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Hasbrouck Donovan and Cymplify Top $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix

by HITS E-News | 3/8/2015 11:28:49 PM

Hasbrouck Donovan and Cymplify win the blue in the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala Week VIII Saturday, March 7, 2015 (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - Hasbrouck Donovan, of Gainesville, Florida, and Cymplify showcased their partnership and Cymplify’s spectacular jumping style with a win in Saturday’s $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix, held in the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium. The beautiful chestnut epitomized the classic hunter style and earned a class-topping second round...

Vilhelmson-Silfven and Divertimento Add Another FEI Grand Prix Special Win at Global Dressage Festival

by Dressage | 3/8/2015 8:29:42 AM

Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven and Divertimento (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven (SWE) and Divertimento made easy work of the Week 9 FEI Grand Prix Special CDI-W, presented by Everglades Dressage at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival, taking the win in yet another Grand Prix Special this season. The pair won the class scoring a 72.333%. Mikala Gundersen (DEN) took second place aboard My Lady receiving a 70.196% and Shelly Francis (USA) put in another solid...

Conor Swail Shows It's More Than Luck, Riding to 1.40m Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour Victory at Tonkawa Farms

by Phelps Media Group | 3/6/2015 11:41:44 PM

Conor Swail and Tahiti Island (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Ireland's Conor Swail rode Fortis Fortuna to a blazing time of 33.669 seconds in the Ridge at Wellington's 1.40m Grand Prix at Tonkawa Farms to snatch up the win today. Not only did Swail secure the first place, but he also guided his other mount, Tahiti Island to the third place finish, proving that his winning streak is more than just the luck of the Irish. It was Olympian Laura Kraut and Zeremonie...

Karl Cook & Farrari Win $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix in Thermal

by HITS E-News & iJump Sports | 3/6/2015 4:51:26 PM

Karl Cook and Farrari, owned by Signe Ostby, jump in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix on Friday, March 5, 2015, at HITS Desert Circuit VII (ESI Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Karl Cook took home the blue ribbon in the $25,500 SmartPak Grand Prix Friday on Signe Ostby’s Farrari for his first Grand Prix victory of this year’s HITS Desert Circuit. Cook claimed the title over the rider who has prevailed most often this circuit, eight-time 2015 Grand Prix winner and U.S. Olympian Will...

Lars Petersen and Mariett Beat the Heat to Take Another Grand Prix Win at AGDF 9 Palm Beach Dressage Derby

by Carly Weilminster for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/6/2015 10:19:50 AM

Lars Petersen and Mariett (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Lars Petersen (DEN) and the always-incredible Mariett topped another FEI Grand Prix in 2015, winning the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival Week 9 Palm Beach Dressage Derby FEI CDI-W Grand Prix presented by Everglades Dressage. The humid weather played a major role in the outcome of performances, as the temperature was well into the 80's by early morning. Petersen and Mariett topped the class with a 72.960%, followed by...

Christina Firestone Goes Full Throttle to Win The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour 1.30-1.35m Jumper Class

by Phelps Media Group | 3/5/2015 10:38:00 AM

Christina Firestone and Wilhelmus S Win 1.30-1.35m Class (Shannon Bower/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour visited Tonkawa Farms to kick off the ninth week of competition. The sun shined all day over the gorgeous polo fields on the private estate. Manicured hedges bordered the property and created a tranquil setting for the horses and riders to enjoy beautiful courses designed by Nick Granat in the main ring and Michel Ismalum in the second ring. Many...

Cloud 11 ~ Gavilan North LLC Carolina International to Honor Icons of the Sport

by Carolina International | 3/5/2015 8:40:32 AM

Raeford, N.C. - The 2nd Annual Cloud 11 ~ Gavilan North LLC Carolina International is pleased to announce that four of America’s Eventing legends will be honored at the Evening on the Red Carpet, Saturday, March 21st. David O’Connor, J. Michael Plumb, Lefreda Williams and Jimmy Wofford will be celebrated for their profound effect on the sport of Eventing and recognized as Icons of the Sport. “We are very excited to again host a weekend of world-class competition at the second...

AHA’s Youth Nationals Returns to Oklahoma City in 2016

by American Morgan Horse Association | 3/4/2015 3:36:24 PM

Aurora, Colo. - – The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is excited to announce the return of the Arabian & Half-Arabian Youth National Championship Horse Show to State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Okla. for 2016-2018. The 2016 show runs from July 23-30. Over the years, State Fair Park has evolved into the 21st Century horse show destination and one of the largest and busiest event facilities in the country. The park ensures OKC maintains its status as the ‘Horse Show Capital of the...

Applications Available for 2016 Eventing 18 Program

by USEF Communications Department | 3/3/2015 10:45:52 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce that the 2016 Eventing 18 Program outline and application are now available. The Eventing 18 Program is the beginning of the athlete pipeline and aims to build a foundation of future horsemen and women that will hopefully go on to represent the United States. Selection into the program will be based on talent, competitiveness, commitment, and potential. Applicants must compete at the Preliminary level or above...

Gabriella & Sarah Young Win National Hunter Derby in Gulfport

by Classic Communications | 3/1/2015 9:04:29 PM

Gabriella & Sarah Young (Alison Hartwell) Gulfport, Miss. - The USHJA $2,500 National Hunter Derby, presented by Tucci saw 45 horse and rider teams compete for the win in the Main Hunter Arena Friday afternoon. The competition was steep and the handy round challenged the riders with a natural trot fence which seemed to determine the win for the class. Gabriella, owned by Lulu Davis and ridden by Sarah Young of Spring Hill, Kansas won the class with a combined score of 181. Second place was...