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108th Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show will be held in Louisville, KY, August 21-27, 2011

by Kentucky State Fair news | 7/28/2011 1:29:19 PM

Louisville, KY - For the 108th year American Saddlebred Horses, Roadster Horses and Hackney/Harness Ponies will come to the Kentucky State Fair to compete in order to be called a World’s Champion, a World’s Champion of Champion, or the most desired title a World’s Grand Champion. The first show was in 1902 with the title of World’s Champion being designated in 1914. When the word Louisville is said to this group of people it doesn’t mean the Kentucky Derby, it...

Celebrate the Morgan Breed in Oklahoma City

by Christina Koliander/AMHA | 7/25/2011 7:56:28 PM

Shelburne, VT — The 2011 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® is shaping up to be another monumental event in the show's 39-year history. More than 1,000 of the world's finest Morgan horses from across the United States, Canada, and overseas will meet in Oklahoma City, OK, October 8-15 to compete for $250,000-plus in prize money. Since 1973, this show has represented the pinnacle of achievement in the Morgan horse world. For the fifth year in a row, Fred...

Prize List for New England's Fidelity Investments® Jumper Classic® Now Available in Print and Online

by Kendra Cecieta | 7/19/2011 11:44:44 AM

Hampton Falls, NH -- The 2011 Fidelity Investments® Jumper Classic® Prize List is now in print and available online for riders and trainers who are headed to the show September 14-18 in Hampton Falls, NH. The virtual Prize List and online Entry Forms can be found under the riders link or at https://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=75711&pre=1 New England's premier show jumping event, held each fall since 1989, the Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic was named one of the Top 25 of...

Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities Celebrates Sixth Anniversary at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

by Meg Schermerhorn/Classic Communications | 7/14/2011 4:48:35 PM

Bridgehampton, NY – The Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities is proud to return to the Hampton Classic Horse Show (August 28 through September 4) to celebrate its sixth anniversary at the event. The classes for people with special needs, which will be held on Monday, August 29, are open to all riders with a documented disability and include three divisions–one for riders requiring the assistance of a leader, one for riders requiring a spotter at the beginner...

JustWorld International Brings Fun and Fundraising to Bromont

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | 7/13/2011 8:35:00 AM

Bromont, Quebec – JustWorld International will once again partner with the annual L’International Bromont, bringing fun and fundraising to the two-week show jumping tournament held July 20-24 and July 27-31 in Bromont, Quebec. The humanitarian organization will kick off its first of three fundraising efforts on Saturday, July 23, with the popular JustWorld International Horseless Horse Show, scheduled to take place at 5 p.m., immediately following the Speed Derby. Competitors will...

Brian Shook and Courage 68 Win $30,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City

by Horse Shows by the Bay | 7/10/2011 9:15:14 AM

Traverse City, MI - Overcast skies couldn’t dull the excitement at Horse Shows by the Bay this afternoon, as the $30,000 Open Jumper Grand Prix of Traverse City ignited the Grand Prix ring. Brian Shook and Courage 68 took home the top prize in a suspenseful jump-off that kept fans on the edge of their seats, as Shook, who rode last in the second round, was the only competitor to clear the course twice. This event was the first of four $30,000 Open Jumper Grands Prix that will take place...

Road to the NAJYRC - Dressage - Post 1

by Catherine Chamberlain | 7/7/2011 2:45:42 PM

Rough Beginnings So, my road to the NAJYRC is off to quite the bumpy start! First, let me introduce myself before I tell you about all of my drama. My name is Catherine Chamberlain; I am a sixteen year old living and training in Arizona. I have been riding dressage for the last seven years and it’s my goal to become a trainer and represent the U.S. at the Olympics and World Equestrian Games someday. My partner and friend for the past four years is Verdicci, a.k.a. Chance, a nine year old...

Sun Shines on Opening Day of Horse Shows by the Bay

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/6/2011 12:49:45 PM

Erynn Ballard and Fun 2 Fly (Photo by Robyn Keyster/PMG). Traverse City, MI - A few lingering clouds gave way to brilliant sunshine this morning at the Horse Shows by the Bay equestrian festival in beautiful Traverse City, MI. Held each year in one of the country's premier vacation destinations, Horse Shows by the Bay will welcome thousands of equestrians over the next four weeks. Hundreds of horse and rider combinations have arrived already, with many putting on powerful performances this...

Kyle, King of Spruce Meadows

by Spruce Meadows Media Services | 6/19/2011 9:32:00 PM

Calgary, Albeta, Canada - Kyle King (USA) fulfilled a lifelong dream today at Spruce Meadows by defeating the best in the world en route to victory in the $125,000 CN Performance World Cup. King partnered with the 15 year-old stallion Capone I, a horse that has just returned to the international level of the sport since being reunited with King in November, to defeat a star-studded entry and realize a dream he has visualized since the black stallion returned to his stable. “It’s...

Executive Director of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Honored at the Equine Industry Vision Award 10th Anniversary

by Rebecca Pitcher/Equine Resources International, LLC | 6/17/2011 5:50:36 PM

Madison, NY – Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications (AHP) presented Robert Cacchione with the 10th annual Equine Industry Vision Award at a ceremonial breakfast held during the AHP 2011 Hoofprints in the Sand Seminar in San Diego, CA. Established in 2002, the Equine Industry Vision Award was the first of its kind to showcase innovation and recognize ingenuity and service across the entire equine market. Robert has earned this honor for his exemplary vision to start an...