Lexington, KY -The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has updated the competition schedule for the 2012 Show Jumping European Young Rider Tour. Additionally, up to two individual Junior Riders will contest the same competitions on the Junior Rider Tour. The 2012 Show Jumping European Young and Junior Rider Tour will consist of the following competitions: CSIOY and CSIOJ Bonheiden (BEL): May 17-20, 2012 CSIOY and CSIOJ Reims (FRA): May 31-June 3, 2012 CSIOY and CSIOJ Hagen (GER): June...

Major Equestrian competitions attended by US athletes, both domestic and overseas, are listed in this weekly preview. Please look below to find competition listings by discipline* and breed. We hope you will follow the competitions that most interest you, but check the USEF Week in Review on Monday for a report of any top finishes by US Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only FEI competitions within the USA and international FEI competitions in...

Ashley Holzer of Canada and Pop Art (Susan J. Stickle) Wellington, FL - International riders will once again be featured at the $15,000 Wellington Dressage Classic CDI***, presented by the Chesapeake Dressage Institute, to be held March 15-18 at the Global Dressage Festival (GDF) Stadium in Wellington, Fl. Riders from the United States and several nations including: Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, and Germany will be competing. The FEI Grand Prix Freestyle class will once again be...

Each month Classic Equine Equipment will spotlight an equine charitable organization through their newsletter, "Little Bits," in an effort to increase awareness of those people and groups that give back to our hooved companions. Any "Little Bits" reader who submits to Classic Equine Equipment proof of donation to the organization within 30 days of newsletter publication will be matched at a rate of 25%. Classic Equine Equipment will donate a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $1,000 each month to...

Wellington, FL – Jim Koford showed off his winning style at the Global Dressage Festival’s inaugural show, the Wellington Dressage CDI W, riding into the winner’s circle in the Grand Prix Freestyle aboard Pharaoh and placing second in the Grand Prix Special on Rhett. Koford was excited about his horses and the new facility, and the smile on his face and his great attitude also helped him ride away with the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award. “I am so happy to be here...

Scott Brash and Sanctos Van Het Gravenhof Shine in $200,000 FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix CSI 4* Presented by The Bainbridge Companies Great Britain's Scott Brash guided Sanctos Van Het Gravenhof to victory in Saturday night's $200,000 FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix CSI 4* presented by The Bainbridge Companies at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). In a suspenseful jump-off, Brash beat out Richard Spooner (USA) and Cristallo, and Kent Farrington (USA) and Voyeur, who...

Charlie Jacobs and Flaming Star (Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com) Wellington, FL and East Aurora, NY - March 11, 2012 - Charlie Jacobs of Deeridge Farm proved himself as an all-weather rider during Week IX of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. Thunderstorms approaching the International Ring caused Saturday's $15,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame High Amateur-Owner Classic to be split into two days, but not before Charlie Jacobs and CMJ Sport Horse's Flaming Star produced a...

Scott Brash and Sanctos van het Gravenhof (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - Great Britain's Scott Brash guided Sanctos Van Het Gravenhof to victory in Saturday night's $200,000 FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix CSI 4* presented by The Bainbridge Companies at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). In a suspenseful jump-off, Brash beat out Richard Spooner (USA) and Cristallo, and Kent Farrington (USA) and Voyeur, who finished second and third. Sponsored by the Bainbridge Companies,...

Gulfport, MS - The Gulf Coast Winter Classics recently showcased the hunters in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, and Grand Bay, AL based Holly Shepherd had a “Triompf” victory for owner Sarah Patterson. However, this year’s event featured an unusual twist; the beautiful and technical Derby course was based on the design submission from 13 year-old Sarah Clifton Yandell of Memphis, TN. Showtime Jump Company, LLC’s owner Allen Rheinheimer is best known for his...

Richard Spooner and Billy Bianca (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - California's Richard Spooner and Billy Bianca led the victory gallop in Friday afternoon's $32,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Classic at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). California native Ashlee Bond followed in a close second with her mount Apache, while Great Britain's Scott Brash and Bon Ami finished third. The ninth week of competition at the FTI WEF, sponsored by the Bainbridge Companies , will continue...