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Competitors Overcome All Obstacles to Gather at Kentucky Horse Park for This Week's U.S. Dressage Finals Presented By Adequan®

by Yellow Horse Marketing for the U.S. Dressage Finals | 11/2/2015 10:55:24 AM

Cecilia Cox works all year to be able to make her annual trip to the U.S. Dressage Finals by Adequan a reality. (SusanJStickle.com) Lexington, Ky. - Competitors are now arriving on the hallowed grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park for this week’s U.S. Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, and these horses and riders represent a myriad of both physical and personal journeys in traveling from across the country to take part in this unique national head-to-head dressage competition. For...

Charlise Casas Takes Charge, Vanessa Mannix Makes Her Mark, Liza Finsness Nails U25

by Classic Communications | 10/11/2015 10:54:49 AM

Charlise Casas and Alaika (SEL Photography) Lexington, Ky. - On a clear and cool Fall morning, the action in The Rock Jumping Field kicked off with the $7,500 UltrOZ™ Low Junior-Amateur/Owner Final, followed by the $7,500 Brook Ledge Horse Transportation High Junior/Amateur Final. Later, the afternoon show jumping commenced with the $15,000 El Milagro U25 Cup at noon, then the $100,000 CSI3* Grand Prix, presented by Split Rock Farm, rounded out the inaugural Bourbon International CSI3* on...

Colvin Wins Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East

by USEF Communications Department | 10/4/2015 7:25:31 PM

Gladstone, N.J. – Victoria (Tori) Colvin of Loxahatchee, Fla. led the 2015 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East from start to finish. With her signature grace under pressure, the young superstar revealed the innate equestrian intuition for which she is famous, besting the field of 61 to win the French Leave Memorial Perpetual Trophy. Earning the highest score in each of the four phases of competition, Colvin was crowned champion aboard Betsee Parker’s...

Sponsors Announced for Split Rock Jumping Tour's Bourbon International CSI 3*

by Marty Bauman, Classic Communications | 8/27/2015 3:56:38 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The Split Rock Jumping Tour is delighted to welcome Four Points by Sheraton Lexington, Brook Ledge Horse Transportation and Horseflight among official sponsors of the second leg of their international jumping series, the Bourbon International CSI 3*, which takes place October 9-11 at Split Rock Farm in the "Horse Capital of the World", Lexington, Ky. The Split Rock Jumping Tour, a new international show jumping show series modeled after successful European shows, is creating an...

David Beisel and Ammeretto Race to $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic Victory at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group | 8/17/2015 3:47:46 PM

David Beisel and Ammeretto win the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic, presented by Zoetis, during the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - For David Beisel, the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show holds incredible memories, yet there is one in particular that stands out for him. It was three years ago exactly that David Beisel and Ammeretto, owned by Equine Holdings, LLC, entered into only the second grand prix of their show jumping partnership during...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Ready for Aachen CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/12/2015 5:26:28 PM

Aachen, Germany – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team arrived at the renowned venue in Germany to take part in the Aachen CICO3*, August 12-14. Though the Nations Cup is not part of the FEI European Championships Aachen 2015, which is hosting the disciplines of dressage, driving, jumping, reining, and vaulting, a field of top international eventing combinations ensures a challenging competition. Nine teams are set for the start of the Aachen CICO3*. The U.S. team consists of Lynn Symansky...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Ready for Aachen CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/12/2015 5:09:32 PM

Aachen, Germany – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team arrived at the renowned venue in Germany to take part in the Aachen CICO3*, August 12-14. Though the Nations Cup is not part of the FEI European Championships Aachen 2015, which is hosting the disciplines of dressage, driving, jumping, reining, and vaulting, a field of top international eventing combinations ensures a challenging competition. Nine teams are set for the start of the Aachen CICO3*. The U.S. team consists of Lynn Symansky...

Hampton Classic Horse Show Returns for the 40th Year

by Hampton Classic Horse Show | 8/10/2015 2:38:57 PM

Bridgehampton, NY – May 20, 2015 – The 40th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 23-30, to showcase the highest levels of equestrian show jumping competition. The Hampton Classic features six show rings, a Boutique Garden with more than 70 vendors, and a wide selection of dining options and a Farmer’s Market, all on its 60-acre show grounds. "Whether you are a rider, supporter or spectator, there is something for everyone at the Hampton...

Zone 4 is Golden in 2015 US National Pony Jumper Team Championship

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/8/2015 12:29:22 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The Team Championship of the US National Pony Jumper Championships took place Friday evening in the Alltech Arena as teams competed in the two-round Nations Cup format. Following the first round, the top teams came back to jump the same Marc Donovan-designed course in round two, with a total of 31 combinations jumping for individual classification. Zone 4 won the Team Championship for fifth time since the championship became part of the US Pony Finals in 2001. The team,...

Call for Media Credential Applications: 2015 USEF Dressage National Championships at the Lamplight Equestrian Center

by USEF Communications Department | 7/31/2015 6:00:07 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2015 USEF Dressage National Championships at the Lamplight Equestrian Center will take place August 19-23, 2015 at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover the event should submit a completed application form by August 15, 2015. The 2015 USEF Dressage National Championships at the Lamplight Equestrian Center will host the following championships and divisions: U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions...