Haley Porter and Versailles. SHELBURNE, VT — The 2011 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® is shaping up to be another monumental event in the show's 39-year history. More than 1,000 of the world's finest Morgan horses from across the United States, Canada, and overseas will meet in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, October 8-15 to compete for $250,000-plus in prize money. Since 1973, this show has represented the pinnacle of achievement in the Morgan horse world....

Grand Prix honors went to Wizard by Weltmeyer out of Pica who was ridden by Adrienne Lyle. Devon, PA – Spectators at Dressage at Devon today had the chance to listen to step by step commentary provided by Dressage experts on Dressage at Devon Radio. This year’s event benefits from an expanded field of notable experts who are willing to share an insider’s perspective, adding engagement and enhancing interest for all levels of spectators. For the riders, experienced and novice...

Devon, PA – It goes without saying that the people at Dressage at Devon – competitors and spectators alike – love horses. But then there are the breeders that have chosen to specialize in a particular breed. Each breeder has their own reasons for their choice. L Hunter Wilson, owner, trainer and rider from Margaux Tip LLC, based in Martinsburg, West Virginia, loves her Cleveland Bays. The breed originated in England, where they were used for carriages and as fox hunters...

Lexington, KY - Taking place across the rugged terrain of California's Cascade Mountains, the 2011 North American Endurance Team Challenge drew 10 teams from the U.S. and Canada race for medals. In addition, five individuals representing four countries vied for individual honors. Finishing in a combined time of 31:07:13, Mountain A took the Team Gold medal. Doug Swingley aboard Pal of Mine lead the team effort, riding into three of five vet checks in the lead, he finished in a time of...

Bob Cacchione (far left), recipient of the 2010 EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award at the USEF Annual Meeting. Photo: Geoff Bugbee for USEF. Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and The EQUUS Foundation will honor the hard work and dedication of equestrians with the presentation of the third annual EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award to be presented during the Pegasus Awards at the USEF Annual Meeting in January 2012. In 2009, USEF and the EQUUS Foundation united to...

Devon, PA – The world-famous Breed Division at Dressage at Devon continued today. With some of the most stunning horses from around the world competing, it was Rheporter, Dazzle, Rabiola and Doctor Wendell MF who treated spectators to the final feast for the eyes, floating around the Dixon Oval as they competed for top honors in the Grand Championship. It was déjà vu when Rabiola won the Four-Year-Old and Older Broodmare’s class. The mare by Metall out of Fabiola by...

Morton, IL – More than 1,500 of the best and brightest small equine competitors from across the U.S. and Canada competed at the 2011 American Miniature Horse Registry National Championship show. This prestigious event was held at Expo Square in Tulsa, OK, September 8 –18. Miniature Horses competed for cash and prizes in classes such as halter, driving, jumping, costume, obstacle and more. There were special offerings for youth and amateur exhibitors in addition to breeders’...

Devon, PA – The world-famous breed show at Devon began today with some of the world’s most exciting dressage prospects present. Except for the specifically designated Individual Breed Classes, all classes were open to horses of any breed and horses could compete without regard to color, size, pedigree, or origin. The Young Horse/Sport Horse classes included all horses up to and including three years of age. “The breeding of sport horses in the United States has taken a quantum...

SAUGERTIES, NY – HITS recently wrapped up nine weeks of show jumping at HITS-on-the-Hudson and transitioned to the Culpeper Finals at Commonwealth Park in Virginia. The capstone to the Saugerties series offered coveted year-end awards, over $1.5 million in prize money and new Pfizer Million and Diamond Mills Hunter Champions. As HITS-on-the-Hudson quiets, Andre Thieme, Samantha Schaefer and a handful of Marshall & Sterling League National Final winners are cashing their checks and...

First-place winner McLain Ward. Photo: Curtis Wallis. New Albany, OH – The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day hit a record high of 20,000 guests visiting the home of Abigail and Les Wexner in New Albany today. USA rider McClain Ward captured his second Classic trophy aboard Pjotter Van De Zonnehoeve, winning his first New Albany Classic in 2004 with mount Goldika. The Classic hosted a total of 28 riders from around the world including six Olympic competitors and...