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Flora Of Bermuda Finishes Sixth At Royal Ascot
[Written by Stephen Wright] Racehorse Flora Of Bermuda finished sixth in the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot in Berkshire, England, yesterday [June 21]. A field of 26 juvenile fillies went to post for the five-furlong opening race on day two of the prestigious five-day event. Flora Of Bermuda, a two-year-old filly ridden by James Doyle, wearing the... Read more of this article
Flora Of Bermuda Places Second At Beverley
[Written by Stephen Wright] Racehorse Flora Of Bermuda finished an impressive second at the Hilary Needler Trophy Fillies’ Condition Stakes at Beverley Racecourse in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, yesterday [June 10]. The two-year-old filly, ridden by Oisin Murphy, wearing the Bermuda pink and navy-blue silks, went off at 9-2 in the five-furlong... Read more of this article
Race Horse Johnny Barnes Dies Aged 11
[Written by Stephen Wright] Johnny Barnes, the Bermuda Racing-owned thoroughbred, who enjoyed a successful four-year racing career, has died aged 11. Named after the island’s legendary well-wisher, who died aged 93 in 2016, the four-legged Johnny Barnes was the first horse purchased by Bermuda Racing for €310,000 [about $415,000] in December 2013. Trained... Read more of this article
Rego Finishes Third In Devon Horse Show
Cody Rego concluded competing in the 2023 Devon Horse Show in Devon, Pennsylvania. On the second day, the Bermudian equestrian competed in one Class. Rego and Ironman competed in the ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship Class Section A Class where they finished 3rd. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing... Read more of this article
Rego Begins Competing In Devon Horse Show
Cody Rego began competing in the 2023 Devon Horse Show in Devon, Pennsylvania, taking part in three classes on the first day. In the WIHS Equitation Classic Jumper Phase Class, Rego and Ironman finished T2nd with a clear round. Rego and Ironman finished 6th in the Platinum Performance/USEF Show JMP talent search B class. During the Dover Saddlery/USEF... Read more of this article
Equestrian: RES Hunter Show Day #2 Results
The second day of the RES Horse Show was held at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with the Jumper Competition taking place. McKeisha Smith and Da Vinci won the horse jumping 1.00m class, with Courtney Bromby and Worth the Wait second, and Isla Curtis riding Carolina Gold was third. Smith and Da Vinci would win the horse jumping 1.10m... Read more of this article
Equestrian: RES Hunter Show Day #1 Results
The first day of the RES Horse Show took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with the Hunter Competition taking place. Caitlin Neijmeijer riding Helsinki Van de Heffick won the Junior Hunter Horse Over Fences Class, with Tyler James and Cruise Control second. The Working Hunter Horse Over 15.2hh, Over Fences Class was won by Courtney... Read more of this article
‘Flora Of Bermuda’ Race Horse Finishes Fourth
[Written by Stephen Wright] Simon Scupham, the Bermuda Thoroughbred Racing [BTR] chairman, hopes Dame Flora Duffy’s “magic dust” will rub off on the syndicate’s latest addition named in honour of the Olympic gold medalist and multiple time world champion. Flora Of Bermuda was purchased for 340,000 guineas from Longways Stables at the recent... Read more of this article
Truran Helps SCAD Win IHSA Nationals Reserve
Casey Truran and his SCAD Savannah Equestrian teammates competed in the IHSA Nationals. SCAD was named Reserve Champion with a total of 45 points while Skidmore College was named Champion with 46.5 points in the 16-team field. Truran finished 7th in the Individual Open Equitation on the Flat Class. IHSA Nationals Final Standings Champion – Skidmore... Read more of this article
Minors Concludes Competing In ESP Spring 5
Ki-Juan Minors concluded competing in the 2023 ESP Spring 5 International Horse Jumping event in Florida. Minors riding Sea Salt finished 3rd competing in the Warm Up Hunter Class, the pair would finish in the same position in the USHJA Hunter 3 Feet Class. The Bermudian equestrian and Sea Salt finished fourth competing in the USHJA National Hunter... Read more of this article
Minors Begins Competing In ESP Spring 5 Event
Ki-Juan Minors began competing in the 2023 ESP Spring 5 International Horse Jumping event in Florida. Minors riding Sea Salt finished 3rd competing in the USHJA Hunter 3 Feet U/S Class, the pair would finish in the same position in the USHJA Hunter 3 Feet Class. Minors and Sea Salt finished second competing in the Add Back Hunter Class. Related Stories Equestrian... Read more of this article
Brangman Completes Endurance Competition
Marvin Brangman concluded competing at Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina, completing a 75 mile race and earning a top ten finish. Riding the big bay tank ‘The Kaolean Machine,’ Brangman finished seventh out of 23 riders. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing In Belgium Equestrian:... Read more of this article
Brangman Competes In Endurance Competition
Marvin Brangman began competing at Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina, taking part in the first of two days of endurance riding. On day one, Brangman and DCM Madiba rode a 50 miler and placed 12th out of 52 riders. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing In Belgium Equestrian: Terceira,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Dressage Group May Show Results
The Bermuda Dressage Group hosted its latest Dressage Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Grace Lightowler riding Patrick had the high Score for the Juniors with a score of 75.00%, while Angela Halloran-Smith had a score of 78.518% to record the Adult High Score. Intro B 68.125% Logan Flood – Wild Thing’s Island Adventure Intro... Read more of this article
Minors Competes In ESP Spring 4 In Florida
Ki-Juan Minors began competing in the 2023 ESP Spring 4 International Horse Jumping event in Florida. Riding Sea Salt, Minors finished 3rd competing in the USHJA Hunter 3 Feet Class, the pair would also finish in the same position competing in the Add Back Hunter Class. Minors and MTM Bali finished 2nd competing in the USHJA Hunter 3 Feet U/S Class. Related... Read more of this article
2023 Ag Show Equestrian Day #2 Results
The 2023 Horse Jumping event at the exhibition came to an end in the Center Ring at the Botanical Gardens. Glen Smith won the Open Carriage Single Class with J.S. Magic, while Melody Greenslade won the Ladies Pleasure Single Class with Random Renegade. Jaylynn Hines and her horse Toto D’ysenbeeck Z won the 1.10m Horse Jumping Class, the pair clocked... Read more of this article
