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Tori Colvin Conquers 2014 ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay National Championships

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 11/2/2014 9:01:23 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The history books were made to house Tori Colvin's name. The young phenom has been winning championship titles since she was wearing garters and riding ponies. At just 17 years old, she has already won the USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals, the Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series, and countless other awards. One major title had eluded her, and today she changed that for good at the 2014 National Horse Show when she captured the prestigious ASPCA Alfred B....

McLain Ward and HH Carlos Z Capture $125,000 President's Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*-W

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 10/26/2014 3:40:13 AM

Washington, D.C. - McLain Ward (USA) and HH Carlos Z raced to victory Saturday night in the $125,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*-W, presented by Events DC, at the 56th annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS). Competing at Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C., Ward will have his name etched in WIHS history for now winning the coveted President of the United States Perpetual Cup four times in his illustrious career. The Longines FEI World Cup qualifying grand prix was...

CPHA Medal Finals Crown Jorgensen and King

by Belnehim Equisports | 8/17/2014 2:19:23 PM

CPHA Junior Medal Final Winner Abby Jorgensen with family, trainers and CPHA representatives (Captured Moments Photography) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - Kicking off the medal finals season, Blenheim EquiSports hosted the California Professional Horsemen's Association (CPHA) Junior and Adult Finals at the Blenheim Summer Classic. An impressive crowd gathered at Blenheim Farms' indoor ring for the Final Round. Three experienced female equestrians made up the judging panel, Stacia Madden,...

UPDATED: USEF Announces Eventing Competition Grants for European Competition

by USEF Communications Department | 7/18/2014 5:30:53 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and United States Equestrian Team Foundation (USET) are pleased to announce eventing competition grants for European competitions in the fall of 2014. Jacqueline B. Mars Competition and Training Grants The USET Foundation is pleased to announce that the Jacqueline B. Mars Competition and Training Grants have been awarded to Lillian Heard and Kurt Martin; eventing riders who have been identified and recommended by the USEF Eventing...

Kelley Farmer and Unspoken Are Dazzling in the $40,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Sponsored by Serenity Farm

by AnLi Kelly-Durham Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/9/2014 9:52:19 AM

Kelley Farmer and Unspoken down the bank to the trot jump. (AnLi Kelly-Durham) Parker, Colo. - Colorado Horse Park got underway with Week V of Summer in the Rockies-their biggest ever with a Derby Day. Spectators crowded around the Derby Field to watch the feature events of the day, the $40,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby sponsored by Serenity Farm and the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. Derby horses from far and wide travelled to Colorado to compete. Some of the country's finest...

NCEA Announces 2013-14 All-Americans

by Cory Burkarth for NCEA | 3/25/2014 3:06:05 PM

University of South Carolina star junior Katherine Schmidt was named a 1st team All American in Equitation on the Flat and Equitation over Fences. Waco, Texas. - The National Collegiate Equestrian Association has selected its 2013-14 All-America class, it was announced Tuesday. The NCEA also announced its Second-Team All-America class and the All-America Honorable Mention squad. The NCEA National Championship will take place April 17-19 at the Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas. It marks the...

Speak Up for Kids Wins Fifth Annual FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge Presented by Fidelity Investments®

by Lauren Fisher and Laura Cardon for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/2/2014 9:15:01 AM

The winning presentation with ringmaster Gustavo Murcia, riders Ian Millar, Emily Kinch and Kelly Soleau, Greg Weiss, Kristin Solomon and Diana Reese for Speak Up for Kids, and Equestrian Sport Productions' CEO Mark Bellissimo (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Canada's Ian Millar, Kelly Soleau and Emily Kinch were the winning team in the fifth annual FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investments® (FTI GCC) on behalf of their charity, Speak Up for Kids, on Saturday...

Molly Mcadow and Barina Claim $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Victory at Equifest I

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/26/2013 9:05:01 PM

Molly Mcadow and Barina captured the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby victory at Equifest I (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Wayne, IL - It was a day to remember for Molly Mcadow as she laid down the winning rounds during the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. The Lamplight Equestrian Center was packed with exhibitors and spectators for the third day of Equifest I, and although the skies were gray and torrents of rain poured down from above, the derby contenders were not deterred. Mcadow led the victory...

Aaron Vale and Palm Sunday Ride to Win $25,000 Tampa Bay Welcome Stake

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 3/29/2013 11:52:49 PM

Aaron Vale piloted Palm Sunday to the top of the leader board, scoring the quickest of only three double-clear efforts during the $25,000 Tampa Bay Welcome Stake (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Tampa, FL - In a speedy fashion, Aaron Vale piloted Palm Sunday to victory under the spotlights during the $25,000 Tampa Bay Welcome Stake at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. The anticipation was tangible as eight riders moved into the heated jump-off this evening. Riders fought a battle to the top as they tried...

Ben Maher and Quiet Easy 4 Take Top Prize in $33,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Speed

by Lauren Fisher and Laura Cardon for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/16/2013 8:38:22 AM

Ben Maher and Quiet Easy 4(Sportfot) Wellington, FL - Week ten of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF), sponsored by Horseware Ireland, continued on Friday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) with a win for Great Britain's Ben Maher and Quiet Easy 4 in the highlight $33,000 G&C Farm 1.45m speed class. In an exciting finish, Maher just edged out Canada's Eric Lamaze and Wang Chung M2S for the win with Japan's Eiken Sato and Viva...