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IEA, IHSA Equestrians and Arnold Schwarzenegger Come Together for The Arnold Horse Show at 2016 Arnold Sports Festival

by Phelps Media Group | 2/24/2016 11:09:35 AM

Columbus, Ohio - For the second time in the history of the Arnold Sports Festival, youth equestrians will participate in the event. These equestrians will be competing in the middle school, high school and, new this year, at the college level events. On Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6, the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) will hold two Western Competitions in which 21 teams from Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky will be invited to participate. Teams will be comprised of...

The seventh AEGT Audition is on Wednesday!

by Phelps Media Group | 2/23/2016 3:07:24 PM

American Equestrians Got Talent has its sixth audition of the season on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 7:45 p.m. at the White Horse Fashion Cuisine and it is open to the public! Plan to arrive around 6:30 p.m. to ensure efficient food service before the show begins. Olympian Lauren Hough is a Week 7 AEGT Judge. Photo by Rebecca Walton. American Equestrians Got Talent is excited to announce this week's judges: Michael Apuzzo , principal dancer for Paul Taylor Captain Mark Phillips : former Olympic...

Hunter Riders Compete for a Blue-Ribbon victory in Ocala Week V

by HITS Horse Shows | 2/23/2016 3:02:49 PM

Ocala, Fla. - Riders at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida, had another opportunity to garner a distinguished hunter victory in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix and the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix. Many riders are preparing for the biggest hunter week of the season, the Ocala Masters, February 23-28, which features the $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, the World Championship Hunter Rider Week and the return of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Zone 4...

Major Improvements Happening to the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Grounds

by Morgan Appleyard for Devon Horse Show | 2/23/2016 12:15:26 PM

Devon, Pa. - On the heels of making their largest gift ever – $500,000 to Bryn Mawr Hospital – The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Foundation Board of Directors are investing $1 million into the show grounds before the 2016 Show scheduled for May 26 – June 5, 2016. Celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair will enhance the experience for attendees and competitors through a variety of renovations and new construction. The most dramatic...

USEF Names Senior, Young Rider, Junior Rider, and Child Rider Teams for CSIO Wellington

by USEF Communications Department | 2/23/2016 11:31:18 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the athletes that will represent the United States in FEI Nations Cup competitions during CSIO Wellington, March 1-6, 2016, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla. On Friday, March 4, the Senior team will compete in the $150,000 FEI Nations Cup CSIO4*. On Saturday, March 5, the future of the sport will be showcased in the FEI Young Rider, Junior Rider, and Child Rider Nations...

Katie Dinan and Dougie Douglas Capture $50,000 National Grand Prix to Conclude WEF 6

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/21/2016 11:16:30 PM

Katie Dinan and Dougie Douglas (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week six of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded on Sunday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, with hunter and jumper action across the show grounds. The $25,000 Artisan Farms U25 Grand Prix, sponsored by EnTrust Capital, as well as the $50,000 WEF 6 National Grand Prix, were both held on the derby field at The Stadium at PBIEC. The win in the U25 class went to Madison Goetzmann...

Scott Stewart and Catch Me Win $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/21/2016 12:37:50 AM

Wellington, FL - February 20, 2016 - In the 20-year history of the WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular, one well-known name never made it on to the roster of winners until now. Scott Stewart, of Wellington, FL, showed in Catch Me and Scott Stewart. Photo by Sportfot. almost every year of the competition in his long running and decorated career as a top hunter rider, but the winning prize had eluded him. On Saturday night at the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Stewart...

The “Zack Attack” Prevails AEGT Week 6

by American Equestrians Got Talent | 2/19/2016 9:45:28 PM

The 10 year old Zackary Duckworth, nicknamed in the second week of AEGT auditions the Zack “Attack,” prevailed this evening’s competition by a tenth of a point on the applause meter at the White Horse Fashion Cuisine in Wellington , Zack sung an acapella compilation of his favorite Nirvana songs in the Finale round to win the audience’s approval over two other dynamite performances. The other top acts for the Finale tonight included Salsa Dancers Fernando and Tasha...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Wins Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping at CSIO4* Ocala

by USEF Communications Department | 2/19/2016 6:44:59 PM

Ocala, Fla. – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team rode to victory today at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by Edge Brewing Barcelona hosted at CSIO4* Ocala at HITS. The team of Lauren Hough, Beezie Madden, Todd Minikus, and McLain Ward, put in a stellar first round, entering round two on zero faults and were able to hold off a tough field of eight teams for the win. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the U.S. earned valuable qualifying points for the Furusiyya FEI...

News Flash: Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Wins Gold at CSIO4* Ocala

by USEF Communications Department | 2/19/2016 5:15:31 PM

Ocala, Fla . - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team has won the Team Gold medal at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by Edge Brewing Barcelona at HITS Ocala. The team is composed of Lauren Hough riding Cornet 39, Beezie Madden riding Breitling LS, Todd Minikus riding Babalou 41, and McLain Ward riding Rothchild. More news and photos to follow.