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Trussell Makes It Two Victories in a Row Aboard Anton with Win in AGDF 3 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle presented by U.S. P.R.E. Association

by Carly Weilminster | 1/30/2016 5:00:27 PM

Belinda Trussell and Anton (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. – Belinda Trussell (CAN) and Anton impressed the judging panel again today in the AGDF 3 “Friday Night Stars” FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, presented by U.S. P.R.E. Association, as the pair took their second win of the week in Large Tour competition at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF). Trussell and Anton earned a 75.025% to take a commanding lead in the class of 15 entries. Allison Brock (USA)...

HITS Ocala Winter Circuit kicks off with $5,000 Brook Ledge Welcome and $25,000 Smartpak Grand Prix

by HITS Horse Shows | 1/23/2016 10:06:26 AM

Ocala, Fla. - The HITS Ocala Winter Circuit kicked off in the Sunshine State with the $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome on Wednesday, January 20, and the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix on Thursday, January 21. Lisa Goldman and Morocco on their way to a $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome win. (ESI Photography) $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome Lisa Goldman from Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, riding her own Morocco, topped the leader board of the Brook Ledge Open Welcome in the January Classic at HITS Post Time...

Swail and Viva Colombia Impress in $212,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4*

by Equestrian Sport Productions | 11/29/2015 3:11:46 PM

Conor Swail and Viva Colombia (ManciniPhotos) Wellington, Fla. - In an exciting jump-off finale, Conor Swail (IRL) and Viva Colombia finished with top honors in the $212,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4* presented by Palm Beach Sports Commission and Discover the Palm Beaches at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Swail and Viva Colombia bested the talented jump-off of eight competitors with a time of 37.922 seconds. Eugenio Garza (MEX) and Bariano finished just off the...

Daniel Bluman's Patience Pays Off For a Win in $212,000 U.S. Open CSI 3* Grand Prix, presented by Rolex

by Central Park Horse Show | 9/25/2015 11:47:43 AM

Daniel Bluman and Conconcreto Believe (Josh Walker for The Chronicle of the Horse) New York, N.Y. - Show jumping returned to Wollman Rink as it played host to the third day of competition at the second-annual Rolex Central Park Horse Show with the $212,000 U.S. Open CSI 3* Grand Prix, presented by Rolex, on Friday evening. Colombia's Daniel Bluman has been waiting to win a coveted Rolex watch since the start of his career in show jumping, but the wait is over after he piloted Conconcreto...

USEF and USPEA Seek Existing Equestrian Training Facilities to Serve as Para-Equestrian Dressage Centers of Excellence

by USEF | 8/24/2015 4:09:32 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) are seeking existing equestrian training facilities to serve as Para- Equestrian Dressage Centers of Excellence (COE), which will be at the heart of the development of Para-Equestrian Dressage throughout the United States. The objective of a COE is to serve as a foundation for High Performance Para Dressage athlete development. The USEF/USPEA are committed to work with COEs...

Tracy Fenney Steps Outside of Comfort Zone to Win 2015 USHJA Pre-Green Incentive with MTM Personalized at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group | 8/17/2015 1:55:08 PM

Tracy Fenney and MTM Personalized (Kendall Bierer) Lexington, Ky. – For grand prix rider Tracy Fenney, the 2015 USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Championship was nerve-wracking, yet it did not keep the Texan from riding to the top of the hunter championship event on Thursday. Fenney ranked second after the first day of competition, and stayed consistent throughout the three-day event, topping the leader board with MTM Personalized and besting a field of the 30 top qualified horses from the...

Jennifer Alfano Tops Day Two of the 2015 USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Championship at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group | 8/13/2015 10:43:48 AM

Jennifer Alfano and Castle topped round two of the 2015 USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Championship. Lexington, KY - August 12, 2015 - It was nearly one year ago that Jennifer Alfano spotted Castle in a schooling ring in Houston, Texas. Fellow professional rider Tracy Fenney was aboard the bay gelding, and after Alfano saw him take two jumps, she knew that she wanted to be the rider in his saddle. Her instincts proved correct as she topped the 2015 USHJA Pre-Green Hunter Incentive leader board...

Schuyler Riley Impresses Again in $127,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* Aboard Q-7 at Final "Saturday Night Lights" Grand Prix of Tryon Summer Series

by Tryon International | 7/19/2015 10:26:59 AM

Schuyler Riley and Q-7 ©LizCrawleyPhotography Mill Spring, NC - July 18, 2015 - In an impressive feat, Schuyler Riley (USA) added another grand prix win to her resume at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) for the third week in a row in the $127,000 Grand Prix CSI 3*. Riley, this time aboard Q-7, mastered the track and bested the jump-off round with a time of 50.627 seconds. Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Casper followed in second, crossing the timers in 51.649 seconds, while Richie Moloney...

Wilhelm Genn and Bugatti Close Out Week Two With $50,000 Grand Prix of Michigan Win

by Kendall Bierer | 7/12/2015 6:10:57 PM

Wilhelm Genn and Bugatti win the $50,000 Grand Prix of Michigan, presented by the Ingram Family, closing out the second week of competition. Traverse City, MI - July 12, 2015 - Wilhem Genn has won over 100 grand prix in his career, and today he added the $50,000 Grand Prix of Michigan, presented by the Ingram Family, to his list of accolades. Genn beat out seven other jump-off contenders for the lion's share of the earnings, riding Bugatti to the swift time of 37.900 seconds. Keith Bollotte...

Olympian Lisa Jacquin Returns to Traverse City Winning $1,500 1.35m Open Jumpers With Chapel Z at Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

by Kendall Bierer | 7/9/2015 10:18:16 PM

Lisa Jacquin and Chapel Z Traverse City, MI - July 8, 2015 - Two-time Olympic Silver medalist Lisa Jacquin has been showing in Michigan for over two decades, racking up wins throughout the state. After taking a year away from the Flintfields Horse Park to recover from an injury, Jacquin returned to the venue to prove on the second day of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival that she is back in top form, winning the $1,500 1.35m Open Jumper victory with Chapel Z. Jacquin has known Karin Flint,...