Bronze Medal: Olaf Carsten Korries, “Exupery”, GER. 14,94

4. Olivier Couderec, “Paradis Fontaine”, FRA
5. Alain Cosnier, “Pastourelle de Baugy”, FRA
6. Cordula Konstantopoulous, “Picasso”, AUS
7. Tomasz Wojtowicz, “Palermo”,
POL
8. Rico Roethlisberger, “Annika”,
SUI
9. Andre Buthe, ” Gramena”,
GBR
10. Allen Brown, “Dark Rebell”,
GBR
11. Christof Krazlberger, “Azola”,
AUS
12. John Williams, “Fritz Luke”,
GBR
13. Pierre Cirier, “nouba Chevane”,
FRA
14. Albrecht Fenner, “Wirbelwind”,
GER
15. Lars Weber, “Scottsstanwij”,
 GER

Texas’ Tracy Fenney scored the top prize at the Constitution Classic when she added yet another win to her impressive resume when she captured the $40,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, aboard MTM Farm’s MTM Centano. Minikus and Little Annie looked for a back-to-back win and were hot on their spurs with a second-place finish.

“It’s always a good feeling when the horses compete at such a good level,” said Fenney. “It’s such an adrenaline rush when you’re out there and every win is important, but now we’ll be heading to Saugerties where we’ll be competing against some great people and quality horses. Everyone is looking to be the best there and I think we’re ready.”

Fenney also picked up a big win during the Winston National aboard MTM Farm’s MTM Timon in the $15,000 Brook Ledge Open Prix, while David Jennings and his own Marcus Aurelius took home the honors in the class during the Constitution Classic.

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It might be Second Hand News, but you heard it first here. Virginia’s Jessica Van Brocklin and her own Second Hand News, dominated Saturday nights in the main Hunter ring with back-to-back wins in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby.

“The derbies are a lot of fun to compete in,” said Brocklin. “Pam [Baker] (Trainer) and everyone else is really supportive of each other at the shows – everything we do is a team effort.”

This summer the all-new Devoucoux Hunter Derby was a featured event at both HITS Saugerties and HITS Culpeper, and represented the newest division to count for points in the Marshall & Sterling League. The Devoucoux Hunter Derby will make its next installment at HITS-on-the-Hudson VII (September 1 – 5) in Saugerties, New York with $10,000 in prize money up for grabs. The Devoucoux Derby Finals will be held during the 2010 Marshall & Sterling League National Finals on September 15-19 at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York.

Let’s Hear it for the Grooms!

Odor-No-More proudly recognized the back bone of the barn when they presented the Groom’s Award during the Winston National and the Constitution Classic. At the Winston National the Groom’s Award was presented to Mikey Rodriguez who grooms for High-Performance rider David Jennings, while Dominique Holt of Cut to the Chase Farm, under trainer Jess Fortin, earned the title during the Constitution Classic.

The winning grooms received an engraved trophy and samples of Odor-No-More to use at home and on the road. “Dominique [Holt] does a fantastic job at helping with the day-to-day operations here when the barn has several horses a day showing,” said Fortin. “It’s great to see her efforts being rewarded, all the grooms deserve to be honored. We would truly be lost without them!”

Odor-No-More Products are eco-friendly solutions which provide animal owners the ability to save time and money maintaining their animal’s enclosures. The products consist of a proprietary blend of micro-nutrient salts that are commonly found in animal feed supplements and hoof care products, to safely eliminate odors and wetness. For more information on Odor-No-More, please visit www.odornomore.com.

Show Jumping at HITS Culpeper returns for one more week of exciting classes and special events when the Culpeper Finals take the stage at Commonwealth Park from September 29 – October 3.

The road to the Pfizer Million now makes its final stretch to HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York for two consecutive weeks, and will culminate on Sunday, September 12 with the Pfizer Million and music legend John Fogerty live-in-concert, to highlight a successful season of show jumping.
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.

HITS, Inc. produces high-quality, international-level hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS has been producing shows since 1982 and is now a nationwide company with world-class circuits in California, Florida, Arizona, New York and Virginia. In 2010, HITS will take the industry to new heights when it hosts the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix in Saugerties on September 12.

For more information and a complete schedule of classes and events, visit www.HitsShows.com.

The following dressage riders will represent Spain in Kentucky:

Juan Manuel Munoz Dias and Fuego XII

Claudio Castilla with Jade de MV

Rafael Ortiz with G-Nidium and

José Antonio Garcia Mena with Norte

The reserve rider is:

José Maria Sanchez Cobo and Fogonero  

The third place went to Saer Coulter and Chalan who finished the round in 69.206 seconds.  Debbie Stephens and All Star scored the first of the twelve clear rounds in the class in 73.605 seconds.

McLain Ward’s second mount Antares F also went clear ending up just out of the top ten ribbons.
The Hampton Classic Horse Show is one of the most prestigious horse shows in the nation and features competitors at every level from young children in leadline to Olympic veterans.  The Classic continues through Sunday when it culminates with the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix and FEI World Cup Qualifier.

WVVH-TV, the official Long Island television station of the Hampton Classic, is broadcasting up to five hours of competition and highlights each day during the Classic.  These broadcasts can also be seen online at www.wvvh.tv.

Hampton Classic Horse Show, Inc. is a 501.c.3 charitable corporation.  It benefits Southampton Hospital and has contributed more than $1.5 million to the hospital since it began.

For further information please visit the Hampton Classic website at www.hamptonclassic.com.

The individual riders are as follows:

Mark Kyle with Step in Time

Liz Power with Kilpatrick River

Michael Ryan with Ballylynch Adventure

Patricia Ryan – Fernhill Clover Mist

Camilla Speirs – Portersize Just a Jiff

Sam Watson – Horseware Bushman

The reserve riders are:

Jayne Doherty with The Only One and

Capt. Geoff Curran with The Jump Jet

For those who are unable to make the trip to the Hudson Valley to watch in person as a fleet of world’s best horses and riders take to the field in the largest Grand Prix purse ever offered, Equestrian Life will bring all the show jumping action right to you! A simple, free registration is all it will take to get access to the cutting-edge coverage of the Pfizer Million from the talented team at Equestrian Life.

EquestrianLife.com’s proprietary, leading social media platform on its Web site gives users numerous online applications and tools such as member and horse profiles, social Q&A, photo upload/galleries, status updates, comments, groups, blogs, online radio, event and business directories, birthday reminders, alerts and messaging, ratings, tagging and other ways of expressing their passion for horses and connecting with others who share the same passion.

The founders of Equestrian Life have spent more than 20 years in Silicon Valley’s top technology, social media and ecommerce companies and have taken this experience and applied it to their own passion for horses and the equestrian community.

“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Equestrian Life to bring the world live coverage of the Pfizer Million,” said Tony Hitchcock, Sr. Vice President of HITS, Inc. “The quality of their work, their use of technology and social networking tools, and their passion for the sport is what makes the Equestrian Life product so special. Fans of show jumping who can’t make the trip to Saugerties will be able to watch live and witness firsthand the winning ride in the first ever million dollar Grand Prix!”

In addition to high-definition coverage of the class complete with play-by-play commentating from noted equestrian judge Scot Evans, viewers will be able to participate in live chats with other fans and members while the class is being streamed online right from the same webpage.

“The live chat feature enables folks to really connect and share an experience, almost as though they were sitting ringside,” added Hitchcock.

Live coverage of the Pfizer Million will begin on Sunday, September 12 at 1:30 pm ET and continue through the presentation of awards for the top finishers. Equestrian Life also plans to air some coverage of rider interviews, as well as an edited recap show as part of its television series “The Mane Event” that airs on HRTV [Horse Racing TV] as well as on select international broadcasting outlets.

For more information about Equestrian Life or to register to watch the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix, please visit EquestrianLife.com/HITS.

About Equestrian Life
Equestrian Life is a dynamic media company dedicated to the equestrian community and horse lovers across all breeds and disciplines. Equestrian Life’s website, www.equestrianlife.com, is a leading social media website for equestrians with cutting edge social media features. EquestrianLife.com is focused on providing its community with all the information and tools they need to learn and connect with other horse lovers who share the same passion. Equestrian Life is also the official television partner of HRTV for its non-racing programming, providing national exposure to key equestrian events and a wide range of other entertainment programming about horses and horse enthusiasts. Equestrian Li fe is the Official Social Media Partner of the U.S. Dressage Federation, the U.S. Pony Club, the Kentucky Horse Council, and the 2010 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals and is an official YouTube Channel Partner.

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.

HITS, Inc. produces high-quality, international-level hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS has been producing shows since 1982 and is now a nationwide company with world-class circuits in California, Florida, Arizona, New York and Virginia. In 2010, HITS will take the industry to new heights when it hosts the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix in Saugerties on September 12.

For more information and a complete schedule of classes and events, visit www.HitsShows.com.

Kroger stores in Central Tennessee, Southern Illinois, Southern Indiana, and Kentucky spanning locations from Owensboro and Louisville to London and Corbin will offer the Flex Grounds Pass ticket at a promotional rate of $25, instead of the standard $30 price.

The Flex Grounds Pass can be used for entry on any one day of choice, without selecting a specific date of attendance at the time of purchase.  Children 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by a paying adult, except on September 26, October 2, and October 9.

Kroger stores selling Flex Grounds Pass tickets will feature Games logo signs at store entrances. Cashiers in each location can process the purchase at all check-out terminals and will print the ticket at the register.

The Flex Grounds Pass will give spectators access to a wide range of activities on the Games venue. Activities include shopping at more than 250 Trade Show booths; exciting exhibits and entertainment at the Kentucky Experience tourism pavilion and the Alltech Experience pavilion; family-friendly, educational and entertaining exhibits and demonstrations in the Equine Village, and many of the Kentucky Horse Park’s world-renowned exhibits and museums. Please note that a Grounds Pass ticket does not grant access to competition venues.

For more information about spectator attractions available with a Flex Ground Pass ticket, or to find information about tickets to the eight world championship competitions of the 2010 Games, visit www.alltechfeigames.com.

About The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. [NYSE: KR], the nation’s largest traditional grocery retailer, employs more than 326,000 associates who serve customers in 2,469 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith’s.  The Company also operates 773 convenience stores, 392 fine jewelry stores, 850 supermarket fuel centers and 40 food processing plants in the U.S.  Kroger, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, focuses its charitable efforts on supporting hunger relief, health and wellness initiatives, and local organizations in the communities it serves.  For more information about Kroger, please visit www.kroger.com. Kroger’s Mid South division is based in Louisville, Ky. and operates 166 stores in Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, Southern Indiana and Southern Illinois.

About the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). The Games are held every four years and this will be the first occurrence in the United States.

The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which marks the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $167 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc., Meydan, Kentucky Ale, and the University of Kentucky. For more information on the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games please visit, www.alltechfeigames.com.

“Ride a Reiner” will give WEG attendees the chance to be selected to ride a reining horse at the Kentucky Horse Park September 25 – October 10. In addition, NRHA will provide opportunities for credentialed WEG media to experience the thrill of riding a reining horse.

RIDE A REINER
In an area just inside the main entrance, NRHA will offer these “test rides” to WEG spectators in the John Deere Reining Arena located next to the Kentucky Experience. For those who have some riding experience, “Ride a Reiner,” will give them the opportunity to enjoy a dizzying spin or even a sliding stop on a well-trained reining horse. NRHA alliance partner and WEG reining breed sponsor, the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), will offer breed test rides, as well.

Thanks to NRHA Corporate Partners, MD Barns, Kiser Arena Specialists and John Deere; the rides will be conducted inside an MD Barns open-sided arena. The arena will be constructed on what is now a parking lot at the Kentucky Horse Park. The arena base and special reining surface will be brought in by Kiser Arena Specialists and maintained by John Deere. In addition, the event is supported by Games’ sponsor Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment.

Applications to ride will be accepted in the NRHA/AQHA Booth in the Games Tradeshow. For information on “Ride a Reiner,” e-mail cmorris@nrha.com. More details will be available online at nrha.com just prior to the Games.

For more information on NRHA and the sport of Reining, visit nrha.com.

Source: www.usef.org

Anky Van Grunsven, the current grand prix freestyle dressage World Champion announced earlier this year that she would not defend her title at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The decision was made in the best interest of her horses’ health. Her Olympic horse, Salinero had injured his withers and her other top mount, Painted Black, was performing inconsistently and suffered from a light injury.

As it turns out she will be competing in September after all – in reining. She was named team reserve for the Dutch reining team in August. She will be replacing Dutch team member Jurgen Pouls whose horse is injured.

About the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). The Games are held every four years and this will be the first occurrence in the United States.

The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which marks the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $167 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc., Meydan, Kentucky Ale, and the University of Kentucky. For more information on the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games please visit, www.alltechfeigames.com.