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Rain Can't Dampen The Start Of The Fieldstone Summer Showcase

by From Classic Communications | 8/25/2010 4:48:00 PM

Halifax, MA - Despite rainy conditions, the Fieldstone Summer Showcase began its week-long run at the Fieldstone Equestrian & Show Facility in Halifax, MA. The Summer Showcase, which runs August 24-29, features top-notch equestrian competition, great prize money, and nightly parties. The schedule for this year's Summer Showcase is highlighted by the $35,000 Grand Prix, which will be held on Fieldstone's pristine, all grass Grand Prix field on Saturday afternoon, August 28. "Despite the...

Pfizer Million Proves to Be Final U.S. Prep for WEG

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/25/2010 1:01:00 PM

Flying Horse Photography. (U.S. Chef d'Equipe George Morris and HITS President Tom Struzzieri.) Saugerties, NY - The inaugural Pfizer Million, with the richest purse in show jumping, scheduled for Saugerties, New York, on September 12th, will play host to a world class line-up of the country's best horse and rider combinations. That already glittering roster of stars got even brighter this weekend when HITS President Tom Struzzieri awarded one of the five coveted Manager's Wild Card picks for...

This Week in International Disciplines

by From the USEF Communications Department | 8/25/2010 10:25:00 AM

Dressage In Saugerties, NY the Centerline Events at HITS on the Hudson CDI-W took place. Coming off a strong sixth place finish at the National Grand Prix Championships at the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions, Jan Ebeling and Rafalca won both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle. Pierre St. Jacques and Lucky Tiger (fifth at the National Grand Prix Championships) took second in both classes. Heather Mason and Glen Emeril finished just behind Canadian Amanda...

Opening Day Brings Exciting Events to the Hampton Classic

by From Classic Communications | 8/23/2010 3:46:00 PM

Bridgehampton, NY- 35th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 29-September 5. The Hampton Classic is one of the most prestigious horse shows in the nation and features competitors at every level from young children in leadline to Olympic veterans in the Classic's feature event, the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix and World Cup Qualifier on Sunday September 5. "This year's Hampton Classic has a lot of exciting events planned for Opening Day on Sunday, August 29," said...

USEF Mandatory Outings for US Driving Team for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Begin August 28

by Joanie Morris | 8/23/2010 12:56:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is hosting two Mandatory Outings for the Four-in-Hand Driving competitors who will be representing the United States at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The first Mandatory Outing will be held near Southern Pines, NC August 28-31 at the Carolina Horse Park. The following drivers will be participating: Bill Long Cindy O'Reilly Gary Stover Casey Zubek The second Mandatory Outing will be held September 1-3 at Cedar Lane...

$50,000 CSI-W Hagyard Lexington Classic at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group | 8/23/2010 12:00:00 PM

Whitney Campbell/PMG (Lauren Crooks and Cincinatti La Silla took top honors in the $50,000 CSI-W Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. ) Lexington, KY - Another incredible crowd turned out at the new Indoor Ring tonight, this time to watch riders compete for the top prize during the $50,000 CSI-W Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. It proved to be an interesting night when the first four riders all completed clear rounds to start, but as the...

Tosh, Lonestar Victorious in International Hunter Derby Finals

by USHJA | 8/23/2010 8:44:00 AM

Shawn McMillen (Hunt Tosh and Lone Star.) Lexington, KY - Hunt Tosh waited in anticipation after his final round. He'd dominated the first round and after a powerful second round he thought there was a chance the night could be his, but it wasn't until the scores went up that he knew he'd become the winner of the second annual 2010 $100,000 The Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals. It was August 21, the night everyone had been anxiously waiting for, and there were only...

USEF Welcomes Classic Equine Equipment as Official Stall Manufacturer

by USEF Communications | 8/19/2010 2:00:00 PM

Courtesy Classic Equine Equipment Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) welcomes Classic Equine Equipment, a nationally recognized leader in quality horse stall systems and stable accessories, as the "Official Equine Stall and Flooring of the USEF." “The beauty of these stalls, combined with the functional design and layout options make Classic Equine Equipment an obvious choice for equestrians," said Kathy Meyer, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications...

101 Athletes Nominated to Represent the United States at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by From the USEF Communications Department | 8/19/2010 1:00:00 PM

American Fans Are Ready for WEG (Shannon Brinkman/USEF) Lexington, KY - There are 101 different athletes (some nominated on more than one horse) from 22 different states nominated to represent the United States at the biggest equestrian event in US history. The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games is the first opportunity to see all eight disciplines: Dressage, Endurance, Eventing, Driving, Jumping, Para-Equestrian Dressage, Reining and Vaulting in one place at the same time when these games come...

TOPSAIL WHIZ - NRHA’S FIRST SEVEN MILLION DOLLAR SIRE

by Christa Morris | 8/19/2010 11:38:00 AM

Oklahoma City, OK - In 2008, NRHA Hall of Fame inductee Topsail Whiz reached the top of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) all-time sire list with total offspring earnings of $5,527,700 surpassing Hollywood Dun It’s mark of $5,494,100. The following year, the stallion achieved another NRHA milestone by becoming the first sire in NRHA history to have offspring earnings in excess of $6 million. Today according to current NRHA records, the sire has achieved another first – he is the...