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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...

Lars Petersen and Mariett Earn Victory at Palm Beach Dressage Derby FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, presented by Everglades Dressage

by Carly Weilminster | 3/6/2016 10:49:07 AM

Lars Petersen and Mariett (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Lars Petersen (DEN) and long-time mount Mariett proved they have hit their stride at the right point during the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) circuit, taking a commanding win in the Palm Beach Dressage Derby FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, presented by Everglades Dressage, with a score of 78.025%. Competition at AGDF continues tomorrow with the FEI Grand Prix Special CDI-W, presented by Today's Equestrian and...

Jumpers Go Head-to-Head for the Money in Sunday's $50,000 Equioxx Grand Prix and the $7,500 U-Dump Jr/A-O Jumper Classic

by HITS Horse Shows | 2/3/2016 12:21:49 PM

Ocala, Fla. - The weekend brought exciting competition to HITS Post Time Farm in Week II of the Ocala Winter Circuit with the $50,000 Equioxx Grand Prix and the $7,500 U-Dump Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic. Dorothy Douglas and S&L Elite winning the $50,000 Equioxx Grand Prix (ESI Photography) $50,000 Equioxx Grand Prix Dorothy Douglas of Flower Mound, Texas, riding S&L Elite, owned by MTM Farms, galloped to the win in the $50,000 Equioxx Grand Prix on Sunday in the Ocala Horse...

Hunter Hayes to Perform during Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

by Classic Communications | 2/1/2016 12:06:26 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover will feature a special concert- Hunter Hayes & Friends - following Saturday's Cross-Country. Known as the "Best Weekend All Year," Rolex Kentucky takes place April 28 - May 1 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Hayes, a 5-time GRAMMY nominee whose hits include his most recent single "21" and the No. 1 smashes "Wanted," "Somebody's Heartbreak" and "I Want Crazy," will perform at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky...

Ten More Riders Return Home as National Champions After Final Day of US Dressage Finals Presented By Adequan®

by Yellow Horse Marketing for the US Dressage Finals | 11/9/2015 1:53:47 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Adult amateur riders showing off their Third Level freestyles were first in the Alltech Arena early Sunday morning, but it was the final competitor down centerline who impressed the judges the most on the last day of national championship action at the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, held November 5-8, 2015 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Julie McCrady won the Third Level Freestyle Adult Amateur Championship with her home-bred Hanoverian mare...

Harrie Smolders and Emerald Win $125,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Washington, presented by Events DC

by Lauren Fisher and Lindsay Brock for Jump Media LLC | 10/25/2015 3:42:22 PM

Harrie Smolders and Emerald (Shawn McMillen Photography) Washington, D.C. – Harrie Smolders (NED) and Emerald emerged victorious in the $125,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Washington, presented by Events DC, for the President’s Cup, on Saturday night at the 2015 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS). Competing for the coveted President of the United States Perpetual Cup as well as valuable Longines FEI World Cup qualifying points, the grand prix was the highlight...

Daniel Bluman's Patience Pays Off For a Win in $212,000 U.S. Open CSI 3* Grand Prix, presented by Rolex

by Central Park Horse Show | 9/25/2015 11:47:43 AM

Daniel Bluman and Conconcreto Believe (Josh Walker for The Chronicle of the Horse) New York, N.Y. - Show jumping returned to Wollman Rink as it played host to the third day of competition at the second-annual Rolex Central Park Horse Show with the $212,000 U.S. Open CSI 3* Grand Prix, presented by Rolex, on Friday evening. Colombia's Daniel Bluman has been waiting to win a coveted Rolex watch since the start of his career in show jumping, but the wait is over after he piloted Conconcreto...

Conor Swail and Viva Columbia Capture $85,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group | 9/11/2015 2:02:31 PM

Conor Swail and Viva Columbia. (The Book) North Salem, N.Y. - Sometimes it is good to have friends in the right places, and for Conor Swail, a friendship with Ilan Ferder has resulted in the ride on his now top mount Viva Colombia. The Irish athlete piloted the 10-year-old mare to victory in the $85,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier CSI4* presented by Windsor Show Stables. The pair bested a 14-horse jump-off, beating second place finisher Ali Wolff on Casall and third place finisher Peter Lutz on...

Alison Robitaille Rides to the Win in $50,000 Kentucky Summer Classic Grand Prix

by Phelps Media Group | 8/1/2015 11:22:50 PM

Alison Robitaille and Cassinja Lexington, KY - August 1, 2015 - Alison Robitaille has traveled to the Olympics as a first alternate, competed at the World Equestrian Games and won team silver at the Pan American Games, but in recent years, as she busily brings along young horses and two young children of her own, she has been continually knocking on the door of a grand prix win. On Saturday night at the Kentucky Horse Park she knocked the door all the way down and rode away with an impressive...

First Win for Jamie Barge and Luebbo in the $30,000 Summer Festival Grand Prix

by Blenheim EquiSports | 7/20/2015 2:50:38 AM

Jamie Barge and Luebbo (c) CapturedMomentPhoto.com July 19, 2015 - Del Mar, CA - Rain loomed over the grounds of the Del Mar Horse Park as the $30,000 Summer Festival Grand Prix, presented by SmartPak, got underway. It drizzled throughout the class, but the weather didn't stop Jamie Barge on Kylieco's Luebbo from earning her first Grand Prix win. Due to the rain, the jumps for the Grand Prix were moved to ground that had not been used for previous classes. Although only 20 of the...