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James Robert Greene 1929-2012

by USEF Communications Department via Cynthia Greene McNutt | 10/1/2012 4:07:01 PM

Brentwood, TN - James Robert Greene passed away on September 27, 2012 peacefully at the age of 83. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janet Jordan Greene and daughter Betsy Greene Wohrley. He is survived by his children SuSu Greene Raymond and Cynthia Greene McNutt and grandchildren Emily Jordan Raymond, Catherine Austin Raymond, Kelsey Jordan McNutt, Ashley Himmelreich and Joshua Wohrley. Mr. Greene graduated from Western Military Academy, Franklin & Marshall College and Washington...

Stronghold Equine Equipment Joins List of American Gold Cup Sponsors

by Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/13/2012 2:34:11 PM

Dawn Marie Looney from Stronghold Equine Equipment North Salem, NY - Stronghold Equine Equipment has confirmed their support of the American Gold Cup by joining the list of sponsors. The prestigious show started yesterday, September 12, and will run through September 16, with the famed $200,000 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition as the highlight event on Sunday. All of Stronghold Equine Equipment is retailed exclusively at Stronghold Equine Equipment and Tack,...

USEF Weekend Preview September 12, 2012

by The USEF Communications Department | 9/12/2012 3:21:47 PM

Major equestrian competitions attended by U.S. athletes, both domestic and overseas, are listed in this weekly preview. Please look below to find competition listings by discipline* and breed. We hope you will follow the competitions that most interest you, but check Equestrian Weekly on Monday for a report of any top finishes by U.S. Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only FEI competitions or USEF Championships within the USA and international FEI...

2012 WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Finals Prize List Available

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 9/12/2012 1:20:26 PM

Molly Cole and Newport were the WIHS Regional Horse Show Hunter Grand Champions. (Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.) Washington, D.C. - The 2012 WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Finals will take place on October 19-21 at Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. The show is now “C” rated by the USEF and offers fantastic competition for local riders. A very popular stop on the local horse show circuit, the WIHS Regional also offers an alternative way for area...

Ponessa Closes Out 2012 Paralympic Games for U.S.

by Helen Murray | 9/4/2012 3:05:41 PM

Greenwich, UK - The Para-Equestrian Dressage portion of the 2012 Paralympic Games came to a close on Tuesday with Freestyle Test being ridden in Grades IV, III and 1a. Donna Ponessa was the lone U.S. representative on the day, performing her Grade 1a Freestyle in front of the Ground Jury of Kjell Myhre, Lilian Iannone, Gudrun Hofinga, Sarah Rodger and Freddy Leyman. Ponessa (New Windsor, NY) closed out the 2012 Paralympic Games for the U.S. in fine style scoring 70.75% with Wesley...

Huge Win at Hampton Classic for Emanuel Andrade and Tiny Tim

by Starting Gate Communications | 9/3/2012 6:04:59 PM

15-year-old Emanuel Andrade of Venezuela guided Tiny Tim to victory in the $15,000 North Star Junior/Amateur-Owner Classic on September 1 at the CSI4*-W Hampton Classic horse show in Bridgehampton, New York. (The Book LLC) Bridgehampton, NY – Only 15 years of age, Venezuela’s Emanuel Andrade scored an impressive win at the CSI4*-W Hampton Classic in Bridgehampton, New York, taking victory in the $15,000 North Star Junior/Amateur-Owner Classic on September 1 riding Tiny Tim. Only...

Chrystine J. Tauber Elected USEF President

by The USEF Communications Department | 9/1/2012 9:56:00 AM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation Board of Directors assembled in Lexington, Kentucky on August 27th for the 2012 USEF Mid -Year Meeting. The election of a new President, to take office in January 2013, topped the agenda. Olympic Gold Medalist David O'Connor has served as the USEF President since 2004. The President ultimately presides over the volunteer leadership structure of the Federation. Only 12 individuals have served in the presidential role and the process for...

Stewart Wins Triple Crown Custom Hunter Title At Hampton Classic

by Classic Communications (edited) | 8/29/2012 4:03:18 PM

Bridgehampton, NY - Scott Stewart, of Wellington, Fla., won the Triple Crown Custom high performance hunter championship, along with two other hunter championships, on Tuesday and Wednesday at the 37th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show. Stewart, 48, guided Garfield, 9, to the Triple Crown Custom high performance hunter championship, Dedication, 7, to the second year green hunter championship, and Enjoy, 6, to the first year green hunter championship. Garfield won all five of the...

ASHA/ UPHA to Present "First Timer" Ribbons at the 2012 World's Championship Horse Show

by ASHA | 8/15/2012 9:36:15 AM

Lexington, KY - Thanks to the initiative of American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Board Member, Randy Cates, and the generous sponsorship from World Champion Horse Equipment, ASHA and the United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) will be presenting inaugural ribbons to every "first timer" trainer and exhibitor at this year's 2012 World's Championship Horse Show. ?? The inaugural year ribbon is a way to recognize those trainers and exhibitors who are joining us at...

American Saddlebred Events Added to 2012 Alltech National Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/13/2012 10:03:34 AM

Lexington, KY - The Alltech National Horse Show announced today that this year's show has added a variety of exhilarating American Saddlebred events to the agenda for the 2012 show, joining the top flight show jumpers and world-class hunters classes already on the schedule. Following a successful debut last year, the second edition of the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky, is set for October 30 through November 4, 2012. The show will once again be held at the Alltech Arena...