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Hasbrouck Donovan and Cymplify Top $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix

by HITS E-News | 3/8/2015 11:28:49 PM

Hasbrouck Donovan and Cymplify win the blue in the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala Week VIII Saturday, March 7, 2015 (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - Hasbrouck Donovan, of Gainesville, Florida, and Cymplify showcased their partnership and Cymplify’s spectacular jumping style with a win in Saturday’s $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix, held in the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium. The beautiful chestnut epitomized the classic hunter style and earned a class-topping second round...

Adrienne Lyle Wins Inaugural Palm Beach Derby at Global Dressage Festival

by Carly Weilminster for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/8/2015 9:30:53 PM

Adrienne Lyle on Fortune and Fame (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Sunday was an exciting day at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), host of the Week 9 Palm Beach Dressage Derby's final day of competition. For the first time at AGDF, a Derby Exhibition class was organized, providing a unique opportunity for spectators and fans to further appreciate the sport of dressage. Adrienne Lyle (USA) ultimately won the class, followed by Christoph Koschel (GER), Karen Pavicic...

Ben Maher and Diva II Top $372,000 FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix CSI-W 5*

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/8/2015 9:45:54 AM

Ben Maher and Diva II (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Great Britain's Ben Maher and Diva II jumped to victory in the $372,000 FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix CSI-W 5*, presented by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Saturday night at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The pair topped a three-horse jump-off with Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) and Fibonacci 17 in second and Laura Kraut (USA) with Cedric third. Alan Wade's (IRL) course under the lights tested all of the horses and riders...

Vilhelmson-Silfven and Divertimento Add Another FEI Grand Prix Special Win at Global Dressage Festival

by Dressage | 3/8/2015 8:29:42 AM

Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven and Divertimento (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven (SWE) and Divertimento made easy work of the Week 9 FEI Grand Prix Special CDI-W, presented by Everglades Dressage at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival, taking the win in yet another Grand Prix Special this season. The pair won the class scoring a 72.333%. Mikala Gundersen (DEN) took second place aboard My Lady receiving a 70.196% and Shelly Francis (USA) put in another solid...

Conahys Courage 2005-2015

by Red Hills International Horse Trials | 3/7/2015 7:39:24 PM

It is with deepest regret that we announce that Conahys Courage, ridden by Kyle Carter and owned by Imogen DeLavis, suffered a catastrophic injury at Fence 12 A in the CIC 3* division at Red Hills International Horse Trials. The horse was humanely euthanized and post mortem examination will be conducted at the University of Florida Large Animal Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

American Women Sweep Top Three at AGDF 9 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle

by Carly Weilminster for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/7/2015 7:11:54 AM

Laura Graves and Verdades (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Three American women were victorious at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival's (AGDF) Week 9 "Friday Night Stars" FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, presented by Everglades Dressage. Laura Graves (USA) and Verdades scored an incredible 78.875% to take the win, followed by Lisa Wilcox (USA) and Pikko del Cerro HU in second with a 76.325%, and Shelly Francis (USA) and Doktor in third receiving a 75.950%. Laura Graves and...

No. 1 South Carolina Defeats No. 3 Baylor, 12-6

by University of South Carolina Athletics Media Relations | 3/6/2015 11:52:31 PM

South Carolina senior Alexa Anthony won both of her points on Friday as the top-ranked Gamecocks defeated No. 3 Baylor, 12-6. Blythewood, S.C. - No. 1 South Carolina made quick work of third-ranked Baylor on Friday, as the Gamecocks defeated the Bears, 12-6, at One Wood Farm in their final regular season meet. South Carolina's hunt seat team defeated the Bears, 6-3, while the western team also cruised to a 6-3 win. The Gamecocks never trailed Baylor on Friday. South Carolina finishes the...

Conor Swail Shows It's More Than Luck, Riding to 1.40m Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour Victory at Tonkawa Farms

by Phelps Media Group | 3/6/2015 11:41:44 PM

Conor Swail and Tahiti Island (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Ireland's Conor Swail rode Fortis Fortuna to a blazing time of 33.669 seconds in the Ridge at Wellington's 1.40m Grand Prix at Tonkawa Farms to snatch up the win today. Not only did Swail secure the first place, but he also guided his other mount, Tahiti Island to the third place finish, proving that his winning streak is more than just the luck of the Irish. It was Olympian Laura Kraut and Zeremonie...

Karl Cook & Farrari Win $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix in Thermal

by HITS E-News & iJump Sports | 3/6/2015 4:51:26 PM

Karl Cook and Farrari, owned by Signe Ostby, jump in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix on Friday, March 5, 2015, at HITS Desert Circuit VII (ESI Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Karl Cook took home the blue ribbon in the $25,500 SmartPak Grand Prix Friday on Signe Ostby’s Farrari for his first Grand Prix victory of this year’s HITS Desert Circuit. Cook claimed the title over the rider who has prevailed most often this circuit, eight-time 2015 Grand Prix winner and U.S. Olympian Will...

AMHA Celebrates The Morgan Breed in Minneapolis

by American Morgan Horse Association | 3/6/2015 3:30:47 PM

Shelburne, Vt. - Lots of Morgan fun and excitement took place at the 2015 American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Awards Gala and Convention. This annual gathering of Morgan members and enthusiasts took place February 27-28 in Minneapolis. Some of the highlights of the two-day event included a farm visits to local Morgan farms, Hardwood Creek and Arcola Farm. Popular seminars included guest speaker, Patti Colbert, who spoke on generational marketing, a panel discussion on connecting with the...