Annville, PA— February 9, 2001—High Meadows Mambo No. 5, last year’s winner of the inaugural North American League (NAL) Pony Jumper Finals, held at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, is once again making headlines. The 14.2-hand Belgian Warmblood leads the way in the Eastern Division of the 2001 NAL standings. The standings include points calculated through Feb. 2.

The 11-year-old, owned by Kathleen Scott, Brookfield, WI, has 368 points, just ahead of High Meadows Mack The Knife, ridden by her younger sister, Kasandra Scott with 206 points.

High Meadows Mambo No. 5, who was imported by Scott’s trainer Alex Jayne, also stands second in the Western Division with 100 points, just 12 points behind Claire Rozran and Chocolate Chip.

Claire Rozran also holds the lead in the Western Children’s Jumper standings with Magic Rules, a former grand prix mount for Jayne’s daughter, Maggie. Rozran and the bay, Thoroughbred gelding have accrued 524 points to second-placed Crestwood Anonymous and Megan Daniels, who currently have 480 points.

In the Eastern Children’s Jumper standings, Surprisingly So and Ashley Tomberg lead the way with 850 points over Kentucky-based Raid and Sarah Fishback with 815.

In the Eastern Adult Jumper Division, Kimberly Jungherr and Curious George have already amassed 1,400 points to hold a solid lead over Aja Covell aboard her Sugar Bear, with 1,210 points.

Troy Linback, Mudelein, IL, husband of top amateur-owner jumper rider Laura Linback, stands on top of the Western Adult Jumper Division. Together, he and Caravelle have accrued 729 points. Lauren Shone and Gandalf are second with 610 points.

In the hunter divisions, Cool Under Fire and Lisa A.H. Cudahy, Milwaukee, WI, stand on top of the Eastern Adult Division with 808 points. Preferred Stock and Charlene Graham, Clarence, NY, hold second with 780 points.

In the Western Adult Division, two Illinois-based riders lead the way. Jessica Ianello, Lake Forest, with Talisker stands on top with 583 points to Janet Priesz, Crystal Lake with Nuance who have 474 points.

Another Illinois rider holds first place in the Western Children ’s Hunter Division--Jenna Vanerstrom, Lake Forest, has 596 points with Safe Value. She’s just ahead of Anna Schierholz and Paparazzi, who have 540 points.

In the Eastern Children’s Hunter Division, Laura Van den Berg, Winter Park, FL, holds a commanding lead of 1,230 points with her Snapdragon. Take A Chance and Lauren Widner are in second with 1,020 points.

Riders need not be members of the NAL to compete in any qualifying classes, but only current members will earn points toward year-end finals. The annual fee is $20 per rider. Membership must be received at the League Office, within 10 days of the completion of an event for points from that event to count.

Riders may join at a show with the show secretary for points from that show to count, however exhibitors are encouraged to mail the application themselves. For more information and a list of qualifying competitions, please see the Ryegate Show Services website at www.Ryegate.com.

The finals for all sections will be held during the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, PA, during the month of October. In addition to earning points to qualify for the finals, the NAL also offers Regional Shows where riders can qualify for the finals based on their performance in the one class.

The following shows have accepted the invitation to be a NAL Regional Show: Zone 1: Vermont Summer Festival (Sugarbush Horse Show) – August 1-5, Waitsfield, VT; Zone 2: Quentin Riding Club Fall Horse Show - August 30-September 3, Quentin, PA; Zone 3: Biltmore Summer Classic II - July 18-22, Asheville, NC; Zone 4: Chateau Elan Summer - August 24-26, Braselton, GA; Zone 5: Blue Grass Festival - August 15-19, Lexington, KY.

Upcoming shows, along with specifications for all the North American League classes, are available on the web at www.ryegate.com, or by contacting the league office by phone at 717-867-5643 or by fax at 717-832-0778 for more information.