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Kent Farrington & Voyeur Win Telefonica Grand Prix at La Coruña CSI4*, Lucy Davis Finishes Third

by Andrew Minnick | 7/29/2013 9:34:53 AM

Twelve horses from a field of 48 returned to jump off in the Telefonica Grand Prix at the La Coruña CSI4* in Spain. Their riders included such worldwide show jumping stars as Daniel Deusser, Kevin Staut, and John Whitaker, and it was the U.S.'s own star Kent Farrington that led Amalaya Investment's Voyeur to the top of the leaderboard. With a clean jump-off round in a speedy 47.15s, after a fine first round over Javier Tranor's thirteen obstacle course, Kent and Voyeur proved...

Kristi Nunnink and R-Star Win the CIC3* at Rebecca Farm

by United States Eventing Association (www.useventing.com) | 7/28/2013 8:49:39 PM

Kristi Nunnink & R-Star after winning the Event at Rebecca Farm CIC3* (USEA) Kalispel, MT - R-Star has done it again. For the second consecutive year, this grey Holsteiner mare by Riverman, has won the CIC3* at The Event at Rebecca Farm rising from fifth after cross-country to first with an accurately ridden round over the Marc Donovan designed show jumping course. Katie Ruppel and Houdini took down just one rail to move up to second ahead of Katie Groesbeck and Oz The Tin Man who moved...

Modified Grand Prix : Richie Moloney Wins Top Honors in Bromont

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/28/2013 9:04:05 AM

Richie Moloney and Slieveanorra - (Cealy Tetley) Bromont, Quebec - Irish rider Richie Moloney finishes in first place in the Modified Grand Prix event, on Saturday July 27 at the 38th edition of International Bromont. Venezuelan course designer Leopoldo Palacios' course comprised many technical difficulties, as the participants' results reflect. Of the 34 pairs registered, none succeeded in executing a perfect round: the time allowed of 83 seconds combined with a highly challenging...

Katherine Strauss and Chellando Z Capture High Junior Jumper Win at Kentucky Summer Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/26/2013 8:31:09 PM

Katherine Strauss and Chellando Z (Phelps Media Group, Inc. International) Lexington, KY - It was another picturesque day at the Kentucky Horse Park as the Junior and Amateur-Owner Jumpers took center stage in the Rolex Stadium. Only two riders produced perfect rounds in the High Junior Jumpers, and it was Katherine Strauss and Chellando Z who had the time in the jump-off to capture the win. In the High Amateur-Owner Jumpers Haley Schaufeld aboard Harley 86 won a foot race between five riders....

Lauren Hough Wins Speed Class at La Coruña CSI4*

by Andrew Minnick | 7/26/2013 3:57:24 PM

Lauren Hough and Ohlala won the Warsteiner Trophy in La Coruña (Oxer Sport) Lauren Houh and the Ohlala Group's Ohlala were the best of forty eight horses and riders at the La Coruña CSI4* in a 1.50m speed class Friday. Hough and the 9 year old bay mare finished clear in 55.94s, under a second faster than runners up Daniel Deusser and Norlan des Etisses from Germany's 56.24s, but plenty good enough for the win. Click here for a pdf of the results.

Catherine Tyree and Sandor de la Pomme Win $10,000 Overland Sheepskin Welcome Stake

by Starting Gate Communications | 7/25/2013 5:05:08 PM

Catherine Tyree guided Sandor de la Pomme to victory in the $10,000 Overland Sheepskin Company Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 25, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT (David Mullinix Photography) East Dorset, VT - Catherine Tyree and her newly acquired mount, Sandor de la Pomme, secured their first victory together in the $10,000 Overland Sheepskin Company Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 25, at...

Wilhelm Genn and Happy Z Continue Their History of Winning at Horse Shows by The Bay

by Horse Show by the Bay | 7/21/2013 7:58:22 PM

Happy Z and Wilhelm Genn (Tricia Booker Photogra[hy) Traverse City, MI - Happy Z has an affinity for Horse Shows by the Bay. The flashy chestnut won the first grand prix of her venerable career eight years ago in Traverse City, and she returned today to log her 55th victory in the $30,000 Grand Prix of the Great Lakes. "At this point, I appreciate every good class, where before you take things for granted," said owner and rider Wilhelm Genn. "Now, she doesn't have to win, just jump well,...

Roberts Wins Endurance Gold, USA Southeast Takes Endurance Team Gold

by Jennifer Wood | 7/21/2013 1:00:34 AM

Cassandra Roberts of the USA Southeast and Viktory Banner finishing the 75-mile endurance race (Brant Gamma Photography) Lexington, KY - Four teams were fielded for this year's endurance race and it was a great opportunity for young riders to experience the FEI competition and what they can do for their country in the future. Leading the Gold medal-winning team for the USA Southeast was Cassandra Roberts (16, Bronson, FL) on Viktory Banner, who also won the Individual Gold medal with a...

Triompf and Holly Shepherd win the $25,000 Juan Hernandez Grand Prix

by Classic Communications | 7/15/2013 9:01:15 AM

Holly Shepherd and Loretta Patterson's Triompf make it look easy on their way to the winner's circle (Classic Communications) Johns Island, SC - After a lengthy absence, Classic Company President, Bob Bell decided to reintroduce grand prix action to the boutique-style Charleston Summer Classic and dedicated the first grand prix in memory of Juan Hernandez. Holly Shepherd of Grand Bay, Alabama and Loretta Patterson's Triompf celebrated the return of the grand prix Saturday night with a win...

Victoria Colvin Wins USHJA International Hunter Derby at I Love New York Horse Show

by Classic Communications | 7/8/2013 8:32:28 AM

Victoria Colvin on Inclusive (The Book, LLC) Lake Placid, NY - Victoria Colvin of Loxahatchee, FL rode Betsee Parker's Inclusive to the win in the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Presented by Eastern Hay & Purina Animal Nutrition at the 36th annual I Love New York Horse Show, Presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC. This marks the second straight year that Colvin and Inclusive have taken the title. Colvin and Inclusive dominated the competition, winning both the first round with a...