Saugerties, United States – July 23, 2026 – The Hits Hudson Valley venue in Saugerties, featured yet another win for Mark Bluman (ISR). The young Israeli rider has been blazing a trail throughout the first two weeks of the Hits Hudson Valley Jumping Tour™ and continued on his hot streak in the $62,480 Welcome Stake CSI 3*. Boasting impressive entry numbers across disciplines, the second of the three-week series was highlighted by both a CSI3* division, as well as a World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) designation, bringing out the nation’s best in both jumper and hunter competition.

Representatives from eight nations elected to contest FEI Level 3 course designer Ken Krome’s (USA) opening track, which made careful use of both related distances and a tidy time-allowed to test the entries. Bluman was one of several entries to qualify in the first half of the opening round, but with a strong field of opponents still to come, the qualifiers for the short course turned out to be an even dozen. 

Wednesday’s winner Brian Moggre (USA) once again found himself in the podium placings as he traded positions with Mark Bluman (ISR) and accepted the second-place honors. Mounted on longtime partner Vivre Le Reve, the 17-year-old Westphalian gelding (Ustinov x Chello II) owned by Major Wager, Moggre clocked in a time of 38.640 seconds for the reserve.

Both international show jumping and national-level jumper, hunter, and equitation competition resumes Friday, July 24, 2026. The day will feature the best in WCHR competition as the morning kicks off with the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by Great American Insurance Group. Action continues with one highlight to the next, including Saturday’s $116,050 Core Specialty Insurance CSI3* Grand Prix, as well as qualifying opportunities for the prestigious ClipMyHorse.TV Hunter Classic Final. For full results, please visit www.showmanagementsystem.com. 

Final Results – $62,480 Welcome Stake CSI 3*

1) Mark Bluman (ISR) & S&L Hello Sunshine – 0 / 0 – 38.460

2) Brian Moggre (USA) & Vivre Le Reve – 0 / 0 – 38.640

3) Jordan Coyle (IRL) & For Gold – 0 / 0 – 39.100

Source: Press Release (edited) from Hits Horse Shows

Photo: © Hits Horse Shows / ESI Photography

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