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Jonathan McCrea and Special Lux Win $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson V

by HITS Horse Shows | 7/25/2015 11:44:59 AM

(c) ESI Photography Jonathan McCrea and Special Lux, owned by Candy and Larry Tribble of Windsor Show Stables, Inc., jump in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson V. SAUGERTIES, New York - July 25, 2015 - Jonathan McCrea and Special Lux went first in the 16-horse jump-off and held onto the winning time throughout to claim victory in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix on Friday. McCrea, of East Windsor, Connecticut, and Special Lux, owned by his in-laws, Candy and Larry Tribble of...

Daniel Bedoya Quick With Quattro to Win $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at Kentucky Summer Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group | 7/24/2015 12:43:39 AM

Daniel Bedoya and Quattro (Phelps Media Group) Lexington, KY - July 23, 2015 - Standing at 18 hands with a large stride to match his height, Daniel Bedoya's Quattro has the ability to leave strides out all over the course, and that is exactly what he did on Thursday night at the Kentucky Horse Park. Bedoya and Quattro bested 10 other contenders in the jump-off in Rolex Stadium to win the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic. A total of 42 horse-and-rider combinations competed over the first...

News Flash: U.S. Pan American Jumping Team Wins Team Bronze

by USEF Communications Department | 7/23/2015 4:35:21 PM

Caledon, Ont. - The U.S. Pan American Jumping Team has won Team Bronze at the 2015 Pan American Games. The team is composed of Georgina Bloomberg riding Lilli, Kent Farrington riding Gazelle, Lauren Hough riding Ohlala, and McLain Ward riding Rothchild. More news and photos to follow.

Ashton Alexander and Quinta Bella Win $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson IV

by HITS, Inc. | 7/22/2015 10:07:11 AM

(c) ESI Photography Ashton Alexander and Quinta Bella, owned by Signe Otsby, earned the highest score in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson IV on Saturday. SAUGERTIES, New York - July 22, 2015 - Ashton Alexander and Quinta Bella, owned by Signe Otsby, took first place in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson IV. Alexander and Quinta Bella earned the highest score in Round 1, a 90, and came back in Round 2 to earn an 89, for a total of 179 in Saturday’s...

First Win for Jamie Barge and Luebbo in the $30,000 Summer Festival Grand Prix

by Blenheim EquiSports | 7/20/2015 2:50:38 AM

Jamie Barge and Luebbo (c) CapturedMomentPhoto.com July 19, 2015 - Del Mar, CA - Rain loomed over the grounds of the Del Mar Horse Park as the $30,000 Summer Festival Grand Prix, presented by SmartPak, got underway. It drizzled throughout the class, but the weather didn't stop Jamie Barge on Kylieco's Luebbo from earning her first Grand Prix win. Due to the rain, the jumps for the Grand Prix were moved to ground that had not been used for previous classes. Although only 20 of the...

Paternoster Pilots Zonneglans to First Grand Prix Win at the Charleston Summer Classic

by Classic Company | 7/19/2015 10:44:39 AM

Paternoster pilots her own Zonneglans Charleston, South Carolina - July 18, 2015 - The $35,000 Devoucoux Grand Prix took place before a sold out VIP tent. The course was designed by Classic Company Technical Coordinator, Allen Rheinheimer of Zionsville, Indiana who also acted as the Technical Coordinator for the recent World Games in Las Vegas. Rheinheimer set the first round time allowed at 83 seconds. Whitney Owens in the irons of DS Holdings, LLC's Callaghan K was the first to go and...

News Flash: Peters, Graves Win Gold, Silver at Pan American Games

by USEF Communications Department | 7/14/2015 4:08:32 PM

Steffen Peters (USA) and Legolas 92 (c) StockImageServices.com Caledon, Ont. - July 14, 2015 - Steffen Peters (San Diego, Calif.) with Four Winds Farm's Legolas 92 have won the Gold Individual medal, Laura Graves (Plymouth, Fla.) and her own Verdades take home the Silver Individual medal at the 2015 Pan American Games. More news and photos to follow.

Melissa Rudershausen and Charmeur Ask Win $40,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix at HITS Culpeper

by HITS, Inc. | 7/14/2015 9:18:28 AM

(c) ESI Photography Melissa Rudershausen and her Charmeur Ask won first place in Sunday's $40,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix at the HITS Culpeper Cavalier Classic. Culpepper, Virginia - July 14, 2015 - Melisssa Rudershausen and her Charmeur Ask won first place in Sunday's $40,000 HITS Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix at the HITS Culpeper Cavalier Classic. Rudershausen, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, went fourth in the 10 horse jump-off, taking first after the lead changed hands...

Wilhelm Genn and Bugatti Close Out Week Two With $50,000 Grand Prix of Michigan Win

by Kendall Bierer | 7/12/2015 6:10:57 PM

Wilhelm Genn and Bugatti win the $50,000 Grand Prix of Michigan, presented by the Ingram Family, closing out the second week of competition. Traverse City, MI - July 12, 2015 - Wilhem Genn has won over 100 grand prix in his career, and today he added the $50,000 Grand Prix of Michigan, presented by the Ingram Family, to his list of accolades. Genn beat out seven other jump-off contenders for the lion's share of the earnings, riding Bugatti to the swift time of 37.900 seconds. Keith Bollotte...

T.J. O'Mara Wins Kathy Scholl Equitation Classic at Lake Placid Horse Shows

by Marty Bauman | 7/11/2015 2:05:10 PM

T.J. O'Mara on his way to winning the Kathy Scholl Equitation Classic Lake Placid, New York - July 11, 2015 - T.J. O'Mara of Rumson, NJ topped a field of 18 finalists in the Kathy Scholl Equitation Classic on the final day of the 46th annual Lake Placid Horse Shows, Presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC. Culminating three weeks of hunter-jumper horse show competition in the Adirondacks, the Kathy Scholl Equitation Classic is open only to those who finished in either first or second place in...