North Salem, United States – May 06, 2026 – The first day of competition at the 2026 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows was fierce, with many world-class riders stepping into the well-manicured rings on Wednesday for various Open Jumper classes and hunter divisions. Among the day’s first victors in the International Arena was Samuel Hutton (GBR), who guided AS Farms USA Inc.’s Etincelle d’Ellipse to a speedy 30.402-second time in the $10,000 Open Jumper 1.40m.

Joining Hutton on the podium for Wednesday’s $10,000 Open Jumper 1.40m was second-placed Nicolette Hirt (USA) aboard Chatwood Farms’s Balia Silvia (0/0/30.689) and third-placed Mark Bluman (COL) aboard Luja’s Genial de B’Neville (0/0/31.854). Bluman also finished fourth with Aram Ampagoumian’s Hastella after tripping the timers in 32.965 seconds.

The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, one of the premier stops on the nation’s hunter-jumper horse show circuit, offers a full schedule of USEF and FEI events, May 5-10 and May 12-17. The Spring Horse Shows host competitions for riders of all levels and ages, ranging from young children on ponies to Olympic veterans, such as local hero McLain Ward (USA), Daniel Bluman (ISR), Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), aboard their grand prix mounts. Week 1 (May 5-10) is USEF ‘National-6’ rated for hunters and jumpers and designated FEI CSI 3*; Week 2 (May 12-17) is USEF ‘Premier-6’ rated and designated FEI CSI 4*. 

Final Results – $10,000 Open Jumper 1.40m

1) Samuel Hutton (GBR) & Etincelle d’Ellipse – 0 / 0 – 30.402

2) Nicolette Hirt (USA) & Balia Silvia – 0 / 0 – 30.689

3) Mark Bluman (COL) & Genial de B’Neville – 0 / 0 – /31.854

Source: Press Release from Old Salem Farm Horse Shows

Photo: © OSF / SEL Photography

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