A new stallion has just been added to the National Reining Horse Association’s (NRHA) list of million dollar sires. Grays Starlight (Peppy San Badger x Docs Starlight), owned by Polo Ranch in Marietta, OK, has just broken into the elite group. Grays Starlight’s offspring earnings now total $1,007,713.58. Some of Grays Starlight’s top money earners include Starlights Wrangler with $125,966.10 in lifetime earnings, Hit The Lights with $112,925.51, Smart Starbuck with $60,045.00, and Spooks Rey...

Iron Spring Farm’s legendary KWPN stallion Contango passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2007. Retired from competition, the handsome dark bay stallion died peacefully in his pasture. He was 18 years old and the only Preferent stallion in North America. He leaves a lasting legacy of numerous sons and daughters reaching the grand prix ranks in both dressage and jumping. “Even though he was getting older, you’re never ready for something like this,” said Mary Alice Malone, who rode Contango to...

Hilltop Farm, Inc., is proud to present the American Hanoverian Society (AHS) Stallion, Mare and Foal Inspection on July 14, and the ISR/Oldenburg NA Mare and Foal Inspection on August 25, at Hilltop Farm in Colora, MD. These venues are open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. This is an invaluable opportunity to see the future superstars of tomorrow, today. Top breeders from the East Coast will bring the cream of the crop of foals, mares and stallions to be evaluated by their...

At this year's prestigious Upperville Colt and Horse Show, Shawn Casady of Tennessee had a phenomenal week. Casady trains with Bill Schaub at Over the Hill Farm of Sanford, FL. Casady rode seven ponies to ribbons and tricolors and was named the Best Child Rider on a Pony this year. In the Small Pony Hunter division, Casady rode Blue Crush for owner Annastelle Cohen. Blue Crush won two classes and was named the champion of the division. Casady won the Medium Pony Hunter championship on Dark...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has formed a partnership with a newly developed equine product manufacturer, GumBits, to sponsor the 2007 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions, presented by Paul Miller Auto Group. In addition, GumBits continues their commitment to the sport of dressage by also being a new supporter of the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Championship, presented by Collecting Gaits Farm. As part of their sponsorship, GumBits...

Lexington, KY – In an effort to continue to grow and promote young rider competitions, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has partnered with Platinum Performance, Inc. to develop a special co-branded identity for the Platinum Performance / USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Program. As the USEF’s “Official Sports Nutrition Supplement Company” and the title sponsor of the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Program that includes championships on both the East and West Coasts, Platinum...

Showplace Productions is pleased to announce that the Wachovia Showplace Spring Spectacular II horse show, held from June 19-24, at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL, is part of the $80,000 Rider Bonus series. The highlight of the spring show is the $50,000 Wachovia Securities Grand Prix on Saturday, June 23, which will feature some of the best show jumpers in the Midwest. The Rider Bonus series is divided among three divisions from 12 participating Showplace Productions shows, including...

The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation is pleased to announce that Bonnie Mosser and Merloch were presented with the 2007 Gladstone Trophy on Sunday at the Jersey Fresh CCI***, which ran from May 31-June 3. The Gladstone Trophy is awarded to the highest-placed American rider at the USEF CCI*** Spring Championship, held at the Jersey Fresh CCI***. In addition to being the highest-placed American, Mosser was also the overall victor of the division, finishing on a score of 48.7....

Lexington, KY - There were USEF funded showjumpers at three different European horse shows over the weekend of June 1-3 and strong performances were turned in at each venue. The highlight of the weekend was US riders winning classes in two different countries on Saturday. At the CSIO in St. Gallen, Switzerland, May 31-June 3, the US Team was third in the Samsung Super League Nation’s Cup on Friday. The next day at St. Gallen Richard Spooner and Ace jumped their way to top honors in the LGT...

Amy Dragoo (Bonnie Mosser on Merloch winning the Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event CCI***. ) The rain held off for most of the day for the finale of the Jersey Fresh Three Day Event, but everyone appreciated the break in the weather. Sally Ike’s show jumping tracks proved challenging yet fair and major changes in the standing of each division would unfold as the day went on. There were plenty of surprises in the Advanced Horse Trials division which was serving as a selection division for the...