Week I Results (December 1-3, 2023):
Congratulations to the winner of Week I’s $1,000 Santa’s 1.20m Welcome Jumper Stake, sponsored by Aiken Saddlery: Adam Sklansky and Hakini, owned by Ellen Walker. Second place went to Michael Kocher and his Gina V. Third place was also awarded to Michael Kocher and his horse, Laemi.
Congratulations to the winner of Week I’s $2,500 USHJA Hunt & Go National Hunter Derby, sponsored by Barb Gould Uskup and Find Aiken Homes and Farms: Daniel Geitner and Easy Money, owned by Laura Cramer. Second place was awarded to Joy Janouskovec and Danieli, owned by Molly Alderman. Third place went to Daniel Geitner and CRF Carlitos, owned by Jimmy Fletcher.
Congratulations to the winner of Week I’s $9,999 Jingle Bells 1.30m Jumper Classic, sponsored by Park Avenue Oyster Bar and Grill: Michael Kocher and his own Laemi. Second place went to Louna Garo and Fuerte Con Dios Car, owned by 3H Sport Horses, LLC. Third place was awarded to Sophia Segesman and Quitana 11, owned by Gregory Maskery-Segesman.
Congratulations to the winner of Week I’s $2,500 Gingerbread 1.20m Jumper Classic, sponsored by Cedarhill Farm: Lily Bennett and her own Camden of Heritage. Second place was awarded to Lilly Geitner and Fazous, owned by Oak Ledge Farm. Third place went to Quinn Larimer and Capriconia D, owned by Nestledown Equine Services, LLC.
Week II Results (December 7-10, 2023):
Congratulations to the winner of Week II’s $1,000 Santa’s 1.20m Welcome Jumper Stake, sponsored by The Hitch & Tow: Quinn Larimer and Bronson CR, owned by Nestledown Equine Services, LLC. Second place was awarded to Adam Sklansky and Arisca 5, owned by Alexandra Kuhn. Third place went to Pilar Ojeda and his horse, Jagermeister.
Quinn Larimer and Bronson CR, owned by Nestledown Equine Services, LLC
Quinn Larimer and Bronson CR, owned by Nestledown Equine Services, LLC
Congratulations to the winner of Week II’s $2,500 USHJA Hunter & Go National Hunter Derby, sponsored by MDS Farm: Joy Janouskovec and Danieli, owned by Molly Alderman. Second place went to Annie Walters and On Point, owned by Painted Horses, LLC. Third place was awarded to Liza Boyd and Bluewater, owned by Meredith Huddle.
Congratulations to the winner of the $9,999 Jingle Bells 1.30m Jumper Classic, sponsored by Deirdre Stoker Vaillancourt and Aiken SC Properties: Michael Kocher and Curioso Van Maarle, owned by Ricardo Villa. Second place was awarded to Louna Garo and Fuerte Con Dios Car, owned by 3H Sport Horses, LLC. Third place went to Quinn Larimer and Capriconia D, owned by Nestledown Equine Services, LLC.
Congratulations to the winner of Week II’s $2,500 Gingerbread 1.20m Jumper Classic, sponsored by Oak Manor Saddlery: Lisa Perri and Eirnus, owned by Lydia Chandler. Second place went to Elizabeth Conyers and her own Cobalt de la Pomme Z. Third place was awarded to Kaitlyn Nicely-Harvey and her own Laos D.
Week II’s Daniel Berrio High-Point Award Winners, sponsored by DFG Stables and Equus Events:
Hunter I: Lynn Seithel and Walk the Tides
Hunter II: Brianna Sims and Stallone
Hunter III: Isabella Ryals and Alleghany
Hunter IV: Charlotte Warren and Why
For full results from Aiken December Classic Weeks I and II, please visit www.horseshowsonline.com.
Thank you to all of our Aiken December Classic Sponsors!
- Aiken Saddlery, Aiken, SC
- Barb Gould Uskup & Find Aiken Homes and Farms, Aiken, SC
- Blackjack Farms and Adam Sklansky, Birmingham, AL
- Braemer Road and Courtney Goldstein, Savannah, GA
- Cedarhill Farm, Waxhaw, NC
- Christison Stables, Camden, SC
- Deirdre Stoker Valliancourt, Aiken SC Properties, Aiken, SC
- DFG Stables, Aiken, SC
- HillFord Farm, Villa Rica, GA
- The Hitch & Tow, Aiken, SC
- The Inn at Houndslake, Aiken, SC
- Interventional & Alternative Spine & Wellness, Augusta, GA
- MDS Farm, Canton, GA
- Oak Manor Saddlery, Aiken SC
- Park Avenue Oyster Bar, Aiken, SC
- Tally Ho Vacation Rental, Aiken, SC
- White Horses, LLC., Huger, SC
Throughout our two weeks of horse shows, we hosted several parties and events. Thank you to the following sponsors for making these events possible:
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- Week I Friday Afternoon Pizza Party Hospitality: Blackjack Farms
- Week I Saturday Chick-fil-A Breakfast: Aiken Saddlery
- Week I’s Saturday Afternoon Hospitality with Hot Chocolate Bar and Charcuterie from Board in Aiken: Braemer Road and DFG Stables
- Week I Saturday Holiday Ornament Decorating Party: Maneline Art and Anna Wells Sharp
- Week II Friday’s Afternoon Hospitality: HillFord Farm
- Week II Saturday Chick-fil-A Breakfast: Aiken Saddlery
- Week II’s Christmas Party with Hot Chocolate Bar from Board in Aiken: White Horses, LLC
- Week II’s Saturday Afternoon Hospitality from Board in Aiken: Christison Stables
- Week II’s Sunday Farewell Breakfast: Perks with a Twist
- Week II’s Sunday Bloody Mary Bar:
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Week II’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest sponsored by Tally Ho Vacation Rental
Winners:
1st place: Lindsey Ayres
2nd place: Hope Murph
3rd place: Hunter Murph
Week II’s Gingerbread House Contest Winners:
1st place (tie): Finley Clement and Elliot Rodwell, & Hadley Rodwell and Sarasen Jablon
2nd place: Page Hoyt
Thank you to all of our exhibitors, trainers, staff, and sponsors for making our two weeks of Aiken December Classic horse shows such a success! We hope to see everyone again for our Aiken Winter Dates: the Aiken Winter Premiere, January 19-21, 2024 at Bruce’s Field in Aiken, South Carolina; and the Aiken Winter Encore, February 2-4, 2024 at Bruce’s Field in Aiken, South Carolina.
To view the full Equus Events show calendar, visit www.equusevents.com. Follow us on Facebook (Equus Events) and on Instagram (@equusevents) to keep up with the latest news! Have a wonderful holiday season and see y’all next year!
