Vani Khosla and Billy Mexico (McCool Photography) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - The Spring Series at Blenheim EquiSports concluded four weeks of grand prix events on Saturday afternoon with the $50,000 Blenheim Spring Classic IV Grand Prix, presented by Davidson Communities. With hundreds of guests enjoying a catered lunch in the hilltop VIP and spectators spread around the field, it was a grand afternoon under a cloudless spring sky for the audience and equestrians alike, most especially for...

Alex Granato and Carlchen W (Mancini Photos) Wellington, Fla. - Alex Granato of Wellington, FL, and Carlchen W earned top honors in the $10,000 Equiline Open Welcome at ESP Spring II at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The duo produced the fastest time in the jump-off round, crossing through the timers in 35.86 seconds. Victoria Colvin of Loxahatchee, FL, and Don Juan finished in second with a time of 36.338 seconds, while Amanda Derbyshire of Wellington, FL, piloted...

Lexington, Ky. – In 2015, Land Rover, the official automotive partner of the United States Equestrian Federation, continued its unwavering support of the U.S. eventing program. Fourteen athlete-and-horse combinations received funding to compete at 11 prestigious competitions in both Europe and the U.S. The combinations delivered fantastic performances to garner top placings on the international stage. Jersey Fresh International CCI3* Matt Brown (Petaluma, Calif.) kicked the year off for...

Wellington, FL - April 2, 2016 - On the final day of competition at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) for the 2016 season, Ashley Holzer (CAN) and Breaking Dawn returned to Ashley Holzer and Breaking Dawn. Photo Copyright SusanJStickle.com. CDI competition and clinched victory in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 3*, presented by Harmony Sporthorses to conclude an incredibly successful circuit. Holzer and Breaking Dawn received a 75.600%, while Shelly Francis (USA) and Danilo finished...

Saree Kayne and W Zermie 13 on their way to a $25,000 JR./A-O Jumper Classic win at HITS Thermal. (ESI Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Junior and Amateur riders rode for the win and a piece of the prize money as they competed in Saturday morning’s $25,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic of HITS Desert Circuit VIII. Along with the purse, the equestrians who are between 13 and 21 years of age were also vying for points as Saturday morning’s class was a selection trial for the North...

McLain Ward and Rothchild on their way to an AIG $1 Million Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Two-time Olympic gold medalist, McLain Ward, and Sagamore Farms’ Rothchild, rose to challenge a top-notch field of thirty-three riders, including Ocala’s 2015 Great American Million winner Charlie Jayne, to claim a prestigious victory by going double-clear on a challenging course in the first Jewel in the HITS Triple Crown of Show Jumping, the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix....

Wellington, Fla. - Week ten of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Horseware Ireland, concluded on Sunday, March 20, featuring the $35,000 Suncast® Kent Farrington and Creedance (Sportfot) 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic in the International Ring at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBEC). The class saw a win for Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance, with Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Picolo in second, and Abdel Said (EGY) aboard Luron S Z third. The 12-week WEF...

Wellington, Fla. – Competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) continued on Friday during week ten of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) Jessica Springsteen and Davendy S (Sportfot) with a win for Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Stone Hill Farm’s Davendy S in the morning’s $35,000 Illustrated Properties 1.45m Classic. The pair bested Eduardo Menezes and Caruschka 2, who settled for second place, while Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Melody des Hayettes Z...

Thermal, Calif. - Victors of the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix, a qualifying opportunity for the $500,000 Diamond Mills Hunter Prix, and the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix, a qualifying opportunity for the $250,000 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix at the HITS Championship in September, returned to again take home the winning titles. Hope Glynn and Lake of Stars winning the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix. (ESI Photography) $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix Hope Glynn has consistently stacked...

Eduardo Menezes and Caruschka 2 (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week ten of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Horseware Ireland, began Wednesday morning at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, with a win for Brazil's Eduardo Menezes and Caruschka 2 in the $35,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m Jumper Classic. WEF 10, sponsored by Horseware Ireland, features CSI 3* jumper and 'AA" rated hunter competition running March 16-20, 2016. The week...