Coming on the heels of a wildly-successful inaugural season in 2014, California Dreaming Productions has now announced its 2015 CDI schedule, which includes the renewal of three international dressage competitions. The Mid-Winter Dressage Fair CDI-W/Y/J/U-25 will be held February 20 - 22 in Burbank, as well as back-to-back shows in San Juan Capistrano with the Capistrano Dressage International CDI-W/Y/J/U-25 on March 20 - 22 and the Festival of the Horse CDI 3*/Y/J/U-25, March 26 - 28. For the...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce a partnership with Hermès USA as Hermès becomes the sponsor of the U.S. Show Jumping Team. The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team will first appear at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by G&C Farm at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival on February 28. The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team will also compete at additional Furusiyya FEI Nations Cups and the 2014 Alltech FEI...

Del Mar, California - At the Del Mar National CDI3* over the weekend (April 25-28) Guenter Seidel and Jan Ebling took turns at the top. In the FEI Grand Prix test it was Seidel, aboard Coral Reef Wylea that took the prize, but barely. Seidel's 72.511% was just enough to beat Ebling's 72.489% In the Freestyle competition Ebling and Rafalca got one for themselves by scoring 76.125%, more than enough to earn the win over Seidel's 73.950% For more from the Del Mar National Horse Show go...

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...

Ferrell, Dr. M. Craig Age 62 of Franklin, TN. Passed away May 28, 2012. An orthopaedic surgeon for 33 years. Dr. Ferrell is preceded in death by parents, Joel & Rosemary Vogel Ferrell. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lorraine T. Ferrell; sons, Aaron (Tanya) Ferrell & Jonathan Ferrell; grandchildren, Kate & Michael Cannon Ferrell; brother, Jack & wife Patty; sister, Karen. Funeral Mass was held 2 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 2015 West...

Southern Saddlebred Sales and UPHA Chapter 8 Horse Show Join Forces April 26th - 28th Southern Saddlebred Sales inaugural event is scheduled for the last weekend in April. The Spring Sale already has consignments from Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Tennessee. “We currently have around 100 entries, which we feel is a strong first sale, and we are especially pleased with the...

Bridgehampton, NY — In response to an unprecedented demand to ride in its two Lead Line classes, the Hampton Classic Horse Show has expanded its Lead Line division to accommodate an additional 25 entries. The 36th annual Hampton Classic, which takes place August 28 – September 4, hosts Lead Line classes for riders age 2-4 and age 5-7 on its Opening Day on Sunday, August 28. The Lead Line classes are held in the Classic’s famed Grand Prix Ring and are judged by three-time...

Middleburg, VA — Since 1853, equestrians, horse breeders and spectators have gathered under the Grafton oaks in Upperville, VA, to admire some of the nation’s most talented horses and riders. The Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS) is the oldest horse show in America. It was founded to encourage better breeding of horses. The one-day show, which began with a few breeding classes, has grown into a weeklong tradition with classes for children, adults and families. Each year beneath the oaks at...

Lexington, KY - Mark your calendar, plan the party and get the big screen ready! For the first time in its history, the Rolex Equestrian Championships presented by Land Rover will air LIVE on NBC Sports, Sunday, May 1, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT. With the support of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Equestrian Events, Inc., organizer of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, NBC Sports will broadcast the final show jumping rounds LIVE, alongside taped...

Lexington, KY - Following their Committee Meeting on March 29, the Eligible Eventing Athletes Committee decided that they would like to have another opportunity to interview the two short-listed candidates for the position of U.S. Eventing Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor, which becomes available in 2013. Leslie Law and David O'Connor were named to the Short List by a Search Committee earlier this month. The Eligible Eventing Athletes Committee considered the applicants and decided they wanted...