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Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Connor Win 2023 USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship; Austin O’Connor Wins MARS Maryland 5 Star CCI5*-L

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 10/22/2023 8:00:00 PM

Elkton, Md. – The 2023 edition of the MARS Maryland 5 Star presented by Brown Advisory came to a close on Sunday as the competitors in the CCI5*-L and the USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship took on the show jumping courses designed by Michel Vaillancourt. Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Connor were the wire-to-wire winners for the three-star national championship, while Ireland’s Austin O’Connor ended a long five-star drought for his country by clinching victory in the...

Caroline Pamukcu Leads USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship; Oliver Townend Leads and Mia Farley is Top U.S. Athlete in MARS Maryland 5 Star CCI5*-L After Cross-Country

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 10/21/2023 11:00:00 PM

Elkton, Md. – Eventing athletes at the MARS Maryland 5 Star CCI5*-L and USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship had their chance to tackle Ian Stark’s cross-country courses on Saturday. Windy and cool conditions helped keep the equine athletes energized to get around the undulating terrain at Fair Hill. Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Connor. ©Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship Caroline Pamukcu (Springtown, Pa.) finished cross-country day...

Two U.S. Athletes Nominated for 2023 FEI Awards with Voting Closing Sunday, October 22

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/13/2023 2:45:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce two up-and-coming athletes have been nominated for this year’s 2023 FEI Awards, with Mimi Gochman (New York, N.Y.) and Christian Simonson (Ventura, Calif.) both nominated in the Longines FEI Rising Star category, designated for athletes aged 14 to 21 who demonstrate outstanding sporting talent and commitment. Mimi Gochman (19) has been involved with equestrian sport since childhood and has steadily risen through the ranks in the...

American Saddlebred Horse Association Expands Age Group for Youth Conference

by By Daniel Rieffer | 11/22/2006 9:48:40 AM

With planning underway for the 2007 American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Annual Meeting and Youth Conference, the ASHA has expanded the age group for its youth conference. All youth under 21 years of age are eligible to register for the 2007 ASHA Youth Conference, which will be held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting, Thursday through Saturday, February 15-17, at the Embassy Suites in Lexington, KY. The Annual Saddlebred Ball at the Keeneland Entertainment Center on Saturday night...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Finishes Fourth at 2023 FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Netherlands CCIO4*-NC-L

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/8/2023 4:45:00 PM

Enschede, Netherlands – The 2023 FEI Eventing Nations Cup Netherlands CCIO4*-NC-L, held at the Military Boekelo-Enschede from October 5-8, proved to be a serious competition with 112 combinations and 12 teams competing in the final Nations Cup series event of the year. With Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law at the helm, the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team of James Alliston and Karma, Jennie Brannigan and Connory, Phillip Dutton and Denim, and Cassie Sanger and Fernhill Zoro finished in fourth...

Appaloosa Horse Club Offers Aged Horse Special

by By the Appaloosa Horse Club | 9/7/2006 9:46:40 AM

The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is offering members an opportunity to register eligible Appaloosas over two years of age for the reduced rate of only $150. ApHC Regional Clubs are eligible for monetary incentive by recruiting members to take advantage of this special opportunity. Aged Horse Special registration applications will be mailed to ApHC Chartered Regional Clubs on Sept. 15, 2006, and are available by request. Contact the Regional Club Coordinator at (208) 882-7758 (ext. 235), or...

Last Chance for One-on-One Reining Clinic for All Ages

by By Christa Morris | 10/1/2008 3:10:00 PM

The last stop on the 2008 National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) Regional Clinic Series, a one-on-one training clinic series for all ages, is scheduled for October 11-12 at the Outwest Stallion Station in Scottsdale, AZ. National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Professionals Randy Paul and Matt Mills will provide their training tips to participants from the Southwest Region and across the United States. NRHyA Regional Clinics include top reining professionals at each event. The...

62nd Buffalo International Horse Show Offers Classics and Generous Prize Money for All Ages and Abilities

by By Phelps Media Group | 9/18/2008 10:03:00 AM

The Buffalo International Horse Show (BIHS) is a historical horse show that benefits a wonderful equestrian organization. BIHS is one of the oldest horse shows in the country, heading into its 62nd year. All proceeds are donated to the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center. This year, the show will be held September 17-21, 2008. BIHS is an USEF AA rated event. Unlike other high-ranking equestrian events that cater to the more talented riders and prominent divisions, BIHS does not. The staff does an...

Nations Cup Week at WEF Features International Competition for Riders of All Ages

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/2/2016 2:58:48 PM

Wellington, FL - March 2, 2016 - The 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) is host once again to Nations Cup competition on March 3-6 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The week will feature international General Admission Seating for Friday Night's Nations' Cup Is Free! competition for riders of all ages with the $150,000 Nations Cup on Friday, March 4, as well as the Hollow Creek Farm Children's, Junior, and Young Rider Nations Cups on Saturday, March 5. Top...

Expert Training for Reiners of All Ages in Tennessee

by Christa Morris/NRHA | 5/4/2011 10:34:58 AM

Oklahoma City, OK – New Market, TN, will be the next host for the 2011 NRHA Regional Clinic Series. Mike Flarida, Charlie Hutton, Matt Flarida and Charlie Wills will be sharing their tips and techniques at the Ricer Glen Equestrian Center on May 28-29. This clinic is an amazing opportunity for reiners of all ages and experience levels to ride with top NRHA Professionals and take part in the first Regional Clinic Show hosted by the Tennessee Reining Horse Association. Mike Flarida from...