North Salem, New York, USA – September 15, 2023 – Carly Anthony (USA) had a spectacular day at the Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows on Friday, riding Jet Blue and Heavenly W to a 1-3 finish in the $10,000 Old Salem Farm Welcome Stake in 35.114 and 36.770 seconds, respectively.

The Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows, September 12-17, September 19-24 and September 27-October 1, host competitions for riders of all levels and ages, ranging from young children on ponies to top Grand Prix stars aboard their up-and-coming mounts.

Forty-six entries tackled Ken Krome’s 1.35m course for the $10,000 Old Salem Farm Welcome Stake, with 16 riding double-clear through the jump-off. Anthony’s longtime partnership with Portfolio Horses LLC’s two Dutch Warmbloods paid off in spades as she secured the top spot with 12-year-old Jet Blue and earned third aboard 11-year-old Heavenly W.

Finishing in second place with a fault-free time of 36.017 seconds was Lola Head (USA) and her own Cheilane de Blondel, an 11-year-old Selle Français mare. 

Located just one hour north of New York City, Old Salem Farm has a long history of hosting world-class horse shows. Over the years, Old Salem Farm has hosted the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, United States Olympic Team Selection Trials, FEI World Cup™ qualifiers, FEI North American Youth Championships and ASPCA Maclay Regional Finals.

The Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows kick off with a USEF ‘National-4’ rating for hunters and jumpers September 12-17, followed by USEF ‘National-2’ September 19-24 and September 27-October 1. Each week’s action starts daily at 8:00 a.m. with classes running simultaneously in three beautifully manicured rings throughout the day. Opening Week highlights include the $10,000 Old Salem Farm Welcome Stake on Friday, September 15, and the $30,000 Old Salem Farm Great Oak Grand Prix on Sunday, September 17.

Weeks 2 (September 19-24) and 3 (September 27-October 1) feature more familiar Old Salem Farm highlights, including the $10,000 Old Salem Farm Jumper Classic each Sunday. There will also be an Old Salem Farm Hunter Derby taking place each Friday (September 15, September 22 and September 29). Week 2 will also include the Zone 2 Maclay Regionals National Horse Shows 3’3 Hamel Area Championship and THIS Adult Medal Area Championship on Saturday, September 23.

The ambiance at the Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows is unlike any other venue in the country. Old Salem Farm’s food vendors provide “meals to go” and delicious snack options.

Local artisans and farmers from local farms will be coming to the Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows as part of the Artisan Marketplace and Farmer’s Market, September 16-17, from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. daily. While being entertained by exciting equestrian sport, enjoy shopping for unique finds from local artists as well as flowers, produce and other foods straight from local farmers… literally from right down the street! There will also be face painting for kids from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. each day. Open to the public with something for everyone and free parking!

For more information on Old Salem Farm and its full schedule of equestrian events, please visit www.OldSalemFarm.net. 

Final Results – $10,000 Old Salem Farm Welcome Stake

1)  Carly Anthony (USA) & Jet Blue – 0 / 0 – 35.114

2) Lola Head (USA) & Cheilane de Blondel – 0 / 0 – 36.017

3) Carly Anthony (USA) & Heavenly W – 0 / 0 – 36.770

Source: Press Release from Classic Communications for Old Salem Farm Horse Shows

Photos: © SEL Photography

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