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Small Regular Pony Hunters Take Center Stage and Three More Divisions Begin at 2023 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Honor Hill Farms

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/10/2023 9:20:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Three divisions got underway and another named a champion on the third day of the 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms. Competitors in the USEF Medium Green Pony Hunter National Championship and USEF Large Green Pony Hunter National Championship completed their model and under saddle phases, while the USEF Pony Jumper National Championship finished Phase I. The highlight of the day was the title being presented in the USEF Small Regular Pony Hunter National...

U.S. Combinations Complete Successful Outing at the 2023 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/10/2023 10:00:00 AM

Ermelo, Netherlands – Three U.S. athletes made the trip to the FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses (WBC), competing on the world stage in a field of some of the most promising young equine talent in the sport. Two combinations finished in the top 10 of their respective finals, and all three received valuable experience representing the U.S. in an internationally competitive environment. Meet the U.S. horses of the 2023 WBC here. Vianne and Hope Beerling....

First Champions Crowned at 2023 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Honor Hill Farms

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/9/2023 11:29:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The first two titles were awarded on Wednesday at the 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms. The over fences phase for the USEF Medium Regular Pony Hunter National Championship and USEF Small Green Pony Hunter National Championship determined the final results for the two divisions. Competitors in the USEF Small Regular Pony Hunter National Championship presented by Kickapoo Ponies completed their model and under saddle phases to take the initial steps...

Recapping the First Rounds of the 2023 Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships Presented by USHJA

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/9/2023 9:00:00 PM

Traverse City, Mich. – The first rounds of 2023 Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships presented by USHJA are in the books after the Children and Pre-Juniors completed their first team and individual qualifiers on Wednesday morning at Traverse City Horse Shows. Lauren Padilla and Diadem de Revel VG. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian The Children’s division was first on the schedule, with 17 athletes putting down their first scores against the clock. Lauren...

Davidson and Hagaman Keep Leads after Cross-Country in 2015 USEF One-Star Eventing National Championships

by Dana Rossmeier | 10/23/2015 9:17:46 PM

Lexington, Ky . – Bruce “Buck” Davidson Jr.’s horses came through for him again today as they mastered the CCI1* cross-country course with ease. He kept three of his four horses in the top three and maintains the lead with Legion Kat, on a score of 37.50, for the USEF One-Star National Eventing Championship for the Richard Collins Trophy at the Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day & Team Challenge. Sydney Hagaman and Diablo Tejano also tackled the course perfectly to remain on...

Dressage at Devon 2013 Day 3: Breed Division Ends as Performance Begins

by Project Marketing, Inc. | 9/26/2013 10:12:41 PM

September 26, 2013 – The Breed Division ended with the Individual Breed Classes, featuring19 breeds of all sizes, colors and shapes with one thing in common – they were all the best of their breeds. German Oldenburg’s Dance at Dressage at Devon The Grand Champion and USDF Mare Champion of the 2013 Breed Show was the eye-catching 2008 German Oldenburg mare Sanibelle by Sir Donnerhall I out of Lunar Wind by Lorke-Der Radetzky, bred by Louise Rascoe, owned by Susan Craft. In the...

Medium Regular and Small Green Ponies Start 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/8/2023 8:12:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms got underway Tuesday at the Kentucky Horse Park. Competitors took to the Rolex Stadium for the model and under saddle phases of the USEF Medium Regular Pony Hunter National Championship and USEF Small Green Pony Hunter National Championship. Learn more about the many special awards and activities happening throughout the week, including the $500 Emerson Burr Horsemanship Test sponsored by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital ....

2023 FEI North American Youth Championships for Jumping and Dressage Set to Begin in Traverse City

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/8/2023 7:00:00 PM

Traverse City, Mich. – Competition at the 2023 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) will kick off on Wednesday, August 9, with five days of world-class equestrian sport on the schedule. NAYC is comprised of the Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships presented by USHJA and the FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF and is being hosted for the third consecutive year by Traverse City Horse Shows at Flintfields Horse Park. ©Andrew...

Competitors and Ponies Arrive for 2023 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Honor Hill Farms

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/7/2023 1:50:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms is set to begin in Lexington, Ky. From August 8-13, over 800 ponies from across the country will compete with their youth athletes in hunter, jumper, and equitation classes. Honor Hill Farms’ three-year commitment has supported this prestigious event, and the 2023 edition will be another exciting year. Over 800 ponies will compete with their youth athletes in hunter, jumper, and equitation classes at the 2023...

WPCSA 2012 AGM Award Presentations

by Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America | 3/14/2012 4:52:00 PM

The Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America held its 2012 Annual General Meeting over the weekend of February 24-26, 2012 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Society members from across the United States enjoyed wonderful accommodations and excellent service at the Embassy Suites in this beautiful area. A packed-full agenda began on Thursday of that week and included such events as Society Board, business and committee meetings, informative clinics for all ages, award banquets and presentations, a field...