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Since we're on the topic of Laura Linback... we realized she not only won the high a/o jumper class, but also won the $15,000 Brook Ledge Mini Prix later on Friday at Culpeper. What was particularly fun about that win, was the exuberance of her mount Uppsala. "Up" is a good word to describe the 10 year-old Dutch warmblood mare by Andiaamo Z- since she got major "air" both over the fences, and all around the course. ;)

no jump in sight, but Uppsala is getting her hops in

one last buck - just after crossing the timers in the winning time!

Hot on Uppsala's heels was second-place finisher - also a feisty mare - Violet, a 12 year-old warmblood mare owned by Stephanie Barnes of Rockville, MD, and ridden by Benjamin Meredith.

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Stopped by HITS Culpeper today to watch some jumpers... and saw some great performances on an unseasonably nice (i.e. not unbearably hot) summer day.

One star of the day was Laura Linback, who rode Casino to first place in the high amateur/owner jumper class.

A well deserved pat for Casino, a 2002 Holsteiner gelding by Casco owned by Woodrun, in Mundelein, Illinois. The pair have had a great year so far, winning several classes in Ocala, at Showplace, and now Culpeper.

Second place in the junior/a/o jumper class went to KT Champ, ridden by Hasbrouck Donovan. The 2000 bay gelding is owned by Michael Kirby, of Madison, Connecticut.

What fine form!

Posted in Awesome Amateurs Bigeq , Show Shots ,

Devon Junior Weekend is almost here - and it's one of the best shows to see all the best equitation riders. So who should you be watching at Devon- and for the rest of the show season for that matter? Well we've got a good idea of who's hot... The 2011 Bigeq.com Equitation Index is out!

So who do you think is on top?

Here's a preview... the top ten equitation riders based on winnings, circuit difficulty and consistency:

1 LILLIE KEENAN 14640
2 HAYLEY BARNHILL 13500
3 SAMANTHA SCHAEFER 11960.64
4 MICHAEL HUGHES 11142.88
5 ELIZABETH BENSON 10810
6 KILIAN MCGRATH 8501.36
7 CHASE BOGGIO 7620
8 MEG O'MARA 6902.72
9 CHARLOTTE JACOBS 6780
10 VICTORIA COLVIN 6740

For the complete index and brief analysis, please visit medalmaclay.com or go directly to
http://www.medalmaclay.com/eqindex/2011.html

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Barbara Merryman and Westside make a picture-perfect combination competing in the large pony hunters:

Look at those beautiful knees!!

Westside is a 2003 warmblood gelding owned by Scott Stewart. Barbara and Westside started 2011 with a bang, earning a championship and a reserve championship at the Winter Equestrian Festival during weeks 1 & 3, respectively, in Wellington. They are currently third in the USEF national standings for large pony hunters. Nice!

PS love the jodphurs!

Posted in Bigeq The Pony Zone ,

It's been a while since Bigeq has explored its "artsy" side... but we know many of our loyal visitors have enjoyed it in the past. So with some of the lovely photos we've gotten from WEF, we made this nice wallpaper- just for you! It features several jumpers, Georgina Bloomberg on Perfect De Coquerie (center), Sapphire (lower right), Whistler and Mario Deslauriers (top right), Premonition and Darragh Kerins (top left), and Warnike and Eric Lamaze (lower left). Right click and select "save" to download, or drag to your desktop.

You can also view the image at:
http://www.bigeq.com/wallpaper.php

Enjoy!

Posted in Bigeq Show Shots ,

Una Bella and Christopher Schroeder easily clear an oxer in a 1.30m jumper class at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. Una Bella is a Holsteiner mare, by Con Air out of Philine II. She is owned by GK Performance Horses, LLC... and her seventh birthday is March 3! :)

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Hello,

it has been brought to our attention by a prominent photography company that many of their photographs are being used in advertisements on Bigeq.com without their prior authorization. Although we have established policies on illegal photo usage, and have regularly removed illegal photographs in the past, we again remind you:

Do not use proofs in your ads.

It's that simple. But if you'd like more information on our policies, please refer to our Terms of Use, which all users agree to in visiting Bigeq.com and/or utilizing our services. Here's part of it, with some of the items in bold for emphasis:

"All postings, messages, text, files, images, photos, video, sounds, or other materials ("Content") posted on, transmitted through, or linked from it, are the sole responsibility of the person from whom such Content originated. You are entirely responsible for each individual item of Content that you post, email or otherwise make available via Bigeq.com. Bigeq.com may not pre-screen content, but Bigeq.com reserves the right (but not the obligation) in its sole discretion to refuse to publish or remove any content that is available via our website. Bigeq.com in its sole discretion, shall have the right to remove any content that violates any provision of the terms of use or is otherwise objectionable. Bigeq.com does not control, and is not responsible for Content made available through it, and that by using it, you may be exposed to Content that is offensive, indecent, inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise objectionable. The user represents that they are fully authorized and licensed to use the entire contents of the material submitted for an ad on Bigeq.com. This includes the names, portraits and/or photographs of persons and/or animals, any copyrighted material, any testimonials, and has the right to and is capable of selling or providing the product or service advertised at the price advertised. The advertiser agrees to relieve Bigeq.com of responsibility from any and all claims or suits arising out of online posting of ads based on information supplied by users. Bigeq.com does not pre-screen or approve Content, but that Bigeq.com shall have the right (but not the obligation) in its sole discretion to refuse, delete or move any Content that is available via the Service, for violating the letter or spirit of the terms of use or for any other reason."

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Hello! Another Capital Challenge Equitation Weekend is in the books... and we were thrilled to be able to support the equitation weekend again this year as presenting sponsor. What wonderful performances we saw all weekend.. from the division winners on Saturday to the equitation champions on Sunday. Special shout-outs go to Victoria Birdsall, the 2010 North American Equitation Champion; Molly Peddicord, the Taylor Harris Insurance Services National Children's Medal Champion; and Sara Green, the 2010 North American Adult Equitation Champion. These riders, and so many others, rode some excellent courses. And the horses... oh the horses... SO BEAUTIFUL. :)

So for our loyal visitors and equitation fans... here are videos of the big winners from the Capital Challenge Equitation Weekend 2010.

ENJOY! :)

Victoria Birdsall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RidBHMWmxhY

Molly Peddicord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnoOtXV1iV0

Sara Green
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPTQqXsvWIY

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Hello! We have been hard at work making some changes to Bigeq.com based on your feedback. We've gotten lots of suggestions requesting different pricing options, so we will soon be offering a new pricing system for ads. The new system will allow users more variety in selecting the price, features and duration of their listings. Here is a preview:

We will also be offering discounted bulk listings, which will be available for the Silver and Gold package levels. Farms may purchase Silver ads at the discounted rate of $30 and Gold ads for $65, with a minimum purchase of ten ads. Users purchasing in bulk will then have the listings 'credited' to their account to be used as needed.

Lastly, we are automating our "Hunter/Jumper Barn Links," so farms will be able to submit their website link and pay in a few quick steps! Yay!

We thank all of our users for your valuable feedback and hope you will find these new changes helpful in buying and selling your amazing horses and ponies!! Thank you SO much to our loyal visitors!

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