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The Nation's Top Junior Riders in the Spotlight at the 65th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show

by Esther Morgan/Pennsylvania National Horse Show | 10/15/2010 10:54:00 AM

Hasbrouck Donovan and Falcao winning the first class of the show (Al Cook Photo) Harrisburg, PA - October 14, 2010 - From the first horse on course in today's Small Junior Hunters to the last jumper in the October 23 $75,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix de Penn National, more than 1,200 horses will gallop across the bright new footing at the 65th annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS). This prestigious indoor show attracts the nation's best riders to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and...

Countdown to Lexington Sweepstakes from Farnam: Six Grand Prizes Equals Six Trips for Two to Lexington This Fall

by By Carrie Foote | 4/29/2010 9:31:00 AM

Imagine yourself in a crowd of thousands experiencing a landmark event as it makes its debut outside of Europe. That is what will happen when six lucky people win a grand prize package trip for two to watch their favorite U.S. Team compete this September in Lexington, KY. There, 600 riders and 700 horses from more than 60 countries will converge at a single venue to compete in eight disciplines. Each of the six grand prize packages includes round-trip coach fare for two people, hotel...

Beezie Madden Flies In Kentucky Cup Jump-Off

by Classic Communications | 4/26/2010 8:41:00 AM

Photo by Stock Image Services (Beezie Madden and Danny Boy) Lexington, KY - Beezie Madden, of Cazenovia, NY, showed why she's one of the best show jumpers in the world in tonight's $60,000 Kentucky Cup Grand Prix at the Kentucky Horse Park. She guided Danny Boy to a jump-off time of 38.37 seconds to defeat the three other riders who qualified for the deciding round. Canadian international star Beth Underhill, of King Township, Ontario, grabbed second place on Top Gun (39.56), and Laura Teodori,...

Gundersen Warms Up for Kentucky Cup Grand Prix Special Win

by Classic Communications | 4/22/2010 8:40:00 AM

Photo by Michelle Dunn (Miksls Munter Gundersen on Leonbrg) Lexington, KY - Yesterday Mikala Munter Gundersen experienced the drama inherent in competition. The Danish rider had to cut her warm-up for the Grand Prix short because Leonberg's bit was rubbing his lips, and her groom had to run back to the barn to get another one. Her sixth-placed finish in the Grand Prix was the result. Today, though, Gundersen had plenty of time to progressively prepare her German Warmblood for his test, and she...

Konyot Guides Calecto V to Kentucky Cup Grand Prix Win

by By Classic Communications | 4/20/2010 7:52:00 PM

Photo by MDunnPhoto.com (Tina Konyot on Calecto V.) Lexington, KY - Tina Konyot, of Palm City, FL, and her stallion Calecto V scored 70.63% to top a field of 25 in today's Kentucky Cup Grand Prix. The Kentucky Cup is the test event for the dressage World Championships that will be one of the eight competitions at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Belinda Trussell, of Newmarket, Ontario, finished second on Anton (70.21%), and Bonny Bonnello, of Calgary, Alberta, finished third on...

Land Rover Named the "Official Vehicle" of the United States Equestrian Federation; the Leader in World-Class Sport Utility Vehicles to Sponsor 2010 U.S. Eventing Team

by By USEF Communications and Land Rover North Americ | 4/12/2010 5:07:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Land Rover North America jointly announced today that Land Rover will be the official vehicle sponsor of the USEF for 2010. In addition to its status as Official Vehicle of the USEF in 2010, Land Rover will also be the title sponsor of the U.S. Eventing Team, set to compete at this year's Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, September 25 - October 10, in Lexington, KY. "Land Rover represents premium performance and success," says...

Become a "WEGspert" for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by By Amy Walker | 2/11/2010 12:03:00 PM

Fans of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games now have the opportunity to become experts—or WEGsperts—of the eight world championship competitions coming to the Kentucky Horse Park from September 25-October 10. Anyone interested in the Games can visit www.alltechfeigames.com/about/default.aspx?id=3696 and complete a video training program to become a 2010 Alltech FEI WEGspert. The training program showcases the eight equestrian disciplines of the Games, the Kentucky Horse...

Give Your Broodmare and Yearlings a Head Start with Free Feed from Pennfield

by By Susan Page | 2/11/2010 11:19:00 AM

Starting February 15 through March 13, Pennfield Equine Feeds is giving away free feed in their second major promotion of 2010. Genetics predisposes a foals’ success, but nutrition is what can make or break it. Pennfield is helping to give them, and their owners, a head start. For a limited time, it’s Buy Four Get One Free on Pennfield’s Foal’s Choice, and Broodmare & Yearling’s Choice, each designed to properly fulfill the protein, amino acids and balanced minerals needs of these special life...

Pennfield Launches "Buy Four Bags, Get Fifth Free" Promotion on Senior Formulas

by By Susan Page | 1/7/2010 12:14:00 PM

If you have a senior equine in your life, or better yet a barn full of seniors, Pennfield Feed is starting off the year with a promotion you won’t want to miss. The small-town-big-quality company known for supplying feed for the last four Olympic and FEI World Equestrian Games, and who made headlines in late 2008 when they were awarded the designation of Official Feed of the United States Equestrian Federation, has launched an exciting new “I resolve to get free feed” promotion. Starting...

Margie Engle Wins Hagyard Challenge Series' $50,000 Leading Rider Bonus

by By Jenny Ross Koning | 9/24/2009 11:46:00 AM

On Friday, September 18, Margie Engle of Wellington, FL, received a check of $50,000 for earning the most points in the 2009 Hagyard Challenge Series. The Hagyard Challenge Series is a show jumping competition that is held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, throughout the summer months. Composed of seven grand prix events, the Hagyard Challenge Series concluded on September 18 with the $50,000 CSI-W Lexington Grand Prix. Engle's second-place finish in the prix secured her the $50,000...