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Day 2 - Wednesday March 18
Kocher Can't Be Beat in $10,000 Welcome Stake
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The odds were stacked in Andrew Kocher’s favor during today’s $10,000 Pin Oak Welcome Stake. He had six of the 19 entries in the field and took the lead midway through the class aboard Cantori. He then returned four horses later to better that time aboard Heliante.
But the win wasn’t assured, as Matt Cyphert galloped in next with Lochinvar and took over the top spot.
Kocher had just one ride remaining—Carolina Suarez’ Ufarno—and he made the most of it.
“Well, I thought to beat Matt I would have one or two down, or I was going to win, so I took a little chance and turned him loose,” said Kocher.
His time of 33.78 edged Cyphert by .08 seconds.
“[In comparison to] Matt’s ride, I was a little quicker from [fence] 1 to 3 and 5AB to 6,” he said. “I was actually a little slower going to fence 2, but I sneaked one home.”
Ufarno, 13, a warmblood gelding, has earned ribbons throughout the winter, with several wins in Texas and Mississippi.
“I bought him last summer, and then a little girl bought him and owns him now, and I ride for them,” said Kocher. “He won a Welcome Stake in Gulfport and got some good ribbons at the Great Southwest Winter Series here in Katy. He’s been kind of in a little groove. Last week he had one down and was eighth in the Grand Prix of Gulfport.”
Kocher, of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, also placed third with Heliante and fourth with Cantori, for a nice piece of the $10,000 purse.
“It’s my first time at Pin Oak Charity, and I love it,” he said. “I’ve been to Katy before, but this is a whole different experience. They didn’t have this all set up. It’s beautiful. There’s tons of prize money, and we’re having fun!”
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My Boy Malloy Takes The Take 2 Tricolor
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After the two over fences classes were pinned, championship honors in the Take 2 Thoroughbred Hunter section came down to the under saddle class.
Dev Branham and Stephanie Cook each placed first and second aboard their respective mounts, and they entered the ring for the third and final under saddle tied in points. When the class was pinned, Branham and My Boy Malloy claimed the blue and the championship, with Cook and Texas Checkmate taking the reserve championship.
"Winning the championship is fantastic," said Branham. "I have to give credit to my friend Stephanie. We’ve had such fun competition this year. We try to go in and make each other better. We have kind of a bond over our Thoroughbreds.
"This year I knew she was going to bring her A game to Pin Oak, and I knew I had to bring it, too," he added. "In that flat class we were joking with each other. You know Malloy isn't always the best mover, but today he was like, 'I want it!' I could feel that front end stretching a little more and that canter was quieter. It feels awesome to get a nice victory, especially on Day No. 1."
Owner Diane Wilson purchased My Boy Malloy, an unraced Kentucky-bred Thoroughbred gelding, after he'd had a foxhunting career in Virginia.
"When he came, we had some things to work on," said Branham. "There was a lot of go, and we had to have a pretty big bit. We’ve been putting the time in and doing some shows, and last fall he clicked and understood the new job. His owner is awesome. She’s put the time and resources into him to bring him along, and she’s a great rider herself, so I can give her homework because he’s not stabled with me."
Branham, of Devereaux Sporthorses in Tomball, Texas, said their goal this year with Malloy is to compete in the USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Championship in Kentucky in August.
"I'm just excited there are Thoroughbreds to show against," he said. "It’s been so much fun. Especially at a show like this, when there are 30 to 60 in the Pre-Greens, it’s improbable and unrealistic to go in expecting a win or even a ribbon even if you lay down a great round. The competition is that strong. But having something we can put our Thoroughbreds in and compete against other Thoroughbreds is kind of cool. I’m very thankful to have this."
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Stay Tuned for Tomorrow's Coverage
Look for coverage of the Hunter Breeding, Pre-Green Hunters and the $25,000 Pin Oak Charity Grand Prix. Competition also begins in the featured All-Breed Working Equitation, presented by Haras Dos Cavaleiros, and the American Saddlebreds will compete in their UPHA Classics.
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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Texas Pre-Green Super Stake (Thursday)
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USHJA Pre-Green Incentive (Thursday)
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$25,000 Pin Oak Charity Grand Prix I (Thursday)
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American Saddlebred UPHA Classics (Thursday)
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All-Breed Working Equitation Youth Championship (Friday)
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$10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby (Friday)
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$25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby (Friday)
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$30,000 Hildebrand Fund Grand Prix (Saturday)
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All-Breed Working Equitation Championships (Saturday)
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Andalusian High-Point Awards (Saturday)
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American Saddlebred Stake Classes (Saturday)
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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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