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Mountain A Wins North American Endurance Team Challenge

by Leah Oliveto | 9/29/2011 4:36:58 PM

Lexington, KY - Taking place across the rugged terrain of California's Cascade Mountains, the 2011 North American Endurance Team Challenge drew 10 teams from the U.S. and Canada race for medals. In addition, five individuals representing four countries vied for individual honors. Finishing in a combined time of 31:07:13, Mountain A took the Team Gold medal. Doug Swingley aboard Pal of Mine lead the team effort, riding into three of five vet checks in the lead, he finished in a time of...

Team and Individual Bronze for Pony Team USA at the FEI Pony World Driving Championships

by Joanie Morris | 9/25/2011 3:58:00 PM

Team USA. Photo: Marie de Ronde. The U.S. Pony Drivers defended their third-place marathon finish - driving a confident cones phase to secure a Team Bronze medal at the 2011 FEI Pony World Driving Championships in Lipica, Slovenia. Their three-phase total of 402.3 guaranteed Bronze behind driving powerhouse nations, Germany, who won on 359.4, and The Netherlands on 375.4. Additionally, Suzy Stafford - driving as an Individual for Team USA - drove an impeccable cones phase to move from fourth to...

118 Years of History in the Making on Boston Common

by Anne Canny Wargo | 8/26/2011 4:40:39 PM

Charlie Jacobs, Principal of the Bruins aboard his mount Quidditch II, makes history by jumping the 118-year-old Stanley Cup to preview the Putnam Boston Equestrian Classic taking place September 8-11, at the Myopia Hunt Club in Hamilton, MA. Photo: Glenn Kulbako of KulbakoPhoto.com Boston, MA - At the second annual Putnam Boston Equestrian Classic Preview Party, Bruins Principal, Charlie Jacobs made history aboard his mount Quidditch II after jumping the coveted 118-year-old Stanley...

FEI World Championships for Young Dressage Horses 2011 - Astrix Does the Double, but Woodland Farouche is the Show-Stealer

by Louise Parkes/FEI | 8/8/2011 12:35:00 PM

The Hannoverian mare Woodlander Farouche, with Great Britain's Michael Eilberg on board, produced spectacular scores to take the 5 Year Old title at the FEI World Championships for Young Dressage Horses 2011 at Verden, Germany (Photo: FEI/Karl-Heinz Freiler). Verden, Germany - More than 50,000 visitors descended on Verden, Germany, for the FEI World Championships for Young Dressage Horses 2011 over the weekend as the KWPN stallion, Astrix, claimed his second gold medal in succession with The...

Christian Heineking and River of Dreams Soar to Victory in $40,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix at Kentucky Summer Horse Show

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/31/2011 7:32:00 AM

Lexington, KY - Sunny skies and warm temperatures returned to the Kentucky Horse Park for this evening's $40,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington. The nation's top horse and rider combinations gathered at the Rolex Stadium during the Kentucky Summer Horse Show to compete for the winning title. At the end of the night, it was Germany's Christian Heineking and River of Dreams who led the victory gallop after an excellent double clear effort. Karen Cudmore and...

U.S. Takes Third in Exciting Three-Way Nations Cup Showdown

by Louise Parkes/FEI | 7/29/2011 5:28:00 PM

Germany won the sixth leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ 2011 at Hickstead (GBR). Pictured (L to R): Hickstead's Daisy Bunn, German team members Holger Wulschner, Janne-Frederike Meyer, Chef d'Equipe Sonke Sonksen, Philipp Weishaupt and Marcus Ehning, FEI President HRH Princess Haya and Andrew Finding, British Equestrian Federation (Photo: FEI/Kit Houghton). Hickstead, Great Britain - Germany emerged victorious in a three-way jump-off against France and the U.S. at the sixth leg of the FEI Nations...

Success Early in Aachen!

by USEF Communications Department | 7/14/2011 8:22:42 AM

After a successful start in the vaulting competition at CHIO Aachen the US has continued to collect top placings. Steffen Peters and Weltino’s Magic lead the US effort Wednesday winning the Prix St. Georges Test in the Preis der VUV - Vereinigte Unternehmerverbände Aachen. Jumping: Tuesday July 12: NETAACHEN-Preis 3rd: Laura Kraut and Dona Evita 6th: Beezie Madden and Amadora STAWAG-Preis 3rd: Laura Kraut and Teirra Wednesday July 13: Preis der StädteRegion Aachen in memoriam...

JustWorld International Brings Fun and Fundraising to Bromont

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | 7/13/2011 8:35:00 AM

Bromont, Quebec – JustWorld International will once again partner with the annual L’International Bromont, bringing fun and fundraising to the two-week show jumping tournament held July 20-24 and July 27-31 in Bromont, Quebec. The humanitarian organization will kick off its first of three fundraising efforts on Saturday, July 23, with the popular JustWorld International Horseless Horse Show, scheduled to take place at 5 p.m., immediately following the Speed Derby. Competitors will...

This Week in International Disciplines - July 7

by USEF Communications Department | 7/7/2011 11:25:57 AM

Eventing Will Faudree and DHI Colour Candy. Photo by stockimageservices.com. In preparation of the London 2012 Olympic Games, the CIC2* Greenwich Park Eventing Invitational was held as the London Test Event. Piggy French of Great Britain lead from start to finish with DHI Topper W, finishing on her dressage score of 34.70 in front of the stunning backdrop of Greenwich Park. Michael Jung of Germany and River of Joy came in second, while Pippa Funnell of Great Britain and Billy Shannon...

Executive Director of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Honored at the Equine Industry Vision Award 10th Anniversary

by Rebecca Pitcher/Equine Resources International, LLC | 6/17/2011 5:50:36 PM

Madison, NY – Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications (AHP) presented Robert Cacchione with the 10th annual Equine Industry Vision Award at a ceremonial breakfast held during the AHP 2011 Hoofprints in the Sand Seminar in San Diego, CA. Established in 2002, the Equine Industry Vision Award was the first of its kind to showcase innovation and recognize ingenuity and service across the entire equine market. Robert has earned this honor for his exemplary vision to start an...