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Ashlee Bond and Chivas Z Kick Off Kentucky Summer Horse Shows with 1.40m Open Jumper Victory

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/27/2011 5:24:41 PM

Ashlee Bond and Chivas Z won the 1.40m Open Jumper class at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show (Photo: Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com). Lexington, KY - It was beautiful and sunny for the opening day of the Kentucky Summer Horse Shows at the Kentucky Horse Park. Today, riders gathered at the Walnut Ring to compete for top prizes in the Open Jumper classes. Ashlee Bond and Chivas Z were the big winners, claiming the victory in the 1.40m Open Jumper class with the fastest clear effort. In the 1.35m...

EquiFit, inc. Introduces 'Get EquiFitted' Pilot Program

by USEF Communications Department | 7/27/2011 11:22:14 AM

McLain Ward and Rothchild, Winter Equestrian Festival 2011. Lexington, KY - EquiFit, inc., makers of distinctive high-performance equine products, announces the new 'Get EquiFitted' program for riders at the 2011 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) from July 27-31, 2011. The 'Get EquiFitted' program will be offered to the top-placing Junior and Young Rider Individual Show Jumping competitor who is wearing...

Young Equestrians Shine at AjPHA Youth World Championship Paint Horse Show

by Michelle Reichert/APHA | 7/25/2011 4:50:25 PM

13-year-old Drew Rogers finishes the year strong by winning the All-Around 13 & Under award (Photo courtesy APHA). Fort Worth, TX — The dust has settled on the 2011 American Junior Paint Horse Association’s (AjPHA) Youth World Championship Paint Horse Show, which was held June 24 – July 2, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas at Will Rogers Memorial Center. The AjPHA Youth World Show showcased the talent of both the Paint Horse breed and the young people who...

Kentucky Summer Horse Shows Kick Off Wednesday, July 27, 2011

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/25/2011 10:44:39 AM

Hunt Tosh and Lone Star won the 2010 $100,000 Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals (Photo: Rebecca Walton/PMG). Lexington, KY - The 2011 Kentucky Summer Horse Shows will begin this Wednesday and run for two weeks, followed by the USEF Pony Finals, the Bluegrass Festival Classic, and the KHJA Horse Show. The Kentucky Summer Horse Show will be held July 27-31, 2011, and will be followed by the Kentucky Summer Classic, scheduled for August 3-7, 2011. The North American...

Sussex County Horse Show – Celebrating 75th Year – Continues Tradition of Diverse Horse Breeds and Disciplines

by Nicole Mandracchia | 7/25/2011 10:00:28 AM

Hillary Dobbs, aboard Corlet, Grand Prix winner at the 2010 Sussex County Farm and Horse Show (Reflections Photography Inc.) Augusta, NJ - Steeped in tradition, the A-rated Sussex County Farm and Horse Show is preparing to celebrate its 75th year. Located in Augusta, NJ, the horse show runs simultaneously with the New Jersey State Fair held from August 5-14, 2011. What makes this horse show especially unique is it feature classes for many different disciplines and breeds, including Quarter...

Another Adequan USEA Gold Cup Victory for Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin N'Juice

by From the USEA | 7/25/2011 8:22:49 AM

Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin N'Juice (Photo: USEA) Kalispell, MO - After a rollercoaster day of extreme highs and lows, the 10th anniversary of the Event at Rebecca Farm in beautiful Kalispell, Montana wrapped up today with a nail-biting climax in the CIC3*, part of the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series. Though Allison Springer and her longtime partner Arthur had a ten-point lead heading into today's show jumping, victory wasn't yet in their grasp, and because the Irish gelding is notoriously...

Charleston Summer Classics – Hunters Rule Finale Week

by Classic Company | 7/24/2011 3:38:31 PM

Julie Curtin and Vince (Flashpoint Photography). Johns Island, SC — The final week of the Charleston Summer Classics held at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center was much like an adventure packed vacation itinerary, one moment you’re enjoying the sport with friendly competitive rivals- then shopping together for the social gatherings. This was also the week where the Wee Warriors of the Pony divisions battled for the coveted titles of Grand Pony Kahuna and the glory of being named Most...

Springer Jumps One Step Closer to Gold Cup Victory at Rebecca Farm

by From the USEA | 7/24/2011 8:33:00 AM

Allison Springer and Arthur maintained their lead in the CIC3* division adding only 0.8 time faults to her score (Photo: Emily Daily/Josh Walker). Nearly 8,000 spectators arrived at the Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana on Saturday morning to enjoy a day of cross-country action as the upper-level riders galloped around Capt. Mark Phillips’ course. While the eventing fans set up their picnics and lawn chairs on the massive hill overlooking the entire course,...

$20,000 USHJA Hunter Derby Brings Tradition, Excitement to Grand Prix Ring at Horse Shows by the Bay

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/23/2011 11:00:28 AM

Kelley Farmer and Clearly (Photo: Katie Anich/PMG). Traverse City, MI - With few clouds in the sky and a light breeze, it was a lovely afternoon for the $20,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at Horse Shows by the Bay Series III. The Flintfields Horse Park grounds were buzzing all day with excitement for the evening's event, which challenged 21 entries with a traditional course in the Grand Prix ring. Kelley Farmer made a clean sweep of the top four spots on Clearly Credit, Praise, Red...

Springer Sweeps Dressage at Rebecca Farm

by From the USEA | 7/23/2011 8:48:00 AM

After a brief bone-chilling downpour early this morning at the Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana, the competition heated up on the first day of competition for the CIC3*, CCI2*, CIC2*, Advanced, Intermediate, a few Preliminary divisions, and the Training Three-Day. The chilly temperatures today made for some fresh horses, many of whom have been training in sweltering temperatures at their homes during the weeks prior to the competition. Many of the horses were a bit exuberant with the...