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Eric Lamaze and Wang Chung Score Spruce Meadows Victory on Sunday

by Starting Gate Communications | 6/9/2013 8:00:14 PM

2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze riding Wang Chung M2S scored victory in the $40,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup on Sunday, June 9, at the Spruce Meadows “National” Tournament in Calgary, AB (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, Alberta – 2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze was in the winner’s circle after claiming the $40,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup on Sunday, June 9, at the Spruce Meadows “National” Tournament in Calgary, AB. While Lamaze has...

Coleman and Dutton Lead after Cross-Country at the Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event

by Starting Gate Communications | 6/8/2013 10:24:44 PM

William Coleman III riding Obos O’Reilly leads the CCI3* division following the cross-country phase of the Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event (Cealy Tetley, www.tetleyphoto.com) Bromont, Quebec – William Coleman III and Phillip Dutton lead the CCI3* and CIC3* divisions, respectively, following the cross-country phase of the 2013 Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event, The Todd Sandler Challenge, running June 6 to 9 at the Bromont Olympic Horse Park in Bromont, Quebec. The Olympic equestrian...

Two Years In A Row: Kent Farrington and Uceko Win $400,000 CN Reliability Grand Prix CSI-W 5*

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/8/2013 10:02:45 PM

Kent Farrington and Uceko (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB – The biggest prize money purse on offer at the 'National' Tournament was in today's $400,000 CN Reliability Grand Prix, CSI-W 5*, and it was Kent Farrington (USA) who took home the winner's share for the second year in a row with Uceko. Reed Kessler (USA) Cylana finished second, while Charlie Jacobs (USA) and Flaming Star were third. Earlier in the day, Ashlee Bond (USA) sped to victory in the $60,000...

Speed is Key for Ashlee Bond at Spruce Meadows

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/8/2013 9:45:08 PM

Ashlee Bond and Cadett 7 (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, Alberta - Ashlee Bond and her veteran partner Cadett 7, a 16-year-old Holsteiner gelding by Cor de la Bryere x Capitol I owned by Little Valley Farm, flew through the 16 numbered obstacles on today's course for the $60,000 TransCanada Parcours de Chasse 1.45m to take the top prize in 100.059 seconds. John Perez (COL) and Utopia set the early winning pace and finished second in 103.505 seconds. Third place went to Francois...

Beezie Madden Two for Two on Friday at Spruce Meadows 'National' Tournament

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/8/2013 7:21:11 AM

Calgary, Alberta – Beezie Madden led the victory gallop in both competitions in the International Ring today. In the $35,000 RBC Capital Markets Cup 1.50m, she and Amadora found the path to win. The $35,000 ATCO Energy Solutions Cup 1.45m had a field of 62 competitors, and it was Madden and Wrigley who were fastest in the jump-off. Fifteen-year-old Lucas Porter rode Phineas to victory in the $10,000 Mercer Junior/Amateur 1.40m. The 'National' Tournament continues through Sunday,...

Kieffer and Dutton Dominate Dressage at the Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event

by Starting Gate Communications | 6/7/2013 10:23:38 PM

Lauren Kieffer of the United States riding Veronica leads the CCI3* division following the opening phase of dressage competition at the Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event taking place June 6 to 9, 2013, in Bromont, Quebec. (Cealy Tetley, www.tetleyphoto.com) Bromont, Quebec – Lauren Kieffer and Phillip Dutton are the early leaders following the first phase of competition at the 2013 Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event, The Todd Sandler Challenge, running June 6 to 9 at the Bromont...

United States Driving for the Disabled, Inc Presents Free Para-Equestrian Developing Driver Clinic Sponsored by the USPEA and USEF August 10-11, 2013

by USPEA | 6/7/2013 6:40:05 PM

Howell, NJ - United States Driving for the Disabled, Inc. (USDFD) will host a free driving clinic at Celtic Charms Therapeutic Horsemanship in Howell, NJ on August 10-11, 2013. Sponsors for the Para-Equestrian Developing Driver Clinic include the United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). The Para-Driving clinic is held in conjunction with USDFD, USPEA, USEF, Celtic Charms Therapeutic Horsemanship, and Ann Miles of the Carriage Barn in New...

Ward, Tisbo, Bond Lead Another Good Day for Americans at Spruce Meadows

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/7/2013 7:21:19 AM

Calgary, Alberta – The $35,000 Spectra Energy Cup 1.60m was the highlight of today's schedule at the Spruce Meadows 'National' Tournament. Darragh Kerins (IRL) and E Muze Yek found the key to a clear round and were fastest in the jump-off for Kerins' first victory in the International Ring. McLain Ward won for the second day in a row, this time on Zander in the $33,000 ATCO Pipelines Cup 1.45m. Another first-time International ring win came for Lauren Tisbo and Roundthorn...

Sharon White Takes Early Lead in CCI2* at the Volvo Bromont Three Day Event

by Starting Gate Communications | 6/7/2013 7:10:57 AM

Sharon White of the United States riding Don Sheffield leads the CCI2* division following the opening phase of dressage competition at the Volvo Bromont CCI*** Three Day Event taking place June 6 to 9, 2013, in Bromont, Quebec (Photo by Cealy Tetley) Bromont, Quebec – The 2013 Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event, The Todd Sandler Challenge, opened on Thursday, June 6, at the Bromont Olympic Horse Park in Bromont, Quebec, with the first of two days of dressage competition. The CCI2*, one...

Top Young Horses on Display at Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Eastern Selection Trial

by USEF Communications Department | 6/6/2013 9:30:40 AM

Lexington, KY – The top young dressage horses on the east coast will demonstrate their talents this weekend at the VADA/NOVA Summer June Dressage Show which hosts the 2013 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Eastern Selection Trial. These five- and six-year-old horses will be vying for a spot to represent the U.S. at the FEI World Breeding Championships for Dressage Young Horses in Verden, Germany in August, as well as a spot on the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Short List. Combinations...