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World #3 Tim Price entered at Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill

Details: September 28, 2022; By Staff Writers

FAIR HILL, Md.--New Zealand’s two-time Olympic veteran Tim Price has joined the all-star list of entries set to compete at the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill.

Tim Price Eclipse Sportswire Tim Price at the 2021 Md.5* (Photo by Eclipse Sportswire)Fresh off his double bronze medal performance at the Eventing World Championship in Pratoni, Italy, Price is hoping to move up from his #3 spot on the FEI Eventing World Athlete Rankings, with just one point between him and World #2 Piggy March of Great Britain.

The Maryland 5 Star, October 13-16, is one of only two 5 Star level equestrian events of its kind in the United States and just the seventh worldwide.

The four days of eventing competition features dressage Thursday and Friday, Cross-Country over the Ian Stark-designed course on Saturday and Show Jumping Sunday.

World #1 Oliver Townend to compete at Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill

Details: September 26, 2022; By Staff Writers

FAIR HILL, Md.--Oliver Townend of Great Britain, ranked #1 on the FEI Eventing World Athlete Rankings, is entered to compete in the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill on Oct. 13-16.

OliverTownend Shannon Brinkman OliverTownend (Photo by Shannon Brinkman)Townend, who has held the #1 ranking for five years, competed in last year’s inaugural Maryland 5 Star, placing second to American Boyd Martin.

The Maryland 5 Star is one of only two 5 Star level equestrian events of its kind in the United States and just the seventh worldwide, and the event made a spectacular debut last year, welcoming a total of 20,886 spectators and 184 competitors that featured four of the top eight eventers in the world.

In addition to the 5 Star competition (CCI5*-L), the event also features a 3 Star competition (CCI3*-L), which serves as the USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship, and the Young Event Horse East Coast Championships. The four days of eventing competition feature Dressage on Thursday and Friday), Cross-Country on Saturday over Ian Stark-designed courses, and Show Jumping on Sunday..

Tickets Available for the Celebration of the "Devon Legends"

Details: September 22, 2022; By Staff Writers

DEVON, Pa. --Join the Devon officials in celebrating the 2022 Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Legends!

Devon invite We hope to see you Saturday, Oct. 15, at the iconic Merion Cricket Club in Haverford, Pa., for a memorable black tie evening of dining, live music and dancing.

Limited tickets are still available.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair at (610) -964-0550.

This special evening will honor many top former competitors, leaders and supporters of our heritage show.

Tickets are $325 which includes VIP early access to the event or $275 for dinner, dancing and the induction ceremony.

The 2022 Devon Legends are: Priscilla Denegre, Edith R. Dixon, Harry Gill, Robin Bacon Greenwood, Rodney Hicks, Lore Homer, Anne Kursinski, Jane MacElree, Misdee Wrigley Miller, Todd Minikus, Captain Mark Phillips, Isabel Robson, Susan Sisco, Scott Stewart, Jimmy Torano, Karen Waldron, and Harvey Waller.

Buy your tickets today and be sure to be a part of Devon history in the making!

The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is the longest running and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in North America.

With the grandeur of Philadelphia's prestigious Main Line setting the stage, the event features a world-class field that annually ranks among the most prominent internationally.

The event also includes the country fair, which offers world-class shopping, rides, games, multiple dining options and special entertainment events.

A Thank You Letter From Kimberly Prince

Details: September 10, 2022; By Staff Writers

I am reaching out with the deepest heartfelt gratitude for the generous donations, texts, prayers, posts and calls from each of you.

I wish I could connect in person to share how much your support and positive energy have meant to me.

Kimberly PrinceI am also so grateful that the Kevin Babington Foundation has made it possible for me to extend my stay at the Shephard Spinal Cord Center which will allow me to make more progress before returning home to Virginia.

Once I am back home, I will continue therapy to build back my strength and mobility.

The doctors have told me to expect 50 percent of my recovery at the end of three months and 50 percent more in the next year and a half.

It will be a long road, but I know more improvement is possible.

Every day is still incredibly hard.

There are ups and downs, but also, I am seeing and feeling real progress.

The simplest things are major milestones.

I can now stand and take steps with assistance.

I can eat with a fork, as well as brush my own teeth.

U.S. Young Rider Team and U.S. Junior Team for FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Youth Final

Details: September 10, 2022; By Staff Writers

LEXINGTON, Ky. --US Equestrian will send two teams to represent the U.S. at the 2022 FEI Jumping Nations Cup Youth Final in Kronenberg, the Netherlands, from Sept. 20-25, with four combinations set to compete for the U.S. Young Rider Team and four for the U.S. Junior Team.

Both teams will contest a two-round Nations Cup-style class, offering valuable team experience in a championship-like environment, and will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski.

The following have been named to the U.S. Young Rider Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

Alex Alston of Gahanna, Ohio

Charlise Casas of Kenilworth, Ill.

Elena Haas of Oakland, Calif.

Zayna Rizvi Wellington, Fla.

Audrey Schulze of Saddle River, N.J.

The following combinations have been named to the U.S. Junior Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

Elisa Broz of Freedom, Calif.

Alexa Leong of Sacramento, Calif.

Caroline Mawhinney of Wellington, Fla.

Hailey Royce of Wellington, Fla.

Della White of Newport Beach, Calif.

Tom Struzzieri retires as CEO of HITS LLC

Details: September 9, 2022; By Staff Writers

SAUGERTIES, N.Y.--HITS LLC today announced that as planned, founder Tom Struzzieri will be stepping away from his role as Chief Executive Officer at the end of the 2022 season, after more than 40 years at the helm of HITS LLC.

Tom Struzzieri 2 Tom Struzzieri Under Struzzieri’s leadership, HITS has conducted world-class hunter/jumper competitions in the United States.

HITS will be led by their world class management team, while the Company actively engages in a search for a new CEO.

Struzzieri will remain a part owner and Director of HITS, and will continue to provide strategic consulting to the company as well as significant involvement in the launch of the Del Mar, Calif., Showpark in 2023.

“I have been extremely fortunate over the 4 decades of running HITS to have a terrific group of employees who have been by my side through some very hard climbs as we together have grown the company.," said Struzzieri. "I remain committed to those people and will be in constant touch as a consultant as we face the next challenges together. On a parallel course I have also been blessed to have very loyal clients and because of that loyalty they too can continue to count on me as a liaison to all things HITS related. The future of HITS is bright and I plan on doing what I can behind the scenes to help it shine.”

“It has been a pleasure to witness the industry through Tom’s eyes. He has been, and will continue to be, a guide and advisor to us all.” said Mortimer Singer, managing partner of Traub Capital Partners. “Tom has built a great business and we look forward to continuing our work together as partners."

Devon Fall Classic Entry Closing Date Has Been Extended

Details: September 7, 2022; By Staff Writers

DEVON, Pa.--The entry closing date for the Devon Fall Classic, presented by Bryn Mawr Hospital, has been extended.

Devon Fall Classic entries Entries for the 2022 Devon Fall Classic are still open through showmanagementsystem.com.

The post entry fee has been waived until Wednesday, September 14.

Returning for its ninth year, the Devon Fall Classic benefits the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that allows the historic venue the support it needs to continue improvements to the showground.

During the Devon Fall Classic, watch exhilarating jumper competition in a variety of divisions, including Open Jumpers, Young Jumpers, Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers, Children’s and Adult-Amateur Jumpers, as well as the Thoroughbred Jumpers.

Competition will take center stage in the Dixon Oval, beginning promptly at 8 am each morning, except Saturday, which will start at 7:30 am.

Thursday evening will host the $5,000 Open Jumper Welcome Stake, and the $5,000 Speed Stake will take place Friday evening.

Saturday evening events will kick-off with the $7500 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic.

The night concludes with the highly anticipated $25,000 Devon Fall Classic Grand Prix.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to compete at the Devon Fall Classic!

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You may purchase tickets for the Devon Fall Classic online, as a walk-in, or by phone.

To purchase tickets online, we invite you to visit the website.