Darragh Kenny and Prof de la Roque (The Book LLC) North Salem, N.Y. - It's been a good week for Darragh Kenny. He captured his third victory at the 2014 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows in the $35,000 New York Welcome Stake, this time on Postage Stamp Farm's Prof de la Roque. The pair went first in a 14-horse jump-off to win over McLain Ward, who placed second and third on Zander and HH Cannavaro, respectively. The $35,000 New York Welcome Stake had 48 entries, and 14 were clear to the...

Lauren Kieffer and Veronica, 2014 Rolex/USEF National CCI4* Champions (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Lexington, Ky. – The 2014 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover came to a close Sunday afternoon with 37 horse-and-rider combinations entering the final phase of competition. Richard Jeffery’s 13 obstacle show jumping course set the stage in the Rolex Stadium for an exciting finish to Kentucky’s CCI4*. A sold-out crowd of 22,388 saw 10 pairs go double clear with five...

Kristi Nunnink and R-Star, winners of the CIC3* (Sherry Stewart) Temecula, Calif. - After taking the two-phase lead in the CIC3* at the Galway Downs International Horse Trials, Kristi Nunnink said that she planned to gallop fast enough around the cross-country course to win, and she did just that. She rode R-Star across the finish line 14 seconds slow, and those 5.6 time faults kept her in front, with a total score of 57.5. Nunnink’s score was good enough to defeat John Michael Durr on...

16-year-old Victoria Colvin riding Don Juan won the 2014 Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Victoria Colvin emerged the winner of the fourth annual Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series (AFYRGPS), presented by The Dutta Corp. in association with Guido Klatte. With four different competitions held throughout the 12-week FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL,...

Bugatti, owned by Eduardo Leon and Wilhelm Genn sail over the Beau Rivage fence on their way to the win in the $77,700 Governor's Cup Grand Prix, presented by Beau Rivage (flashpoint photography) Gulfport, Miss. - It took more than luck today to win the $77,700 Governor's Cup Grand Prix, presented by Beau Rivage when Bugatti, owned by Eduardo Leon and ridden by Wilhelm Genn of Lebanon, Ohio won the class in front of a sold out VIP tent and standing-room only crowd at the Harrison County...

Joao Castro and Quarelly (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Sometimes it can be hard for young riders to find backers, but famed equestrian Nelson Pessoa was happy to step up to the plate with 23-year-old Stephen Barcha. The talented Brazilian rode Ad Jacpote to the first place finish in the Wellington Turf Tour 1.40m Grand Prix at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. They swept away the competition with a brilliant jump off in 34.115 seconds. Out of a field of 50 riders,...

Ellie Brimmer and London Swing at AGDF in Wellington, FL. (Lindsay Y McCall) Wellington, Fla. - With only a few weeks left before the Adequan Global Dressage Festival 10 CPEDI3* scheduled March 12-16, 2014, para-dressage athletes have been working hard preparing their mounts for competition. Over two weekends February 20-23 and February 28- March 2, multiple para-equestrian riders showcased their new partnerships at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) 7 and 8 in Wellington and at the...

Alexander Zetterman and Canora in their winning presentation (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - G&C Farm's $10,000 Speed Stake was held on Friday with a win for Sweden's Alexander Zetterman and Canora. Steve Stephens set a difficult track for Friday's competitors that yielded four clear rounds out of 22 entries. Zetterman was the first entry to clear the course with Canora in a time of 67.11 seconds that would hold on for the win. Last to go, Ian Millar (CAN) and The Baranus...

Shane Sweetnam and Solerina (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - - The 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) kicked off its week of CSIO competition on Wednesday with a $5,000 Welcome Stake, held as two classes, with afternoon and evening sessions. The day session saw a win for Ireland's Shane Sweetnam aboard Solerina. The night session was won by Chile's Samuel Parot and Al Calypso. FTI WEF week eight, sponsored by G&C Farm, runs February 26-March 2, 2014, featuring...

Jeffery Welles and Bilion Wellington, Fla. - Jeffery Welles and Bilion soared through the timers in 30.010 seconds to capture the victory in the first 1.30m-1.35m Jumper class at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC). Their skill through the short track allowed them to surpass 27 contenders and affirm their lead in the Leading Rider Bonus standings. Peter Leone and Alias rode to the first place finish in the second 1.30m-1.35m class, riding to the superior time of 31.488 seconds. Leslie...