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Lexington, KY - For the first time in the history of the Rolex Kentucky CCI4*, NBC Sports and USEFNetwork.com will team up to provide LIVE coverage of the 2011 Rolex Equestrian Championships presented by Land Rover, April 28 - May 1. With the support of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Equestrian Events, Inc., organizer of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone, NBC Sports will broadcast the final show jumping rounds LIVE, alongside taped highlights of the dressage and cross-country phases on Sunday, May 1, from 2-3 p.m. EDT. Leading up to the live finale, USEFNetwork.com will offer live, wall-to-wall coverage of the dressage and cross-country phases as well as the early show jumping rounds.

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• David O'Connor Recommended by Eventing Eligible Athlete Committee and Eventing High Performance Committee to be the Next U.S. Eventing Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor
• World's Best Horses and Riders to Converge at the 2011 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone
• Jim Wofford to Give Rolex Cross-Country Course Walk sponsored by Practical Horseman Magazine
• Land Rover Renews Role as the "Official Vehicle" of the United States Equestrian Federation

Cyndi Jackson and Strauss, with Anne Gribbons, at the clinic. USEF Archives.

San Diego, CA - Dressage riders on the West Coast had the opportunity to work with United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Technical Advisor Anne Gribbons in the first USEF Observation Session held in California in 2011, on April 5 and 6. Steffen and Shannon Peters hosted the session at their Arroyo Del Mar training facility in San Diego, CA. During the two days, Gribbons worked with each combination individually, fine tuning movements with the veteran pairs and introducing new training techniques to the up-and-coming riders. 
 

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• KYB Dressage Returns in 2011 to the PVDA Ride for Life on June 25

Ronnie Beard, Ali Wolff, Jane Clark and George H. Morris. Photo by Kenneth Kraus/Phelps Sports.com.

Gladstone, NJ - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce that Ali Wolff of New Albany, OH, has been selected as the 2011 recipient of the Maxine Beard Show Jumping Rider Award. Wolff received the Maxine Beard Award trophy at the American Invitational on April 9, 2011, at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The selection was based on Wolff's competitive record and future potential to represent the United States in international competition. The award provides Wolff the opportunity to be credentialed and travel with the U.S. delegation to the 2011 FEI World Cup Finals in Leipzig, Germany, April 27-May 1. She will observe the operations of an international championship including the stabling area, veterinary inspections and schooling, and will walk the courses with U.S. Show Jumping Coach George H. Morris. 
 

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• Show Jumping Hall of Fame Honors New Inductees Leonard King, John Ammerman and Good Twist at Gene Mische American Invitational presented by G & C Farm
• Equestrian Sport Productions Spring 4 Horse Show
• USHJA Course Designer of the Year Comes to Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic
• National Horse Show to Host Press Conference May 11, 2011

Lexington, KY - Less than four months before the opening ceremonies for the 2011 championships and planning is already well underway. With the addition of endurance, we will be utilizing a new part of the Kentucky Horse Park, the Endurance Base Camp will set up on Walt Robertson Way, across from the Maker's Mark Secretariat Center. The rest of the venue is looking really good, having benefited from the overhaul which corresponded with last fall's Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

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• NRHA to Bring NRHA Cowtown Classic to Fort Worth - Headlined by $25,000 Added Non Pro Shootout, $127,500 Added Novice Horse Derby and $161,000 Added Pre Futurity

Annville, PA - The 2011 North American League (NAL) Series is in full swing, and, just like the weather, competition is beginning to heat up. Riders around the country are heading into the show ring with an important goal in mind: the NAL's year-end finals.

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• Varsity Equestrian Announces All-American Award Recipients
• Submit Your Grant Proposal to USA Equestrian Trust
• Selection Procedures for 2011 Pan American Games are Available at USEF.org
• Accreditation Information for 2012 Test Event in Greenwich

Rancho Murieta CA - At the Golden State Dressage Festival CDI3*, the competition was highlighted by a large field for the small tour classes. Carolyn Adams took top honors in the Intermediaire I with Witerprinz, scoring 68.474%. Mette Rosencrantz was second with Finally, and Heidi Gaian rounded out the Top 3 with Chicago. In the Prix St. Georges, Rosencrantz and Finally went one better and scored a victory over Brian Hafner on Lombardo LHF. Karen Pavicic and London Z were third for Canada. Canadian rider Rochelle Kilberg won the Freestyle on Rudy, Carolyn Adams was second, this time on Don Devere, and Heather Oleson and Escorial was third.

 

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Lexington, KY - The schedule for the 2011 American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Junior Exhibitor Driving Challenge has been updated, with events added in April and September. Driving Challenge classes also have  been added. 

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• ASHA Youth Scholarship Application Deadline is April 30

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