Press Releases
From The American Tradition of Excellence to the West Coast Pony Plethora of Fun
West Coast Pony Plethora of Fun! Starting with the American Tradition of Excellence in the Equitation ring with over ninety entries to a plethora of pony events and a National Derby of with over fifty entries, the third week of the Blenheim EquiSports June Series was chock-full of competition, education, and social events…
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John Pearce and Chantico are Invincible in $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix
John Pearce and Chantico, owned by Karen Ball of Trabuco Canyon, set the stage and never looked back in this weekend’s $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix, presented by The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel at the Blenheim June Classic III…
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Payton Potter is Champion in The 2019 American Tradition of Excellence Equitation Challenge, presented by Whitethorne
Junior and Amateur riders from across the West Coast made up a field of over ninety competitors looking to gain solid miles and rise to the occasion in The American Tradition of Excellence Equitation Challenge, presented by Whitethorne. At the conclusion of three phases and a work-off by the top six, sixteen-year-old Payton Potter…
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Cassio Rivetti And AC/DC Rock The $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix At Blenheim June Classic II
Cassio Rivetti and AC/DC, owned by Jasmine Talley, were crowned champions in today’s $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix during Blenheim June Classic II. For the second time in two weeks, Bjorn Ikast and Castino, owned by BBB Show Jumpers LLC, finished runner-up…
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It’s Taylor Time! Katie Taylor and L’Con Reyes Claim USHJA International Hunter Derby Victory
Katie Taylor started her Saturday morning with a win in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby aboard Bravado Farms’ entry, L’Con Reyes. Taylor came into the handy round in fourth place, but a beautiful ride that received nine handy bonus points from both judging panels, moved the pair into the winner’s circle. Jenny Karazissis and Really took…
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A Really Exciting Finish in the $25,000 USHJA World Championship Hunter Rider West Coast Hunter Spectacular
Jenny Karazissis piloted Michelle Cobb's Really to a top finish in the 2019 $25,000 WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular. Photo: McCool PhotographySan Juan Capistrano, CA - After two rounds of exceptional hunter performances Jenny Karazissis and Michelle Cobb’s Really...
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Carly Anthony And Chacco Are Victorious In $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix
Carly Anthony and Chacco, owned by Neil Jones Equestrian, Inc., topped the field in the $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix during the Blenheim June Classic I. Bjorn Ikast and Castino, owned by BBB Show Jumpers LLC, finished close behind, in second place. This grand prix is the fourth of thirteen qualifying events
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Keri Potter And Jiminy Cricket Claim Their First Grand Prix Win In The FEI CSI2*
A field of thirty top notch competitors brought their A-game on Saturday afternoon for the final competition of the FEI CSI2*, the $75,000 1.45m Gold Tour Grand Prix, at the Showpark Ranch & Coast Classic. Eight horse and rider combinations returned to ride against the clock in the jump-off, and last to go proved best when Keri Potter (USA) …
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Augusta Iwasaki and Small Kingdom Top the Field and Earn Their First USHJA International Hunter Derby Victory
In the opening event of the morning, the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, coming into the handy round in third place, Augusta Iwasaki moved up to the top of the class aboard Small Kingdom…
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Tina Yates And Zelote VDL Zoom To The Win In The FEI CSI2* Speed Classic At Showpark Ranch & Coast Classic
Thirty-four competitors had a need for speed on the second day of FEI competition at the Showpark Ranch & Coast Classic. Galloping against the clock in hopes of securing a top spot in the $36,000 1.45m Speed Classic…
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