Killam Pilots Boreale De Talma to the Win in the $25,000 EMO Grand Prix

Kris Killam and the grey Boreale De Talma over an oxer during competition.

Kris Killam and the grey Boreale De Talma over an oxer during competition.

For Immediate Release: July 15, 2019

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The $25,000 EMO Grand Prix took place Friday evening in the grand prix arena, and Kris Killam, of Naples, Florida, in the irons of Empire Show Stables’ Boreale De Talma rode into the winner’s circle to collect the blue ribbon and his share of the prize money.

The jump-off time was set at 55 seconds. Killam, in the irons of Empire Show Stables’ Memory Lane, was the first to go, and with their clear round in a time of 42.06 seconds they set the time to beat.

Chasen Boggio, of Canton, Georgia, and his own Co Pilot followed in the jump-off round, but four faults in a time of 51.28 seconds would see them finish in sixth place overall.

Sarah Middleton, of Wellington, Florida, and Legacy Stables, LLC’s Chaventyno followed Boggio in the jump-off order. The pair turned in a fault-free round in a time of 54.89 seconds, earning fourth overall.

Daniel Pizarro Rosas, of Milton, Georgia, and his own Ontario Eclipse earned four jump faults in the jump-off round, and their time of 49.44 seconds had them finish in fifth overall.

Doug Payne, of Aiken, South Carolina, and Jane Dudinsky’s Quintessence gave Killam and Memory Lane a run for the money with their fault-free jump-off round in 45.34 seconds, taking the lead.

However, Killam and Boreale De Talma sat in the last-to-go spot. Their faultless round in a time of 44.88 seconds won the class and moved Payne and Quintessence into the second-place position. Killam also grabbed the third-place ribbon with Memory Lane.

“I’ve been chasing Doug Payne now for two months, and we finally beat him in a grand prix, so that was awesome,” said Killam.

The EMO Agency, provider of world-wide coverage for the equine industry, has returned to sponsor all Classic Company shows in 2019 and was the title sponsor of the $25,000 EMO Grand Prix Week I at the Charleston Summer Classic.

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Doug Payne Pilots Jane Dudinsky's Quintessence to the Win in the $25,000 EMO Grand Prix

For Immediate Release: June 23, 2019 - Aiken, South Carolina

Doug Payne and the beautiful bay, Quintessence, over a vertical at Aiken Summer Classic.

Doug Payne and the beautiful bay, Quintessence, over a vertical at Aiken Summer Classic.

The jumpers returned in full force for the grand finale of the inaugural Aiken Summer Classics. Twenty-seven horse-and-rider teams competed in the Saturday night $25,000 EMO Grand Prix Week II at the Aiken Summer Classic over a course designed by world renowned International Course Designer Michel Vaillancourt, of Aiken, South Carolina.

Thirteen advanced to the jump-off round with a time allowed of 48 seconds. First to go in the jump-off order was Doug Payne, of Aiken, South Carolina, and Wendy Luce’s Marshall M. Dillon. Their fault-free round in a time of 37.732 seconds set the time to beat.

Winner of the Week I $7,500 Welcome and the $25,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix, Kim Farlinger, of Wellington, Florida, and Kindle Hill Afiliates’ Maharees Rock followed Payne in the jump-off order, but earned 4 faults at the first fence and finished with a time of 40.007 seconds, which would put them in ninth place overall.

Payne returned to the grand prix arena, this time in the irons of Jane Dudinsky’s Quintessance. Their fault-free round in 35.769 seconds took the lead.

“The horse [ Quintessance] is a freak!” said Payne. “He’s just got athleticism, is quick and has the sharp mental state to tackle this. He was supposed to be an event horse, but I thought he would be more suited to the jumpers and it’s turned out well for him. The only thing he is lacking is experience. At this point he’s only 8, and his future looks really bright,” he added.

“The challenge in the jump-off was that there were so many of us, you had to really go for it to get a ribbon,” he said. “What I did differently was I chose to do the eight strides from fence 1 to 2, which let me turn over the oxer to the second jump. Everyone who did the seven made the turn more difficult. I took the time to set him up for a smooth rest of the course, which paid off,” he said.

Megan Bennett, of Raleigh, North Carolina, aboard her own Sherlock Homes 21 followed Payne in the order, but 4 faults in a time of 41.188 seconds would see them finish 11th overall. Fandango, owned and ridden by Rachel Kennedy, of Brookeville, Maryland, was up next. They also had 4 faults and with their time of 45.636 seconds, would settle into 12th place.

Adrian Jones, of Shamong, New Jersey, in the irons of Jamie Stryker’s Cavello joined the jump-off bunch, but with 4 jump faults in a time of 39.994 seconds, they would finish in eighth place.

Kara Jones, of Cornelius, North Carolina, and her own End Game earned 4 faults in a time of 45.886 seconds for 13th.

Daniel Geitner, of Aiken, South Carolina, and November Hill’s Vesta De Lavardin followed in the order. A four-fault round in a time of 35.905 seconds would earn them the sixth-place ribbon.

Laura Gaither Ulrich, of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Euro Equine Imports’ Garda posted a clear jump-off round in a time of 41.581 seconds, which was not enough to unseat Payne, but earned her a fifth-place ribbon overall.

Chasen Boggio, of Canton, Georgia, aboard his own Co Pilot followed in the order with a clear jump-off round in a time of 39.864 seconds for fourth. Farlinger returned to the grand prix arena, this time in the irons of Keren Halperin’s Free Style. Their fault-free second round in a time of 36.083 seconds would move them to a second place finish, and Killam and Boreale De Tala to a third place overall.

Killam and Empire show Stables’ Memory Lane were next to go, but 4 faults in a time of 41.108 seconds would see them finish 10th. Geitner and Dayna Gant's Ghiradelli were in the desirable last-to-go position, but 4 faults in a time of 36.130 seconds would see them finish in seventh place, moving Payne and Quintessance into the winner’s circle.

“He [ Quintessence] is really is an exceptional horse, and I’m lucky to have the opportunity to ride him so a big thank you to his owner Jane Dudinsky,” said Payne.

Payne has to do a final check before he competes in the Pan Am Games but will then be heading to the Charleston Summer Classic for Week I. “Charleston is the best. We stay at our friend’s place at the beach, and we’re just a few minutes from the show. Our son is a year and half old and he’s all about it,” said Payne.

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ABOUT THE EMO AGENCY

The EMO Agency, provider of world-wide coverage for the equine industry, is a long time sponsor all Classic Company show and title sponsor of the $25,000 EMO Grand Prix Week II in Aiken.

Not every business or company can claim they have stood the test of time. It means continuing to serve with dedication over many years if not decades. It means making a commitment and always staying the course through thick and thin.

The EMO Agency has stayed the course for three decades, 30 years, making sure the finest coverages from the best companies were made available at competitive prices and delivered rain or shine 24/7/365. When you ride with the EMO Agency you can be confident that you are safely riding with the leaders.

EMO Insurance Joins USHJA as Title Sponsor of USHJA Jumping Seat Medal

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Lexington, Ky.—February 27, 2019—The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to welcome EMO Insurance as the multi-year title sponsor of the USHJA 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal. The EMO Insurance/USHJA 3’3” Jumping Seat Medal Series and Finals provides Junior competitors with a competitive Jumping Seat equitation opportunity at the 3’3” fence height, culminating with East and West coast finals.

"We are delighted to welcome EMO Insurance as the title sponsor of the EMO Insurance/USHJA 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal," said Kevin Price, executive director of the USHJA. "The series and finals for this program have grown in popularity since they started just a few years ago, and we look forward to another great year of competition for equitation riders nationwide."

In 2019, the EMO Insurance/USHJA Jumping Seat Medal classes will include two phases: an over fences and a flat for three to 12 riders.

Riders who earn 10 or more points in any EMO Insurance/USHJA Jumping Seat Medal classes between August 2 and August 1 of the current competition year are eligible to compete in the 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal Finals. Finals will be hosted on both the East and West coasts, and qualified riders may choose either location. These 3’3” equitation finals aim to help riders gain experience in a format similar to that of the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Program.

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“We’re excited about the opportunity to promote this program nationwide while staging both the East and West coast finals,” said EMO Insurance’s E. Sue Bopp. “Since its inception, the 3’3” Jumping Seat Medal has grown exponentially, providing junior riders a stepping stone up the equitation ladder. EMO Insurance is thrilled to support the next generation of riders as they strive to reach their goals.”

The 2019 EMO Insurance/USHJA Jumping Seat Medal Finals will be held on the West Coast at the Blenheim International Jumping Festival in San Juan Capistrano, California, September 18-22, and on the East Coast at the Capital Challenge Equitation Show in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, September 27-29.

For more information about the EMO/USHJA 3’3” Jumping Seat Medal, please visit https://www.ushja.org/competition/equitation/33-jumping-seat-medal

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About the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association

The United States Hunter Jumper Association, as the official hunter/jumper affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation, is a competition-based sport organization that serves our members through educational programs, awards and recognition, communication and rules. We provide a wide array of programs for all hunter/jumper levels, and we are mindful of the well-being of our equine partners. Additionally, we are committed to preserving the history of our sport and through our Foundation we support charitable and benevolent services. To learn more, please visit: www.ushja.org.



New for 2018 EMO Western States Championship Show 

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$10,000 in added prize money, plus more fun at The Celebration is why exhibitors should add these two events to their 2018 show schedule.

Get ready for another exciting year at the EMO Western States Championship and The Celebration with 10 AQHA shows (combined between the two events). Dates are confirmed for June 28 – July 8, 2018, at the extraordinary South Point Equestrian Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. For 2018, an estimated $10,000 will be paid to the winners of the championship classes in addition to the gold, silver and bronze trophies.

The EMO Western States Championship is a prestigious championship-style event that exhibitors qualify for by attending Quarter Horse shows January 1 – December 31, 2017. Qualifying is available via state or nationally. To check on state/national qualifying rules, go to: westernstateschampionship.org/qualifying.html

Championship classes include open, amateur, amateur select and youth Western and English rail classes, trail, western riding, reining, working cow horse, speed events and performance halter.

In addition to the EMO Western States Championship, the 10-judge Celebration Quarter Horse division runs in conjunction with the EMO Western States Championship Show. AQHA open, amateur, amateur Select, youth and Level 1 classes are offered. You do not need to qualify to show in the AQHA Celebration classes.

For information on the EMO Western States Championship show or The Celebration AQHA show, go to WesternStatesChampionship.org.

Do you have news to share from your AQHA affiliate? Send it to Tara Matsler at tmatsler@aqha.org.