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It's Me Again! Jennifer Alfano and 'Me Again' Win $5,000 USHJA National Derby at The Derby at the Genesee Country Village & Museum

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. | 6/6/2015 1:49:41 PM

Jennifer Alfano and Me Again Mumford, NY - June 6, 2015 - The picturesque scene during The Derby at the Genesee Country Village and Museum is one reminiscent of years gone by, and on Saturday it was also reminiscent of just last year. For the second year in a row, The Derby kicked off with its $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby on the beautiful grass meadow of the museum, and for the second year in a row, Jennifer Alfano rode to an impressive victory aboard Me Again. "He's obviously got way...

McLain Ward, Nick Dello Joio Victorious on Day Two at Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament Presented by Rolex

by Spruce Meadows | 6/5/2015 3:17:06 PM

McLain Ward hoists the winning trophy with Brian Shkrobot, Vice President Regulatory & Controller, ATCO Pipelines Calgary, AB, Canada – June 4, 2015 - Spruce Meadows 'National' Tournament CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, continued with its second day of competition on Thursday featuring world-class show jumping in Calgary, AB, Canada. The day’s big win went to Venezuela’s Andres Rodriguez and Darlon van Groenhove in the $85,000 ATB Financial Cup 1.55m. McLain Ward (USA)...

There's No Stopping Nassar; Nayel Nassar and Acita Win the $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix

by Blenheim EquiSports | 6/5/2015 12:03:52 PM

Nayel Nassar and Acita June 5, 2015 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - The $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix kicked off the Blenheim EquiSports show jumping summer season with a victory for Nayel Nassar and his young mare Acita. This is the second win with Acita and the third win for Nassar in the 2015 Markel Insurance Grand Prix Series. Twenty-six entries competed in this 1.40m class that also served as one of the qualifiers for the Zone 10 North American Young Rider Trials taking place this week...

Quentin Judge, Eric Lamaze, and Andres Rodriguez Triumph on Opening Day at Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament Presented by Rolex

by Spruce Meadows | 6/4/2015 12:05:20 PM

Calgary, AB, Canada – June 3, 2015 - Spruce Meadows kicked off its 'National' Tournament CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, on Wednesday with a full day of show jumping at the world-renowned venue in Calgary. The first day of competition saw wins for Quentin Judge (USA) and HH Copin van de Broy in the $34,000 Roadtrek Motorhomes Cup 1.55m, Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Rosana du Park in the $34,000 Back On Track 1.50m, and Andres Rodriguez (VEN) with Fifty Fifty 111 in the $34,000 Bantrel Cup 1....

Nation's Top Riders Set to Ride in Land Rover Great Meadow International Presented by Adequan® Last Stop for Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Before Pan American Games

by The Land Rover Great Meadow International | 6/4/2015 10:28:49 AM

(c)Rich Kessler Photography The Plains, Virginia - June 03, 2015 -Many of the nation's best event riders have confirmed their entries and will be making their way to Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia to compete at the Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan® on June 19-21. In addition to the $30,000 CIC3* competition, the international event will host the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for its final preparation trial prior to the 2015 Pan American Games which will...

U.S. Para-Dressage Athlete Margaret McIntosh Completes Successful European Trip

by Lindsay Y. McCall | 6/4/2015 10:04:57 AM

Reading, Penn. - June 3, 2015 - Margaret McIntosh of Reading , Penn. and her horse Rio Rio completed a successful European competition trip. McIntosh is the 2014 U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Reserve National Champion and a Grade Ia Para-Dressage athlete. McIntosh traveled to Waregem, Belgium April 24-26, 2015, to ride in the International Para-Equestrian Dressage Competition CPEDI3*. The event was held at the Bloso Sportcentrum "Gaverbeerk" in Waregem. McIntosh then traveled to Mannheim,...

Lake Placid Horse Shows Continue Three Weeks of Top Competition

by Lake Placid Horse Shows | 6/2/2015 2:35:16 PM

Todd Minikus of Wellington, Fla., rode Babalou 41 to victory in the $75,000 I Love New York Grand Prix. (The Book LLC) Lake Placid, N.Y. - The 46th annual Lake Placid Horse Shows, presented by Sea Shore Stables LLC, will once again host three amazing weeks of top horse show competition this summer set against the beautiful backdrop of the Adirondack Mountains. New footing and increased prize money, combined with a world-class venue and perfect weather, made last year’s Lake Placid, I Love...

U.S. Athletes Have Strong Performances at World Equestrian Festival

by USEF Communications Department | 6/1/2015 5:20:12 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The World Equestrian Festival held from May 29 – May 31, 2015 at the renowned Aachen, Germany equestrian venue was an exciting display of excellence in the disciplines of dressage, driving, and jumping. The United States held their own on the international stage with excellent placings by American participants in all three disciplines. Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Dressage The U.S. was well represented in Grand Prix competition by Shelly Francis...

Sarah Segal and Ubris Top $75,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix, Continues Momentum from Friday $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix Win

by HITS, Inc. | 6/1/2015 3:59:35 PM

SAUGERTIES, New York - Sarah Segal and Ubris won Sunday’s $75,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix, continuing their momentum from Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix victory. Segal and Ubris came out on top after a lightning fast five-horse jump-off that saw all but one contender go double-clear. “I thought the course was really good again,” said Segal, after her win. “I was really happy with how my horse jumped.” Sarah Segal and Chartwell's Ubris Win the...

The 2015 Egyptian Event Arabian Horse Show Celebrates 35 Years

by Egyptian Event Arabian Horse Show | 6/1/2015 2:18:53 PM

The Egyptian Event held annually at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky is celebrating its 35th year of showcasing the Egyptian Arabian horse in 2015. The Egyptian Arabian is considered by Arabian aficionados to be the most beautiful Arabian horse in the world. It has long been regarding as an ideal cross for Polish and Russian-bred Arabian horses. This unique, select bloodline has a loyal and dedicated following of breeders that is truly global in nature. Many of them will visit the...