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U.S. Para-Dressage Horses Pass FEI Jog at Mulhouse, France CPEDI3*

by Lindsay Y. McCall | 6/19/2015 9:03:48 AM

Mulhouse, France - June 19, 2015 - U.S. Para-Dressage riders Annie Peavy, Rebecca Hart, and Deborah Stanitski recently headed to Europe to compete in the Mulhouse, France CPEDI3* scheduled June 18-21, 2015 and the Iberherrn, Germany CPEDI3*, scheduled July 2-5, 2015. Two-time Paralympian (2008, 2012), two-time World Equestrian Games athlete (2010, 2014), and six -time USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Champion Rebecca Hart (Grade II) with Schroeter's Romani (owned by Hart in...

Land Rover Grant Recipients Kieffer and Veronica Ready to Tackle Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials

by Kathleen Landwehr | 6/10/2015 5:50:28 PM

West Yorkshire, England – The first horse inspection took place for the Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials on Wednesday and Land Rover Eventing Competition Grants Recipients Lauren Kieffer and Veronica passed with flying colors as they are set to compete in the CCI3* division. The 2014 Rolex/USEF National Champions are amongst the field of 72 combinations aiming to have stellar performances. Kieffer (Ocala, Fla.) and Team Rebecca, LLC's 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare won...

Land Rover Grant Recipients Kieffer and Veronica Ready to Tackle Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials

by Kathleen Landwehr | 6/10/2015 5:49:58 PM

Lauren Kieffer and Veronica (Libby Law Photography) West Yorkshire, England – The first horse inspection took place for the Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials on Wednesday and Land Rover Eventing Competition Grants Recipients Lauren Kieffer and Veronica passed with flying colors as they are set to compete in the CCI3* division. The 2014 Rolex/USEF National Champions are amongst the field of 72 combinations aiming to have stellar performances. Kieffer (Ocala, Fla.) and Team...

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)...

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...

Devon Horse Show and Country Fair E-Newsletter: May 31, 2015

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. | 5/31/2015 6:29:29 PM

Arbor Hill Closes Out Devon With Best Young Horse Title By: Emily Riden A year ago Kenneth Wheeler Jr. purchased Arbor Hill as a birthday gift for his father, Kenneth Wheeler Sr. and on Sunday, Kenneth Wheeler Sr. celebrated his 87th birthday with Arbor Hill's claiming of the Best Young Horse title at the Devon Horse Show. Kenneth Wheeler Sr.'s Arbor Hill, handled by Richard Taylor (Emily Riden/Phelps Media Group) The presentation of the Best Young Horse award marked the end of the 2015...

Pacific Cup CVI Hosts Great Weekend of Competition

by Pacific Cup CVI | 5/11/2015 4:16:46 PM

The Woodside Vaulters "Woodside of Oz" Squad (Jerry Yang) Hollister, Calif. - The third annual Pacific Cup CVI took place at the lovely Gilroy Gaits in Hollister, Calif. As in the past years, the Pacific Cup CVI offered competition at all levels, 1*, 2*, and 3*, as well as Children's, Juniors, and Seniors. This year there was an especially large entry in the beginning levels, and the Junior events, drawing vaulters and horses from around the U.S. and Canada (New Jersey, Texas, Colorado,...

Beat Mändli and Zander Debut with a Win in $35,000 New York Welcome Stake, presented by Old Salem Farm

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/8/2015 8:26:36 PM

Beat Mändli and Zander (The Book LLC) North Salem, N.Y. – Beat Mändli (SUI) is experiencing the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows for the first time this week and got off to an impressive start. He and Grant Road Partners, LLC's Zander topped a 12-horse jump-off to win the $35,000 New York Welcome Stake, presented by Old Salem Farm. The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows run May 5-10 and May 12-17 at the picturesque Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The shows feature over 130...

Sandy Ferrell and Calibur Trail Shine for Grand Hunter Championship at Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, Mclain Ward Pilots HH Best Buy to Blue in $5,000 Open Jumper 1.40m

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/6/2015 8:04:51 PM

Sandy Ferrell and Calibur Trail (The Book, LLC) North Salem, NY – The presentation of tricolors at The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows reached a pinnacle today with Sandy Ferrell and Calibur Trail taking home the first Grand Hunter Champion award of the two-week event. Meanwhile, jumpers christened the Grand Prix Field with Mclain Ward and HH Best Buy topping 46 in the $5,000 Open Jumper 1.40m. The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows run May 5-10 and May 12-17 at the picturesque Old Salem...

AHA Announces May, 2015, ‘Celebration of the Arabian Horse Month.’

by Arabian Horse Association | 4/20/2015 8:31:53 PM

Aurora, Colo. - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is excited to announce that they are officially naming May, 2015, 'Celebration of the Arabian Horse Month.' This is a time for Arabian horse enthusiasts to share in their communities the wonderful, intelligent and beautiful Arabian breed. AHA encourages members, clubs and regions to host at least one outreach event during the month of May in their area. Designed as a grassroots marketing initiative, Arabian Horse Month encourages local...