Louise Serio and Do Tell earned the High Perofrmance Hunter Championship at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show (Photo by Holly Whiteman/PMG). Lexington, KY - It was another beautiful day at the Stonelea Ring for horses and riders showing during the first week of the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows at the Kentucky Horse Park. On this summer-like day, competitors showcased their talents, leading up to the championship and reserve championship prize in the professional hunter divisions, presented later in...

Lexington, KY - Today marked the beginning of what promises to be an exciting first week at Kentucky Spring Horse Show. Riders showcased their horses under beautiful weather at the Kentucky Horse Park's Stonelea Ring during the Professional Hunter divisions. The hunter competition will continue through Sunday, and will pick-up again next week during the Kentucky Spring Classic. Brian Walker and Garfield were victorious in the High Performance Hunters at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show (Photo...

Ian Millar and Star Power won the 1.45m Open Jumper class at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show (Photo by Rebecca Walton/PMG). Lexington, KY - It was warm and sunny for the opening day of the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, as the jumper action kicked off in the Rolex Stadium. This afternoon, riders had the opportunity to showcase their mounts in the Open Jumper classes. Ian Millar of Canada had a great start, taking home first- and second-place honors in the 1.45m Open Jumpers aboard Star Power and...

Bridgehampton, NY — In an effort to make a spectacular horse show even better, the management of the Hampton Classic has enhanced its facilities and schedule for this year’s 36th annual horse show in Bridgehampton, NY, August 28–September 4. Headlining the improvements for the horse show is the addition of a $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby on Saturday afternoon, September 3. “We are thrilled to be able to give our top hunter exhibitors the opportunity to compete...

Lexington, KY . — The field of 12 competing in the inaugural $25,000 Tarter Farm & Ranch Equipment World Championship Freestyle tonight Shane Brown and Houston Shine (Stockimageservices). included more than one gold medalist. But USEF President David O’Connor’s gold medal came in the Olympic sport of three-day eventing, not reining, the sport in which he participated tonight. The NRHA World Championship event was held as part of the CRI5* Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup at the...

Jan Ebeling and Rafalca. Photo by Aly Sanderford/Phelps Media Group. Leipzig, Germany - A strong field of 15 riders from nine nations contested Saturday evening's Grand Prix Freestyle, to bring the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final to a close. There were three nations that qualified three riders each for tonight's class; the United States, The Netherlands and Germany. America's Catherine Haddad-Staller, Shawna Harding and Jan Ebeling performed up-tempo freestyles in front of a...

Washington, D.C. – Let the horses inspire you! The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), the leading indoor equestrian event in the U.S., is seeking an original poster design for its 53rd annual event, to be held Oct. 25-30, 2011, at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. The six-day equine extravaganza features the country’s leading horses and riders in exciting jumping competition. The poster contest is open to U.S.-based artists, both amateur and professional, 18 years and...

Hardeeville, SC - The weather gods smiled on the American National Riding Commission (ANRC) the weekend of April 14–17 at their 34th annual National Intercollegiate Equitation Championships hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). While other areas experienced tornados and downpours, the Ronald C. Waranch Equestrian Center just outside Savannah, GA, in Hardeeville, SC, was Award presentations for ANRC National Championship (Flashpoint Photography). spared. Fifty-two riders...

Leipzig, Germany - The Rolex/FEI World Cup Final saw a shuffle throughout the standings after the conclusion of the second round this afternoon. With 44 World Cup points up for grabs and the chance to head into the final round on zero faults, clear rounds were at a premium. Forty horse/rider combinations jumped Frank Rothenberger’s impressive track, with seven riders representing six different nations returning for the jump-off. In Sunday’s final only the top 29 riders from the...

Tiana Coudray and Ringwood Magister. Photo by Shannon Brinkman. Lexington, KY - There was one new name added to the top three riders after the dressage at the 2011 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, but it was an important one. Tiana Coudray made the trip from California worth the effort when she wowed the judges in the Rolex Stadium with Ringwood Magister. Their score of 40.8 leaves them with a narrow margin over Mary King, from Great Britain who lies second on 41.7....