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Peter Leone Book Signing at the Samshield Booth at the American Gold Cup on Saturday

by Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/14/2012 10:55:20 PM

North Salem, NY − Olympic Silver Medalist, Peter Leone, will be on hand to personalize copies of his new book, Peter Leone's Show Jumping Clinic: Success Strategies for Equestrian Athletes on Saturday, September 15th at 1:00 p.m. at the American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The event will take place at the Samshield Booth overlooking the Grand Prix Arena on the South side of the Main Barn on the Old Salem Farm show grounds. Samshield, the helmet of choice for many of...

U.S. Stands Fourth at the FEI World Driving Championships for Singles Following the Dressage

by Helen Murray | 9/14/2012 3:05:52 PM

Lezirias, Portugal - The United States got off to a quick start at the FEI World Driving Championships for Singles as they stand fourth in the team standings following the first phase of competition with a score of 96.5. Leslie Berndl leads the way for the U.S. after scoring 46.46 in the dressage to stand in sixth place individually. In the Team competition Germany leads on a score of 83.4. While Poland's Bartlomiej Kwiatek leads the Individual championship after scoring 38.53 in the...

Jonathan McCrea Sails In For the Win In the 1.45m Speed Stake Aboard Twisther in Day Two of The American Gold Cup

by Sue Weakley for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/14/2012 9:03:49 AM

Jonathan McCrea and Twisther take the 1.45m Speed Stake (Parker/Russell-The Book LLC) North Salem, NY - The spectacular Old Salem Farm was the backdrop for sensational show jumping action on the second day of The American Gold Cup in North Salem, NY. Forty-six riders took to the field in the warm afternoon sun for the Danbury Porsche Audi $10,000 1.45m Speed Stake held in the Grand Prix ring. Jonathan McCrea edged out the competion on Twisther with a time of 66.156. "You know, I think I'm...

Grand Hunter Champion Awarded to Jennifer Alfano and Miss Lucy For Clean Sweep of High Performance Hunters at Buffalo International Horse Show

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/13/2012 11:16:38 PM

Jennifer Alfano and Miss Lucy made a clean sweep of the High Performance Hunter division at the Buffalo International Horse Show. Not only did the pair capture the division's championship, but they were also awarded the Grand Hunter Championship for their efforts throughout the professional division.(Kendall Bierer/PMG) Buffalo, NY - It was the second day of the 66th Annual Buffalo International Horse Show, and the competition was fierce as the hunter action continued. Today marked the closing...

USEF Network to Air Five Featured Competitions at the 2012 Capital Challenge Horse Show

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc | 9/13/2012 10:52:43 AM

John French was the champion of last year's WCHR Professional Finals. Tune in to see who wins this year! Upper Marlboro, MD – The Capital Challenge Horse Show, presented by The Gochman Family, is pleased to welcome SmartPak Equine as the presenting sponsor of the live streaming video for its 2012 competition. The 2012 Capital Challenge Horse Show will run September 29 through October 7 at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. The show will be streamed live in its...

Jennifer Alfano and Miss Lucy Sweep the High Performance Hunters at 66th Annual Buffalo International Horse Show

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/13/2012 9:07:13 AM

Photo Credit: Jennifer Alfano and Miss Lucy swept the first day of the High Performance Hunters at the Buffalo International Horse Show. "Kendall Bierer/PMG" Buffalo, NY - September 12, 2012 - The Indoor Arena was filled with hunter excitement as the first day of the Buffalo International Horse Show (BIHS) commenced at the Buffalo Equestrian Center. The premier fundraiser for the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center, the BIHS offered an array of hunter classes for all experience levels, seeing...

USEF Weekend Preview September 12, 2012

by The USEF Communications Department | 9/12/2012 3:21:47 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...

2012 WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Finals Prize List Available

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 9/12/2012 1:20:26 PM

Molly Cole and Newport were the WIHS Regional Horse Show Hunter Grand Champions. (Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.) Washington, D.C. - The 2012 WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Finals will take place on October 19-21 at Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. The show is now “C” rated by the USEF and offers fantastic competition for local riders. A very popular stop on the local horse show circuit, the WIHS Regional also offers an alternative way for area...

Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy Ride Red Hot Winning $50,000 Chicago International Hunter Derby

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/12/2012 9:30:01 AM

Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy win the $50,000 Chicago International Hunter Derby.(Aullmyn Photography) Antioch, IL - Jersey Boy and Jennifer Alfano have been red hot since their recent victory as the $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals held in Kentucky last month. Their fire did not stop burning as they blazed the way to the top of the $50,000 Chicago International Hunter Derby, presented by Canadian National Railroad. Alfano and Jersey Boy not only took the first place prize, but...

Youngest Rider in History wins the CN International

by Spruce Meadows Media Services | 9/9/2012 8:00:00 PM

Olivier Philippaerts and Cabrio Van De Heffinck, winner of the CN International Grand Prix. (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB - The biggest day in show jumping saw the youngest CN International winner in History in an exciting finale to the 2012 Spruce Meadows tournament season. With $1,000,000 on the line in the CN International Grand Prix, 30 horse/rider combinations entered the International ring. Round one, designed by Leopoldo Palacios (VEN) saw only one clear round through the...