Atherton, Calif. - One of the highlights of the Menlo Charity Horse Show is the USHJA International Hunter Derby Presented by Dr. Daryl K. Hoffman, this anxiously anticipated class on Thursday afternoon is steeped in tradition never ever disappoints. John French and Center Court (Alden Corrigan Media) “The Menlo Horse Show, in general, is a very special show, it’s unique event held in the middle of a beautiful residential neighborhood. Menlo is a gorgeous show, with great jumps and...

Colin Syquia and Adventure E won the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix, presented by Purina Horse Feed, on July 30 at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. (Andrew Ryback Photography) East Dorset, Vermont – Colin Syquia of Forest Hills, NY, and Adventure E, owned by Eurasia, Inc., won the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix, presented by Purina Horse Feed, on Saturday, July 30, during week four at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for...

Dear Fellow USEF Members, The Mid-Year meeting of the Board of Directors was held on June 20-21 at Hamilton Farm in Gladstone, N.J., the headquarters for the USET Foundation and training center for our U.S. teams. Gladstone also provides offices for some USEF staff members from our Sport and Education Departments. This was a historical occasion as it was the first time that we have met at Gladstone since the Board's restructure. The Foundation graciously hosted a reception and provided an...

Peter Lutz and Robin de Ponthual (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB, Canada – It was a picture perfect day for the biggest event of the Spruce Meadows ‘Continental CSI 5* Tournament, and it was a storybook ending for Peter Lutz (USA) and Robin de Ponthual, who scored their biggest victory together in the $375,000 CP Grand Prix. Second place went to Charlie Jacobs (USA) with Cassinja S, while Andrew Ramsay (USA) and California 62 were third. This marked the final day of the...

Mill Spring, NC - June 10, 2016 - Erica Quinn of Mainesville, OH, and Need I Say captured their first career derby win together, topping the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Mirimichi Green at Tryon International Erica Quinn and Need I Say Photo ©FlyingHorsePhotography. Equestrian Center (TIEC). Quinn and Need I Say received a final two round score of 369 to take the win. Kelley Farmer of Wellington, FL, guided Point Being and Baltimore to second and third place...

McLain Ward and Tina La Boheme Win $40,000 Devon International Speed Stake (The Book, LLC) Devon, Pa. - Some might call it luck, some might call it hard work, most would call it both. Whatever it is, McLain Ward has it. Notching his eighth international victory in a row, Ward rose to the top of the field once again, claiming the $40,000 Devon International Speed Stake CSI4* sponsored by Green Drop. Piloting Tina La Boheme to the fastest clear round, Ward once again led the lap of honor in the...

Erica Quinn and Need I Say (Flying Horse Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - Erica Quinn of Mainesville, OH, and Need I Say captured their first career derby win together, topping the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Mirimichi Green at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Quinn and Need I Say received a final two round score of 369 to take the win. Kelley Farmer of Wellington, FL, guided Point Being and Baltimore to second and third place respectively, earning total...

Victoria Colvin and Austria 2 (Mancini Photos) Wellington, Fla. - On the final day of competition at ESP Spring III, Victoria Colvin of Loxahatchee, FL, earned top honors in the $30,000 PonyUp Horse Treats Grand Prix at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) aboard Austria 2, owned by Take The High Road, LLC, as the duo finished with a time of 33.174 seconds. Angel Karolyi of Aiken, SC, and Indiana 27 secured second place crossing the timers in 33.429 seconds, while Margie Engle of...

If there is one trophy in the sport of Jumping that every athlete wants to win, it’s the Longines FEI World Cup™ which has been raised in triumph by the world’s greatest stars. And if there is one Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat raises the trophy in triumph after victory at the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2015 Final in Las Vegas (USA) last April. Guerdat will defend the title at the 2016 Final in Gothenburg (SWE) next week. (FEI/Arnd Bronkhorst) place where riders would most...

Eric Lamaze and Rosana du Park (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week nine of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, concluded on Sunday, March 13, with a win for Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Rosana du Park in the $86,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic. Kent Farrington (USA) and Aron S finished second, and Olivier Robert (FRA) and Quenelle du Py placed third. The 12-week WEF circuit runs through April 3 offering more than $9 million in prize...