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The final AEGT Audition of the season is on Wednesday!

by Phelps Media Group | 3/7/2016 5:28:59 PM

American Equestrians Got Talent has its final weekly audition of the season March 9, at 7:45 p.m. at the White Horse Fashion Cuisine and it is open to the public! Plan to arrive around 6:30 p.m. to ensure efficient food service before the show begins. Chrystine Tauber is a Week 9 AEGT Judge. Photo by Kenneth Kraus. American Equestrians Got Talent is excited to announce this week's judges: Chrystine Tauber , U.S. Equestrian Federation President Randese Lioni , former Broadway star Leslie...

AHA’s Modern Arabian Horse Magazine seeks Contract-Only Commercial Sales Representative

by Arabian Horse Association | 3/7/2016 12:09:53 PM

Aurora, Colo. – The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is seeking a contract-only commerical sales representative for its magazine, Modern Arabian Horse (MAH) and related advertising sales. Gain the opportunity to work with an energetic sales and marketing team, while providing services to the Arabian horse industry. MAH is the official magazine of the Arabian Horse Association and has a circulation of nearly 15,000. In addition, MAH offers several different digital advertising...

All-Star Judging Panel for Devon Horse Show and Country Fair

by Phelps Media Group | 3/7/2016 12:00:12 PM

Devon, Pa. - When the all-star cast of the world's best horses and riders arrive at the 2016 Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, they will be met by an equally talented panel of judges. The judges will be tasked with one of the toughest jobs of all, picking the winners from the very best of the best. It is a challenging task, but the management of the Devon Horse Show goes nationwide to provide the most highly rated judges, year after year. Daniel Robertshaw This year, scoring the hunters,...

The Competition Heats Up in Desert Circuit VI as Karl Cook Takes Home the Blue In the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix and $15,000 UltrOz Jumper.

by HITS Horse Shows | 3/7/2016 11:23:51 AM

Thermal, Calif. - Week VI's big competiiton and big money opportunities continued into the weekend. The rider in the winner's circle was Karl Cook, who took home back to back wins in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix and the $15,000 UltrOz Jumper. Karl Cook and Basimodo winning the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix. (ESI Photography) $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix Forty-three riders attacked the course in hopes of claiming the blue ribbon and the lion’s share in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand...

Trussell and Anton Continue Dominance in Large Tour Competition at AGDF

by Carly Weilminster | 3/7/2016 11:14:36 AM

Belinda Trussell and Anton (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Belinda Trussell (CAN) and Anton secured another victory at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) today, continuing their consistent showing on the winter circuit this season and solidifying themselves as one of Canada's strongest Large Tour combinations. The pair earned a personal best score in the Palm Beach Dressage Derby FEI Grand Prix Special CDI-W presented by Today's Equestrian and Diane and George...

Darragh Kenny and Red Star d'Argent Win $216,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSIO 4*

by Lauren Fisher and Callie Seaman for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/6/2016 11:07:53 PM

Darragh Kenny and Red Star d'Argent (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week eight of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded on Sunday, March 6, with a win for Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Red Star d'Argent in the $216,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSIO 4*. Riders representing five different countries qualified for the jump-off, with Kenny leading the way for Ireland over Colombia's Roberto Teran Jr. and Woklahoma in second, and Australia's Matt Williams aboard Valinski S in...

Desert Circuit VI Hunters Jump for Prizes in the First of Week VI’s Special Hunter Classes

by HITS Horse Shows | 3/6/2016 5:59:35 PM

Thermal, Calif. - Hunter exhibitors took center stage as the weekend kicked off in Desert Circuit VI. Riders vied for a prestigious victory and a slice of the purse in Friday’s $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix and $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix. Katie Gardner and Maldini on their way to a $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix win. (ESI Photography) $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix The top 14 horse and riders from the first round returned to compete in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix, which...

Official Artist Chosen for 2016 Menlo Charity Horse Show

by Nan Chapman | 3/6/2016 5:04:37 PM

Members of the Menlo Charity Horse Show Committee announced today that they have unanimously selected Rick Timmons of Dallas, Texas to be the 2016 Official Artist of this nationally recognized and honored equestrian competition. Mr. Timmons' work, entitled "Cloud Jumper" is valued at $6,400 and will be auctioned off Friday night, August 12th at the Gala Dinner (sponsored by Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry) immediately following the $10,000 Ryman Take Your Own Line Speed Jumping Class at 6 PM...

Colvin Wins Young Rider Grand Prix presented by Hollow Creek Farm at CSIO Wellington

by From the USEF Communications Department | 3/6/2016 5:02:35 PM

Wellington, Fla. - CSIO Wellington came to a close with the Grand Prix for Children, Juniors, Young Riders, and Seniors taking place in Palm Beach International Equestrian Center's International Arena. Topping the $10,000 Young Rider Grand Prix presented by Hollow Creek Farm was Victoria Colvin, who earned the win with a lightning fast jump-off round aboard Zidane. Victoria Colvin and Zidane (Sportfot) A field of 13 top Young Riders took on the Steve Stephens-designed track with six...

USEF Wins Stevie® Award in 2016 Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service

by Stevie Awards | 3/6/2016 1:56:58 PM

USEF Customer Care Department was presented with a Silver Stevie® Award in the category of Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year at the tenth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Susan Steward, Michelle Bray, and Danae Philippus of USEF Customer Service. The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service are the world’s top sales awards, business development awards, contact center awards, and customer service awards. The Stevie Awards organizes several of the...