Richard Neal Named Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider Of The Month for May
Published: 06-10-2010 Richard Neal Named Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider Of The Month for May
Tampa, FL-June 3, 2010-Competition in the 2010 Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series grew more intense in the month of May. Following standout performances in the West Conference, rider Richard Neal was named the Rider of the Month for the month of May. Classes continue to be in full swing in both the East and West Conferences, and riders are active in earning points on the Series' overall standings.
Richard Neal of Pasadena, CA competes in the Series' West Conference Junior division with his mount Cavalier Tommi Tank. Earning 260 points, Neal was named the Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for the month of May. This competitive horse and rider combination had a pair of impressive performances earning a second place finish at the Woodside Spring Preview followed by a first place finish at the Memorial Day Classic.
With Cavalor's support, the Series honors one rider each month as the Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Rider of the Month. The honor goes to the one rider who earns the most points on one horse in Series competition that month.
"We are honored to present Richard with this award," said Philippe Collard, President of Cavalor, Inc. "Richard is a dedicated competitor, and we wish him the best of luck as the Series continues."
The Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series saw competition at 19 events during the month of May, and will see classes at more than 100 horse shows before the Series culminates in the Year-End Championships at the National Horse Show in November.
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.
In the overall standings through May, Charlie Jacobs and Quidditch II led the amateur-owner standings in the East Conference while Reed Kessler and Ligist held on to the lead in the junior division. Josephina Nor-Lantzman and Chello Z led the amateur-owner standings in the West Conference while Jasmine Wiggins and Little Milton led in the junior division.
The top three horse-and-rider combinations in each division are as follows:
Rider Horse Points Hometown
East Conference amateur-owner division standings:
Charlie Jacobs Quidditch II 405 Buffalo, NY
Marley Goodman U-2 295 Wellington, FL
Rachel Cline The Real Deal 280 Middleburg,VA
East Conference junior division standings:
Reed Kessler Ligist 665 Armonk, NY
Reed Kessler Flight 595 Armonk, NY
Heather Hooker Perle 450 Wellington, FL
West Conference amateur-owner division standings:
Josephina Nor-Lantzman Chello Z 260 Del Mar, CA
Megan Johnstone Chavelle Z 150 Wellington, FL
Holly Scapa Country Girl 110 Calabasas, CA
Sanjay Bagai Sambucus 110 Petaluma, CA
West Conference junior division standings:
Jasmine Wiggins Little Milton 315 Okotoks, AB Canada
Richard Neal Cavalier Tommi Tank 280 Pasadena, CA
Richard Neal Luke Skywalker S 150 Pasadena, CA
Alec Lawler Live Fire 150 Atherton, CA
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The Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic 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 2010 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series specifications and has prize money of at least $1,000 is eligible to be part of the Series.
The Show Jumping Hall of Fame 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 conducts the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series, held under Grand Prix rules and specifications. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame has moved from its long-time home at Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL, to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.
For more information about the Show Jumping Hall of Fame, including Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series, please visit the Show Jumping Hall of Fame website at www.showjumpinghalloffame.net.
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