Bridgehampton, NY - The 36th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, which returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 28–September 4, is sponsoring a food drive in support of the Sag Harbor Food Pantry. The online personal shopping service, mygofer.com, is lending its support as sponsor of the Drive. Spectators who present three or more nonperishable items at the entrance gate on Tuesday, August 30 or Wednesday, August 31 will be granted free admission to the show that day courtesy of mygofer.com....

Bridgehampton, NY – The Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities is proud to return to the Hampton Classic Horse Show (August 28 through September 4) to celebrate its sixth anniversary at the event. The classes for people with special needs, which will be held on Monday, August 29, are open to all riders with a documented disability and include three divisions–one for riders requiring the assistance of a leader, one for riders requiring a spotter at the beginner...

Aachen, Germany - Team USA continued their success at the CHIO Aachen with strong performances over the past two days. Steffen Peters and Weltino's Magic, owned by Jen Hlavacek, won the Preis der VUV-Vereinigte Unternehmerverbände Aachen. The class was the Prix St. Georges of the small tour, and the 9-year-old Westfalen gelding received judges' scores of 71.053, 73.553, 72.632, 75.000, and 70.658 for a total percentage of 72.579. USEF Dressage Technical Advisor Anne Gribbons...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) named the following horse/rider combinations for CSIO5*competitions: Hickstead and Dublin, which are part of the 2011 FEI Nations Cup Series. These riders will jump at CSIO5* Hickstead, England, July 26-31 which is held in conjunction with the Longines Royal International Horse Show and CSIO5* Dublin, Ireland, August 3-7 as part of the prestigious Royal Dublin Horse Show. Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, NY) will ride Coral Reef...

Photo courtesy of Sallee Horse Vans. Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) welcomes Sallee Horse Vans as USEF's first Official Horse Transportation provider, as well as a Gold Sponsor of the 2011 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) and a presenting sponsor of the 2011 USEF Hunter Pony Championships. "Sallee Horse Van's commitment to the USEF's programs is exceptional and we are excited about...

Christine McCrea on her favorite horse, Vegas, at the 2009 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final (Photo by Shannon Brinkman/USEF). Thanks to the USEF Facebook fans for these questions for U.S. Team Show Jumper Christine McCrea. For the next "10 Questions With..." visit www.facebook.com/USEquestrian Christine McCrea East Windsor, CT Age: 32 Victoria Kelley : What is your training schedule like? Tuesday through Sunday and I ride the horses. Monday is the day off for them and me. If I am going to a...

Madison, NY – Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications (AHP) presented Robert Cacchione with the 10th annual Equine Industry Vision Award at a ceremonial breakfast held during the AHP 2011 Hoofprints in the Sand Seminar in San Diego, CA. Established in 2002, the Equine Industry Vision Award was the first of its kind to showcase innovation and recognize ingenuity and service across the entire equine market. Robert has earned this honor for his exemplary vision to start an...

Hadidi in October 2009 (ArabianHorseGlobal.com). It’s a common sentiment these days among horse breeders, the idea that the pioneer American Egyptian Arabian imports of the 1960’s and ‘70’s were extraordinary and utterly unique. Gleannloch Farm’s bloodlines are certainly among those that are mentioned in reverent tones. No wonder the reappearance in America of the Gleannloch-bred stallion, Hadidi caused such an emotional reaction among knowledgeable Egyptian...

Hadidi in October 2009. Photo courtesy ArabianHorseGlobal.com. It’s a common sentiment these days among horse breeders, the idea that the pioneer American Egyptian Arabian imports of the 1960’s and ‘70’s were extraordinary and utterly unique. Gleannloch Farm’s bloodlines are certainly among those that are mentioned in reverent tones. No wonder the reappearance in America of the Gleannloch-bred stallion, Hadidi caused such an emotional reaction among knowledgeable...

Rashad Ibn Sinan. Photo courtesy ArabianHorseGlobal.com. Sherri Soper has been breeding high quality straight Egyptian Arabian horses ever since she fell in love with a daughter of Alidaar over a decade ago. Alidaar, a full brother to national Champion Ruminaja Ali, was a popular and successful breeding sire and the mare, Aletheia (x Waseemah AHSA by El Moongi) turned out to be the investment of a lifetime for Sherri. The first foal she produced for SS Arabians was a wonderful grey mare by...