Aurora, CO - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) National Distance Championship is less than a week away and will include five days of competition, August 23-27, 2011. This year's championship will be held in conjunction with the AERC National Championship Ride in Ft. Stanton, New Mexico. The AHA 70-mile Competitive Trail Ride will be August 23-24, the AERC 100 mile Championship will be held August 25, and the AERC 55 Mile Championship will be held August 27. Post Entry Fees have been...

Exhibitors: Lizzie Cohen & Megan Moschgat – Monday 08-15-2011 The first day of a show is always exciting but there seemed to be an extra positive aura around today and the new beginning in Brandon. The best thing about this “new beginning” is that the facility is really trying hard to make the exhibitors happy by building a great show from the ground up. The fantastic footing in the arena made it much easier to navigate with the smaller size of the Westman Place ring. With...

Lexington, KY - The Horse Radio Network (HRN) has announced today that, as part of its Affiliate Program, it will be broadcasting a monthly news segment from the United States Eventing Association (USEA) as part of its Eventing Radio Show. The new segment begins with Episode 154, which is posted on www.eventingradio.com and www.useventing.com . Glenn Hebert, HRN Executive Director said, "We are very pleased to welcome the U.S. Eventing Association as an HRN Affiliate to bring you their latest...

Darragh Kenny of Ireland and Obelix won the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, Presented by Purina Feeds, on Sunday, August 14, to close out the six-week Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Darragh Kenny of Ireland won the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, presented by Purina, on Sunday, August 14, to close out the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival. The six-week show jumping tournament took place from July 6 through August...

Keri Kampsen and Two Goals Farm’s On Top won the $5,000 Hunter Derby on Thursday, August 11, at the Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Keri Kampsen riding Two Goals Farm’s On Top treated the crowd to a repeat performance as they took the top prize in the popular $5,000 Hunter Derby held Thursday, August 11, during the final week of the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Twenty horses hunted around the Derby course...

Daisy Farish and Ballou (Photo: Shawn McMillen). Lexington, KY – Another cool summer day greeted exhibitors for the 2011 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Pony Finals at the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park. The Large Pony Hunters took center stage in the Walnut Ring this morning as they completed their Model and Under Saddle phases, where Meredith Darst and For the Laughter took home both blue ribbons. The Small Pony Hunter Over Fences were next, and at the end of the day Daisy...

Lene Bruheim and Anyway won the 1,500 NAL/WIHS Children's Jumper Classic and the High Children's Jumper Championship at the Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). Manchester, VT - Lene Bruheim had great success this past weekend while competing for her family's Nordic Lights Farm at the prestigious Vermont Summer Festival in Manchester, VT. The talented junior rider recently purchased a new jumper mount, and the duo has already formed a great partnership. After earning...

Lexington, KY - The Horse Radio Network (HRN) has announced today that, as part of its Affiliate Program, it will be broadcasting a monthly news segment from the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) as part of its Jumping Radio Show. The new segment begins with Episode 74, which is posted on www.jumpingradio.com and www.ushja.org . Glenn Hebert, HRN Executive Director said, "We are very pleased to welcome the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association as an HRN Affiliate to bring you their latest news...

Lexington, KY - The Horse Radio Network (HRN) has announced today that, as part of its Affiliate Program, it will be broadcasting a monthly segment from the U.S. Dressage Federation as part of its Dressage Radio Show. The new segment began on Episode 115 which is live at www.dressageradio.com and www.usdf.org . Glenn Hebert, HRN Executive Director said, "We are very pleased to welcome the U.S. Dressage Federation as an HRN Affiliate to bring you their updates every month. The Horse Radio...

McLain Ward captures his second victory of the week at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Sunday's $100,000 Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, aboard Grant Road Partners' Antares (ESI Photography). Saugerties, NY — McLain Ward and Grant Road Partners’ Antares F had another impressive week of show jumping at HITS-on-the-Hudson Week VI with back-to-back wins to dominate the competition in the Strongid® C 2X Stadium. They took the blue in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand...