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Route for Longines FEI World Endurance Championships 2012 Looks Like a True Championship Test

by FEI World Endurance Championships Press | 8/17/2012 10:23:00 AM

Organisers of the Longines FEI World Endurance Championships at Euston Park, near Newmarket, Suffolk, UK have released final details of the 160km track that will test up to 150 riders from around 40 countries on 25th August 2012. The route comprises six loops of between 20km and 38km five of which take riders on different routes around the Suffolk countryside covering heathland, forest tracks, river meadows and open farmland all with the support of local landowners, farmers and the Forestry...

Scott Stewart Leads Mounts to the Winner's Circle at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Ashley N. Williams | 8/17/2012 1:08:13 AM

Scott Stewart won the Regular Conformation Championship with recently acquired mount Showman at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show.Photo (Ashley N. Williams/PMG) Lexington, KY - It was perfect weather at the Stonelea Arena for greeting champions into the winner's circle Thursday at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show at the Kentucky Horse Park. The Professional Hunters Divisions wrapped up the two-day competition with one name resounding above others. While, Hunt Tosh and Rosalynn earned an...

Theault Becomes "Official Horsebox" of USEF

by The USEF Communications Department | 8/16/2012 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, KY - An agreement between the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Theault America, Inc has made Theault the "Official Horsebox of the USEF." The agreement states that, among other things, USEF Members who purchase Theault products via the USEF Member Perks program will receive an upgrade package, and that Theault will provide Horseboxes for use by U.S. teams before and during championships and tours. Theault's sponsorship will continue through December, 2014....

Hunt Tosh and Rosalynn Repeat Excellence for Double Blue Ribbons at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Ashley N. Williams for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/16/2012 1:23:24 AM

Hunt Tosh and Rosalynn were awarded two blue ribbons in the High Performance Hunter division at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. (Ashley N. Williams/PMG) Lexington, KY - It was a welcoming day for the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show at the Kentucky Horse Park show grounds where five divisions were set to display the top hunter horse and rider combinations. The morning started off with a variation of winners while the two divisions to emerge with double blue ribbons were Scott Stewart and...

Ilan Bluman and Quatro Go Clear With Blazing Speed in 1.40m Open Jumpers at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/15/2012 8:05:07 PM

Ilan Bluman and Quatro won the 1.40m Open Jumper class at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Lexington, KY - It was the start of the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show at the Kentucky Horse Park, and talented horse and rider combinations gathered at the Rolex Stadium to showcase their speed and agility in the 1.35m and 1.40m Open Jumpers. Wednesday was all about accuracy and tripping the timers with a blazing fast time. It was Shane Sweetnam and Kalle who delivered the 1.35m...

Traders Point $60,000 Grand Prix of Indianapolis Landed by Taylor Land and Nepal

by Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/12/2012 10:59:16 PM

Taylor Land and Nepal. (Sue Weakley) Zionsville, IN - The final day of the competition continued today at the 2012 Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show and Country Fair. Once again, perfect weather drew in a large audience from the Indianapolis area for an exciting day of show jumping at Wild Air Farms in Zionsville, IN. Veteran course designer and judge, Phil DeVita, produced a challenging course for the competitors for the highlight of Traders Point, the $60,000 Grand Prix of Indianapolis....

Lucy Deslauriers and Center Field win 2012 EquiSport Insurance/US Pony Medal Finals

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group International | 8/12/2012 9:14:11 PM

Center Field Takes Center Stage In Medal Final, Emerging Victorious With Lucy Deslauriers Daisy Farish captured the Silver Medal Lexington, KY- The Alltech Arena was alive with action as the morning fog began to settle over the Kentucky Horse Park. It was the conclusion of the US Pony Hunter Championships presented by Sallee Horse Vansand the EquiSport Insurance/US Pony Medal Finals that brought the 2012 US Pony Lucy Deslauriers won the Gold Medal at the 2012 EquiSport Insurance/US Pony Medal...

Victory in $75,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix Goes to Candice King and Kismet 50 at The Jumper Classic®

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 8/12/2012 8:45:00 PM

Leslie Howard and Lennox Lewis 2 Win $15,000 Equine Insurance Speed Stake Presented by Great American Insurance Group Candice King and Kismet 50 (Tammy Hardy Photography) Hampton Falls, NH – More than 5,000 spectators came to watch the final day of The Jumper Classic®, presented by Fidelity Investments® and Audi of America. Held at the Silver Oak Equestrian Center, The Jumper Classic had their two final highlight classes of the week. In the $75,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix,...

Kelley Farmer and Taken Sweep Two Rounds to Win USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show

by Sue Weakley for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/12/2012 5:37:00 AM

Kelley Farmer and Taken win both rounds to take the USHJA International Hunter Derby Zionsville, IN - Kelley Farmer and Taken stole the show on the Grand Prix Field at the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show held on the grounds of Wild Air Farms. Not only is Taken a pro when it comes to the Derby, he took his owner, Jessica Stitt of Elburn, IL, to the championship win in the Amateur 3'3" class in Traverse City, MI, just one week ago....

Taylor Johnson Scores Multiple Wins at Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show

by Sue Weakley for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/11/2012 10:23:18 AM

Taylor Johnson and Legato Zionsville, IN - Taylor Johnson of Carmel, IN, dodged raindrops and caught some rays Friday while scoring big wins during day four of the Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show. Johnson, 14, racked up the ribbons in the Junior Hunter Classic, Junior Hunter Stake, the Child Hunter Classic (NAL and WIHS), and the Junior Hunter 15 and Under Stake. When asked if she thought she was having a good show, she just shrugged her shoulders and answered, "I guess." Johnson won the...