~ March & April 2013 ~

Lane Clarke & Semira Win $40,000 Blenheim Grand Prix

 

San Juan Capistrano, CA – April 7, 2013 – Lane Clarke & Semira de Saulieu do it again winning the $40,000 Blenheim Spring Classic II Grand Prix at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park among 44 other tough competitors. Lane was double clear with the fastest time. Lane rode Semira in only one other grand prix, the 2011 $25,000 Blenheim Summer I Grand Prix, and won that as well.

 

She's a fabulous mare. In December 2010, Lane and owner, Charlotte Gadbois, travelled to Europe selecting the horse among many with the assistance of Mickey Hayden. In a little over two years, Semira’s performance has been nothing short of spectacular. In addition to her two grand prix wins, in 2012, she placed second in the $25,000 Flintridge Grand Prix and $10,000 Thermal Jr. A/O Classic with Charlotte. That year, she also took Charlotte to the NAJYR Championships in Lexington, Kentucky where they won team Bronze and 4th place overall.

 

Congratulations, Lane!!!

 

 

Instructor Kelly Taylor Wins Regionals & Headed to Nationals

Kelly Taylor, a Hayden instructor, is also captain of the UC Irvine Equestrian Team. On April 6, she was awarded first place in the Open Over Fences Division at the Zone 8 Championships for the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association in Parker, Colorado.

 

She will be representing UCI at IHSA Nationals in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - May 3-5. Kelly was also awarded the Cacchione Cup for her region. The Cup is awarded to the number one rider for each region, and those who win this award compete in the Cacchione Cup Tournament at Nationals against all of the other Cup recipients from across the country.

 

Kelly has also been asked to be one of three riders to represent the United States in the American AIEC (Association Internationale Des Etudiants Cavaliers, or the International University Equestrian Federation) Team.

 

Great Job, Kelly!!!

 

 

Hayden Riders Excel at Blenheim Spring Classics I & II

Blenhiem Spring Classic I - March 26-30
2nd Place - $1,000 Adult Am. Classic – Diane Puchbauer & Carrow Cruise
Champion - .90M Jumpers – Bonnie Gainer & Natana II
Reserve Champion - .90M Jumpers – Ali Berens & Mozart Z
Reserve Champion - .80M Jumpers – April Branson & Mozart Z
Champion – 7 & 8 Year Old Jumpers – April Branson & One Time

 

Blenheim Spring Classic II - April 2-7
1st Place - $40,000 Blenheim Spring II GP – Lane Clarke & Semira de Saulieu
2nd Place - $1,500 Modified Jr. Am. Classic - Lindsay Douglass & Butterfly Z
1st Place - $500 Adult Jumper Classic – Diane Puchbauer & Carrow Cruise
Reserve Champion - .90M Jumpers – Elena Bonvicini & Chamberlin
Reserve Champion - .90M Jumpers – Jenn Reese & C’est Classique
Champion - .80M Jumpers – Jenn Reese & C’est Classique
Champion – Children’s Jumpers – Elena Bonvicini & Chamberlin
Reserve Champion – Children’s Jumpers - Serenity Phillips & Tesoro
Champion – Low Child-A/A Jumpers - Serenity Phillips & Carlos

 

~ October 2012 ~

Lane Clarke Wins $55,000 World Cup Qualifier - Del Mar

 

Del Mar, CA – October 27, 2012 – Lane Clarke does it again. Winning the $55,000 "Villas at Rancho Valencia" World Cup Qualifying Grand Prix at the Del Mar Fall Festival marks the third time this year he won a big grand prix, and it puts him solidly in the top ten ranking of the North American West Coast World Cup League. Lane has had much success recently winning or placing in many grand prix and other money classes on the West Coast circuit. At the Del Mar Fall Festival alone he won:

 

1st - $55,000 Del Mar Fall II WC Qualifier - Casseur de Prix

1st - $1,000 Del Mar Fall I 5- & 6-Year Old Jumpers - Caspar S

1st - $250 Del Mar Fall II 1.40M Jumpers - Caretol

1st - $250 Del Mar Fall II 1.35M Jumpers - Caretol

1st, 2nd & 4th - $250 Del Mar Fall I 1.45M Jumpers - Caretol, Casseur & Kiss the Sky

 

Congratulations, Lane!!!

 

 

Sacramento International Horse Show

 

Ten horses and their riders made the trip to Sacramento for two weeks of competition at the Sacramento International Horse Show. As usual, our Hayden Show Jumping contingent performed with great results. In a number of large classes, our riders took first, second, and third places demonstrating the strength of our training program here at Nellie Gail.

 

At left: Elena Bonvicini, Serenity Phillips, and Summer Phillips

 

Below is a list of our championships and notable placings.

 

Welcome Week September 25-30
Champion-Modified Child/Adult Jumpers-Susan Phillips & Sambucus
Reserve Champion-Modified Child/Adult Jumpers-Susan Phillips & Milagro de Luz
Reserve Champion-1.40M Jumpers-Lane Clarke & Caretol
1st-Pre-Child /Adult Jumpers - Andy Phillips & Carlos
1st-Pre-Child /Adult Jumpers .85M - Summer Phillips & Godiva
1st-1.0M Jumpers- Serenity Phillips & Tesoro
1st-Modified Child/Adult Jumpers .90M - Susan Phillips & Sambucus
1st-Low Child/Adult Jumpers - Susan Phillips & Sambucus
1st-Modified Child/Adult Jumpers .90M - Susan Phillips & Milagro
3rd-$1,000 1.10M Children's Jumper Classic - Katie Crampton & Union Jack

 

October  2-7
Champion-Low Child/Adult Jumpers-Elena Bonvicini & Bugatti
Champion-1.0M Jumpers- Elena Bonvicini & Bugatti
Reserve Champion- Children's Jumpers-Serenity Phillips & Tesoro
1st $2,500 Gambler's Choice - Lane Clarke & Caretol
2nd-$2,500 Land Rover Ride & Drive - Lane Clarke & Casseur de Prix
2nd-$1,000 Children's Jumper Classic - Serenity Phillips & Tesoro
1st-1.10M Children's Jumpers - Katie Crampton & Union Jack
1st-Low Child/Adult Amateur Jumpers 1.0M - Summer Phillips & Godiva
1st- 1.0M Jumpers - Summer Phillips & Godiva
1st-1.0M Jumpers - Andy Phillips & Sambucus
1st-Low Child/Adult Jumpers (2 Times) - Elena Bonvicini & Bugatti
2nd-1.0M Jumpers (2 Times) - Elena Bonvicini & Bugatti

 

Johnny Cat-Our Beloved Barn Cat

Many may have noticed the absence of our feline friend, Johnny Cat, who passed in mid-September. Johnny was very social and enchanted both horses and humans as he strolled the barn aisles and equestrian center property. He was always willing to come when called, hang out, be pet, and picked up. He was popular among our summer campers and anyone who had the pleasure to interact with him. Johnny was confident and friendly with an enormous personality. He is sadly missed and will remain in our hearts and thoughts.

 

~ September 2012 ~

~ August 2012 ~

Hayden Riders Excel at Blenheim Summer Classics

 

Blenheim Summer Classic I – August 8-12
Hayden horses and riders performed very well in Hunters and Jumpers at the opening week of the Summer Classic at the Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano. Riders Taylor Moore and Lane Clarke earned Reserve Championships, and below are other notable finishes.

1st-Low Child A/A Jumpers-Taylor Moore & Epitant
1st-.90M & 1.00M Jumpers-April Branson/Mozart Z
1st-Five/Six Year Old Jumpers-April Branson & One Time
1st-1.00M Jumpers-April Branson & Bonanza
1st -1.15M Jumpers-Katie Crampton & Union Jack
1st–Modified Jr/Am Hunters-Whitney Downs & Goodlord
1st– 3’3” Performance Hunters-Nicole Kane & Goodlord
1st–1.20M Jumpers-CiCi Top & Lane Clarke
1st–1.25M Jumpers-Caretol & Lane Clarke
1st–1.35M Jumpers-Caretol & Lane Clarke
3rd-$10,000 1.35M Classic-Lane Clarke & Casseur de Prix

 

 

Blenheim Summer Classic II – August 15-19
The second week of the Summer Classic proved even more successful than the first. There were many championships and first, second, and third place finishes for our riders. In money classes Lane Clarke took first place in the $500 Five & Six Year Old Classic riding Caspar S while Michael Culligan took second riding One Time. Diane Puchbauer aboard her horse Carrow Cruise took first and third in the $500 Low Adult Jumpers and $1,000 Adult Amateur Jumpers, respectively. To end the week, Lane Clarke on Casseur de Prix finished fifth in the $40,000 Grand Prix. Below is a list of championships.

 

Champion-Low Child-A/A Jumpes-Elena Bonvicini & Bugatti
Reserve Champion-.90M Jumpers-Elena Bonvicini & Bugatti
Reserve Champion-.80M Jumpers-Elena Bonvicini & Bugatti
Reserve Champion-1.40M Jumpers-Lane Clarke & Caretol
Champion-1.45M Jumpers-Lane Clarke & Casseur de Prix
Champion-Five & Six Year Old Jumpers-Lane Clarke & Caspar S
Reserve Champion-Five & Six Year Old Jumpers-Michael Culligan & One Time

 

~ July 2012 ~

Charlotte Gadbois Earns Team Bronze at NAJYRC

and Individual 4th Place Finish

 

Charlotte Gadbois riding her new mare, Semira de Saulieu helped the Zone 10 Team (California and Nevada) earn a Bronze Team Medal at the North American Young Rider Championships and an Individual 4th Place Finish on July 22 in Lexington, Kentucky.  The pair navigated the notoriously difficult courses at the championships where fence heights reached 1.50 M (nearly 5 feet). We are very proud of her accomplishments reaching this level of competition in such a short period of time with Semira.

 

 

Congratulations Charlotte!!!

 

Hayden Riders Are Champions!

This summer our riders continue their winning streak. Among many notable finishes, they earned the following Championships and Reserve Championships.

 

A special congratulations to Wendy Wiessner on the purchase of Bonanza and winning the Adult Amateur Jumpers Championship in her first show with him.

 

Showpark County Show-July 14-15

Champion-Low Children’s Jumpers-Elena Bonvicini & Bugatti
Champion-Adult Amateur Jumpers-Wendy Wiessner & Bonanza
Reserve Champion-Adult Amateur Jumpers-Joanna Dillon & Ard Duplicate

Showpark Racing Festival-July 25-29

Champion-5&6 Year Old Jumpers-Lane Clarke & Caspar S
Champion-Low A/A Jumpers-Susan Phillips & Sambucus
Champion-Low Child-Adult Jumpers-Serenity Phillips & Tesoro
Champion-Modified Child Jumpers .90M-Serenity Phillips & Tesoro
Champion-Modified Adult Jumpers .90M-Susan Phillips & Sambucus
Reserve Champion-.80M Jumpers-Ali Berens & Mozart Z

~ June 2012 ~

Charlotte Gadbois Qualifies For North American Championships

Nineteen year-old, Charlotte Gadbois, qualified as one of four riders to represent Zone 10 (California and Nevada) in the North American Young Rider Championships to be held July 17-22 in Lexington, Kentucky.  To qualify, riders must complete in a series of competitions including a final one at the Oaks.  Jumps are set to a maximum of 1.50 Meters (4'11") with proportional spread between 1.50 M and 1.80 M (4’11” to 5’9"), and courses must include one open water obstacle. 

 

Charlotte qualified with her horse Semira de Saulieu. She is one of three Hayden Show Jumping riders in recent years to represent Zone 10 in the exclusive NAJYR Championships. 

 

Charlotte with Mickey Hayden, the Zone 10 Junior and Young Rider Teams, and Jumping with Semira de Saulieu

~ May 2012 ~

Lane Clarke Wins FIRST and THIRD--AGAIN

Burbank, CA – May 28, 2012 – With 26 horse and rider teams in the $30,000 Memorial Day Classic Grand Prix, eight made it clear into the jumpoff. Ultimately, taking first place was Lane Clarke of Hayden Show Jumping riding McLord's First John, owned by head trainer, Mickey Hayden. Lane also took third place riding Granville's Casseur de Prix.

 

Exactly one month earlier, Lane placed first and third riding the same horses in the $25,000 Grand Prix at Flintridge.

 

Congratulations Lane!!!

 

For more details, read the Langer Equestrian Group press release HERE.

 

~ April 2012 ~

$25,000 Flintridge GP - Hayden Riders Take 1st, 2nd & 3rd

On April 28, two Hayden Show Jumping riders took first, second, and third places in the $25,000 Land Rover of Pasadena Grand Prix at the 91st Annual Flintridge Riding Club Horse Show. Among the forty competitors participating in the event,  only six went double clear.  The large crowd was exuberant in their show of support cheering our top three. Below are the final Flintridge results. Click here for press release with more details.

 

1st - Lane Clarke & McLord's First John (Mickey Hayden, owner)
2nd - Charlotte Gadbois & Semira de Saulieu (Charlotte Gadbois, owner)
3rd - Lane Clarke & Granville's Casseur de Prix (Granville's Equine, owner)

 

Photos Courtesy of Captured Moment Photography.

Hayden Riders Excel at Blenheim Spring Classics I, II & III

Nearly twenty horses and their riders took part in the Blenheim Spring Classics I, II and III. Below are some highlights of our finishes and championships.

 

1st-$1,000 Adult Amateur Jumpers-Diane Puchbauer & Carrow Cruise
2nd-$1,000 Children's Jumper Classic-Katie Crampton & Bally Loskey Euro
3rd-$2,500 1.20M Jumper Classic-Lane Clarke & Sisco Kid
4th & 6th-$40,000 Royal Championship Grand Prix-Lane Clarke
5th-$20,000 1.35M Jumper Classic-Charlotte Gadbois & Semira de Saulieu
1st-1.45M Jumpers-Lane Clarke & Casseur de Prix
2nd-$500 Low Adult Jumpers-Jenn Reese & C'est Classique

1st, 4th, & 6th-OCHSA 2'6" Medal-Summer Phillips & Godiva, Ali Berens & Lone Star,

Ellen Coxe Price & Diamond Cliff Lass

 

Champion-.90M Jumpers-Bonnie Gainer & Lequito
Reserve-.80M Jumpers-Bonnie Gainer & Lequito
Champion-A/A Jumpers-Diane Puchbauer & Natana II
Champion-A/A Jumper Classic-Diane Puchbauer & Carrow Cruise
Reserve-Junior A/O Jumpers-Charlotte Gadbois & Semira
Champion-.90M Jumpers-Anne Cole & Natana II
Champion-.80M Jumpers-Anne Cole & Natana II
Reserve-.80M Jumpers-Summer Phillips & Godiva
Reserve-Children's Jumpers-Serenity Phillips & Tesoro
Champion-6 Year Old Jumpers-Lane Clarke & One Time

 

Bonnie Gainer, Diane Puchbauer & Serenity Phillips Earn Top Honors