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USEF Submits Entries for the 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final

by USEF Communications Department | 4/6/2015 4:00:47 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has submitted the entries for the 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final in Las Vegas, Nev., April 15-19, with a total of 14 horses declared for competition and an athlete substitution. The following combinations will represent the United States at the 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final (listed in qualifying order from their respective leagues): North American East Coast League Todd Minikus (Loxahatchee, Fla.) will ride...

USEF Submits Entries for the 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final

by Helen Murray | 4/6/2015 3:27:11 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has updated the entry for the 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final in Las Vegas, Nev., April 15-19, with a total of 14 horses declared for competition and an athlete substitution. The following combinations will represent the United States at the 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final (listed in qualifying order from their respective leagues): North American East Coast League Todd Minikus (Loxahatchee, Fla.) will ride Two...

McLain Ward and HH Carlos Z Victorious in $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/29/2015 5:14:48 AM

McLain Ward and HH Carlos Z (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - McLain Ward (USA) and Double H Farm's HH Carlos Z won the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* in front of a packed house at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) Saturday night to conclude International show jumping at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Forty of the circuit's best horses and riders representing 13 different countries jumped for the winter's top prize. Daniel Bluman (COL) and Conconcreto...

Eric Lamaze and Rosana du Park Race to Victory in $34,000 1.45m Speed to Start WEF 12

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/26/2015 10:14:05 AM

Wellington, Fla. - The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) began its twelfth and final week of competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Wednesday with a win for Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Artisan Farms and Torrey Pines Stable's Rosana du Park in the $34,000 1.45m FEI speed class. Abigail McArdle (USA) galloped to second place with Cosma 20; McLain Ward (USA) and Azibantos finished third. Eric Lamaze and Rosana du Park (SportFot) Steve Stephens (USA) is the...

Paige Johnson and Dakota Win $127,000 Engel & Völkers Grand Prix CSI 4*

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/22/2015 9:55:19 AM

Paige Johnson and Dakota (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - USA's Paige Johnson and Dakota were the big winners in the $127,000 Engel & Völkers Grand Prix CSI 4* at "Saturday Night Lights" in week 11 at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Competing in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), Johnson won a four-horse jump-off, beating out trainer Kent Farrington (USA) with Gazelle in second. Ramiro Quintana (ARG) and Whitney placed third;...

Eric Lamaze Scores Fifth Victory in 2015 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/20/2015 11:14:10 AM

Eric Lamaze and Fine Lady 5 (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Eric Lamaze (CAN) secured an incredible fifth victory in the Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Thursday. Lamaze began the 12-week circuit by winning four Challenge Cup classes in a row. He won in weeks one and two with Artisan Farms LLC and Torrey Pines Stable's Rosana du Park. He then topped weeks three and four with Artisan Farms LLC's Fine Lady 5. In the eleventh week of...

Kimberly Herslow and Rosmarin Sweep FEI CDI1* at Global Dressage Festival 7

by Carly Weilminster for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/22/2015 8:29:55 PM

Kimberly Herslow and Rosmarin (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Kimberly Herslow (USA) and Rosmarin swept the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival Week 7 FEI CDI1* competition presented by Mission Control, handily winning all three classes in the Small Tour. The pair won the FEI Intermediaire 1 Freestyle CDI1* today with a 75.525%. Ayden Uhlir (USA) aboard Sjapoer finished in second with a 71.350%, and Tina Irwin (CAN) and Fancy That placed third receiving a 71.100%. Competition will...

Jessica Springsteen and Davendy S Victorious In $34,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m Speed at WEF

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/20/2015 8:30:25 PM

Jessica Springsteen and Davendy S (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Stone Hill Farm's Davendy S jumped to victory in the $34,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m speed class on Friday afternoon at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Jumping in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), Springsteen jumped the fastest clear round out of 73 entries to beat out Andrew Ramsay (USA) and Welfare (2nd) and Lillie Keenan (USA) with Balance...

Elizabeth Traband and Jennifer Brennan Win $7,500 M&S Tuff Rider-Equine Couture Children’s and Adult Jumper Classics

by HITS E-News | 2/2/2015 9:59:46 PM

Jennifer Brennan, riding Shannondell Farm, Incplace first in the Saturday, January 31, 2015 $7,500 M&S/TuffRider-Equine Couture Child Jumper High (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - Riders competed under the lights in the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium last week in the $7,500 Marshall & Sterling/TuffRider-Equine Couture Children’s and Adult Jumper Classics Saturday night at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala. Danny Foster of Milton, Ontario, designed the 15 effort course set at 1.10 meters....

Georgina Bloomberg and Lilli Win $127,000 Adequan® Grand Prix CSI 3*

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/25/2015 7:54:47 AM

Georgina Bloomberg and Lilli (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Georgina Bloomberg guided Gotham Enterprizes LLC's 11-year-old Brandenburg mare, Lilli (Lefevre x Diamir), to the big win in Saturday night's $127,000 Adequan® Grand Prix CSI 3* at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. In a five-horse, all-American jump-off, Bloomberg topped the class over Laura Chapot and ISHD Dual Star (2nd), Wilton Porter with Diamonte Darco (3rd), Schuyler Riley and Dobra de...