Abigail Weiland and Dragon (Phelps Media Group) Parker, Colo . - It was the junior riders' time to shine Friday at the Colorado Horse Park. They had their game faces on as they tackled course designer Scott Starnes' ASPCA Maclay and Junior Hunter courses. The Maclay course assessed the riders' effectiveness while maintaining their position. It included an in-and-out, a rollback, a long approach single oxer, and it tested adjustability with a sharp right turn towards the short side...

Saugerties, N.Y. - Quality Girl is no stranger to clean rounds with Todd Minikus of Loxahatchee, Florida and at the top of her game as of late. Highlighted by their Open Jumper success at Devon last weekend and Friday, winning the HITS $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix the 11-year-old Oldenburg mare continues to shine. Todd Minikus and Quality Girl were the top pair in Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix presented by Zoetis at HITS Saugerties (©ESI Photography) “She’s turning into a...

Laura Linback and Carmina (Phelps Media Group) Wayne, Ill. - Laura Linback and Carmina have not been in a partnership for long, only six months, but they are at the top of their game. Friday afternoon they captured the win in the $5,000 1.30m Open Jumpers, presented by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, during the Showplace Spring Spectacular I. They vaulted to the top of the leader board in an astonishing 37.416 seconds, more than a second ahead of their challengers in a six-horse jump-off. "I...

Janet Hischer and Cutler (Phelps Media Group) Parker, Colo. - Janet Hischer decided to change up her summer plans and come to the Colorado Horse Park this year, and it's already paying off. She and Cutler blazed through a speedy jump-off round in 39.935 seconds and took home first place in the $2,500 Open Jumper 1.30/1.40m on Friday morning in the Kathy and Brad Coors Family Grand Prix Arena. The first to make the jump-off was Nicki Wilcox on J.E.S. Quito, sixth in the order, who ticked a...

Calgary, AB, Canada – The 'National' Tournament, presented by ROLEX, continued with three major competitions in the International Ring at the Spruce Meadows Summer Series. Topping the $85,000 Spectra Energy Cup 1.55m was Eric Lamaze on Powerplay, who were also yesterday's big winners. Earlier in the day, winners included Darragh Kenny (IRL) with his first-ever International Ring victory and McLain Ward, who added another first place prize to the two he earned on Wednesday....

Calgary, AB, Canada – In a day packed full of show jumping, three top athletes posted victories in the International Ring on the opening day of the Spruce Meadows 'National' Tournament. In the $85,000 ATB Financial Cup 1.55m, Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Powerplay were victorious. McLain Ward (USA) had two wins today, and Shane Sweetnam (IRL) was also honored in awards presentations. The 'National' Tournament presented by Rolex is the first of five in the Summer Series and runs...

Rebecca Hart and Schroeter's Romani on Tuesday (SusanJStickle.com) Gladstone, N.J. - The USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship continued on Wednesday with all 24 competitors performing their second tests of the week. Before the Ground Jury of Adrienne Pot, David Schmutz, and Kristi Wysocki, riders demonstrated the FEI Individual Tests in their respective grade to earn a further 40% of their championship score in the Dick and Jane Brown Arena at the historic USET Foundation...

Saumur, France - The United States has fielded an exciting team for this week’s Saumur CAIO4*, which will run June 5-9, in Saumur, France. Chester Weber, Lisa Stroud, and Misdee Wrigley-Miller have their sights set on top Team and Individual placings in Four-in-Hand competition, while Laurie Astegiano will represent the U.S. as an Individual in the Pony Team division. Weber on his way to a win last year in Saumur (Photo Courtesy of Chester Weber) Weber (Ocala, Fla.) heads to Saumur on...

Gladstone, N.J. - The USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship and Selection Trial for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team kicked-off on Tuesday in the Dick and Jane Brown Arena at the USET Foundation Headquarters, with 23 of the 24 entries completing the FEI Team Tests in their respective grades and earning the first 40% of their championship score. For the majority of the day competitors, officials and spectators enjoyed picturesque...

Devon, Pa. – The 2014 Devon Horse Show & Country Fair completed its final day of competition on Sunday with breeding classes featured in the famous Dixon Oval in Devon, PA. Showcasing the best horses and riders in the country, the Devon Horse Show hosted 11 days of top-tier competition across multiple breeds and disciplines from May 22-June 1.? William Howland Best Handler (The Book LLC) In-hand breeding classes showcased the young horses Sunday morning, starting with the Pennsylvania...