Kalvin Dobbs and Woodstock O (Rebecca Walton/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - The Amateur-Owner and Junior riders took over the Rolex Stadium during the final day of the Kentucky Spring Classic, showcasing their speed and accuracy. Kalvin Dobbs mastered the short course during the $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame High Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic sponsored by Audi of Lexington with Woodstock O. In the $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame High Junior Jumper Classic, sponsored by Sleepy P...

Margie Engle and Royce (Rebecca Walton/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - For the second year in a row, Margie Engle and Royce galloped to victory in the $75,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington, at the Kentucky Spring Classic. This year was different though, as the talented duo had to best a 22-horse jump-off, showcasing not just power, but speed as well. Engle and Royce, owned by Elm Rock Partners LLC, made perfect turns and left each rail in place to finish ahead...

Kelley Farmer and Mindful (Emily Riden/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - May 10, 2014 - When Larry Glefke and Kensel LLC purchased Mindful just a few weeks ago they did so with one intention - providing a top hunter derby contender for Kelley Farmer. Mindful proved tonight that he definitely fits that bill, as he and Farmer earned the victory in the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. Finishing in second place in the Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse...

Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra (Rebecca Walton/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - It was déjà vu at the Kentucky Horse Park this evening as Venezuela's Pablo Barrios galloped through the timers with a win in the first $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic of the season aboard Zara Leandra. The talented combination won last year' s kick-off to the series and eventually captured the $50,000 Hagyard Leading Rider Bonus. Barrios and Zara Leandra have continued to improve their...

Karl Cook & Jonkheer Z (Osteen/From the Del Mar National Horse Show Facebook page) Del Mar, Calif. – Thirty horses tried to clear the $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar course on Saturday night, only two were able to do it. Designer Leopoldo Palacios lined up a set of obstacles with enough variety that one little misstep turned otherwise fnatastic rides into efforts of 4 faults or more. Nineteen from the field of thirty had tried to jump those obstacles before Lane Clarke & Charlotte...

Lexington, Ky. - A talented contingent of American riders have traveled to Lyon, France, looking to secure top results for the United States in FEI World Cup Final competition. Many of the world's best jumping and dressage riders have assembled at the Lyon Eurexpo to contest the only annual FEI championship, which will be held April 17-21. In the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final, 11 riders will try to extend the U.S. winning streak to three consecutive years, and once again look to...

Lexington, Ky .- Land Rover North America is continuing its longstanding support of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and equestrian sports by returning as Presenting Sponsor of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. The 2014 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Land Rover returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, April 24-27. America’s only Four Star Three-Day Event, “Rolex Kentucky” is one of the world's most prestigious equestrian...

Beezie Madden and Coral Reef Via Volo (The Book LLC) Miami, Fla. - Saturday, history was made as the 42nd Gene Mische $200,000 American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm, found its new home at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL. The class has become a landmark of the showjumping world, and tonight was no exception as 29 horse and rider combinations gathered on the field to compete in a battle of the best. It was an electrifying night as spectators looked on to the stadium turf, but it was with...

Eiken Sato and Egano van het Slogenhof (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week nine of the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF), sponsored by The Bainbridge Companies, concluded on Sunday with a win for Japan's Eiken Sato and Egano van het Slogenhof in the $84,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic showing at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. Alan Wade (IRL) finished the week out with a tough course for 59 entries in the 1.50m...

Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy Wellington, Fla. - The top riders from across the nation gather at the Ridge at Wellington today for the inaugural Hunter Derby Days, part of the Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour. Under sunny skies and beautiful conditions the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby commenced this afternoon, featuring derby sensation Jersey Boy with Jennifer Alfano in the saddle riding to the top of the ranks. Besting a field of top-tier competitors, Alfano and Jersey Boy led...