Alberto Michan (ISR) celebrated a well-earned victory on the Derby Field in Sunday’s $24,999 IDA Development Grand Prix, delivering a swift and precise performance aboard his own Joint De Canabis Van De Doornhoeve during the final week of the Spring Series. The class drew a field of 33 competitors, all tasked with navigating Andy Christiansen’s (ECU) challenging two-round track. Michan was among the 12 to advance to the jump/off, where he sealed the win with a foot/perfect round in 36.075 seconds-securing the fastest time of the day and the top spot in the class.
Alberto Michan & Joint De Canabis Van De Doornhoeve. Photo © Cassidy Klein
Just behind him, Lebanon’s Jad Dana piloted Caro W, owned by Peter Howard and Laure Sudreau, to a strong finish. Their quick and careful round stopped the clock at 37.352 seconds, earning them second place honors. Representing the United States, Katie Eppinger and her own Chacco’s Cherry PS rounded out the top three with a clear effort in 37.383 seconds.
Alberto Michan & Joint De Canabis Van De Doornhoeve, presented as winners of the $24,999 IDA Development Grand Prix. Photo © Cassidy Klein
The class served as the highlight of the day and a thrilling display of international talent, with athletes from around the globe showcasing speed and precision over a course that tested both scope and strategy. Michan’s win capped off a successful afternoon and added another notable result to his growing list of accolades aboard the talented Joint De Canabis Van De Doornhoeve.
$5,000 Valley Vet Supply 1.35m Open Jumper Classic
Gonzalo Busca Roca (ESP) and Quicksilver C, owned by Stransky Mission Farm & Kalany Stables LLC, returned for Week 5 of the Spring Series to claim victory in the $5,000 Valley Vet Supply 1.35m Open Jumper Classic. The pair topped the jump/off with the fastest time of 37.624 seconds. Finishing in second place was Daniela Cordero (USA) aboard Godfather B Belesbat, owned by Kylie Wilson, stopping the clock in 38.742 seconds. Todd Minikus (USA) and Nelson S, owned by Sissy Wickes, rounded out the podium with a time of 39.832 seconds.
$10,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Open Stake
Friday morning featured the $10,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Open Stake on the derby field, where Michael Murphy (USA) and his own Kaida CM claimed the top spot. Third to enter the ring, the pair set a swift pace that held through the class, finishing in 26.145 seconds. Katie Eppinger (USA) and Corneska De La Falize Z secured second place with a time of 37.301 seconds, while Lebanon’s Jad Dana rounded out the top three aboard Leonidas, owned by Burr Associates, INC, with a time of 37.609 seconds.
$2,700 National Hunter Derby presented by Greenberg Traurig
Greenberg Traurig took the spotlight Friday afternoon as the presenting sponsor of the $2,700 National Hunter Derby. Claiming top honors was Marielle Babington (USA) aboard Be Like Me SH, owned by Buncher Sporthorses, LLC, with impressive scores of 87.5 and 87 for a combined total of 174.5. Emma Whillans (USA) and Xante earned the red ribbon, posting scores of 89 and 85 for a total of 174. Rounding out the top three was Debra Ward (USA) riding Tavish, owned by Cinthia Ane/McGreevy, with a final score of 173.
$1,000 2’6″ / 2’9″ Hunter Derby, presented by Valley Vet Supply
Saturday afternoon welcomed hunter riders to the Derby Annex field, where Emily Schafer (USA) and FRF Still Of The Night, owned by After Eight Holdings LLC, topped the class of 14 entries. The pair earned consistent scores of 83 in both rounds, finishing with a total of 166-five points ahead of the runner/up. Julianna Stefanelli (USA) claimed second aboard Cedars Moira Rua, owned by Jill Stefanelli, with scores of 78 and 83 for a combined 161. Rounding out the top three was Gillian Dubin riding Out of the Blue, owned by First Blue LLC, who earned a total score of 159.
More exciting competition will return with the ESP Summer Series beginning May 29. The series will kick off with ESP June Equitation Day #1, followed by ESP June I running May 30 through June 1. Equestrian Sport Productions is proud to present ten summer events, including two standalone equitation days and seven competitions featuring National “A” and Jumper 4* ratings. These upcoming shows will feature a full schedule of hunter, jumper, and equitation classes, offering opportunities for all levels of competition and continuing the momentum built throughout the spring. Please note that permanent stabling is limited-exhibitors are encouraged to reserve stalls early by contacting [email protected]. Spectators and exhibitors alike can look forward to more top sport, beautiful weather, and a vibrant atmosphere at Equestrian Village.
2025 Spring Circuit Champions
Performance 3’3″ Hunter
Champion / Oceanside owned by Hallowell and ridden by Patricia Griffith
Performance 3’6″ Hunter
Champion / Lean On Me USA owned by Quail Run Partnerships and ridden by Marcus Au
Green Hunter 3′
Champion / Memoir owned by Ashley Brown ridden by Todd Minkus
Green Hunter 3’6″
Champion / Kaiden owned by Little Brook LLC ridden by John French
USHJA Hunter 2′
Champion / Sinatra Melody owned by Griffon Farm ridden by Victoria Colvin
USHJA Hunter 2’3″
Champion / A/List owned by Hidden Ridge ridden by Karen Eisenhauer
USHJA Hunter 2’6″
Champion / Redmayne owned Derby Lane LLC ridden Vanessa Brown
USHJA Hunter 3′
Champion / Regalis owned by Lee Kellogg Sadrian ridden by Jennifer Bauersachs
11 & Under Equitation
Champion / Julianne Reed
12/14 Equitation
Champion / Ava Crolick
15/17 Equitation
Champion / Faith Schuttemeyer
Itty Bitty Jumpers
Champion /Child’s Play Rockstar owned by Treasure Coast Stables and ridden by Maggie Maslowe Smith
Pony Jumpers
Champion / Supernova owned by Megan Jankowski and ridden by Ella Sasso
Puddle Jumpers Jr/Am
Champion / Maui SCF owned by Copper Beech Farm and ridden by Rachael Lippe
1. Adult Amateur Jumper
Champion / Brunotti VDL owned and ridden by Elana Paporello
1. Junior Jumper
Champion / Chino Almirante owned and ridden by Mia Farah
1.10 to 1.15 Adult Amateur Jumper
TIE/ Champion / Chicago Du Ru owned by Emily Zuckerbraun and ridden by Hannah Buchan
TIE/ Champion / Edita owned by Blue Gate Stables, LLC and ridden by Katherine Savarise
1.10 to 1.15 Junior Jumper
Champion / Higgins owned by Madyson Diaz and ridden by Orly Antevy
1.20 Junior/Amateur Jumper
Champion / New York’s Joy owned by GA Stables and ridden by Gabriella Curry
1.30m Junior/Amateur Jumper
Champion / Amazing owned by Mountain King Ranch and ridden by Jordan Gibbs
1.40 Junior/Amateur Jumper
Champion / Caramix owned by CSH Equine LLC and ridden by Christian Hacker
Adult Equitation
Champion / Matt Tracy
Adult Amateur Hunter
Champion / Cayman owned by HAV, LLC and ridden by Helen Voss
Amateur Owner Hunter 3’3″
Champion / Dicaprio 3 owned by Competition Equestrian, LLC and ridden by Nancy Buzzetta
Amateur Owner Hunter 3’6″
Champion / De Capo owned and ridden by Lisa Williams
Children’s Hunter
Champion / Lennox owned and ridden by Emma Ensor
Children’s Pony
Champion / Oliver Twist owned by Sophie Heap and ridden by Jessica Heap
Cross Rails Equitation
Champion / Mason Maclean
Cross Rails Hunter
Champion / Lincom’s Close Up owned by Sandra Leiva and ridden by Mason Maclean
Green Pony Hunter
Champion / Idream owned by Linda Evans and ridden by Lilly Herzog
Junior Hunter 3’3″
Champion / Kifli owned by BCF Group, LLC and ridden by Hallie Moss
Junior Hunter 3’6″
Champion/ Reality Star owned by Sandalwood Farm and ridden by Carsyn Korotkin
Large Pony Hunter
Champion / Dreamboat DHS owned by Linda Evans and ridden by Lilly Herzog
Low Adult Hunter
Champion / Carlos 870 owned by Ballza, LLC and ridden by Amelia Ruth
Low Children’s Hunter
Champion / Climo GHM owned by Linda Noble and ridden by Audrey Haywood
Medium Pony Hunter
Champion / Play Date owned by Swede Ventures and ridden by Grace Stenbeck/Werner
Rusty Stirrup Hunter
Champion / Rhythmic owned and ridden by Kate Murphy
Short Stirrup Hunter
Champion / Brighton Blue owned by First Blue, LLC and ridden by Mia Dubin
Small Pony Hunter
Champion / Clovermeade Heartthrob owned by Swede Ventures and ridden by Grace Stenbeck/Werner
Walk Trot
Champion / Harlow Blackman
2025 Spring Circuit Overall Awards
Overall Junior Hunter 3’3″ & 3’6″
1st / Reality Star owned by Sandalwood Farms and ridden Carsyn Korotkin
2nd / Corzico Melloni Z owned and ridden by Emma Brody
Overall Amateur Owner Hunter 3’3″ & 3’6″
1st / Kamara owned and ridden by Kaitlin Porath
2nd / De Capo owned and ridden by Lisa Williams
Overall Performance Hunter 3’3″ & 3’6″
1st / Hardrock Harmonie SIH owned by Eva Kennedy and ridden by Andrew Lustig
2nd / Oceanside owned by Hallowell Lane Farm LLC and ridden by Callie Seaman
Overall Green Hunter 3’6″ & 3’9″
1st / Kaiden owned by Little Brook LLC and ridden by John French
2nd / Gothic owned by JT Farm and ridden by Victoria Colvin
Overall Green Hunter 3’& 3’3″
1st / Memoir owned by Ashley Brown and ridden by Todd Minikus
2nd / Done Bobbin Auntie Em owned by Jill R Soderquist and ridden by Hugh Mutch
Overall Adult Amateur Hunter
1st / Cayman owned by HAV, LLC and ridden by Helen Voss
2nd / Richman owned by Sorensen Stables and ridden by Laura Scharfenberg
Overall Children’s Hunter
1st / Lennox owned and ridden by Emma Ensor
2nd / Castillo owned by Carole Stables LLC and ridden by Francesca Roman
Overall Pony Hunter (No Green’s)
1st – Dreamboat DHS owned by Linda Evans and ridden by Lilly Herzog
2nd – Clovermeade Heartthrob owned by Swede Ventures LLC and ridden by Grace Stenbeck/Werner
