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Three Americans in Prix St. Georges Top Three at Global Dressage Festival

by Carly Weilminster for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/24/2015 9:10:49 AM

Sabine Schut-Kery and Sanceo (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Friday morning, the FEI Prix St. Georges class sponsored by the Chesapeake Dressage Institute concluded, as it continued over two days due to the large number of entries. Sabine Schut-Kery (USA) topped the large class of 48 aboard 2006 Hanoverian stallion Sanceo, scoring a 71.184%. She was followed by Kasey Perry (USA) riding Goerklintgaards Dublet receiving a 70.947% and Tina Konyot (USA) taking third aboard Wyoming with a 70....

Say When and Danielle Baran Unbeatable in Triple Crown Blankets Adult Amateur Hunters 36-49

by Maddy Stover for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/16/2015 8:06:56 PM

Say When and Danielle Baran (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Traveling from Toronto, Canada, Danielle Baran and her horse Say When were the WEF 2 Triple Crown Blankets Adult Amateur Hunter 36-49 champions. Baran rode Say When to four over fences victories over the two days of competition. Reserve Champion honors went to Ashley Whitner and her own Larkspur. The combination was second in three of the four over fences classes. Baran bought Say When as he was turning four years old, after trainer...

USET Foundation Receives $1.5 Million Gift

by USET Foundation | 12/11/2014 11:53:09 AM

Joan Hamill Gladstone, N.J. - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce the naming of the Hamilton Farm Rotunda "The Joan and Corwith Hamill Rotunda". Their commitment to equestrian sport began in the 1950s, when Joan was an integral part of the transition of the USET from the U.S. Army to civilians. This naming is made possible through a generous gift of $1.5 Million made to the Gladstone Fund by the The Hamill Family Foundation. Joan grew up in Chicago riding in...

AHA Announces 2014 Distance Horse of the Year Award Recipient

by Arabian Horse Association | 12/8/2014 11:45:51 AM

Aurora, Colo. - Arabian horses are known for their endurance, their beauty, and their ability to be versatile and strong. The Arabian Distance horse is no different and the Arabian Horse Association’s (AHA) Distance Horse of the Year award recognizes these attributes and the significant accomplishments of an Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian horse in the distance sports each year. This year, with an impressive field of nominees, only one could be selected and the honor of this...

Emily Wagner and WakeUp Awarded $25,000 Anne L. Barlow Ramsay Grant from The Dressage Foundation

by Jenny Johnson | 12/2/2014 10:43:12 AM

Emily Wagner and WakeUp (Ron Berg) The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that Emily Wagner of Overland Park, KS, and her American Warmblood stallion, WakeUp, have been selected to receive this year's $25,000 Anne L. Barlow Ramsay Grant. The purpose of the Grant is to showcase talented American-bred horses ridden by United States citizens, by providing money to train and compete in Europe. Emily and WakeUp won the 2011 National Championships for six year olds, finished as 2012...

Competitors Gather at Kentucky Horse Park for This Week's US Dressage Finals Presented By Adequan

by Yellow Horse Marketing | 11/4/2014 2:17:54 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Sunny skies, rolling green fields, and the iconic four-board fences of the Kentucky Horse Park welcome the droves of horse vans arriving in Lexington, Ky. for this week's US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, a unique national head-to-head competition showcasing riders and horses competing for top honors at all dressage levels from Training to Grand Prix as well as musical freestyles. This year's competitor roster includes over 400 entries for the US Dressage...

Olivier Philippaerts and Carlito C Top $50,000 International Jumper Speed Final in Washington

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 10/25/2014 8:27:27 AM

Washington, D.C. - Prior to the Puissance Friday night, a $50,000 International Jumper Speed Final was held in a faults converted format with 22 entries and a victory for Olivier Philippaerts (21) of Belgium riding Franz Lens's 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding Carlito C (by Kannan). The pair was one of five entries to clear the course without fault and finished with a time of 54.79 seconds. Olivier Philippaerts and Carlito C (Shawn McMillen Photography) Beezie Madden (USA) and Coral...

USET Foundation Awards Jacqueline B. Mars Training Grant to Matthew Brown

by Phelps Media Group | 10/3/2014 11:30:05 AM

Matthew Brown was the recipient of the 2014 Jacqueline B. Mars Training Grant from the USET Foundation. (Shannon Brinkman) Gladstone, N.J. - The USET Foundation is pleased to announce that the Jacqueline B. Mars National Competition and Training Grant has been awarded to Matthew Brown of Petaluma, California. The grant is given to an Eventing rider who has been identified and recommended by the USEF Eventing Selectors, with an impressive record and potential to represent the United States in...

Arnold Wins Marathon at 2014 FEI World Driving Championships for Singles

by Helen Murray | 9/27/2014 3:58:23 PM

Izsak, Hungary – The United States had mixed fortunes on Saturday’s marathon and now stand 14th in team standings on a total of 301.7 at the 2014 FEI World Driving Championships for Singles. Jacob Arnold led the way for the U.S. as he proved unbeatable to win the marathon and climb into the top 15 individually. Jacob Arnold and Hotspur's Red Rowl (Janos and Zoltan Varaljai) In his World Championship debut, Arnold (Snow Camp, N.C.) drove Karen K. Chandor and John C. Merritt’s...

U.S. Drivers Have Sights Set on Podium Finishes at 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Helen Murray | 9/3/2014 5:00:00 PM

Caen, France - The U.S. Driving Team heads into this week’s FEI World Driving Championships on top form as team members look to capture Team and Individual medals. Held as part of the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the driving competition will take place at La Prairie Racecourse, with dressage being held Thursday and Friday.Then drivers head out on the marathon Saturday and medals will be awarded the conclusion of the cones phase on Sunday. On Wednesday, U.S. drivers Chester...