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Australian Horseman and Entertainer, Guy McLean, Returns to Dressage at Devon 2014

by Danielle Myers | 9/24/2014 2:02:38 PM

Guy McLean Devon, PA – Life-long horseman and stuntman, Guy McLean, will appear at the 2014 Dressage at Devon Horse Show on September 26 though September 28 at the Devon Show Horse Grounds, Devon, PA. Exhibits will take place each day of the performance show. McLean and his team of horses have performed before millions all over the world, showing a level of communication and partnership between man and horse that most have never seen before. Like a choreographed performance, McLean can...

Six New National Champions on Day Six of the 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/27/2023 6:00:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. – The penultimate day of the 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions crowned six new national champions in the developing Prix St. Georges, Grand Prix, 4-year-old, 5-year-old, pony rider, and young adult Brentina Cup divisions. The USEF Children Dressage National Championship also held the first of its two-round national championship, which will conclude on Sunday. Sabine Schut-Kery and Sonnenberg's Jersey. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Markel/USEF Developing Horse...

An Interview with Guy Brown, WDAA President

by Pat Van Buskirk | 1/7/2013 12:49:52 PM

What is the equestrian demographic in North America? Surveys reveal it consists of women who, after a career, raising children, or both, have either returned to riding or are pursuing it as a life long dream. I fall into this demographic, having returned after both a career and children, and once again after major surgery. But where do we go to find training, a supportive community and a purpose in this endeavor? After much exploration, I was lucky enough to find Western Dressage through the...

Champions Crowned in Junior, Seven-Year-Old, and Dressage Seat Medal Divisions on Day Five of the 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/25/2023 11:00:00 PM

Wayne, Ill. – Friday at the 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions brought cooler weather, a full day of top-level dressage competition, and three newly crowned dressage national champions. The Adequan ® /USEF Junior Dressage National Championship and the Markel/USEF Seven-Year-Old Dressage National Championship divisions both completed their final tests, and the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Final 13 & Under closed out the day with its two-phase competition. All competitors at this...

Sienna Rowe Wins Junior Individual Gold, Claire Robinson Wins Inaugural U25 Freestyle Grand Prix at 2023 FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships Presented by USDF

by Kim Beaudoin and Leslie Potter | 8/12/2023 10:00:00 PM

Traverse City, Mich. – Competition continued today at the 2023 FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF and welcomed Individual winners in the Junior and U25 Freestyle divisions. Sienna Rowe and Lightfire Just Do It. ©KTB Creative Group Junior Individual Championship Sienna Rowe (Urbanna, Va.) and Jason Rowe's 13-year-old Westphalian gelding Lightfire Just Do It landed atop the podium in the Junior Individual Championship with the only 70% of the class,...

Update from Darren Chiacchia's Family _ April 7, 2008

by Joanie Morris | 4/9/2008 11:37:00 AM

Darren had an excellent day in therapy. He was able to ambulate with a walker for approximately 50 feet, and was much more alert and oriented. He continues to be confused with his surroundings, accompanied with obvious short term memory deficits, and some long term memory difficulties. Assistance is no longer needed when eating, and he has commented about having reservations at Bonefish. Being such an active individual, it is obvious that Darren is anxious about not being as busy as he is...

Here’s Johnny! Guy Thomas and Jonkheer Z Lead the Victory Gallop in the $40,000 Bentley Los Gatos and Bentley San Francisco Grand Prix

by Menlo Charity Horse Show | 8/14/2016 3:02:21 PM

Atherton, Calif. - Saturday is a special day at Menlo Charity Horse Show (MCHS) from the Leadline to the $40,000 Bentley Los Gatos and Bentley San Francisco Grand Prix; there truly is an event for everyone. Don DeFranco has been on the MCHS committee since 2007 and began sponsoring the Leadline Class in memory of his father, V. James DeFranco a pediatrician and family practitioner, who passed in May 2013. “He was a very charitable man and did a lot of good for a lot of people and I just...

American Saddlebred Horse Association Member Guy Warner Selected as Person of the Year by Minnesota Horse Council

by By Jessica Fisher | 2/4/2009 3:14:00 PM

The Minnesota Horse Council announced the selection of American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) member Guy Warner as 2008 Horse Person of the Year at their annual meeting and awards banquet on Saturday, January 17, 2009. The award is presented each year to someone who shows long-term service and commitment to the equine industry in the Midwest. Warner, the 39th recipient of this award, has put in over 40 years of service—both equine related and community related. He served 10 years in...

USA's Lisa Goldman Climbs The Podium

by Split Rock Jumping Tour | 5/28/2016 12:17:41 PM

Lisa Goldman and Centurion B (TPence Photos) Lexington, Ky. - For Lisa Goldman of Chicago, IL, victory was hers for the taking aboard Centurion B in the $40,000 Amalaya Investments CSI 3* Grand Prix. It was a large field of 59 riders, representing over 14 different countries, that competed over the track set by course designer Alan Wade; but for Goldman, it was only a competition between herself and the course. "I try not to think about who I'm up against," said Goldman. And her strategy...

Australian Entertainer, Horseman and Award Winning Poet, "Gus McLean," Releases 32-Verse Poem, "Let the Games Begin"

by AHP Newsgroup | 9/23/2010 10:04:00 AM

"Let the Games Begin!" Australian Entertainer, Horseman and award winning Poet, Guy McLean, will perform at 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games "Equine Village." In celebration of the games, McLean released an incredible 32-verse poem, "Let the Games Begin," especially dedicated to Dr. and Mrs. Lyons of Alltech, the State of Kentucky and the Kentucky Horse Park. McLean will be appearing in an interview on the 2010 Radio Show, part of the Horse Radio Network, and to recite his poem to music...