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Trussell and Anton Continue Dominance in Large Tour Competition at AGDF

by Carly Weilminster | 3/7/2016 11:14:36 AM

Belinda Trussell and Anton (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Belinda Trussell (CAN) and Anton secured another victory at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) today, continuing their consistent showing on the winter circuit this season and solidifying themselves as one of Canada's strongest Large Tour combinations. The pair earned a personal best score in the Palm Beach Dressage Derby FEI Grand Prix Special CDI-W presented by Today's Equestrian and Diane and George...

Palmers Sit in Third Place after First Day of FEI World Cup™ Vaulting Final

by Dana Rossmeier | 3/4/2016 6:52:27 PM

Dortmund, Germany – The FEI World Cup™ Vaulting Final got underway today with the first female, male, and pas-de-duex competitions. In the competition between four distinguished pas-de-deux teams, the United States’ Cassidy and Kimberly Palmer are in third place with a score of 7.961. Kimberly and Cassidy Palmer perform their freestyle with the help of Leon (www.sportfotos-lafrentz.de) Choreographed to the theme from the hit movie, “Frozen,” the sisters had a...

Trussell Makes It Two Victories in a Row Aboard Anton with Win in AGDF 3 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle presented by U.S. P.R.E. Association

by Carly Weilminster | 1/30/2016 5:00:27 PM

Belinda Trussell and Anton (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. – Belinda Trussell (CAN) and Anton impressed the judging panel again today in the AGDF 3 “Friday Night Stars” FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, presented by U.S. P.R.E. Association, as the pair took their second win of the week in Large Tour competition at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF). Trussell and Anton earned a 75.025% to take a commanding lead in the class of 15 entries. Allison Brock (USA)...

U.S. Vaulters Successful in Round One of 2015 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors

by USEF Communications Department | 8/7/2015 1:57:29 PM

Ermelo, The Netherlands – Following round one of competition for the Individual Males, Individual Females, and Pas-de-Deux at the 2015 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors, the United States sits poised for top placings as it sends five individuals and both Pas-de-Deux forward to round two. In the Individual Males, the top 15 athletes move forward to round two. Colton Palmer aboard Zygo, lunged by Maurits De Vries, leads the American effort in seventh place on a score of 6.964....

David Blake and Binkie Kick Off "Saturday Night Lights" Summer Series With Win in $127,000 Adequan® Grand Prix CSI3*

by Tryon International Equestrian Center | 6/28/2015 1:09:23 AM

David Blake and Binkie Photos ©ManciniPhotos Mill Spring, NC - June 27, 2015 - In another action-packed Saturday evening at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), David Blake (IRL) and Binkie, owned by Pine Hollow Farm, cruised to victory in the $127,000 Adequan® Grand Prix CSI 3*. The duo bested a class of 35 entries to take top honors. Lauren Tisbo (USA) aboard Entre Nous followed in second with Andrew Welles (USA) and Boo Van Het Kastanjehof rounding out the top three. Competition...

Andy Kocher Wins $25,000 Nutrena Grand Prix

by Classic Company | 1/26/2015 8:43:36 PM

Andy Kocher and Land Rebel sail over the CWD oxer on their way to the win Saturday night (A&S Photography) Pensacola, Fla. - Andrew Kocher of Lake St. Louis, Missouri has had a very successful run during Week II of the Gulf Coast Winter Classics in Pensacola. After scoring a trifecta win in Friday's $5,000 HorseFlight Open Welcome class, he went on to win the $25,000 Nutrena Grand Prix with his own Land Rebel under the lights in the covered arena on Saturday night. "The course looked...

Three Americans in Prix St. Georges Top Three at Global Dressage Festival

by Carly Weilminster for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/24/2015 9:10:49 AM

Sabine Schut-Kery and Sanceo (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Friday morning, the FEI Prix St. Georges class sponsored by the Chesapeake Dressage Institute concluded, as it continued over two days due to the large number of entries. Sabine Schut-Kery (USA) topped the large class of 48 aboard 2006 Hanoverian stallion Sanceo, scoring a 71.184%. She was followed by Kasey Perry (USA) riding Goerklintgaards Dublet receiving a 70.947% and Tina Konyot (USA) taking third aboard Wyoming with a 70....

Thanks For the Gold and Peter Pletcher Top the Shapley's Grooming Products Green Conformation Hunter Division at WEF

by Maddy Stover for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/22/2015 9:00:10 PM

Peter Pletcher and Thanks for the Gold (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Peter Pletcher and Thanks For The Gold kicked off hunter action for WEF 3 in the Shapley's Grooming Products Green Conformation Hunters. Thanks For The Gold, owned by Rancho De Los Arboles of Oak Point, TX, topped two of the over fences classes, along with the model and under saddle, to finish the day as champions. Also turning in consistent performances over the two days were Having Said That ridden by Kelley Farmer. The...

Kocher and Land Rebel Win $25,000 Nutrena Grand Prix

by Classic Communications | 1/19/2015 2:48:48 AM

Andy Kocher and Land Rebel sail over the CWD oxer on their way to the win Saturday night (A&S Photography) Pensacola, Fla. - Andrew Kocher of Lake St. Louis, Missouri has had a very successful run during Week II of the Gulf Coast Winter Classics in Pensacola. After scoring a trifecta win in Friday's $5,000 HorseFlight Open Welcome class, he went on to win the $25,000 Nutrena Grand Prix with his own Land Rebel under the lights in the covered arena on Saturday night. "The course looked...

Jane Richard Philips Wins Speed Challenge at Longines LA Masters

by Longines LA Masters Press Office | 9/27/2014 9:25:40 PM

Los Angeles, Calif. - Jane Richard Philips, Longines Ambassador of Elegance, took the top prize at the first edition of the Longines Speed Challenge in Los Angeles, competing the course on board Dieudonne de Guldenboom in a blistering 60.97 seconds. Winning the event presented by Longines was a great way to close out Friday’s competitions. Timing and precision: these are the keywords of this Masters Grand Slam class, now held on three continents. Known as one of the fastest competitions...