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Steffen Peters, Courtney King and Leslie Morse Qualify for U.S. Team to Compete at Rolex FEI World Cup Dressage Finals in Las Vegas

by By Regina Antonioli | 4/1/2007 10:50:00 AM

Steffen Peters and Floriano won the Freestyle Championship and U.S. League Finals and are on their way to the Rolex FEI World Cup Dressage Championship in Las Vegas. They will be joined by Courtney King and Leslie Morse.(Amy McCool for McCool Photography ) Burbank, California—Steffen Peters, of San Diego, CA, was the odds-on favorite going into Sunday’s freestyle class, and he did not disappoint. Riding Laurelyn Browning’s Floriano, Peters put in a beautiful and flowing...

Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Announces Registration Amnesty

by By Mike May | 4/1/2007 10:47:39 AM

The Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry (NFHR) announced a Registration Amnesty period from April 1, 2007, to May 31, 2007. During this period, Fjord horse owners will be able to register their horses at reduced fees. A stated purpose of the NFHR is "establishing and maintaining a registry to collect, record, verify and preserve the pedigrees of purebred Norwegian Fjord horses." The NFHR has a duty to encourage Fjord Horse owners to register their horses. "There appears to be a large number of...

Frank Madden Named a Finalist for U.S. Olympic Committee Annual Coaching Awards

by gaillardm | 3/30/2007 4:07:22 PM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The United States Olympic Committee today announced the finalists for its National, Developmental, Volunteer and Paralympic Coach of the Year honors. Finalists were also named for the “Doc” Counsilman Science Award. U.S. Olympic and Pan American sports organizations selected their 2006 Coaches of the Year as part of the USOC Coach of the Year Recognition Program. The finalists in each category were selected by a panel of former coaches and officials. Finalists for the...

World Games 2010 Foundation Names Discipline Managers for 2010 Event

by gaillardm | 3/30/2007 9:15:02 AM

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. today announced its Discipline Manager selections for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010. The following individuals have been selected after an exhaustive search process, conducted over the last few months: Discipline/Name/Hometown Driving: Susan Gilliland/Dunellen, FL USA Endurance: Art Priesz/Ivanhoe, MN USA Eventing: Jane Atkinson/Stamping Ground, KY USA Para-Equestrian: Janis Linnan/Clovis, CA USA Reining: Brad Ettleman/Denver,...

National Reining Horse Association Professionals Train Rookie Reiner

by By Kathy Damrill | 3/29/2007 4:26:14 PM

How would you like to receive specialized one-on-one training from a National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Professional and contribute to a worthwhile cause at the same time? Sounds like a dream come true for many beginning reiners who are searching for any training assistance they can get. The Reining Horse Sports Foundation’s (RHSF) Rookie Day presented by Classic Equine may be the answer for you. Rookie Day presented by Classic Equine is a one- or two-day event that gives rookies a...

62nd Annual Del Mar National Horse Show: Three Weeks of Equestrian Pageantry

by By Kina Paegert | 3/29/2007 1:07:33 PM

For more than 60 years, the Del Mar National Horse Show has been one of the most respected, distinguished and popular equestrian events in Southern California. Consisting of three disciplines—Western, dressage, and hunter/jumper—the Del Mar National Horse Show is a delight for horsemen, as well as a great spectator event. The 2007 show will run for extended weekends Thursday, April 19, through Sunday, May 6. The show is highlighted by three major Saturday night events that showcase...

McLain Ward and Sapphire Open Up Huge Leads in AGA Races Following CN Worldwide Florida Open Win

by By Phelps Media Group | 3/29/2007 12:00:00 PM

PhelpsSports.com (McLain Ward and Sapphire are leading the races for AGA Rider and Horse of the Year, respectively.) The 2007 American Grand Prix Association (AGA) tour is only five events old, but McLain Ward, a three-time American Grand Prix Association (AGA) Rider of the Year, has already put himself in a excellent position to take home a fourth title, following his impressive victory in the richest grand prix ever held in the United States. Entering its 29th year, the AGA Grand Prix Series...

World Games 2010 Foundation Names Discipline Managers for 2010 Event

by By Ellen Gregory | 3/29/2007 11:46:00 AM

The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc., announced its discipline manager selections for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010. The following individuals have been selected after an exhaustive search process, conducted over the last few months: Discipline Name Hometown Driving Susan Gilliland Dunellen, FL USA Endurance Art Priesz Ivanhoe, MN USA Eventing Jane Atkinson Stamping Ground, KY USA Para-Equestrian Janis Linnan Clovis, CA USA Reining Brad Ettleman Denver, CO USA Vaulting Kersten...

Stacey Meier Joins USEF as Director of National Marketing

by Stacey Meier | 3/29/2007 9:34:36 AM

Lexington, KY — Stacey Meier has joined the United States Equestrian Federation as Director of National Marketing effective March 5, 2007. Located in the Lexington, KY office her main responsibilities will be to grow and promote the grassroots efforts among the USEF national breed and discipline affiliates. Meier is a graduate of Ball State University in Muncie, IN, with a degree in journalism with an option in advertising and a minor degree in marketing. Upon graduation, Meier pursued a career...

National Reining Horse Association Reiner Named Finalist for Prestigious Award

by By Kathy Damrill | 3/22/2007 12:01:00 PM

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) congratulates Temecula Toy Boy, owned by Tara Carlson of Temecula, CA, for being named first runner up for a prestigious award. Each year, the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) recognizes outstanding American Quarter Horses with the MD Barns Silver Spur Award. The award honors those Quarter Horses who have made a significant impact on the lives of others or who have been cast into the public spotlight through outstanding accomplishments....