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U.S. Stars and Stripes Teams Eye Top Finishes in Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by Scotiabank at CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’

by USEF Communications Department | 6/12/2014 12:17:02 PM

Charlie Jayne & Chill R Z at the 2012 Devon Horse Show (The Book LLC) Calgary, Alberta - The United States heads into Friday’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by Scotiabank with high hopes of top performances in the feature competition of the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’. The U.S. will be represented by two teams, the Stars Team who have drawn third in the order and the Stripes Team who will jump first, with the Stars Team as the declared point team. They will...

McLain Ward Takes Top Two Spots in $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix, Presented by The Kincade Group, Merrill Lynch

by Jennifer Woode Media, Inc. | 5/18/2014 9:41:58 PM

North Salem, N.Y. – The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows came to a successful conclusion with their highlight event, the $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix, presented by The Kincade Group, Merrill Lynch. McLain Ward rode to first and second place with HH Cannavaro and HH Carlos Z, both owned by Double H Farm, over a prestigious field of horses and riders. After two weeks of top finishes, Darragh Kenny won the $20,000 Leading Jumper Rider Award, presented by Houlihan Lawrence. Today's...

Geoffrey Hesslink Rides to Top of $5,000 Equitation Challenge at Old Salem

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/11/2014 2:51:14 PM

North Salem, N.Y. – Equitation and hunters were the main draw in the schedule today at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Show. Some of the best junior riders in the country went head to head in the $5,000 Equitation Challenge, presented by EquiFit, inc. Geoffrey Hesslink of Shelburne, VT, rode Belano V to the top of the standings over 26 entries. The Grand Amateur-Owner Hunter Championship was awarded to Bridget Hallman of Oyster Bay, NY, riding Do Tell. Watch an interview with Geoffrey...

Saddle Seat World Cup Trials Applications Are Due September 3rd

by USEF Communications Department | 8/28/2013 1:35:09 PM

Lexington, KY - Anyone interested in being on the 2014 US Saddle Seat World Cup Team has until Tuesday to take the first step. The United States Equestrian Federation is looking for 12 riders (five team members and one alternate for both the three- and five-gaited sections) to represent the United States in the prestigious international saddle seat equitation competition, and selection trials for the team will be held at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri on December 7, 2013....

Devin Ryan and Zosja Triumph in $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix in Vermont

by Starting Gate Communications | 7/21/2013 9:46:14 AM

Devin Ryan guided Zosja to victory in the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, presented by the Inns at Equinox, on July 20 at the Vermont Summer Festival in (East Dorset, VT) East Dorset, VT - Devin Ryan and Zosja were declared the winners of the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, presented by the Inns at Equinox, on Saturday afternoon at the Vermont Summer Festival. Ryan and Zosja were the only double-clear round of the day, laying down a steady and careful second trip to secure them the victory....

Roberts Wins Endurance Gold, USA Southeast Takes Endurance Team Gold

by Jennifer Wood | 7/21/2013 1:00:34 AM

Cassandra Roberts of the USA Southeast and Viktory Banner finishing the 75-mile endurance race (Brant Gamma Photography) Lexington, KY - Four teams were fielded for this year's endurance race and it was a great opportunity for young riders to experience the FEI competition and what they can do for their country in the future. Leading the Gold medal-winning team for the USA Southeast was Cassandra Roberts (16, Bronson, FL) on Viktory Banner, who also won the Individual Gold medal with a...

Susie Artes is Picture Perfect in $30,000 Memorial Day Classic Grand Prix

by Leg Up News | 5/28/2013 6:40:12 AM

Susie Artes and Zamiro are the only ones to answer Danny Foster's questions and nail the $30,000 Memorial Day Classic Grand Prix (Flying Horse Photography) Los Angeles, CA - Susie Artes delighted the crowd and dismayed the competition when she put in the only fault-free round to win the $30,000 Memorial Day Classic Grand Prix in grand style. “It was great to come back and win another grand prix after I won the $50,000 LA International Grand Prix in the fall,” Susie commented....

Stewart Wins Triple Crown Custom Hunter Title At Hampton Classic

by Classic Communications (edited) | 8/29/2012 4:03:18 PM

Bridgehampton, NY - Scott Stewart, of Wellington, Fla., won the Triple Crown Custom high performance hunter championship, along with two other hunter championships, on Tuesday and Wednesday at the 37th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show. Stewart, 48, guided Garfield, 9, to the Triple Crown Custom high performance hunter championship, Dedication, 7, to the second year green hunter championship, and Enjoy, 6, to the first year green hunter championship. Garfield won all five of the...

Give your tack a Second Career! (Part 2)

by Mary Cox | 5/7/2012 2:34:18 PM

a guest blog post fom Mary Cox The following three ideas may take being somewhat adventuresome but trust me, the result will make it all worth it ! First, research a local stone fabricator in your area. A fabricator makes the template and cuts the stone for granite, marble or stone countertops. Once you’ve located one, pay them a visit and remember to put on your best “I’m a Tack Hoarder – help me” face. Then ask them very sweetly if you can do some “Dumpster...

World Champion Gold Medalists Head Entries in Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup

by Equestrian Events INC | 4/11/2012 11:53:00 AM

Lexington, KY – Tom McCutcheon, Craig Schmersal, Tim McQuay and Shawn Flarida, the four riders who won the team Gold Medal for the United States at the 2010 Reining World Championships, head an impressive list of entries in the second annual Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup, April 27-28 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. The Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup (AKRC) is held during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, which runs April 26-29. The AKRC features the...