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Juniors Rule the Day and Night Saturday at Devon

by Veronica J. Finkelstein and Mimi Killian | 5/26/2013 7:35:21 AM

Tori Colvin and Don Juan (The Book Llc.) Devon, PA - Everywhere you looked, riders under the age of 18, known as "juniors," were collecting ribbons Saturday at Devon. The morning kicked off with handy hunter classes. Like all junior hunter classes at Devon the horses in this division were divided into different sections. The first division is by height. Large hunters are 16 hands and over and small hunters are under 16 hands. The second division is by age, with competitors 15 and under in a...

Christine McCrea and Avenir Lead Off at HITS Saugerties, Win $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, Presented by Zoetis

by HITS Communications | 5/25/2013 6:53:17 PM

Tony Hitchcock of HITS presents Christine McCrea and Avenir with top honors after the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, at HITS Saugerties (ESI Photography) Saugerties, NY - Excitement surrounding Week I of the HITS Saugerties Spring and Summer Circuit reached a climax Friday afternoon when 26 riders took to the Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix Stadium to get grand prix competition underway at HITS-on-the-Hudson with the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis. Christine...

Michael Barisone Wins the Grand Prix at KDA CDI3*

by Andrew Minnick | 5/25/2013 5:52:34 PM

Lexington, KY - Michael Barisone & HF victor took top prize at the Kentucky Dressage Association CDI3* Grand Prix on Saturday. On a slightly chilly day at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington HF Victor's 67.66% was enough for the win. Finishing second were Anna Marek & Unico G with 67.17%. Tami Batts & Ranko's 64.149% was good for third.

Stormy Start to Devon: USEF Talent Search

by By Devon Walder for the Devon Horse Show | 5/23/2013 11:34:34 PM

Devon, PA - Despite the rain Thursday afternoon at Devon, competitors in the USEF Talent Search came out ready to ride. The thirteen-jump course was challenging, with a long ride to the first fence, tight turns, and two water obstacles. The riders came prepared, many approaching the course with determination and confidence. Their drive to succeed was evident in both their skill and strategy. The section A competitors took to the ring amidst cloud cover and slight winds. The first few riders...

Kent Farrington takes Third in Rome CSIO5* Speed Class

by Andrew Minnick | 5/23/2013 4:34:57 PM

Rome, Italy - The Rome CSIO5* started off well Thursday for Kent Farrington and Robin Parsky's Blue Angel. The pair finished third in the opening 1.50m Speed Class. With a clear round in 64.77s Farrington and the speedy, agile mare secured their share of the 23,500euro purse and earned a place near the top of a talented field. Winning the class were Great Britain's Scott Brash and Bon Ami, while Italian rider Juan Carlos Garcia gave the hometown crowd something to cheer about and...

Burnett and Little Stand Second and Fifth Following First Day of Competition at the Saumur CCI3*

by Helen Murray | 5/23/2013 2:15:57 PM

Saumur, France - Competition officially kicked off Thursday at the Saumur CCI3* with 17 combinations performing their dressage tests. U.S. entries and Land Rover Competition Grant recipients Hannah Sue Burnett and Marilyn Little rose to the occasion as they propelled themselves into the top five following the first day of competition. Burnett (The Plains, VA) and Jacqueline Mars’ Harbour Pilot were the penultimate combination of the day but proved worth the wait as they scored 48.60 to...

USEF Weekend Preview May 22, 2013

by USEF Communications Department | 5/22/2013 5:12:35 PM

Major equestrian competitions attended by U.S. 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 Equestrian Weekly on Monday for a report of any top finishes by U.S. Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only FEI competitions or USEF Championships within the USA and international FEI...

Taylor Harris Insurance $200,000 Triple Crown Challenge Returns for 2013

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/22/2013 12:12:47 PM

Middleburg, VA - Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) announces the return of the Taylor Harris Triple Crown Challenge. This unique challenge offers a $200,000 top prize for any show jumping rider that can put together back-to-back-to-back wins at three of the nation's most prestigious grand prix events. The first event in the Taylor Harris Triple Crown Challenge, the $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon, takes place in Devon, Pa., on Thursday, May 30th. The second leg is held on...

Wexler wins Atlanta Spring Challenge Grand Prix, Liza Boyd takes Int. Hunter Derby

by Andrew Minnick | 5/20/2013 11:10:25 AM

Conyers, GA - From a field of 21 horses in the $30,000 Atlanta Spring Challenge Grand Prix, Megan Wexler rode Procedure's Inc's Cadence to the top. The Reddick, Florida native took home the lion's share of the prize money with Wilhelm Genn and Happy Z taking second and Frances Land taking third on her own Merlin. In International Hunter Derby action at the Atlanta Spring challenge the top prize went to Elizabeth Boyd & Brunello with Harlod Chopping and Caramo finishing second.

NBC Sports Network to Air The 2013 American Gold Cup

by Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/20/2013 10:14:36 AM

North Salem, New York - Stadium Jumping, Inc. and Old Salem Farm announced today that the 43rd annual American Gold Cup Grand Prix, a CSI4*-World Cup Qualifying competition, will air on NBC Sports Network in a one hour presentation on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 4:30 pm ET. The televised event will provide national high-profile exposure for the event, the sport of show jumping and highlight Westchester County and Old Salem Farm as premier equestrian sports destinations. "Last year it was an all-star...