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FEI Pony Dressage Rider Bebe Davis Wraps Up A Record Breaking Dressage Season

by JRPR, Inc. | 4/11/2012 9:17:00 AM

Poldy 10 and Barbara (Bebe) Davis earned the record breaking score of 75.987% twice in the FEI Pony Individual Test (Susan J. Stickle) Wellington, FL – Barbara (Bebe) Davis, a 14-year-old dressage rider who competes in the FEI Pony Division, has wrapped up an amazing winter show season with her two ponies, Poldy 10 and Bohdjan. While she may not be old enough to drive a car, Davis was still able to pilot her equine partners into the winner’s circle time and time again while...

Vaulting Coach Bree Krebel Joins 2012 Western States Horse Expo Clinician Lineup

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 4/9/2012 4:11:17 PM

Vaulter Bree Krebel will be a featured clinician at the 2012 Western States Horse Expo (Western States Horse Expo) Sacramento, CA - The Western States Horse Expo is pleased to announce that vaulting coach Bree Krebel will be a featured clinician during year's event. Krebel has recently created a new program, "Vaulting for Equestrians," which she hopes will help develop new programs across the country. The Western States Horse Expo is scheduled for June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds...

Devon Ticket Office Opens, McLain Ward Says He Will Compete

by The Devon Horse Show and County Fair, Inc | 4/9/2012 4:00:33 PM

Devon, PA - The ticket office for the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair opens Today, April 9, and with top Olympic hopefuls competing in two Observation Events at this year’s show, getting reservations early is very important. At least three of the eight top riders on the long list of candidates for the London Olympics show jumping team have said they will compete in the Observation classes at Devon, May 24 to June 3. Mclain Ward on Sapphire and Antares F were given a bye for the first...

June's Country Heir Horse Show to Feature Level 5 Jumpers and BIG Hunter Prize Money

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. | 4/9/2012 2:39:52 PM

Lexington, KY - Prize lists have been sent for Country II, scheduled for June 6-10 and June 13-17, 2012, at the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington and I. This year's show is a World Championship Hunter Rider event during Country Heir II, the second week of competition. The prize money has been increased for the jumpers during Country Heir II, making it a Level 5 Jumper event with the highlight being a $55,000 Grand Prix. Country Heir will be offering $370,000 prize money over the...

Katie Dinan Named 2012 Maxine Beard Award Winner by USET Foundation

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 4/9/2012 1:43:48 PM

Gladstone, NJ - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce that Katie Dinan of New York, NY, has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the Maxine Beard Show Jumping Rider Award. Dinan received the Maxine Beard Award trophy at the American Invitational on April 7, 2012, at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The selection was based on Dinan's competitive record and future potential to represent the United States in international competition. The award provides...

The 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Awards Circuit Championships

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 4/9/2012 9:10:49 AM

The overall L&L series winner, Alissa Kinsey and Jack Mitich, Director of Equestrian Sales & Services for World Development Group, title sponsor of the Series in 2012. Alissa was able to choose from a Saddle from Custom Saddlery or two European stall fronts from World Development Group. (Anne Gittins Photography) Wellington, FL - Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) is proud to congratulate all of the Circuit Champions for the 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival. The 2012...

Mario Deslauriers and Cella Capture 2012 $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational presented by G & C Farm

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 4/8/2012 8:00:00 AM

Mario Deslauriers stood proud and center on the winner's podium as Molly Ashe-Cawley was presented with the silver medal, and Beezie Madden took home the bronze. The three provided the only double-clear efforts of the night, taking the top spots on the leaderboard. (V.Valenti/The Book LLC) Tampa, FL - It was a night of nail-biting excitement as 32 of the nation's top riders went head-to-head in the 2012 $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational presented by G & C Farm at Raymond James...

Euphemia Wins Double Tricolors with Summer Daze and Unbelievable

by Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 4/5/2012 8:46:57 AM

Tampa, FL - The Tournament of Champions got off to a start with the Pre-Green Hunters [yesterday] morning in the Main Hunter Ring, with top riders and horses vying for the honors throughout the afternoon. It was Amanda Steege and Mary Euphemia who stole the show on the second day of the Tournament of Champions. Steege flawlessly piloted Winter Wonder to the Reserve Championship in the Pre-Green Hunters coming just shy of the championship honors behind Euphemia. Euphemia also took home the...

Tampa Bay Classic Wrap-Up

by Elsie Vieira for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 4/2/2012 2:30:31 PM

Beezie Madden and Mademoiselle were the winners of the $50,000 Grand Prix of Tampa CSI 2*-W (Bierer/PMG) Tampa, FL - The Tampa Bay Classic, held at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, FL, has come to an end after an exceptional week of competition. After a week of unparalleled athleticism and talent, exhibitors are reveling in their success and taking a quick break before the second week of the Tampa Equestrian Series begins. The main highlight was on the...

Molly Ashe-Cawley and Carissimo Pave the Way to Victory in $32,000 Tampa Bay Welcome Stake at Tampa Equestrian Series

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 3/31/2012 9:54:00 AM

Molly Ashe-Cawley raced across the finish line with Carissimo after scoring the quickest of only three double-clear rounds during the $32,000 Tampa Bay Welcome Stake.(Kendall Bierer/PMG) Tampa, FL - The crowd was alive with anticipation as 10 riders moved into the Tampa Bay Welcome Stake jump-off yesterday evening. The nation's top riders joined the series, attempting to garner the championship prize in the $32,000 Tampa Bay Welcome Stake CSI 2* at the Tampa Equestrian Series. Molly...