Chianto (Carano x Primus x Ugor)
Our History with Chianto
If you believe in fate, just consider this: April 2003 - My Dad and I are supposed to be going to a Bruce Springsteen concert in Ottawa, but instead we find ourselves in Culpepper, VA trying out Chianto - whose barn name at the time was Springsteen!
It was apparent from the start that Chianto was a talented jumper. With an abundance of scope, he was light across the ground and quick through the air. Definitely more of a "blood" horse, he required an accurate and sensitive ride but there was just something about him that I loved... so we bought him that April as a 7 year old from Ole Strigel (DK-USA Sporthorse).
I spent 2003 getting to know Chianto and develop a partnership with him - even so, that year we experienced success in the competition ring from the 1.10m Junior/Amateur division at Spruce Meadows through to the 1.30m Junior/Amateur division at Tournament of Champions (Palgrave, Ont).
In 2004, I competed in the 1.30m and 1.40m divisions. As this was an Olympic year, Ian Millar was attending Valkenswaard as the last outdoor European competition prior to the Games. He secured invitations for the Special Invitaional division for three students (Lauren Hunkin, Karen Sparks and myself). During those three weeks of competition, Chianto and I found ourselves in the victory parade a total of 6 times in 8 classes (1.35m). However, three times we heard the Canadian National Anthem in honour of our victory!!
Aside from Valkenswaard, another major highlight from that season would have to include being named the Overall Next Generation Champion at the Tournament of Champions (Palgrave, Ont). Again in three competitions, we placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd to take the victory!
The years 2005 and 2006, saw Chianto and I entering into the Open Division and competing in our first Grand Prix's together. We were even featured in one of the episodes during the inaugral season of "Along for the Ride"... We had many placings, but seemed to make a habit of placing either 3rd or 6th in the majority of our classes.
Jonathon Millar, son of the famous Ian Millar, competed with Chianto throughout 2007 as I had to rehabilitate from an injury sustained in preparation for the Pan-American Games Trials. Jonathon had numerous placings in various competitions throughout the year. Highlights were a 3rd place in the Blainville World Cup Qualifier and winning the $25,000 Speed Derby at the Tournament of Champions.
For 2008, Chianto was placed with Canadian rider John Pearce. This new pairing had numerous successes during the HITS Thermal circuit. With the sale of John's top mount at the time, Archie Bunker, the decision was made to leave Chianto in John's care to be his #1 Grand Prix mount.
That first year in the Grand Prix's saw John and Chianto just verging on greatness... all lot of four fault performances let us know good things were to come... Consistancy has always been one of Chianto's strengths and soon those clear rounds started showing themselves! Highlights from the season were three consecutive $25,000 Grand Prix victories at Estes Park, Colorado along with numerous 2nd place finish throughout California.
Colorado
With an extremely strong 2009 season, the winning ways of this duo carried through to the 2010 show season. We couldn't be happier about the partnership that has developped between John Pearce and Chianto!!
HORSE SHOW 2009 | RESULT |
Desert Circuit I - January 20-25, 2009 | |
415 - $25,000 Grand Prix - 36 entries | 2 |
Desert Circuit III - February 3-8, 2009 | |
420 - $50,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix CSI-W - 29 entries | 12 |
Desert Circuit IV - February 17-22, 2009 | |
258 - $500 Level 7 Jumper - 1.40m - 23 entries | 8 |
415 - $25,000 Grand Prix - 27 entries | 2 |
420 - $50,000 Grand Prix CSI-W - 21 entries | 11 |
Desert Circuit V - February 24-March 1, 2009 | |
415 - $25,000 Grand Prix - 49 entries | 5 |
420 - $75,000 Grand Prix - 27 entries | 5 |
Desert Circuit VI - March 3-8, 2009 | |
415 - $25,000 Grand Prix - 31 entries | 6 |
Desert Circuit VIII - March 17-22, 2009 | |
415 - $25,000 Grand Prix - 49 entries | 12 |
Blenheim Spring Tournament - March 25-29, 2009 | |
309 - 1.45M Jumpers - 7 entries | 3 |
352 - $25,000 EquiFit Jumper Classic - 16 entries | 7 |
351 - $50,000 Orange County Register CSI-W Grand Prix - 15 entries | 2 |
Del Mar National Horse Show - April 28-May 3, 2009 | |
224 - $25,000 Surfside Grand Prix - 60 entries | 7 |
225 - $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar - 31 entries | 8 |
Showpark Ranch & Coast - May 5-10, 2009 | |
351 - $50,000 Grand Prix of California - 45 entries | 12 |
Blenheim June Classic I - June 3-7, 2009 | |
305 - 1.40M Jumpers - 7 entries | 1 |
351 - $30,000 Oaks Classic Grand Prix - 23 entries | 10 |
Colorado Circuit Opener - July 1-5, 2009 | |
243 - Open Jumpers (Sec. 2) - 1.50M - 27 entries | 1 |
Rocky Mountain Classic - July 8-12, 2009 | |
425 - $40,000 Rocky Mountain GrandPrix - 36 entries | 3 |
Estes Park H/J Festival I 5258 - July 22-26, 2009 | |
406 - $25,000 Grand Prix - 17 entries | 1 |
Estes Park H/J Festival II 561 - July 29-August 2, 2009 | |
201 - $5000 Welcome Stake 1.45m 2b - 19 entries | 1 |
406 - $25,000 Grand Prix -National Std - 17 entries | 1 |
Estes Park H/J Festival III 311869 - August 4-8, 2009 | |
201 - $5000 Welcome Stake 1.45m -2b - 19 entries | 1 |
406 - $25,000 Grand Prix -National Std - 18 entries | 1 |
Blenheim Fall Tournament - September 9-13, 2009 | |
352 - $25,000 Blenheim Jumper Classic - 36 entries | 1 |
L.A. International Jumping Festival - September 16-20, 2009 | |
275 - $25,000 L.A. International Open Stake - 1.50M - 28 entries | 2 |
276 - $50,000 L.A. International Grandprix - 24 entries | 12 |
Del Mar International I - October 14-18, 2009 | |
211 - FEI $25,000 Welcome Stake - 44 entries | 12 |
212 - FEI $50,000 Grand Prix World Cup - 32 entries | 2 |
Sacramento International Horse Show - November 3-8, 2009 | |
35 - $25,000 Welcome Grand Prix 1.45m - 49 entries | |
39 - $75,000 Grand Prix of Sacramento 1.6m - 33 entries | 2 |

October 10, 2010: With the World Equestrian Games now over and dreams for the London Olympics just beginning, Chianto is going to be able to enjoy some down time from competition. Look for him back in the ring during HITS Thermal 2011.
November 10, 2010: Thanks to the wonderful partnership of John Pearce and Chianto I was blessed with being named the Jump Canada Owner of the Year!!
HITS Thernal 2010
HORSE SHOW 2010 | RESULT |
Desert Circuit II - February 2-7, 2010 | |
415 - $30,000 HITS Grand Prix - 42 entries | 2 |
420 - $50,000 Strongid C 2X Grand Prix CSI-W - 29 entries | 10 |
Desert Circuit III - February 9-14, 2010 | |
415 - $30,000 HITS Grand Prix - 31 entries | 2 |
420 - $50,000 Grand Prix CSI-W - 24 entries | 11 |
Desert Circuit IV - February 23-28, 2010 | |
420 - $50,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix CSI-W - 22 entries | 1 |
Desert Circuit V - March 2-7, 2010 | |
420 - $50,000 Grand Prix CSI-W - 22 entries | 6 |
Desert Circuit VI - March 9-14, 2010 | |
415 - $25,000 HITS Grand Prix - 50 entries | 6 |
420 - $300,000 Grand Prix of the Desert - 41 entries | 12 |
Blenheim Spring Tournament - March 30-April 3, 2010 | |
351 - $50,000 Orange County Register CSI-W Grand Prix - 18 entries | 1 |
363 - $30,000 Royal Champion Jumper Classic - 23 entries | 2 |
Del Mar National Horse Show - May 4-9, 2010 | |
224 - $25,000 Surfside Grand Prix - 65 entries | 12 |
225 - $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar - 30 entries | 10 |
Showpark Ranch & Coast - May 11-16, 2010 | |
351 - $50,000 Grand Prix of California - 51 entries | 1 |
Spruce Meadows National - June 09-13, 2010 | |
447 - $200,000 CN Reliability Grand Prix - 1.60m - 37 | 3 |
445 - $25,000 ATB FINANCIAL Cup - 1.60m - 17 entries | 1 |
Colorado Circuit Opener - July 7-11, 2010 | |
424 - $25,000 High Prairie Grand Prix - 23 entries | 1 |
Rocky Mountain Classic - July 14-18, 2010 | |
243 - $7,500 Open Jumper Classic - 31 entries | 6 |
425 - $40,000 Rocky Mountain Grand Prix - 27 entries | 2 |
Estes Park H/J Festival I 5258 - July 28-August 1, 2010 | |
201 - $5000 Welcome Stake 1.45m 2b - 17 entries | 2 |
406 - $25,000 Grand Prix - 17 entries | 1 |
Estes Park H/J Festival II 561 - August 4-8, 2010 | |
406 - $25,000 Grand Prix - 23 entries | 3 |
Estes Park H/J Festival III 311869 - August 10-14, 2010 | |
201 - $5000 Welcome Stake 1.45m 2b - 24 entries | 2 |
406 - $25,000 Grand Prix - 16 entries | 1 |
HITS-on-the-Hudson VII - September 1-5, 2010 | |
420 - $50,000 Grand Prix - 23 entries | 1 |
HITS-on-the-Hudson VIII - September 8-11, 2010 | |
620 - Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix - 43 enteries | 3 |
World Equestrian Games - October 4-9, 2010 | |
WEG Day 1 | 10 |
WEG Day 2 | 8 |
WEG Day 3 | 13 |
Team 5th and Individual 8th place at the 2010 World Equestian Games, Kentucky!
Photo Taken by Cpt. Abelardo Banini
HORSE SHOW 2011 | RESULT |
Desert Circuit I - January 25-30, 2011 | |
415 - $25,000 HITS Grand Prix - 35 entries | 1 |
Desert Circuit II - February 1-6, 2011 | |
420 - $50,000 Strongid C 2X Grand Prix CSI-W - 27 entries | 12 |
Desert Circuit III - February 8-13, 2011 | |
415 - $31,000 HITS Grand Prix - 38 entries | 8 |
420 - $50,000 Strongid C 2X Grand Prix CSI-W - 30 entries | 13 |
Desert Circuit IV - February 22-27, 2011 | |
415 - $31,000 HITS Welcome Classic - 38 entries | 7 |
**February 27, 2011: While competing on his horse Lionel, John fell off and broke his collarbone. He will be taking the next few weeks to recover, so it is doubtful that Chianto will show again at Thermal this season. We wish John a speedy recovery and look forward to the rest of the show season.
Del Mar National Horse Show - May 3-8, 2010 224 - $25,000 Surfside Grand Prix - 52 entries 11 225 - $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar - 32 entries 6 Showpark Ranch & Coast - May 10-15, 2011 310 - 1.45m Jumpers Open Sec. 1 - 25 entries 8 Colorado Summer Horse Show - July 5-10, 2011 589. $10,000 Open Welcome Stake 1 558. $30,000 Colorado Circuit Opener Grand Prix 2 Rocky Mountain Classic - July 13-17, 2011 589. $10,000 Open Welcome Stake 7 558. $40,000 Griffis Apartment Funds Grand Prix 1 Colorado Summer Classic - July 20-24, 2011 589. $10,000 Open Welcome Stake - 29 entries 3 558. $50,000 Parker Adventist Grand Prix - 22 entries 6 Del Mar National - September 28-October 2, 2011 416 - $31,000 ShowBiz Magazine Welcome Stake - 35 entries 4 417 - $50,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar - 30 entries 2 Las Vegas National - November 2-6, 2011 351 - $50,000 Las Vegas CSI-W Grand Prix - 24 entries 7
March 11, 2012: Posted a double clear in the $200,000 Grand Prix to place second and finish off the HITS Thermal winter circuit.
Desert Circuit I - January 24-29, 2012 | |
415 - $25,000 Smartpak Grand Prix - 24 entries | 6 |
420 - $50,000 EMO Grand Prix - 24 entries | 3 |
Desert Circuit VI - March 6-11, 2012 | |
420 - $200,000 Lamborghini Grand Prix - 43 entries | 2 |
Blenheim Spring Classic II - April 3-7, 2012 | |
351 - $40,000 Blenheim Spring Classic II Grand Prix - 31 entries | 2 |
Blenheim Spring Classic III - April 11-15, 2012 | |
351 - $50,000 Orange County Register Grand Prix - 24 entries | 6 |
Showpark Ranch & Coast - May 8-13, 2012 | |
351 - $60,000 Grand Prix of California - 29 entries | 7 |
Summer in the Rockies I - June 06-10, 2012 | |
589 - $10,000 Open Welcome Stake - 21 entries | 6 |
558 - $25,000 Summer In The Rockies Grand Prix - 18 enties | 6 |
Summer in the Rockies II - June 13-17, 2012 | |
589 - $10,000 Open Welcome Stake - 26 entries | 1 |
558 - $25,000 Littleton Equine Medical Center Grand Prix - 22 entries | 2 |
Summer in the Rockies III - June 20-24, 2012 | |
558 - $25,000 Littleton Equine Medical Center Grand Prix - 18 entries | 1 |
Summer in the Rockies IV - July 03-08, 2012 | |
589 - $15,000 Open Welcome Stake - 25 entries | 1 |
558 - $30,000 Griffis Apt Funds& Brownstein Hyatt Farber - 23 entries | 8 |
Summer in the Rockies V - July 11-15, 2012 | |
589. $15,000 Open Welcome Stake - 30 entries | 3 |
558. $40,000 Weathertech.com Grand Prix - 30 entries | 1 |
Summer in the Rockies VI - July 17-22, 2012 | |
558. $50,000 Parker Adventist Grand Prix - 24 entries | 4 |
Estes Park H/J Festival I - 5258 - July 25-29, 2012 | |
201 - $5000 Estes Park Welcome Stake 1.45m 2b - 17 entries | 1 |
406 - $25,000 Grand Prix - 16 entries | 4 |
Estes Park H/J Festival II - 561 - August 1-5, 2012 | |
406 - $25,000 Grand Prix - 18 entries | 1 |
Estes Park H/J Festival III - 311869 - August 7-11, 2012 | |
201 - $5000 Estes Park Welcome Stake 1.45m 2b - 16 entries | 1 |
406 - $25,000 Grand Prix - 14 entries | 2 |
National Preview Horse Show - October 31-November 4, 2012 | |
368 - $30,000 Preview Grand Prix - 29 entries | 5 |
369 - $50,000 Anniversary Grand Prix - 30 entries | 3 |
Los Angeles National Horse Show - November 7-11, 2012 | |
$32,000 Los Angeles National Welcome Stake Grand Prix 1.50M - 36 | 1 |
as of December 12, 2012 | |||
1. | George (1) | $280,184 | |
2. | Star Power (2) | $174,580 | |
3. | Chianto (3) | $131,968 | |
4. | Game Ready (4) | $110,040 | |
5. | Carlotta Singular La Magnifica (5) | $78,955 | |
6. | Unanimous (6) | $66,775 | |
7. | Shea (7) | $53,635 | |
8. | Lansdowne (8) | $53,282 | |
9. | Underground de Haut Droits (9) | $52,900 | |
10. | Amor vd Rostal (10) | $50,965 |
JP and Chianto place second in the inaugural AIG HITS Thermal $1 Million Grand Prix!!
Desert Circuit I - January 23-27, 2013 | |
415 - $25,000 Smartpak Grand Prix - 38 entries | 8 |
420 - $50,000 EMO Grand Prix - 32 entries | 9 |
Desert Circuit III - February 5-10, 2013 | |
425 - $30,000 SmartPak Grand Prix - 52 entries | 5 |
Desert Circuit IV - February 20-24, 2013 | |
425 - $30,000 SmartPak Grand Prix - 62 entries | 1 |
Desert Circuit VI - March 05-10, 2013 | |
415 - $25,000 Smartpak Grand Prix - 49 entries | 1 |
Desert Circuit VII - March 13-17, 2013 | |
420 - AIG Thermal $1 Million Grand Prix - 40 entries | 2 |
Blenheim Spring Classic III - April 10-14, 2013 | |
351 - $50,000 Orange County Register Grand Prix - 39 entries | 1 |
Del Mar National Horse Show - April 30-May 5, 2013 | |
224 - $25,000 Surfside Grand Prix - 42 entries | 1 |
225 - $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar - 31 entries | 6 |
Summer in the Rockies Week I - June 05-09, 2013 | |
589 - $15,000 Open Welcome Stake - 16 entries | 2 |
558 - $30,000 Kathy and Brad Coors Family Grand Prix - 15 entries | 1 |
Summer in the Rockies Week II - June 12-16, 2013 | |
589 - $15,000 Open Welcome Stake - 22 entries | 4 |
558 - $30,000 Summer in the Rockies Grand Prix - 20 entries | 5 |
Summer in the Rockies Week III - June 19-23, 2013 | |
558 - $30,000 Summer in the Rockies Grand Prix - 19 entries | 1 |
Summer in the Rockies Week IV - July 03-07, 2013 | |
558 - $30,000 Griffis Residential Grand Prix - 34 entries | 9 |
Summer in the Rockies Week V - July , 2013 | |
558. $40,000 HOLIDAY INN of Parker Grand Prix - 33 entries | 11 |
Summer in the Rockies Week VI - July , 2013 | |
589. $15,000 McElvain Energy Welcome Stake - 29 entries | 2 |
558. $50,000 Parker Adventist Grand Prix - 28 entries | 6 |
Estes Park H/J Festival I - July 24-28, 2013 | |
201 - $5000 Estes Park Welcome Stake 1.45m 2b - 10 entries | 3 |
406 - $25,000 Prix of Estes Park - 12 entires | 2 |
Estes Park H/J Festival II - July 31-August 4, 2013 | |
201 - $5000 Estes Park Welcome Stake 1.45m 2b - 6 entries | 3 |
406 - $25,000 Prix of Estes Park - 14 entires | 6 |
as of September 15, 2013 | |||
1. | Chianto (1) | $282,630 | |
2. | Lansdowne (2) | $268,587 | |
3. | Distant Star 3E (*) | $118,250 | |
4. | Dixson (3) | $90,263 | |
5. | George (*) | $76,500 | |
6. | Game Ready (4) | $73,382 | |
7. | Makavoy (*) | $71,670 | |
8. | Martha Louise (8) | $70,170 | |
9. | Shea (*) | $62,214 | |
10. | Showgirl (*) | $62,142 |
as of October 22, 2013 | |||
1. | Lansdowne (2) | $286,087 | |
2. | Chianto (1) | $282,630 | |
3. | Game Ready (6) | $119,720 | |
4. | Distant Star 3E (3) | $118,250 | |
5. | Dixson (4) | $90,263 | |
6. | George (5) | $76,500 | |
7. | Star Power (*) | $74,412 | |
8. | Makavoy (7) | $71,670 | |
9. | Martha Louise (8) | $70,170 | |
10. | Shea (9) | $62,214 |
UPDATE: Chianto is getting a well earned rest a little earlier this season than originally planned... I am pleased to announce that John and his wife Gretchen were gifted with a beautiful baby boy on November 5th! Congratulations to the very proud parents!!
as of December 10, 2013 | |||
1. | Lansdowne (1) | $286,087 | |
2. | Chianto (2) | $282,630 | |
3. | Game Ready (3) | $140,610 | |
4. | Distant Star 3E (4) | $118,250 | |
5. | Showgirl (*) | $95,392 | |
6. | Dixson (5) | $90,263 | |
7. | Star Power (7) | $85,412 | |
8. | George (6) | $76,500 | |
9. | Utan (*) | $75,000 | |
10. | Makavoy (*) | $71,670 |
as of December 10, 2013 | |||
1. | Ariel & Susan Grange (1) | $446,520 | |
2. | Alison Moore (2) | $282,630 | |
3. | Attache Stables (4) | $170,378 | |
4. | Susan Grange (5) | $169,023 | |
5. | Brian Gingras (3) | $144,512 | |
6. | KingRidge Stable (6) | $119,750 | |
7. | Blair Cudmore (7) | $119,071 | |
8. | Team Works (8) | $85,412 | |
9. | Eastwood Group (9) | $75,000 | |
10. | Morningside Stud/Torrey Pines (10) | $59,684 |
It's hard to believe that Chianto is turning 18 years old this year and is still going strong and loving his job!! He is truly amazing.
as of March 19, 2014 | |||
1. | Victor (1) | $91,790 | |
2. | Quiz (3) | $36,641 | |
3. | Floreen SFN (*) | $26,991 | |
4. | Son of a Gun (2) | $20,075 | |
5. | Showgirl (4) | $18,745 | |
6. | Piccobello du Val de Geer (6) | $18,435 | |
7. | Airborne (7) | $13,875 | |
8. | Dixson (5) | $13,209 | |
9. | Santa Catarina La Silla (*) | $11,100 | |
10. | Chianto (*) | $10,510 |
as of May 15, 2014 | |||
1. | Victor (1) | $91,790 | |
2. | Makavoy (2) | $63,532 | |
3. | Chianto (*) | $52,530 | |
4. | Quiz (3) | $37,582 | |
5. | Star Power (6) | $30,412 | |
6. | Floreen SFN (4) | $26,991 | |
7. | Piccobello du Val de Geer (5) | $21,795 | |
8. | Son of a Gun (7) | $20,075 | |
9. | Showgirl (8) | $19,865 | |
10. | KVF Tacorde (*) | $19,399 |
HORSE SHOW 2014 | RESULT |
Desert Circuit III - February 05-09, 2014 | |
415. $25,000 Smartpak Grand Prix | 7th |
420. $50,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix | 6th |
Desert Circuit V * Feb 25 - Mar 2, 2014 | |
420. $50,000 Horze Equestrian Grand Prix | 6th |
Desert Circuit VII * March 11-16, 2014 | |
420. AIG $1 Million Grand Prix | 16th |
Blenheim Spring Classic III - April 9-13, 2014 | |
351. $50,000 Blenheim Spring Classic III Grand Prix (36 entries) | 2nd |
Flintridge Spring Classic - April 15-19, 2014 | |
419. $25,000 S & S Bank Card Systems Flintridge Grand Prix (22 entries) | 6th |
The 93rd Annual Flintridge Horse Show - April 23-27, 2014 | |
419. $25,000 Land Rover Pasadena Grand Prix of Flintridge (30 entries) | 3rd |
Del Mar National Horse Show - April 29-May 4, 2014 | |
224. $25,000 Surfside Grand Prix (54 entries) | 2nd |
225. $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar (30 entries) | 7th |
Showpark Ranch & Coast - May 6-11, 2014 | |
351. $60,000 Grand Prix of California (45 entries) | 2nd |
Summer in the Rockies Week I - June 04-08, 2014 | |
558. $25,000 Holiday Inn of Parker Grand Prix (17 entries) | 2nd |
Summer in the Rockies Week II - June11-15, 2014 | |
558. $25,000 Littleton Equine/Platinum Performance GP (21 entries) | 1st |
Summer in the Rockies Week III - June18-22, 2014 | |
558. $30,000 McElvain Energy Grand Prix (20 entries) | 1st |
Summer in the Rockies Week IV - July 02-06, 2014 | |
$30,000 Front Range Kubota Grand Prix (28 entries) | 7th |
Summer in the Rockies Week IV - July 09-13, 2014 | |
$50,000 Kathy & Brad Coors Family Grand Prix (30 entries) | 13th |
Summer in the Rockies Week VI - July 16-20, 2014 | |
$50,000 Griffis Residential Grand Prix (28 entries) | 3rd |
Estes Park Festival I - July 23 - 27, 2014 | |
501. $5000 Open Welcome (11 entries) | 4th |
521. $10,000 Gateway to the Rockies Grand Prix (9 entries) | 3rd |
Estes Park Festival II - July 30 - August 03, 2014 | |
522. $10,000 Grand Prix of Estes Park (14 entries) | 2nd |
HITS-on-the-Hudson VII - August 27-31, 2014 | |
420. $50,000 HITS Grand Prix | 1st |
HITS-on-the-Hudson VIII * September 3-7, 2014 | |
620. Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix | 9th |
as of August 19, 2014 | |||
1. | Victor (1) | $98,382 | |
2. | Showgirl (4) | $89,510 | |
3. | Martha Louise (2) | $86,925 | |
4. | Chianto (3) | $83,245 | |
5. | Dixson (6) | $79,864 | |
6. | Makavoy (5) | $71,052 | |
7. | Tripple X III (7) | $58,100 | |
8. | Star Power (8) | $56,812 | |
9. | Terrific (*) | $56,215 | |
10. | Airborne (*) | $49,400 |
2015

2 August 2015
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Canadian John Pearce and his amazing horse, Chianto, stood victorious at the $25,000 Twisted Tree Farm Grand Prix this afternoon, on the grass Grand Prix field at the Santa Fe Summer Series. Hundreds of VIP guests enjoyed a champagne brunch while watching the best of showjumping excitement. Beside Mr. Pearce were Janet and Larry Hischer of Twisted Tree Farm and HIPICO leadership Brian and Phyllis Gonzales with Guy and Sharon McElvain and their daughter, Grand Prix equestrian, Chenoa McElvain.
It was a grand affair as 39 riders took to the course to compete for the win before a crowd of thousands. Course designer, Eric Hasbrouck, said before the race, “It’s so exciting to be on this grass and have so many riders take the field. My goal is to have a nice jump-off and build on yesterday’s fun.”
Courtney Frederick of Colorado took second, riding her mount, Soulshine. Third place rider, Matt Cyphert, was impressed. “We are thrilled to be in Santa Fe and about the future of this new event. The jump-off was exhilarating, and John Pearce is as good as it gets! It was a pleasure to watch him ride his go-to horse, Chianto. We all tried to beat him – but we just couldn’t do it this time!” Christian Heineking took fourth and Madison Breen, whose trainer is Janet Hischer of Twisted Tree Farm, took fifth.
Sporting his newly won orange HIPICO hat and autographing posters, John exclaimed, “I’ve never done this before! It’s been a long time since I have been to a horse show with such a wonderful ambiance. It’s about family, horses, and fun. HIPICO has planted a good seed.”
On her third visit to HIPICO, Santa Fe City Councilor, Signe Lindell stood for a photo moment with the winners. “It is wonderful to see how these grounds have been transformed. I see this as being a major, national signature event for the City of Santa Fe and we are absolutely proud to participate.”
This amazing horse show, The Santa Fe Summer Series, features 600 world-class equine athletes during a three-week event, is free to the public, Wednesday through Sunday August 5th – August 9th. Signature Special Classes and Grand Prix jumping events begin each Saturday at 2:00pm and Sunday at 1:00pm. In addition to exciting horse sport, the Blue Corn Brewery Beer Garden is open with no admission charge, Fridays through Sundays. There is so much to see at this exciting horse show. Come one, come all to this spectacular equestrian event!
Twisted Tree Farm is a complete horse training stable and sale business. Established in 1984, Twisted Tree is dedicated to showing champion hunters, jumpers, and hunt seat equitation at all levels throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Twisted Tree Farm equestrian school offers upscale horse boarding and training, riding lessons from beginner to advanced, summer and holiday camps, quality sport horses for sale, internship program and much more. Twisted Tree’s team is enthusiastic horse people who are dedicated to training top quality horses as well as competitive and pleasure riders.
$25,000 Santa Fe Equestrian Fiesta Grand Prix sponsored by Twisted Tree Farm
HIPICO Grand Prix Ring
Maximum jump height: 1.45 meters
Prize Horse Owner Rider Trainer
1, CHIANTO, Forest View Farm, John Pearce, John Pearce
2, SOULSHINE, Equestrian Investments, L.L.C, Courtney Frederick, Courtney Frederick
3, LOCHINVAR, Matt Cyphert, Matt Cyphert, Matt Cyphert
4, AJE CLUNY, Aje Equitation, Christian Heineking, Christian Heineking
5, LAMBERT LOUIS, Madison Breen, Madison Breen, Janet Hischer
http://www.hipicosantafe.com/media/canadian-john-pearce-wins-250000-twisted-tree-farm-grand-prix/
Horse Show Results 2015 | Placing |
Desert Circuit I - January 13-18
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$50,000 Tuff Rider/Equine Couture Grand Prix
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18th
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Desert Circuit III - January 27 - February 01
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$50,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix
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9th
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Desert Circuit VI - February 24 - March 01
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$25,000 Smartpak Grand Prix
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2nd
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$50,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix
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9th
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Summer in the Rockies Week II - June 10-14
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$40,000 Kingsland Equestrian Grand Prix
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6th
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Colorado Mid-Summer - June 24-28
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$20,000 Open Welcome Stake
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11th
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$75,000 Holiday Inn of Parker Grand Prix
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14th
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Summer in the Rockies Week IV - July 01-05
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$75,000 Adequan Grand Prix
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9th
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Summer in the Rockies Week V - July 08-12
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$100,000 Summer in the Rockies Grand Prix
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3rd
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Summer in the Rockies Week VI - July 15-19
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$60,000 Official Lodging & Restaurant Partners Grand Prix
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6th
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Santa Fe Equestrian Fiesta - July 29 - August 02
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$25,000 Twisted Tree Farm, Inc. Grand Prix
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1st
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Grand Prix de Santa Fe - August 05-09
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$40,000 Charity Grand Prix de Santa Fe
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1st
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2016
It has been a long hard decision to make ... but we all feel that the time is right to retire Chianto from the competitive show ring.
He is sound and happy getting his turnout and running the barn like the king that he believes he is (although we all know that it is the truth!)! We felt that Chianto deserved to retire while still at the top of his game ... I know that he will enjoy having his turnout and hacking sessions around the farm ... with the mints and carrots to keep him happy too!!
Cheers Chianto! It has been a most wonderful ride that you have taken us on!!
Last Update: January 06 2016