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The 2016 Rolex Central Park Horse Show Seeking Riders for $50,000 Puissance Class

by Equestrian Sport Productions | 6/8/2016 10:06:21 PM

The 2015 Rolex Central Park Horse Show (MegBanks/ESP) New York, N.Y. - Want to jump to new heights in the Big Apple? The 2016 Rolex Central Park Horse Show, one of the most highly anticipated equestrian events of the year, is seeking interest from competitors for a potential $50,000 Puissance class to be hosted in the iconic Wollman Rink on Thursday, September 22. An additional $50,000 Rider Bonus will be offered to the combination who can break the international outdoor Puissance record. The...

IEA Announces Referral Program for IEA Coaches

by Interscholastic Equestrian Association | 6/6/2016 11:36:04 AM

Columbus, Ohio - The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is pleased to announce that it will continue the member Referral Program for the 2016-2017 season. Membership enrollment is available now through November 1, 2016. The Referral Program provides adult IEA members with a cash reward for each new equine professional member they refer to the IEA. There is no limit to how many rewards a member can accrue, and anyone interested in promoting the IEA is encouraged to contact the IEA...

2016 Time to Ride Challenge Begins for Hundreds of Stables, Clubs, and Businesses Nationwide

by Time to Ride and USEF Communications Department | 6/1/2016 4:11:31 PM

Washington, D.C. - Today the 2016 Time to Ride Challenge, a nationwide grassroots contest to introduce new people to horses, begins for hundreds of competing stables, clubs, and other horse businesses. The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to partner with Time to Ride to bring 25,000 new youth engagements to equestrian sports in 2016 through the Time to Ride Challenge in partnership with First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative. Event hosts will compete through...

American Gold Cup Celebrates Fifth Anniversary at Old Salem Farm

by Phelps Media Group | 6/1/2016 3:06:25 PM

Richie Maloney and Carrabis Z, Winners of the $215,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping New York at the 2015 American Gold Cup (The Book LLC) North Salem, N.Y. - On September 14-18, 2016, the American Gold Cup CSI-W is set to return to scenic Old Salem Farm in North Salem, New York. The popular and prestigious show jumping classic annually attracts an international field of world-class riders for what has once again become one of America's most popular show jumping events. The four-decade...

Hunter Exhibitors Vie for Top Titles at HITS-on-the-Hudson I

by HITS Horse Shows | 5/31/2016 7:45:38 PM

Saugerties, N.Y. - New York’s first qualifying opportunities for the $500,000 Diamond Mills Hunter Prix and $250,000 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix, which take place at the HITS Championship in September, kicked off this weekend in the first week of HITS Saugerties Series. Riders and horses competed for these qualifiers in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix and $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix. Cassandra Kahle and Diario on their way to a $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix win. (ESI...

NCAA Affirms Support for Equestrian

by Nicole Norton | 5/19/2016 1:59:33 PM

The Committee on Women’s Athletics (CWA) confirmed its support for equestrian to remain on the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Emerging Sports list during the April 2016 meeting in Indianapolis. The committee voted on and approved a statement recommending that equestrian remain on the Emerging Sports list due to new organizational efforts, membership feedback, and potential growth. Over the past 12 months, support for the sport of equestrian has surged with renewed...

Twelve Olympians Headline Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event

by Classic Communications | 5/13/2016 2:04:18 PM

Phillip Dutton and Z (Shannon Brinkman) Allentown, N.J. - Twelve Olympic riders headline the impressive list of entries at the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event (JFI) at the Horse Park of New Jersey this weekend. Olympians competing include Phillip Dutton (USA), Kim Severson (USA), Boyd Martin (USA), William Coleman (USA) Julie Richards (USA), Kyle Carter (CAN), Jessica Phoenix (CAN), Ian Roberts (CAN), Peter Barry (CAN), Leslie Law (GBR), Joe Meyer (NZL), and Ronald Zabala-Goetschel...

Frankie Thieriot-Stutes Leads CCI** Following Dressage at Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event

by Classic Communications | 5/12/2016 9:35:22 AM

Frankie Thieriot-Stutes and Chatwin (Shannon Brinkman) Allentown, N.J. - Frankie Thieriot-Stutes of Occidental, Calif. leads the CCI** following dressage scoring 44.5 penalties on Chatwin in the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event (JFI), presented by BW Furlong & Associates. Local rider Holly Payne Caravella and Bruisyard Hall are second with 46.3. Tied for third with 47.1 penalties are Mara DePuy (USA) riding Congo Brazzaville C and Tamra Smith (USA) on Lagos Star. A record number...

Top Olympic Candidates Head Entry List for the 2016 Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event

by Classic Communications | 5/2/2016 1:40:19 PM

2015 Jersey Fresh International Three-Day CIC3* champion Lauren Kieffer and Meadowbrooks's Scarlett during Show Jumping. (Shannon Brinkman) Allentown, N.J. - Leading contenders for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team headline the entry list at the 2016 Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event (JFI) presented by B.W. Furlong & Associates, which returns to the Horse Park of New Jersey, May 11-15. As the last qualifying selection event for the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team that will compete in the...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Gives Valiant Effort for Second Place Tie at CSIO4* Coapexpan

by Dana Rossmeier | 4/29/2016 6:47:05 PM

Richard Spooner and Big Red went double-clear (photo by Anwar Esquivel). Xalapa, Veracruz – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team consisting of Christine McCrea, Jonathan McCrea, Richard Spooner, and Ali Wolff nearly forced Mexico and Canada into a three-way jump-off at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan today. However, Mexico’s Jose Antonio Chedraui Eguia went double-clear to secure the victory for Mexico, resulting in a two-way tie for second between the U.S. and...