Week I Results (December 1-4, 2022):

Congratulations to the winner of Week I’s $1,000 Open Welcome Jumper Stake: Adam Sklansky and Hakini, owned by Ellen Walker. Second place went to Quinn Larimer and Bronson CR, owned by Nestledown Equine Services, LLC. Third place was awarded to Hannah Beall and her horse, Catogi.

Aiken December Classics
Aiken December Classics

Ellen Walker's Hakini and Adam Sklansky, winners of the $1,000 Open Jumper Welcome Stake

Congratulations to the winner of Week I’s $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby: Mia Thomasson and her own Coco. Second place went to to Katiemae Sweeney and Seamless, owned by Andrea Guzinski. Third place was awarded to Rebecca Love and Taxi Boy, owned by Ral-Star, LLC.

Aiken December Classics
Aiken December Classics

Mia Thomasson and her own Coco, winners of the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby

Congratulations to the winner of Week I’s $10,000 Open Jumper Classic, sponsored by Aiken Saddlery and Amy Hebert: Daniel Geitner and Camden of Heritage, owned by Seth Vallhonrat. Second place went to Parker Peacock and her own Carey Grant K. Third place was awarded to Adam Sklansky and Hakini, owned by Ellen Walker. 

Aiken December Classics
Aiken December Classics

Seth Valhonrat's Camden of Heritage and Daniel Geitner, winners of the $10,000 Jumper Classic sponsored by Aiken Saddlery and Amy Hebert

Week II Results (December 8-11, 2022):

Congratulations to the winner of Week II’s $1,000 Open Welcome Jumper Stake, presented by Deirdre Stoker Vaillancourt and Aiken SC Properties: Rodney Harkey and his own Equador. Second place went to Adam Sklansky and Hakini, owned by Ellen Walker. Third place was awarded to Emily Smith and her horse, Oksannan Etc. 

Aiken December Classics
Aiken December Classics

Rodney Harkey and his own Equador, winners of the $1,000 Open Jumper Welcome sponsored by Deirdre Stoker Vaillancourt & Aiken SC Properties

Congratulations to the winner of Week II’s $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby in Hunt & Go Format, presented by Interventional & Alternative Spine and Wellness: Zoey Riechman and Rio Oro, owned by Andrea Guzinski. Second place went to Gigi Phillips and her own Thunderbird. Third place was awarded to Lillian Geitner and Wicked Z, owned by Daniel Geitner.

Aiken December Classics
Aiken December Classics

Andrea Guzinski's Rio Oro and Zoey Riechman, winners of the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby sponsored by Interventional & Alternative Spine and Wellness

Congratulations to the winner of the $10,000 Jumper Classic, sponsored by Barb Gould Uskup & Find Aiken Homes and Farms: Adam Sklansky and Hakini, owned by Ellen Walker. Second place went to Rodney Harkey and his own Equador. Third place was awarded to Megan Rosenthal and Caliente, owned by Fairy Tale Farms, LLC. 

Aiken December Classics
Aiken December Classics

Ellen Walker's Hakini and Adam Sklansky, winners of the $10,000 Jumper Classic sponsored by Barb Gould Uskup & Find Aiken Homes and Farms

Week III Results (December 16-18, 2022): 

Congratulations to the winner of Week III’s $1,000 Open Welcome Jumper Stake, sponsored by Aiken Saddlery: Daniel Geitner and his own Caricature. Second place went to Alicia Wilkinson and Salut Ca-Va, owned by Horse Show Leases, LLC. Third place was awarded to Sydney Elliot and QC Diamantaire, owned by Carol Stephens.
 
Congratulations to the winner of Week III’s $10,000 Open Jumper Classic, sponsored by Barb Gould Uskup & Find Aiken Homes and Farms: Emily Smith and her own Oksannan Etc. Second place went to Daniel Geitner and his own Caricature. Third place was awarded to Vick Russell and his own Shining de Reve. 
 
For full results from the Aiken December Classic Weeks I, II, & III, please visit www.horseshowsonline.com.
 
 

Thank you to all of our Aiken December Classics Sponsors!

Aiken Saddlery, Aiken, SC
Braemer Road and Courtney Goldstein, Savannah, GA
Cedarhill Farm, Waxhaw, NC
DFG Stables, Aiken, SC
Michael Newman and Aubrey Hill Equestrian, Smyrna, GA
Safe Watch, Tryon, NC
Silver Hill Farm, Waxhaw, NC
 
Thank you to A&S Photography for so many fabulous photos!
 
Throughout our three weeks of horse shows, we hosted several parties and events. Thank you to the following sponsors for making these events possible:
 
Week I:
 
Week II:
 
Week III:
  • Saturday Chick-fil-A Breakfast: Michael Newman and Aubrey Hill Equestrian
  • Sunday Morning’s Hot Chocolate Bar: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thank you to all of our exhibitors, staff, and sponsors for making our Aiken December Classic horse shows such a success! We hope to see everyone again for our Aiken Winter Premiere & Aiken Winter Encore, January 20-22 and February 3-5, 2023. To view the Equus Events show calendar, visit www.equusevents.com. Follow us on Facebook (Equus Events) and on Instagram (@equusevents) to keep up with the latest news! See y’all again soon!
 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!