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120th Devon Horse Show Debuts FEI CSI 4* Jumper Events and Major Boost in Prize Money

by Phelps Media Group | 2/8/2016 9:00:17 AM

Kelli Cruciotti and Chamonix H, winners of the 2015 Sapphire Grand Prix (Rebecca Walton/PhelpsSports.com) Devon, Pa. - Promises made, promises kept. The 120th annual Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, to be held May 26 - June 5 at the historic show grounds, has taken a major step forward with FEI recognition and the sanctioning of the International/Open Jumpers at this year's show. Celebrating the 120th anniversary year with the theme "Silver to Gold," the improvements and upgrades to the...

Todd Minikus and Quality Girl Race to Win in $86,000 Marshall & Sterling Grand Prix CSI 2* at Winter Equestrian Festival

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/24/2016 1:03:10 PM

Todd Minikus and Quality Girl (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The first "Saturday Night Lights" grand prix competition of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival was an exciting one as fans who braved the chilly and blustery weather were treated to a fast jump-off and winning ride from Todd Minikus (USA) on the Quality Group's Quality Girl. They finished four seconds faster than second place finishers, Samuel Parot (CHI) on Atlantis. Richie Moloney (IRL) placed third with Carrabis Z. Week two of...

CP National Horse Show Announces Judges for Hunters and ASPCA Maclay

by Phelps Media Group | 1/22/2016 10:14:25 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The 133rd annual CP National Horse Show, scheduled for the Kentucky Horse Park on November 1-6, 2016, today announced the judges for the highly competitive rated Hunter divisions and for the prestigious ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship Championships. The ASPCA Maclay championship will span two days over the weekend. On Saturday, all of the qualified junior riders will have the opportunity to compete in the over fences phase, as they set their sights on the most prestigious title of...

American Equestrians Got Talent Auditions Move to White Horse Fashion Cuisine

by Annan Hepner | 12/30/2015 11:48:23 AM

Wellington, FL – December 18, 2015 - American Equestrians Got Talent, an entertaining fundraiser to benefit USEF High Performance Programs that showcases equestrians’ non-horsey talents, is excited to announce that all weekly auditions during the 2016 season have been moved to White Horse Fashion Cuisine at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Every audition is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. For reservations, please call White Horse Fashion Cuisine...

Kent Farrington Wins Thrilling Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final at CHI Geneva

by Revolution Sports | 12/14/2015 9:36:33 AM

When the Top 10 riders in the world gather under one roof to battle it out to be crowned champion, excitement, tension and world-class competition are guaranteed. The Kent Farrington with the Rolex Trophy Speed and accuracy are essential to winning the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. Staged over two rounds with no jump-off, and with eight riders taking a clear into the final round, expectation was high that the final round would produce a classic in this, the fifteenth edition and the eleventh time...

Vinios and Graves Maintain Overall Leads after Two Days of Competition at U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp.

by USEF Communications Department | 12/10/2015 5:29:50 PM

Wellington, Fla. –National Championship competition continued today at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival grounds in the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp. In The Dutta Corp./USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship, Jane Karol and Sunshine Tour won the FEI Intermediaire I Test, but overnight division leaders Christina Vinios and Folkestone OLD maintained their position atop the leaderboard coming in a close second. Laura Graves and Verdades...

Riders Announced for the USEF 2016 USEF Horsemastership Training Session

by USEF Communications Department | 12/8/2015 2:06:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the riders for the 10th annual USEF Horsemastership Training Session to be held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla., December 30, 2015 through January 2, 2016. The USEF Training Session, which is presented by the USHJA and sponsored by Adequan, Practical Horseman, Toklat, Ariat, and Equestrian Sport Productions, is designed to develop the next generation of U.S. Equestrian...

Time to Ride Challenge Identifies Over 41,000 New Horse Enthusiasts

by Christie Schulte | 11/17/2015 11:14:15 AM

Washington, D.C., November 13, 2015 - The Time to Ride Challenge, a grassroots competition offering $100,000 cash and prizes to stables, clubs and businesses that introduce new people to horses, reached a grand total of 41,428 new horse enthusiasts throughout the summer-long program. Participants in 49 states hosted beginner-friendly horse events to stimulate interest in riding and grow their businesses. In its second year, the Challenge marked an amazing 63% increase in reach over the 2014...

Kent Farrington and Voyeur Victorious in $250,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Lexington

by Phelps Media Group | 11/1/2015 10:36:17 AM

Kent Farrington and Voyeur (Rebecca Walton/PhelpsSports.com) Lexington, Ky. - Top athletes need that special horse to help them stay at the pinnacle of the sport, and Kent Farrington found that mount in the very quirky Voyeur. Farrington has worked hard to develop all of Voyeur's qualities that make him special and turn him into a winner. Sunday afternoon at the CP National Horse Show, they once again proved why they are ranked as one of the best pairs in the world when they bested a...

Hart and Shoemaker Stay on Top of Divisions for 2015 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships

by Dana Rossmeier | 10/31/2015 10:41:12 PM

Katy, Texas – Rebecca Hart and Kate Shoemaker carried the momentum from yesterday’s Team Tests into the Individual Tests to remain on top of the standings for the 2015 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships. Hart sits on an overall score of 58.973% for the advantage in the CPEDI3* Championship High Performance division. Shoemaker’s overall score of 56.495% leads the CPEDI1* Championship National division. Today’s scores count another 40% towards the...