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Desert Circuit VI Hunters Jump for Prizes in the First of Week VI’s Special Hunter Classes

by HITS Horse Shows | 3/6/2016 5:59:35 PM

Thermal, Calif. - Hunter exhibitors took center stage as the weekend kicked off in Desert Circuit VI. Riders vied for a prestigious victory and a slice of the purse in Friday’s $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix and $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix. Katie Gardner and Maldini on their way to a $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix win. (ESI Photography) $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix The top 14 horse and riders from the first round returned to compete in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix, which...

Official Artist Chosen for 2016 Menlo Charity Horse Show

by Nan Chapman | 3/6/2016 5:04:37 PM

Members of the Menlo Charity Horse Show Committee announced today that they have unanimously selected Rick Timmons of Dallas, Texas to be the 2016 Official Artist of this nationally recognized and honored equestrian competition. Mr. Timmons' work, entitled "Cloud Jumper" is valued at $6,400 and will be auctioned off Friday night, August 12th at the Gala Dinner (sponsored by Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry) immediately following the $10,000 Ryman Take Your Own Line Speed Jumping Class at 6 PM...

Colvin Wins Young Rider Grand Prix presented by Hollow Creek Farm at CSIO Wellington

by From the USEF Communications Department | 3/6/2016 5:02:35 PM

Wellington, Fla. - CSIO Wellington came to a close with the Grand Prix for Children, Juniors, Young Riders, and Seniors taking place in Palm Beach International Equestrian Center's International Arena. Topping the $10,000 Young Rider Grand Prix presented by Hollow Creek Farm was Victoria Colvin, who earned the win with a lightning fast jump-off round aboard Zidane. Victoria Colvin and Zidane (Sportfot) A field of 13 top Young Riders took on the Steve Stephens-designed track with six...

Youth Close Out CSIO Wellington with Junior and Young Rider Gold, Children's Silver

by From the USEF Communications Department | 3/5/2016 11:32:07 PM

Wellington, Fla. - The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center's International Arena hosted some of the world's top youth athletes as CSIO Wellington continued with FEI Nations Cup competition for Young Riders, Juniors, and Children. The future stars of the sport were tested over the Steve Stephens-designed courses with round one for the three divisions taking place in the afternoon, immediately followed by the second rounds under the lights. The U.S. teams proved their mettle as the...

Belinda Trussell and Anton Win FEI Grand Prix CDI-W at AGDF 8

by Carly Weilminster | 3/5/2016 10:39:01 AM

Belinda Trussell and Anton (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Belinda Trussell (CAN) and Anton, who have performed with impressive consistency this season, rose to the occasion once again at the AGDF 8 Palm Beach Dressage Derby. They won the FEI Grand Prix CDI-W, presented by Today's Equestrian and Diane & George Fellows, at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF). Competition at the 2016 Palm Beach Dressage Derby continues through Sunday, March 6, and the highlight will be...

U.S. Young Rider, Junior Rider, and Child Rider Teams Set for CSIO Wellington

by USEF Communications Department | 3/4/2016 11:34:31 AM

Wellington, Fla . – This weekend the future of show jumping will be showcased during the FEI Young Rider, Junior Rider, and Child Rider Nations Cups presented by Hollow Creek Farm as part of CSIO Wellington at the Winter Equestrian Festival. The United States will be represented by three teams of up-and-coming talent in FEI Nations Cup competitions. The teams will be led by Chef d’Equipe DiAnn Langer. Young Rider Team Drawing first in the order of four teams for the $10,000 FEI...

Tiffany Foster and Brighton Are Best in $35,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 8

by Lauren Fisher and Callie Seaman for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/3/2016 9:48:48 PM

Tiffany Foster and Brighton (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week eight of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued on Thursday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) with a win for Canada's Tiffany Foster and Brighton, owned by Artisan Farms and Torrey Pines Stable, in the $35,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 8. The Hollow Creek Farm Children's, Junior, and Young Rider divisions also hosted the first of their classes for the week with wins for...

Rich Fellers and Flexible Take Home the Title in the $50,000 OSPHOS Grand Prix

by HITS Horse Shows | 3/2/2016 10:16:31 AM

Rich Fellers and Flexible on their way to a $50,000 OSPHOS Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Desert Circuit V at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California, concluded with Sunday’s $50,000 Grand Prix sponsored by OSPHOS. Thirty-Six elite competitors battled it out for the chance to wear the long blue ribbon in the victory gallop and a share of the $50,000 purse. Anderson Lima, of Brazil, designed a demanding 16-effort course. Only six would jump the course fault-free...

Sunday’s Ocala Week VI Premier Jumper Classes Dominated by Local Rider Hayley Waters

by HITS Horse Shows | 3/1/2016 2:01:48 PM

Ocala, FL (March 1, 2016): A big day for jumper exhibitors commenced on Sunday as Week VI of the Ocala Winter Circuit came to a close. Horses and riders battled it out for winning titles and a piece of the prize purses at HITS Post Time Farm. $50,000 HITS Grand Prix A plethora of talented starters filled the Order of Go as the crowd descended upon Ocala Horse Properties Stadium to witness who would conquer the course set by Danny Foster of Ontario, Canada and take home the crown in the $50,000...

Olympian Guenter Seidel and Rising Star Anna Buffini Win Grand Prix Freestyle & Special at Mid-Winter Dressage CDI-W

by Jennifer M. Keeler, Yellow Horse Marketing | 2/29/2016 11:20:51 AM

Guenter Seidel and Zero Gravity (Terri Miller) Burbank, Calif. – Guenter Seidel’s weekend didn’t start off as he had hoped at California Dreaming Productions’ Mid-Winter Dressage CDI-W/Y/J/U-25, held February 25-28 in Burbank, when a Grand Prix test marred by costly mistakes left him and his mount Zero Gravity in third place. But the veteran U.S. Team member and Olympian took it all in stride, rebounding for victory in the CDI Grand Prix Freestyle with 73.400%. The...