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124th National Horse Show and Family Festival Offers VIP Experience for Guests and Sponsors

by By Phelps Media Group | 11/8/2007 1:10:00 PM

The National Horse Show and Family Festival (NHS) is as well-known for its exquisite social events as it is for its high-caliber horses and riders. One of the most recognized social soirees of the season is the "Jumping Under the Stars" Gala, held at the 124th National Horse Show and Family Festival. The horse show will be held from December 5-9 at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington, FL. Scheduled for Friday, December 7, at 6:30 p.m., guests at "Jumping Under the Stars" will dine...

US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Driving Team for the FEI Driving World Championship for Pair Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/15/2023 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Land Rover U.S. Driving Team at the 2023 FEI Driving World Championship for Pair Horses. The championship will take place Sept. 27-Oct. 1 at Le Pin-au-Haras, France. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Jeff Legg and US Equestrian Director of Driving Anna Brooks Thomas. The following combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Jacob Arnold (Stamping Ground, Ky.) with Kenji V, Kenzo,...

U.S. Combinations Complete Successful Outing at the 2023 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/10/2023 10:00:00 AM

Ermelo, Netherlands – Three U.S. athletes made the trip to the FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses (WBC), competing on the world stage in a field of some of the most promising young equine talent in the sport. Two combinations finished in the top 10 of their respective finals, and all three received valuable experience representing the U.S. in an internationally competitive environment. Meet the U.S. horses of the 2023 WBC here. Vianne and Hope Beerling....

Meet the Horses of the 2023 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/4/2023 5:00:00 PM

Three rising dressage stars are representing the U.S. this week in Ermelo, Netherlands, at the 2023 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses (WBC). Get to know more about these up-and-coming equine athletes with insights from their owners and trainers. Vianne and Hope Beerling. ©SusanJStickle.com Vianne (Kastel’s Vitalis x Raureif) 2016 Hanoverian mare Owner: NorCodia USA Rider: Hope Beerling (Califon, N.J.) Vianne is the product of Catherine Haddad...

Anne Ayala -- Oct 16, 1940 - Dec 27, 2012

by Cheryl Newman | 12/29/2012 7:43:45 PM

The endurance community has just lost a champion, advocate, ambassador with the death of Anne Ayala. She compiled a record of over 3700 miles in her remarkable partnership with Overlook Nuryev, better known as Beau. Beau and Anne were the recipients of the 2000 AERC Pard'ners Award given annually to a horse and rider team that best exemplifies the unique bond between horse and rider. She was the visionary and driving force behind bringing the trail system at the Biltmore Estate up to the...

Del Mar International Horse Show Begins

by West Palms Event Managment | 10/15/2014 1:17:05 PM

(Selena Frederick) Del Mar, Calif. - West Palms Events' final show of the season, the Del Mar International Horse Show, kicks off Wednesday, October 15 and runs through Sunday, October 26. The Del Mar Fairgrounds, a premier equestrian venue in Del Mar, Calif., is home to this world class show jumping event, hosting multiple season finals and the exciting Villas at Rancho Valencia World Cup Grand Prix of Del Mar! During the Del Mar International Horse Show, some exciting classes to watch...

USEF Announces World Cup Qualifying Schedule and Planned Improvements to Venues

by Joanie Morris | 8/27/2007 11:25:00 AM

For Immediate Release August 27, 2007 Lexington, KY - The USEF has announced the World Cup Qualifiers for the upcoming season to culminate with the World Cup Final in Gothenburg, Sweden April 23-26, 2008. East Coast Qualifiers Fall ’07 – Spring ‘08 Date Competition Location Aug 26-Sept 2 Hampton Classic Bridgehampton, NY Sept 19-23 American Gold Cup Moreland Hills, OH Sept 28 Kentucky National Lexington, KY Oct 1-7 Capital Challenge Upper Marlboro, MD Oct 8-14 Washington International...

US Equestrian Announces Bid Allocations for the 2023-2027 U.S. Eventing Calendar for Area VI

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/19/2023 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Following a review of Area VI community feedback, modifications to the 2023-2027 U.S. Eventing Calendar were recommended by the Eventing Strategic Calendar Task Force to the Eventing Sport Committee, who in turn recommended the modifications to an Ad Hoc of the Board of Directors. Due to hardships demonstrated for qualification under the current structure and criteria, and to limit the travel to achieve those qualifications in the interest of horse welfare, the following...

2011 Capital Challenge Horse Show Prize List Now Available

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 8/19/2011 12:25:40 PM

Upper Marlboro, MD - The Capital Challenge Horse Show is pleased to announce that the prize list for their 2011 competition is now available online at www.capitalchallenge.org . The prize list will be mailed this week as well. Running October 1-9, 2011, the prestigious Capital Challenge Horse Show will return to Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, this fall to mark its 18th year of exceptional equestrian competition. The 2011 show begins with the Capital Challenge...

French Stakes Claim To $15,000 WCHR Professional Challenge

by Tricia Booker for USHJA | 10/7/2010 12:44:00 PM

Upper Marlboro, MD —Oct. 6, 2010 – John French and Small Affair made a big impression at the Capital Challenge Horse Show. With breathtaking efforts during the two-round $15,000 WCHR Professional Challenge, the bay French-bred gelding soared to victory with a score of 182.99 for owners Iwasaki & Reilly. Although French has contested the class on many previous occasions—and placed second in 2009—this was the first time he claimed the WCHR Professional Challenge and the Little Book Trophy,...