Press Releases - Vermont Summer Festival

PRESS RELEASES - VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL
2013
April 26, 2013 East Dorset, Vermont	Vermont Summer Festival to Accept Electronic Entries The Vermont Summer Festival will once again be accepting electronic entries thanks to a continuing partnership with Equestrian Connect, the one-minute horse show entry service. Held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, from July 2 through August 11, competitors will be able to complete their entry forms for all six weeks of the Vermont Summer Festival completely online – no mailing required! Read More >>
April 17, 2013 East Dorset, Vermont	Vermont Summer Festival to Host Young Jumper Championship Qualifiers The next generation of grand prix horses will take center stage during the first three weeks of the Vermont Summer Festival with qualifying classes for the Young Jumper Championship series. Running July 2 through August 11 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, the Vermont Summer Festival is the richest sporting event based on purse in the state with more than $750,000 in prize money. Read More >>
April 11, 2013 East Dorset, Vermont	Vermont Summer Festival to Feature TAKE2 Thoroughbred Classes The Vermont Summer Festival will put Thoroughbreds in the spotlight by adding TAKE2 Hunter and Jumper Thoroughbred divisions to its impressive line-up of competition. Held at Harold Beebe farm in East Dorset, VT, the Vermont Summer Festival, running July 2 through August 11, is the richest sporting event based on purse in Vermont with more than $750,000 in prize money. Read More >>
February 28, 2013 East Dorset, Vermont	The Vermont Summer Festival Celebrates 20 Years in Manchester The Vermont Summer Festival is celebrating 20 years of bringing top hunter/jumper competition to the Manchester, Vermont, region. The six-week equestrian competition will return to Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, just north of Manchester, from July 2 through August 11, 2013. Read More >>
2012
August 13, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	darragh kenny wins $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Awards For the second year in a row, Ireland’s Darragh Kenny was the winner of the $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Awards, presented by Sir Ruly, Inc. at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Held July 4 through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm, the Vermont Summer Festival has completed six weeks of competition in which riders vied for the coveted bonus.. Read More >>
August 12, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	Alissa Kinsey and Grisset Win $15,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Child/Adult Jumper Classic The 2012 Vermont Summer Festival concluded its six-week circuit on Sunday, August 12, with an exciting win for Alissa Kinsey, of Danville, NH, in the $15,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Child/Adult Jumper Classic. Kinsey rode her talented mare Grisset to victory in a lightning fast round, last to go in a 20-horse jump-off. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival ran July 4 to August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. Read More >>
August 11, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	Tracy Magness and Tarco Van Ter Moude Triumph in $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix Tracy Magness, of Hughesville, MD, rode M/M John Bartko’s Tarco Van Ter Moude to victory in the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, on Saturday, August 11, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival. In a ten-horse jump-off, Magness had the only clear round to earn the win in the final grand prix of the circuit. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival, held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, will conclude on Sunday. Read More >>
August 10, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	colin syquia and don pedro triumph in $15,000 Oughton Limited NEHJA Hunter Derby Colin Syquia, of Ancramdale, NY, rode Perrin Martin’s Don Pedro to victory in the $15,000 3’3” NEHJA Hunter Derby, sponsored by Oughton Limited, on Thursday, August 9, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week competition began on July 4 and continues through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm. Read More >>
August 9, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	mark bluman and g&C Blue gallop to victory in $10,000 Welcome stake Colombia’s Mark Bluman and G&C Blue, owned by Gustavo Mirabal, were the winners in the $10,000 Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, August 9, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival is running at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, from July 4 through August 12. Read More >>
August 8, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	Tracy Magness and Tarco Van Ter Moude Win $5,000 1.40m in Vermont Week six of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival kicked off on Wednesday, August 8, with its Vermont Summer Celebration Horse Show at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. The $5,000 Open Jumper 1.40m was the highlight class of the day with a win for Tracy Magness, of Hughesville, MD, riding Tarco Van Ter Moude. The Vermont Summer Festival runs July 4 through August 12. Read More >>
August 5, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	Diederique Van Der Knaap and Joy Slater Win Junior/Amateur-Owner Classics in Vermont Week five of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival concluded on Sunday, August 5, with two exciting Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classics featured in the grand prix ring at Harold Beebe Farm. Diederique Van Der Knaap, of New York, NY, rode Clive to victory in the $10,000 SJHOF High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic while Joy Slater, of Unionville, PA, topped the $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic riding Fat Chance Farm’s Silvester. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival continues in East Dorset, VT, through August 12. Read More >>
August 4, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	paul o'shea and instant karma capture $30,000 Manchester and the Mountains Grand Prix Ireland’s Paul O’Shea and Instant Karma were the winners in the $30,000 Manchester & the Mountains Grand Prix, sponsored by Purina Horse Feed, on Saturday, August 4, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival. In a three-horse jump-off, O’Shea and Instant Karma beat out Luis Larrazabal and G&C Sacramento and Bryn Sadler and Bon Giorno for the win. Now in its fifth week of competition, the six-week Vermont Summer Festival will continue through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. Read More >>
August 3, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	jimmy torano wins $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby Jimmy Torano, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, rode James B. Pirtle Ent., Inc.’s Winner to victory in the $5,000 3’3” NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, August 2, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week competition began on July 4 and continues through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm. Read More >>
August 2, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	luis larrazabal and G&C Flash top $10,000 welcome stake in vermont Venezuela’s Luis Larrazabal earned an exciting victory in the $10,000 Vineyard Vines Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, August 2, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12. Read More >>
August 1, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	darragh kenny dominates in vermont Week five of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival kicked off on Wednesday, August 1, with the Manchester & the Mountains Horse Show at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. Ireland’s Darragh Kenny and Lipton De L’Othain, owned by The Wannahave Group, were the winners in the highlight $5,000 Open Jumper 1.40m class for the day. The Vermont Summer Festival runs July 4 through August 12. Read More >>
July 29, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	Katie Tyler and Megan McDermott Claim Junior/Amateur-Owner Classics Week four of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival concluded on Sunday, July 29, with two exciting Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classics featured in the grand prix ring. Katie Tyler, 19, of North Kingstown, RI, rode Seattle 6 to victory in the $10,000 SJHOF High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic while Megan McDermott, 16, of New Milford, CT, topped the $5,000 NAL Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic riding La Vie Este Belle. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, from July 4 through August 12, 2012. Read More >>
July 28, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	Devin Ryan and Roman saluut scale $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix Devin Ryan of Long Valley, NJ, scored his second consecutive grand prix victory at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival by winning the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix, sponsored by Hand Motors, on Saturday, July 28. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival, held at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, began on July 4 and continues through August 12. Read More >>
July 27, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	jimmy toon and tigger win $5,000 NEHJA HUnter Derby in Vermont Jimmy Toon of South Salem, NY, rode Jane Clark’s Tigger to victory in the $5,000 3’3” NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 26, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival continues in East Dorset, VT, through August 12, 2012. Read More >>
July 26, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	darragh kenny and tonic triumph in $10,000 welcome stake in vermont Ireland’s Darragh Kenny and Tonic jumped to victory in the $10,000 Kenneth Cole Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 26 at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012. Read More >>
July 25, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	ken berkley leads $10,000 open jumper high score award standings Ken Berkley of Flemington, NJ, is currently leading the standings for the $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Awards, Presented by Sir Ruly, Inc., at the halfway point of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Running July 4 through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm, the show has completed its first three weeks of competition with three weeks still to come as riders vie for the coveted bonus. Read More >>
July 22, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	young jumpers showcased at vermont summer festival The next generation of grand prix horses took center stage during the first three weeks of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival horse show, running July 4 through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. Read More >>
July 21, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	devin ryan wins $30,000 Otter creek grand prix in vermont Devin Ryan of Long Valley, NJ, captured victory in the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, Presented by Equinox Resort & Spa, held Saturday, July 21, during the third week of the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012. Read More >>
July 20, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	cory hardy and connor rise to the top in vermont Cory Hardy of Littleton, MA, jumped to victory in the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 19, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Read More >>
July 19, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	ken berkley continues winning streak in vermont Ken Berkley of Flemington, NJ, captured victory in the $10,000 Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 19, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012. Read More >>
July 18, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	world championship hunter rider program returns to vermont The World Championship Hunter Rider Program (WCHR) has returned to the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival horse show, which runs July 4 through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. Read More >>
July 17, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	syona shah claims adirondack-green mountain challenge at Vermont Summer Festival Syona Shah of Lexington, MA, was crowned the winner of the Adirondack-Green Mountain Challenge at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is taking place at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012. Read More >>
July 15, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	future show jumping stars shine in vermont The future stars of show jumping are out in full force at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival horse show running July 4 through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. Read More >>
July 14, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	ken berkley wins $30,000 battenkill grand prix in vermont Kenneth Berkley of Flemington, NJ, captured victory in the $30,000 Battenkill Grand Prix held Saturday, July 14, during the second week of the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012. Read More >>
July 13, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	darragh kenny hunts to victory in vermont Darragh Kenny of Ireland, emerged victorious in the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 12, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Read More >>
July 12, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	kenneth berkley wins $10,000 five seasons welcome stake in vermont Kenneth Berkley of Flemington, NJ, captured victory in the $10,000 Five Seasons Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 12, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012. Read More >>
July 11, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	vermont summer festival focuses on fun It’s more than just the outstanding competition that draws exhibitors to the Vermont Summer Festival, running July 4 through 12, 2012 in East Dorset, VT. It’s the focus on fun that has so many competitors returning year after year. Read More >>
July 8, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	thomas cervelli and alissa kinsey win NAL Classics in Vermont Thomas Cervelli of Hanover, MA, won the $1,500 NAL/WIHS Children’s Jumper Classic on Saturday, July 7, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012. Read More >>
July 7, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	kaitlin campbell dominates at vermont summer festival Kaitlin Campbell of Brookeville, MD, proved you don’t have to be a professional in order to perform like one. The 20-year-old amateur competitor took first and second in the $30,000 Vermont Summer Special Grand Prix on Saturday, July 7, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Her victory with Rocky W comes just two days after winning the $10,000 Overland Sheepskin Co. Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 5. Read More >>
July 6, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	Genevieve zock wins $5,000 Hunter Derby in Vermont Genevieve Zock of Scarsdale, NY, emerged victorious in the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 5, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Read More >>
July 5, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	kaitlin campbell captures victory in vermont Kaitlin Campbell of Brookeville, Maryland, captured victory in the $10,000 Overland Sheepskin Co. Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 5, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 4 through August 12, 2012. Read More >>
July 4, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	Opening Day at the Vermont Summer Festival The annual Vermont Summer Festival horse show officially opened on Wednesday, July 4, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, kicking off six weeks of top hunter and jumper competition. Read More >>
June 25, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	lodging partners welcome vermont summer festival competitors Competitors and spectators taking part in this year’s Vermont Summer Festival running July 4 through August 12 in East Dorset, Vermont will have a wide variety of lodging options to choose from.. Read More >>
June 22, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	vermont summer festival welcomes back young jumpers The next generation of grand prix horses will take center stage during the Vermont Summer Festival with the addition of five-year-old, six-year-old and seven and eight-year-old Young Jumper classes. Read More >>
June 19, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	top names course design at 2012 vermont summer festival Six of the best course designers in the sport of show jumping will be showcasing their work in the grand prix ring during the Vermont Summer Festival running July 4 through August 12, 2012, in East Dorset, Vermont. Read More >>
June 5, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	manchester designer outlets returns as title sponsor of the $60,000 open welcome stake series at the vermont summer festival Manchester Designer Outlets and the retail brands it represents will once again sponsor the weekly $10,000 Open Welcome Stake Series during the six-week Vermont Summer Festival show jumping competition taking place July 4 through August 12, 2012, in East Dorset, VT. Read More >>
May 24, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	vermont summer festival announces $15,000 hunter derby Hunter competitors will enjoy time in the spotlight with the introduction of the $15,000 Hunter Derby, presented by Oughton Limited, at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont. Running July 4 through August 12, 2012, the six-week hunter/jumper competition is the richest sporting event based on purse in the state of Vermont, offering more than $750,000 in prize money. Read More >>
May 21, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	vermont summfer festival now accepting electronic entries Competitors taking part in the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival running July 4 through August 12 in East Dorset, VT, can now submit their entries electronically thanks to a new partnership with Equestrian Connect, a leading online service for horse show entry. Read More >>
April 25, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	GRAND PRIX SPONSORS SUPPORT THE VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL The Vermont Summer Festival returns to East Dorset, Vermont, for six consecutive weeks of competition thanks to the support of its generous sponsors. Running July 4 through August 12, 2012, the Vermont Summer Festival is the richest sporting event in the state of Vermont based on purse, offering more than $750,000 in prize money. Read More >>
March 5, 2012 East Dorset, Vermont	The vermont summer festival returns for 2012 The Vermont Summer Festival will return to East Dorset, Vermont, for six consecutive weeks of competition running July 4 through August 12, 2012. New England’s largest hunter/jumper competition, the 2012 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. Read More >>
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 Read More>>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More>>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More>>
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. Read More >>
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. Read More >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
August 17, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
August 15, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
August 14, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
August 13, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
August 13, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
August 12, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
August 11, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
August 10, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
August 9, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
August 8, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
August 7, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
August 5, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
August 4, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
August 4, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
August 3, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
August 1, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
July 31, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
July 29, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
July 28, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
July 26, 2010 East 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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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. Read more >>
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