February 3, 2012 – Green Cove Springs, FL – The Jacksonville Winter Series wrapped up its three week run on January 29th with the naming of Circuit Champions and a lot of fond memories for those attending.
Alexis Newman of the North Florida Hunter Jumper Association summed up the series: “We enjoyed a fantastic three weeks of shows that were marked with great exhibitor parties, superb competition, wonderful camaraderie, near perfect weather, plus a touching and successful benefit dinner.” The support of attendees raised in excess of $14,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project and local 4-H clubs. Show manager Bob Bell echoed Newman’s sentiment: “The number of exhibitors may not have been what we hoped for, but the competition was nothing less than fierce! I really feel this was one the best Jacksonville series yet – like Alexis said, we just had the best of everything come together and make for a great three weeks.”
The Jacksonville Winter Series has come and gone. We enjoyed a fantastic three weeks of shows that were marked with great exhibitor parties, superb competition, camaraderie, perfect weather and a touching & successful benefit dinner. Thank you to all of our exhibitors who supported not only the series, but the Wounded Warrior Project & the Clay County 4-H as well. In excess of $14,000 was raised for these very worthy causes.
Congratulations to the following Circuit Champions:
Adult Amateur Hunter – Cezanne & Carrie Ettinger
Adult Amateur Jumper – Leroy Brown 17 & Kelly Maloney
Amateur Owner Jumper – Thoughtful & Keri Guanciale
Children’s Hunter – Unlimited & Madison Maners
Children’s Jumper – 2 The Nines & Sophia Bertot
Green Pony Hunter – Blue Ridge Sweet Dreams & Devin Seek
High Performance Hunter – MJ & Mary Eufemia
Junior Hunter – Felicci & Caroline Kellog
Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper – Tanimara & Anne Bingler
Short/Long Stirrup Hunter – Barrington’s Brew of Magic & Samantha Palermo
Pony Hunter – Tuscany & Ashton Alexander
Pre-Children’s/Adult Hunter – Summer Daze & Patricia Simpson Zeh
Pre-Green Hunter – Summer Daze & Patricia Simpson Zeh
Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy won the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby during the last week of the Jacksonville Winter Series A to Z. Photo By: Flashpoint Photography
Buffalo, NY – January 31, 2012 – As 2012 kicks off for SBS Farms, Inc., it is apparent that nothing is going to stand in their way. Professional rider and trainer Jennifer Alfano rode Jersey Boy to a spectacular win in the Jacksonville Winter Series $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby last week. She and her mounts have earned numerous distinctions in the hunter rings, riding to the top scores with ease and consistency.
Alfano rode Jersey Boy to the reserve championship in the High Performance Hunters earlier in the week, earning the first and second place ribbons over fences as well as the blue ribbon for their efforts in the handy course. The team was only getting started for the week.
“Jersey Boy was awesome this week; he did great in the High Performance Hunters and then was spectacular for the derby,” Alfano described. “The first round he went around really lightly and skillfully but in the handy he was really just beautiful.”
Today was a kind of sad day in Pensacola because it’s the day we say good-bye and pack, but are very excited to head to our flagship show in Gulfport. Success is the best word to describe the new Florida winter circuit in Pensacola. We did not get the numbers we were hoping for our first year but all the divisions filled and our Grand Prix classes jammed the stands with spectators. We have signed on the dotted line to come back next year and maybe even for four weeks.
I flew back and forth for three weeks from east to west spending my time at both circuits in north Florida. I will be glad to stay in one time zone when we get to Gulfport next week.
The shows in Jacksonville were also a success. Again, the shows were lighter than they have been in the past but the shows ran well, thanks to a great crew and staff. The shows in Jacksonville will run in 2013 and NFHJA is also planning four weeks next year.
Week 2 of the Jacksonville Winter Series is complete. We enjoyed beautiful warm and sunny weather, exhibitor parties, an exciting Grand Prix and a wonderful benefit dinner for the Wounded Warrior Project.
C-Rated Division Champions & Reserves.
Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 Entrepreneur, Owned by Peggy Fuller
Venice, Owned by Kendra New
Adult Amateur Hunter 36-49 First Class, Owned by Jennifer Wallen
Karla, Owned by Roberta Previ
Adult Amateur Hunter 50+ Mackenzie, Owned by Cynthia Kellog
Rebel’s Last Yell, Owned by Kathleen Gurley
The Jacksonville Winter Series is off to a great start with two spectacular Exhibitor Parties hosted by Chad & Brooke Watridge of Ridgewater Show Stables & Sweet Sensations of Green Cove Springs. The 4-H had a great turnout for their auction and all who attended had a wonderful time.
A huge thank you to all our Barns, Trainers & Exhibitors who showed at Week 1 and a special congratulations to all of our Champions & Reserve Champions.
A-Rated Division Champions & Reserves. The full list of results is fully searchable at Horse Shows Online.
Conformation Hunter
MJ, Owned by Kevin & Mary Euphemia
Thoughtful, Owned by Keri Guanciale
Performance Working Hunter 3’6” & 3’9”
Quincy & Sportin Life, both owned by Lindsay Wolf
The 2011 NFHJA Year End Banquet will be held on Sunday, January 8th at the Ramada Inn on San Jose & 295. Please note that the Banquet Information and Reservation Form is posted on the website. Don’t forget to get those trophies out, engraved and polished before the banquet! Please RSVP by returning the Reservation Form or by calling Sissy Foshee at 904.635.4231.
2012 Jacksonville Winter Series
The Winter Series in just 10 short days and we currently have stalls available for all 3 weeks. Please call 904.993.2053 or email info@nfhja.com to reserve your stalls! Late entry fees have also been waived for entries that are received through the end of the week!
Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy won the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby of Devon for the second year in a row. SBS Farms, Inc. looks forward to another successful 2012 year. Photo By: Jessica Nemzoff
Buffalo, NY – December 29, 2011 – SBS Farms, Inc. had a remarkable show season in 2011, taking home top honors at the most prestigious events in the nation. Trainer Susie Schoellkopf and professional rider Jennifer Alfano are now gearing up for the 2012 show season, where they will showcase both their skills and those of their students in the hunter and jumper rings.
The first stop for SBS Farms will be during the last week of the Jacksonville Winter Series, held at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Green Cove Springs, FL. Alfano plans on showing Helen Lenahan’s Sting in the Derby at Jacksonville where he will make his comeback. Shortly after, SBS plans on making its mark in Ocala, competing in their Winter Series beginning in early February 2012. To end their winter calendar, Alfano plans on competing in the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at WEF.
If SBS Farms’ 2011 year is any indication of what 2012 holds, only success can be foreseen. Jersey Boy was recently awarded the USEF 2011 High Performance Working Hunter National Horse of the Year Award, ending with a total of 52,791 points accumulated during 16 competitions.
Dear Exhibitors and Trainers,
Today our tent company will start putting up tents and stalls. As in years past, we only put up the number of stalls that we have reserved because of the expense so please call us for your reservations for the winter shows.
Pensacola 843 768 5503
Jacksonville 904-993-2053
We look forward to hearing from you and…
See you at the rings,
Bob Bell
The Classic Company, Ltd. www.ClassicCompany.com
Phone/FAX: (843) 768-5503
Post Office Box 1311 Johns Island SC 29457
Just a few things…. For those planning to attend the Pensacola Series in January, the closing date is this Friday the 16th. The importance of this closing date is the reduced price of stalls if paid in full by closing date. So, this is just a reminder…. closing date is this Friday. Read the prize list for details.
We also had a couple of corrections in the Pensacola prize list. The 1.10m Children’s and Adult Jumper entry fee says $65 per class; it should have read $45. The YJC classes are $50 for five year olds, $60 for six year olds and $70 for seven and eight year olds.
The Jacksonville closing date for entries is January 19th.
I do want to remind you that the Jacksonville, Pensacola and Gulfport are on our website. The prize list for Atlanta Spring will be out mid-January.
See you at the rings,
Bob Bell
The Classic Company, Ltd. www.ClassicCompany.com
Phone/FAX: (843) 768-5503
Post Office Box 1311 Johns Island SC 29457
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Today was a kind of sad day in Pensacola because it’s the day we say good-bye and pack, but are very excited to head to our flagship show in Gulfport. Success is the best word to describe the new Florida winter circuit in Pensacola. We did not get the numbers we were hoping for our first year but all the divisions filled and our Grand Prix classes jammed the stands with spectators. We have signed on the dotted line to come back next year and maybe even for four weeks.
The 2011 NFHJA Year End Banquet will be held on Sunday, January 8th at the Ramada Inn on San Jose & 295. Please note that the 
Dear Exhibitors and Trainers,
Just a few things…. For those planning to attend the Pensacola Series in January, the closing date is this Friday the 16th. The importance of this closing date is the reduced price of stalls if paid in full by closing date. So, this is just a reminder…. closing date is this Friday. Read the prize list for details.
