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Hunter Talent Shines as Professional Divisions Start at 2011 Capital Challenge Horse Show

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 10/3/2011 7:12:00 AM

Garfield and Scott Stewart won an over fences class in the High Performance Hunters. Photo: Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Upper Marlboro, MD - Class winners were honored today in presentations at the 2011 Capital Challenge Horse Show. This was the start of the professional hunter divisions, and many beautiful pairs graced the ShowPlace Arena. While the more experienced horses competed indoors, the Future Hunters showed in the outdoor ring. The Capital Challenge Horse Show, held at the Prince...

Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic Wraps Up Successful Week of Equestrian Competition and Entertainment

by Kendra Cecieta/The Jumper Classic, Inc. | 9/23/2011 5:28:00 PM

Hampton Falls, NH - World class equestrian competition, elegant luncheons, children's games, aerial entertainment, fine automobiles, and shopping for locally crafted and uncommon specialty items were all part of the 2011 Fidelity InvestmentsJumper ClassicPresented by Porsche last week (September 14-18). Held on the show grounds of the Silver Oak Equestrian Center in Hampton Falls, NH, the event was named one of the Top 25 Horse Shows in North America by the North American Riders Group in...

Farmer, Milliren and Edrick Triumph at St. Louis National Charity Horse Show

by Lisa Mills for the St. Louis National Charity Horse Show | 9/23/2011 10:18:00 AM

Megan Edrick and Cadence through the famous St. Louis Arch. St. Louis, MO - Kelley Farmer, Sarah Milliren and Megan Edrick all had a weekend to remember at the St. Louis National Charity Horse Show with victories in the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, ASPCA Regional Maclay Finals and the $25,000 Grand Prix. Farmer dominated the Derby ribbons with Bases Loaded in the top spot and Red Sky following right behind. Sarah Milliren captured the top honors in the ASPCA Regional Maclay Finals...

Grace Weidner Wins USEF Talent Search at Buffalo International Horse Show with Serato

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/16/2011 11:16:38 AM

Buffalo, NY - Competitors of the 65th Buffalo International Horse Show were greeted by a brisk morning as the hunter classes began. Today commenced the third day of the prestigious horse show, full of horse and rider combinations competing to win top honors and prize money in their respective divisions. The morning divisions featured the $1,000 "Full Monty" Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic, where Penelope Ayers aboard Cezanne took the top honors. The $500 "Shogun" Adult Hunter Classic also featured...

Jenny Karazissis Sits Pretty After First Two Rounds of Inaugural Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final

by HITS Media | 9/10/2011 9:38:59 PM

Saugerties, NY - Hunter riders at HITS-on-the-Hudson can now breathe easy with the first two rounds of the first ever Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final complete. The buzz, however, will pick back up tomorrow for the final two rounds when the first ever winner of the historic class will be crowned. “We saw a great group of riders today,” said HITS President and CEO Tom Struzzieri. “And the best obviously rose to the top." Jenny Karazissis of Calabasas, California stole...

Hampton Classic Overcomes Hurricane Irene for Spectacular Horse Show

by Classic Communications | 9/10/2011 11:53:42 AM

Bridgehampton, NY - The Hampton Classic Horse Show was a tremendous success once again, despite a delayed start due to Hurricane Irene. Celebrities were on hand for this iconic end-of-summer event along with world-class equestrian competition, renowned shopping opportunities, family entertainment and a record-setting performance by two-time Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward. Approximately 150 staff and crew worked from about 5:00 am till dark on Monday, and almost as long on Tuesday, to restore...

Peters Overcomes Elements to Add Another Win to Ravel's Resume at the 2011 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions

by Joanie Morris | 9/8/2011 5:29:22 PM

Steffen Peters and Ravel. Photo: SusanJStickle.com. Gladstone, NJ - Rain greeted the competitors on the first day of the 2011 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions but the quality of the competition shone through. The Grand Prix National Championship headlined the day, and the rain was at its heaviest during the class. Due to the conditions, the Prix St. Georges - which was scheduled for this afternoon - has been postponed until Friday, which will push the...

THIS and ARIAT Equitation Finals Lead Riders to Capital Challenge

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 9/3/2011 8:43:57 AM

Upper Marlboro, MD - The Capital Challenge Horse Show is pleased to announce that during its 2011 competition it will once again host the finals for two of the most prestigious equitation series in the country. Held at Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, the show will begin with its BigEq.com weekend on October 1-2 and will continue through October 9. The Taylor Harris Insurances Services (THIS) National Children's Medal Finals will be held on Sunday, October 2....

USEF Names FEI World Pair Driving Championship Team, Nominated Entry Submitted for FEI World Pony Driving Championships

by USEF Communications Department | 8/5/2011 12:50:31 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the following drivers to represent the United States at the two driving World Championships set to take place over the next two months. The FEI World Pair Driving Championships will take place in Conty, France August 24-28, 2011 and the three drivers who will represent the U.S. with pairs of horses will be: Kathi Dancer (Woodside, CA) Misdee Wrigley-Miller (Lakewood Ranch, FL) Joe Yoder (Aiken, SC) Alternates: Lisa Singer...

Road to NAJYRC - Reining - Final Post

by Laura Sumrall | 8/3/2011 8:41:43 AM

I have finally made it home from Lexington, and I am surely glad to be in my own bed! My last few days at the NAJYRC were definitely better than the first few. Things started happening like we had hoped for me and Smartie. We started off Saturday with our schooling session at 6 A.M. She and I practically camped out by the big , black, reflective sign. She never once shied away from it, so I had a bit of confidence for my ride. My trainer said he felt good about the way she was acting for me,...