Breeders of the American Holsteiner Horse Association (AHHA) have accomplished something likely never done before by a domestic studbook. In the $40,000 Jack Daniels Grand Prix at the Denver Stock Show in January, AHHA-bred horses earned three of the top four prizes. The winner, Lt. Kijie (Sandstone Laurinn/Jasmin/Carolus, breeder Sandstone Horse Sales), was followed by Southern Pride (South Pacific/Caretino, breeder Joan Irvine Smith and The Oaks) in third and Ceonta (Cassini/Celina/Corofino,...

Lassergut Reine, bred and born in the United States and registered, inspected, and branded with the American Warmblood Registry qualified for and competed in the 2009 FEI/World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) World Championships for Young Eventing Horses (Mondial du Lion) Le Lion d’Angers in France held October 15–18, 2009. Lassergut Reine, now owned by Benoît Debrus of Belgium, was ridden by Eric Vigeanel of France and successfully completed the three days, finishing in the money....

Mr. and Mrs. Willis Foley of Belmont, NY, have sponsored two cash prizes of $250 each to be given at the 2009 USEF Pony Finals. These awards will be presented to the highest-ranking Arabian-bred pony in the hunter division and in the jumper division. The winning ponies must possess a documented minimum of 50% Arabian blood. Mr. and Mrs. Foley are lifelong horsemen that breed Arabians, Welsh ponies and crossbreds at their farm, Solar Hill Sport Horses. "Our goal is to promote Arabian-breds as...

Well-known Region II American Connemara Pony Society (ACPS) Connemara trainer and rider Carol Kozlowski won three divisions of the Genesee Valley Riding and Driving Club (GVRDC) Spring Event on Sunday, June 7, 2009, in Geneseo, Livingston County, NY, on three different horses, including two of her own Connemara crosses. The GVRDC Spring Event offered an opportunity for riders and trainers to safely condition and prepare their mounts for upcoming two-day events. Being held for the first time as...

When Katherine Cook took her three young Lusitano stallions to their first dressage show at Rocking Horse Stable in Altoona, FL, on April 4, 2009, her goals were “to get them on and off the trailers, in and out of new environments and see how they would do.” The Brazilian-bred Interagro Farm well-mannered stallions not only made a big impression on the central Florida equestrian show crowd, they scored well with the dressage judges, as well. Cook’s newest acquisition, a four-year-old golden...

Sandra Nelson and Madison Avenue Morgans (MAM) are pleased to announce their first-ever online auction of horses, with proceeds being donated to the American Morgan Horse Association in honor of its 100th anniversary. A total of 13 registered Morgan horses are featured on the auction webpage, which is located at www.madisonavenuemorgans.com . With outstanding prospects sired by notable stallions such as world champions Mizrahi, Grand Cru Beaujolais, and Dragonfire Kirin, as well as by world...

According to unofficial tabulations, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) announces that Smart Like Juice is NRHA's newest Million Dollar Sire. His offspring pushed him over the mark at the 2008 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show in Oklahoma City, OK. He is the 16th stallion to be named to this prestigious listing. The 1994 sorrel stallion by Smart Little Lena and out of Jessies Oak is owned by Smart Like Juice, Inc., of Markham, IL. Smart Like Juice...

The Three Phase Event, Inc., is continually growing, and as of November 26, 2008, the United States Eventing Association (USEA) has recognized the organization as a "USEA-Approved Educational Event." As we head into our 2009 season, we are proud of the various associations that have supported the Three Phase Event, Inc. With the regional and national organizations such as the United States Eventing Association, Friends of Sound Horses, Kentucky Equine Educational Project, Kentucky Horse...

The League of Agricultural and Equine Centers (LAEC) is offering a summer League Footing Academy, August 4-6, 2008, at the Foothills Equestrian Nature center in Tryon, NC. Attendees are encouraged to bring a sample of the footing in their arena for analysis. The League is composed of facilities that host and produce equine events and activities. The people who own and operate these complexes represent the center memberships. The Leagues’ mission is to support and promote management personnel...

Lexington, KY - After an extensive search, the USEF has named three-time World Endurance Champion and 1990 AHSA/Hertz Equestrian of the Year, Becky Hart, as chef d’equipe for the U.S. endurance riders. An Endurance veteran, Hart was inducted into the American Endurance Ride Conference Hall of Fame in 1992 and is also a Centered Riding instructor. “It is an exciting time for the US Endurance team,” said Hart about her new role. “We are developing new strategies to strengthen our performance and...