Dressage At the CDI Milton in Canada, David Marcus came in seventh and eighth in the Prix St. Georges. He rode Don Kontes to a 64.035% for seventh and Chevri's Capital to a 63.860% for eighth. Marcus had strong finishes once again at Intermediaire I, finishing in third with Chevri's Capital with a score of 70.000% and sixth with Don Kontes with a score of 68.026%. Don Kontes came back once more for Marcus in the Intermediaire I Freestyle to score a 68.050% for a sixth place finish....

Photo courtesy of Sallee Horse Vans. Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) welcomes Sallee Horse Vans as USEF's first Official Horse Transportation provider, as well as a Gold Sponsor of the 2011 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) and a presenting sponsor of the 2011 USEF Hunter Pony Championships. "Sallee Horse Van's commitment to the USEF's programs is exceptional and we are excited about...

Chester Weber. Courtesy of HippoEvent. Altenfelden, Austria - The 20th anniversary of the CAI Altenfelden is history. It was an event with top sport performances by competitors from 18 nations. Chester Weber, the American driving sport star and winner of the king class (the four-in-hand horse class) said, “I like the nice atmosphere of the Altenfelden competition. The people are all very friendly and try to support the competitors the best they can. During this competition I have the...

Kate Haley is currently training with Callan Solem after winning the EAP National Training Session (Photo Courtesy Kate Haley). Chester Springs, PA - Callan Solem Show Stables is pleased to welcome Kate Haley, winner of the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) National Training Session, for 30 days of advanced training. Upon placing first in the 2010 National Training Session, Haley chose to train with grand prix rider Callan Solem. Solem, based in Chester Springs, PA, is a member of the EAP...

Phil Welch, managing director, McDaniel & Associates, presents the trophy to winner Leslie Howard (Photo: Spruce Meadows Media Services). Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada - American veteran Leslie Howard leapt to victory against a star studded entry on Saturday afternoon in the McDaniel & Associates Cup at the Spruce Meadows “Continental”. Riding her 11-year-old Dutch bred gelding, Utah, Howard engineered 2 clear rounds over the Bob Ellis (GBR)...

Dressage At the Majestic Farm CDI1* in Batavia, OH, Olivia LaGoy-Weltz and Rifallino took home the win in the FEI Prix St. Georges scoring 68.904%. George Williams and Don Bailey came in a close second with 68.860%. LaGoy-Weltz and Williams had repeat one-two performances in the FEI Intermediaire I with a 69.868% and 68.026% respectively. LaGoy-Weltz and Williams dropped to second and third in the Intermediaire Freestyle with Tina Irwin of Canada winning with a score of 70.833%. Please visit:...

Lexington, KY – Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), producer of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, has joined the effort to provide financial assistance to Eventing rider Boyd Martin in the aftermath of the tragic fire on May 31, 2011, at True Prospect Farm in West Grove, PA. A fire at the farm, owned by Phillip and Evie Dutton, destroyed the barn utilized by Martin and took the lives of six horses while injuring five others. Three people living in an apartment near...

Hadidi in October 2009 (ArabianHorseGlobal.com). It’s a common sentiment these days among horse breeders, the idea that the pioneer American Egyptian Arabian imports of the 1960’s and ‘70’s were extraordinary and utterly unique. Gleannloch Farm’s bloodlines are certainly among those that are mentioned in reverent tones. No wonder the reappearance in America of the Gleannloch-bred stallion, Hadidi caused such an emotional reaction among knowledgeable Egyptian...

Hadidi in October 2009. Photo courtesy ArabianHorseGlobal.com. It’s a common sentiment these days among horse breeders, the idea that the pioneer American Egyptian Arabian imports of the 1960’s and ‘70’s were extraordinary and utterly unique. Gleannloch Farm’s bloodlines are certainly among those that are mentioned in reverent tones. No wonder the reappearance in America of the Gleannloch-bred stallion, Hadidi caused such an emotional reaction among knowledgeable...

Rashad Ibn Sinan. Photo courtesy ArabianHorseGlobal.com. Sherri Soper has been breeding high quality straight Egyptian Arabian horses ever since she fell in love with a daughter of Alidaar over a decade ago. Alidaar, a full brother to national Champion Ruminaja Ali, was a popular and successful breeding sire and the mare, Aletheia (x Waseemah AHSA by El Moongi) turned out to be the investment of a lifetime for Sherri. The first foal she produced for SS Arabians was a wonderful grey mare by...