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Canine Support Teams
The Silver Oak Jumper Tournament is proud to announce a new sponsor - Canine Support Teams Since 1989, Canine Support Team’s (CST) mission has been to provide specially trained dogs to persons with disabilities to support their personal, social, and occupational...
Kevin Babington Foundation Benefit & Auction
Victoria McCullough will be hosting at her Mida Farm on February 22, 2022, a benefit for the Kevin Babington Foundation. Details are below: An inviting 1.45m Grand Prix will run from 10:00 – 2:00 PM on Victoria’s world-class grass field. A nominal entry fee will be...
A Letter From Kevin Babington
Hello supporters, friends, and fellow equestrians. I thought it would be a good time to update everyone with my progress. I’ve been continuing with my regular physical therapy and recently added a very good acupuncturist to my program, and I also have some exciting...
SOJT Day Five Recap Sunday September 12, 2021
It’s the last day of the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament 2021, and once again we were blessed with what was about as close to the best weather for a horse show that you could ask for here at the pristine Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City. With plenty of events stacked up for the day, all seemed determined to enjoy this special horse show down to the last class. A lovely turnout of top horses and riders filled the arenas, and when it was finally time for that final class the whole horse show gathered together around the Grand Prix arena for the Agero Grand Prix.
SOJT Day Four Recap Saturday September 11, 2021
Today was a day of reverence for our country and remembering those who lost their lives in the World Trade Center two decades ago. Michigan’s bright sun dazzled all day and a comforting breeze made for a simply picturesque day at the horse show.
SOJT Day Three Recap Friday September 10, 2021
Traverse City graced day three of the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament with great weather once again; a perfect venue for the myriad of show jumping events set for the day. Of course, one that stood out among the crowd was the highly anticipated $36,000 1.45m GGT footing Welcome Stakes, and it definitely did not disappoint.
SOJT Day Two Recap Thursday September 9, 2021
A sunny day two has now come and gone, at the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, 2021! As promised, there was plenty of action and fun to be had in the day’s events, especially in the Grand Prix arena. The first featured event was the 1.45m Open Speed class, a ranked and high-class CSI 3* for a top prize of $36,000. This class, which was very graciously sponsored by Malvern Bank, truly generated a palpable hype and a fantastic bit of competition for all.
SOJT Day One Recap Wednesday September 8, 2021
We’re back and ready for more action here on day one of the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, 2021, at the stunning Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse city Michigan. Among numerous and busy classes all day the Rood & Riddle sponsored event was the highlight of the day. In the feature 1.40m CSI 3* event, alongside talented and prestigious riders left and right, young rider Cathleen Driscoll clenched an early-week victory aboard the Belgian dark bay stallion Iceman de Muze.
2021 Silver Oak Jumper Tournament
We await the start of this year’s Silver Oak Jumper Tournament at the Traverse City Show Grounds, September 8 – 15, and once again working with the Morrissey Management Group. This being the tenth running of the SOJT we wanted to pass on the highlight classes. For those of you not able to be in Traverse City, it will be lived streamed by “Clip My Horse TV”.
Returning Sponsor Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
Returning Sponsor Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital is the sponsor of three open jumper classes in the Turtle Creek Casino International Ring this year. These classes run Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday center stage with $15,000.00 in prize money at stake for our Open Jumper, leading riders.
Rare Opportunity in Wellington!
Situated on 6 tranquil acres, Turnabout Farm is an equestrian masterpiece located in the enclave of Grand Prix Village proper. A peaceful oasis just steps from the show grounds, with stunning water views and beautiful mature Ficus and Oak trees.
Greenberg Traurig To Sponsor the Babington Benefit Classic
Greenberg Traurig To Sponsor the Babington Benefit ClassicGreenberg Traurig, a global law firm with a dedicated equestrian legal team, will sponsor the Babington Benefit Classic. Proceeds from the Classic will help Kevin Babington on his road to recovery. “We at...
SmartPak The 2021 Silver Oak Jumper Sponsor The Riders’ Lounge
SmartPak The 2021 Silver Oak Jumper Sponsor The Riders’ LoungeThe Silver Oak Jumper Tournament is excited to announce that SmartPak has been named the Premier sponsor for The Silver Oak Jumper Tournament Riders’ lounge, once again. Thanks in part to SmartPak’s...
GGT Footing Welcome Stake Sponsor
GGT Footing Welcome Stake SponsorAs has been the case since the founding of The Silver Jumper Tournament, Cynthia Keating and the team at GGT Footing are partnering in this the nineth edition of the SOJT to take place again in Traverse City, Michigan September 8 – 12,...
Corcoran Realty, Jeremy Greene Official Realtor Sponsor
Corcoran Realty, Jeremy Greene Official Realtor SponsorSince 1973, the agents of Corcoran have been earning and keeping their clients’ trust with an unwavering commitment to integrity and service in every market they serve. They are a family of world-class...
Next One Equestrian LLC New Sponsor
The Silver Oak Jumper Tournament is thrilled to be partnering this year with Next One as a premiere sponsor. Julien’s team at Next One, have over twenty years’ experience in the equestrian industry. Next One has been working with pro-riders like McLain Ward, Shane...
Flexi Equine Update These Lockers Truly Are the Best
Some weeks back we introduced you to a new Silver Oak Sponsor Flexi Equine. They manufacture aluminum Tack lockers being used all over the world including the USA Equestrian Team’s travels to the Tokyo Olympics pending. Like many of the SOJT products I use them...
Kevin Babington Update March 2020
For the many of you who contact me regularly and are aware of Silver Oak’s involvement in Kevin’s recovery I’m sending this, another update, to be transparent and efficient. I must start by telling you the patience, valor, kindness to all around him, and outright...
