Bright Stars Sirius 127 & Tim Hooker Win $40k North American Jr/A-O Challenge Cup

Grand Pony Hunter Championship Awarded to Franklin’s Tower and Taylor Ann Adams; Lyle and O’Mara Win $5,000 Handy Hunter Challenge

Photo: Hayley Barnhill and Toucan Tango won the final round of the NA Junior/A-O Challenge Cup. Photo © 2009 Jennifer Wood/PMG.

Upper Marlboro, MD – October 3, 2009 – It was another day filled with exciting competition at the Capital Challenge Horse Show, held at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD. The evening session consisted of the final round of the North American Junior/Amateur-Owner Challenge Cup, and early leader Tim Hooker on Sirius 127 was able to retain that lead for the series win. Hayley Barnhill and Toucan Tango won the $25,000 final class. The pony hunters finished their divisions and the Grand Pony Hunter Championship was awarded to Franklin’s Tower and Taylor Ann Adams. Two junior hunter championships were also named.

In tonight’s final round of the $40,000 North American Junior/Amateur-Owner Challenge Cup, 15-year-old Hayley Barnhill from Memphis, TN, rode Toucan Tango, a seven-year-old Holsteiner/Selle Francais gelding, to the win. The Time First Jump-off course was designed by Conrad Homfeld, and the class was presented by the Oken family and Hi Hopes Farm.

Out of 24 entries in the class, there were eight clear rounds. Barnhill returned fourth in the order and put in a quick, clear round in 38.669 seconds. Every rider after her had faults, which gave Barnhill the win. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8368

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2010 Radio Show Episode 58 – 2010 WEG Driving Test Event:

We have coverage and interviews from the Lexington Combined Driving Classic, the 2010 World Equestrian Games driving test event being held at the Kentucky Horse Park. Plus, listen in for more news from the 2010 WEG….

2010 Radio Show Episode 58 – 2010 WEG Driving Test Event:

• Thank you to our guest Michael Slabaugh, Director of Market Development for the Travelhost Magazine. Visit their web site.
• Boyd Excel, Australian driver and WEG hopeful also joins us for an interview. Watch his video:

• We also have an interview with a friend of ours and long time groom on the international driving circuit Rachelle Steabler.
• Finally, we had a short chat with Dr. Duncan Peters, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. He was one of the people doing the vet checks.
• Plus, we meet up with our Spotlight Driver Mike McLennan. Learn more about Mike on our bio page.
• The official blog of the World Games continues to be a good read, and a topical one. Read more…
• German Dressage rider Isabell Werth will not be able to ride for her team until the end of June next year. Read more…
• The USET has an interesting proposition to raise funds for next year’s World Equestrian Games. Read more…
• Club Equestrian is part of the USEF website, but has some great blogs and videos. Read more…
• Team USA’s Johnson Drives to Third at CAI-A4 Donaueschingen and qualified for WEG. Read more…
• WEG Endurance Test Event Needs Volunteers. Read more…

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