Affier and Melissa Orlick-Zbierski. Traverse City, MI - Alexandra (Alex) Rheinheimer, Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival Competition Manager and Owner, was thrilled to be handing out award after award today to the many happy Junior and Amateur-Owner competitors. "It's due to the generous support of the equestrian community and wonderful sponsors, as well as the hard work from my incredible team, that enable these awards to be possible. To award nearly $35,000 in prize money in one...

As the $2,500 Junior Hunter Stake took over the Dixon Oval Saturday afternoon, the crowd grew to watch what the juniors have been trying to prove since Thursday; they have what it takes to be a stand-out at Devon. At the end of the day the strenuous efforts and undeniable talent shone from the Dixon Oval, and the top riders were recognized for their consistent unsurpassable aptitude. The afternoon kicked off with the Small Junior Hunter Stake, 16 & 17 with 24 entries hoping to have the top...

Lexington, KY - The deadline to submit applications for American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Youth Scholarships is Monday, April 30, 2012. Since 1991, the American Saddlebred Horse Association has awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships to youth involved with Saddlebreds. Each year, ASHA recognizes its members in grade 11 or higher, age 21 and under, on the basis of academic success, financial need, extracurricular activities, including community service, involvement with American...

Steffen Peters won the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special at the Burbank CDI-W/Y/J, showing why "Legolas" could be his next superstar. (Jennifer M. Keeler) Burbank, CA - Riders who dream of a chance to stand on the Olympic medal podium began their quests at the Mid-Winter Dressage Fair CDI-W/Y/J in Burbank, CA, February 23 - 26, 2012. As the first official West Coast qualifying competition for the 2012 Olympic Games Dressage Team Selection Trials, horses and riders vied for valuable qualifying...

Greer Hindle and Freedom (Photo by Katie Anich/PMG). Traverse City, MI - Junior and Amateur riders could not ask for a better start to a busy weekend of competition, as there were just a few small clouds in the sky at Horse Shows by the Bay today in beautiful Traverse City, MI. Amateur-owner hunters started the day off in the R.L. Polk main hunter ring, and the WIHS Hunter Phase concluded the day with nearly a dozen entries. Greer Hindle had a spectacular day in nearly every ring, from...

Joe Fargis and Mariposa triumphed in the 1.20M Open Jumpers at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series (Photo by Robyn Keyster/PMG). Devon, PA - Two lively jumper classes made for an eventful first day of the Brandywine Valley Summer Series presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services in Devon, PA, this afternoon. Joe Fargis rode Mariposa to a victory in the the 1.20M Open Jumper class, while Amanda Hood piloted Hip Hop to a win in the Children's/Adult Jumper class. Both events were...

Lexington, KY - The American Saddlebred Registry (ASR) is proud to announce the details of the new Sport Horse Incentive Program . As part of this program, which is designed to identify and reward owners of registered Saddlebreds and Half-Saddlebreds competing in the Sport Horse Disciplines, horses registered with the ASR or Half Saddlebred Registry of America competing in disciplines including dressage, driving, endurance/trail, eventing, show jumping/hunters and reining are eligible for...

Wcffiveoclocksumwhere with LaRae Fletcher Powell. Region 7 Champion PB Western Pleasure Junior Horse. Photo by Rick Osteen Photography. While most of America’s Arabian horsemen are packing the vans and coaching the kids for their first set of summer season shows, Arizona is winding down from its important winter circuit. Region 7, an area that encompasses Arizona, Utah and Nevada, is held the last weekend in April. For the horsemen of the great Southwest this is their “shoulder...

People say things always happen for a reason. Throughout the past few months I have had loads of change come my way and have learned to deal with things the way that they have presented themselves. This spring season has not been the best for Pop and me. He turned 14 this past January and has done more than I have ever thought he would. Many people told me he would never go preliminary and, for a while, I believed them. He was tough in the beginning and after the first few trainings he did I...

Wednesday dawned sunny and warm, couldn’t have asked for better horse show weather. Reports are that rain showers are on their way over the weekend… we're all hoping they hold off! Day two of Rolex week saw the Grand Prix Special for the Kentucky Cup CDI3*, four US riders contested the field of 16 returning after yesterday’s Grand Prix. Jane Hannigan and Maksymillian were the first US combination to top the leader board with a score of 67.375%. Shawna Harding and Come On...