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High and Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Victories Go to Lillie Keenan at Brandywine Valley Summer Series

by AnLi Kelly-Durham for Phelps Media Group, Inc. | 6/28/2012 9:21:50 AM

Lillie Keenan and Veronique win High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers at Brandywine Valley Summer Series (AnLi Kelly-Durham/PMG) Devon, PA - Wednesday afternoon at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series horse shows presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS), the Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers and the NAL/WIHS Child/Adult Jumper Classic were showcased in the Dixon Oval. Course designer Kenny Krome's challenging jumper tracks asked many questions of today's competitiors. Lillie Keenan...

Professional Hunters Take Center Stage on Opening Day of Brandywine Valley Summer Series

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/27/2012 4:08:16 PM

Paul Mathews and Carino swept the Second Year Green/High Performance Hunters at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Devon, PA - Blue skies greeted competitors for the first day of the Brandywine Valley Summer Series horse shows presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS). The professional hunter divisions were the highlight in the Dixon Oval, where Patricia Griffith, Phoebe DeMott, Paul Mathews, and Sandy Ferrell all rode to top finishes with their talented mounts....

Watch the IEA National Equestrian Finals Live

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/26/2012 6:32:23 PM

Wellington, FL - The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Western Finals will be streamed in real-time Thursday through Saturday (June 28-30) from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Watch over 200 IEA student-riders in action as they compete as part of the NRHA Derby. You can see the ribbon ceremonies, too. Visit the IEA website ( www.rideiea.org ) on Thursday, June 28 to see the competition schedule for the weekend. Log on to NRHAderby.com and select the arena (either COLISEUM LIVE WEBCAST or...

Saturday Night at Alltech National Horse Show to Benefit USET Foundation

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/26/2012 6:23:58 PM

Lexington, KY - June 26, 2012 - The 2012 Alltech National Horse Show announced today that for the second year in a row, the Saturday evening performance will once again benefit the United States Equestrian Team Foundation. Following a successful debut last year, the second edition of the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky, is scheduled for October 30 through November 4, 2012. The show will once again be held at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. During the Saturday...

Laura Kraut and Cedric Finish Second in €200,000 Longines Grand Prix Port of Rotterdam

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/25/2012 2:03:37 PM

Laura Kraut and Cedric earned the second place award in the €200.000 1.60m Longines Grand Prix Port of Rotterdam. (Erin Cowgill) Rotterdam, The Netherlands - The stakes were high on Sunday, June 24, as the Longines GrandPrix Port of Rotterdam got under way. For many of the competitors it was the final opportunity to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics. The USA's Laura Kraut and Cedric stole the spotlight as their success continued from their victory earlier in the week in the € 23,000...

Laura Kraut Sweeps Rotterdam CHIO 1.55m Qualifying Prix with Cedric

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/22/2012 4:00:51 PM

Laura Kraut and Cedric won the 23'000 € 1.55 m Syndicaat van de Rotterdamse Havenbedrijven Prix at the Rotterdam CHIO. (Erin Cowgill) Rotterdam, Netherlands - June 22, 2012 - Laura Kraut and Cedric could not be stopped on Thursday, June 21, 2012, as they emerged the victors of the qualifying 23'000 € 1.55 m Syndicaat van de Rotterdamse Havenbedrijven Prix. The Concours Hippique International Officiel (CHIO) has seen some of the world's greatest competitors vie for the prestigious...

$50,000 Puissance Added to 2012 Alltech National Horse Show Agenda

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/18/2012 2:14:34 PM

Great Britain's Guy Williams and Richi Rich 111 cleared 7ft 1in to share the honors in the Alltech Christmas Puissance at Olympia in London, England (Alltech) Lexington, KY - June 18, 2012 - The Alltech National Horse Show announced today that this year's already exciting Open Jumper schedule has been enhanced even further with the addition of the $50,000 Alltech Puissance class to be held on Friday evening. Following a successful debut last year, the second edition of the Alltech National...

Margie Engle and Royce Win $100,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix at HITS-On-The-Hudson

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/11/2012 12:00:31 PM

Margie Engle and Royce won the $100,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix. (ESI Photography) Saugerties, NY - Olympian Margie Engle and Elm Rock Partners LLC's Royce continued their domination of HITS-On-The-Hudson this weekend when they claimed their biggest victory to do date during the $100,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix on Sunday. The pair posted a double clear effort to top the 27-horse field, racing to the top of the leader board by almost three seconds during the jump-off. "Royce is still young,...

Louise Serio Continues to Lead 2012 Hallway Feeds National Hunter Derby Series

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/23/2012 1:00:00 PM

Louise Serio and Corvine continue to lead the $15,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Rider Bonus standings as of Saturday, May 19, 2012, during the second derby in the series, held during the Kentucky Spring Classic. (Shawn McMillen Photography/PMG) Lexington KY - Professional rider Louise Serio continues to hold the lead after the second part of the 2012 $45,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby came to a conclusion on Saturday, May 19, 2012 during the Kentucky Spring Classic. The Hallway Feeds...

Abigail McArdle Dominates High Junior Jumpers at Kentucky Spring Horse Shows

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/23/2012 9:31:28 AM

Abigail McArdle and Cosma 20 won the High Junior Jumper Championship during both weeks of the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows. (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Lexington, KY - The Kentucky Spring Horse Shows proved to be hugely successful for young rider Abigail McArdle of Barrington Hills, IL, who dominated the High Junior Jumper division with her eight-year-old mare Cosma 20. The unstoppable duo captured the division's championship award during the competition's two consecutive weeks, and also won...