Ian Millar and Star Power won the 1.45m Open Jumper class at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show (Photo by Rebecca Walton/PMG). Lexington, KY - It was warm and sunny for the opening day of the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, as the jumper action kicked off in the Rolex Stadium. This afternoon, riders had the opportunity to showcase their mounts in the Open Jumper classes. Ian Millar of Canada had a great start, taking home first- and second-place honors in the 1.45m Open Jumpers aboard Star Power and...

Lexington, KY - The press conference for this year's debut of the Alltech National Horse Show at the Kentucky Horse Park was held on Wednesday at the Farm House Restaurant, located on the grounds. ANHS Press Conference, L to R, ASPCA's Valeria Angelli, Mason Phelps, John YG Walker, Hugh Kincannon, Dr. Pearse Lyons, Mayor Jim Gray and John Nicholson (Photo by Rebecca Walton). The Alltech National Horse Show, 128th edition, will be staged at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in...

Jhesika Wills. (Photo by Carolynn Bunch). Lincoln, NE – Four advanced young riders have been selected for the 2011 Olympic Dream Program that annually sends young riders to Europe for an intensive 10-day dressage experience. The program is administered and funded annually by The Dressage Foundation (TDF). On May 2, an independent Selection Committee, after reviewing dozens of applications, chose Mary Bahniuk Lauritsen (MA), Jhesika Wells (WA), Kathryn Butt (SC) and Laura DeCesari (AZ) to...

Carson City, NV - The McLean Family is pleased to announce that the prize list and entry forms for the 2011 $25,000 Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby are now available. This exciting and unique Derby is part of the 2011 United States Hunter Jumper Association International Hunter Derby Series. The Derby is scheduled for Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2011, at the beautiful Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility in Carson City, NV. Participants may download both the Prize List and the Entry Form...

Maddy Darst with Mom Mindy Darst at Horse Shows by the Bay (Photo courtesy Horse Shows by the Bay). Traverse City, MI - Opportunities are endless for hunter riders attending Traverse City, Michigan's Horse Shows by the Bay this summer. Besides being located in the ultimate vacation destination of the Midwest, the varied festival schedule will be featuring new events and awards, ensuring participants that important items like earning lots of points, capturing coveted ribbons and winning big...

The Kentucky Spring Horse Shows will feature the nation's best hunter and jumper riders competing for top prizes at the Kentucky Horse Park (Photo by Lindsay McCall/PMG). Lexington KY - The exciting hunter/jumper action hosted during the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows is just around the corner, and riders are gearing up their mounts to compete during the exceptional 'AA'-rated event. Next week, the show will kick off with the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, held May 11-15, 2011. The Kentucky...

Callan Solem was victorious in the $40,000 Grand Prix with Magic Cruise at HITS Culpeper. (Photo by Rebecca Walton/PMG). Culpeper, VA - Callan Solem took both first and second place in the $40,000 HITS Grand Prix on Sunday, April 24. Solem was the only rider to complete double-clear efforts in the Commonwealth National Park finale. The Chester Springs, PA-based rider advanced to the jump-off in the show's highlight event after riding fault-free first-rounds over Danny Foster's course...

Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Arts will be hosting their annual "Pride of Portugal; the Lusitano joins the Ride for Life" Festival on Saturday, June 4, 2011. (Photo courtesy of Sons of the Wind School). Merrimac, MA - On Saturday, June 4, 2011, the Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Arts will host its third annual Lusitano Festival. This year, the Pride of Portugal; The Lusitano, joins the 'Ride for Life.' This exciting event showcases the beautiful Lusitano horses and the...

The Rolex Stadium will host many of the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows' main events, and was also the location of the show jumping competition during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. (Photo courtesy Phelps Media Group). Lexington KY - The Kentucky Spring Horse Shows is one of the nation's premier hunter/jumper events, and will be kicking-off its two weeks of competition with the Kentucky Spring Horse Show May 11-15, 2011, and will conclude with the Kentucky Spring Classic May...

Award-winning course designer Anthony D'Ambrosio. (Photo by Kenneth Kraus.) Hampton Falls, NH - A new course designer at the 2011 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic, featuring the $75,000 Grand Prix, will challenge competitors this year on the grass Grand Prix and Derby field. Award-winning course designer Anthony D'Ambrosio will be testing the top riders in the high performance classes to be held at Silver Oak Equestrian Center, Hampton Falls, NH, September 14-18. A sanctioned FEI course...