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Lake Placid Horse Shows are Fabulous and Fine In 2009

by By Marty Bauman | 3/11/2009 3:01:00 PM

The Lake Placid and I Love New York Horse Shows return to the charming village of Lake Placid, NY, June 23-28, and June 30-July 5, and feature every level of competition from children under six competing in the lead line division to Olympic veterans competing in the grand prix—the pinnacle of equestrian show jumping competition. The two-week long horse show series is one of the most highly regarded stops on the nation's hunter/jumper circuit. The Lake Placid Horse Shows include two grand...

The Capital Challenge Horse Show Hosts Monarch International Equitation Weekend

by By Michelle Bloch | 9/18/2008 10:17:00 AM

The Capital Challenge Horse Show is proud to open the 2008 show with the prestigious Monarch International Equitation Weekend. The Monarch International Equitation Weekend will take place on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28, kicking off the nine-day show held September 27-October 5 at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. The best hunt seat equitation riders in the country will come together to compete in flat and over-fence classes. Saturday’s events will...

2008 National Reining Horse Association Derby Features Amazing Athletes and Great Entertainment

by By Christa Morris | 6/23/2008 1:44:00 PM

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly presents the 2008 NRHA Derby at Oklahoma State Fair Park June 23-28. The Derby is one of two major events presented by NRHA each year in Oklahoma City. It is the association’s premiere event for the world’s best four-, five-, and six-year-old reining horses, their exhibitors, and their owners. The 2008 NRHA Derby is a great experience for all horse lovers. Bring the whole family for plenty of reining excitement with free admission Monday,...

ICP Jumping Symposium, Eventing Judges Dressage Continuing Education Clinic, and Young Event Horse Judging Seminar to be Held in January 2008

by By Amy Daum | 11/15/2007 11:45:00 AM

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) will again host the ICP Jumping Symposium in Florida, this year on January 28, to be followed by an Eventing Judges Dressage Continuing Education Clinic and a Young Event Horse (YEH) Judging Seminar on January 29 and 30. All three days are open to the public at Betsy Watkins' Longwood South in Ocala. Anyone interested—riders, owners, breeders, instructors, judges—is welcome. The ICP Jumping Symposium will focus on teaching and riding...

Steinwedell-Carvin Profits in the Peak Building Systems $25,000 High Prairie Grand Prix

by By Christine DeHerrera | 7/19/2007 10:57:00 AM

Francie Steinwedell-Carvin came all the way from California to claim first place in the Peak Building Systems $25,000 High Prairie Grand Prix at the Colorado Horse Park on Saturday night, July 14. Steinwedell-Carvin, who has represented the United States internationally, bested a field of 26 other top riders from Mexico, Canada, Arizona, Illinois, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado. She now becomes eligible for the $100,000 bonus if she can win the next two grand prix at the Colorado Horse Park on...

Adair Moses and Aedan Mooney Take the Lead at the 2023 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/25/2023 7:00:00 AM

San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – Competition kicked off Monday at the 2023 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West (JHNC) with talented young riders and their exceptional horses tackling the first tests of the three-phase competition. Aedan Mooney and Verona. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Competitors in the 3’3” sections completed their classic rounds on Monday morning on the grass in the beautiful Oaks International Grand Prix Field. With the first...

Junior and Pony Riders Invited to Get Creative With TEAM USA Nations Cup Poster Contest

by Emily Riden for Phelps Media Group, Inc | 2/11/2014 11:00:56 AM

Wellington, FL -As Nations Cup Night draws near, the United States Equestrian Team is calling on the sports youngest fans to get creative and show their support. On Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 24, Junior and pony riders are invited to make and submit a poster for the third annual "TEAM USA Poster Contest." Poster making supplies will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days at the Winter Equestrian Festival Pony Pavilion Covered Seating Area located near rings 11 and 12....

Watch the IEA National Equestrian Finals Live

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/26/2012 6:32:23 PM

Wellington, FL - The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Western Finals will be streamed in real-time Thursday through Saturday (June 28-30) from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Watch over 200 IEA student-riders in action as they compete as part of the NRHA Derby. You can see the ribbon ceremonies, too. Visit the IEA website ( www.rideiea.org ) on Thursday, June 28 to see the competition schedule for the weekend. Log on to NRHAderby.com and select the arena (either COLISEUM LIVE WEBCAST or...

USEF Weekend Preview February 29, 2012

by The USEF Communications Department | 2/29/2012 4:52:16 PM

Major Equestrian competitions attended by US 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 the USEF Week in Review on Monday for a report of any top finishes by US Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only FEI competitions within the USA and international FEI competitions in...

Jeff Ayers and Abercrombie Dominate at Vermont Summer Festival

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | 7/29/2011 2:00:42 PM

Jeff Ayers and Abercrombie won the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 28, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Jeff Ayers and Abercrombie dominated both rounds of competition to win the popular $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby held Thursday, July 28, at the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Abercrombie is already an experienced winner at the Derby format and proved it by posting the first...