Halifax, MA -August 27, 2010- Gregory Price and Mariano became derby royalty following their win in the $10,000 3'3" Open Hunter Derby on the fourth day of competition at the Fieldstone Summer Showcase. The Summer Showcase, which runs August 24-29, features top-notch equestrian competition, great prize money, and nightly parties. The schedule for this year's Summer Showcase is highlighted by the $35,000 Grand Prix, which will be held on Fieldstone's pristine, all grass Grand Prix field on...

Bridgehampton, NY- 35th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 29-September 5. The Hampton Classic is one of the most prestigious horse shows in the nation and features competitors at every level from young children in leadline to Olympic veterans in the Classic's feature event, the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix and World Cup Qualifier on Sunday September 5. "This year's Hampton Classic has a lot of exciting events planned for Opening Day on Sunday, August 29," said...

Lexington, Kentucky - The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Youth Committee has organized several events for ASHA Youth during the 2010 Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show, including a three-day long Scavenger Hunt, Junior Judging, and the always popular ASHA Youth Auction, co-sponsored by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). The first of two Junior Judging sessions will begin at 9 AM on Tuesday, August 24, in Freedom Hall section 341, rows J and L....

Two popular New England horse shows, the Fieldstone Summer Showcase and the Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic, are teaming up to form a new horse show series with great offerings for equestrian competitors. The Fieldstone Summer Showcase/Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic Horse Show Series will feature jumper competition in three divisions with opportunities for great prizes and circuit championship awards. It is set to begin August 25-29 with the Fieldstone Summer Showcase at the Fieldstone...

Photo by ESI Photography (Sue Lyman and The Lion's Share) Sue Lyman rode The Lion's Share to a roaring victory in Saturday night's $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby to highlight the Cavalier Classic for hunter riders at HITS Commonwealth Park, in Culpeper, VA. Lyman and The Lion's Share used a score of 85 in the first round to put them in the hunt for the blue ribbon when the top 12 horse-and-rider combinations returned for a handy round on a course set by Rian Beals. At the conclusion of the first...

Photo by Marc Manning (The combined driving trophy and medal for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games) The beauty of the horse and the spirit of the Bluegrass will be showcased in the unveiling of the trophies and medals to be presented to the world champions of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Lexington-based luxury gift store and fine trophy provider, L.V. Harkness & Co., has worked intimately with Moser Crystal of the Czech Republic to create Team and Individual trophies and...

Lexington, KY - The popular show MythBusters tests the validity of urban legends and myths and now we’re going to do the same. We are going to challenge some of the biggest rumors and myths about the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. (Note: the following are actual myths). Myth One: Ticket prices are outrageous! Tickets to the 2010 Games start as low as $25 for a grounds pass. Competition tickets also start at $25. Tickets for eventing cross-country, driving marathon and endurance are...

The summer weather is heating up and so is the competition in the Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series. Lisa Goldman rode Morroco to lead the June standings and be named as the Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for June. Goldman competes in the Series' East Conference Amateur-Owner division with her mount Morroco. The month of June was a huge success for the pair, as they swept first-place honors in Series classes held at the Showplace Spring Spectacular I,...

Photo by Gary Mills (Culver Academies historic Black Horse Troop.) Culver Academies, known for their historic Black Horse Troop and Equestriennes horsemanship units will bring their traditions to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Opening Ceremonies on September 25. “I am very excited Culver has been chosen,” said Mark Waller, Director of Instruction at Culver. “I’m confident that we can really put on a good show and give a good impression of Culver’s riding program.” The Culver riding...

The American Morgan Horse Institute (AMHI) is pleased to announce its 2010 educational scholarship recipients. Each award is $3,000. AMHI is proud to collaborate with the scholarship donors to assist these outstanding young women in defraying the cost of their college tuitions. This year AMHI is sponsoring more than $15,000 in scholarships and grants, including the educational scholarships, to Morgan youth nationwide. All AMHI scholarships and grants are available through the generosity of...