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The Paso Fino Village Tours the Country

by Donald A. Vizi/PFHA | 4/25/2011 12:38:48 PM

Once an actual “village,” a series of buildings and stalls requiring 22 people to set up, the Paso Fino Village is now a miniature version of this extraordinary display. The Village is designed to give visitors an overview of the Paso Fino horse. Each year, the Village travels to horse expos, trade shows, fairs, rodeos and many other venues to promote the breed. Paso Fino owners, trainers, and breeders are always on hand to provide clarity and additional information about the Paso...

Todd is Back in Pole Position in Closest Ever Finale at Badminton

by Kate Green | 4/24/2011 3:29:48 PM

Badminton, U.K . - There was a thrilling climax to cross-country day at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials – the first leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™ - when Mark Todd (NZL) returned to a hero’s welcome, having produced a masterful display of riding to bring the inexperienced NZB Land Vision home clear and into the lead. Mark Todd (NZL) on NZB Land Vision leads on cross-country day at Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 2011 – first leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™...

Plan Your Summer Show Schedule with Blenheim EquiSports

by EquestriSol | 4/24/2011 12:00:23 PM

For schedules, specifications and entry forms for our 2011 summer shows, click here : Blenheim June Classic I - June 8 - 12 Blenheim June Classic II - June 15 - 19 Blenheim June Classic III - June 22 - 26 Blenheim Red, White & Blue Classic - June 29 - July 3 FEATURING... JUMPERS: $120,000 in Grand Prix prize money 2011 Zone 10 North American Young Rider Selection Trial (Week 1) $5,000 Open Jumper Classic (Week 2) $5,000 1.35M Jumper Classics (Weeks 2-4) $5,000 Jr-A/O Jumper Classics (Weeks...

Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone to Honor Military Personnel with Military Appreciation Day on Friday, April 29

by Classic Communications | 4/24/2011 11:49:34 AM

Lexington, KY — The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone is proud to honor America's military heroes with free admission on "Military Appreciation Day" on Friday, April 29, 2011. All current and former military personnel, in uniform or showing a military ID, and their families, will be given free admission to the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event on Friday, April 29. There will be an announcement recognizing the military personnel in attendance and their contributions...

Strong Entries in Principle for Inaugural FEI Reining World Final

by FEI Communications | 4/23/2011 4:39:19 PM

The entries in principle for the inaugural FEI Reining World Final, which will be held in exactly one month’s time on May 21, 2011, at the renowned equestrian facility of Bökeberg, just outside of Malmö, Sweden, are the strongest in the sport’s history. Reiners from 20 nations will be vying for the coveted title of FEI Reining World Champion and the $100,000 prize pot. The nations intending to field athletes are Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark,...

Dressage By the Bay Prize List Now Online

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 4/23/2011 4:16:38 PM

Traverse City, MI - Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc., is pleased to announce that the official prize list to the Dressage by the Bay Summer Series is now available to view online at www.horseshowsbythebay.com. The two back-to-back USDF Level 3 rated shows are being held at Flintfields Horse Park in scenic Traverse City, MI, this summer from June 30-July 2, 2011, and are the only rated dressage shows in Northern Michigan. Judges include Joan Maccartney (S), Adrienne Pot (S), William Solyntjes (S,...

St. Christopher’s Horse Show Boasts Exciting Schedule

by Michelle Riggs/Classic Communications | 4/23/2011 4:00:55 PM

Quentin, PA — The St. Christopher’s Horse Show, which was awarded the '2010 Horse Show of the Year' Award by the Pennsylvania Horse Show Association (PHSA), boasts an exciting schedule of hunter-jumper competition for riders of all ages and skill levels. The St. Christopher’s Horse Show returns to Pennsylvania’s picturesque Lebanon Valley region at the historic Quentin Riding Club in Quentin, PA, May 11-15, 2011. "We are very excited to offer our exhibitors a...

Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic Set to Begin July 8 - New This Year: Horse Show Offers Two Grand Prix Events

by Esther Morgan | 4/23/2011 4:00:16 PM

Moreland Hills, OH — The Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic will run from Friday, July 8, through Saturday, July 23, at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Moreland Hills, OH. The prize list is available on the horse show website . New this year, the show’s second week will be rated “AA,” the top level of competition and prize money. Also new this year is the addition of a second grand prix, the new $25,000 CVPHA Grand Prix, plus the addition of the $5,000 National...

British Trio Have the Edge After Dressage at Badminton

by Kate Green | 4/23/2011 2:10:00 PM

Badminton, UK - A trio of British girls head the leaderboard after the Dressage phase at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR), the first leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2011. Ruth Edge (GBR), in pole position with the excellent score of 33.3 penalties on the 17-year-old Two Thyme, winner at Luhmühlen in 2007, is no stranger to the limelight in this phase – indeed, she regularly wins national titles in this discipline. “There’s always a lot of pressure on...

2011 Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show Qualifying Point Standings Posted

by Brice Carr/ASHA | 4/23/2011 12:11:22 PM

Lexington, KY - Point standings for qualifying in Pleasure, Park, and Park Pleasure at the 2011 Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show (WCHS) are now posted on the American Saddlebred Horse Association’s (ASHA) website, https://www.asha.net/WCHS-Results . There are two sets of qualifying lists: 1) "Pre-Qualified," means that the horses’ competition records indicate they have met the minimum qualification requirement of having competed in at least six classes at...