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Roberta Sheffield Demonstrates Paralympic Preparations At NAF Five Star Hartpury Festival Of Dressage CPEDI 3*


Ottawa, ON, July 10, 2021 – Roberta Sheffield of Lincolnshire, GBR, showed that she and her mare, Fairuza, are ready for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games with top-three finishes at the NAF Five Star Hartpury Festival of Dressage CPEDI 3*, held from July 7-11, 2021, in Hartpury, GBR.


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Essex Horse Trials Set to Begin!


Peter Chesson Memorial Classic Car Show to Take Place on Saturday


Far Hills, New Jersey—July 11, 2021— The Essex Horse Trials, one of New Jersey’s most popular events, is set to take place July 17-18 at historic Moorland Farm in Far Hills. The Horse Trials features top eventing horses and riders along with family friendly activities, a spectac- ular car show and fun demonstrations. It is truly a weekend experience not to be missed! More than 200 horses


are expected to compete at the Essex Horse Trials in- cluding two-time U.S. Na- tional champion and two-time U.S. Olympic team alternate Buck David- son as well as Holly Payne Caravella, one of the most accomplished eventing competitors in the country. They will be participating in the Running S Open Prelim- inary division which is of- fering $10,000 in prize money with $5,000 going to the winner. Other divisions being offered include Be- ginner Novice, Novice, Training and Preliminary. “The Essex Horse


Trials is such a great way for families to enjoy a summer weekend,” said Ralph Jones, President of the Essex Horse Trials. “The event offers something for everyone – exciting compe- tition, shopping, food court and a tremendous car show set on beautiful Moorland Farm.”


Roberta Sheffield of Lincolnshire, GBR, and Fairuza posted a trio of high scores at the NAF Five Star Hartpury Festival of Dressage CPEDI 3*, held from July 7-11, 2021, in Hartpury, GBR. Photo Credit: Kevin Sparrow


competition strong on July 7, scoring 70.500% in the Team Test for third. The next day in the Individual Championship, a score of 71.677% landed the pair in second place. Sheffield and Wonky’s scores rose yet again in the Freestyle on July 9, where they finished the week with 72.600% for another second-place finish.


preparation towards the Paralympics.” Join the Canadian Equestrian Team’s


#RidetoTokyo and sign up to have Games- related news sent straight to your inbox here. Visit the EC website for more infor- mation about para-dressage programs and services.


This year’s Horse Tri-


Lake Placid Continued from Page 49.


Doggie Costume Contest Sponsored by Man and Beast. Lucy, an eight- month-old Jack Russell Ter- rier owned by Jenny Jones, was selected as the winner for her costume as a race


available here. The cost is just $10 per person, with children 17 and under ad- mitted free. New this year, spectators can reserve a small, private tent to spend the day ringside at the show jumping arena. Ringside sponsorships are available for $500 and feature a 10×10 tent with four folding chairs.


Some tailgating spots


als kicks off on Friday evening, July 16, with a concert hosted by Music in the Somerset Hills organiza- tion. Stephen Sands con-


demonstration of the Essex Fox Hounds Parade. On Sunday, animal lovers of all ages will enjoy the antics of the Tewksbury foot bassets.


are still available for the best viewing of the exciting cross-country course. Pack- ages range in cost from $50 - $300 depending on loca- tion. For more information on tailgate packages and ringside


sponsorships,


please call 908-234-9115 ext. 13 or email kather- ine@essexhorsetrials.org. Proceeds from the


Essex Horse Trials benefit the Greater Newark Life- Camp in nearby Pottersville, which provides an enriching day camp experience for ap- proximately 300 Newark- area youths per day for six weeks during July and Au- gust.


Additional informa-


ducts an all-star Broadway orchestra led by Jonathan Dinklage, the concertmaster for the show “Hamilton.” Call 973-339-7719 for in- formation. On Saturday, the


Peter Chesson Memorial Classic Car Show takes place with more than 100 cars representing a century of mechanical marvels. Also on Saturday, is the Mars Candy Hunt at noon and a


horse. The Chester Riding Club honored as winner of the first week’s Best Dressed Barn Contest with North Run winning for Week 2. Each was awarded a $100 gift certificate to the Lake Placid Horse Show Retail Booth. The Grooms Award,


Ltd., a not-for-profit


501(c)3 charitable organiza- tion that recognizes and re- wards professional grooms, participated in both weeks of the 2021 Lake Placid Horse Shows. The Grooms Award presented gifts to the grooms of the horses that competed in the first week’s $100,000 Richard M. Feld- man Grand Prix and the sec-


ond week’s $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Presented by Eastern Hay & Grain and Purina Animal Nutrition. Special awards were given to the grooms of the winners of those two classes – Shannon Kinsley, groom of Cashew CR, and Tim Delovich, groom of LaFitte De Muze.


General admission tickets are now on sale and


tion on the Essex Horse Tri- als is available at www.EssexHorseTrials.org


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