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Cook and Ulrich Lead the U.S. to a Second Place Finish in CSIOY Reims Nations Cup

by Helen Murray | 6/1/2012 3:59:59 PM

Reims, France - Four members of the 2012 Show Jumping European Young Rider Tour went to task in Nations Cup competition Friday afternoon at the CSIOYJ Reims. The U.S. entered the two-round competition in an enviable position having drawn fifth of six teams to contest the 1.45m track. The team of Alise Oken, Annie Cook, Chloe Reid and Lydia Ulrich capitalized on their strong draw to jump to second place honors. 2012 Show Jumping European Young Rider Tour Team (USEF Archive) Leading the U.S....

Emotional Night as McLain Ward Wins Seventh Grand Prix of Devon in a Remarkable Comeback

by Joanie Morris | 6/1/2012 12:41:19 AM

Devon, PA - A small but mighty field of show jumping horses lined up to tackle the penultimate USEF Observation Event for the U.S. Show Jumping Team for the 2012 Olympic Games. Thirteen combinations from the USEF Show Jumping Long List headlined the field of 16 in the 2012 $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon. The Dixon Oval always proves a tremendous venue at the Devon Horse Show and with improvements made over the last few years, the storied Antares F and McLain Ward (AK Dragoo...

Canada’s David Marcus and Chrevi’s Capital Extend Winning Streak to Kentucky

by Starting Gate Communications | 5/27/2012 9:54:44 PM

David Marcus riding Chrevi’s Capital won the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special at the CDI3* Lexington, Kentucky, held May 24-27 at the Kentucky Horse Park. (Andrew Woodley) Lexington, KY – David Marcus, 31, of Campbellville, ON, scored two more victories to put himself firmly in contention for the Canadian Dressage Team headed to the 2012 London Olympic Games. Marcus won both the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Special at CDI3* Lexington, an international dressage competition held at the...

2012 Buckeye Show May 24th – 27th . . . Where National Champions Are Made!

by Christy Egan at ArabianHorseGlobal.com | 5/23/2012 9:41:17 AM

The 2012 Ohio Buckeye Show will once again be live streamed on www.arabianhorseglobal.com . The best way to describe the Buckeye Sweepstakes Horse Show is “Where National Champions are made”! It is also considered the largest Class A Arabian horse show in the country other than the Scottsdale show. It has always been one of the most innovative shows since its inception in 1963. The home of the Buckeye has always been the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, and always on Memorial Day...

Taylor Harris Insurance $200,000 Triple Crown Challenge Set for Debut at Devon Horse Show on May 31

by Kenneth Kraus for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/21/2012 11:27:00 AM

Middleburg, VA - The first leg of the all new Taylor Harris Insurance Services $200,000 Triple Crown Challenge, America's richest rider bonus, is set for lift off just days from now at the legendary Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. This unique challenge offers a spectacular $200,000 top prize for any show jumping rider that can put together back to back to back wins on the same horse at three of the nation's most prestigious grand prix events. The first event of the Taylor Harris...

V is For Victory! Farrington Goes One-Two with Venus and Voyeur in $20,000 Bluegrass Classic at Kentucky Spring Classic

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/20/2012 6:30:40 PM

Kent Farrington and Venus won the $20,000 Bluegrass Classic at the Kentucky Spring Classic. (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Lexington, KY - Kent Farrington concluded the Kentucky Spring Classic on a great note, claiming first and second during this morning's $20,000 Bluegrass Classic aboard Venus and Voyeur, respectively. With a baker's dozen in the jump-off, Farrington completed the fastest two double-clear efforts with the talented mounts. Young rider Michael Murphy earned the third place award...

Richie Moloney and Slieveanorra Master $75,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix at Kentucky Spring Classic

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/20/2012 10:43:00 AM

Richie Moloney and Slieveanorra won the $75,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix at the Kentucky Spring Classic. (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Lexington, KY - It was a very exciting night for Ireland's Richie Moloney as he captured his first international grand prix victory, riding Slieveanorra during the $75,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix at the Kentucky Spring Classic. The talented duo have been runner up on numerous occasions, even placing third during Thursday's $32,000 Hagyard Lexington...

Lourdes de Guardiola and Autumn Rhythm Prove Victorious in $5,000 Hallway Feeds National Hunter Derby at Kentucky Spring Classic

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/20/2012 10:32:12 AM

Lourdes de Guardiola and Autumn Rhythm won the $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Kentucky Spring Classic. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Lexington, KY - The $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby saw nothing short of fierce competition this evening in the Stonelea Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. It was Lourdes de Guardiola and Autumn Rhythm who rode to the top of the leader board with two fantastic rounds, catching the judges' eyes and being dually rewarded for their...

Paige Johnson and Monopoly Roll to Victory in Amateur-Owner Jumpers at Kentucky Spring Classic

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/18/2012 9:00:26 PM

Paige Johnson and Monopoly won the High Amateur-Owner Jumpers at the Kentucky Spring Classic. (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Lexington, KY - Today, the amateur and junior jumper riders had the opportunity to showcase their skills in the Kentucky Horse Park's Rolex Stadium during the Kentucky Spring Classic. Topping the High Amateur-Owner Jumpers, Paige Johnson piloted Monopoly to a double-clear victory, and also claimed third with her second mount Amagedon 3. Meagan Nusz slid into third aboard Banana...

Ashlee Bond and Cadett 7 Capture $32,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/18/2012 9:00:36 AM

Ashlee Bond and Cadett 7 won the $32,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Kentucky Spring Classic (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Lexington, KY - It was another speedy night at the Kentucky Horse Park, as six double-clear finishers raced for the top prize in the $32,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic during the Kentucky Spring Classic. Proving that they are quickly reaching top form once again, veteran duo Ashlee Bond and Cadett 7 galloped over the short track in 38.54 seconds with all the fences in place to...