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Peters and Graves Impress in Grand Prix at Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final

by Leah Oliveto | 4/16/2015 9:39:07 PM

Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 (SusanJStickle.com) Las Vegas, N.V. - The 2015 Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final got underway this afternoon in the Thomas & Mack Center Arena in Las Vegas, N.V. with 18 of the world’s best athlete-and-horse combinations contesting the FEI Grand Prix test. The U.S. duo of Steffen Peters and Laura Graves gave the home crowd something to cheer about, executing brilliant tests to place third and fifth, respectively. Steffen Peters (San Diego, Calif.)...

Charlotte Jorst Wins FEI Intermediaire 1 CDI-W1*

by Dressage | 3/14/2015 12:00:38 PM

Charlotte Jorst and Kastels Adventure (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Charlotte Jorst (USA) and Kastels Adventure continued their fairytale run at AGDF 10 with a win Friday in the FEI Intermediaire 1, presented by Michael & Roz Collins. The pair, who has steadily improved throughout circuit, continues to add to their remarkable 2015 season at AGDF, and Jorst's infectious smile brightens the day for everyone on the grounds. The pair won the class on a 72.868% followed by Shelly...

Angel Karolyi and Wings Win $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix

by HITS E-News | 3/9/2015 9:35:24 PM

Angel Karolyi and Wings, owned by McLain Ward, Win the $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix, Sunday, March 8, 2015, at HITS Ocala (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - HITS Ocala VIII finished up with the $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix, held in the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium on Sunday. Angel Karolyi of Aiken, South Carolina, riding McLain Ward’s Wings was the only rider to have two clear rounds for the win. Karolyi went last in the jump-off and took a chance by going...

Kent Farrington and Waomi Top $85,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic at WEF

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/22/2015 5:08:47 PM

Kent Farrington and Waomi (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week seven of the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Suncast®, concluded on Sunday with the $85,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic featured in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). USA's Kent Farrington was the winner with Amalaya Investment's Waomi in a 17-horse jump-off over Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Artisan Farms LLC's Tripple X III. Beezie...

Sharn Wordley & Popstar Lozonais Set Unbeatable Time At Wellington Turf Tour Grand Prix

by Phelps Media Group | 2/20/2015 8:26:37 PM

Sharn Wordley and Popstar Lozonais (Shannon Bower/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - The seventh week of the Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour kicked off in its usual fashion-with blazing speeds and top tier competition. Conor Swail and Sharn Wordley faced off on the open turf field at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, each fighting a battle against the clock in an attempt to rise to the top of the ranks. Conor Swail (IRL) was the first rider of the day to post a clear round, riding...

Anne Kursinski and Nina Fagerstrom Ride to the Top of Wednesday's Ranks at The Ridge at Wellington

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. | 2/19/2015 9:39:32 AM

Anne Kursinski and MTM Motto (Shannon Bowers/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Wednesday Anne Kursinski illustrated once again why she is one of the most successful show jumpers in the United States, claiming the top prize aboard Hay's Investment Corporation's MTM Motto in the first 1.30-1.35m jumper class at The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour. The weather started out a bit less than ideal Wednesday morning, but that didn't stop several of Wellington's top competitors...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Jumps to Second Place in Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by Edge Brewing Barcelona at CSIO4* Ocala

by Helen Murray | 2/13/2015 5:47:07 PM

The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team (USEF Archive) Ocala, Fla. – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team put forth a determined effort in Friday’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by Edge Brewing Barcelona at CSIO4* Ocala as they jumped to a second-place finish over Martin Otto’s 12-obstacle course. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the squad of international veterans finished on a score of eight faults over the two rounds, just four faults behind the winning Irish...

Michael Murphy Claims Top Prize at The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour 1.30-1.35m Jumper Class

by Phelps Media Group | 2/12/2015 9:45:31 AM

Michael Murphy and Prem' Dollar Boy win the first 1.30-1.35m Jumpers (Shannon Bower/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour returned to the pristine polo fields of the International Polo Club (IPC) Palm Beach for another day of ideal weather, unparalleled footing and challenging competition. Michael Murphy, the leader of the first 1.30m-1.35m Jumper Class was spotted anxiously perched on the edge of his seat as the last horse of the day attempted Nick...

Brianne Goutal and Ballade van het Indihof Top $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 5

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/7/2015 10:30:15 AM

Brianne Goutal and Ballade van het Indihof (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) resumed with competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Friday after inclement weather forced the cancellation of Thursday's classes. The $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 5, originally scheduled for Thursday, was held in the afternoon with a win for USA's Brianne Goutal and Ballade van het Indihof. Alexander Zetterman and Flecu...

Shane Sweetnam and Cyklon 1083 Win $34,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m Speed at the 2015 WEF

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/23/2015 8:29:15 PM

Wellington Fla. - Week three of the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued on Friday with a win for Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Cyklon 1083 in the $34,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m speed class in Wellington. Course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN) set the speed track for Friday's 1.45m competition with 57 entries and 19 clear rounds. Shane Sweetnam and Spy Coast Farm LLC's Cyklon 1083 were the winners in 60.69 seconds, just over Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Stone Hill Farm's...