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Posted by: admin on Sunday, August 29, 2010 - 09:05 AM
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In The $35,000 Fieldstone Summer Showcase Grand Prix
Halifax, MA -August 28, 2010- Jean Sheptoff and Peaches galloped to victory in the $35,000 Fieldstone Summer Showcase Grand Prix, held on the all-grass Grand Prix field at the Fieldstone Equestrian & Show Facility in Halifax, MA. The Grand Prix is the highlight of the Summer Showcase, which runs August 24-29 and features top-notch equestrian competition, great prize money, and nightly parties.
The course, which was designed by USET veteran Eric Hasbrouck, featured elements such as a sunken road, triple combination and an eye-catching aquatic wall. Fieldstone's pristine all-grass Grand Prix field served as the perfect backdrop for Hasbrouck's course.
"The field at Fieldstone is lovely, and there is a lot of space to do whatever you want when designing a course, said Hasbrouck. "The first few jumps were the easiest and I designed to course to get progressively harder from there, with the most difficult elements being the triple combination followed by the oxer at the end."
Following the first round of competition, ten horse-and-rider combinations returned to the ring for the final jump-off. Sheptoff and Peaches, an 11 year-old Dutch Warmblood, were second to compete in the jump-off, where they posted a lightning fast time of 40.640 seconds.
"The field is beautiful, and the course rode very smoothly," said Sheptoff. "I had to be very prompt with my turns in the jump-off, and I chose to take a chance by angling my fences and leaving out a stride in between jumps to save time."
Sheptoff and Peaches weren't the only champions to compete in the Grand Prix field. Prior to the $35,000 Grand Prix, riders 6 years-old and younger entered the field for the Leadline class. These miniature versions of their Grand Prix counterparts are the future of the sport, and may one day been seen competing in Grand Prix at Fieldstone in the future!
Earlier in the day, competitors in the $5,000 SmartPak Child/Adult Jumper Classic had their time to shine in the Grand Prix field. Out of 15 horse-and-rider combinations to compete over the first round course, 6 returned for the final jump-off. It was Sara Nicolau and Master Ballinteskin who posted a clear round in a time of 32.005 seconds for the win.
"I loved the jump-off course," said Nicolau, who rides with Kingsway Farm, located within the Fieldstone Equestrian & Show Facility. "We were able to use the distance between fences to build speed, which is what my horse loves to do!"
Though Nicolau calls the show grounds home, she still experiences the same show ring excitement as the hundreds of other riders from all across New England who come to compete at Fieldstone.
"It's great to be able to walk back to the Kingsway barn and relax after we show, but when I'm waiting to compete, I still get excited," she said. "My horse gets excited too. He was imported from Ireland, so he is completely at home on the grass field and he loves it!"
Also taking home top ribbons in today's competition was Zoe Mcgee and Major in the Large Junior Hunter 15 & Under Division, sponsored by Stoneymeade Farm, Elizabeth Kenny and Don Juan in the Large Junior Hunter 16-17 Division, sponsored by Stoneymeade Farm, and Camilla Bennett and Small Change in the $1,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic, sponsored by Woodridge Farm.
Additional awards throughout the day included the Children's Horsemanship Test, won by Ava Stearns in 8 years-old and under category, Katie Eppinger in the 9-12 year-old category, and Elizabeth Kenny in the 13-17 year-old category. The test is a written exam that asks questions about equine health, anatomy, safety and handling.
Following a busy day of competition, exhibitors and trainers alike enjoyed The MHJ Qualifier Lobster Bake, sponsored by Elite Equine Shavings with live music by the band Bad Mood Rising. The Summer Showcase will host the 2010 Massachusetts Hunter Jumper (MHJ) Finals tomorrow, Sunday, August 29. Year after year the MHJ Finals brings together the area's top equitation competitors.
Celebrations continued well into dusk with the popular Canine Open Speed Stake won by Casey Bigelow and Jasmine in the Small Dog category and Danielle Barretto and Sierra in the Medium/Large Dog category.
"I love going fast and jumping with my dog," said Bigelow, who collected a $75.00 cash prize for her win! Baretto, who also won a $75.00 prize, echoed her statement, saying, "...jumping high was my favorite part!"
Finishing the evening was the always entertaining Sit-A-Twenty Bareback Challenge. Eight horses and riders, sans saddles, competed at the walk, trot, canter, and even over fences in an effort to be the last one still sitting on their $20.00 bill. Allie Barrios, 16, and Waterford Crystal were the winning pair, and collected $160.00 in the winter-takes-all cash jackpot!
The 2010 Fieldstone Summer Showcase would like to thank its sponsors: Ariat, Cumberland Farms in Halifax, MA, CWD, Elite Equine Shavings, Empire Wine and Spirits, EquiFit, inc., Equine Journal, Equine Realtors, Esterbrook Farm, Horsemen's Ltd., Leather Therapy, Response Products, SmartPak, Stoneymeade Farm, Tedeschi Food Shops in Halifax, MA, and Woodridge Farm.
Fieldstone Equestrian & Show Facility is one of New England's premier equestrian event venues. Its 100-acre show grounds are located just 28 miles south of Boston, MA. The recently renovated facility offers nine all-weather hybrid sand/felt/fiber show rings, permanent and temporary stabling, ample parking, and a state-of-the-art all-grass Grand Prix field.
For more information on the Fieldstone Summer Showcase, please visit www.showfieldstone.com, call 781-679-0701, or email info@showfieldstone.com.
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Posted by: admin on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 10:17 AM
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Dominique Bouchard, DVM
New England Equine Medical and Surgical center
Dover, NH 03820
www.newenglandequine.com
Both conditions can be related and seen on the same foal. Different joints may be involved but typically knees, fetlocks and hocks are the most commonly affected. The foal presented with a certain degree of contracture or hyperflexion of his leg is a flexural limb deformity. It involves the soft tissue primarily and affects the fore limbs more often than the hinds. The foal presented with a certain degree of deviation of his leg is an angular limb deformity. It involves the bone and may affect the front and rear limbs. Angular deformities may also be identified as varus (inside deviation, “bow legged”) or valgus (outside deviation, “knock kneed”).
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Posted by: admin on Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 11:47 AM
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Halifax, MA - The 2010 Fieldstone Spring Festival made history as the best horse show ever held at Fieldstone Equestrian & Show Facility. Outstanding competition, beautiful weather and rave reviews for all the work that's been done to upgrade the facility made for a horse show that left everyone with smiles on their faces.
With a record number of horses entered, Fieldstone hired nationally regarded horse show manager Michael Morrissey of Stadium Jumping, Inc. to serve as the show's technical coordinator. Morrissey, who has managed some of the nation's biggest hunter-jumper horse shows such as the Winter Equestrian Festival, Lake Placid Horse Shows and Traders Point Charity Horse Show, worked closely with show manager Scott Clawson to assure the smooth operation of the show.
"We could not have been happier with how everything went at our horse show," said Clawson. "The feedback we got from exhibitors assured us that we are absolutely on the right track with all we are doing to position our spring and summer shows as first-class events with something to offer everyone from our local exhibitors to the biggest names on the national circuit."
The week kicked off on Wednesday, May 19 with a little rain, warm-ups and Jumpers. Weather cleared up Thursday for a fabulous week of horse showing at the beautifully updated facility.
Thursday played host to fine competition in the main hunter ring, jumper ring, and ending the day with the $2,500 Fieldstone Welcome Stake on the spectacular grass Grand Prix Field. The footing was unaffected by Wednesday’s rain, and the grass was just perfect for the Welcome Stake.
Competition was hot for the Welcome Stake with most of the Grand Prix riders testing out the grass field for the first time this year. With eight riders going clear in the first round, the jump-off was exciting. Taking home the top honors was Tequila and DJ Volandre from Marshfield, MA. Second was Quidditch II ridden by Charlie Jacobs from Weston, MA, having a clear first round and one rail down in the jump-off. Rounding out the top three was Tenfold and Jennifer Ritucci. A steak and ribs cookout was enjoyed by many after the day's events.
Friday brought the Spring Festival's events into full swing. With two hunter rings, an equitation ring, a jumper ring, and feature equitation classes and the $10,000 CWD 3’3” Hunter Derby on the Grand Prix Field, good things were certainly happening at Fieldstone.
On the Grand Prix field the CWD Junior/Adult Equitation Challenge played host to some great competition. A two round equitation challenge called the top ten to return for a second round. In the second round, riders where handed a blank course sheet and asked to create their own individual course, with bonus points awarded for creativity and difficulty of the course. Circus Boy and Remy Lee took home the blue ribbon and a custom saddle from CWD sellier. Calimero and Sydney Smith took 2nd, with Cumberland and Holly French rounding out the top three.
Next in the Grand Prix Field was the $10,000 CWD 3’3” Open Hunter Derby. A beautiful course designed by Nathan Panetta tested 40 competitors. The top 12 were called back for the Handy Hunter round which challenged riders with opening a gate while mounted, a trot fence, a hand gallop fence, and handier turns. Generous and David Oliynyk took home the blue with an unrivaled handy round. EQ and Kristin Bumpus, looking to defend their title from 2009, took second place. Rounding out the top three was Key Largo and Rebecca Clawson.
The excitement continued into Saturday with the $5,000 Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic and the $25,000 Fieldstone Grand-Prix. After Grisset and Alissa Kinney defeated a field of 25 competitors for the top spot in the Children’s/Adult Classic, things heated up as the course was set by Oscar Soberon for the 1.40m Grand Prix.
Tequila and DJ Volandre returned with high hopes after their win in the Welcome Stake. They had a clear first round, but had one rail down in the jump-off for third position. Quidditch II and Charlie Jacobs also had a rail down in the jump-off with a slightly quicker time landing them in second place. Charlie then returned with his younger horse, Leap of Joy, and the only double clear round meant the first Grand Prix win for Leap of Joy.
Following the completion of competition, everyone was invited to a bar-be-cue, the $100 Dog Puissance, and the Sit-a-Twenty competitions. Great fun was had during these events, with some amazing jumps, a few spills, and an overall fun way to end the day. The Sit-a-Twenty competition had riders riding bareback with a $20 bill tucked under their leg. If riders lost the bill they were eliminated, with the last rider taking home all the cash. Talented riders held on to the very end, even after having to jump bareback.
As things wound down on Sunday, competition stayed hot. Feature classes such as the $7,500 high and $2,500 low Junior/Amatuer-Owner Jumper classics, $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, and the $2,500 Pony Hunter Derby kept competitors on their toes. In the Low Jr./A-O Jumper Classic, Vera and Laura Worthen took home top honors. Leap of Joy and Charlie Jacobs returned to dominate the High Jr./A-O Jumper Classic with the only double clear round.
In the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, Wyoming and Elizabeth Driggs had a beautiful round, landing in first place. The day ended with the $2,500 Pony Hunter derby, possibly the most fun class to watch of the day. The kids had the time of their lives riding their ponies on the big Grand Prix Field over another beautifully designed course by Nathan Panetta. The class was run by the same standards as the big derbies, 2 rounds with the top 12 returning for the handy round. This time ponies and riders where challenged by being asked to negotiate a bridge obstacle. Mokoo Jumbee and Ali Tritschler were smiling from ear to ear as they received the blue ribbon and a bridle donated by Dover Saddlery. Oakwood’s Beyond Glory and Hannah Khan took second place, with Clovermeade Bunny Side Up and Ali Tritschler rounding out the top three.
The week was fun and exciting for all, receiving rave reviews, big smiles, and compliments as the best show in the history of Fieldstone Equestrian & Show Facility. Fieldstone looks forward to continue this trend for many shows to come.
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Posted by: admin on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 03:17 PM
Show Results
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Hunter Division
1st Becky Kalagher
2nd Susan Lukey, Melissa Remillard
3rd Michael Germaine
4th Mary Ceaser
5th Jen Shults, Dawn Foley
Hilltop Division
1st Kelly Shaw
2nd Pattie & Meghan Letourneau
3rd Mary Haupe, Johanna Johnston
4th Lynn Paresky, Kathy Richards
5th Ann Sellew, Leah Kennedy
6th Sandy Wedge, LouAnn Murphy
Trail Blazer Division
1st Gina Letteri, Kelly Veinotte
2nd Deb Hall, Bonnie Mashoke
3rd Bill & Angie Knott
4th Suzanne Rost
5th Jill Atherton, Vanessa Butler, Gemma Garlick
6th Lisa Grigaitis, Darlene Falcone
Junior Division
1st Conner Shults
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