Tampa, FL—February 28, 2005-The 2005 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series is underway! The 2005 Series kicked off in February and continues through November, culminating in a Year-End Championship to be held at the National Horse Show in Wellington, FL.
The Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL, hosted the first Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series competitions of the year at the Zada Enterprises, LLC Wellington Masters, February 23-27. Ali Wolff and her mount, Hertel Landman, took an early lead in the junior division in the East Conference, while Paige Johnson and Reddy Teddy, owned by Salamander Farm, claimed first place in the amateur-owner division. The first event on the West Conference schedule is at the Oaks Blenheim Spring Classic I in San Juan Capistrano, CA, March 30 - April 3.
The 2005 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Leader Board, sponsored by the Lake Placid Horse Show Association, the FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas, and Stadium Jumping, Inc. appears below:
EAST CONFERENCE-JUNIOR DIVISION THROUGH MARCH
5
| Horse |
Rider |
Owner |
Points |
| 1. Hertel Landman |
Ali Wolff |
Ali Wolff |
150 |
| 2. Pedro |
Maggie McAlary |
Beaver Brook Ponies |
110 |
| 3. Lavaro |
Natalie Johnson |
Natalie Johnson |
65 |
| 4. Eventual |
Jack Hardin Towell, Jr. |
Jack Hardin Towell, Jr. |
40 |
| 5. Jerremy |
Natalie Johnson |
Natalie Johnson |
30 |
| 6. Rhythm & Blues |
Natalie Johnson |
Natalie Johnson |
25 |
| 7. Lanoo |
Ali Wolff |
John Wolff |
20 |
| 8. Gillehammer |
Miasha Fisher |
Miasha Fisher |
15 |
EAST CONFERENCE-AMATEUR-OWNER DIVISION THROUGH
MARCH 4
| Horse |
Rider |
Owner |
Points |
| 1. Reddy Teddy |
Paige Johnson |
Salamander Farm |
150 |
| 2. Lumina 2 |
Georgina Bloomberg |
Gotham Enterprizes |
110 |
| 3. Zizou |
Nathalie Mathers |
Juliette Mathers |
65 |
| 4. Capitano |
Danielle Torano |
Sir Ruly, Inc. |
40 |
| 5. La Movida |
Georgina Bloomberg |
Gotham Enterprizes |
30 |
| 6. Isabella |
David Tromp |
Beyaert Farm, Inc. |
25 |
| 7.Obelix R |
Lisa Silverman |
Lisa Silverman |
20 |
| 8. Madonna |
Katherine Miracle |
Overlook Farm |
15 |
The Show Jumping Hall of Fame and Museum at
Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL was established in
1987 and formally opened in 1989. It was organized
to promote the sport of show jumping and to
immortalize the legends of the men, women and
horses who have made great contributions to
the sport. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame also
conducts the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper
Classic Series, held under Grand Prix rules
and specifications.
The Series holds classes at nearly one hundred
horse shows across the country. It is designed
to give amateur-owner and junior riders an opportunity
to compete at higher levels and serves as a
proving ground for many riders who aspire to
someday represent the United States in international
competition.
Any horse show offering a class that meets
all the criteria set forth in the 2005 Show
Jumping Hall of Fame Series specifications and
has prize money of at least $1,000 is eligible
to be part of the Series.
For more information about the Show Jumping
Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series, including
a current schedule of events, please visit the
Show Jumping Hall of Fame website at www.showjumpinghalloffame.net.
