Rich Fellers and Flexible on their way to a $50,000 Sunshine Series Grand Prix win at National Sunshine Series I in Thermal, Calif. (ESI Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Showjumping returned to Southern California this past week with the National Sunshine Series at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California. Hailed as this Fall’s premier boutique show, Nation Sunshine Series I featured thrilling competition in preparation for week two, which features an all-new FEI CSI-5* jumping...

Katy, Texas – It could not have gone more perfect for Rebecca Hart. After posting spectacular scores in the Team Test and Individual Test, Hart wowed the judges in the Freestyle to earn her seventh USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship today. Hart topped the CPEDI3* Championship High Performance division with an overall score of 73.333%. Kate Shoemaker edged out the field in the CPEDI1* Championship National division to win the National title on an overall score of 71.435%,...

Temecula, Calif. – A small but mighty field contested the Galway Downs International CCI3* this weekend with USEF Land Rover Competition Grant recipients Phillip Dutton and Mr. Candyman and Lauren Kieffer and Meadowbrook’s Scarlett having stellar performances. The combinations finished in the top four with Dutton winning top honors with his other mount, Fernhill Fuguitve. Phillip Dutton and Mr. Candyman (Captured Moment Photography) Dutton (West Grove, Pa.) earned finished first-...

Katy, Texas – Rebecca Hart and Kate Shoemaker carried the momentum from yesterday’s Team Tests into the Individual Tests to remain on top of the standings for the 2015 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships. Hart sits on an overall score of 58.973% for the advantage in the CPEDI3* Championship High Performance division. Shoemaker’s overall score of 56.495% leads the CPEDI1* Championship National division. Today’s scores count another 40% towards the...

Temecula, Calif. – An influential cross-country day at the Galway Downs International CCI3* shook up the leaderboard on Saturday. The USEF Land Rover Competition Grant recipients had excellent performances over Ian Stark’s challenging cross-country track with Lauren Kieffer and Meadowbrook’s Scarlett and Phillip Dutton and Mr. Candyman moving into the top four. Lauren Kieffer and Meadowbrook's Scarlett (Captured Moment Photography) Kieffer (Middleburg, Va.) had a stellar round...

Temecula, Calif. – The Galway Downs International CCI3* got underway Friday afternoon with the dressage phase. The USEF Land Rover Competition Grant recipients are off to a solid start in the competition with Lauren Kieffer and Meadowbrook’s Scarlett and Phillip Dutton and Mr. Candyman both in the top 12. Lauren Kieffer and Meadowbrook's Scarlett (Captured Moment Photography) Kieffer (Middleburg, Va.) and Meadowbrook's Scarlett laid down a lovely test with a few minor bobbles to...

Katy, Texas – Rebecca Hart and Kate Shoemaker came down the centerline and delivered superb performances to begin the 2015 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships today. After performing the Team Tests in their respective levels, Grade II athlete Hart has the early lead in the CPEDI3* Championship High Performance division with a score of 73.118%. Grade III athlete Shoemaker is on top of the CPEDI1* Championship National division with a score of 70.237%. Today’s totals...

Temecula, Calif. – Two talented combinations traveled west with the help of USEF Land Rover Competition Grants to compete in the Galway Downs International CCI3*, running October 29-November 1. Phillip Dutton and Mr. Candyman and Lauren Kieffer and Meadowbrook’s Scarlett aim for top performances to bring their seasons to a close. Lauren Kieffer and Meadwbrook's Scarlett (Captured Moment Photography) Dutton (West Grove, Pa.) brings his new mount Mr. Candyman for the horse’s...

Katy, Texas – A talented group of Para-Equestrian athletes will gather at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center for the USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships. Running from October 30 through November 1 during the Houston Dressage Society Deep in the Heart of Texas Shows, 15 riders will contest the 2015 titles across two divisions. The 2015 championships will highlight four members of the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage team: Sydney...

Harrisburg, Pa. - The Pennsylvania National Horse Show Association today announced that president, Liz Shorb has announced her decision to retire, starting an orderly leadership transition. Shorb's decision to retire will bring to a close over twenty years of service to the show. "Liz Shorb has been a very strong leader, and one who has successfully managed the Association through some challenging times and transitions," said Tom Bross, chairman of the board. "The board is grateful for her...