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GHF II is an important part of the United States Equestrian Team activities. In 1999, the GHF II event was used by both the American and Canadian teams as part of the selection process for the Pan American Games. As always, Groton House Farm Horse Trials has Free Admission. Parking is $7.00, the proceeds of which go to the Windrush Farm Therapeutic Riding Program. Parking is Free on Friday. Programs are $3 each.
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2008 Division List
The following divisions are listed in the Omnibus
to be competing at the 2008 GHF II:
(All divisions Recognized by USEA and USEF
except TN and OT are USEA Recognized, USEF Endorsed)
New for 2008: Training Novice*
Open Training / Preliminary Training*
Young Open Preliminary / Open Preliminary
Intermediate Preliminary*
Young Open Intermediate
Open Intermediate (Jim Stamets Memorial Division)
Advanced Intermediate (The Amanda Cup)*
*if sufficient demand. Otherwise, entry will revert to an OI, OP, OT or ON and associated dressage test. Please check this Web site to confirm
Trophies
The James William Stamets Open Intermediate Memorial Trophy: Established and donated in 2002 by Mr. and Mrs. John R. Pingree in memory of Jim Stamets. Awarded to the winner of the Open Intermediate Division. $1000 prize money allocated through 4th place. 2007 Winner: Danny Warrington, riding Discover the Power. Danny had one of the fastest cross country times (incurring the least faults of the group), leaving him in first place after Saturday. A clean round in Stadium sealed the deal. Congratulations Danny and Discover the Power!
The Amanda Cup: A perpetual trophy in memory of Amanda Pirie Warrington, competitor and friend, given by Pauline Pollard. Winner's medal given by Mrs. Dierdre H. Pirie. $500 prize money for the winner offered by the American Horse Trials Foundation. Awarded to the winner of the Advanced Intermediate Division. 2006 Winner: Phillip Dutton and Tru Luck. This trophy was not awarded in 2007.
Volturno Trophy: In memory of Volturno, magnificent 3-day stallion. Donor: Meg Douglas-Hamilton. Awarded to the lowest Dressage score in the Advanced Intermediate Division horse in Dressage at Groton House Farm Horse Trials II. 2006 Winner: Darren Chiacchia and Windfall II. This trophy was not awarded in 2007.
Janet Read Memorial Trophy: In memory of Janet Read. Donor: Jiffy Read. Awarded to the rider and groom of the Intermediate horse with the lowest dressage score at Groton House Farm Horse Trials II. 2007 Winner: Jennifer Tucker (and her groom) riding Berkley. Jennifer and Berkley had the best score of 31.5 after Dressage.
Windrush Farm Trophy II: In memory of Banjo. Donor: Windrush Farm. Awarded to the oldest horse to finish eighth or above at Groton House Farm Horse Trials II. 2007 Winner: 20-year old Exodus, ridden by Sarah Finkel. The pair had an excellent showing in the Open Training C division, earning the 4th place ribbon! Congratulations!
YOI Prize: Awarded to the lowest-scoring young rider in the Open Intermediate division. 2007 Winner: Ariel Grald and Practically Perfect.
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