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Pin Oak Charity Horse Show President Lynn Walsh Named One of 2016 ABC 13 Women of Distinction Benefitting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America

by Laura Pennino for Pin Oak Charity Horse Show | 9/21/2015 10:39:02 AM

Pin Oak President Lynn Walsh Houston, Texas – Lynn Walsh, president of The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, has been named one of 10 2016 ABC 13 Women of Distinction. In addition to the Women of Distinction, a Rising Star and Ambassador will be honored at the “Age of Aquarius Winter Ball” on Jan. 23, 2016. The event is hosted by the South Texas Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Jana Arnoldy and Susan Arnoldy Hansen are chairing The Winter Ball....

Montgomery and Loughan Glen Are Victorious at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials CCI3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/20/2015 4:55:40 PM

Woodstock, England – The Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials CCI3* came to an exciting conclusion on Sunday as 78 combinations moved forward to the show jumping phase over the Alison Abrahams-designed course. Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen jumped a beautiful double-clear round to claim top honors at the prestigious competition after leading from start to finish. The U.S. contingent made its presence known throughout the competition with solid performances and a total of four...

Rombauer Wins the 2015 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West

by Dana Rossmeier | 9/20/2015 2:24:49 PM

San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – After four challenging Phases of competition, Ransome Rombauer found herself in the ride-off on Saturday against three strong competitors in the 2015 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - West. She edged out Savannah Jenkins by one point to win this year’s championship with a score of 351 to Jenkins’s 350. Eve Jobs finished in third place with a score of 331. Rounding out the ride-off was Mitchell Endicott who finished with...

Montgomery and Loughan Glen Maintain Lead after Stellar Cross-Country Day at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials CCI3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/19/2015 2:56:55 PM

Woodstock, England – Today it was an excting cross-country day at the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials CCI3* as 98 combinations headed out on Eric Winter’s impressive track. Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen easily maintained their overnight lead with three other American pairs sitting in the top 20. The U.S. combinations looked poised as they tackled the tough course against a top international field. Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Montgomery...

Fappani Edges Mills to Win 2015 $25,000 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship

by Dana Rossmeier | 9/19/2015 11:10:49 AM

Las Vegas, Nev. – Andrea Fappani came out the gate strong Thursday night to earn the 2015 $25,000 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship during the High Roller Reining Classic. Fappani scored a 229 to edge out Reserve Champion Matt Mills who scored a 226. Andrea Fappani and Custom Spook (Waltenberry) The 2015 $25,000 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship was comprised of elite reining talent including four members who competed in the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian...

Jenkins Takes Early Lead After First Two Phases of 2015 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals West

by Dana Rossmeier | 9/19/2015 10:29:51 AM

San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - Savannah Jenkins jumped out to the early lead yesterday at the 2015 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals West hosted by Blenheim EquiSports after completing the flat phase and gymnastics phase of this two-day competition. She will head into today's jumping phase with a two-phase score of 202 hoping to make the ride-off against three other competitors in the 21-person field. Eve Jobs sits in second place with a two-phase score of 196.5 and...

Montgomery and Lough Glen Lead after Dressage Phase at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials CCI3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/18/2015 3:36:22 PM

Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Woodstock, England – At the completion of the dressage phase at the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials CCI3*on Friday, Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen stand atop the leaderboard with an impressive score of 33.8, while three other American pairs sit in the top 20 of the field of 101. All U.S. combinations performed well in the evident atmosphere of the major competition. Montgomery (Tetbury, England) and Jessica...

Familiar Faces Return to Stake Claim on 2015 $25,000 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship

by Dana Rossmeier | 9/16/2015 7:00:00 PM

Las Vegas, Nev. – The nation’s best reining talent will descend upon the South Point Event and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas Thursday night for a shot at the 2015 $25,000 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship. The event is part of a series of competitions offering huge cash prizes during the High Roller Reining Classic running September 11-20. The field of 13 combinations will get one chance to demonstrate their best circles, spins, and sliding stops to the judges. This...

U.S. Grant Recipients Aim for Strong Performances at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials CCI3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/16/2015 4:06:02 PM

Woodstock, England – A massive field of 101 combinations are set for the start of the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials CCI3* following the first horse inspection on Wednesday. A total of seven American combinations are part of the field, including four grant recipients, for the prestigious CCI3* taking place September 17-20. Lauren Kieffer (Middleburg, Va.) and Veronica have had much success competing in Europe this year. Back in June, she and Team Rebecca, LLC's 2003 Dutch...

U.S. Team Ready for 2015 South Africa Saddle Seat Invitational

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/16/2015 9:25:50 AM

Stellenbosch, South Africa – The U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Team has traveled overseas to compete in the 2015 South Africa Saddle Seat Invitational, September 16-19. A talented group of young athletes will go head-to-head with South Africa’s top saddle seat equitation riders at the Mistico Equestrian Centre in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The 11 athletes that make up the Travel Team have participated in training sessions with coaches Kelly Kraegel (Guthrie, Okla.) and Sarah Lawson...