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U.S. Eventing Team Leads After First Phase at 2011 Pan American Games

by Joanie Morris | 10/21/2011 7:32:15 PM

GUADALAJARA, Mexico – The U.S. Eventing Team got their competition off to a great start Friday in the dressage phase at the 2011 Pan American Games, cruising to the lead by more than nine points. The scores of the top three riders from each team count, so the United States goes forward to Saturday’s cross country on a score of 138.6 penalties. Canada is second on a combined total of 147.4 and Brazil sits third on 162.7. Canadian Jessica Phoenix leads the pack individually with a...

Kelly Champion and All In Win $10,000 North American League Adult Hunter Finals at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show

by Classic Communications | 10/21/2011 6:18:35 PM

Harrisburg, PA – Kelly Champion of Washington, NJ rode her horse All In to victory in the $10,000 North American League (NAL) Adult Hunter Finals at the 66th annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Friday. The win was bittersweet for Champion, who was on tap to show at the Capital Challenge two weeks ago, but was unable to compete because her husband, Tony, suddenly fell ill and was rushed to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He is recuperating nicely so he urged...

Dedication Crowned Pennsylvania National Grand Hunter Champion at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show

by Classic Communications | 10/20/2011 5:20:11 PM

Dedication Wins Pennsylvania National Grand Hunter Championship Left to Right, Rider: Scott Stewart, Richard Hornberger. (Al Cook Photo). Harrisburg, PA – Dedication, owned by Fashion Farm in Philadephia, PA, received the Hunter Divisions’ highest title by winning the Pennsylvania National Grand Hunter Championship, sponsored by Stephanie and Louise Riggio, at the 66th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Thursday. Dedication earned the Grand award with consistent performances...

U.S. Eventing Team Ready for 2011 Pan American Games

by Joanie Morris | 10/20/2011 4:12:57 PM

GUADALAJARA, Mexico – The U.S. Eventing Team presented five horses at the First Horse Inspection of the 2011 Pan American Games and all were accepted without incident. The United States drew fourth position, but of the three countries drawn ahead only Venezuela has a complete team; therefore American Buck Davidson and Absolute Liberty will be the second horse in the ring in Friday’s dressage. All five horses looked sharp, and the Ground Jury of Wayne Quarles (USA), Janine Rohr (ARG)...

45th ANNUAL ARABIAN AND HALF-ARABIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW STARTS IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA

by Christy Egan | 10/20/2011 12:17:55 PM

Tulsa, OK - On Friday, October 21, the 45th Annual Arabian National Championship Show begins at the Tulsa Expo Square in Tulsa, OK. The show runs for nine days, through Saturday evening, October 29. It’s the fourth year for this major national equine event in Tulsa, OK. Arabian and Half-Arabian horses hailing from most of the 48 states and Canada will fill the barns, warm-up arenas and wash racks for the next few weeks, while their owners, trainers and grooms enjoy Oklahoma’s warm...

WIHS Regional Horse Show & Zone 3 Finals

by Jennifer Wood Media Inc. | 10/20/2011 9:28:31 AM

Washington, DC - Polish your boots and spiff up your horses because The Washington International Regional Horse Show & Zone 3 Finals starts this week. This popular show is the sister event to the Washington International Horse Show, the country's leading metropolitan indoor horse show, held the following week at Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C. In addition to being a top show in its own right with a broad selection of classes for riders of all levels, the WIHS Regional Show...

U.S. Dressage Sweeps Individual Medals at 2011 Pan American Games

by Joanie Morris | 10/19/2011 10:16:38 PM

GUADALAJARA, Mexico – The U.S. Dressage Team continued to own the Guadalajara Country Club’s beautiful dressage arena, extending their medal run at the 2011 Pan American Games. The American riders added Individual Gold, Silver and Bronze to the Team Gold they won on Sunday, as all three scored better than 80 percent in Wednesday's freestyle. Heather Blitz, Steffen Peters and Marisa Festerling share the podium. (Shannon Brinkman) (View results here ) Steffen Peters (San Diego,...

Gold, Family and Eventingland

by Joanie Morris | 10/18/2011 3:25:58 PM

Gold medals are the reason we came here (well that and Olympic Qualification in Jumping)… and the Dressage Team delivered an incredible effort yesterday. What they accomplished went far beyond the (incredibly heavy) Gold hardware they all now have around their necks. They were awesome. Cesar got it going with a solid, mistake-free effort – which is the job for the pathfinder on the team. Marisa and Heather then had personal best performances on Frankie and Paragon respectively and...

Tailgating Returns for 2012

by Equestrian Events Inc. | 10/18/2011 9:51:19 AM

After a successful first year Tailgating is returning for 2012! Tickets go on sale November 1, 2011 - reserve your spot early before they sell out! We have new options, check them out today! Witness the excitement of Cross-Country on Saturday, April 28th from your own Tailgating spot along the course! Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Tailgating Passes include 6 General Admission Tickets and one reserved parking space near the Cross-Country Course on Saturday only. A time for fun, friends, good...

Ticket Packages for the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Bridgestone And Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup on Sale November 1

by Classic Communications | 10/17/2011 11:25:58 AM

Lexington, KY — Ticket packages for the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Bridgestone, and Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup, April 26-29 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, will go on sale starting November 1. The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, part of the HSBC FEI ClassicsTM, is one of only six Four Star Three-Day Events in the world and the only one in the Western Hemisphere. Many of the world’s best riders will be competing with the hopes of qualifying for the...