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2011
August 23, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darragh Kenny Tops $10,000 Open Jumper Awards, Presented by Sir Ruly, Inc.
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny topped the $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Awards, Presented by Sir Ruly, Inc., at the conclusion of the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival held July 6 to August 14 in East Dorset, VT
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August 19, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Nora Gray and Alyssa MacEachern Top Canadians at Vermont Summer Festival
Nora Gray and Alyssa MacEachern were crowned champions when the Canadian Circuit Awards were dispersed at the conclusion of the Vermont Summer Festival. The six-week equestrian competition was held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, Vermont, from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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August 15, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Kaley Pratt Claims $15,000 Children's/Adult Jump Classic in Vermont
Kaley Pratt of Gainesville, Florida, piloted Shane to victory in the $15,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic, Presented by Parlanti, on Sunday, August 14, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 14, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont

Darragh Kenny Closes Vermont Summer Festival with a Victory
Darragh Kenny of Ireland won the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, Presented by Purina, on Sunday, August 14, to close out the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival.  The six-week show jumping tournament took place from July 6 through August 14 at Harold Beebe Farm.
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August 13, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Nina Montross and Kaley Pratt Win at Vermont Summer Festival
Nina Montross of Bedford, New York, won the $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s Jumper Classic held Saturday, August 13, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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August 12, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darragh Kenny and Wannahave Win $10,000 Open Welcome Stake in Vermont
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny will be the best dressed man on the show circuit having claimed victory in the $10,000 Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, August 12, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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August 11, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Keri Kampsen On Top Again at Vermont Summer Festival
East Dorset, Vermont — Keri Kampsen riding Two Goals Farm’s On Top treated the crowd to a repeat performance as they took the top prize in the popular $5,000 Hunter Derby held Thursday, August 11, during the final week of the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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August 10, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Oughton Limited Ensures Vermont Circuit Champions Travel In Style
This year’s Vermont Summer Festival Circuit Champions - those horse and rider combinations who have garnered the most points in their division over the six weeks of the Festival - will receive a special prize, an equestrian chic tote bag from well-known equestrian lifestyle company OUGHTON LIMITED, located in Pawlet Vermont. 
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August 7, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darragh Kenny Splashes to Grand Prix Victory at Vermont Summer Festival
Darragh Kenny of Ireland and Obelix were the dampened but undaunted winners of the $30,000 Manchester and the Mountains Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors, on Sunday, August 7, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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August 6, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Sylvia de Toledo Shines at Vermont Summer Festival
Sylvia de Toledo of New York, New York, has encountered some major changes in her equestrian life over the past year, but the results have remained constant.  Last year de Toledo dominated the equitation ring at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont, and in 2011 she has continued that trend.
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August 5, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Zivago Takes Marylisa Leffler to the Top at Vermont Summer Festival
Marylisa Leffler of Brookville, Maryland, and Zivago won the popular $5,000 Hunter Derby held Thursday, August 4, during week five of the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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August 4, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darragh Kenny and Obelix Win $10,000 Open Welcome Stake in Vermont
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny claimed victory in the $10,000 Kenneth Cole Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, August 4, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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August 3, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Race Heats up for $15,000 Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic
Following four weeks of competition, a total of 61 riders have already qualified for the $15,000 Vermont Celebration Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic, Presented by Parlanti, to be held on the final day of the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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August 2, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darren Graziano Wraps Up Week Four with a Win in Vermont
Darren Graziano and his young mount Vernal bested a field of 21 to claim victory in the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix on Sunday, July 31, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 31, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darren Graziano and Vernal Win at Vermont Summer Festival
Darren Graziano of Brewster, New York, and his young mount Vernal bested a field of 21 to claim victory in the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix on Sunday, July 31, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 30, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Nina Montross Lands a One-Two Punch at Vermont Summer Festival
Nina Montross won and placed second in the $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s Jumper Classic, a qualifying competition for the $15,000 Vermont Celebration Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic, presented by Parlanti.  The $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s Jumper Classic was held Saturday, July 30, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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July 29, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darragh Kenny and Castello Win In Style at Vermont Summer Festival
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny riding Castello claimed victory in the $10,000 Giorgio Armani Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, held Friday, July 29, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 28, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Jeff Ayers and Abercrombie Dominate at Vermont Summer Festival
Jeff Ayers and Abercrombie dominated both rounds of competition to win the popular $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby held Thursday, July 28, at the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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July 27, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Jimmy Torano and Katina Top Open Jumpers at Vermont Summer Festival
Following two days of rest and relaxation in the beautiful Green Mountains, horses and riders returned to the show grounds for the fourth week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 25, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Vermont Summer Festival Week 3 Wrap-Up
Danielle Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Capitano won the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, Presented by Devoucoux, on Sunday, July 24, to conclude the third week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 24, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Danielle Torano and Capitano Triumph at Vermont Summer Festival
Danielle Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Capitano won the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, Presented by Devoucoux, on Sunday, July 24, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 23, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Susannah Wise Wins Again at Vermont Summer Festival
Although she changed horses from last week, the result was still the same for Susannah Wise, as she piloted her mount Grace to victory in the $2,500 NAL/WIHS Adult Jumper Classic, on Saturday, July 23, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  Wise took top honors in the same class last week with Tanzanite.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 22, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Megan Young Returns to Claim $10,000 Betsey Johnson Open Welcome
Megan Young of Mandarin, Florida, guided Calvados to victory in the $10,000 Betsey Johnson Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, July 22, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 21, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Keri Kampsen On Top in $2,500 WCHR Handy Hunter Challenge
at the Vermont Summer Festival

Keri Kampsen and Two Goals Farm’s On Top wowed the crowd by turning in a score of 94 to win the $2,500 WCHR Handy Hunter Challenge held July 21 at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.  The six-week equestrian competition is taking place at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 20, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Jordan stiller claims adirondack green mountain challenge at vermont summer festival
ordan Stiller of Needham, Massachusetts, was crowned the winner of the Adirondack-Green Mountain Challenge at the conclusion of week two of the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is taking place at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 17, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Darragh Kenny Dashes to Grand Prix Victory at Vermont Summer Festival
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny won the $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix, Presented by Johnson Horse Transportation, on Sunday, July 17, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 16, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
11-Year-Old McKayla Langmeier Wins $5,000 Vermont Hunter Derby
Only 11 years old, McKayla Langmeier beat out 36 other entries to win the popular $5,000 Hunter Derby held July 14 at the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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July 15, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Kaitlin Campbell Claims Open Welcome at Vermont Summer Festival
Kaitlin Campbell won the $10,000 Five Seasons Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, July 15, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 14, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Ramsay Hanson Dominates Hunter Competition at Vermont Summer Festival
Ramsay Hanson was a double champion in the hunter divisions, taking home the Adult Amateur Hunter and the Adult Amateur Equitation championship titles during opening week of the Vermont Summer Festival running July 6 to August 14 in East Dorset, Vermont.
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July 13, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Jimmy Torano Opens Week Two With a Win in Vermont
Jimmy Torano opened the second week of competition in the Vermont Summer Festival with two top finishes on Wednesday, July 13, in East Dorset, Vermont.
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July 10, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Devin Ryan Races to Grand Prix Victory in Vermont
Devin Ryan and Roman Saluut won the $30,000 Vermont Summer Special Grand Prix, presented by The Equinox Resort and Spa, on Sunday, July 10, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont.
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July 9, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Serena Gerry Scores Victory at Vermont Summer Festival
Serena Gerry of Locust Valley, New York, claimed victory in the $1,500 NAL/WIHS Children’s Jumper Classic held Saturday, July 9, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 8, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Devin Ryan Receives Warm Welcome at Vermont Summer Festival
Devin Ryan began the first week of the Vermont Summer Festival with a win in the $10,000 Vermont Bird Place Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, July 8, in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 7, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Emma Schauder Scores Victory at the Vermont Summer Festival
Emma Schauder of Greenwich, CT, won the WIHS Equitation Classic on Thursday, July 7, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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July 6, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
Opening Day at the Vermont Summer Festival
The annual Vermont Summer Festival opened on Wednesday, July 6, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.  The six-week equestrian competition runs from July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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June 27 , 2011
East Dorset, Vermont
2011 Vermont Summer Festival Opens July 6th
The annual Vermont Summer Festival horse show once again returns to East Dorset, Vermont, for six consecutive weeks of show jumping competition running July 6 through August 14, 2011.
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June 3 , 2011
East Dorset, Vermont

Manchester Designer Outlets Sponsors $60,000 Open Welcome Stake Series at the Vermont Summer Festival
Manchester Designer Outlets and the retail brands it represents will once again be a major sponsor during the six-week Vermont Summer Festival horse show taking place July 6 to August 14, 2011, in East Dorset, VT.
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May 17, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont

2011 Vermont Summer Festival Prize List Now Available Online
The prize list for the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival is now available online at http://vt-summerfestival.com/prize.php. New England’s largest hunter/jumper competition will run for six consecutive weeks from July 6 through August 14, 2011 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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April 28, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont

Vermont Summer Festival Returns with Six Weeks of Show Jumping Competition
The annual Vermont Summer Festival will return to East Dorset, Vermont, for six consecutive weeks of competition running July 6 through August 14, 2011. New England’s largest hunter/jumper competition, the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival will offer more than $750,000 in prize money, making it the richest sporting event based on purse in the state of Vermont. The competition attracts the best athletes, including Olympic medalists, from across the country and around the globe to vie for top honors.
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April 15, 2011
East Dorset, Vermont

John D. Ammerman Inducted into Show Jumping Hall of Fame
John D. Ammerman was inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame on April 9, 2011, in Tampa, FL. In a special presentation held during the $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational in Raymond James Stadium, Ammerman, Leonard King and the horse, Good Twist, were inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame.
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2010
August 24, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Six Weeks of Top Competition Wraps Up at Vermont Summer Festival
The big winner at the 2010 Vermont Summer Festival proved to be 22-year-old Hillary Dobbs of Sussex, NJ. Throughout the six-week competition that ran from July 7 through August 15, 2010, Dobbs and her mount, Marengo, scored three major victories.
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August 22, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Canadians Rewarded at the Vermont Summer Festival
For the fifth year, the Vermont Summer Festival proudly offered $10,000 in bonus prize money to its neighbors from the north through the $10,000 Canadian Circuit Awards, presented by Ariat International, Inc. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival was held from July 7 to August 15, 2010, at the Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 17, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Alissa Kinsey and Grisset Work Hard for the Money at the Vermont Summer Festival
Alissa Kinsey of Ft. Meyers, FL, and Grisset, her exceptional bay mare, were the big winners in the inaugural $15,000 Children’s Adult Jumper Classic on August 15, the final day of competition at the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 15, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Texans Take Final Victory in Vermont
Tracy Fenney of Flower Mound, TX, riding MTM Timon laid claim to the top prize in the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, presented by Purina, on the final day of the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 14, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Chloe Simon and Arabeska Claim Victory at the Vermont Summer Festival
Chloe Simon, 15, of Port Washington, Long Island, NY, won the $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s Jumper Classic on Saturday, August 14, at the Vermont Summer Festival held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 13, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Three-peat for Hillary Dobbs and Marengo at the Vermont Summer Festival
Hillary Dobbs of Sussex, NJ, and Marengo won the $10,000 Polo/Ralph Lauren Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, for the third year in a row on Friday, August 13, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 13, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Governor Jim Douglas to Visit the Vermont Summer Festival
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas will attend the Vermont Summer Festival horse show in East Dorset, VT, on Sunday, August 15.
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August 12, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Circuit Championship Title for Grace Jackson and Enrico at the Vermont Summer Festival
Grace Jackson of Acton, MA, and Enrico were named Circuit Champions following their stellar performances at the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 11, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Samantha Perlman Shines in the Pony Divisions at the Vermont Summer Festival
Samantha Perlman, 13, of Garrison, NY, is dominating the Vermont Summer Festival Circuit Championship standings in the Children’s Hunter Pony division going into the sixth and final week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival, held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 10, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Week Five Belongs to Hillary Dobbs at the Vermont Summer Festival
Hillary Dobbs, 22, of Sussex, NJ, and her mount, Marengo, capped off week five at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT, by successfully defending their title in the $30,000 Manchester & The Mountains Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors, on Sunday, August 8.
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August 9, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Ian Silitch and Rivano are Top Class at the Vermont Summer Festival
Ian Silitch was one of several new arrivals for the fifth week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 8, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Hillary Dobbs and Marengo Repeat Winning Performance in Vermont
Hillary Dobbs, 22, of Sussex, NJ, and her mount, Marengo, successfully defended their title to win the $30,000 Manchester & The Mountains Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors, on Sunday, August 8, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 7, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Sylvia de Toledo and Spock are out of this World in Vermont
Sylvia de Toledo of New York, NY, has spent a lot of time in the winner’s circle at the Vermont Summer Festival, running July 7 to August 15 in East Dorset, VT.
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August 5, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Rain Does Not Deter Eye Spy at the Vermont Summer Festival
Courtney Boyd of Wellington, FL, riding Eye Spy won the First Year Green Hunter Championship title on Thursday, August 5, during the fifth of six weeks of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 4, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Cool Breezes and Hot Competition at the Vermont Summer Festival
Tracy Magness not only brought her horses up from Baltimore, MD, she brought the entire family to the Manchester and the Mountains Horse Show, the fifth of six weeks of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival, held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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August 4, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Charlie Jacobs Soars to Victory at the Vermont Summer Festival
Charlie Jacobs of Boston, MA, continued his family’s domination in the Grand Prix ring at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT, with his victory aboard Leap Of Joy in the $10,000 Betsey Johnson Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets.
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August 3, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Vermont Summer Festival – Week Four Wrap-Up
Chris Ewanouski and Vertigo claimed victory in the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors, on Sunday, August 1, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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August 1, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Chris Ewanouski Conquers the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix
Chris Ewanouski and Vertigo claimed victory in the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors, on Sunday, August 1, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 31, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Best Case Scenario is All Blue at the Vermont Summer Festival
Vivian Yowan and Best Case Scenario were unbeatable in the Large Pony Hunter division during the fourth of six weeks of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 29, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Tobias and Vipman W Shine at the Vermont Summer Festival
Kimberly Tobias was very proud of her young jumper Vipman W, as she left the ring with the top prize in the 1.10 meter jumper class on Thursday, July 29, at the Vermont Summer Festival, held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 28, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

Winsom Wins Some for Torano at the Vermont Summer Festival
Winsom is helping rider Jimmy Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, stay at the top of the standings for the $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Award, sponsored by Sir Ruly, Inc., at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 26, 2010
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t Dorset, Vermont

The Jacobs Family Finds Success at the Vermont Summer Festival
Louis, Joan and Charlotte Jacobs of East Aurora, NY, spent lots of time in the winner’s circle during week three of the 2010 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 25, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Hat Trick for Louis Jacobs and Kachina at the Vermont Summer Festival
Louis Jacobs of East Aurora, NY, and his big chestnut mare Kachina claimed their third victory of the 2010 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT, this time winning the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, Presented by Devoucoux, on Sunday, July 25.
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July 24, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Savannah’s Stellar Performances Give Casey Green Top Honors at the Vermont Summer Festival
Casey Green of Westport, CT, was named Best Child Rider on a Horse during the third week of competition at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 23, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

LOUIS JACOBS IS SINGING IN THE RAIN AT VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL
Louis Jacobs of East Aurora, NY, won the $10,000 Hickey Freeman/Bobby Jones Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, July 23, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 22, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

HUNTERS SHOW THEIR HANDINESS AT THE VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL
he sound of a horn called the riders to the ring for the $2,500 World Championship Hunter Rider Handy Hunter Challenge held July 22 during the third week of competition in the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 21, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

The Race Is On! World Championship Hunter Rider Qualifier at the Vermont Summer Festival
The First Year Green Working Hunters got the competition underway for the third of six weeks comprising the Vermont Summer Festival, held at the Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT.
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July 18, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Hillary Dobbs Claims $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix in Vermont
Hillary Dobbs of Sussex, NJ, and Marengo won the $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix, Presented by The Equinox Resort, on Sunday, July 18, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 14, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Canada’s Lisa Balaz Claims Children’s Jumper Championship in Vermont
Canada’s Lisa Balaz, 18, made her first trip to the Vermont Summer Festival worthwhile, winning the High Children’s Jumper Championship during the opening week of competition in East Dorset, VT.
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July 14, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show Has Huge Economic Impact on Manchester Area
East Dorset, Vermont — The Vermont Summer Festival, the richest sporting event in the state, has a huge economic impact on the state of Vermont and the Manchester area with approximately $18 million spent locally on goods and services throughout the duration of the six-week competition.
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July 11, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Young Guns Battle for Victory in Vermont Grand Prix
Addison Phillips, 21, emerged victorious over 19-year-old Laura Tobak in the $30,000 Vermont Summer Special Grand Prix, Presented by Johnson Horse Transportation, held Sunday, July 11, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 10, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Hannah Piersiak Takes Two Victories at Vermont Summer Festival
Hannah Piersiak, 15, of Needham, MA, topped the THIS Children’s Medal as well as the NAL/WIHS Children’s Classic on Saturday, July 10, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 9, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Judy Garofalo Torres Enjoys Fashionable Win at Vermont Summer Festival
udy Garofalo Torres of Dover Plains, NY, won the $10,000 Giorgio Armani Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, July 9, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 8, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Lillie Keenan is Top of the Class at Vermont Summer Festival
Lillie Keenan of New York, NY, and Valedictorian topped the class in the WIHS Equitation Classic held Thursday, July 8, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT.
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July 7, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Opening day at the vermont summer festival
The annual Vermont Summer Festival horse show officially opened on Wednesday, July 7, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, Vermont, kicking off six weeks of top hunter and jumper competition.
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July 1, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Circuit Awards Up for Grabs at Vermont Summer Festival
The Vermont Summer Festival will once again feature two prestigious circuit awards, the $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Awards, Presented by Sir Ruly, Inc., and the $10,000 Canadian Circuit Awards, presented by Ariat International, Inc.
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June 19, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Devoucoux RENEWS SPONORSHIP FOR THE 2010 VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL
The Vermont Summer Festival is pleased to welcome back Devoucoux as a Grand Prix sponsor of the six-week show jumping competition taking place July 7 to August 15, 2010, in East Dorset, Vermont.
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June 10 , 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Manchester Designer Outlets Continues to Sponsor $60,000 Open Welcome Stake Series at the Vermont Summer Festival
Manchester Designer Outlets and the retail brands it represents will once again be a major sponsor during the six-week Vermont Summer Festival horse show taking place July 7 to August 15, 2010, in East Dorset, VT.
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June 7, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Top Course Designers at 2010 Vermont Summer Festival
Six of the best course designers in the business will be showcasing their work in the all-weather grand prix ring during the Vermont Summer Festival running July 7 through August 15, 2010, in East Dorset, Vermont.
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May 14, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show to Host WCHR Hunter Event
The Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show, held from July 7 to August 15 in East Dorset, VT, was recently selected by the American Hunter Jumper Federation (AHJF) to host a World Championship Hunter Rider Event (WCHR) during the third week of competition.
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April 28, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Vermont Summer Festival Named Top Ten Summer Event
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has named the Vermont Summer Festival horse show one of the ‘Top Ten Summer Events’ in the state of Vermont.
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March 12, 2010
East Dorset, Vermont

Vermont Summer Festival Hosts Six Weeks of Show Jumping Competition
The annual Vermont Summer Festival will return to East Dorset, Vermont, for six consecutive weeks of competition running July 7 through August 15, 2010.
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