Press Releases & Announcements
USHJA World Championship Hunter Rider West Coast Hunter Spectacular Returns to Blenheim EquiSports in June – Entries Close May 13
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Juan Capistrano, Calif.—The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce the $25,000 World Championship Hunter Rider West Coast Hunter Spectacular will take place Sunday, June 9, 2019, at the Blenheim EquiSports June Classic 1 at the...
Rich Fellers and Steelbi Sizzle in the FEI CSI2* Power & Speed at Showpark Ranch & Coast Classic
Del Mar, CA – FEI competition continues this week at the Showpark Ranch & Coast Classic, which also serves as the final qualifying show for the Gold Tour Leading Rider Award, presented by Club Hípico La Silla. The $10,000 1.45m Power…
Young Hunter Profile: At Last TW aka ‘Charlie’
At Last TW, barn name ‘Charlie’, is a stunning 7-year old Oldenburg gelding, owned by Jaymie Ho. Jaymie bought Charlie as a 5-year-old from her friend Annalise Kannow, who owns Three Wishes Farm in Camarillo, California. When Jaymie purchased Charlie, she had just...
Spring Series Insights and Perspectives: Show Jumpers Speak About Spring
The 2019 Blenheim EquiSports show season is in full swing! As soon as the Spring Series was underway, we witnessed breakout stars, comebacks, and camaraderie in every arena. Show jumpers experienced the revamped Derby Field, which hosted the first FEI event of the...
Lauren Little’s Big Wins at Blenheim: Young Role Model and Winner
Lauren Little may be young, but she is proving herself in the equestrian industry. At only 14 years old, she was awarded circuit champion in the large pony hunters at the Sonoma Horse Park and also won two classics in one day. One of her classic wins included The...
Young Hunter Profile: Haute Couture aka ‘Vogue’
Haute Couture (aka Vogue) is a Dutch warmblood mare Jessica Smith purchased a little over two years ago from Alan Waldman. Her name was inspired by Smith’s grandmother's love of fashion combined with a desire to stick with the guidelines that Dutch Warmbloods born in...
Patience Pays Off For Sailor At Blenheim Spring Classic III
Los Angeles is notorious for its car-clogged highways. The traffic influences everything from what hour residents leave for work to—if you ride at the Agoura Hills-based Mike Edrick Stables—how much time you’ll spend with your horse after factoring in the commute....
Nicole Haunert Scores Top Two In Markel Insurance Grand Prix
An enthusiastic crowd enjoyed a beautiful Southern California afternoon cheering on the nineteen entries in the $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix. With five going clear and advancing to the jump…
Morgan Garnett Wins The Plaid Horse High Score Amateur Award at Blenheim EquiSport Spring Classic III
Morgan Garnett clinched the coveted High Score Amateur Award sponsored by The Plaid Horse in the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Blenheim EquiSport Spring Classic III. With an impressive eleventh place finish aboard her own “C’est La Vie,” Garnett...
Summer Prize List Now Online
Blenheim EquiSports is pleased to announce that the 2019 Summer Prize List is now available online. Featured Competitions, Series and Awards Include: Two weeks of FEI CSI 2* competitions Five Markel Insurance Grand Prix Qualifiers $25,000 USHJA/WCHR West Coast...
Nick Gegen Is Triumphant In The Spring Classic III Grand Prix Presented By Equ Lifestyle Boutique
Nick Gegen Is Triumphant In The Spring Classic III Grand Prix Presented By Equ Lifestyle BoutiqueApril 7, 2019 - San Juan Capistrano, CA – Nick Gegen aboard Arc De Triomphe, owned by Neaulani Farms emerged victorious in Saturday's $50,000 Spring Classic III Grand Prix...
Jessica Smith: More Than Just a Winner
Jessica Smith embodies what every amateur aspires to be. She is a strong and gracious horsewoman, who has found a way to balance work-life and horses. Jessica and her young horse Haute Couture made strides in their second derby together this past weekend. She was one...