News & Press Releases

2005

Week 5— Vermont Summer Celebration

• Danielle Torano Celebrates $50,000 Vermont Grand Prix Victory - Danielle Torano of Fort Lauderdale, FL, won the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix to conclude the five-week Vermont Summer Festival show jumping tournament running July 13 to August 14 in East Dorset, VT.
  
• Local Competitor Susan Wheeler Loves Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show - Local equestrian Susan Wheeler has been competing at the Vermont Summer Festival for the past five years. Held for five weeks each year at the Harold Bebee Farm in East Dorset, the equestrian competition is a short drive from Wheeler’s home in Manchester.
• Christine McCrea Masters Mini Prix at Vermont Summer Festival - Christine McCrea of East Windsor, CT, made another trip to the Vermont Summer Festival winner’s circle by claiming victory in the $10,000 Mini Prix on Friday, August 12, at the five-week long show jumping competition running July 13 to August 14 in East Dorset, VT.
• Victoria Birdsall Claims FEI Children’s Qualifier at Vermont Summer Festival - Victoria Birdsall of Topsfield, MA, claimed the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Children’s Jumping Qualifier at the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show running July 13 to August 14 in East Dorset, VT.

• Final Week of Competition Underway at 2005 Vermont Summer Festival - The final week of competition began on Wednesday at the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show running July 13 to August 14 in East Dorset, VT.

Week 4— Manchester & the Mountains Horse Show

• Ian Silitch Navigates Grand Prix Win at Vermont Summer Festival - Ian Silitch made a triumphant return to the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show by winning the $30,000 Manchester and the Mountains Grand Prix held Sunday, August 7, in East Dorset, VT.

• Julie Welles Keeps Winning at 2005 Vermont Summer Festival - Julie Welles continued her winning ways during Week Four at the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show running July 13 to August 14 in East Dorset, VT.

• Tracy Magness Masters Mini Prix at 2005 Vermont Summer Festival - It just may prove to be Tracy Magness’ week at the Vermont Summer Festival running July 13 to August 14 in East Dorset, VT.

• Blythe Marano Tops USEF Talent Search at 2005 Vermont Summer Festival - One week after helping USA Zone 2 capture the Gold Medal at the North American Young Riders’ Championship, Blythe Marano once again demonstrated her winning form by claiming the USEF Talent Search at the Vermont Summer Festival running from July 13 to August 14 in East Dorset, VT.
• Top Grand Prix Riders Set to Face-Off at 2005 Vermont Summer Festival - Tracy Bartko-Magness won the $2,500 Open Jumper competition on Wednesday to open the fourth of five weeks of show jumping competition at the Vermont Summer Festival running July 13 to August 14 in East Dorset, VT.

• Christine Tribble Crowned Grand Prix Champion at Vermont Summer Festival - Christine Tribble broke Jimmy Torano’s stronghold on the Vermont Summer Festival by winning the $30,000 Mt. Equinox Grand Prix on Sunday, July 31, the third of five weeks of show jumping competition running in East Dorset, VT.
• Olivia Weeks Wins NAL/WIHS Jumper Classic at Vermont Summer Festival - Olivia Weeks followed in her sisters’ footsteps by winning the $1,500 NAL/WIHS Children’s Jumper Classic on Saturday at the Vermont Summer Festival running July 13 to August 14 in East Dorset, VT.
• Jimmy Torano Wins Again at Vermont Summer Festival - Jimmy Torano extended his winning streak to four major victories in three weeks of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival running July 13 to August 14 in East Dorset, VT.
• Tatiana Dzavik Wins USEF Talent Search at Vermont Summer Festival - The third of five weeks at the Vermont Summer Festival is underway in East Dorset, Vermont, and Tatiana Dzavik of Toronto, Canada, came up the big winner in Thursday’s United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Talent Search.
  
  “Jimmy Torano won the $10,000 Mini Prix riding Aguila, marking his fourth victory of the Vermont Summer Festival.”Photo credit: David Mullinix Photography. Additional photos available upon request.
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• Jimmy Torano Wins Again – Claims Victory Riding Marlo in the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix at Vermont Summer Festival
  Joy Slater and Shindig Win $10,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Classic - Jimmy Torano riding Marlo, the big gray mare he owns with Sir Ruly, Inc., topped a field of 20 horses to win the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix today, his second consecutive Grand Prix win at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
• Dudley Macfarlane Masters Marshall & Sterling Adult Hunter Classic
  Casey Kole Claims Show Circuit Magazine Children’s Medal
  Kara Bergenty Bests Pony Jumpers at Vermont Summer Festival - Dudley Macfarlane, 50, of Darien, Connecticut, won the Marshall & Sterling Adult Hunter Classic today riding Holiday owned by Juliana Fischer.
• Jimmy Torano Riding Marlo Wins $10,000 Open Mini Prix at Vermont Summer Festival - Jimmy Torano’s winning streak continued today as the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based rider notched yet another win at the Vermont Summer Festival.
• Julie Welles Wins USEF Talent Search and WIHS Hunter Phase at Vermont Summer Festival - Julie Welles, 17, of West Simsbury, Connecticut, had quite a morning at the Manchester Classic Horse Show in East Dorset, Vermont, today, claiming victories in two major classes.
• Vermont Summer Festival Ramps Up for Week 2: Manchester Classic Horse Show Abigail Greer and Nevada Dominate Hunter Ring Kim Perlman and Postman Top Level 4 Jumpers - The Vermont Summer Festival launched Week 2 of the five-week event today with the Manchester Classic Horse Show, which runs from July 20-24, 2005, at the Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, Vermont.

Jimmy Torano and Marlo - Photo credit: David Mullinix Photography. Additional photos available upon request.
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Dudley Macfarlane and Holiday - Photo credit: David Mullinix Photography. Additional photos available upon request: Photos may be used free of charge in relation to the above press release. Photo also available in high resolution, please e-mail: jward@startinggate.ca. Please advise of links to web postings.

Week 1— Manchester Summer Festival Horse Show

• Jimmy Torano and Edesa’s Caruso Win $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix at Manchester Summer Festival - Jimmy Torano of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, riding Edesa’s Caruso for owner James B. Pirtle and the Caruso Group won the $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix at Manchester Summer Festival today, besting a field of 24 horses. —July 17, 2005
• Vermont Summer Festival Features Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series - Danielle Torano Aboard Lojana Wins $10,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Classic Michael Kennedy and Marco Claim $5,000 Low Jr/A-O Jumper Classic Caitlin Darnall and Jiffy Pop Win Low Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic —July 17, 2005

• Kate Mahoney Wins USEF Small Pony Medal, Olivia Jack Claims USEF Medium Pony Medal, Anna Kluger Earns USEF Large Pony Medal - Pony riders at the Manchester Summer Festival showed their mettle today, contending for three USEF Pony Medals.—July 16, 2005
• Canadian Olympian Beth Underhill Makes Vermont Debut at Manchester Summer Festival - The Vermont Summer Festival is now sanctioned by Equine Canada, the national body for equestrian sport in Canada..—July 15, 2005

Beth Underhill and Magdaline - Photo credit: David Mullinix Photography. Photos may be used free of charge in relation to the above press release. Photo also available in high resolution, please e-mail: jward@startinggate.ca. Please advise of links to web postings

Jimmy Torano and Edesa’s Caruso - Photo credit: David Mullinix Photography. Photos may be used free of charge in relation to the above press release. Photo also available in high resolution, please e-mail: jward@startinggate.ca. Please advise of links to web postings.

Olivia Jack and Baubles and Bows, USEF Medium Pony Medal winner - Photo credit: David Mullinix Photography. Photos may be used free of charge in relation to the above press release. Photo also available in high resolution, please e-mail: jward@startinggate.ca. Please advise of links to web postings.

• Robert Ross and Argensohn Win $10,000 Mini Prix at Vermont Summer Festival - Robert Ross riding Argensohn for owner Joe Zada and Romance Farm won the $10,000 Open Mini Prix today at the Manchester Summer Festival, the first week of the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.—July 15, 2005
• Blythe Marano Aboard Little Foot Victorious in USEF Talent Search Whitney Goulart on Convent 8 Wins USEF Hunter Seat Medal Andrew Philbrick and E Ticket Triumph in NAL Open Speed - Blythe Marano, 17, of Bedminster, New Jersey, riding Little Foot for owner Missy Clark and North Run Stables, topped a class of 22 entries today to win the two-phase USEF Talent Search at the Manchester Summer Festival, the first week of the Vermont Summer Festival Horseshows in East Dorset, Vermont.—July 14, 2005
• Vermont Summer Festival Kick-Off Amy Momrow Wins Open Jumper at Manchester Summer Festival - The Vermont Summer Festival kicked off today with the first of five horse shows in the five-week summer series at the Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, Vermont. —July 13, 2005

Press Releases prior to the start of the 2005 Circuit

• Vermont Summer Festival Has Huge Economic Impact on Vermont Tourism - The Vermont Summer Festival, the largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, has a huge economic impact on the state of Vermont with approximately $15 million spent throughout the duration of the five-week competition.—June 27, 2005

• Vermont Summer Festival To Host FEI Children’s Final Qualifier - The Vermont Summer Festival is proud to host a qualifying competition for the prestigious International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Children’s Jumping Final. —June 14, 2005

• Equinox Resort & Spa Continues to Support the Vermont Summer Festival as a 2005 Grand Prix Sponsor - For the fourth consecutive year, the Equinox Resort & Spa has partnered with the Vermont Summer Festival horse show as a Grand Prix sponsor —May 16, 2005

• Vermont Summer Festival Receives Equine Canada Sanctioning - The Vermont Summer Festival will be welcoming Canadian competitors back to East Dorset this year for five consecutive weeks of show jumping competition running July 13 to August 14, 2005 in East Dorset, VT.—April 19, 2005

• Vermont Summer Festival Announces Impressive Roster of Officials - The Vermont Summer Festival will once again feature an impressive list of officials for the 2005 edition of its hunter-jumper competition, running July 13 to August 14 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.—March 23, 2005

• Vermont Summer Festival Returns with Five Weeks of Equestrian Competition - The Vermont Summer Festival returns in 2005 featuring five weeks of exciting equestrian competition running July 13 to August 14 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, —March 3, 2005