News and Events

Syracuse, NY - March 8, 2010 - The Board of Directors of the Syracuse Invitational and the 127th National Horse Show are proud to announce a continued partnership in 2010 along with significant changes planned for the 2010 tournament. Read More

WESTPORT, CT – December 10, 2009 – The schedule for the 4^th George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session on January 5-9, 2010 in Wellington, Florida, has been set, with auditing of mounted and educational sessions open to the public free of charge. Read More

Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament featuring the 126th National Horse Show Competition Wrap-Up

Syracuse, NY (November 2, 2009) – It was another successful year of high level international, national and junior/amateur jumping along with top hunter and equitation competition at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament featuring the 126^th National Horse Show. The courses were designed by Richard Jeffery of Dorset, England.

A New Star emerges as Darragh Kenny Wins the Animal Planet Sporthorse Cup
Second win in two days for the young Irish rider in first Syracuse appearance

Syracuse, NY (November 1, 2009) – In another day of brilliant riding competition and harrowing finishes 21-year old Darragh Kenny of Ireland rode almost flawlessly through the three phase $50,000 Animal Planet Cup to seal his second major victory here at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament. It was only the previous evening that Kenny won the $100,000 Budweiser FEI World Cup Qualifier of Syracuse, his first World Cup qualifier victory.

Brazil's Rodrigo Pessoa Wins $15,000 TK99 Speed Derby

October 31, 2009 (Syracuse, NY) -- Speed continued to be the friend of Brazil’s Rodrigo Pessoa as he outraced the field riding Palouchin de Ligny to win the $15,000 TK99 Speed Derby at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament Saturday afternoon at the War Memorial. Hillary Dobbs continued her strong finishes this week in second aboard Marengo, followed by McLain Ward in third aboard Miss Liberty 7. It was Pessoa’s second speed class win of the week at Syracuse.

126th National Horse Show Wrap-Up: October 28-November 1, 2009

Syracuse, NY - November 1, 2009 - The 126th National Horse Show was a great success this year with top hunter and equitation competition. The hunters ran their classes on Wednesday through Friday. The highlight event, the ASPCA Maclay National Championship, was held on Saturday, October 31. The 126th National Horse Show is featured at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament in the War Memorial at the Oncenter Complex in Syracuse, NY.

Zazou Hoffman Named the Winner of the 2009 ASPCA Maclay National Championships

Syracuse, NY - October 31, 2009 - The 2009 ASPCA Maclay National Championships have come to a close, and it was 17-year-old Zazou Hoffman of Santa Monica, CA, who prevailed through three rounds to win this year’s coveted equitation final. The ASPCA Maclay National Championships are the highlight event of the 126th National Horse Show. The 126th National Horse Show is featured at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament, which holds jumpers classes through Sunday, November 1 in the War Memorial at the Oncenter Complex in Syracuse, NY.

Darragh Kenny Wins $100,000 Budweiser FEI World Cup Qualifier of Syracuse

October 31, 2009 (Syracuse, NY) – In a dramatic seven rider jump-off Ireland’s Darragh Kenny held off a late charge by the USA’s Hillary Dobbs to take the $100,000 Budweiser FEI World Cup Qualifier of Syracuse at the 2009 Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament.

Kenny edged Dobbs by a fraction of a second in the jump-off 36.24 seconds to 36.45 seconds. It was the first world cup qualifier win in four tries for the 21 year-old aboard his bay gelding Obelix, owned by Trade Winds Farm.

Team Steele Takes Corporate Challenge; Whitaker Steals CN Gambler's Choice

Syracuse, NY (October 30, 2009) -- Speed was the word tonight during the evening events at the Syracuse Invitational. Trailing Team GreatBrewers.com after the third round Hillary Dobbs released a blistering course time of 52.20 riding Marengo to lead Team Steele to a solid lead they would hold on to, as well as the hefty $35,000 purse. The win for Team Steele was the first for long time sponsors John R. Steele & Associates of Vernon, NY.

126th National Horse Show Awards Final Two Grand Hunter Championships

Syracuse, NY - October 30, 2009 - The 126^th National Horse Show had a full morning of hunter competition, and they awarded special prizes and trophies to the winners. Caitlin Ziegler of Mequon, WI, rode Safari to the Grand Junior Hunter Championship, while Darby Toben of Princeton, NJ, and Nijinski were the Grand Amateur-Owner Hunter Champions.

Brazil's Rodrigo Pessoa to Take Atlas Fence Speed Challenge

October 29, 2009 (Syracuse, NY) – In a finish that left the audience applauding, Brazil’s Rodrigo Pessoa picked up speed to the last fence, let go of the reins at the arc of his jump, raising his hands in the air knowing he had the victory. Adding to the show, he abruptly stopped his mount Palouchin De Ligny, a chestnut stallion, a few feet from the stage and the appreciative audience.

Pasmore Stable Horseman's Cup Leads off Syracuse Invitational October 29, 2009 (Syracuse, NY) – The Pasmore Stable Horseman’s Cup began with 30 riders – 8 wanted another go in a jump-off -- only one would take the Cup. Gerco Schroder of the Netherlands wins the lead off event at Syracuse aboard Eurocommerce New Orleans in an exciting 8 rider jump off. Read More

First Annual Art Show Winners Announced

October 29, 2009 (Syracuse, NY) – Following a robust response of entries from around the region, the winners of the First I Love New York Horses Art Show, presented by the 2009 Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament, were announced today.

Best in Show went to Amy Goodall-Ayres of Syracuse, New York, for her photograph “Prospective No. 2.” Honorable Mention was awarded to Victoria Brzustowler of Penfield, New York for her oil on canvas entitled “Frequent Flyer.”

Francesca and Maggie Jayne Claim Grand Champion Open Hunter Title at 126th National Horse Show

Syracuse, NY - October 29, 2009 - The 126^th National Horse Show wrapped up the professional hunter divisions today in Syracuse, NY. Four championships were awarded, along with the Grand Champion Open Hunter and Leading Hunter Rider titles. Francesca, owned by Pony Lane Farm of Bluffdale, UT, and ridden by Maggie Jayne of Elgin, IL, were the Grand Hunter Champions after they won two hunter division championships. Jayne was named the Leading Hunter Rider.

Francesca Takes the Blue Ribbon in Eight Classes for Opening Day of 126th National Horse Show

Syracuse, NY - October 28, 2009 - The 126^th National Horse Show opened up competition today at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament in Syracuse, NY. The National Horse Show holds classes for hunters through Friday, October 30, and their highlight event, the ASPCA Maclay National Championship, will be held on Saturday, October 31. The Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament holds jumpers classes through Sunday, November 1 in the War Memorial at the Oncenter Complex.

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