Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Heats Up Following May Events

Tampa, FL – June 6, 2002 – After five exciting member events held in the East Conference and two in the West Conference in May, the 2002 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Leader Board is beginning to shape up. The series kicked off in February and runs through November, culminating in the first-ever Year-End Championship to be held at the National Horse Show.

Charlie Jayne and Melbourne currently lead the junior division in the East Conference, and Marilyn Little and Corrada sit in first place in the amateur-owner division. In the West Conference, Andrew Ramsay and Lisa lead the junior division, while Catherine Boettcher and Cordellia B sit atop the amateur-owner division standings. For the first time this year, the Show Jumping Hall of Fame is offering separate series for amateur-owner riders and for junior riders.

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series East Conference – Junior Division
In the first East Conference competition of the month of May, the $5,000 Garden State Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix, a combined junior/amateur-owner class, held during the Garden State Horse Show, May 1-5 in Augusta, NJ, Krista Freundlich and Laurin took first place.

Paige Johnson aboard Reddy Teddy rode away with the win in the $7,500 High Junior Jumper Classic, held at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show in Lexington, KY, May 8-12. On the same weekend, the $5,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic was held at St. Christopher’s Horse Show in Quentin, PA. Meghan Moran, a junior, riding Z Max placed second behind amateur-owner rider, Khari Taustin and her horse Centre Stage, who took first place.

Michael Morrissey rode Jurist to the win in the $7,500 High Junior Jumper Classic held at the Kentucky Spring Classic in Lexington, KY, May 15-19. The horse-and-rider pair currently occupy the eighth spot in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series standings.

In another combined class, the $10,000 High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, held at Stepping Stone Farm in Ridgefield, CT, on May 27, Lara Gay placed first, second, and third on Rio’s Riccarda, Noah, and London Calling, respectively. Gay and Rio’s Riccarda currently hold ninth place in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series standings.

Current Series leader, Charlie Jayne, rode Melbourne to victory in the $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior Jumper Classic held at the Devon Horse Show in Devon, PA, May 23-June 1.

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series West Conference – Junior Division
A combined $5,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic was held at the Showpark Ranch and Coast, May 7-12 in Del Mar, CA. Junior rider, and Series leader, Andrew Ramsay rode Lisa to the win.

In the $5,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic held at the Memorial Day Classic Horse Show in Los Angeles, CA, May 23-27, junior rider Nicole Albertson and Khomedian claimed second place behind amateur-owner rider Julie Jensen and her mount, N.Z. Omni. Along with Shelby Walter and Xstatic, Albertson is tied for second place in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series West Conference standings for the junior division.

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series East Conference – Amateur-Owner Division

In the $5,000 Garden State Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix, held during the Garden State Horse Show, the highest-placed amateur-owner rider was Saly Glassman and Dackerat who finished third.

In another combined class, the $5,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, held at St. Christopher’s Horse Show in Quentin, PA, Khari Taustin and Centre Stage emerged victorious.

Second in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series standings, Robert Kraut and Caviar took the blue ribbon in the $7,500 High Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, held at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show.

Current Series leader, Marilyn Little, rode Corrada to the win in the $7,500 High Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, held at the Kentucky Spring Classic.

With their fourth place finish, Amanda Starbuck and Lickity Split were the only amateur-owner combination to place in the $10,000 High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, held at Stepping Stone Farm in Ridgefield, CT on May 27.

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series West Conference – Amateur-Owner Division

In the first West Conference event in May, the $5,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic at the Showpark Ranch and Coast, amateur-owner rider Linda Russell and Anyway were the highest-finishing pair when they took third place.

Currently in second place in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series standings, Julie Jensen and N.Z. Omni emerged victorious in the $5,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic at the Memorial Day Classic Horse Show.

The 2002 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Leader Board, sponsored by Kinloch Enterprises, Inc., Gotham Enterprises and Mr. and Mrs. William Van Dyke, appears below:

2002 Show Jumping Hall of Fame East Conference Standings

Junior Division Through June 1

Horse Rider Owner Points
1. Melbourne Charlie Jayne Alex Jayne 126
2. Maeva Anna McKnight Esther Kane 68
3. Z Max Meghan Moran Meghan Moran 56
3. Just Dreamin’ Paige Johnson Salamander Farm 56
5. Gera 28 Michael Morrissey Eugene Mische 51
6. Reddy Teddy Paige Johnson Salamander Farm 46
7. Jubulent Maggie Jayne Alex Jayne 45
8. Jurist Michael Morrissey Southern Cross Farm 43

Amateur-Owner Division Through May 31

Horse Rider Owner Points
1. Corrada Marilyn Little Raylyn Farm 91
2. Caviar Robert Kraut Robert Kraut 55
3. Jewel’s Idiam Jonathan Phillips Jeffery Phillips 42
4. Petranella Gina Mancuso Kathleen Mancuso 41
5. Madonna Christine Tribble Candy Tribble 40
6. Jupiter Kate Bomgaars Kate Bomgaars 30
6. Centre Stage Khari Taustin Khari Taustin 30
6. Meatrine Emily Watson Emily Watson 30

2002 Show Jumping Hall of Fame West Conference Standings

Junior Division Through June 1

Horse Rider Owner Points
1. Lisa Andrew Ramsay Shalanno Farms LLC 30
2. Khomedian Nicole Albertson Rolling View Farm LLC 22
2. Xstatic Shelby Walter Lancer Farm LLC/Mandeville Farm 22
4. Pacini Randy Sherman Randy Sherman 16
5. Odessa Katy Brandes Blenheim Farms 3
5. Camus Allison Kroff Allison Kroff 3
5. Nighty Andrew Ramsay Shalanno Farms LLC 3
5. Caldero Randy Sherman Nora Fredrickson/Ashland Stables 3

Amateur-Owner Division Through June 1

Horse Rider Owner Points
1. Cordellia B Catherine Boettcher Catherine Boettcher 48
2. N.Z.Omni Julie Jensen Julie Jensen 30
2. Blackmail Dana Bambace-Levin Dana Bambace-Levin 30
4. Cardiff Catherine Boettcher Catherine Boettcher 25
5. Glenn 93 Yuko Itakura Yasuko Itakura 22
6. Calino De Lezeaux Brooke Johansen Brooke Johansen 17
7. Ballymore Clover Jennifer Matthews Jennifer Matthews 16
8. Classico VI Trevor White The Estate of Sheryl White 13
8. Anyway Linda Russell Linda Russell 13
8. Gladiator Custis Ferguson Custis Ferguson 13

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame and Museum at Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL was established in 1987 and formally opened in 1989. It was organized to promote the sport of show jumping and to immortalize the legends of the men, women and horses who have made great contributions to the sport. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame also conducts the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series, held under Grand Prix rules and specifications. The Series, which is sponsored in part by a grant from the National Horse Sports Foundation, holds classes at 51 horse shows across the country. It is designed to give amateur-owner and junior riders an opportunity to compete at higher levels and serves as a proving ground for many riders who aspire to someday represent the United States in international competition.

The National Horse Sports Foundation (NHSF) is a publicly supported charitable and educational organization whose purposes include providing financial and technical support for amateur equestrian programs for adults and children including therapeutic riding and competitions for the disabled.

For more information about the 2002 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series, including a series schedule, please visit the Show Jumping Hall of Fame website at www.showjumpinghalloffame.net.