2 Channel Lauren Lindner 3 Rockabilly Callie Rickert 589. $100 Junior Hunter Low Under Saddle 1 Masterpiece Paige Moose 2 Channel Lauren Lindner 3 Rockabilly Callie Rickert 407. $2,500 Devoucoux Hunter Prix 1 Loxley Amanda Steege 2 Dubai David Jennings 3 Alivio Morgan Ward

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Thinkslikeahorse Daniel Bluman Uma O'Neill Lauren Lindner Soulshine Farms, LLC Patricia Garrett Linda Radigan Thinkslikeahorse Marjory Berkache Sorelli, LLC EHM Equestrian LLC EHM Equestrian LLC Sorelli, LLC Thinkslikeahorse Sorelli, LLC Marjory Berkache Shannon Jones Paige Moose Kyle Dewar Sloan Hodges Paige Moose Sloan Hodges Callie Rickert Paige Moose Sloan Hodges Callie Rickert Finale Partners LLC Casey Millis Sorelli, LLC

HUNTER RING 2 382. Back On Track Children's Medal - Horse (comb) 1 Vantage Megan Erickson 2 Vampire Mary Stavola 3 Baron Olympia Davison 157. Children's Hunter Horse O/F (comb) 1 ELWAY Cassidy Warren 2 Guitar Hero Mia Poppinga 3 Vampire Mary Stavola 158. Children's Hunter Horse O/F (comb)* 1 Spectacular Player Ariela Allen 2 Vampire Mary Stavola 3 Vantage Megan Erickson

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383. M&S Children's Medal - Pony Sm/Med 1 JellyBean Hayden Center Amy Center 2 PEACHES 'N CREAM Megan All PAM JOHNSON Schuyler Dayner Lane Patterson 3 Lil Bit Better 147. Children's Hunter Pony O/F (comb) NICOLE FARR NICOLE FARR 1 Good 2 go Schuyler Dayner Lane Patterson 2 Lil Bit Better Megan All PAM JOHNSON 3 PEACHES 'N CREAM 148. Children's Hunter Pony O/F (comb)* NICOLE FARR NICOLE FARR 1 Good 2 go Schuyler Dayner Lane Patterson 2 Lil Bit Better 3 Kygo Jessica Bader Jessica Bader 341. Limit Equitation Fences 1 Hemingway Kira Zapolskikh Debbie Conner 387. M&S 2'6" Adult Medal 1 Something To Be Proud OfTara Harvill Tara Harvill 2 Vonda Cassina Joy Rollefson PBJ Farms, Inc 353. Adult Novice Equitation Fences 1 Cassique WENDY SHELL WENDY SHELL 2 Vonda Cassina Joy Rollefson PBJ Farms, Inc Sara Jenkins Sara Jenkins 3 Zina 354. Adult Novice Equitation Fences WENDY SHELL WENDY SHELL 1 Cassique Tara Harvill 2 Something To Be Proud Of Tara Harvill Tallulah Kassell Raylyn Farms, Inc. 3 RF Chigoletta 355. Adult Novice Equitation Fences 1 Cassique WENDY SHELL WENDY SHELL 2 Zina Sara Jenkins Sara Jenkins Tara Harvill 3 Something To Be Proud Of Tara Harvill 352. Adult Novice Equitation Flat 1 Zina Sara Jenkins Sara Jenkins 2 Cassique WENDY SHELL WENDY SHELL Tara Harvill 3 Something To Be Proud Of Tara Harvill 349. Adult Maiden Equitation Fences 1 Quick Silver Kylie Harvill Kylie Harvill 350. Adult Maiden Equitation Fences 1 Quick Silver Kylie Harvill Kylie Harvill 351. Adult Maiden Equitation Fences 1 Quick Silver Kylie Harvill Kylie Harvill 367. Beginner Equitation (WalkTrot) 1 JellyBean Kiersten Cawley Amy Center 2 Minnie SARAH SOLLOWAY SARAH SOLLOWAY 368. Beginner Equitation U/S (WalkTrot) 1 Minnie SARAH SOLLOWAY SARAH SOLLOWAY 2 JellyBean Kiersten Cawley Amy Center 369. Beginner Equitation Pleasure (WalkTrot) 1 JellyBean Kiersten Cawley Amy Center 2 Minnie SARAH SOLLOWAY SARAH SOLLOWAY 163. Green Pony Schooling Hunter O/F 1 LEDINJADON GRAFFITI HANNAH HAINES HANNAH HAINES 1 Peppermint Twist Kayla Rossetti Kayla Rossetti Casey Oliver 2 WOODLANDS ROMANCE Casey Oliver Megan Lomel 3 WOODLANDS BAMBUGNI Lauren Lomel 165. $100 Green Pony Hunter O/F Conformation (comb) 1 Peppermint Twist Kayla Rossetti Kayla Rossetti 2 LEDINJADON GRAFFITI HANNAH HAINES HANNAH HAINES 3 WOODLANDS ROMANCE Casey Oliver Casey Oliver 166. $100 Green Pony Hunter O/F (comb) 1 Peppermint Twist Kayla Rossetti Kayla Rossetti 2 WOODLANDS ROMANCE Casey Oliver Casey Oliver 3 LEDINJADON GRAFFITI HANNAH HAINES HANNAH HAINES 375. USEF Pony Medal 1 MY BOY Casey Oliver Gray Horse Farm Hamptons LLC 2 Sir Dragon Emma Hechtman Emily Elek-Burtard 3 Tinlily Emma Paulk Emma Paulk 183. $300 Small Pony Hunter O/F Conformation 1 Sir Dragon Emma Hechtman Emily Elek-Burtard 2 Bianca Sophia Ayers Sophia Ayers 3 Prima Ballerina Sophia Ayers Sophia Ayers 184. $300 Small Pony Hunter O/F* 1 Bianca Sophia Ayers Sophia Ayers 2 CLOVERMEADE CALL ME PEACHES Caitlin Wood Caitlin Wood 3 Prima Ballerina Sophia Ayers Sophia Ayers 188. Med/Lg Pony Hunter Model (comb) 1 All About Blue Caroline Ellis Artillery Lane, LLC 2 Overcast Lourdes Low Lourdes Low 3 MY BOY Casey Oliver Gray Horse Farm Hamptons LLC

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ShowNet upgrades SAUGERTIES, NY –

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ITS Inc. has announced that ShowNet, show jumping’s leading tracking and live streaming service, will offer upgraded features to the already existing ShowNet capabilities at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit.

Throughout the winter show season, HITS exhibitors across the country can expect deluxe digital services provided by ShowNet including: a results service on the ShowNet mobile app and for ShowNet members; email alert system which includes pre-start information, tracked entry alerts, final results, live video, class start times; and the opportunity to purchase, maintain and view competition videos through a personal footage library.

“HITS prides itself on offering its customers a premier product— from footing, to hospitality experience, to stabling; and now, with the help of ShowNet, we can give our clients across the country access to real-time results, class updates and video content,” said HITS President and CEO Tom Struzzieri. “Through implementa-

tion of these advanced digital services, HITS clients will have access to continuous, important data from the ease of their mobile devices or smartphones.”

Most notably, the extended partnership will include live streaming of the Grand Prix Ring all day, every day, through the ShowNet streaming platform. Additionally, weekly Grand Prix will be available free on the HITS website courtesy of ShowNet. “ShowNet is very pleased to extend and deepen our partnership with HITS, the largest Show Jumping producer in the U.S.,” said ShowNet Spokesperson, Grant Williams. “We have provided our results and basic individual video clip service to the HITS Ocala and Saugerties circuits for the past two years and we are delighted that HITS has offered to broaden the horse show participation for ShowNet to include the Coachella Desert Circuit in California.”

HITS’ partnership with ShowNet will also continue to benefit the HITS Saugerties exhibitor throughout the spring, summer and fall shows. HCD

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MKO Equestrian Andrea O'Brien Kim Farlinger Stables Ltd.

JUMPER RING 1 255. Ch/Ad Jumper High - 1.10m (comb) Grace Klein 1 Nabuco 2 Vipman W Kimberly Tobias Brady O'Donohue 3 Rapid Fire

Lance Williamson Kimberly Tobias Castle Gate Farm, LLC

Meadowood Farm, LLC Donald Stewart Meghan Keegan

223. Adult Jumper Low - .90m 1 Touareg Dana Sparks Anne Polhill 2 Spellcheck Alyssa Lang 3 Calandia

Dana Sparks Anne Polhill Alyssa Lang

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247. Children's Jumper Low - .90m Paige Moose 1 Dominica V Victoria Haber 2 Chellisto 3 Chihuly Mary Stavola

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231. Adult Jumper Medium - 1.00m CHEYENNE FRINGS 1 Gabriel 2 Off the Books Kaitlyn Myers 3 Exclusief Van De HeffinckJessa Kinney

Renee Gruenthal Kaitlyn Myers Jessa Kinney

Elizabeth Phillips Sandra Haber Lee Cesery

251. Children's Jumper Medium - 1.00m Grace Klein 1 Luminous 2 Odyssey Life Rileigh Amorginos Averie Foss 3 Coco Z

Lance Williamson Rileigh Amorginos Averie Foss

HUNTER RING 3 331. Adult Equitation Fences (comb) Madison Berger 1 BONAPARTE Caroline Carr 2 Coolio 3 Umberto III Meghan Keegan 112. Adult Hunter 46 & Over O/F Elizabeth Phillips 1 Benson K Elizabeth Phillips 2 Sienna 3 LUSSO Lee Cesery 113. Adult Hunter 46 & Over O/F* 1 Caspar Wendy Rice Elizabeth Phillips 2 Sienna 3 Benson K Elizabeth Phillips 116. Adult Hunter 46 & Over Under Saddle 1 Sienna Elizabeth Phillips 2 Elsa Sandra Haber Lee Cesery 3 LUSSO 107. Adult Hunter 36-45 O/F 1 Remington Kristine D'Andrea 2 Patriot Appeal Kristina Watkins 3 The Reverend Kristina Watkins 108. Adult Hunter 36-45 O/F* 1 Remington Kristine D'Andrea 2 The Reverend Kristina Watkins 3 Patriot Appeal Kristina Watkins 111. Adult Hunter 36-45 Under Saddle 1 Patriot Appeal Kristina Watkins 2 The Reverend Kristina Watkins 3 Remington Kristine D'Andrea 102. Adult Hunter 18-35 O/F 1 Anything Goes Katelyn Henderson 2 Willow Bay Samantha Perlman 3 Dallas Alexis Anderson 103. Adult Hunter 18-35 O/F* 1 Willow Bay Samantha Perlman 2 Dallas Alexis Anderson 3 Anything Goes Katelyn Henderson 106. Adult Hunter 18-35 Under Saddle 1 Lalelu Taylor Masters 2 Willow Bay Samantha Perlman 3 Anything Goes Katelyn Henderson 30. HITS Hunter 1 O/F 1 Zina Sara Jenkins 2 Speranza Lavinia M Criswell 3 Oliver Craig Phillips 31. HITS Hunter 1 O/F 1 Speranza Lavinia M Criswell 2 Zina Sara Jenkins 3 Oliver Craig Phillips 408. $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix 1 Carero Alexa Bayko 2 Whisper Alexa Bayko 3 BONAPARTE Madison Berger

420. $25,000 HITS Grand Prix Andrew Kocher 1 USA Today 2 The kingdom Christina Kelly Kim Farlinger 3 Charming Force B

Silvermine Farm Inc Kristina Watkins Kristina Watkins

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Silvermine Farm Inc Kristina Watkins Kristina Watkins

99. $400 Low Amateur-Owner Hunter O/F (comb) 1 Carero Alexa Bayko 2 CANDIDATE Lee Cesery 3 Sochi Adele Einhorn

Kristina Watkins Kristina Watkins Silvermine Farm Inc

100. $400 Low Amateur-Owner Hunter O/F Hndy (comb) 1 Moscato Ellen Greiner Ellen Greiner 2 Reign Lindsey Phipps Lindsey Phipps 3 CANDIDATE Lee Cesery Lee Cesery

Katelyn Henderson Ann Cohen Elizabeth Phillips

94. $600 Amateur-Owner Hunter O/F (comb) 1 WHISKEY TANGO Lee Cesery 2 Cymplify Hasbrouck Donovan 3 Castanio Shannan Gossman

Lee Cesery Hasbrouck Donovan Turning Pointe Ventures, LLC

Ann Cohen Elizabeth Phillips Katelyn Henderson

95. $600 Amateur-Owner Hunter O/F Hndy (comb) 1 Cymplify Hasbrouck Donovan 2 Castanio Shannan Gossman 3 WHISKEY TANGO Lee Cesery

Hasbrouck Donovan Turning Pointe Ventures, LLC Lee Cesery

Evan O'Donnell Ann Cohen Katelyn Henderson

139. $300 Junior Hunter O/F (comb) 1 Alivio Hazel Taylor 2 ESH Caresse Le Reve Cooper Dean 3 Seven Cooper Dean

Sorelli, LLC Marjory Berkache Thinkslikeahorse

Sara Jenkins Lavinia M Criswell Craig Phillips

140. $300 Junior Hunter O/F Hndy (comb) 1 Seven Cooper Dean 2 Alivio Hazel Taylor 3 Kenan Elizabeth McKim

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Lavinia M Criswell Sara Jenkins Craig Phillips

587. $100 Junior Hunter Low O/F 1 Masterpiece Paige Moose 2 Rockabilly Callie Rickert 3 Cordiacado Claire Lube

Paige Moose Callie Rickert Kyle Dewar

Alexa Bayko Monica Hunt Meadowood Farm, LLC

588. $100 Junior Hunter Low O/F - Handy 1 Rockabilly Callie Rickert 2 Channel Lauren Lindner 3 Masterpiece Paige Moose

Callie Rickert Sloan Hodges Paige Moose

402. $1000 JR/A-O Hunter Classic (comb) 1 WHISKEY TANGO Lee Cesery 2 Cymplify Hasbrouck Donovan 3 Reign Lindsey Phipps

Lee Cesery Hasbrouck Donovan Lindsey Phipps

345. Intermediate Equitation Fences 1 Something To Be Proud Of Tara Harvill 2 Cisco Kid Gretchen Vida

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GRAND PRIX RING 411. $2,500 M&S/NAL Ch/Ad Jumper Classic High- 1.10m 1 Piper Grace Klein Lance Williamson 2 Cliff II Robin Swinderman Mitchell Courtney Schweppe 3 Ramona Quimby Natalie Hughes Natalie Hughes 413. $5,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Classic - 1.30m 1 Charline 28 Kady Abrahamson Abrahamson Equestrian LLC 2 Chanel Madison DeHaven Madison DeHaven 3 Hailey AD Z Kady Abrahamson Abrahamson Equestrian LLC 414. $7,500 U-Dump Jr/A-O Jumper Classic - 1.40m 1 Idalie van Doperheide Hayley Waters Chuck & Dana Waters 2 Constantine Jared Petersen Derek Petersen 3 Cilandra Z Christi Israel Christi Israel

346. Intermediate Equitation Fences 1 Something To Be Proud Of Tara Harvill 2 Cisco Kid Gretchen Vida 347. Intermediate Equitation Fences 1 Something To Be Proud Of Tara Harvill 2 Cisco Kid Gretchen Vida

Alexa Bayko Lee Cesery Adele Einhorn

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Jr. championships expanded LEXINGTON, KY. –

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tinue to accumulate points, which are used to determine their placement on a team for the Championships, until 60 days prior to the date of their zone’s championships.

Riders must also ensure they do not jump higher than the fence heights permitted for their section and that they and their horse meet all the other requirements outlined in the program specifications.

These Championships complement existing Zone Horse of the Year Jumper Championships, which will be available in Zones 2-10 in 2017. Zone HOTY Jumper Championships offer any USHJA member the opportunity to compete in individual competition in their jumper section for extra “Championship” points that count toward year-end HOTY awards.

Visit www.ushja.org/zones for more information about your zone’s HOTY Championships.

Visit www.ushja.org/zonejumper for more information about the USHJA Zone Jumper Championships. HCD EMILY MILLS PHOTO

fter four successful years, the United States Hunter Jumper Association is expanding its Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championships to include 1.20/1.25m Junior and Amateur Jumper, as well as 1.30/1.35m Junior and Amateur Jumper sections across the country.

This Nations Cup-style format offers competitors experience that could otherwise only be gained through high-performance show jumping competition.

In 2016, more than 130 riders participated in the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championships, which were organized by zone for the first time.

The USHJA expects the expansion of the program to offer more than 300 additional riders a chance at a championship with the added fence heights.

“We’ve heard from members that Junior and Amateur jumpers want more opportunities, and we are eager to see this successful format benefit so many members,” said David Distler, chair of the USHJA Jumper Working Group.

Build in Ocala’s most beautiful horse community Riders must apply and qualify for the championships, which provide them with a competitive team experience and an opportunity to earn Zone Horse of the Year points in their respective jumper sections.

The Championships will be held by zone (combined as follows: Zones 1 & 2, Zones 3 & 4, Zones 5 & 6, Zones 7 & 8, and Zones 9 & 10) and consist of both team and individual competition, following the Nations Cup-style format used in the Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Championships in 2016.

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187. Small Pony Hunter Under Saddle 1 Bianca Sophia Ayers Sophia Ayers Caitlin Wood 2 CLOVERMEADE CALL ME PEACHES Caitlin Wood 3 Sir Dragon Emma Hechtman Emily Elek-Burtard 191. $300 Med/Lg Pony Hunter O/F (comb) 1 MY BOY Casey Oliver 1 All About Blue Caroline Ellis 2 Overcast Lourdes Low 3 COURTASH KALIDASCOPE Alexandra Peeples

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160. Children's Hunter Horse O/F (comb) 1 ELWAY Cassidy Warren 2 Spectacular Player Ariela Allen 3 Guitar Hero Lucy Rachel Donohue

193. Med/Lg Pony Hunter Under Saddle (comb) 1 All About Blue Caroline Ellis 2 Overcast Lourdes Low 3 MY BOY Casey Oliver

Artillery Lane, LLC Lourdes Low Gray Horse Farm Hamptons LLC

Soulshine Farms, LLC Ariela Allen Lucy Rachel Donohue

HUNTER RING 3

151. Children's Hunter Pony U/S (comb) 1 Good 2 go NICOLE FARR 2 Kygo Jessica Bader 3 PEACHES 'N CREAM Megan All

NICOLE FARR Jessica Bader PAM JOHNSON

149. Children's Hunter Pony O/F (comb) 1 PEACHES 'N CREAM Megan All 2 Good 2 go NICOLE FARR 3 JellyBean Hayden Center

PAM JOHNSON NICOLE FARR Amy Center

150. Children's Hunter Pony O/F (comb) 1 Good 2 go NICOLE FARR 2 PEACHES 'N CREAM Megan All 3 JellyBean Hayden Center

NICOLE FARR PAM JOHNSON Amy Center

404. $500 M&S/NAL Child Hunter Classic 1 Vampire Mary Stavola 2 Kygo Jessica Bader 3 PEACHES 'N CREAM Megan All

Kimberden Inc. Jessica Bader PAM JOHNSON

36. HITS Hunter 2 O/F 1 Cassique 2 Zina

WENDY SHELL Sara Jenkins

WENDY SHELL Sara Jenkins

37. HITS Hunter 2 O/F 1 Cassique 2 Zina

WENDY SHELL Sara Jenkins

WENDY SHELL Sara Jenkins

32. HITS Hunter 1 O/F 1 Zina 2 Oliver

Sara Jenkins Craig Phillips

Sara Jenkins Craig Phillips

33. HITS Hunter 1 O/F - M&S 1 Zina 2 Oliver

Sara Jenkins Craig Phillips

Sara Jenkins Craig Phillips

389. THIS National Children's Medal 1 Promise Me This Megan All 2 Baron Brenna Doherty 3 Vantage Megan Erickson

Megan All Brenna Doherty KME Property Holdings

161. Children's Hunter Horse U/S (comb) 1 Vampire Mary Stavola 2 Porthos Emmeline Guerard 3 Vantage Megan Erickson

167. $100 Green Pony Hunter O/F (comb) 1 WOODLANDS BAMBUGNI Lauren Lomel 2 Peppermint Twist Kayla Rossetti 3 WOODLANDS ROMANCE Casey Oliver

Megan Lomel Kayla Rossetti Casey Oliver

168. $100 Green Pony Hunter O/F (comb) 1 Peppermint Twist Kayla Rossetti 2 Tinlily Emma Paulk 3 LEDINJADON GRAFFITI HANNAH HAINES

Kayla Rossetti Emma Paulk HANNAH HAINES

169. Green Pony Hunter Under Saddle (comb) 1 WOODLANDS BAMBUGNI Lauren Lomel 2 WOODLANDS ROMANCE Casey Oliver 3 Tinlily Emma Paulk

Megan Lomel Casey Oliver Emma Paulk

376. WIHS Pony Medal 1 COURTASH KALIDASCOPE Alexandra Peeples

Alexandra Peeples

185. $300 Small Pony Hunter O/F 1 Prima Ballerina Sophia Ayers 2 Bianca Sophia Ayers 3 Sir Dragon Emma Hechtman

Sophia Ayers Sophia Ayers Emily Elek-Burtard

186. $300 Small Pony Hunter O/F Handy 1 Bianca Sophia Ayers 2 Prima Ballerina Sophia Ayers 3 Sir Dragon Emma Hechtman

Sophia Ayers Sophia Ayers Emily Elek-Burtard

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109. Adult Hunter 36-45 O/F 1 The Reverend 2 Cisco Kid 3 Remington

Kristina Watkins Gretchen Vida Kristine D'Andrea

Kristina Watkins Gretchen Vida Silvermine Farm Inc

110. Adult Hunter 36-45 O/F 1 The Reverend 2 Remington 3 Patriot Appeal

Kristina Watkins Kristine D'Andrea Kristina Watkins

Kristina Watkins Silvermine Farm Inc Kristina Watkins

104. Adult Hunter 18-35 O/F 1 Umberto III 2 Somerset 3 Anything Goes

Meghan Keegan Brenna Doherty Katelyn Henderson

Meghan Keegan Claire Jungman Katelyn Henderson

105. Adult Hunter 18-35 O/F 1 Anything Goes 2 Umberto III 3 Aubergine

Katelyn Henderson Meghan Keegan Lindsey Phipps

Katelyn Henderson Meghan Keegan Lindsey Phipps

114. Adult Hunter 46 & Over O/F 1 Sienna Elizabeth Phillips 2 Benson K Elizabeth Phillips 3 LUSSO Lee Cesery

Elizabeth Phillips Elizabeth Phillips Lee Cesery

115. Adult Hunter 46 & Over O/F 1 Benson K Elizabeth Phillips 2 Caspar Wendy Rice 3 Elsa Sandra Haber

Elizabeth Phillips Wendy Rice Sandra Haber

405. $500 M&S/NAL Adult Hunter Classic 1 Remington Kristine D'Andrea 2 The Reverend Kristina Watkins 3 Benson K Elizabeth Phillips

Silvermine Farm Inc Kristina Watkins

Props USHJA offering recognition to qualified riding schools LEXINGTON, KY. –

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he United States Hunter Jumper Association is offering recognition for lesson programs, riding facilities, equestrian schools and other types of educational equestrian programs that emphasize horsemanship and sportsmanship, promote safety and offer introductory hunter/jumper lessons through its Recognized Riding Academy program.

“The USHJA Recognized Riding Academy program is designed to encourage the continued development and growth of programs across the country that cultivate well-rounded equestrians from their earliest riding experience,” said Kevin Price, USHJA executive director.

“Building strong foundations of horsemanship, sportsmanship and safety for equestrians benefits our entire sport, and we look forward to helping connect new or aspiring riders with programs that focus on those attributes.”

Becoming a Recognized Riding Academy provides these programs with national recognition and exposure.

Programs meeting the USHJA Recognized Riding Academy criteria can be found on the USHJA website, and

each receives a recognition plaque to display at their facility. Recognized Riding Academies can participate in the USHJA Affiliate Equitation Awards program, and they receive discounts on USHJA Trainer Certification Program manuals.

Interested riding programs must apply and meet USHJA requirements to become a Recognized Riding Academy. The requirements focus on minimum facility, operational, safety and staff standards. These programs must operate out of facilities that follow basic industry standards for horse care, offer hunter/jumper riding lessons of varying levels, unmounted instruction, and lessons with an instructor/student ratio that ensures safety, and follow a written curriculum for all instruction.

Additionally, they must make safety a priority, requiring ASTM/SEI approved helmets and approved footwear, as well as following a variety of other safety standards and maintaining at least $1 million in insurance coverage for the operation of their riding program.

The programs must have at least one staff person who is a USHJA member in good standing, and their staff must demonstrate a commitment to continuing education.

Learn more about the USHJA Recognized Riding Academy and apply at www.ushja.org/ridingacademy. HCD

HITS-on-the-Hudson chosen SAUGERTIES, N.Y. –

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ITS Inc. has announced that the United States Equestrian Federation has chosen HITS-on-the-Hudson here as the proposed location for the 2017 FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships – hosting the disciplines of jumping, dressage and paradressage – pending approval from the FEI. The event will be held July 18-23, in conjunction with the HITS-on-theHudson IV Horse Show.

“HITS is thrilled by the prospect of this huge opportunity,” said HITS President and CEO Tom Struzzieri. “This competition is the only FEI championship held annually on this continent, and it gives junior and young riders an unparalleled experience in the sport early in the development of their

careers. HITS is dedicated to fostering the next generation of equestrians, and is very proud that HITS-on-the-Hudson, in our home of Saugerties, has been recognized by the USEF as an eligible location to hold such a special event.”

The NAJYRC is a unique competition that brings together the top FEI Junior and Young Riders, ages 14-21.

At the 2017 NAJYRC at HITS-on-the-Hudson, qualified riders will vie for team and individual FEI medals in the Olympic-equestrian disciplines of show jumping and dressage, and the Para-Olympic discipline of paradressage.

Additional NAJYRC events will be held in the Olympic-equestrian discipline of eventing and the FEI World Equestrian Games disciplines of reining and endurance. HCD www.facebook.com/horsecapitaldigest 33

EventsCalendar JANUARY January 6-31: Ocala – Horse Fever Artists’ Exhibit.

Presented by the Marion Cultrual Alliance.

January 20-22: Ocala – Clinton Anderson's Downun-

January 27-29: Altoona – Rocking Horse Winter I

der Horsemanship Clinic. Florida Horse Park located

Horse Trial. Rocking Horse Ranch. For more infor-

at 11008 S. Hwy 475. For more information visit

mation visit: useventing.com/competitions/om-

www.flhorsepark.com

nibus#III or www.rockinghorseeventing.com

First Friday Art Walk 6-9 pm. Exhibit continues through Jan. 31. Gallery closed Sun.-Mon. Visit www.facebook.com/mcaocala for more information.

January 14-15: Newberry – Horse Shows in the Park

January 21-23: Newberry – Winter Kick Off Dressage Show. Canterbury Showplace. For more information

Shows 1 & 2. Please visit

visit canterburyshowplace.com or www.horse-

www.orlandodressage.com for more information.

showsinthepark.com

Hunter/Jumper Show. Canterbury Showplace. For more information visit canterburyshowplace.com or www.horseshowsinthepark.com January 14-15: Bushnell – SEC Hunter Jumper Dressage Show. Sumter Equestrian Center. For more information visit www.sumterequestriancenter.com

January 21: Reddick – Longwood Farms Horse Trial.

text :352-804-0268 or email: entries@longwoode-

750-5500.

questriangames.com or visit: longwoodequestriangames.com January 23: Ocala – Under Tack Show. Thoroughbred

I. The Grand Oaks Resort. Please visit www.orlando-

track. Ocala Breeders Sales (OBS). For more infor-

dressage.com or thegrandoaks.com for more infor-

mation visit: www.obssales.com

visit: useventing.com/competitions/omnibus#III or

www.obssales.com

HITS Showgrounds. For more information visit www.hitsshows.com or email: info@hitsshows.com January 18-22 – Venice Equestrian Tour Kickoff.

HITS Showgrounds. For more information visit www.hitsshows.com or email: info@hitsshows.com

FEBRUARY February 1-5 – Venice Equestrian Tour II.

www.foxleafarm.com

horse racing, refreshments and wagering. Ocala Breeders Sales (OBS). For more information visit:

January 17-22 – Ocala January Classic l.

January 31-February 5 – Ocala Premiere - lll.

Fox Lea Farm. For more information visit: January 24: Ocala – OBS Championship Stakes. Live

Horse Trials. Caudle Ranch. For more information

www.facebook.com/ThreeLakesHT

Show. The Grand Resort. Please visit thegrandoaks.com for more information or call 352-

horse sale. Future racehorses running for time on

January 14-15: Groveland – Three Lakes January

January 28-29: Weirsdale – Hunt Country Horse

For information or questions about any event, call or

January 14-15: Weirsdale – Dressage under the Oaks

mation or call 352-750-5500.

January 28-29: Clarcona – Snowbird’s Paradise

February 3: Ocala – Breeches & BlueJeans Charity Fundraising Event. Second Wind Thoroughbred Project. 6pm to 9pm. Ocala Breeder Sales (OBS).

January 24-29 – Ocala January Festival - ll.

1701 SW 60th Ave. In the back by the track. Live

HITS Showgrounds. For more information visit

Music, dancing, food, cash bar. Silent Auciton. Tick-

www.hitsshows.com or email: info@hitsshows.com

ets sold online or at door. For more information call:

January 25-27: Ocala – OBS Winter Mixed Sale.

Watch live thoroughbred horse auction. Refresh-

352-250-2874 or visit: www.secondwindtbs.org February 3-5: Newberry – Jubilee of Breeds.

Fox Lea Farm. For more information visit:

ments available. Ocala Breeders Sales (OBS). For

Canterbury Showplace. For more information visit

www.foxleafarm.com

more information visit: www.obssales.com

canterburyshowplace.com

January 25-29 – Venice Equestrian Tour I.

LIKE US ON

Horse Park located at 11008 S. Hwy 475. For more

www.foxleafarm.com

information visit www.flhorsepark.com or

January 27-29: Newberry – Josey Ranch Barrel Rac-

February 4-5: Bushnell – Florida Ranch Horse Show.

mation visit canterburyshowplace.com or contact

Sumter Equestrian Center. For more information

Laura Evans at 321-377-7178.

visit www.sumterequestriancenter.com or

Association. Florida Horse Park located at 11008 S.

34 Horse Capital Digest • January 13, 2017

www.southeasthorseshows.com

ing Clinic. Canterbury Showplace. For more infor-

January 27-29: Ocala – South Florida Reining Horse

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February 4-5: Ocala – Jubilee Dressage. Florida

Fox Lea Farm. For more information visit:

floridaranchhorse.com February 7-12 – Ocala Winter Classic - lV FEI CSI2*.

Hwy 475. For more information visit www.flhorsep-

HITS Showgrounds. For more information visit

ark.com or email: members@sfrha.com

www.hitsshows.com or email: info@hitsshows.com

EventsCalendar February 8-12 – Venice Equestrian Tour III.

February 17-19: Ocala –Southern Junior Rodeo Asso-

Fox Lea Farm. For more information visit:

ciation. Florida Horse Park located at 11008 S. Hwy

Fox Lea Farm. For more information visit:

www.foxleafarm.com

475. For more information visit

www.foxleafarm.com

www.flhorsepark.com or www.sjra-rodeo.com

MARCH

February 9-20: Tampa – Florida State Fair. Tampa State Fairgrounds. Animals, art/craft competitions and marketplace. Petting zoo, concerts, exhibits and more! Call for more information at: 813-6217821, box office: 813-627-4360. Or visit:

February 18-19: Newberry – Horse Shows in the Park. Canterbury Showplace. For more information visit canterburyshowplace.com or www.horseshowsinthepark.com

www.FloridaStateFair.com

Horse Trials. Spectators free. On-site vendors. Free to public. Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. Hwy 475.

For more information visit www.flhorsepark.com or www.equiventures.com February 10-12: Weirsdale – Grand Oaks Classic

Maestro- Marquee Dinner Series- 6:30pm; Hail to the Ale - multi course dinner paired with specialty

www.sumterequestriancenter.com

beers - 6:30pm. (March 3) Chefs at the Museum 6:30pm; Grill Clinic with Jose Juarez -11:00am –

February 19: Ocala – The Ag Mag Wine Festival at HITS. Post Time Farm. 12-8pm. Wine, food,

grandoaks.com for more information or call 352-

formation call: 352-209-3180.

visit www.orlandodressage.com for more information.

Foundation Dinner - best examples of traditional

For more information visit

art/crafts, live music, demonstrations. For more in-

February 11-12: Clarcona – Sweetheart Cup. Please

of events are: (March 1) Friend of the James Beard

Dressage Show. Sumter Equestrian Center.

2017. The Grand Resort. Please visit the-

750-5500.

March 1-5: Ocala – The Ocala Culinary Festival. List

French Cuisine-6:30pm. (March 2) Three Chefs & a February 18-19: Bushnell – SEC Hunter/Jumper

February 10-12: Ocala – Equiventures Ocala Winter II

February 28-March 5 – Venice Equestrian Tour VI.

1:00pm; French Wine Seminar - 1:30pm – 3:00pm; Taste of Italy Wine Seminar - 2:00pm – 3:30pm; The Art of Cocktails - 3:30pm – 5:00pm.

(March 4) Feast at the Farm (olive oil and wagyu

February 21-26 – Ocala Masters - Vl. HITS Showgrounds. For more information visit www.hitsshows.com or email: info@hitsshows.com

beef) - 5:00pm; The Art of Cocktails - 3:30pm – 5:00pm. (March 5) Gospel Brunch - 9am – 10:30am; Grand Tasting -3:00pm – 6:00pm - ben-

February 22-26 – Venice Equestrian Tour V.

efits Food4Kids backpack program. Limited seating,

Nations Cup™ CSIO-4* Returns to HITS Ocala.

Fox Lea Farm. For more information visit:

Tickets at: ocalaculinaryfestival.com or info@ocala-

HITS Showgrounds. For more information visit

www.foxleafarm.com

culinaryfestival.com

February 14-19 – Ocala Winter Festival - V.

www.hitsshows.com or email: info@hitsshows.com February 15: Ocala – Jump Downtown - a special

February 25-27: Newberry – Twice as Nice Dressage Show Two. Canterbury Showplace. For more infor-

event featuring the Annual Parade of Nations Horse

mation visit canterburyshowplace.com or

Celebration. Ocala Main Street, on the Downtown

www.southeasthorseshows.com

Square at 6 pm.

February 25-26: Groveland – Three Lakes February February 15-19 – Venice Equestrian Tour IV. Fox Lea Farm. For more information visit: www.foxleafarm.com February 16-19: Altoona – Rocking Horse Winter II Horse Trial. Rocking Horse Ranch. For more information visit: useventing.com/competitions/omnibus#III or www.rockinghorseeventing.com February 17-19: Ocala – ADS Spring Fling CDE Driving Event. Florida Horse Park located at 11008 S. Hwy 475. For more information visit www.flhorsepark.com

Horse Trials. Caudle Ranch. For more information visit: useventing.com/competitions/omnibus#III or www.facebook.com/ThreeLakesHT

March 3-5: Newberry – South East Baroque Horse Show. Canterbury Showplace. For more information visit canterburyshowplace.com March 3-5: Weirsdale – Hunt Country Horse Show.

The Grand Resort. Please visit thegrandoaks.com for more information or call 352-750-5500.

March 3-5: Altoona – Rocking Horse Winter I Horse

February 26: Ocala – 8 am – STRIDE English, West-

Trial. Rocking Horse Ranch. For more information

ern and Driving Dressage Show. Florida Horse Park

visit: useventing.com/competitions/omnibus#III or

located at 11008 S. Hwy 475. Spectators free. On-

www.rockinghorseeventing.com

site vendors. Free to public. Visit www.stridedressage.org to learn more.

March 4-5: Ocala – Florida High School Rodeo Association. Florida Horse Park located at 11008 S. Hwy

February 28-March 5 – Ocala Tournament - Vll. HITS Showgrounds. For more information visit www.hitsshows.com or email: info@hitsshows.com

475. For more information visit www.flhorsepark.com or fhsra.homestead.com www.facebook.com/horsecapitaldigest 35

EventsCalendar March 4-5: Bushnell – Florida Ranch Horse Show.

March 18-19: Ocala – Equine Trail Sports. Florida

April 1-2: Weirsdale – Hunt Country Horse Show. The

Sumter Equestrian Center. For more information

Horse Park located at 11008 S. Hwy 475. For more

Grand Resort. Please visit thegrandoaks.com for

visit www.sumterequestriancenter.com or

information visit www.flhorsepark.com

more information or call 352-750-5500.

floridaranchhorse.com

March 18-19: Bushnell – SEC Hunter Jumper Dres-

April 5-9: Newberry – Citrus Cup Regional Morgan

sage Show. Sumter Equestrian Center.

Show. Canterbury Showplace. For more information

HITS Showgrounds. For more information visit

For more information visit

visit canterburyshowplace.com

www.hitsshows.com or email: info@hitsshows.com

www.sumterequestriancenter.com

March 7-12 – Ocala Winter Finals - Vlll.

April 8: Ocala – Sunshine Region Pony Club Mounted March 8-12: Ocala – Combined Driving/Show Jump-

March 21-26 – Ocala Championship - X.

ing. For more information visit: liveoakinterna-

HITS Showgrounds. For more information visit

tional.com

www.hitsshows.com or email: info@hitsshows.com

March 9-12: Tallahassee – Red Hills International

March 24-26: Ocala – Inaugural Florida Thor-

Games. Florida Horse Park located at 11008 S. Hwy 475. For more information visit www.flhorsepark.com April 9: Ocala – 8 am – STRIDE English, Western and

Horse Trials & Trade Fair. For more information visit:

oughbred Transformation Expo. Florida Horse

Driving Dressage Show. Florida Horse Park located

useventing.com/competitions/omnibus#III or

Park located at 11008 S. Hwy 475. For more

at 11008 S. Hwy 475. Spectators free. On-site ven-

www.RHHT.org

information visit www.flhorsepark.com or

dors. Free to public. Visit www.stridedressage.org

www.facebook.com/events/1137544306336061

to learn more.

March 10: Ocala – Sean Patrick Training Clinic.

Florida Horse Park located at 11008 S. Hwy 475.

March 25-26: Clarcona – Heidelberg Cups 1 & 2.

April 12-16: Ocala – Equiventures Ocala International

For more information visit www.flhorsepark.com or

Please visit www.orlandodressage.com for more in-

3-Day Festival of Eventing. Spectators free. On-site

www.seanpatricktraining.com

formation.

vendors. Free to public. Florida Horse Park, 11008

March 10-12: Newberry – Ocala Arab Show. Canter-

March 26 – Great American $1 Million Grand Prix.

bury Showplace. For more information visit canter-

HITS Showgrounds. For more information visit

buryshowplace.com

www.hitsshows.com or email: info@hitsshows.com

March 11: Ocala – Partners of the Park Cross-Coun-

March 31- April 2: Ocala – John Hudson's Team Rop-

try Schooling. Florida Horse Park located at 11008

ing. Florida Horse Park located at 11008 S. Hwy

S. Hwy 475. For more information visit www.fl-

475. For more information visit

horsepark.com

www.flhorsepark.com or

March 12: Ocala – Partners of the Park Schooling Show. Florida Horse Park located at 11008 S. Hwy

https://www.facebook.com/HudsonRope/ March 31-April 2: Altoona – Rocking Horse Spring

475. For more information visit

Horse Trial. Rocking Horse Ranch. For more infor-

www.flhorsepark.com

mation visit: useventing.com/competitions/om-

March 12: Ocala – $100,000 Longines FEI World

nibus#III or www.rockinghorseeventing.com

Cup™ Jumping Qualifier Grand Prix. For more in-

S. Hwy 475. For more information visit www.flhorsepark.com or www.equiventures.com April 15-16: Newberry – Flying G Rodeo. Canterbury Showplace. For more information visit canterburyshowplace.com April 22: Ocala – Marion Saddle Club Hunter/Jumper show. Longwood Farm South. For more information contact: Kelly Myers at 352-572-6147 or email: mschorseshow@gmail.com April 22: Ocala – Partners of the Park Cross-Country Schooling. Florida Horse Park located at 11008 S. Hwy 475. For more information visit www.flhorsepark.com

formation visit: liveoakinternational.com March 14-19 – Ocala Winter Celebration - lX. HITS Showgrounds. For more information visit www.hitsshows.com or email: info@hitsshows.com March 14-15: Ocala – Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale.

Top 2YO sale in the world! Watch live thoroughbred

APRIL April 1-2: Newberry – Florida Quarter Horse Associa-

April 23: Ocala – Partners of the Park Schooling Show. Florida Horse Park located at 11008 S. Hwy

tion Show. Canterbury Showplace. For more infor-

475. For more information visit

mation visit canterburyshowplace.com

www.flhorsepark.com

April 1-2: Bushnell – Florida Ranch Horse Show.

April 28-30: Ocala – Sabra O'Quinn Barrel Race.

horse auction. Refreshments available. Ocala

Sumter Equestrian Center. For more information

Florida Horse Park located at 11008 S. Hwy 475.

Breeders Sales (OBS). For more information visit:

visit www.sumterequestriancenter.com or

For more information visit www.flhorsepark.com or

www.obssales.com

floridaranchhorse.com

www.facebook.com/Sabra-OQuinn-483096768436233

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he United States Hunter Jumper Association has announced the 10 locations around the country that will host the 2017 USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Sessions, presented by Dover Saddlery, and that the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center at Lake Erie College, in Painesville, Ohio, will host the 2017 National Training Session.

“We had really incredible applications this year, which made selecting locations a challenge,” said Sally Ike, chair of the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Committee.

“We’re very pleased with the locations and are looking forward to announcing the dates and opening applications in February.”

The following locations will host EAP Regional Training Sessions at dates to be announced: • Mt. Holyoke College Equestrian Center, South Hadley, Mass.

(Zone 1) • Cazenovia College Equine Education Center, Cazenovia, N.Y. (Zone 2)

• Centenary College Equestrian Center, Long Valley, N.J. (Zone 2) • Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, Va. (Zone 3) • Georgia Horse Park, Conyers, Ga. (Zone 4) • World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, Ohio (Zone 5) • Great SW Equestrian Center, Katy, Texas (Zone 7) • Colorado Horse Park, Parker, Colo. (Zone 8) • Sonoma Horse Park, Petaluma, Calif.

(Zone 10) • Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Burbank, Calif. (Zone 10) The George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center at Lake Erie College will host the National Training Session for the second year in a row at a date to be announced. The 86-acre facility offers a 100’ x 225’ indoor arena with seating for 700 spectators.

“The George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center was a wonderful host facility last year, and we’re very excited to be back there,” continued Ike. The Emerging Athletes Program is supported in part by a generous grant from the United States Equestrian Federation, as well as individual donors through the USHJA Foundation. For more information about the EAP program, visit www.ushja.org/EAP HCD

Another opportunity Jockey Club offers program for non-show T-bred retirees

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o showcase thoroughbreds that are not competing in shows but are still successful in a second career as recreational mounts, the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program has announced the creation of the Thoroughbred Recreational Riding Incentive Program.

The program is designed for thoroughbred owners who spend most of their time outside of the show ring, whether on trails (including competitive trail rides), endurance rides or even driving.

“Many off-track thoroughbreds and owners are more suited to recreational riding than to showing,” said Kristin Leshney, TIP coordinator.

“The Thoroughbred Recreational Riding Incentive Program enables recreational riders to be rewarded for choosing thoroughbreds.”

Multiple awards are offered depending on the number of hours spent 38 Horse Capital Digest • January 13, 2017

riding or driving, ranging from a TIP patch for 25 hours to a TIP fleece jacket for 10,000 hours. To receive awards, riders must record their riding time in one-hour increments, rounding down to the whole hour.

Arena riding, lessons and show hours are not eligible for awards.

“We are excited to have more thoroughbreds becoming part of the TIP program and gaining recognition for their diversity as equine partners,” Leshney said.

For purposes of eligibility for the program, a “thoroughbred” is defined as any horse that has been registered with the Jockey Club or a foreign thoroughbred stud book recognized by the Jockey Club. All horses must have a TIP number with the correct rider listed.

More information about the Thoroughbred Recreational Riding Incentive Program can be found on the TIP website at tjctip.com. HCD

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