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Top 10 Finish For Kent Farrington in Rolex Grand Prix - Geneva

by Andrew Minnick | 12/14/2014 10:44:48 AM

The feature class of CHI-Geneve finished up on Sunday with Kent Farrington & Voyeuas the top placed Americans. Farrington (Wellington, Fla.) and Amalaya Investment's Gelding jumped clear in the first round and had 4 faults in 35.95s in the jump-off. They finished in eight place. Full results are available here .

Lynn Symansky & Donner on 131.4 After XC

by Andrew Minnick | 8/30/2014 8:00:07 AM

Lynn Symansky & Donner had trouble at two of the 35 fences and finished with 40 penaltuies over the obstacles and 38.4 time penalties and now have a 131.4 total

Emilio and Bella Cramer Claim Back-to-Back Blues at Kentucky Spring Classic

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/16/2014 10:06:29 PM

Bella Cramer and Emilio (E.Riden/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - May 16, 2014 - Balancing school or a career with riding and showing is a feat familiar to many Amateur-Owner riders, and it is one that Bella Cramer is handling quite successfully. The High Point University upcoming sophomore and her own Emilio earned back-to-back blue ribbons in the Amateur-Owner 18-35 3'3" HuntersFriday at the Kentucky Spring Classic. Scores of 88 and 89 earned Cramer and Emilio the dual victories over...

Winner Lives Up to Name With Daryl Portela at Alltech National Horse Show

by Emily Riden for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 10/31/2013 10:30:58 PM

Daryl Portela and Winner (Phelps Media Group, Inc. International) Lexington, Ky. - "I was very excited to come here because I've never shown here," Portela said. "I didn't get to show last year because I ride with Jimmy Torano, and he judged last year. After [the Pennsylvania National Horse Show] and [the Washington International Horse Show] this year I was pumped and ready and wanted to come and do well." Portela had previously shown at the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden,...

Alexa Adelson and Reeva II Champion in the Amateur-Owner Hunters in Tampa Bay Classic

by Elizabeth Vieira for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 3/31/2012 8:00:03 AM

Adelson Anchors the Amateur-Owner Championship with Reeva II for Week One of Tampa Bay Classic. (Elizabeth Vieira/PMG) Tampa, FL - Week one of the Tampa Bay Classic is in full swing, and with only two days of showing behind them, the hunter riders have indisputably set steep standards for their competitors. Mary Eufemia and MJ continued an exceptional week by receiving the tri-color in the 35 and Over Amateur Hunters, and Lynn Seithel took top ribbons in the 3'3 Amateur Owner division....

USEF Names Jumping Riders for 2011 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final

by Joanie Morris | 3/28/2011 11:22:00 AM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be well represented at the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final April 27-May 1 as 10 American show jumpers will head to Leipzig, Germany for the 2011 Final. After 29 World Cup Qualifying Events throughout the 2010-2011 season the following riders have qualified in this order in their respective Leagues: East: Michelle Spadone/27/Califon, NJ Margie Engle/53/Wellington, FL Beezie Madden/47/Cazenovia, NY McLain Ward/35/Brewster, NY Charlie...

USEF Names Nations Cup Team for CSIO Wellington

by Joanie Morris | 2/28/2011 1:14:00 PM

Fans of the U.S. Show Jumping Team (Shannon Brinkman/USEF) Lexington, KY – The following horse/rider combinations have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. in America’s only Nations Cup which will be held in Wellington, FL on March 4, as part of CSIO Wellington. The Palm Beach International Equestrian Club’s International Arena will host some of the best horse/rider combinations from across the globe as they vie for top honors in the $75,000 FEI...

U.S. Dressage Team Looks Fit and Sound, Ready to Take on the World in Kentucky

by by Brian Sosby | 9/26/2010 5:19:00 PM

Steffen Peters and Ravel. (Photo by Sara Lieser.) Lexington, KY - All four of the U.S. Team dressage horses were presented during the official Veterinary Inspection (or jog) at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on Sunday. The U.S. Team is but one of the 24 countries with dressage athletes competing at the Games. A total of 11 four-member teams will be in the battle for a Team medal. There are a total of 66 dressage competitors with the hopes of earning an Individual medal. With the...

Veterans and Soldiers Honored at Morgan Show

by Christina Koliander | 9/23/2010 10:32:00 AM

Shelburne, VT - The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show is dedicating its Wednesday, October 13, evening performances to military veterans and soldiers. This year's Grand National takes place October 9-16 in Oklahoma City, OK. "It is an honor to recognize veterans from both our Morgan family and in the Oklahoma City area," said Fred Dills, chair of the 2010 Grand National. "Wednesday evening will feature a variety of Morgan show classes that we hope will entertain the men and...

USEF Names Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Joanie Morris | 9/14/2010 5:33:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation has named the following horse/rider combinations as the team and individuals to the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games which will take place from September 25-October 10, 2010 in Lexington, KY. The following horse/rider combinations have been named to the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team (in alphabetical order): Buck Davidson/34/Riegelsville, PA/BallyNoe Castle RM/10/Irish Thoroughbred/G/Carl and...