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Pin Oak 2015 Week II Day 1
Alfano and Pletcher Share Blues
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Week II of the 70th Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, presented by Irish Day Farm, started today with blue ribbons and blue skies sharing the spotlight in Katy, Texas.
Professionals Jennifer Alfano, of Buffalo, New York, and Peter Pletcher, of Magnolia, Texas, took the lion's share of top calls in the Valobra Main Hunter Ring that featured the open hunter sections.
In the competitive 18-horse First Year Green Hunter section, Helen Lenahan's Me Again (pictured above) jumped to two blue ribbons over fences with Alfano in the irons. This was the first time the gray 7-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (by Cardento) has started out so strongly and consistently.
"He was great today. He’s still really green, so he’s been coming along in the First Years and has been getting better and better," said Alfano. "But today he went beautifully, and I was thrilled with him. He’s really stepping up to the plate now."
Pletcher and Susie Baker's Q (pictured right) swept the three classes in the Second Year Green section, and Baker also guided the elegant bay to two blues in today's Amateur-Owner Hunter section. All in all, Q won five of the six classes he contested.
Baker, of Argyle, Texas, is thrilled that Q, a 9-year-old warmblood (by Quite Easy I), has returned to the show ring so successfully after suffering an injury last year.
"He was out for five months. He got hurt right before Devon [in May] and was off all summer," she said "We basically started him back right before Capital Challenge [in October], and he was a little green there. Then he won a First Year class at [The Pennsylvania National in] Harrisburg and got great ribbons in the Amateurs there. In Florida this winter, he came out of the gate with me super, with an 89 in the first class. It’s like, 'Wow! He feels like he’s growing up.'"
Baker said she really enjoys watching Pletcher, of PJP Farms, show Q and loves the picture the two create in the show ring.
"You can get mesmerized by his canter, and Peter’s done an amazing job since Day No 1," she said. "Q loves Peter and goes beautifully for him. He’s so cool, and I love to watch him ride him. In the Second Years, Q picked up that big beautiful canter and just loped around and jumped beautifully. I was thrilled with him."
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Pletcher also picked up the sweep in the Green Conformation section, winning all four classes with Rancho De Los Arboles LLC's stallion Thanks For The Gold (right).
The 8-year-old Hanoverian (by All The Gold) remains consistent, having earned the Green Conformation Hunter Championship during Week 1.
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Hellman Takes Two in the Amateur-Owners
Eleanor Hellman traveled from Petaluma, California, for the Pin Oak Charity Horse Shows and will take home lots of great memories as well as blue ribbons.
She guided Sabrina Hellman's Channing to both over fences class wins in the 3'3" Amateur-Owner, 18-35, section. Last week she was knocking on the door, just 1½ points from the championship and ½ point from the reserve.
"Today I’m getting closer, and I’m already better than I was last week, so that's great," she said with a smile.
Hellman and Channing, a 10-year-old Holsteiner stallion (by Colman), began their partnership last September. Hellman had been competing in the jumpers and equitation but missed the hunters.
"The last hunter I had, we only went up to 3’3”, and that’s where he was perfect," she said. "We sold him after that, and I was taking my equitation horse in the hunters. I was like, ‘I really want to ride a hunter again.' And so my parents were very nice to me, and they let me get him."
Hellman, 23, who trains with Hope and Ned Glynn of Sonoma Valley Stables, said "Tate" has really helped her make that step up in the Amateur-Owner Hunter section.
"He’s totally wonderful and has done so much for me," she said. "There’s something about the A-O hunters. The 3’3” is sort of intimidating to me, and the 3’6” is really intimidating! That’s what’s so nice about him--he makes me feel really confident going over anything. He’s like, ‘Whatever! I’ve got it!’ He’s awesome."
Hellman's future goal includes developing a breeding business in Petaluma where she can raise young horses. She already has several foals on the ground and may breed Channing on a limited basis. She would like to see his genes passed on to the next generation, especially his phenomenal personality.
"He’s a stallion, but he’s just about the sweetest horse I’ve ever met," she said. "I’m certain the babies from him will be wonderful. He's just the best."
Take 2 Thoroughbred Jumpers
In today's Take 2 Thoroughbred Jumper class, Corey Diener's Oberlin jumped to victory with rider Isabella Angeletti. Caitlyn Epperson guided her own Au Girl to second place, and Sarah Invicta Williams piloted Montana to third for Invicta Farms, Inc.
Tomorrow's featured jumper event is the $10,000 Pin Oak Welcome Stake, scheduled to start in the late afternoon.
Pin Oak Week II Full Results
For full results of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Week II, please visit www.horseshowsonline.com.
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WEEK II OPENS MARCH 24
Week II of the 70th Pin Oak Charity Horse Show is presented by IRISH DAY FARM and all rings are filled with Hunters and Jumpers. 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.
Thanks to all at Irish Day Farm!
Carole, Jim, Chrissy and Francie Looke . Dan, Ruth and Jazz Hawk . Ther Herbert Family . The Jeff B. and Katherine Love Foundation . Mark, Mary and Sarah Rothwell . The Silberman Family . Katie Lambert Boone and Hans Boone . Mary Kempner Daniel . Rich, Mary, Emily and Ellen Jones . JR, Susan and Sarha Sult . The Cary Family . Tracey and Gerald Cox . Felicia Bures and Michael Grow . Kathy, Criag, and Kathryn Taylor . Joe, Kelly and Catherine Coselli . Heidi Hottinger and Mike Williams . Rita Junker Pickar . Lynda Lighthouse Transier . The Uerling Family . Maggie Brown . Gregg, Allison and Haley Hammer . Tracy T. McAdoo . Melissa Mishler . The Tully-Martinsen Family
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Pin Oak Charity Horse Show II
Featured Events For March 25-29
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Texas Pre-Green Super Stake (Wednesday)
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USHJA Pre-Green Incentive (Wednesday)
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$10,000 Pin Oak Welcome Stake (Wednesday)
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$25,000 Superior Energy Services Grand Prix I (Thursday)
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$10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Georgia Carter and John Brown (Thursday)
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$10,000 Brook Ledge Transportation Gambler's Choice (Friday)
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$30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by Valobra Master Jewelers (Friday)
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$30,000 Walter Oil and Gas Grand Prix (Saturday)
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Jumper and Hunter Classics and Championships (Sunday)
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A Thank You 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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2015 Spectacular Silent Auction
Don't miss your chance to own something spectacular and benefit the charities of Pin Oak. Week I items are now SOLD, but Week II items are yet to be won. Featured items for Week II are:
BID to WIN at Bidding for Good - Auction CLOSES March 28th
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A bespoke journey by Ker & Downey
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Sponsor Hospitality Week II in Sponsors' Club:
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Daily Sponsor Luncheon - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM except Thursday, March 26 lunch is at Valobra Ring for Derby Luncheon
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$25,000 Superior Energy Grand Prix Reception and Night in the Vineyard Wine Tasting by LangeTwins Wine, Thursday, March 26 - 5:30 PM
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$30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Ringside Reception and Dinner (for Sponsors' with table benefits), Friday March 27, 5:30 PM
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Wells Fargo - The Private Bank Gala Dinner featuring $30,000 Walter Oil & Gas Grand Prix, Saturday, March 28, 6:00 PM (Sponsors with Table Benefits for this gala)
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70th Year Celebration Sponsor Brunch, Sunday, March 29, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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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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!
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We thank our App Sponsor, Enertrade Electric, Lucky Winged Solutions, and PWL Studio.
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