McLain Ward and Zander (The Book LLC) North Salem, N.Y. – It was Derby Day at Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Show, with hunters and jumpers competing in their own derby classes simultaneously on the show grounds. Victory in the $20,000 Speed Derby of North Salem, Presented by Miller Motorcars went to McLain Ward and Zander, who were clear and fast over the challenging course. Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy had yet another victory in their specialty, the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter...

Old Salem, N.Y. - Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy made it their 27th win in an international hunter derby at Old Salem Farm, taking the top spot in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. They scored 179 in the first round and sat in second place going into the handy round. With a dominating, 200-point performance in the handy, they easily took the win by 22 points. Watch an interview with Jennifer Alfano Second place went to Amanda Steege on Loxley, owned by Finale Partners LLC. They...

Christopher Payne and Harlan (E. Riden/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - Christopher Payne and Harlan were the first to go in today's $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby, and they laid down a score of 92 to set a standard that would not be beat. Their score held up as the highest in the opening round of the derby at the Kentucky Spring Classic and put them on track to eventually clinch the victory. The win today at the Kentucky Horse Park puts Payne two for two in the 2014...

Margie Engle and Royce (Rebecca Walton/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - For the second year in a row, Margie Engle and Royce galloped to victory in the $75,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington, at the Kentucky Spring Classic. This year was different though, as the talented duo had to best a 22-horse jump-off, showcasing not just power, but speed as well. Engle and Royce, owned by Elm Rock Partners LLC, made perfect turns and left each rail in place to finish ahead...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that two horse-and-rider combinations have been awarded Land Rover Competition Grants to compete at the Saumur CCI3* in Saumur, France, May 22-25, 2014. The following combinations will receive Land Rover Competition Grants (in alphabetical order): Elisabeth Halliday (East Sussex, United Kingdom) has withdrawn Deborah Halliday's HHS Cooley from the Saumur CCI3* due to a slight veterinary concern....

Emanuel Andrade and Carboni 3 (Rebecca Walton/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - Rising talent took center stage in the Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Spring Classic, with Emanuel Andrade and Carboni 3 taking home a victory in the High Junior Jumpers. Victoria Colvin took home the second place award with Chanel B2, but earlier in the day she bested some of the best professionals in the business during a 1.45m Open Jumpers aboard Ruby. For the High Junior Jumper class, course designer Michel...

Darragh Kenny and Sans Souci Z (The Book LLC) North Salem, N.Y. – The $35,000 Old Salem Grand Prix was the highlight of the day's competition, and Darragh Kenny (IRL) took home another top prize at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows with Caroline Lloyd's Sans Souci Z. Adam Prudent (FRA) and Vasco placed second, while Candice King (USA) took the next two spots on Pjotter van de Zonnehoeve and Kismet 50. Watch an interview with Darragh Kenny. The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows...

Bella Cramer and Emilio (E.Riden/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - May 16, 2014 - Balancing school or a career with riding and showing is a feat familiar to many Amateur-Owner riders, and it is one that Bella Cramer is handling quite successfully. The High Point University upcoming sophomore and her own Emilio earned back-to-back blue ribbons in the Amateur-Owner 18-35 3'3" HuntersFriday at the Kentucky Spring Classic. Scores of 88 and 89 earned Cramer and Emilio the dual victories over...

Chester Weber & Misdee Wrigley-Miller (Photo's from respective Facebook pages) Windsor, England – “Mr. Dressage” Chester Weber has impressed again, this time with a stellar 31.38 score in the dressage test at the Royal Windsor CAI3*. That score puts Chester and his four-in-hand team more than four penalties ahead of Australia’s Boyd Excell, who is in second place after dressage. Weber’s compatriot Misdee Wrigley-Miller earned a spot in the top ten with 52.80...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and United States Equestrian Team Team Foundation are pleased to announce that, through the efforts of the 2014 Gladstone Dressage Initiative, competitors across all six divisions at the 2014 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp will vie for prize money for the first time in over 10 years. The Initiative, a group of individuals passionate about the future of U.S. Dressage, has raised $155,000 to be...