Saturday, June 8, 2013

HSV Summer Blast Show ~ July 5th - 7th @ Wills Park Equestrian Center

Summer Blast Horse Show!

Fun Classes Friday with Flat Rate Show Day!
Water Slide
Exhibitor Parties
Music







Saturday & Sunday - two GHJA rated show days
GHJA Double Points Hunter Classics

Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau Leading Rider Challenge Updated Points



Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Rather Be Riding Photography by Aly Rattazzi

We are excited to share a glimpse of the Rather Be Riding Photography photos by Aly Rattazzi at the HSV Season Opener!

Photos available for purchasing at: 
Print, Gift, and Digital Photo purchase options, including a digital copy of all of your shots for only $75!

 
 

Visit the Rather Be Riding Photography Website to purchase your photos and to see the complete collection!
 

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Leading Rider Challenge Standings

The Leading Rider Challenge Standings are in, check out HSV's top money winners!

Horse Name                           Owner                           Earnings
1. Hole In One                  Stephanie Hamilton-Lackey   $150
1. Veni Vidi Vice                Tori Cook                                   $150

2. Saint Luke                     Maryanna Wojick                        $100
2. Simply Spunky               Mickel Parman                          $100

3. Handsome Ransom         Hannah Griffin                        $75
3. Nena                              Victoria Barr                                   $75
3. Sugarbrook Bodie Blue   Rose Dillon                              $75


Mosby The Gray Ghost       Ali Downey                                $62.50 
Like A Fox                         Anna Harrison                               $60
Bongo                                 Richard Frantz                              $50
Zero To Hero                      Brenna Hansen                             $50
Joker                                  Mary Rogers                                    $25


Congratulations to all our riders! Stay tuned throughout the series for updated standings.

Saturday, March 2, 2013

HSV Season Opener



Despite the cold weather, we've had a great turnout! It's been a great show, so far!


Even the ponies need to keep warm!



The staff, finding creative ways to get out of the cold!
           Layering up!
 

Stay tuned for more great pics from the show!

Thursday, February 28, 2013

HSV Welcomes GlamourAlls as Sposnor

HSV is excited to announce GlamourAlls as its newest sponsor! GlamourAlls. GlamourAlls produces high-end ladies insulated coveralls and several other equestrian accessories. GlamourAlls's coveralls are unique from other coverals because they are so fashionable, great to ride in and made in the U.S. GlamourAlls is also know for its great accessories at reasonable prices. Along, with the insulated coveralls, you can find sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats and accessories at the GlamourAlls website.

Monday, February 25, 2013

Season Opener March 2 & 3

Join us at the HSV Season Opener March 2 & 3 at the Georgia International Horse Park! 




Come Join the Fun!
We offer great shows, $6,000 in prize money at all levels, excellent exhibitor events and a great opportunity to earn points for local, regional, and national associations. Come start the show season off right by joining us at the HSV Season Opener March 2-3!  

$500 Hunter Classics

 Double GHJA Points
 
$1500 Year End Classics
 
$1,000 Leading Rider Challenge


Horse Show Ventures will offer $1,000 in bonuses to the leading jumper and hunter riders.  All prize money awarded from the six show series will count towards the final placings.  All professional, amateur, and junior riders will have their total prize money won tallied at each of the six shows.  At the Horse Show Ventures' Finals Show, November 2-3, the top three money earners from the six shows will be awarded their bonuses!

Track the rankings  

Friday, February 15, 2013

Become an HSV Member Today!

Sign up for an HSV Membership before March 2nd and receive a free t-shirt!

Becoming an HSV member is a great opportunity to shine in a great and fun format of horse showing! Along with the many benefits of becoming an HSV member, if you sign up before March 2nd you will get a free t-shirt!







Monday, February 11, 2013

HSV Helping Out for a Good Cause

Exhibitors, we are pleased to host the Pegasus Tack Shop at our Season Opener Show March 2-3 at the Georgia International Horse Park. The Pegasus Tack Shop offers English horse and rider supplies, owned by Linda Abrams. Proceeds from purchases during the event will benefit Linda's sons liver transplant. We are excited to help this good cause!



Friday, February 8, 2013

HSV Launches $1,000 Leading Rider Challenge

HSV will offer $1,000 in bonuses to the leading jumper and hunter riders. Just by showing at HSV shows, you (professionals, juniors and amateurs) are in the running to earn a year end bonus paid to the top three money earners at our series! We will be posting money earners rankings throughout the series. The top rider will receive $500 bonus, $300 for second and $200 for third in the standings after our year end show. HSV offers $6,000 plus in prize money at each show. Come join the fun!!

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

HSV Awards Banquet and Celebration Wrap-Up!

Thank you to everyone for making the 2012 HSV Awards Banquet and Celebration a success!

 The White Columns Country Club location, wonderful Italian buffet, DJ music and room full of participants, winners, family, friends, trainers and staff were wonderful! Thank you to everyone who attended, HSV is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of amazing participants and exhibitors who made the 2012 show season a success!

Congratulations to our Division Champion and Reserve Champions!

Mini Hunter
Champion: Kyleigh DeLibero
Reserve Champion: Megan Romeo  

Age Group Walk Trot Canter
Champion: Alex Brust
Reserve Champion: Megan Romeo

Age Group Crossrails
Champion: Kyleigh Delibero
Reserve Champion: Megan Romeo

Schooling Hunter
Champion: Fine By Me
Reserve Champion: Southern Comfort

Short Stirrup Hunter
Champion: Just My Luck
Reserve Champion: Royal Knight

Long Stirrup Hunter
Champion: Angel Hunter
Reserve Champion: Second Chance

Special/Baby Hunter 
Champion: Fine By Me
Reserve Champion: Cuter Than A Button

Pre-Child/Adult Hunter
Champion: Signature's Savannah
Reserve Champion: Read Between the Lines

Modified Hunter
Champion: Tribani
Reserve Champion: Signature's Savannah

Schooling Pony Hunter
Champion: Fine by Me & Madi Brooks
Reserve Champion: Sugarbrook Bodie Blue

Pony Hunter
Champion: Fine By Me 
Reserve Champion: Sugarbrook Bodie Blue 

11 & Under Equitation
Champion: Jayme Morton 
Reserve Champion: Rose Dillon

Pre-Short & Long Stirrup Equitation
Champion: Caitlin Brock
Reserve Champion: Sean Pye

Short Stirrup Equitation
Champion: Jayme Morton

Long Stirrup Equitation
Champion: Anna Hoffritz

Pre-Child/Adult Equitation
Champion: Reid Tullis
Reserve Champion: Madison McCann

Adult Amateur Equitation
Champion: Brooke Grier
Reserve Champion: Mary Cameron Yeomans

Congratulations to Special Award Recipients!

High Point Hunter: Tribiani & Mary Cameron Yeomans

Hidden Hill Baby Green Hunter Highpoint: Fine By Me & Madi Brooks

High Point Beginner Rider: Kyleigh Delibero 

High Point Equitation Rider:  Jayme Morton

High Point Pony: Fine By Me & Madi Brooks 

Signature Sporthorse Sportsmanship Award: Kyleigh DeLibero






HSV Trainer of 2012 Award: Stefanie Hamilton










Inaugural HSV Staff Awards: Kelly Boltz
 

 




















We look forward to a wonderful 2013 show season!!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Donation from Be the Boss of You

Way to go Susan Boss and Be the Boss of You Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser for donating $70,000 to Winship Cancer Institute of Georgia. HSV is so proud to be a very small part of this!



Monday, January 14, 2013

Equestrian Family Converts Carpet Technology into Sweeter Slumber with the Invigo Collection

The de Courcy family has a long history in both active/equestrian lifestyles and the carpet business.  One thing leads to another when you pursue what you love, take what you know, and creatively open your mind to the many possibilities.  The Invigo Collection of mattresses, toppers and pillow products was born on a leap frog path from Belgium to Columbus, Georgia, from carpet manufacturing to an entirely new mattress innovation. 

Marc and Barbara de Courcy, both Belgium natives, loved the United States so much that in 1998 they moved to this country and started both a family and a carpet business in Columbus, Georgia.  They brought with them their passion for equestrian sport and posing the perennial question, “why not?”

Their carpet business utilized a revolutionary technology that at the time was seemingly miraculous in preventing stains and odors from permeating carpets. This incredible technology was a game changer in the carpet business.  It would become an even bigger innovation in the mattress business.  After 10 years of successfully developing great products and satisfying carpet customers, the de Courcy family sold their business and took another leap:  carpets to mattresses during  another “why not?” moment. The Invigo brand was born.

Marc de Courcy recalls his intial thoughts about starting a new endeavor in mattress production, "It isn't easy to get started in any business, much less one that has so many established brands, but we just didn't see anything very unique in the mattress world. We felt that if we dedicated ourselves to the things we believe in: high quality, simplicity and eco-friendly products we would make it somehow, little by little." One wonders if this epiphany arrived during a sleepless night in the living quarters of their horse trailer.

The de Courcy’s saw a crucial need and opportunity in the mattress business to offer simple, quality products with new innovations to families with active lifestyles. The goal was to bring affordable natural, latex mattresses to the U.S. and in June 2010, the Invigo collection of mattresses and toppers was created. The de Courcy’s used their expertise and success from the carpet industry to develop mattresses and toppers, unlike any other. Each material used in the mattresses, down to the labels, was carefully chosen for highest quality and certified made in the USA by manufacturers with high environmental consciousness.

After much investigation and lengthy consultations with scientists, the de Courcy’s were able to reformulate the patented odor neutralizing technology for fabrics. This “why not” moment by a sleepless equestrian created one of the most innovative lines of mattresses and toppers today: The Invigo Collection.  This formulation and approach was never before used in the mattress industry. The Invigo Fresh technology is a combination of three unique and powerful advantages:  an odor neutralizer, stain protection and an antimicrobial agent to use. The neutralizer doesn’t masks odors, it controls and eliminates them.  The stain guard makes it harder for stains to penetrate   the fabric, and the antimicrobial agent prevents growth of bacteria, mold and mildew.  This brilliant solution is a non-toxic salt based formula that is environmentally friendly, and it never needs reapplication!

Barbara de Courcy, co-founder of the Invigo Fresh Technology and the Invigo Collection of mattresses and toppers, exclaims “for the first time ever, a mattress exists that actuallys helps keep your home fresh and clean, is comfortable, durable, and reasonably priced.  Then there is the satisfaction of having designed these mattresses and toppers from scratch and seeing them in my own home is amazing to me!”
The de Courcy’s were able to provide a break-through in the mattress industry:  a product that provides a quality night’s sleep on a clean, fresh smelling mattress or topper. These durable mattresses are long lasting and are delivered directly to your door.  The Invigo family of products is widely appreciated by active equestrians, campers, dorm residents, and they are terrific at home too.

 “We knew the odor neutralizer was a definite benefit and knew that it worked in our home, but we had no idea how great it was for our horse trailer!” said Barbara.  The de Courcy’s ride together as a family and the children compete at shows and in combined training events.  You will often see their unique marketing platform “The Relaxation Station” at southeastern equestrian events. In the center of the equestrian vendor villages of tack stores, saddle makers, and such, you will discover an Invigo Collection mattress display. This lovely setting lures curious and tired competitors over to experience the comfort and freshness of the Invigo Fresh products for themselves. Another “why not” moment by the de Courcys.
Relaxation Station at an Equestrian Event 





The Invigo Collection of mattresses, toppers and pillows originates from an active family that created the perfect solution for a good night’s rest for fellow active lifestylers.  The Invigo Fresh technology offers the exclusive ability to help keep homes clean and fresh starting with your mattress. Additionally, it is one of the few mattresses that are made entirely in the USA that you can order directly from the manufacturer and have it arrive at your doorstep in a compact box.

Whether you are foxhunting, horse showing, or trail riding, those restless nights on a lumpy, musty mattress in your trailer’s living quarters can now be a thing of the past, and you’ll still have change in your pocket for those new boots.

 For more information about the Invigo Collection visit www.invigofresh.com