Lexington, KY -- August 13, 2015 -- Katie Tyler of North Kingstown, RI, has been named the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for July. Tyler competes in the Amateur-Owner division in the East Conference of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series. She earned the award after earning top placings with her horse Seattle 6 at the Vermont Summer Festival Series in East Dorset VT. Their strong showing in July catapulted them into the lead in the year-long division standings. The...

Jennifer Alfano and Castle topped round two of the 2015 USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Championship. Lexington, KY - August 12, 2015 - It was nearly one year ago that Jennifer Alfano spotted Castle in a schooling ring in Houston, Texas. Fellow professional rider Tracy Fenney was aboard the bay gelding, and after Alfano saw him take two jumps, she knew that she wanted to be the rider in his saddle. Her instincts proved correct as she topped the 2015 USHJA Pre-Green Hunter Incentive leader board...

Aachen, Germany – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team arrived at the renowned venue in Germany to take part in the Aachen CICO3*, August 12-14. Though the Nations Cup is not part of the FEI European Championships Aachen 2015, which is hosting the disciplines of dressage, driving, jumping, reining, and vaulting, a field of top international eventing combinations ensures a challenging competition. Nine teams are set for the start of the Aachen CICO3*. The U.S. team consists of Lynn Symansky...

Aachen, Germany – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team arrived at the renowned venue in Germany to take part in the Aachen CICO3*, August 12-14. Though the Nations Cup is not part of the FEI European Championships Aachen 2015, which is hosting the disciplines of dressage, driving, jumping, reining, and vaulting, a field of top international eventing combinations ensures a challenging competition. Nine teams are set for the start of the Aachen CICO3*. The U.S. team consists of Lynn Symansky...

Millbrook, N.Y. – The second annual $5,000 Charles Owen Award was presented by former Olympian and U.S. Chef d’Equipe David O’Connor at the benefit luncheon at the Millbrook Horse Trials on Sunday, August 2. USEF high performance athletes with David O'Connor O’Connor presented this year’s award to United States Equestrian Federation’s (USEF) high-performance eventing riders. Several of these top riders are regular competitors at the Millbrook Horse Trials...

Scott Stewart and Evermore rank first on the opening day of the 2015 USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Championship. (Kendall Bierer) Lexington, Kentucky - August 11, 2015 - In its third year, the USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Championship has reached record numbers with 160 horse and rider combinations vying for the coveted 2015 championship title. It was Scott Stewart who topped the field on the open day, showing Rivers Edge's Evermore to the pinnacle of the placings for the opening round of...

Gladstone, NJ - August 12, 2015 - In the spring of 2014, Margaret H. Duprey and The Barnfield Foundation launched The Jonathan Wentz Memorial Challenge for High Performance Para Dressage to help raise $800,000 for the discipline. Through the challenge, Duprey and The Barnfield Foundation each pledged up to $200,000, matching dollar for dollar, gift commitments of $4,000 and above. This month the goal was reached, providing the Para Dressage High Performance program with critical funding. "I am...

Bridgehampton, NY – May 20, 2015 – The 40th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 23-30, to showcase the highest levels of equestrian show jumping competition. The Hampton Classic features six show rings, a Boutique Garden with more than 70 vendors, and a wide selection of dining options and a Farmer’s Market, all on its 60-acre show grounds. "Whether you are a rider, supporter or spectator, there is something for everyone at the Hampton...

Aurora, Colo. August 10, 2015 - In May, the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) announced the invited presence of Arabian horses at the esteemed Rolex Central Park Horse Show in New York City, NY, September 23 - 27, 2015. Arabian horses will take center stage Wednesday evening, September 23 on opening night at the Rolex Central Park Horse Show. The athleticism and diversity of the breed will be shown through a variety of classes. Tickets for the Arabian U.S. Open evening are now on sale and can be...

(Photo: Jeff Janson) Aurora, Colo. - June 16, 2015 – The Canadian National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show returns to Brandon, Manitoba for the fifth year in a row. Join the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) as they celebrate the beauty and versatility of Arabian & Half-Arabian horses, in Canadian style. The show begins, Sunday, August 16 and runs through Saturday, August 22 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. Standing alone as the only AHA championship show that offers...