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NY Horse & Pony Show in Review!
Source: HITS Press Release
SAUGERTIES, NY (August 10, 2010)--Charlie Jayne and the London Group's Athena arrived in the Eligible Rider Rankings for the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix with a bang when the horse-and-rider team took the top prize in Sunday's $125,000 Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, during the NY Horse & Pony Show at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York.
Fueled by his win, Jayne now sits comfortably in the 13th spot of the standings as Sunday was his eighth Grand Prix class needed to become eligible for the historic class that will take place on Sunday, September 12 at HITS-on-the-Hudson.
In addition to Jayne, Sunday’s featured class paved the way for three other riders to break into the Top 40. Florida's Jimmy Torano is now tied with Helen McNaught for 10th, and Jeffrey Welles of Brewster, New York entered at 16th, while Peter Leone of Greenwich, Connecticut made his debut in the number 27 spot. Canadian Olympian Jill Henselwood and Bradon Construction's Bottom Line have been in the top spot with more than $100,000 in prize money won since the close of the winter circuits. However, thanks to a very successful summer show season, Texas’ Tracy Fenney is hot on her heels in the number two spot with $86,700 in prize money won. New Zealand's Guy Thomas rounds out the top three, while Olympians McLain Ward from Brewster, New York, and Margie Engle of West Palm Beach, Florida also hold spots in the top 10 of this star-studded field.
Time is running out for High-Performance riders to qualify for the Pfizer Million. HITS Culpeper offers the next two chances in August, while the final two Pfizer Million qualifiers will take place at HITS Saugerties during Week VII, September 1-5.
Week VIII at HITS Saugerties, September 8-11, will feature the one and only Wild Card class in the $50,000 FEI World Cup Qualifier/Pfizer Million Wild Card Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health. The winner of that class, if not already qualified, will earn a spot in the field for this historic event. For a complete look at the current Pfizer Million Top 40, please click here.
Megan Edrick and Don Stewart's Van Guard win the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby
High-Performance rider Megan Edrick, who holds the number seven spot in the Pfizer Million Top 40, dominated the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby at the NY Horse & Pony Show when she captured the blue ribbon riding Don Stewart's Van Guard.
Van Guard competes in the Junior Hunters with Abby O’Mara and won the weekly championship in the Large Junior Hunters, 16-17 and the USET Talent Search at HITS-on-the-Hudson V.
Katie Dinan of New York, New York had a stellar week at the NY Horse & Pony Show when she captured the weekly championship in the Large Junior Hunters 16-17 and the $1,000 Large Junior Hunter Classic riding her own Alejandro.
Meredith Lipke of Buffalo, New York made her mark at the NY Horse & Pony Show. Lipke, who trains at SBS Farms, was Champion and Reserve Champion in the Amateur-Owners, 36 & Over division riding The Specialist and Accomplice to the top prizes. Lipke and Accomplice also won the $1,000 Amateur-Owner Classic so she will take several tri-color ribbons home with her to Western, New York!
Don't mess with Tess! Tess Renker wins the Platinum Performance Equitation Challenge, featuring $10,000 in trainer awards
Tess Renker of North Hampton, New Hampshire was the star of the show as she edged out 28 starters in Sunday’s Platinum Performance Equitation Challenge, featuring $10,000 in trainer awards. Renker, who trains with Monty Kelly at Albany, New York's Stepping Stone Farm, was happy to win the class in front of her entire family, including her brother Michael and sister Caroline, who also ride at Stepping Stone Farm and were competing in the class.
The first round of the Platinum Performance Equitation Challenge featured fences set at 3'6" in a medal-type course. The top 12 riders in the first round returned for a second-round course with Renker coming out on top. Second place went to Amber Henter of Ocala, Florida, who trains with Emil Spadone, and the third-place ribbon was awarded to Michael Hughes, of Morriston, Florida, who trains with his father Eamon Hughes.
Kelly took home the first-place share of the trainer’s bonus collecting $5,000, while Spadone won $3,000 and Hughes won $2,000. Each of the trainers of the winning riders also received a quilted barn jacket courtesy of Baker Blankets.
Party and Prizes!
The NY Horse & Pony Show certainly provided exhibitors with plenty to do outside of the ring. The party got started on Thursday night when some of the top Grand Prix riders in the country set sail aboard The Teal, HITS' Official Motor Yacht, for the Pfizer High-Performance Riders Dinner on the beautiful Hudson River.
Riders enjoyed a fabulous night on the water and were treated to a night of fine food courtesy of New World Home Cooking Co., whose owner and head chef, Ric Orlando, recently scored the "blue ribbon" on the Food Network program, Chopped.
The Pfizer High-Performance Riders Dinner certainly proved to be the right recipe for success as Sunday’s big Grand Prix winner Jayne was amongst the riders who enjoyed a wonderful night on the river. Other riders in attendance included Mike McCormick, Tracy Fenney and Patty Stovel, all of whom are vying for a spot in the Pfizer Million.
Friday night the party shifted back to the show grounds where Emil Spadone, Jimmy Torano and Kate Conover served as the guest judges for the annual Equestrian Idol, presented by The Dutch Ale House. Allison Hartwell from ESI Photography stole the show and won gift certificates to The Dutch Ale House and DIG, a hip clothing shop in the Village of Saugerties.
Saturday night exhibitors were treated to a very special party at Fletcher Gallery in Woodstock, New York as HITS celebrated the Gallery Opening of the inaugural HITS-on-the-Hudson Equestrian Art Exhibition & Auction. Equestrian themed artwork from 59 artists was on display at the famed Woodstock art gallery. Fletcher Gallery will host a month-long gallery show of the Exhibition leading into the Pfizer Million weekend when the collection will move to HITS-on-the-Hudson. The Equine Art Auction will take place Friday evening, September 10 at the show grounds to raise money for FAMILY of Woodstock, Inc. and the participating artists.
The Odor-No-More Great Groom's Award went to Redfield Farm of Califon, New Jersey.
The Exclusive Top Dog Award was presented in the Best Looking Dog category to Elouise, owned by Alden Denegre of Middleburg, Virginia. Honorable mention for the same category goes to Joey, owned by Daniel Wolski and Christine Manz.
Trotting Up Next!
Show jumping at HITS Saugerties now takes a short break and will return with HITS-on-the-Hudson VII (September 1-5) and will feature a full schedule of events, including the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby on Saturday, September 4. The final two qualifiers for the Pfizer Million will also take place during Week VII.
Tickets for the Pfizer Million and John Fogerty Live-in-Concert at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York on September 12 are available at the HITS Corporate Office and online at Ticketmaster.com. Contact the corporate office at 845.246.8833 for ticket information or visit HitsShows.com.
VIP Tables for eight for the Pfizer Million week, Wednesday through Sunday, are available for $2,500 and include breakfast and lunch daily on Wednesday through Saturday, and a special, exclusive Grand Prix luncheon on Pfizer Million Sunday prepared by renowned area chef Ric Orlando from New World Cooking Co. The menu, a salute to the Hudson Valley, includes waiter service and complimentary wine, beer and a champagne toast to the Pfizer Million winners!
In order to qualify for the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix, a rider must compete in eight or more HITS Grand Prix classes. The top 40 riders, based on money won by horse/rider combination, will be eligible to ride for the Pfizer Million. For more detailed information on the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix, including ticket prices that include the special concert by music legend John Fogerty, please visit our website at HitsShows.com.
SAUGERTIES, NY (August 10, 2010)--Charlie Jayne and the London Group's Athena arrived in the Eligible Rider Rankings for the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix with a bang when the horse-and-rider team took the top prize in Sunday's $125,000 Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, during the NY Horse & Pony Show at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York.
Fueled by his win, Jayne now sits comfortably in the 13th spot of the standings as Sunday was his eighth Grand Prix class needed to become eligible for the historic class that will take place on Sunday, September 12 at HITS-on-the-Hudson.
©ESI Photography
Charlie Jayne in the $125,000 Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix,
presented by Pfizer Animal Health.
In addition to Jayne, Sunday’s featured class paved the way for three other riders to break into the Top 40. Florida's Jimmy Torano is now tied with Helen McNaught for 10th, and Jeffrey Welles of Brewster, New York entered at 16th, while Peter Leone of Greenwich, Connecticut made his debut in the number 27 spot. Canadian Olympian Jill Henselwood and Bradon Construction's Bottom Line have been in the top spot with more than $100,000 in prize money won since the close of the winter circuits. However, thanks to a very successful summer show season, Texas’ Tracy Fenney is hot on her heels in the number two spot with $86,700 in prize money won. New Zealand's Guy Thomas rounds out the top three, while Olympians McLain Ward from Brewster, New York, and Margie Engle of West Palm Beach, Florida also hold spots in the top 10 of this star-studded field.
Time is running out for High-Performance riders to qualify for the Pfizer Million. HITS Culpeper offers the next two chances in August, while the final two Pfizer Million qualifiers will take place at HITS Saugerties during Week VII, September 1-5.
Week VIII at HITS Saugerties, September 8-11, will feature the one and only Wild Card class in the $50,000 FEI World Cup Qualifier/Pfizer Million Wild Card Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health. The winner of that class, if not already qualified, will earn a spot in the field for this historic event. For a complete look at the current Pfizer Million Top 40, please click here.
Megan Edrick and Don Stewart's Van Guard win the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby
High-Performance rider Megan Edrick, who holds the number seven spot in the Pfizer Million Top 40, dominated the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby at the NY Horse & Pony Show when she captured the blue ribbon riding Don Stewart's Van Guard.
©ESI Photography
Megan Edrick and Van Guard in the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby.
Van Guard competes in the Junior Hunters with Abby O’Mara and won the weekly championship in the Large Junior Hunters, 16-17 and the USET Talent Search at HITS-on-the-Hudson V.
Katie Dinan of New York, New York had a stellar week at the NY Horse & Pony Show when she captured the weekly championship in the Large Junior Hunters 16-17 and the $1,000 Large Junior Hunter Classic riding her own Alejandro.
Meredith Lipke of Buffalo, New York made her mark at the NY Horse & Pony Show. Lipke, who trains at SBS Farms, was Champion and Reserve Champion in the Amateur-Owners, 36 & Over division riding The Specialist and Accomplice to the top prizes. Lipke and Accomplice also won the $1,000 Amateur-Owner Classic so she will take several tri-color ribbons home with her to Western, New York!
Don't mess with Tess! Tess Renker wins the Platinum Performance Equitation Challenge, featuring $10,000 in trainer awards
Tess Renker of North Hampton, New Hampshire was the star of the show as she edged out 28 starters in Sunday’s Platinum Performance Equitation Challenge, featuring $10,000 in trainer awards. Renker, who trains with Monty Kelly at Albany, New York's Stepping Stone Farm, was happy to win the class in front of her entire family, including her brother Michael and sister Caroline, who also ride at Stepping Stone Farm and were competing in the class.
©ESI Photography
Tess Renker wins the Platinum Performance Equitation Challenge
The first round of the Platinum Performance Equitation Challenge featured fences set at 3'6" in a medal-type course. The top 12 riders in the first round returned for a second-round course with Renker coming out on top. Second place went to Amber Henter of Ocala, Florida, who trains with Emil Spadone, and the third-place ribbon was awarded to Michael Hughes, of Morriston, Florida, who trains with his father Eamon Hughes.
Kelly took home the first-place share of the trainer’s bonus collecting $5,000, while Spadone won $3,000 and Hughes won $2,000. Each of the trainers of the winning riders also received a quilted barn jacket courtesy of Baker Blankets.
Party and Prizes!
The NY Horse & Pony Show certainly provided exhibitors with plenty to do outside of the ring. The party got started on Thursday night when some of the top Grand Prix riders in the country set sail aboard The Teal, HITS' Official Motor Yacht, for the Pfizer High-Performance Riders Dinner on the beautiful Hudson River.
Riders enjoyed a fabulous night on the water and were treated to a night of fine food courtesy of New World Home Cooking Co., whose owner and head chef, Ric Orlando, recently scored the "blue ribbon" on the Food Network program, Chopped.
The Pfizer High-Performance Riders Dinner certainly proved to be the right recipe for success as Sunday’s big Grand Prix winner Jayne was amongst the riders who enjoyed a wonderful night on the river. Other riders in attendance included Mike McCormick, Tracy Fenney and Patty Stovel, all of whom are vying for a spot in the Pfizer Million.
Friday night the party shifted back to the show grounds where Emil Spadone, Jimmy Torano and Kate Conover served as the guest judges for the annual Equestrian Idol, presented by The Dutch Ale House. Allison Hartwell from ESI Photography stole the show and won gift certificates to The Dutch Ale House and DIG, a hip clothing shop in the Village of Saugerties.
Saturday night exhibitors were treated to a very special party at Fletcher Gallery in Woodstock, New York as HITS celebrated the Gallery Opening of the inaugural HITS-on-the-Hudson Equestrian Art Exhibition & Auction. Equestrian themed artwork from 59 artists was on display at the famed Woodstock art gallery. Fletcher Gallery will host a month-long gallery show of the Exhibition leading into the Pfizer Million weekend when the collection will move to HITS-on-the-Hudson. The Equine Art Auction will take place Friday evening, September 10 at the show grounds to raise money for FAMILY of Woodstock, Inc. and the participating artists.
The Odor-No-More Great Groom's Award went to Redfield Farm of Califon, New Jersey.
The Exclusive Top Dog Award was presented in the Best Looking Dog category to Elouise, owned by Alden Denegre of Middleburg, Virginia. Honorable mention for the same category goes to Joey, owned by Daniel Wolski and Christine Manz.
Trotting Up Next!
Show jumping at HITS Saugerties now takes a short break and will return with HITS-on-the-Hudson VII (September 1-5) and will feature a full schedule of events, including the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby on Saturday, September 4. The final two qualifiers for the Pfizer Million will also take place during Week VII.
Tickets for the Pfizer Million and John Fogerty Live-in-Concert at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York on September 12 are available at the HITS Corporate Office and online at Ticketmaster.com. Contact the corporate office at 845.246.8833 for ticket information or visit HitsShows.com.
VIP Tables for eight for the Pfizer Million week, Wednesday through Sunday, are available for $2,500 and include breakfast and lunch daily on Wednesday through Saturday, and a special, exclusive Grand Prix luncheon on Pfizer Million Sunday prepared by renowned area chef Ric Orlando from New World Cooking Co. The menu, a salute to the Hudson Valley, includes waiter service and complimentary wine, beer and a champagne toast to the Pfizer Million winners!
In order to qualify for the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix, a rider must compete in eight or more HITS Grand Prix classes. The top 40 riders, based on money won by horse/rider combination, will be eligible to ride for the Pfizer Million. For more detailed information on the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix, including ticket prices that include the special concert by music legend John Fogerty, please visit our website at HitsShows.com.
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