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Dutton and Fernhill Cubalawn Climb the Leaderboard on Influential Cross Country Day at Fidelity Blenheim International Horse Trials

by Helen Murray | 9/13/2014 1:18:33 PM

Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Cubalawn (Libby Law Photography) Woodstock, England - Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Cubalawn made a sizable jump up the leaderboard following a proficient trip across the country on Saturday at the Fidelity Blenheim International Horse Trials. On a day where Eric Winter’s difficult CCI3* track caused a shuffle of the standings, the USEF Land Rover Competition Grant Recipients jumped clear picking up 3.2 time faults to stand in ninth place heading into the show...

Olson Overcomes Testing Trail as Standout U.S. Competitor

by Mark Coley | 8/29/2014 3:00:00 PM

Jeremy Olson and Wallace Hill Shade (Diana DeRosa Photo) Sartilly, France – On Thursday morning, 165 horse-and-rider combinations set out on the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games endurance course. Covering stretches of sandy beaches, wooded trails, and town streets, Jeremy Olson (La Motte, Iowa), riding his and Amy Wallace-Whelan’s Wallace Hill Shade, were one of only 38 combinations to complete the trying course. Rain throughout the week created difficult footing, leaving...

Christina “Chrissy” Serio and Outsider Top Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Culpeper

by HITS E-News | 8/24/2014 10:49:57 PM

Christina Serio and Outsider on their way to a win in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix win at HITS Culpeper (ESI Photography) Culpeper, Va. - Growing up under the tutelage of her mother Louise Warner Serio at Derbydown Farm, Chrissy Serio knows that while ribbons and prize money may be the end goal, consistency is the silver lining. “My mother always taught me to try and maintain solid rounds. That is exactly what Outsider had today,” said Serio after her $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter...

Kevin Babington and Shorapur Take Top Honors in $75,000 Agero Grand Prix as Silver Oak Jumper Tournament Draws to a Close

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/18/2014 1:46:20 PM

Kevin Babington and family watch the Carling King tribute. (Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports) Halifax, Mass. - As the 2014 Silver Oak Jumper Tournament drew to a close on the final Sunday, Irish rider Kevin Babington celebrated one of the most special days in what has been a long and highly decorated career. First, during the pre-game ceremonies, his great mount Carling King, who recently passed away, was honored with a wonderful video production on the big video screen ringside. Put together by Jeff...

Jenny Karazissis and Undeniable Dominate Franktown Meadows $25,000 International Hunter Derby with Fourth Consecutive Victory

by Jenny Ross Koning | 8/3/2014 4:59:39 PM

Undeniable ridden by Jenny Karazissis (by Jenny Ross Koning for PhotoLyte.com) Washoe Valley, Nev. - Jenny Karazissis came home with top honors yet again in the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility in Washoe Valley, NV. Karazissis and Undeniable continued as reigning champions after winning both classes this weekend at the Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby. As a two-day standalone competition, Franktown Meadows featured the $2,500 USHJA National...

Julie Welles Brings Home the Blue in $10,000 Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Welcome Stake

by Laura Cardon for Starting Gate Communications, Inc. | 7/31/2014 9:47:34 PM

Julie Welles and Twan won the $10,000 Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Welcome Stake (David Mullinix Photography) East Dorset, Vt. - Julie Welles of Wellington, FL, and Warren, VT, rode Twan to victory in the $10,000 Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 31, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Welles and Twan were the first pair to tackle the course designed by 1976 Olympic individual silver medalist Michel...

William Funnell Can't Be Bettered for Bunn Leisure Trophy; Ward Finishes 2nd

by Victoria Spicer, Hickstead Press Officer | 7/31/2014 2:28:58 PM

William Funnell and Billy Angelo (Samantha Lamb) Hickstead, England - Local rider William Funnell has won plenty at Hickstead over the years, and Thursday he added another title to his collection on day three of the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead (29 July – 3 August). Riding Billy Angelo, William took the feature class of the afternoon – the Bunn Leisure Trophy. Drawn exactly half way through the 50-strong class, William jumped an immaculate clear first round...

Luck of the Irish Rules the Day in $75k HITS Grand Prix

by HITS E-News | 7/28/2014 11:07:41 AM

Ronan McGuigan and Capall Zidane on their way to a blue in the $75,000 HITS Grand Prix presented by Zoetis. The pair topped an impressive field to take first and $22,500 (ESI Photography) Saugerties, N.Y. - Of the six jump-off contenders in Sunday’s $75,000 HITS Grand Prix presented by Zoetis, four boasted the colors of Ireland. Ronan McGuigan, Darragh Kerins, with two horses, and Jonathan McCrea made their home country proud as they bested a field of 29 starters. Try as they might,...

Amateur Owner Hunters Finish Strong on the Last Day of Summer in the Rockies

by AnLi Kelly-Durham/Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/20/2014 11:20:36 PM

Shannan Gossman and Ever So Clever (AnLi Kelly-Durham/Phelps Media Group) Parker, Colo. - Summer in the Rockies at the Colorado Horse Park came to a close today, but not before the Amateur Owner Hunters took their last trips of the circuit in the Olson Family Main Hunter Ring. Taking home the Amateur Owner 3'3" Hunter Championship this morning was Shannan Gossman and Ever So Clever, a pair that is starting to mesh in the show ring. In the Amateur Owner 3'6" Hunters, it was Amy Gallagher...

Ward Takes Top Two in $83,000 Investors Group Cup 1.50m at Spruce Meadows

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 7/12/2014 9:55:30 PM

McLain Ward and Zander (Spruce Meadows Media Service) Calgary, Alberta. - Spruce Meadows held its $83,000 Investors Group Cup 1.50m competition on Saturday afternoon with another win for USA’s McLain Ward at the ‘Pan American’ Tournament CSI 5*. Ward took the top two places, winning aboard Zander and finishing second with HH Carlos Z. The rider has had a fantastic tournament to conclude the summer at Spruce Meadows and looks forward to competing Rothchild in Sunday’s...