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Tampa, FL-May 29, 2008-With the start of summer, the temperature is rising and so is the level of competition in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series! The series finished its fifth month of competition, and is shaping up to be one of the most competitive years ever! The Series will see classes at more than 100 horse shows across the country before culminating in Year-End Championships at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament featuring the 125th National Horse Show in Syracuse, NY.

The Series hosts separate divisions for junior and amateur-owner riders in two Conferences-the East Conference and the West Conference. Series standings are used to help determine junior and amateur-owner entries for the National Horse Show.

Through the end of May, Marley Goodman and U-2 led the amateur-owner standings in the East Conference while Clementine Goutal and Rastella led the junior division. Lauren Crooks and Porrado were tied for the lead in amateur-owner standings in the West Conference with Alison Locke and Polymiro, while Mavis Spencer and Winea Van't Vennehof led the junior division. Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series East Conference - Amateur-Owner

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Marley Goodman of Wellington, FL, and her mount U-2 led the East Conference amateur-owner standings with a total of 565 points. The pair enjoyed success during the Winter Equestrian Festival where they gained many points - putting them atop the Amateur-Owner standings at the beginning of the season. Goodman held onto her early lead by finishing fifth at the Charlotte Jumper Classic with U-2. Ali Wolff of New Albany, OH, held the second place position with Residenz with 470 points, and Paige Johnson of The Plains, VA and Kadean R held the third place position with 450 points. Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series East Conference - Junior Division In the junior division, Clementine Goutal of New York, NY, held both first and second place in the standings aboard Rastella and Kelline Fonroy, respectively. Throughout April and May, Goutal managed to stay in the top two positions with 845 total points with Rastella and 570 with Kelline Fonroy. In the third was Kaitlin Campbell and Rocky W with 475 points. The pair made the jump to third after a win at the Devon Horse Show. Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series West Conference - Amateur-Owner

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In the Western Conference's amateur-owner division, Lauren Crooks of Snohomish, WA and Porrado held one of the first place spots with 150 points. The pair moved to the top of the standings after a win at the Oaks Blenheim Spring Classic II. Tied for first was Polymiro, ridden by Alison Locke of Westlake Village, CA, also with 150 points. Alison and Polymiro had a win at the Oaks Blenheim Spring Classic III. In third was Taylor Coe of Redmond, WA and Carlos with 110 points. Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series West Conference - Junior Division In the Western Conference's junior division, Mavis Spencer of Santa Monica, CA and Winea Van't Vennehof held the top position with 260 points after a win at the first Jumper Classic Series event of the West Conference, the Oaks Blenheim Spring Tournament. The pair also finished second at the Oaks Blenheim Spring Classic II. In second was Sophie Benjamin of Rancho Santa Fe, CA and Marga with 165 points. The pair had a win at the Showpark Ranch & Coast Horse Show. In third was Savannah Carr and Quiana with 150 points. The pair had a win at the Memorial Day Classic Horse Show.

The 2008 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series is sponsored by the Lake Placid Horse Show Association, Practical Horseman, Langer Equestrian Group, Inc., RV Sales of Broward, and Taylor Harris Insurance Services. The Series Leader Board appears below:

East Conference - Junior Division Through May 30, 2008
Horse / Rider / Owner / Points

1. Rastella / Clementine Goutal / Halifax Farm / 845

2. Kelline Fonroy / Clementine Goutal / Cloverleaf Farm / 570

3. Rocky W / Kaitlin D. Campbell / Krestwood LLC / 475

4. Christina Kelly / Liberty Lady / Barbara Kelly / 430

5. Pilot/ Amelia McArdle / Amelia McArdle / 405

Jerremy / Victoria Birdsall / Natalie Johnson / 405

7. Shakira / Jennifer Waxman / Jennifer Waxman / 355

8. G5 / Henri Kovacs / Indigo Farms LLC / 325

9. Jamison / Kimberly McCormack / Athlone Partners / 285

10. Chameur A / Paris Sellon / Paris Sellon / 255

East Conference - Amateur-Owner Division Through May 30, 2008

Horse / Rider / Owner / Points

1. U-2 / Marley B. Goodman / Marley B. Goodman / 565

2. Residenz / Ali Wolff / Blacklick Bend farm / 470

3. Kadena R / Paige Johnson / Salamander Farms / 450

4. Hertel Landman / Ali Wolff / Blacklick Bend Farm / 355

5. Subliem / Whitney Weeks / Whitney Weeks / 350

6. Poleander / Cara Cheska / Donald Cheska / 240

7. Quirel / Clara Lindner / All Seasons Farm LLC / 230

8. R Mable KZ / Michelle Spadone / Morgan Hill Partners / 215

9. Chiron / Paige Johnson / Salamander Farms / 195

10. Larone / Tracey Weinberg / Tracey Weinberg / 190

West Conference - Junior Division Through May 30, 2008
Horse / Rider / Owner / Points

1. Winea Van't Vennehof / Mavis Spencer / Mavis Spencer / 260

2. Marga / Sophie Benjamin / Beacon Hill / 165

3. Quiana / Savannah Carr / Gil Carr / 150

4. El Sueno's Papaikou / Stephanie Saperstein / El Sueno De Amistad / 135

5. El Sueno's Quanto VL / Stephanie Saperstein / El Sueno De Amistad / 120

Mister Mind / Lucy Davis / Old Oak Farm / 120

7. Navarre / Paige Dotson / The Dotson Family / 110

8. Larina / Richard Neal / Richard Neal / 70

9. Paddington / Saer Coulter / Saer Coulter / 55

10. Afonya / Carly Anthony / Pot Creek Meadow Farm / 40

Chalan / Saer Coulter / Saer Coulter / 40

Santika / Samantha Harrison / Samantha Harrison / 40

West Conference - Amateur-Owner Division Through May 30, 2008
Horse / Rider / Owner / Points

1. Porrado / Lauren Crooks / Lauren Crooks / 150

Polymiro / Alison Locke / / 150

3. Carlos / Taylor Coe / Taylor Coe / 110

4. Action G / Katie Gardner / Cresthaven Farms / 105

5. Land Star / Caroline Lynn / Caroline Lynn / 65

Monet / Brenda Riddell / Silverstar Farms Ltd. / 65

Romo / Paige Beal-Andros / Fairway Farms / 65

8. Pio / Susan Griffis / Palmer Divide Ranch / 43

Alize / Adrienne Dixon / Adrienne Dixon / 43

10. Dream Catcher / Brandee Beattie / / 30

10. Acordian / Krista Blew / Krista Blew / 30

10. Pandrels / Laura Hite / Laura Hite / 30

10. Tao Tao / Alicia Jonsson / Alicia Jonsson / 30

10. Topper / Susan Meadows / Susan Meadows / 30

10. Arkantos / Mimi Collins / Mimi Collins / 30

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 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. Any horse show offering a class that meets all the criteria set forth in the 2008 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series specifications and has prize money of at least $1,000 is eligible to be part of the Series. For more information about the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series as well a schedule of events, please visit the Show Jumping Hall of Fame website at www.showjumpinghalloffame.net.