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Millar and Dixson Victorious in $33,000 Duncan Ross Cup 1.50m at 'Canada One' Tournament

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/29/2013 8:25:35 AM

Ian Millar and Dixson (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, Alberta - The 'Canada One' Tournament had three feature competitions in the Meadows on the Green today with winners from three different countries. Canada's 10-time Olympian, Ian Millar, took the win in the $33,000 Duncan Ross Cup 1.50m with Dixson. In her first international win at Spruce Meadows, Lauren Crooks (USA) and Navare D'Oriolles were fastest in the $33,000 Westjet Cup 1.45m. Conor Swail of Ireland rode...

Emily Bickford and KEC Kool Kat Win $10,000 Fieldstone 3'3" Hunter Derby On Final Day of Plymouth Rock Classic

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/24/2013 10:29:50 AM

Sarah Tyndall and Jack Black (Phelps Media Group, Inc. International) Halifax, MA - The Plymouth Rock Hunter/Jumper Classic ended today with the much-anticipated $10,000 Fieldstone 3'3" Hunter Derby and both the Child and Adult Hunter Classics. The derby has always been both a competitor and crowd favorite at the Fieldstone Show Park in Halifax, MA, and today's class was no exception. Riding to two impressive scores and the blue ribbon in the derby were Emily Bickford and KEC Kool Kat....

Kent Farrington and Uceko Repeat Winning Performance in $200,000 CN Performance Grand Prix CSI-W

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/17/2013 7:15:03 AM

Kent Farrington and Uceko (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, Alberta – The 'Continental' Tournament at Spruce Meadows finished with a fantastic day of competition, including another big victory for Kent Farrington and Uceko in the $200,000 CN Performance Grand Prix CSI-W, the second week in a row that they have won the grand prix. Beezie Madden (USA) and Coral Reef Via Volo won the $60,000 Great-West Life Cup 1.50m. The Spruce Meadows Summer Tournaments will continue on June...

Victory in $175,000 Nexen Cup 1.60m Derby Goes to Leslie Howard and Lennox Lewis 2

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/9/2013 9:48:55 PM

Leslie Howard and Lennox Lewis 2 (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB – The final day of the Spruce Meadows 'National' Tournament had two exciting competitions that featured speed and stamina. Leslie Howard (USA) and Lennox Lewis 2 took their second victory in the $175,000 Nexen Cup 1.60m Derby, equaling their 2011 finish. Olympic gold medalist Eric Lamaze went into another gear to notch the week's first Canadian victory in the International Ring in the $40,000 ATCO...

Coleman and Dutton Lead after Cross-Country at the Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event

by Starting Gate Communications | 6/8/2013 10:24:44 PM

William Coleman III riding Obos O’Reilly leads the CCI3* division following the cross-country phase of the Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event (Cealy Tetley, www.tetleyphoto.com) Bromont, Quebec – William Coleman III and Phillip Dutton lead the CCI3* and CIC3* divisions, respectively, following the cross-country phase of the 2013 Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event, The Todd Sandler Challenge, running June 6 to 9 at the Bromont Olympic Horse Park in Bromont, Quebec. The Olympic equestrian...

Two Years In A Row: Kent Farrington and Uceko Win $400,000 CN Reliability Grand Prix CSI-W 5*

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/8/2013 10:02:45 PM

Kent Farrington and Uceko (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB – The biggest prize money purse on offer at the 'National' Tournament was in today's $400,000 CN Reliability Grand Prix, CSI-W 5*, and it was Kent Farrington (USA) who took home the winner's share for the second year in a row with Uceko. Reed Kessler (USA) Cylana finished second, while Charlie Jacobs (USA) and Flaming Star were third. Earlier in the day, Ashlee Bond (USA) sped to victory in the $60,000...

Kieffer and Dutton Dominate Dressage at the Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event

by Starting Gate Communications | 6/7/2013 10:23:38 PM

Lauren Kieffer of the United States riding Veronica leads the CCI3* division following the opening phase of dressage competition at the Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event taking place June 6 to 9, 2013, in Bromont, Quebec. (Cealy Tetley, www.tetleyphoto.com) Bromont, Quebec – Lauren Kieffer and Phillip Dutton are the early leaders following the first phase of competition at the 2013 Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event, The Todd Sandler Challenge, running June 6 to 9 at the Bromont...

Ward, Tisbo, Bond Lead Another Good Day for Americans at Spruce Meadows

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/7/2013 7:21:19 AM

Calgary, Alberta – The $35,000 Spectra Energy Cup 1.60m was the highlight of today's schedule at the Spruce Meadows 'National' Tournament. Darragh Kerins (IRL) and E Muze Yek found the key to a clear round and were fastest in the jump-off for Kerins' first victory in the International Ring. McLain Ward won for the second day in a row, this time on Zander in the $33,000 ATCO Pipelines Cup 1.45m. Another first-time International ring win came for Lauren Tisbo and Roundthorn...

Second U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational to be Held June 26-29 in New Orleans

by USEF National Affiliates Department | 5/25/2013 11:07:03 AM

Lexington, KY - From June 26-29 the U.S. Saddle Seat Young Rider Team will compete against Junior and Senior teams from the Republic of South Africa in three- and five-gaited saddle seat equitation competition. This second U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational of 2013 will be held at Cascade Stables in New Orleans, LA's historic Audubon Park. The U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational is an international Saddle Seat Equitation competition in which three- and five-gaited competitors ride unfamiliar horses in...

Katie Dinan and Nougat du Vallet Stay Clear for Victory in $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix presented by The Kincade Group

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/20/2013 9:41:24 AM

Katie Dinan and Nougat du Vallet (The Book LLC) North Salem, NY – Three teenagers and a veteran rounded out the jump-off in the $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix presented by The Kincade Group, and the first to go in was the one to return to the winner's circle. Nineteen-year-old Katie Dinan of New York, NY, and her energetic partner Nougat du Vallet were double clear to win the biggest class of the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, which ran May 7-12 and 14-19. Sunday's...