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Kelley Farmer Brings Home Bundles of Ribbons In Day One of the Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show

by Sue Weakley for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/8/2012 6:37:34 AM

Kelley Farmer and On Q Zionsville, IN - August 7, 2012- Kelley Farmer showed a strong start aboard On Q opening day of the Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show Tuesday, Aug. 7. She placed in the blue ribbons riding the 6-year-old stallion owned by CH Farm in Delano, MN, in the First Year Green Working Hunter, First Year Green Handy Hunter and won a red in the Green Working Hunter Under Saddle Class. "The stallion was great. We think he is going to be very special," she bubbled. "We're very...

Ponies Descend on Kentucky Horse Park for 2012 US Pony Finals

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/7/2012 9:02:06 PM

The Kentucky Horse Park Welcomes Pint-sized Mounts to a Fierce Competition Tomorrow begins the Green Pony Hunters Over Fences, Medium Ponies Compete in the Under Saddle Phase Lexington, KY – August 7, 2012 – The Walnut Ring was alive with families and friends supporting young competitors and their pony mounts, as the 2012 US Pony Finals and the US Hunter Pony Championships presented by Sallee Horse Vans got underway with its first day at the Kentucky Horse Park. Today, the top...

U.S. Olympic Dressage Team Finishes Sixth; Peters Advances to Freestyle

by Joanie Morris | 8/7/2012 5:35:21 PM

Steffen Peters and Ravel (Shannon Brinkman) Greenwich, UK - It was an historic day at Greenwich Park. Less than 24 hours after the British Show Jumping Team won it's first Olympic Team Gold medal in 60 years, the British Dressage Team won it's first Olympic medal ever, and it was Gold. They finished on a score of 79.979 to win Gold over Germany. The Netherlands won Bronze.The U.S. Dressage Team made a valiant run at a Team medal at Greenwich Park with some strong performances, but it...

Shawn Casady Wins with Bolero, Gaining on Louise Serio in the $5,000 Hallway Feeds National Hunter Derby

by Ashley N. Williams for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/5/2012 7:03:28 AM

Shawn Casady Bolero won the $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Kentucky Summer Classic. (Ashley N. Williams/PMG) Lexington, KY - The Stonelea Arena was bustling today as it saw six divisions stretching the length of the day. Lined with sponsor bulletins, the $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby turned out a crowd as well as promised top riders and steep competition. Out of 29 riders, Shawn Casady once again emerged as victor, this time upon Bolero, scoring 178....

Kaitlin Campbell and Rocky W Lead $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at Kentucky Summer Classic

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/2/2012 10:21:44 PM

Kaitlin Campbell and Rocky W rode to the top finish in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Kentucky Summer Classic. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Lexington, KY - The Rolex Stadium was alive with the nation's top horse and rider combinations gathering to compete beneath the lights in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic during the Kentucky Summer Classic. Kaitlin Campbell and Rocky W topped tonight's seven-horse jump-off with a beautiful double-clear effort. Campbell also was the last...

Louise Serio Leads 2012 Hallway Feeds National Hunter Derby Series; Shawn Casady In Second With Recent Victory

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/2/2012 2:30:33 PM

Shawn Casady continues to hold the second place position behind Louise Serio for the $15,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Rider Bonus. (Ashley N. Williams/PMG) Lexington, KY - It was a nail-biter on Sunday evening as Louise Serio and Shawn Casady vied for the top spot in the $5,000 Hallway Feeds National Hunter Derby. It is professional rider Louise Serio who continues to hold the lead after the third part of the 2012 $45,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby came to a conclusion on Sunday,...

Goldman Victorious in $30,000 D-Braider Cherry Capital Classic Grand Prix

by Weinberg Harris & Associates | 7/29/2012 10:07:10 PM

Morocco and Lisa Goldman. Traverse City, MI - Opening Day of the 2012 London Olympic Games was celebrated in Red, White and Blue fashion yesterday during the final Saturday evening of the Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival in Traverse City, Michigan. Spectators and Grand Prix riders competing in the $30,000 D-Braider Cherry Capital Classic Grand Prix participated in a "Good Luck Send-Off" for the U.S. Show Jumping Team competing at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Video and electronic...

Aaron Vale and Tibor Take $40,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix Victory

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/29/2012 7:47:28 AM

Aaron Vale and Tibor won the $40,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix with a blazing speed, defeating Pablo Barrios for the winning title. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Lexington KY - The Rolex Stadium was alive with excitement as 34 entrants competed in the $40,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show. It turned into a nail-biter as five competitors progressed into the jump-off with a clear first round effort. Trailblazer Pablo Barrios aboard Zara Leandra was the first to post a...

Wujek Captures THIS National Children's Medal at Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival

by Weinberg Harris & Associates | 7/28/2012 11:33:23 AM

Emma Wujek pictured on Simsalabim. Traverse City, MI - On the eve of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games Opening in London, England, Emma Wujek, a promising 11-year-old ambitious equestrian prodigy, showcased the natural polish, style and intensity of a seasoned equitation champion. These traits helped her capture the win in the Taylor Harris Insurance Services (T.H.I.S.) National Children's Medal yesterday at the Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival in Traverse City, Michigan. The large...

Jimmy Toon and Tigger Win $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby in Vermont

by Starting Gate Communications | 7/27/2012 2:26:23 PM

Jimmy Toon and Tigger won the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 26, during week four of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. (David Mullinix Photography) East Dorset, VT – Jimmy Toon of South Salem, NY, rode Jane Clark’s Tigger to victory in the $5,000 3’3” NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 26, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival continues in East Dorset, VT, through August 12, 2012. The...