North Salem, New York, USA – September 20, 2023 – Many familiar faces around the Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows enjoyed Wednesday’s beautiful weather as hunters and jumpers kicked off Week 2 competition in the June Road Ring and International Arena, respectively. Among the first winners was Megan McDermott (USA) of South Salem, NY, who took top honors in their respective Open Jumper 1.30m class.

Immediately following were the horse-and-rider combinations challenging the Open Jumper 1.30m, in which Megan McDermott (USA) came out on top aboard Counter Balance LLC’s Bruce Z with the only double-clear round. As the only other entry to complete the jump-off, Hayley Mercer (CAN) of Langley, BC, and David Artos’s Fastday VDL took second on a three-fault score. Mathilde Lockwood (FRA) piloted Andrea Vogel’s Zohra M Z to the fastest single-fault initial round, claiming third in 85.222 seconds. 

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.

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.

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.

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

Final Results – Open Jumper 1.30m

1) Megan McDermott (USA) & Bruce Z – 0 / 0

2) Hayley Mercer (CAN) & Fastday VDL – 0 / 3

3) Mathilde Lockwood (FRA) & Zohra M Z – 1 / 85.222

Source: Press Release by Marty Bauman / Classic Communications for Old Salem Farm Horse Shows

Photo: © SEL Photography

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