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Performance Division Off to a Running Start at Dressage at Devon

by Ginny Simon | 10/1/2011 9:17:20 AM

Grand Prix honors went to Wizard by Weltmeyer out of Pica who was ridden by Adrienne Lyle. Devon, PA – Spectators at Dressage at Devon today had the chance to listen to step by step commentary provided by Dressage experts on Dressage at Devon Radio. This year’s event benefits from an expanded field of notable experts who are willing to share an insider’s perspective, adding engagement and enhancing interest for all levels of spectators. For the riders, experienced and novice...

2011 American Miniature Horse National Championship Anything But Small

by The American Shetland Pony Club | 9/28/2011 10:10:52 AM

Morton, IL – More than 1,500 of the best and brightest small equine competitors from across the U.S. and Canada competed at the 2011 American Miniature Horse Registry National Championship show. This prestigious event was held at Expo Square in Tulsa, OK, September 8 –18. Miniature Horses competed for cash and prizes in classes such as halter, driving, jumping, costume, obstacle and more. There were special offerings for youth and amateur exhibitors in addition to breeders’...

EquiFit, inc. Extends ‘Get EquiFitted’ Program to Equitation Championship Weekend at Capital Challenge Horse Show

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 9/22/2011 7:11:47 PM

Dedham, MA - EquiFit, inc., makers of distinctive high performance equine products, announces that the 'Get EquiFitted' program that launched earlier this summer at the North American Junior & Young Rider Championships will again be offered during the BigEq.com Equitation Championship Weekend at Capital Challenge Horse Show on October 1-2. The 'Get EquiFitted' program is offered to the top-placing competitor who is wearing T-Boots™ during competition. "We strive to...

Kentucky Fall Classic Horse Show 2011

by Chuck Walker | 9/22/2011 3:52:21 PM

LEXINGTON, KY – The UPHA Chapter 9 Kentucky Fall Classic Horse Show is back at the Kentucky Horse Park in the Alltech Indoor Arena after a year away while the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games were being held. The Kentucky Fall Classic is proud to serve as host for the Bluegrass Futurity and the Equine Services Roadster Cup which will be featured during the Thursday evening performance. Michael Craghead from Fresno, CA, will serve as judge for the show. Michael will be joined by Kim...

Qualifying Lists for the Alltech National Horse Show Now Available Online

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/21/2011 12:10:46 PM

Lexington, KY - The Alltech National Horse Show, 128th Edition, is pleased to announce that the Qualifying Lists for this year's event are now available online. Please visit www.kentuckyhorseshows.com to view the lists of horses in the Amateur-Owner Hunter, Junior Hunter, Professional Hunter, Junior Jumper, and Amateur-Owner Jumper divisions that have qualified. Exhibitors may also download the prize list and entry blank for this year's show online. The Alltech National Horse Show,...

Wentz and NTEC Richter Scale Storm to Their First Victory in USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships

by Helen Murray | 9/18/2011 9:29:59 PM

Jonathan Wentz and NTEC Richter Scale Claim 2011 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships (Photo: Lindsay Yosay McCall 2011). Saugerties, NY - The top Para-Equestrian Dressage competitors in the U.S. produced quality performances on the third and final day of the 2011 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships. With the standings incredibly close after the first two days of competition, the top spot was up for the taking as riders across the five different grades vied to...

Competition Gets Underway at the USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship

by Lindsay Yosay McCall | 9/16/2011 9:23:47 PM

Saugerties, NY – September 16, 2011 - After a dreary Thursday evening at the 2011 Fall Festival of Dressage and the 2011 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship, Friday welcomed blue skies and chilly air. In the CPEDI3* ring, Para-Eque Jonathan Wentz and NTEC Richter Scale at the2011 Fall Festival of Dressage and 2011 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship held at the HITS on the Hudson facility in Saugerties, NY. September 13-18, 2011. (Photo by Lindsay Yosay...

College Preparatory Invitational Returns in 2012 with More Scholarships for Young Riders

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 9/14/2011 8:18:32 AM

Wellington, FL - The College Preparatory Invitational (CPI) continues to make great improvements to their program as the 2012 horse show, held January 13-15, quickly approaches. The second annual CPI Horse Show will be larger, allowing more riders to compete, and will include dressage classes and more educational opportunities for participants. Organizers are also pleased to announce that the number of scholarships for the 2012 horse show has increased. A total of five scholarships will be...

2011 Capital Challenge Horse Show Welcomes the Sport's Rising Stars

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 9/14/2011 8:15:00 AM

Upper Marlboro, MD - The 18th Annual Capital Challenge Horse Show looks forward to once again hosting the future of equestrian sport during its approaching 2011 competition. Pioneering new ideas in the sport, the Capital Challenge Horse Show is proud to support the nation's up-and-coming equestrians by featuring classes for emerging professionals and future equine stars. ?? This year's competition runs October 1-9, 2011, held at the Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper...

Chester Weber Leads in the USEF National Championships After Dressage at The Laurels at Landhope

by Martha Barbone | 9/10/2011 12:29:55 PM

Chester Weber. Photo: Richard Moore. The 25th annual Laurels at Landhope International Combined Driving Event, one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the U.S., is hosting the 2011 U.S. National Four-In-Hand Championship. Four entries in the division include three Americans, Chester Weber, James Fairclough and Josh Rector, who are eligible for the championship and one Canadian, Eugen Hug. Weber, of Ocala, FL, got off to an early lead with a picture-perfect dressage test with...