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Articles: Press Release
48 Riders Qualify to Compete in the Inaugural
$265,000 Oaks Blenheim International CSI-A
Contact:
Merry Y. Wong
949 489 8828
949 489 8829 (Fax)
www.blenheimequisports.com
email: mwong@belgravia.com
July 5, 2001
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California, USA: Blenheim EquiSports is
pleased to announce the Grand Prix Title sponsorship with CARGILL and its
animal nutrition division, NUTRENA. The $175,000 Cargill Grand Prix of
United States is scheduled for Sunday, July 15 at 2 p.m. (PST)
http://www.cargill.com/
A Gold Sponsorship participation was finalized several weeks ago
with Anheuser-Busch’s Sports Marketing Division. The $35,000 Budweiser
International Speed Derby is scheduled on Saturday, July 14 at 3 p.m. (PST)
www.anheuser-busch.com
The Silver Sponsorship levels will be brought to you by Bentley
Newport Beach. This Orange County based exclusive motorcars dealership will
host two exciting competitions: The $10,000 Bentley Newport Beach
International Welcome Class, featured at 4 p.m. (PST) on Friday, July 13,
immediately followed by The $25,000 Bentley Newport Beach International Time
First Round – Grand Prix Qualifier at 6 p.m. (PST)
www.newportautocenter.com
The qualification process was completed on Sunday, June 17 with
the final results from the Oaks Blenheim Show Series competitions. The USET
’s Weekly Computer List on June 21 put a lock on the final 35 competitors
who qualified as a result of those rankings.
www.uset.org
www.ahsa.org
With the closing entry date of June 29, the following Section II
competitors have officially confirmed their participation and Oaks Blenheim
welcomes them to our inaugural CSI-A competition on July 13 – 15.
| Rider (alphabetically) | Representing Country | Horse |
| 1. John Anderson | Canada | TBA |
| 2. Molly Ashe | USA | Concerto / Kroon Gravin |
| 3. Kamal Bahamban | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | TBA |
| 4. Sarah Baldwin | USA | Kijoy Forever / Leoncuso |
| 5. Misti Cassar | USA | Fahrenheit / Pasedena |
| 6. Kirsten Coe | USA | Ascot / Glory B |
| 7. Jeroen Dubbeldam | Holland | TBA |
| 8. Margie Goldstein-Engle | USA | Alvaretto / Perin |
| 9. Joe Fargis | USA | Edgar / Maria Bonita |
| 10. Alison Firestone | USA | Futile Ardente / Casanova |
| 11. Hap Hansen | USA | Jaguar / Maloubet |
| 12. Eric Hasbrouck | USA | Lemir / Ludwig |
| 13. Lauren Hough | USA | Windy City / Clasiko |
| 14. Leslie Howard | USA | Nick of Diamonds / S’Blieft (under consideration) |
| 15. Susie Hutchison | USA | La Gometa |
| 16. Chris Kappler | USA | Korina / Royal Kaliber |
| 17. Laura Kraut | USA | Anthem / Liberty |
| 18. Kyle King | USA | Faure |
| 19. Eric Lamaze | Canada | Rosina |
| 20. Beezie Madden | USA | Judgement / Cloud Nine |
| 21. Todd Minikus | USA | Oh Star / What Nu |
| 22. Heather Olson | USA | Aquardiente / Johnny Ba Arabot |
| 23. Keri Pessoa | USA | Del Mar |
| 24. Rodrigo Pessoa | Brazil | Gandini / Taylor Made |
| 25. Ramiro Quintana | Argentina | Carousel / Lacost |
| 26. Schuyler Riley | USA | Ilian / Opus Sept |
| 27. Gabriella Salick | USA | Pelota de Goma / Laurin |
| 28. George Sanna | Australia | W. P. Cadbury |
| 29. Richard Spooner | USA | Robinson / Bradford |
| 30. Francie Steinwedell-Carvin | USA | Big Sir / Laddidor |
| 31. Will Simpson | USA | Cayenne / Ado Annie |
| 32. Ray Texel | USA | Fleur / Pershing |
| 33. Mary Tyng | USA | TBA |
| 34. McLain Ward | USA | Cameo / Rio |
We welcome the following Section I competitors who have officially confirmed
their participation:
| Rider (alphabetically) | Representing Country |
| 1. Fred Bauer | USA |
| 2. Romelia Calderon | Mexico |
| 3. Cathleen Calvert | Canada |
| 4. Dick Carvin | USA |
| 5. Christa Endicott | USA |
| 6. Damian Gardiner | Ireland |
| 7. Joie Gatlin | USA |
| 8. Ali Infante-Levy | USA |
| 9. Kristen Mulhall | USA |
| 10. Guillermo Obligado | Argentina |
| 11. Mandy Porter | USA |
| 12. Eddy Sepul | Holland |
| 13. Wendy Thompson | USA |
| 14. Chris Van Den Raadt | USA |
Our warmest wishes for success to all the competitors !!!
Featured within The Oaks Blenheim International Horse Show (July
10 – 15), the Schedule of Events for this inaugural competition are as
follows:
- Friday, July 13:
- 4 p.m. - $10,000 Bentley Newport Beach International Welcome Class
- 6 p.m. - $25,000 Bentley Newport Beach International
Time First Round International Grand Prix Qualifier
- Saturday, July 14:
- 1 p.m. - $10,000 International Accumulator
- 3 p.m. - $35,000 Budweiser International Speed Derby
- Sunday, July 15:
- 2 p.m. - $175,000 Cargill Grand Prix of the United States
To our Generous Sponsors – We Thank You !!!
VIP Grand Prix Hospitality Tent Amenities - $5,000 per Table
VIP Privileges for Three Days (July 13 – 15)
Reserved Table (seating 10 guests)
VIP Parking – Event Program
- Friday, July 13
- 4 p.m. – Hors d’oeuvres and Reception
- Saturday, July 14
- 12:30 p.m. – Light Luncheon Buffet
- Sunday, July 15
- 12:30 p.m. – Hors d’oeuvres and Luncheon Buffet
- 1:45 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies
- 2 p.m. - $175,000 Cargill Grand Prix of the United States
No-Host Bars Available
For Reservations or Further Information
Please call 949 489 8826
www.blenheimequisports.com
General Admission Tickets and Information available through
www.tickets.com or
Toll Free 888 464 2468
Join us for world class show jumping – it’s as good as it gets !!!
The Oaks Blenheim Exhibitions is conveniently located on Ortega Highway and
Antonio Parkway from either 5 Freeway or 241 Tollroad
San Juan Capistrano, California USA
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