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Lynn Symansky Locks in a Win at the Adequan USEA Gold Cup & PRO Tour Series CIC3* at The Fork

by USEA | 4/8/2013 11:26:01 AM

This article was originally published at www.useventing.com . Lynn Symansky and Donner won the Adequan USEA Gold Cup & PRO Tour Series CIC3* division at The Fork with a double-clear cross-country round on the final day of competition (Leslie Threlkeld/USEA Photo) Norwood, NC - An exciting day of cross-country in the final phase of the Adequan USEA Gold Cup and PRO Tour Series CIC3* at The Fork in Norwood, North Carolina ended with a race against the clock. Tremaine Cooper’s...

Saer Coulter Honored with 2013 Maxine Beard Award by USET Foundation

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 4/8/2013 9:28:03 AM

Wyeth, Jim and Penny Coulter with George H. Morris, Saer Coulter and Ronnie Beard at the Maxine Beard Award Presentation. (V.Valenti - The Book LLC) Tampa, FL - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce that 21-year-old Saer Coulter of San Francisco, CA, has been selected as the 2013 recipient of the Maxine Beard Show Jumping Rider Award. Coulter was presented with the Maxine Beard Award trophy at the American Invitational on April 6, 2013, at the Raymond James Stadium...

Carlos Munoz and Klouseau Triumph in FEI Intermediare Freestyle Presented by Peacock Ridge

by Jennifer Wood Media and PR | 4/7/2013 3:23:40 PM

Carlos Munoz and Klouseau (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, FL - Carlos Munoz (ESP) and Klouseau had a perfect end to their weekend with a first place finish in the FEI Intermediare Freestyle, presented by Peacock Ridge. Munoz and Klouseau, a twelve-year-old Trakehner gelding owned by Karen Blank, were the last pair to go in the class and scored an impressive 73.550% to leapfrog to the top of the rankings. Evi Strasser (CAN) and Rigaudon Tyme finished second with a score of 70.800%, Shelly...

Mikala Munter Gundersen and My Lady Earn Another Danish Victory in FEI Grand Prix Special 5* Presented by Diamante Farms

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 4/7/2013 3:00:00 PM

Mikala Munter Gundersen and My Lady (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, FL - Following Lars Petersen's victory in Saturday evening's freestyle, Mikala Munter Gundersen collected another top prize in Denmark's honor with My Lady in the FEI Grand Prix Special 5* presented by Diamante Farms. The FEI Grand Prix Special 5* was the final 5* class of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) Wellington 5*, presented by Diamante Farms and hosted at That Stadium at the Palm Beach International...

McLain Takes Third Victory at 2013 $200,000 American Invitational Aboard Rothchild

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 4/7/2013 8:41:15 AM

McLain Ward stands center as the victor of the 2013 Gene Mische American Invitational, while second place Reed Kessler (right) and third place Sharn Wordley (left) celebrate their top three finishes in the class (V.Valenti/The Book LLC) Tampa, FL - For over four decades Raymond James Stadium has been home to the $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm. The class has made history as a tradition and landmark of the showjumping world, and Saturday was no exception. It...

Lars Petersen and Mariett Amaze in FEI Grand Prix Freestyle at Wellington CDI 5* Presented by Diamante Farms

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 4/7/2013 8:22:48 AM

Lars Petersen and Marietta (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, FL - Lars Petersen (DEN) and Mariett emerged victorious from Saturday night's FEI Grand Prix Freestyle 5*. The class was showcased under the lights of The Stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) during the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) Wellington 5*, presented by Diamante Farms. Second place went to Steffen Peters and Legolas 92, and Tina Konyot rode Calecto V to third place. Judges for the class...

Dutton Saves the Best for Last in the Adequan USEA Gold Cup & PRO Tour Series CIC3* Division at The Fork

by USEA | 4/6/2013 4:10:59 AM

This article was originally published at www.useventing.com . Phillip Dutton and Mighty Nice lead the Adequan USEA Gold Cup & PRO Tour Series CIC3* division after dressage (Leslie Threlkeld/USEA Photo) Though the day remained mostly cloudy with the sun making brief appearances, today's weather was much more pleasant than yesterday, and the CIC3* division wrapped up dressage with close scores, many ties, and an exciting two days of jumping to come. Phillip Dutton, competing three horses...

NCEA March Riders of the Month Announced

by Cory Burkarth (University of South Carolina) for NCEA | 4/5/2013 2:07:23 PM

Columbia, SC – The National Collegiate Equestrian Association has selected its Riders of the Month for March, it was announced today. The student-athletes chosen for each of the four events are as follows: • Horsemanship – Lauren DeVoe (New Mexico State) • Reining – McKenzie Lantz (Georgia) • Equitation on the Flat – Katherine Schmidt (South Carolina) • Equitation Over Fences – Katherine Schmidt (South Carolina) New Mexico State’s Lauren...

USEF High Performance Eventing Spring Training Sessions Finish on a High Note

by USEF Communications Department | 4/5/2013 10:35:38 AM

USEF Eventing Team Coach David O'Connor with riders at one of the spring training sessions. (USEF Archives) Lexington, KY - The USEF High Performance Eventing Spring Training Sessions have come to a close and are being regarded as highly successful. USEF Eventing Team Coach David O'Connor worked with the nation's top horses and riders in Aiken, SC, Ocala, FL, Gilroy, CA, Temecula, CA, and Berkshire, UK on their dressage and jumping skills throughout the training sessions, noting marked...

Erin Hass and As Di Chupito Win $10,000 American Invitational Stake at the Tournament of Champions

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 4/5/2013 9:06:12 AM

Erin Haas and As Di Chupito earn the victory during the $10,000 American Invitational Stake Welcome at the Tournament of Champions (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Tampa, FL - It was a muddy morning as the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center welcomed numerous horses to the third day of the Tournament of Champions. The jumpers were able to dodge the effects of the inclement weather as they gathered in the Covered Arena to compete for the top prize at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Thursday saw great opposition as...