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Blenheim EquiSports Spring
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From footing to fun social events, classes to catering, the team at Blenheim EquiSports was ready for the spring show season. Arenas buzzed with action often after dark. The Blenheim covered arena was the stage for the final west coast World Cup qualifier, and what a World Cup Finals it turned out to be. Easter Saturday at Blenheim included an egg hunt, brunch, face painting and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself. All this action took place alongside the Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic, where Mr. Bunny awarded first prize. Saturday of both week two and week three was grand prix day; both shows offered a $35,000 Grand Prix class. The VIP area came alive on Friday last week during the $10,000 COTH/USHJA International Hunter Derby, with a wine and cheese reception followed by a post derby party that truly rocked.
New this year, each exhibitor had the option to receive a Blenheim EquiSport’s Community Partners Card, offering special discounts at a list of local businesses. From cleaners to restaurants, riders and owners saved some green when using the Blenheim black card.
Blenheim Spring Tournament
After a busy show the first week, the World Cup qualifying season came to a close on this coast with the $30,000 Royal Champion Jumper Classic on Wednesday night and the $50,000 Orange County Register CSI-W Grand Prix on Friday night...
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Blenheim Spring Classic II
While competitors filled the show arenas each day, on Saturday exhibitors and spectators alike were seen at the far corner of the facility for free “Kids Day" fun. The hillside was home to families enjoying picnics while watching the action on the International Field.
The clever course designed by Guilherme Jorge for Saturday afternoon’s $35,000 Blenheim Spring Classic II Grand Prix on the International Field took its toll on the twenty-five entrants with only one clean...
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Blenheim Spring Classic III
During both the Spring Tournament and last week’s Spring Classic II, the Young Jumper Championship qualifiers went on the International Field putting five, six, seven and eight year olds to the test in hopes of making it to the League Finals of the YJC late in the summer at Showpark.
And hundreds gathered on the hill and in the VIP Tent for the Friday afternoon $10,000 COTH/USHJA International Hunter Derby, honoring Arthur Hawkins. After two rounds of competition, Parker, a 9-year-old Dutch warmblood, ridden by Katie Gardner led the victory gallop for owner Caroline Miguelez. Gardner, an emerging professional, nabbed her first USHJA International Hunter Derby win which further adds to her impressive achievements from her days as a junior rider, such as winning the USEF Talen Search West Coast Medal Finals...
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EquestriSol News |
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2010 FEI World Cup Finals Commentary
Competitive riders have many goals and overcome numerous obstacles, literally and psychologically, to achieve these goals. When a name is synonymous with the best of the best, having won Olympic Gold Medals, international titles and countless Grand Prix events, that individual has clearly earned recognition and deserves respect.
That is how we see McLain Ward. Granted he and his father have a tainted past, but as McLain points out that was over a decade ago and he has had a completely clean record ever since. He expects extra scrutiny and often has to endure it. However he continues to be at the top of his game, winning on numerous horses, of course the most famous to date is the fabulous Sapphire.
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Sponsor Stories |
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Royal Choices for Horses
Choosing which supplement to give your horse is a little like walking down the grocery aisle at Costco; the sheer volume of choices can be overwhelming.
But when looking at the history and reliance of Royal Champion supplements, the choice suddenly becomes simple. Thirty-five years after its inception, the company that has its roots in the racing industry is still going strong...
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Conversations with Course Designers |
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Olaf Petersen, Jr.
You could say that course designing is in his blood. Following in his father’s footsteps, yet making his own distinct tracks, Olaf Petersen, Jr. is in that elite group of sought after course designers. Although he has traveled all over the world, his dream is to settle in our own southern California. During one of his visits here designing for Blenheim EquiSports, we had a chance to sit down and learn a bit more about the man behind OP Worldwide...
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Equestrian Adventures |
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Kenneth Vinther
CWD US Sales Support Manager Kenneth Vinther is a familiar face on the grounds of internationally acclaimed show jumping competitions. He can often be found discussing tack with top trainers, chatting about future goals with both young and elite riders, or making plans with show management. But the 39-year-old Danish immigrant can also be seen mounted in
his own CWD saddle competing in
the jumpers...
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