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Montgomery Leads after Day One at the Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/12/2013 4:30:53 PM

Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen (Samantha Clark) Lexington, KY - The first day of dressage began at the Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials in Woodstock, England, with the first batch of U.S. riders coming down the centerline on Thursday. In the CCI3*, a talented international field performed their dressage tests in front of the judging panel of Eric Lieby, Nick Burton, and Lindsay Jenkins. Clark Montgomery (Wiltshire, UK) and Loughan Glen, USEF Land Rover Competition Grant...

First Declaration Deadline for the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan is Today!

by United States Dressage Federation | 8/26/2013 10:26:10 AM

Lexington, KY - Attention USDF Region 2, 5, 6, 7, and 8 competitors: If you are considering trying to make it to the US Dressage Finals, the deadline to declare is August 26! The process is easy, there is no fee, and no commitment. Your declaration simply ensures that you will remain eligible, so do it today! https://www.horseshowoffice.com/usdf.org

"Mission imPOSSIBLE" Western Dressage: Sharing Strides - Two Minds, One Journey #4

by Deb Herbert & Karen Abbattista | 8/19/2013 8:33:10 AM

Welcome to the fourth installment of a different kind of blog from WDAA! The purpose of this post is to allow the reader "into the heads" of both a trainer/judge/competitor, Karen Abbattista and her student, Deborah Herbert, a Florida WDAA member. We would like to share with you some moments in Deb's journey as she pursues her riding goals with her AQHA mare "GenuineArcticSpring", barn name "Belle". Please enjoy as you follow along with these posts that we consider interesting or...

Traders Point USHJA International Hunter Derby Win Makes Kelley Farmer First Million-Dollar Hunter Rider

by Brenda Mueller For Immediate Release Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/11/2013 12:05:53 PM

Kelley Farmer and Mythical make history in the Traders Point USHJA International Hunter Derby (Phelps Media Group, Inc. International) Zionsville, IL - The Traders Point Hunt Charity Show grounds were a buzz with activity anticipating the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby held in the Grand Prix field of the gorgeous Wild Acres Farm. The horse show did not disappoint spectators with activities for the whole family including pony rides, bouncy houses, shopping and plenty of food. Spectator...

"Many Roads Lead to Rome" Western Dressage: Sharing Strides - Two Minds, One Journey #3

by Deb Herbert & Karen Abbattista for WDAA | 8/9/2013 12:44:39 PM

Welcome to the third installment of a different kind of blog from WDAA! The purpose of this post is to allow the reader "into the heads" of both a trainer/judge/competitor, Karen Abbattista and her student, Deborah Herbert, a Florida WDAA member. We would like to share with you some moments in Deb's journey as she pursues her riding goals with her AQHA mare "GenuineArcticSpring", barn name "Belle". Please enjoy as you follow along with these posts that we consider interesting or challenging...

Catherine Tyree Clinches First Grand Prix Victory at Vermont Summer Festival

by Starting Gate Communications | 8/4/2013 9:50:18 AM

Catherine Tyree secured her first career grand prix victory with Sandor de la Pomme in the $30,000 Manchester and the Mountains Grand Prix, presented by Purina Horse Feed, held August 8 at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT (David Mullnix Photography) East Dorset, VT - Nineteen-year-old Catherine Tyree claimed the first grand prix victory of her young career in the $30,000 Manchester and the Mountains Grand Prix, presented by Purina Horse Feed, held August 3 at the Vermont Summer...

U.S. Jumpers Start Hot at Hickstead, Draw First in Nations Cup Order

by Andrew Minnick | 8/1/2013 11:04:06 AM

Jumping at CSIO5* Hickstead started up Thursday with U.S. horses and riders faring well. In the opening speed class, the Royal International Vase, "Master of Faster" Richard Spooner and Oscany Inc's Let's Dance 46 sped to a 2nd place finish with a clear round in 65.58s. Hot on their heels were Reed Kessler and her own Ligist. They also keep the rails in the cups and finished their round in 66.18s. Neither was fast enough to beat the scorching 63.97s effort from Great Britain's own...

USDF Announces First Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum

by United States Dressage Federation | 8/1/2013 11:02:08 AM

The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce their first forum as part of the new USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Program, presented by Dressage at Devon, a USDF Education Partner, and supported by Hassler Dressage. This forum will be held September 14-15 at Apple Knoll Farm, in Millis, MA. Led by internationally renowned sport horse development experts and educators, Scott Hassler, USEF National Young Dressage Horse Coach, and Ingo Pape, one of Germany's most...

Western Dressage: Sharing Strides - Two Minds, One Journey

by Deb Herbert & Karen Abbattista for WDAA | 7/31/2013 2:20:05 PM

Welcome to a different kind of blog from WDAA! The purpose of this post is to allow the reader "into the heads" of both a trainer/judge/competitor, Karen Abbattista and her student, Deborah Herbert, a Florida WDAA member. We would like to share with you some moments in Deb's journey as she pursues her riding goals with her AQHA mare "GenuineArcticSpring", barn name "Belle". Please enjoy as you follow along with these posts that we consider interesting or challenging moments on their journey...

Quebec Original World Cup: Irishman Andrew Bourns in First Place, Derek Braun Takes Second

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/28/2013 9:40:33 PM

Andrew Bourns and Gatsby - (Cealy Tetley) Bromont, Quebec - July 28, 2013 - The International Bromont ended this Sunday July 28th with Irishman Andrew Bourns' stunning victory in the Quebec Original World Cup qualifying event, at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park. The course, designed by world renowned Leopoldo Palacios (VEN), comprised thirteen obstacles for sixteen efforts, with a time allowed of 85 seconds. Only three of the twenty-eight participating pairs made it to the jump-off, as...