For Immediate Release: June 26, 2017
Conyers, Georgia
The Hunters invaded the Georgia International Horse Park Week II of the Atlanta Summer Classics and saw big numbers in the $15,000
USHJA International Hunter Derby, the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby and the
Sidelines Green Hunter 3' and 3'3" Divisions, both qualifiers for the $30,000 Green Hunter Classic slated for Week I of the Atlanta Fall Classic.
Classic Company President Bob Bell and Awards Coordinator Drew Coster greet Daniel Geitner and Raffle in the winner's circle [Photo credit:
Alison Hartwell Photography
]
Raffle, owned by Janet Peterson and ridden by Daniel Geitner of Aiken, South Carolina took the blue in the $15,000
USHJA International Hunter Derby after besting a field of 20 with leading scores in both the Classic and Handy Rounds.
Shutterbug, owned by Alina Dumitrescu and ridden by Tim Maddrix of Leeds, Alabama earned a third place finish in the Classic Round with their score of 93, but their Handy round score of 102 pushed them to a second place finish.
Geitner returned to the winner's circle to collect the third place ribbon in the irons of Kelly Sims'
True Story
.
Fairy Tale Farms'
Little Manhattan
, ridden by Megan Rosenthal placed fourth and Hunt Tosh of Milton, Georgia and Ceil and Kenny Wheeler's
Flamingo-K took fifth place honors.
Finally Farms' Clemens, ridden by Elizabeth Boyd picked up the sixth place ribbon and Tim Maddrix earned seventh in the irons of Wimberly Debono's
Indecision. Sophia Zuckerman's
Rutherford, ridden by Ashley Hotz of Eads, Tennessee took home the eighth place ribbon and
Nil Du Buffant Rouge, owned and ridden by Michael Leon of West Hollywood, California placed ninth.
Valentine, owned by Liddy Strickland and ridden by Sarah Milliren of Athens, Georgia earned a tenth place ribbon.
Carsten S
, owned by Barbara Kravetz and ridden by Jennifer Tate of Bourne, Massachusetts finished in eleventh and Leon and Kathleen Feeley's
Capstone wrapped up the class with a twelfth place finish.
Caroline Willard pilots Sky Pilot to the win in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Kruse Cushion Ride [Photo credit: Alison Hartwell Photography]
The $2,500
USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by
Kruse Cushion Ride, welcomed twenty seven horse and rider teams to the course, which was the same track used in the International Hunter Derby.
Sky Pilot, owned by Alex Stevens and ridden by Caroline Willard of Oak ridge, North Carolina took the win with their leading combined score of 180.
Second place went to
Pacino, owned by Kathyrn Morris and ridden by Mary Eufemia of Palm Harbor, Florida for their combined score of 176.
Valducchy, owned by Sorensen Stables and ridden by Grace Bridges of Eatonton, Georgia took third place and Julie Curtin of Woodstock, Georgia rode her own
Honey Badger to a fourth place ribbon. Fifth was awarded to
Amara, owned by Catherine Merrill and ridden by Megan Wexler of Reddick, Florida.
Davinci, owned by Carita Palmer and ridden by Allan Palmer of Eads, Tennessee placed sixth. For complete results, please visit
horseshowsonline.com.
Classic Company President Bob Bell greets Caroline Willard and Sky Pilot in the winner's circle [Photo credit:
Alison Hartwell Photography]
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The
Sidelines Green Hunter 3' and 3'3" Divisions, qualifiers for the upcoming $30,000 Green Hunter Classic slated for Week I of the Atlanta Fall Classics crowned
Cavalier, ridden by Hunt Tosh, the Champion in the 3'3" Division and Reserve honors to
Frederica, ridden by Elizabeth Boyd. Tosh returned for the Championship in the 3' Division, this time in the irons of
Bastogne.and
Momento, ridden by Carolyn Bell, was Reserve Champion.
As of Week II of the Atlanta Summer Classics, the top twenty list for the $30,000 Green Hunter Classic, presented by
Ariat,
JPC Equestrian,
The Farmhouse and Friends of Ellen Veitch are:
- Cassico owned by Rebekah Warren 162.5
- Honey Badger owned by Julie Curtin 140.5
- Just Right owned by Missy Nolen 118
- Roundabout owned by Rolling Acres 115
- Phelps owned by Elizabeth Faraci 101
- Notes from the Underground owned by Olivia Falkenberry 98.5
- Bastogne owned by Douglas Wheeler 90
- Boure owned by Belle Rolfe 88
- Cammarata owned by Kirsten Martin 80
- Propaganda owned by Wind Haven Farm 73.5
- Jerez Mail owned by Micela Kenney 72
- Lakeshore owned by Redfield Farm 60
- Frederica owned by Megan Schall 59
- Montevallo owned by Southpointe Farm LLC 51
- Cypress owned by Missy Nolen 50.5
- Capitalist owned by Aubrey Hill Equestrian 49
- Armani owned by Annabelle Reilly 48.5
- Quadrolino owned by Holly Calantoni Houser 47
- Sidney owned by Redfield Farm 46.5
- Cavalier owned by The Wheeler Family 46
The top twenty qualifiers pay
NO ENTRY FEE to compete in the $30,000 Green Hunter Classic! Show management will select five others based on a lottery system. Put the $30,000 Green Hunter Classic on your calendar for November!
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view it online for free.
ABOUT THE CLASSIC COMPANY, LTD
The Classic Company produces world class equestrian show jumping competitions that span four states, six venues and run for more than twenty weeks each year. Bob Bell, President and founder of the Classic Company, produced his first Classic show in 1987 and by 1989, the company became known as The Classic Company, Ltd.
The Classic Company's philosophy is to offer an event for every level of rider and horse. From Lead Line to Olympic level Grand Prix competition, from seasoned veteran horse and rider team, to a first time horse show experience, the Classic Company offers competition that provides the competitor substantial prize money, award-winning facilities and courses, quality competition and the best customer service in the industry.
Service is what sets the Classic Company apart from other horse show companies. Awarded the USHJA's Member Choice Award for providing excellent customer friendly competitions, the Classic Company provides champion service from in-gates to show office at all its venues. Top competition with an emphasis on southern hospitality is our hallmark and the reason thousands prefer to compete at Classic Company produced events each year.
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lisa@classiccompany.com.
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drew@classiccompany.com.
