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Day 5 - Saturday March 21
Fenney Returns to Form For the $25,000 Hildebrand Fund Grand Prix Victory
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Tracy Fenney has taken tough to a whole new level. Just a month ago, she suffered a riding accident that resulted in a broken scapula, ribs and a punctured lung.
After three weeks she was back on a horse, and a week after that she was back in the winner's circle at the 70th annual Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, where she won the $30,000 Hildebrand Fund Grand Prix aboard MTM Centano.
The class was the featured event on March 21 in Katy, Texas, and drew a field of 20 to contest a challenging courrse set by Alan Wade.
"I feel all right," said Fenney smiling. "I'm a little sore, and my left turns aren't so good."
Thankfully, they were good enough for Fenney to post the fastest clear round in the three-horse jump-off.
Matt Cyphert was the pace setter with Lochinvar. "He did the correct thing going first," she said. "He was fast, but not crazy, and left all of the jumps up. Then you have to hope the person behind you has a jump down. You never know how that's going to work."
Daniel Bedoya returned next with Quattro and went for the victory. Their eight faults in 38.79 left them third, however.
Fenney and Centano then jumped a smooth and fast clear round in 38.22 seconds to clinch the win.
Fenney, of Flower Mound, Texas, arrived in Katy last week and worked her way back up slowly.
"I rode and jumped once in Ocala [Florida] with Mike [McCormick] before we left to come here," she said. "I schooled a little bit and jumped some small jumps, and then the first class I did here was a 1.25m. I was going to do Centano in the 1.35m, and Alan Wade said, 'You might as well do the Welcome for $10,000.'"
She and Centano placed fifth in the Welcome in preparation for tonight. She was confident that the 15-year-old Holsteiner gelding would help her out where she needed.
"Centano does everything. I've had him since he was 5, so 10 years," she said. "I'm pretty sure he's seen it all."
Although McCormick wasn't able to be at Pin Oak, Fenney had an able substitute in student Didi Mackenzie who set fences for her in the schooling area.
"I didn't have my security blanket here this week, and we have a new horse that I probably should have done [in the grand prix], but I didn't feel as comfortable not having Mike here," she said. "I've never had to think about that stuff."
Fenney, who has made winning at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show a habit, was thrilled to be back.
"Pin Oak's great! I love the crowds; it's awesome, and the kids are so cute," she said. "It's an old-time horse show, and they do a great job. And when they have great course designers it's nice."
For full results of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, please visit www.horseshowsonline.com.
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Magill and Speak No Evil Go Undefeated
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Jack Magill purchased Speak No Evil just three weeks ago for owners Danny and Kathy Cummins. He was attracted to the chestnut American Saddlebred for his stunning good looks and beautiful movement.
And Magill's intuition was fully realized during the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, when in their debut competition he and Speak No Evil won the ASB Five Gaited Stake tonight, March 21.
"He's brand new. We bought him in Lousiville, Kentucky, and we are so excited," said Magill. "I actually bought him for Danny to ride in the amateur divisions, and we thought we would get our feet wet here at Pin Oak, and I think we got them wet real good!"
Magill, the head trainer at Jack Magill Stables in Arlington, Texas, said Speak No Evil, 7, had been a spectacular young horse before he had a short break. He's now back in action and resuming where he left off. Speak No Evil also won the ASB Five Gaited Open class on Wednesday, the qualifier for tonight's Stake.
"We’re really excited. He’s got the most amazing physique a saddle horse can have," said Magill. "They want long gorgeous necks, beautiful heads and to look just like a statue. And he’s just the poster child of what we dream about."
Even though their preparation today didn't quite go as planned due to torrential rains that changed some of the ring assignments, Magill thought maybe the situation turned out to be a blessing.
"This is our first show with him, and we were a little nervous because he’s new to us," he said. "We thought we’d stretch his legs this morning and see what we had, and all the rings were occupied. So we grabbed the seat of our pants and off we went."
Magill described his Stake class ride as magnificent as Speak No Evil is quite the show horse and rises to the occasion.
"He’s just so charismatic in the ring," he said. "His neck comes up in the air, and he just swells. The minute you point him down the direction of the judge he knows, 'OK this is it. It's time to do it.' We're just so tickled with him."
For full results of the American Saddlebred classes and championships pinned today, please visit www.horseshowsonline.com.
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Aredondo Speeds to Advanced Working Equitation Championship
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In today's All-Breed Working Equitation competition, presented by Haras Dos Cavaleiros, riders contested the Speed Phase, the third and final event of the combined competition.
In the Advanced and Intermediate Levels, no one could match Raul Aredondo. He topped the two sections aboard Campino and Aire, respectively, both owned by Graciela Ramirez.
Aredondo, of Magnolia, Texas, also claimed the Overall Advanced Championship, which was based on the Dressage, Ease of Handling and Speed phases. Aire is a 7-year-old stallion bred by Lusitano breeder Haras Dos Cavaleiros.
"We were calmer than yesterday. The horse was more calm and relaxed," said Aredondo.
Aredondo joked that his favorite part of the Speed Phase was when he entered the ring. "I was very nervous," he said laughing.
Aredondo said some of his favorite moments in the Speed Phase where the barrel pattern and the slalom, where Aire was responsive and balanced.
He believed he made up time on his fellow competitors in the slalom, however, he was disappointed that the ring fell from his spear in the bull obstacle, which resulted in a few penalty points.
Aredondo, a Mexican native, has been in the United States for 1½ years. He currently trains for other people and hopes to eventually establish a small riding and training club. His specialties are the Lusitano and Spanish horses, All-Breed Working Equitation and training horses for bull fighting.
"It’s a great satisfaction to win this event," he said. "It's an important victory for those who contract me to train the horses. I'm so happy. Thank you a lot!"
At the International Level, Tiago Ernesto, the head trainer at Haras Dos Cavaleiros, was honored center ring for his demonstraions this week aboard Diablo DC, Cossaco and Adagio DC, all owned by Haras Dos Cavaleiros.
For full results of the Youth, Novice, Internediate and Advanced All-Breed Working Equitation events, please visit www.horseshowsonline.com
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Stay Tuned for Tomorrow's Coverage
Look for coverage of the Andalusian High-Point winners, Pony Hunters, Equitation and Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers as Week 1 of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show concludes.
WEEK I TITLE SPONSORS
We are thankful to our returning Week I Title Sponsors. For two years in a row, Haras Dos Cavaleiros and Carnan Properites, have come together in support of Pin Oak. We appreciate the international flair Haras Enterprises brings to the show through IALHA competition and the emerging discipline of Working Equitation.
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WEEK II TITLE SPONSORS
It has been the good luck of Pin Oak to have Irish Day Farm as a Title Sponsor for three consecutive years. The owners, Katie Lambert Boone and Hans Boone, and the clients of IDF have joined forces to make it a three-peat in their support of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show and the charities we benefit.
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Pin Oak Charity Horse Show I
Featured Events For March 18-22
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Pin Oak Equitation Championship (Sunday)
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Saddle Seat Equitation Championship (Sunday)
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Junior and Pony Hunter Championships (Sunday)
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Exciting Grand Prix Events for 2015
In our 70th year, we look forward to our Grand Prix events and ringside social fun!
Sponsors will enjoy ringside receptions for the Week I Hotze Health and Wellness on March 19 and Week II Superior Energy Grand Prix on March 26.
Our Grand Prix Saturday Nights are shaping up to be incredible this year with special entertainment prior to the competition each Saturday Night to honor our 70 year tradition of excellence and legacy of giving and divine ringside galas.
March 21: Ringside Gala Dinner featuring the $30,000 Hildebrand Fund Grand Prix with pre-competiton entertainment of Lead Line, Carriage Presentation, Houston Highlander Pipe Band, Catalena Cowgirls, and our Week I Honored Hero Salute to Julianna Lynn.
March 28: Wells Fargo - The Private Bank Gala Dinner featuring the $30,000 Walter Oil & Gas Grand Prix has an entertainment line up that includes a special performance by Purple Songs Can Fly from the Texas Children's Cancer Center, the famed Wells Fargo Stagecoach to carry our Week II Honored Hero - Abigail Gonzalez, as well as the Houston Highlander Pipe Band and the Catalena Cowgirls.
Week I $25,000 Grand Prix Sponsor
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Week I $30,000 Grand Prix Sponsor
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Week II $25,000 Grand Prix Sponsor
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Week II $30,000 Grand Prix Sponsor
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Special Sponsor Functions
Wednesday - Saturday - 11:30 am-1:30pm – Sponsors’ Luncheon, Ringside Sponsors’ Club, with delicious food prepared by Two Forks Catering, the Official Caterer of Pin Oak.
Wednesday-Friday evenings 6:30 – end of show, the Sponsor's Club will host Wine featured by Messina Hof, beer, signature drinks and light dinner food through the end of the performance (around 9:30 pm). Key events in the Sponsor's Club are:
Tuesday Night – 5:00 pm Haras Dos Cavalieros Ringside Reception Tapas and Beverages
Wednesday Night - 6:30 pm -9:30 pm Opening Night of Pin Oak Reception – “Boots & Bourbon” Ringside in the Sponsor’s Club, light bites and beverages.
Thursday Late Afternoon - 4 pm $25,000 Hotze Health and Wellness Grand Prix Reception. Regular Sponsor Club resumes at 6:30 pm
Friday Afternoon- Derby Day!
11:00 am-12:30 pm Derby Luncheon during the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby in the Valobra Outside Ring Pavilion
2 pm –$25,000 Max Bowl Center USHJA International Hunter Derby Champagne Reception in the Valobra Outside Ring Pavilion.
Friday Night - 6:30 pm “Vintage Night” - Meet the Riders and Pin Oak Club Members and Sponsor reception. We will toast our founding year of 1945 and salute our veterans.
Saturday Afternoon-Evening - 3:30 pm - Breed Championships and 5:30pm- 9pm
$30,000 Hildebrand Fund Grand Prix and Ringside Dinner hosted by Bluebonnet Farm.
Sunday Brunch – Enjoy a ringside brunch from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm in the Sponsors’ Club
Thank you to Wells Fargo - The Private Bank for sponsoring the Week II Grand Prix Gala Dinner and making it possible for all to enjoy the Wells Fargo Stagecoach!
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2015 SPONSORS' GUIDE
The 2015 Sponsors' Guide is available online to view or download. For our Sponsors, it is all you need to know to enjoy Pin Oak to the fullest! We thank each and every sponsor for their support and look forward to seeing all of our sponsors in the 2015 Sponsors' Club! CLICK HERE for PDF.
LIVE STREAM of HUNTER / JUMPER EVENTS!
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IDK Media Group – Streaming your Imagination
IDK Media Group is sponsoring the LIVE Video streams for the 70th Pin Oak Charity Horse Show. They will provide coverage for the Grand Prix and Welcome Stake’s, National and International Derbies and other hunter jumper classes from select rings.
IDKMediaGroup is excited to work with Pin Oak Charity Horse Show to provide streaming and video services to its competitors, sponsors, owners, parents and followers. Live Stream will be available through http://www.idkmediagroup.com/IDKMGvideoplayer
During the show, go to the link or scan the QR Code.
SHOWCASE your barn or business to reach the lucrative equestrian market! Advertising opportunities for this years IDKMediaGroup-Pin Oak video player are still available. Contact them at horse@idkmediagroup.com or Ask for Jacob at 603-465-1920.
IDKMedia group partners with many Industry leaders in platform support, streaming software, replication networks, as well as marketing and advertising firms to position their video content for world wide distribution.
IDKMediaGroup Wishes every rider the very best of luck!
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LIVE STREAM for ASB and IALHA COMPETITION
American Saddlebreds as well as Andalusian and Lusitano exhbitors showing in the Irish Day Farm Ring will be LIVE STREAMED by EventMix thanks to breed show supporters from March 18 - March 22.
Access to the live streaming is through www.eventmixlive.com FREE of charge. Live streaming advertising is available. Please contact Event Mix Promotions if you are interested in advertising.
Exhibitors you can order videos of your classes prior to the show on line at www.eventmixpromotions.com.
Exciting news for our breed show which culminates with Breed Championships on March 21, 4 PM. Our thanks to Bluebonnet Farm for once again sponsoring the Breed Championship Party that opens at 3:30 PM in the Sponsors' Club.
Looking forward to outstanding competition again this year!
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Michael Vermass (above) of San Antonio TX was the IALHA Professional Horseman of the Year in 2014 as well as Pin Oak Champion for many consecutive years. American Saddlebred competition in 2014 was most exciting and 2015 is looking to be a stellar year! Photo Credits: Casey McBride and Tricia Booker Photography
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A Gift for Pin Oak Exhibitors!
ATTENTION ALL EXHIBITORS!
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR $25 REWARD FROM CHARLOTTE'S SADDLERY
Our thanks to Charlotte's Saddlery, Sponsor of the Week I $5,000 Pre-Green Super Stakes and Pin Oak Club Partner, for this wondeful gift.
Trot over to Charlotte's today to get ready for Pin Oak!
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Derbies Anyone?
Pin Oak 2015 is thrilled to host more Hunter Derbies thanks to the generosity of our Derby Sponsors. Week I, all will enjoy "Derby Day" on Friday, March 20.
The day will open with the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby presented by the Holstead Family and PJP Farm followed by the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Max Bowl Center.
Week II finds Derby competitors taking to the ring on March 26 for the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby presented by Georgia Carter and John Brown. The $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Valobra complete with ringside dinner and Hatter Derby is slated for March 27.
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Week I $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Sponsor
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Ladies, and Gents, don your magnificent chapeau and join the 2015 Hatter Derby, March 27th!
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Week II $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Sponsor
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VOLUNTEERS - the other Pin Oak Champions!
Calling all volunteers! We need you to help make the 70th Pin Oak Charity Horse Show happen. The gift of your time and all talents is needed.
Please sign up on Volunteer Spot to join the Volunteer Circle of Champions or contact Jenny Conaway, jennyconaway@pinoak.org for more information.
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Get the Pin Oak App!
Get the Pin Oak App powered by Enertrade Electric! Put all things Pin Oak at your fingertips. Stabling will be loaded soon and Ring Schedules as the show nears. FREE Download for iPhone or Android devices!
We thank our App Sponsor, Enertrade Electric, Lucky Winged Solutions, and PWL Studio.
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A 70 year mission to help children!
For 70 years, the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show has had a unique focus. Through its world-class horse show, to give back to the community by helping support the healing of sick children. As the first donor to Texas Children's Hospital we are proud of our legacy of giving that spans decades. Join us in 2015 to benefit:
Texas Children's Hospital - Main, West, and the future Woodlands Campus
Ronald McDonald House Houston - Family Rooms inside of Texas Children's
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance in Texas Children's Cancer Center
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