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Ocala Spring Classic 2 Wrap Up
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Apr 07, 2025
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The Week 2Ocala Spring Classic Wrap-Up! |
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For Immediate Release: April 7, 2025 Ocala, Florida |
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Twenty nine horse and rider teams tackled the $35,000 Marshall +Sterling Grand Prix [American Standard] yesterday at the Florida Horse Park, and William Simpson of Ocala, Florida, aboard Whoop De Doo, owned by Five Roosters, made their way to the winners circle.
Tracy Fenney of Ocala, Florida, and MTM Can Talk to Me, owned by MTM Farm, were the first horse and rider pair to tackle the jump-off course. Their fault-free time of 36.362 seconds set the new time to beat.
The lead was short lived after William Simpson and Whoop De Doo followed Fenney and with their fault-free round in 34.781 seconds, took the lead. According to Simpson, “Fence 12 and 13 rode a nice seven strides in the first round. But, after a tight turn in the jump-off, it rode a little bit of a forward seven, and it was just a bit tougher for everyone.” |
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Ryan Genn of Wellington, Florida and Bridlebourne Stables, LLC’s Concenthaga PA were up next, but eight jump faults and a time of 37.279 seconds would see them finish in tenth place.
Matthias Hollberg of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, and Dean Richardson’s Acorn followed in the order and, with their clear round in 36.003 seconds, would finish in third overall.
Amateur rider Chelsea Stopford of Reddick, Florida, aboard her own Harvest Moon, followed with their fault-free jump-off round in a time of 41.926 seconds, earning them seventh place.
Jenni McAllister of Ocala, Florida, in the irons of Bertrand LeGriffon’s Toulamba, followed in the jump-off order and earned eight jump faults in a time of 38.700 seconds and an eleventh place ribbon.
Luis Sabino Goncalves of Ocala, Florida, and Sigma Stables, LLC’s Vick Du Croisy turned in a four-fault jump-off round in a time of 36.083 seconds, earning them a ninth-place finish.
Tim Maddrix of Ocala, Florida and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Waters’ For Jens Z, turned in a clear jump off round in a time of 38.885 seconds which earned them a fifth place ribbon.
Ryan Genn returned for another shot at the jump-off, this time in the irons of Bridlebourne Stables, LLC’s Faveur De Piquet. A clear jump off round in a time of 35.794 seconds would see them finish in second place.
Tricia O’Connor of Williston, Florida, and Michael Kirby’s KT Kassander turned in a clear jump-off round in a time of 39.140 seconds and earned a sixth placing.
Hollberg and Jacqueline Mars’ Hachi were in the enviable last-to-go position. Four jump faults in a time of 34.645 seconds earned them an eighth placing and secured the win for Simpson and Whoop De Woo.
“I know 'Whoop’ like the back of my hand,” said Simpson. “We’ve been together forever and never even broke up once!” he laughed. “She has very fast feet and wants to go! The jump-offs are her favorite part of her life,” he added.
For more information, please visit horseshowsline.com. |
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About Marshall + Sterling |
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Acorn and Matthias HollbergWin the $7,500 Ocala Spring Classic Welcome |
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Congratulations to Matthias Hollberg and Dean Richardson’s Acorn. The pair earned their way to the winner’s circle after besting a field of twenty-one horse and rider teams.
Fourteen advanced to a second round opportunity, and Ryan Genn and Bridlebourne Stables, LLC’s Venezia D’Austral Z led the way with a clear second round in a tie of 38.353 seconds to get the horse race started.
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Waters’ For Jens Z and Tim Maddrix followed Genn with their second round time of 39.213 seconds and secured an eighth-place finish.
Junior rider Kaitlyn Linck of Clinton Corners, New York, aboard Freestyling Fars, LLC’s FF Happy Hour 21, followed Maddrix in the order and posted a clear second round in a time of 36.861 seconds and took the lead.
Candace Van Motman of Soest Utrecht, Netherlands, aboard her own Killian, followed and, with their fault-free second round in a time of 37.676 seconds, moved up to second place, with half the class yet to go. |
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Jenni McAllister and Bertrand Legriffon’s Toulamba followed with a clear second round in a time of 38.746 seconds and would finish in seventh overall.
Madeline Reich of Birmingham, Alabama, aboard her own Havanta WB, followed with a clear second round and their time of 41.458 seconds earned them a ninth place.
Hollberg and Acorn were up next. The pair flew through their second round, fault-free in a time of 36.046 seconds, and took the lead.
Genn and J3 Stables, LLC’s U Amon Z followed Hollberg. Their fault-free time in 38.521 seconds earned them a sixth overall.
Emily Chamberlain of Ocala, Florida, and her own Kamilla Van De Notelear were next to advance to a second round. Their fault-free time in 43.978 seconds awarded them a tenth placing.
Maddrix and Missy Nolens’ Marvelous were the last horse and rider team to turn in a clear second round. Their time of 37.937 seconds placed them fourth and secured the win for Hollberg and Acorn. Linck and FF Happy Hour 21 moved into second place, and Van Motman and Killian finished third. Genn and Venezia D’Austral Z finished in fifth place.
For more information, please visit horseshowsonline.com. |
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Will Simpson and Quentin VAWin the $5,000 Schneiders SaddleryJumper Classic 1.25m |
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High Rise Holdings, LLC’s Quentin VA won the $5,000 Schneiders Saddlery Jumper Classic 1.25 m, besting a field of eighteen horse and rider teams.
While a majority of the class advanced to a second round opportunity, only eight would post double clear rounds.
The horse race got started when Catherine Cannon of Windermere, Florida, and her own Idem Dito set the second round pace at 37.392 seconds. Ryan Genn, aboard Patty Genn’s Ghosted, followed and beat that time with their own 35.749 seconds.
Nigel Potts of Reddick, Florida and CM Sporthorses, LLC’s Orlando Van Klapscheut followed and moved it up a notch when they turned in a clear second round in a time of 31.694 seconds and took the lead.
Emily Chamberlin and her own Caesar Optimus followed, and despite a clear second round, their time of 35.041 seconds earned them sixth place.
David Jennings of Franklin, Tennessee and Woodrun’s Cendatus PS followed and their clear second round in a time of 32.420 seconds awarded them a fourth placing. |
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Jenni McAllister and Marlene Hart’s Simona VS followed with their fault-free second round in a time of 32.187 seconds and earned third place.
The next horse and rider team to advance to a second round opportunity was Sherri Jamison of Ocala, Florida, and her own Stakkablue. The pair posted a second round in 34.616 seconds and earned fifth place.
Simpson and Quentin VA were up next. The pair passed the timers in 30.903 seconds and took the lead.
“Quentin is a rough and tough competitor,” said Simpson. “He won’t back down from any challenge, and the faster the class, the better! He’s like the Tom Cruise of showjumping ‘he feels the need for speed’”, he added.
No other horse and rider teams would post clear second rounds, leaving Simpson with the win and Nigel Potts with Orlando Van Klapscheut in second. Genn earned seventh with Ghosted and Cannon finished in eighth with Idem Dito.
For complete results, please visit horseshowsonline.com. |
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About Schneiders Saddlery |
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At Schneider’s, their family-owned company has maintained a dedication to value, product quality, innovation, customer service, and a love and commitment to the equestrian industry. Visit them online at sstack.com. |
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Marshall + Sterling Classic Hunter DerbyIsaac LeffkowitzPilots Half Moon Bay to the Win |
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Isaac Leffkowitz of Ocala, Florida, won the top two placings in the Week 2 Marshall + Sterling Classic Hunter Derby with Up the Ante, LLC’s Half Moon Bay and his own Cool as Elle, respectively.
"I love the hunt and go format for both of these horses," said Leffkowitz. "Both Half Moon Bay [Sunny] and Cool as Elle [Eli], are young, talented horses and not yet in the divisions that have the handy format as part of their division, so having the opportunity to incorporate handiness through the roll backs, trot jump and freedom to show brilliance of pace, regardless of the first round of scores, allows for the young horses to be educated and grown in a comfortable and familiar setting."
Leffkowitz continued, "I found the course to ride extremely well, while asking all the necessary questions to give the judges adequate areas to reward good riding, as well as good jumping horses. It was truly a well-balanced course. Sunny, who took the lead in the Derby has had a very successful start to his career as a young horse and has never disappointed me. Every show he excels via his talent and mental strength and on the weekends his owner Alison Kratish pilots him around the show grounds and is excited to show him again in the near future." |
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"Eli, who earned reserve, is a very promising young stallion and continues to impress me every ride. Eli was sent to me to break and get his riding career started. Most young horses I start go back to the owners, but Eli's breeder, Patricia Kobble, was very generous in letting him stay with me to develop. Eli is now owned in partnership with myself and Anne Donahoe, and will be standing at stud."
Winter Moon, owned by Cathy Rheinheimer and ridden by Heather Kuiper of Indianapolis, Indiana, finished in third place. No Questions, owned by Louise Petz and ridden by Meg Graham of Ocala, Florida, earned a fourth placing and Conner, owned and ridden by Karema Moheisen of Panama City, Florida, finished in fifth place.
Windhaven Farm’s Calaco R, ridden by Emma Rheinheimer of Lebanon, Indiana, earned a sixth placing and won the $250 Marshall + Sterling 3’ 3” Non-Pro Rider Bonus.
Seventh place was awarded to Chewbaca, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Devor of Ocala, Florida. The pair also won the $150 Marshall + Sterling 3’3” Non-Pro Rider Bonus. Devor also won the $100 Marshall + Sterling 3’3” Non-Pro Rider Bonus with her own Yungblud.
Wind Haven Farm’s Blossom NPF, ridden by Heather Kuiper, earned an eighth placing, and Bibby Hill’s No Doubt Van Het Vlierhof, ridden by Katherin Addington of Dallas, Texas, earned a ninth place.
Estatic, owned and ridden by Chelsea Stopford of Reddick, Florida, finished in tenth place and won the $250 Marshall + Sterling 3’ Non-Pro Rider Bonus.
Murdock, owned and ridden by Emily Chamberlin of Ocala, Florida, finished in eleventh place, and 976-Babe, owned and ridden by Stacey Reser of Ocala, wrapped up the class with a twelfth placing.
Psychedelic, owned and ridden by Heather Mills of Winona, Minnesota, won the $150 Marshall + Sterling 3’ Non-Pro Rider Bonus.
For complete results, please visit horseshowsonline.com. |
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About Marshall + Sterling |
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Marshall + Sterling Insurance is the title sponsor of all Classic Hunter Derbies at all Gulf Coast and Classic shows. Marshall & Sterling Insurance specializes in personalized plans that encompass a full range of extensive coverage options uniquely tailored to fit your distinctive needs. Marshall & Sterling’s Equisport Division was created by insurance professionals to meet the demands of horse owners from competing professionals, dedicated amateurs and those who just plain love horses. With a client service and claims team second to none, one quick call to their office will provide you with instant answers.
Marshall & Sterling Insurance has been around for more than 100 years. Reach out to the company that stands the test of time. For more information, visit them online. |
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Perfect ProductsAdult Amateur Hunter ChampionSolstice |
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Congratulations to Yvetta Rechler-Newman’s Solstice, ridden by Natasha Klingenstein of South Bound Brook, NJ, winner of the Perfect Products Adult Amateur Hunter Championship. According to Klingenstein, she has ridden him a total of ten times since he arrived at Redfield three weeks ago. "He is a sweetie!" said Klingenstein. "He's very fancy and gives an awesome feel over the jumps. The courses were great and really allowed him to show off his style," she added.
Little Big Man, owned and ridden by Laura Feigus of Colts Neck, New Jersey, earned the Reserve Championship.
For more information, please visit horseshowsonline.com. |
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Perfect ProductsPicture-Perfect Week 2 Winner |
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Congratulations to Colin Shippam and Farewell, winners of the Ocala Spring Classic Week 2 Perfect-Products Picture of the Week!
You Ought To Be in Pictures!
Every week, post your Picture-Perfect moment with your horse and tag the Classic Company and Perfect Products Facebook pages. One photo each week will be chosen. At the end of the Ocala Spring Classic Shows, Perfect Products will pick the Grand Prize winner from the weekly winners. |
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Aiken Summer ClassicOn Deck! |
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Join us at the Classic Company's final show of the 2025 season at Bruce's Field in Aiken, South Carolina! This is a barn-favorite, so reserve your stalls now since the shows often sell out early!
Highlights of this year’s shows are:
Week One - June 11 - 15, 2025 WCHR $5,000 Marshall + Sterling Classic Hunter Derby $10,000 Open Hunter Classic $7,500 Welcome Class $25,000 Marshall + Sterling Grand Prix
Week Two - June 18 - 22, 2025 $ 2,500 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby $25,000 Marshall + Sterling Classic Hunter Derby Including Non-Pro Rider Bonus $ 7,500 Welcome Class $25,000 Sidelines Grand Prix
“Everyone loves the Aiken Summer Classic, and we’re excited to be returning to Bruce's Field in historic horse country,” commented Bob Bell, President of The Classic Company.
Exciting sponsorship and vending opportunities are still available for our 2025 and upcoming 2026 Gulf Coast and Classic Company show season. Email Lisa Davis Engel or call at 908-310-6248. |
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About the Classic and Gulf Coast Classic Companies |
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The Classic and Gulf Coast Classic Companies’ philosophy is to offer an event for every level of rider and horse. From lead line to Olympic level Grand Prix competition, from seasoned veteran horse and rider team to a first time horse show experience, the Classic Company offers competition that provides the competitor substantial prize money, award-winning facilities and courses, quality competition, and the best customer service in the industry.
Service is what sets the Gulf Coast and Classic Companies apart from other horse shows. The Classic and Gulf Coast Classic Companies provide champion service from in-gates to show office at all its venues. Top competition with an emphasis on southern hospitality is their hallmark and the reason thousands prefer to compete at the Gulf Coast and Classic Company produced events each year. |
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The Classic Company, Ltd. | PO Box 1311 | Johns Island, SC 29457 US |
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