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On eve of her fall indoor tour Amelia McArdle wins IHJA Junior Medal Finals

Wayne, Illinois – Her only concern was that the late afternoon shadows under the autumn sun might spook her mount. Beyond that, Amelia McArdle knew that if she gave him all the right cues, the chestnut gelding with the big, forward stride would put down a great round and that their score would get them into the testing phase of the Illinois Hunter Jumper Association Junior Medal Finals. The medal was the last class on the final day of the Showplace Fall Classic Championship Horse Show, the last chance to compete outdoors before heading East for the national indoor finals.

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All Four Sections of Showplace Leading Rider Series Declare Winners

Wayne, Illinois – Wihelm Genn wasn’t planning on staying in the United States when curiosity drove him to take 8 horses from his native Germany to Palm Beach for the winter circuit 19 years ago. And after the outcome of the $50,000 Wachovia Securities Leading Rider Series Awards yesterday one would forgive the American riders for wishing he had returned home. But there were only congratulations for the affable German grand prix rider as he stood atop the winner’s podium in the Grand Prix ring of Lamplight Equestrian Center and was recognized for winning the series - having earned $102,000 in eligible prize money and besting 2nd place by $73,350. For his efforts Genn receives a bonus check for $25,000. 2nd placed Haylie Jayne of Elgin, Illinois will receive a $15,000 bonus and 3rd placed Alex Granato of Elizabeth, Colorado will receive  $10,000.

$50,000 Wachovia Securities Leading Open Rider

1. Wilhelm Genn
2. Haylie Jayne
3. Alex Granato
4. Steve Schaefer
5. Charlie Jayne
6. Nick Novak
7. Claire Rozran
8. Denise Wilson
9. Roxanne Theidel
10. Maggie Jayne

$20,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services, Inc. Leading Junior/Amateur Owner Rider
1. Roxanne Theidel
2. Haylie Jayne
3. Theo Genn
4. Anna Banks
5. Elizabeth Atkins
6. Ryan Sassmannshausen
7. Denise Wilson
8. Taylor McMurtry
9. Claire Rozran
10. Amelia McArdle

$10,000 Showplace Productions Leading Children's/Adult Jumper
1. Samantha Wagner
2. Stephanie Dubois-Emond
3. Nicole Wagner
4. Abigail McArdle
5. Rachel Reid
6. Emily Reynolds
7. Sarah Mechlin
8. Catherine Tyree
9. Hope Caughron
10. Stephanie St. John

$6,000 Our Day Farm Leading Low Children's/Adult Jumper
1. Kevin Sassmannshausen
2. Catherine Hanlon
3. Taylor Kincer
4. Marshall Reed
5. Naomi Bradley
6. Alicia Freter
7. Karen Ward
8. Matthew Sassmannshausen
9. Donah Seidel
10. Virginia Bartholomy
10. Jennifer Golnick

Among Field for Sunday’s Illinois Hunter Jumper Association Junior Medal Final - Newcomer Faces Former Winner and International Experience 

Wayne, Illinois – A year and half ago Ashley Romano had never competed in an A show. Now the 17 year old from Gurnee, Illinois is preparing to take on a field of 30 other riders, many with national and international experience, in the finals for the Illinois Hunter and Jumper Association Junior Medal at the Showplace Fall Classic Championship Horse Show. Sunday’s class will be held in the grand prix ring at Lamplight Equestrian Center and is one of the last outdoor events before mid-west riders head east to compete in indoors. This year Ashley is going to indoors for the first time, she is qualified for the USEF Pessoa Hunt Seat Medal finals at Harrisburg, and hoping to qualify for the ASPCA Maclay finals by finishing well in the regional finals in Lexington next weekend. While she is a relative newcomer to the 3’6 equitation ring Ashley had several big wins during the summer including winning the USEF Medal at the Showplace Spring Spectacular Horse Show and the Maclay at Equifest I.

Wilhelm Genn enjoys sizeable lead for top slot, Granato, Jaynes, Schaefer among contenders for top 3 finish

Our biggest Fall event, the Showplace Fall Classic Championship Horse Show is right around the corner. The competition, September 19-23 at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois, is host to the IHJA "A" Medal Finals, the USEF Zone 5 Championship, the Marshall & Sterling Finals for riders in the mid-west, and the $86,000 Showplace Leading Rider Series.

The $86,000 Showplace Leading Rider Series Championship

While only the top 3 riders in each section receive a cash bonus for the Leading Rider Series, the top 10 will be recognized at the event and will receive special awards. Please note, that if you are in contention for the top 10, you must compete at the event to receive an award. Riders in the top 10 not present at the competition will be bumped from the standings, and the next highest ranked rider present at the event will move into their slot.