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$200,000 American Gold Cup Title Goes to Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino

by Sue Weakley for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/16/2012 8:56:53 PM

Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino fly into The American Gold Cup Winner's Circle North Salem, NY - Peter Leone, aboard Lincourt Gino, sailed to the win as the only double clear horse and rider combination in the starting field of 29 at the $200,000 American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, on Sunday. The day dawned cool with fluffy clouds dotting the sky, while the wind billowed the tents dotting the show grounds. The weather throughout the week in North Salem has been ideal for...

Tracy Fenney and MTM Centano Win $35,000 Double H Farm Jumper Classic at The American Gold Cup

by Sue Weakley for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/16/2012 3:54:57 AM

Tracy Fenney and MTM Centano fly to first in the Double H Farm Jumper Classic North Salem, NY -Tracy Fenney of Flower Mound, Texas, came away with the win in the $35,000 Double H Farm Classic 4* on Saturday at The American Gold Cup. The weather was crisp and clear as the horses and riders took to the field at the picturesque Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, and by mid-afternoon the wind picked up and the flags snapped in the gusts of wind. Fenney said she was hesitant to come and ride against...

Christine McCrea And Romantovich Take One Lead the Way in $50,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier

by Sue Weakley for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/15/2012 12:46:16 AM

Christine McCrea and Romantovich Take One win The American Gold Cup Qualifier North Salem, NY - Christine McCrea jumped ahead of the competition Friday to place first in the $50,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier at the picturesque Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The day was clear and warm to welcome the 50 entrants to the final class of the day on the spectacular grass Grand Prix field. Six entries went clear and headed to the jump-off. McCrea had the winning time with 40.830 seconds aboard...

Peter Leone Book Signing at the Samshield Booth at the American Gold Cup on Saturday

by Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/14/2012 10:55:20 PM

North Salem, NY − Olympic Silver Medalist, Peter Leone, will be on hand to personalize copies of his new book, Peter Leone's Show Jumping Clinic: Success Strategies for Equestrian Athletes on Saturday, September 15th at 1:00 p.m. at the American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The event will take place at the Samshield Booth overlooking the Grand Prix Arena on the South side of the Main Barn on the Old Salem Farm show grounds. Samshield, the helmet of choice for many of...

Jonathan McCrea Sails In For the Win In the 1.45m Speed Stake Aboard Twisther in Day Two of The American Gold Cup

by Sue Weakley for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/14/2012 9:03:49 AM

Jonathan McCrea and Twisther take the 1.45m Speed Stake (Parker/Russell-The Book LLC) North Salem, NY - The spectacular Old Salem Farm was the backdrop for sensational show jumping action on the second day of The American Gold Cup in North Salem, NY. Forty-six riders took to the field in the warm afternoon sun for the Danbury Porsche Audi $10,000 1.45m Speed Stake held in the Grand Prix ring. Jonathan McCrea edged out the competion on Twisther with a time of 66.156. "You know, I think I'm...

Stronghold Equine Equipment Joins List of American Gold Cup Sponsors

by Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/13/2012 2:34:11 PM

Dawn Marie Looney from Stronghold Equine Equipment North Salem, NY - Stronghold Equine Equipment has confirmed their support of the American Gold Cup by joining the list of sponsors. The prestigious show started yesterday, September 12, and will run through September 16, with the famed $200,000 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition as the highlight event on Sunday. All of Stronghold Equine Equipment is retailed exclusively at Stronghold Equine Equipment and Tack,...

USEF Network to Air Five Featured Competitions at the 2012 Capital Challenge Horse Show

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc | 9/13/2012 10:52:43 AM

John French was the champion of last year's WCHR Professional Finals. Tune in to see who wins this year! Upper Marlboro, MD – The Capital Challenge Horse Show, presented by The Gochman Family, is pleased to welcome SmartPak Equine as the presenting sponsor of the live streaming video for its 2012 competition. The 2012 Capital Challenge Horse Show will run September 29 through October 7 at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. The show will be streamed live in its...

Hunt Ltd Joins as Sponsor of American Gold Cup

by Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/13/2012 10:02:07 AM

North Salem, NY - September 12, 2012 - Hunt Ltd has signed on to sponsor the legendary American Gold Cup, one of the world's most prestigious show jumping events, at its new home at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The show started today, September 12,2012, and will run through September 16, 2012, with the famed $200,000 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition as the highlight event on Sunday. Hunt Ltd is a popular retailer of women's clothing, jewelry and...

Magnificent New Venue for American Gold Cup is a Hit on Opening Day

by Sue Weakley for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/13/2012 9:51:25 AM

McLain Ward and Esplanade sail away with the win in the Hallmark Feeds 1.40m (Parker/Russell-The Book LLC) North Salem, NY - The first day of The American Gold Cup FEI CSI 4* dawned clear and cool with a cloudless sky in North Salem, NY. The magnificent Old Salem Farm is the new home of the 2012 show after an off-and-on hiatus and it's back and better than ever. The American Gold Cup is one of the world's most prestigious show jumping events, now celebrating its forty-second year. The...

USEF Weekend Preview September 12, 2012

by The USEF Communications Department | 9/12/2012 3:21:47 PM

Major equestrian competitions attended by U.S. 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 Equestrian Weekly on Monday for a report of any top finishes by U.S. Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only FEI competitions or USEF Championships within the USA and international FEI...