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Upcoming Shows: Prize Lists, Schedules, & Stall Request Forms

Equus Tryon Fall 4

October 10-15, 2023
USEF Premier AA Rated
Level 6 Jumper

TIEC
Mill Spring, NC

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October at Bruce's Field

October 19-22, 2023
October 26-29, 2023
USEF National A Rated
Level 3 Jumper

The Aiken Horse Park @ "Bruce's Field"
Aiken, SC

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Stall Request Form

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Highlights from the Aiken Fall Festival

Bruce’s Field-Aiken,SC September 6-10 and 13-17, 2023

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Equus Event’s Aiken Fall Festival Horse Show came to an end this past weekend at Bruce’s Field in Aiken, SC. The 2023 version marked the 13th year of the annual event which has continued to grow and attract some of the countries top horses and riders year after year. Highlights of this years show included the annual $7,500 William E. Howard III Memorial Professional USHJA National Hunter Derby, a $7,500 Junior Amateur USHJA National Hunter Derby, the South Carolina Hunter Jumper Association’s Governors Cup Medal Finals, the Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Regional Championships South, two $30,000 Grand Prix’s and much more. Exhibitors and trainers alike were treated to daily hospitality courtesy of the Aiken Fall Festival Hospitality Sponsors which was capped off by “Yappy Hour” on Friday September 15th to benefit Ron and Dannys Rescue which was sponsored by Marketmoor LLC, Team IEC, and Wendy Arndt. The evening featured libations, catering from Park Avenue Oyster Bar and Grill and live music by One Stop Shop.

 

Congratulations and many thanks to all of the participants, sponsors, spectators,

staff, officials, and vendors for making this years event such a huge success.

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summerfest 2023 03


$7,500 William E. Howard III Memorial Professional USHJA National Hunter Derby sponsored by G Farms winner- Superlative owned by Blakey Ansley and ridden by Lindsay Ayers

$7,500 Junior Amateur Owner USHJA National Derby sponsored by Debbie Smith winner- Gigi Phillips and Thunderbird


Annie Bolling and Mykonos SCF (below) were unbeatable in the $8,000 Welcome Stakes at the Aiken Fall Festival taking home the win both weeks. Many thanks to Deirdre Vaillancourt and Aiken SC Properties as well as Aiken Saddlery for sponsoring the Welcome classes at this year's event.


Daniel Geitner dominated the podium during the Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Regional Championships South during week II of the Aiken Fall Festival taking grand honors with Magnolia Lane Stables, LLC's Coltrane and reserve honors with Andrea Guzinzki's Hazelwood .

Daniel Geitner and Magnolia Lane Stables, LLC's Coltrane

Daniel Geitner and Magnolia Lane Stables, LLC's Coltrane

Daniel Geitner and Andrea Guzinzki's Hazelwood


Mattie Worsham and Scorpio took home the win in the Prestige Italia 1.20m Junior Amateur Owner Jumper Classic both weeks as well as the circuit championship award (below). We would like to welcome Prestige and recognize them as one of Equus Events newest sponsors! “Prestige Italia has been designing, manufacturing and distributing saddles and riding accessories since 1974. The first company in the district of Vicenza, known worldwide for the art of tanning, Prestige Italia is internationally renowned for the quality and design of its riding products, specifically saddles and leather harnesses. Made in Italy by vocation, prestige Italia combines the ancient know-how of master saddlers with an industrial manufacturing approach, respectful of everyone involved in the production chain.” (www.prestigeitalia.com)

Mattie Worsham and Scorpio


The top 20 riders who accumulated points throughout the year in the SCHJA Governors Cup were invited to compete at the finals at the Aiken Fall Festival. In the end, after the initial round, a flat phase and a test, it was Gigi Philips who came home the victor. Gigi is trained by Andrea Guzinski. Second place went to Madison Groover trained by Cathy Cram and third place went to Taylor Abraham also trained by Cathy Cram. Riders and exhibitor’s were also treated to breakfast followed by brunch and a Bloody Mary Bar sponsored by SCHJA and Beaver River Farm.

South Carolina Governors Cup Medal Finals winner-Gigi Phillips and Thunderbird

South Carolina Governors Cup Medal Finals winner-Gigi Phillips and Thunderbird

The 2023 South Carolina Hunter Jumper Association Governors Cup Medal Finalists


One of the busiest riders, Aiken, SC’s own Daniel Geitner, had a super successful two weeks at the Aiken Fall Festival series riding away with the win in both $30,000 Grand Prix’s on two different mounts.

$30,000 Aiken Fall Festival Grand Prix sponsored by Park Avenue Oyster Bar and Grill winner- Oak Ledge Farm’s Fazous and Daniel Geitner

$30,000 Aiken Fall Festival Grand Prix sponsored by Park Avenue Oyster Bar and Grill winner- Oak Ledge Farm’s Fazous and Daniel Geitner

$30,000 R. Bruce Duchossois Grand Prix sponsored by Barb Gould Uskup and Find Aiken Homes and Farms winner- November Hill’s Jalanne and Daniel Geitner

$30,000 R. Bruce Duchossois Grand Prix sponsored by Barb Gould Uskup and Find Aiken Homes and Farms winner- November Hill’s Jalanne and Daniel Geitner


Aiken Fall Festival Grand Championship Awards

Grand Green Hunter

“At A Glance Memorial Perpetual Trophy”

UNDENIABLE - ANN RICE ERVIN - HUNTER KAY

 

Amateur Owner Hunters 3'3

CREEKSIDE - GIGI MANIGAULT - GIGI MANIGAULT

 

Amateur Owner Hunters 3'6

“Dady’s Girl Memorial Trophy”

BRILJANT Z - LOUGHLIN SPORT HORSES - GRACE LOUGHLIN

 

Junior Hunters 3'3

“Rio Oro Perpetual Trophy”

GREAT WONDER - ELLA FRANK

 

Junior Hunters 3'6

“Joyce Lineberger Memorial Perpetual Trophy”

DAY WON - MARY CAROLINE NOLAN

 

Adult Amateur Hunters

CADES COVE - BRIGHT SHADE FARM STABLES, INC

ADELLA THOMPSON

 

Children's Hunters

VENETO - OLDFIELDS SCHOOL - TAYLOR ABRAHAM

 

Low Child/Adult Hunters

ARTIST'S PROOF - THOMAS THOMASSON

 

Small Ponies

FALLING MOON HUCKLEBERRY - GLADE RUN FARM LLC ADELINE BOYD

 

Medium Ponies and overall Grand Pony

“Good Golly Miss Molly Trophy”

SYDNEY - FINALLY FARM, INC. - ELLE BOYD

 

Large Ponies

HEAVEN'S GIFT - LULU WELLS

 

Children's Hunter Pony

HIDDEN SPRINGS COSMOS - LINDA EVANS - ARDEN BLINDE

 

Short/Long Stirrup Hunter

TOBOLSK - MADISON MEEK - ANN HARRIOT ERVIN

 

Adult Jumpers 1.10m

TORNESCHS'AS - OLIVIA TUCCILLO

 

Child Jumpers 1.10m

BUILT TO LAST - ALEXANDER WINSLOW

 

Junior/Amateur Jumpers 1.20m & 1.30m

SCORPIO - PENNY WORSHAM - MATTIE WORSHAM


 

Equus Events would like to thank this years sponsors for their continued support of the Aiken Fall Festival;

Deirdre Vaillancourt and Aiken, SC Properties, Barb Uskup and Find Aiken Homes and Farms, The Tack Room, Aiken Saddlery, Braemer Road, DFG Stables, Hillford Farm, Chesnut Hill Farm, Dresden Manor Farm, Park Ave Oyster Bar and Grill, G Farms, Debbie Smith, Beaver River Farms, Marketmoor LLC, Prestige Italia, Interventional and Alternative Spine and Wellness, The Inn at Hounds Lake, Team IEC, Cedarhill Farm, A&S Photography and Tito's Vodka.

Many thanks to our friends at Board in Aiken and Park Avenue Oyster Bar and Grill for providing our exhibitors with fabulous hospitality during both weeks of competition.

Looking for photos? A&S photography has you covered! Thank you to Ann and Sara Stanton for the beautiful photos of our winners and for your continued support as Equus Events official horse show photographer. You can also now find your photos online at ashorseshowphoto.photostockplus.com

Complete horse show results can be found at www.horseshowsonline.com

Upcoming dates to remember!

 

October at Bruces Field

October 19-22, 2023

October 26-29, 2023

USEF National A Rated

Level 3 Jumper

The Aiken Horse Park @ "Bruce's Field"

Aiken, SC

 

Atlanta Fall Classic I & II

November 9-12, 2023

November 16-19, 2023

USEF National A Rated

Level 2 Jumper

Chatt Hills

Fairburn, GA

 

Aiken December Classics

December 1-3, 2023

December 7-10, 2023

USEF National A Rated

The Aiken Horse Park @ "Bruce's Field"

Aiken, SC

Highlights from the Aiken Summerfest

Bruce’s Field-Aiken,SC August 17-20 and 24-27, 2023

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Equus Event’s 2023 Aiken Summerfest series wrapped up this weekend with an exciting two weeks of hunter and show jumping competition featuring horses and riders from throughout the south east. The Aiken Horse Park, home to Bruce’s Field, is a favorite amongst competitors, trainers, sponsors, and spectators alike. From the state of the art footing, to the top notch stabling, the welcoming staff and the quaint southern town, it is hard to beat attending an event at this lovely facility.

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summerfest 2023 03


Highlights of the two week series included a $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby presented each week by The Tack Room of Camden which was the showcase class for the hunter riders and their horses. Ava Hartman and her entry of Impression took home the blue ribbon honors week I with Fabien Herrara and his Accelerator clinching the win during the second weeks competition.

summerfest 2023 03Fabian Harrera and Accelerator

summerfest 2023 03Ava Hartman and Impression


Over in the jumper ring there was a lot of exciting action and unforgettable moments with several local seasoned veterans and some up and coming riders coming away with blue ribbons.

Week I featured Emma Irwin and her Chacothago owned entry out of Aiken, SC topping a competitive field of horses and riders in the $1,000 Open Jumper Welcome Stake. Emma also finished second place in the $9,999 Jumper Classic sponsored by Barb Uskup and Aiken Find Homes and Farms. The winner of the Week I Jumper Classic was WH Capri and owner rider Claire Connighan in the irons with Claire also picking up third place honors on Figment.

summerfest 2023 03Emma Irwin and Chacothago

summerfest 2023 03Claire Connighan with WH Capri and Figment


16 year old Madelyn Godard made her debut in the open jumper division a memorable one during the Aiken Summerfest II by taking home first place honors in the $1,000 Open Jumper Welcome Stake on her MTM Conan G. Godard also took home 8th place in the $9,999 Jumper Classic having the second fastest time with just one rail down in the jump off. Godard, a junior at Mead Hall Episcopal School in Aiken SC trains with Daniel and Cathy Geitner and just recently partnered with the 12 year old Oldenburg gelding earlier this year.

The final weekend was capped off by Aiken’s own hometown veteran rider Daniel Geitner and his own entry of Quative E (pictured above) capturing the win in the $9,999 Open Jumper Classic sponsored by Deirdre Vaillancourt and Aiken, SC Properties.

summerfest 2023 03Madelyn Godard and MTM Conan G

summerfest 2023 03Daniel Geitner and Quative E


Equus Events would like to thank this year's sponsors for their continued support of the Aiken Summerfest series; Deirdre Vaillancourt and Aiken, SC Properties, Barb Uskup and Aiken Find Homes and Farms, The Tack Room, Aiken Saddlery, Braemer Road, DFG Stables, and Hillford Farm. Many thanks to our friends at Board in Aiken for providing our exhibitors with fabulous hospitality during both weeks of competition.

Looking for photos? A&S photography has you covered! Thank you to Ann and Sara Stanton for the beautiful photos of our winners and for your continued support as Equus Events official horse show photographer. Complete horse show results can be found at www.horseshowsinline.com

Make sure to join us for the Aiken Fall Festival September 13-17 and 20-24 Bruces Field - Aiken, SC

Upcoming Shows

Equus Tryon Fall 4

October 10-15, 2023
USEF Premier AA Rated
Level 6 Jumper

TIEC
Mill Spring, NC

More Info

October at Bruce's Field

October 19-22, 2023
October 26-29, 2023
USEF National A Rated
Level 3 Jumper

The Aiken Horse Park @ "Bruce's Field"
Aiken, SC

More Info

Stall Request Form

Enter Online - Week 1

Enter Online - Week 2

Atlanta Fall Classic I & II

November 9-12, 2023
November 16-19, 2023
USEF National A Rated
Level 2 Jumper

Chatt Hills
Fairburn, GA

Aiken December Classics

December 1-3, 2023
December 7-10, 2023
USEF National A Rated
Level 2 Jumper
The Aiken Horse Park @ "Bruce's Field"
Aiken, SC

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Our Sponsors

Aiken Horse Park.
Aiken Saddlery.
Inn at Houndslake.
Inn at Houndslake.
Meybohm Realtors.
Barb-Gould-Uskup-Equus-Events.
DFG Stables.
Braemer Road Equus Events
Marketmoor LLC.
Park Avenue.
HillFord Farm.
Cedarhill Farm Equus Events
Danny and Ron's Rescue.
The Tack Room.
Oak Manor Saddlery.
Sharer Dale Team.
All Star Tents.
All Star Tents.
All Star Tents.
Safe Watch.
Remarqueable Athletic Solutions Equus Events
Mane Line Art.
Engle & Volkers, Scott Fitton.
Fenwick Equestrian.
Tito Alcohol.
Board In Aiken.
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Renaissance-Equus-Events.
Emma-Rose-Boutique-Equus-Events.
Equine-Design-Equus-Events.
Augusta Golf Cars .
Golf Cart Lady.
Horse Shows Online.
SCHJA.
PSJ Shows.
When Do I Go?
2nd Mouse Media.
A&S Photography
Jack Wetzel
Team IEC
The Blue Canoe Cafe
Accolade Farm
Rich Nuts

We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their continued support and ask that you please take a moment to visit their websites!

If you are interested in sponsorship, Equus Events, Inc. has many opportunities available.

Contact us for more information.

Drew Coster, Sponsor Coordinator

Phone: 843-754-2266

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]


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