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Jessica Springsteen and Davendy Speed to Early Win in Washington

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 10/23/2014 6:52:52 AM

Washington, D.C. - Wednesday’s feature event was the opening $10,000 International Jumper speed class, sponsored by Amalaya Investments, with a win for Springsteen and Stone Hill Farms Davendy S. The class saw 37 entries with six clear rounds over an Anthony D’Ambrosio designed course. Last to go, Springsteen and Davendy S blazed through the course in 50.80 seconds for the win. She edged out her own horse, Zero, who finished in second with a time of 55.31 seconds ridden by Laura...

Dressage at Devon 2014 Day 3 - Best of the Breeds and the Performance Tests Begin

by Project Marketing, Inc. | 9/25/2014 10:07:48 PM

Devon, Pa. – Breeds from Andalusian and Arabian to the ever-popular Hanovarian and the North American Sportpony graced the Dixon Oval on Thursday. Every breeder is happy to talk about the wonderful characteristics of their own favorite. Andalusian breeders are not exception. From War Horses to Dressage Isidora SFI (Hoof Print Images) “It’s their mind — Andalusians are smart, and they want to please you,” says Jacqueline (Jackie) Seila. Her horse, Isidora SFI...

Colvin Stars In Junior Hunter Ring at Hampton Classic

by Classic Communications | 8/30/2014 9:11:33 AM

Bridgehampton, N.Y. - Victoria Colvin of Loxahatchee, FL, earned the most awards in the Junior Hunter division at the Hampton Classic. Colvin, 16, was named the Grand Champion Junior Hunter Rider after winning the Small Junior Hunter, 16-17, Championship and Reserve Championship awards, the Large Junior Hunter, 16-17, Reserve Championship, and she ode two of the three horses who tied for the Junior Hunter High-Score Award. Victoria Press rode Akinda to win the Small Junior Hunter, 15 &...

Winners of the Ariat "Champions Win A Grant" Program Announced

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/3/2014 11:09:08 PM

Westport, Conn. - Thanks to Ariat International and the dedication of three volunteers in the Champions Equine Service program, three well-deserving charities devoted to horse welfare and the horse-human bond are receiving grants. Individuals who volunteer a minimum of 24 hours in a year for an equine charity on the EQUUS Foundation Equine Welfare Network are recognized as Champions and automatically entered into a drawing where the winners have the opportunity to select their charities to...

Porter Brothers Sweep Individual Jumping Gold at NAJYRC

by USEF Communications Department | 7/20/2014 11:45:06 PM

Lexington, Ky . – The 2014 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) came to a close Sunday with the last medals of the Championship being awarded. In the USHJA North American Junior and Young Riders' Show Jumping Championship, brothers Wilton and Lucas Porter made history at the NAJYRC’s 40th anniversary by being the first brothers to win Young Rider and Junior Individual Gold, respectively, at the Championship. Four...

Rizvi and Easton Capture Grand Champion Titles at US Junior National Championship East Coast

by USEF Communications Department | 7/10/2014 1:09:38 PM

Devon, Pa . - The 2014 US Junior Hunter National Championship East Coast came to a close on Tuesday, following two days of competition in the historic Dixon Oval at the Devon Horse Show grounds. More than 100 of the country’s top juniors headed to the championship to complete three phases in front of the judging panel of Leo Conroy, Christina Schlusemeyer, and Bill Ellis over Skip Bailey-designed Classic Round course and Handy Hunter courses, which both counted for 40% of the overall...

Rich Fellers and Flexible Top $85,000 Sun Life Financial 'Reach for the Sun' 1.55m at Spruce Meadows

by Spruce Meadows Media Service | 7/3/2014 9:10:52 AM

Rich Fellers and Flexible (Spruce Meadows Media Service) Calgary, Alberta. - The Spruce Meadows 'North American' Tournament CSI 5* kicked off on Wednesday with a big schedule in the International Ring to continue a fantastic summer series in Calgary. The $85,000 Sun Life Financial 'Reach for the Sun' 1.55m competition was the feature event of the evening with a win for Rich Fellers (USA) and Flexible. Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Fine Lady 5 got a win in the $33,500 ATCO Energy...

U.S. Para-Driving Team Prepares for the 2014 FEI World Para-Equestrian Driving Championships Only Days Away

by USPEA | 6/24/2014 8:53:58 AM

Sandringham, England - The U.S. Para-Driving Team prepares for the 2014 FEI World Para-Equestrian Driving Championships beginning June 27. The three team members including Diane Kastama, Virginia Fitch, and Vietnam Veteran Bob Giles are currently in training for the week at at the de Ronde's establishment in the Netherlands. The team members, alternates, and individual competitor Mary Gray have been on the grounds during the week prepping and supporting the team before competition. The 2014...

William Howland Named Leading Handler at the 2014 Devon Horse Show

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/1/2014 7:38:27 PM

Devon, Pa. – The 2014 Devon Horse Show & Country Fair completed its final day of competition on Sunday with breeding classes featured in the famous Dixon Oval in Devon, PA. Showcasing the best horses and riders in the country, the Devon Horse Show hosted 11 days of top-tier competition across multiple breeds and disciplines from May 22-June 1.? William Howland Best Handler (The Book LLC) In-hand breeding classes showcased the young horses Sunday morning, starting with the Pennsylvania...

Youth of U.S. Jumping Ready to Impress at Furusiyya Nations Cup CSIO3* Lisbon

by Mark Coley | 5/29/2014 7:22:18 PM

Lisbon, Portugal - Friday afternoon and evening, Lisbon, Portugal, will play host to 10 countries vying for top honors at the Furusiyya Nations Cup CSIO3*. Led by Chef d’Equipe DiAnn Langer, the U.S. team hopes to leave a strong impression, with riders all under the age of 25, having their sights set on standing atop the podium. The competition will highlight the future of U.S. jumping as these young athletes come in with accomplished resumes. The U.S. team, comprised of Abigail McArdle,...