Breaking US Equestrian news releases contain the latest information regarding the organization, national championships, U.S. athletes and teams in international competition, breed news, and important member alerts. Manage the news you receive at the US Equestrian Preference Center.

Megan Moshontz-Bash and Pourkoipa Fontaine Fault-Free and Fast for First Place in 1.35m Open Jumpers at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/16/2012 10:56:28 PM

Megan Moshontz-Bash and Pourkoipa Fontaine won the 1.35m Open Jumper class at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Lexington, KY - The morning was ablaze with fierce competition in the Rolex Stadium as the second day of the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show got underway at the Kentucky Horse Park. Time was the bottom line Thursday with riders speeding to break the beam with both accuracy and an unsurpassed pace. Shane Sweetnam and Solerina exceeded expectations in the 1.40m Open...

Darragh Kenny Wins $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Awards, Presented by Sir Ruly, Inc.

by Starting Gate Communications | 8/13/2012 5:11:35 PM

Ireland’s Darragh Kenny won the $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Awards, Presented by Sir Ruly, Inc., at the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Pictured, from left to right, are Maria Teresa Torano, Darragh Kenny, Danielle Torano with daughter, Natalia, and Mary and Antonio Albertini. (Shawn McMillian Photography) East Dorset, VT – For the second year in a row, Ireland’s Darragh Kenny was the winner of the $10,000 Open Jumper High Score Awards, presented by Sir Ruly, Inc....

Melissa Orlick-Zbierski and Viekie Earn the Victory Gallop in the $15,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic at Traders Point

by Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/12/2012 5:42:14 AM

Melissa Orlick-Zbierski and Viekie (Flashpoint Photography) Zionsville, IN - The festivities and competition continued Sunday at the 2012 Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show and Country Fair. Perfect shirt-sleeve weather brought spectators in droves. The show celebrated Kids Day and welcomed them by the van-load to take pony rides, and enjoy face painting and games in a very active Kids' Area at Wild Air Farms in Zionsville, IN. Mid-morning the spectators were treated to an exciting show...

Jonathan McCrea and Twisther Speed to Victory in $12,000 Welcome Stake at The Junmper Classic

by Jumper Classic Communications | 8/10/2012 10:11:25 AM

Jonathan McCrea and Twisther (Tammy Hardy Photography) Hampton Falls, NH - The Jumper Classic , presented by Fidelity Investments and Audi of America, hosted their $12,000 Welcome Stake Thursday at the Silver Oak Equestrian Center. The winner of the $12,000 Welcome Stake was Jonathan McCrea of East Windsor, CT, on Twisther, owned by Candy Tribble and Windsor Show Stables. Located in the beautiful town of Hampton Falls, NH, The Jumper Classic is New England's premier equestrian event. This...

Champions Crowned at 2012 US National Hunter Pony Championship presented by Sallee Horse Vans

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group | 8/9/2012 7:24:35 AM

Valentino and Aleece Jarman Capture Overall Green Grand Hunter Pony Championship at 2012 US Pony Finals Aleece Jarman Charms the Judges with Valentino, riding to Overall Green Grand Pony Hunter Championship Madeline Schaefer and Frosted capture the Green Grand Pony Hunter Reserve Championship Lexington, KY- The fences were set as the second day of the Green Pony Hunter divisions entered the ring to showcase their talent over fences. The 2012 US National Hunter Pony Championships presented by...

Kelley Farmer Brings Home Bundles of Ribbons In Day One of the Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show

by Sue Weakley for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/8/2012 6:37:34 AM

Kelley Farmer and On Q Zionsville, IN - August 7, 2012- Kelley Farmer showed a strong start aboard On Q opening day of the Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show Tuesday, Aug. 7. She placed in the blue ribbons riding the 6-year-old stallion owned by CH Farm in Delano, MN, in the First Year Green Working Hunter, First Year Green Handy Hunter and won a red in the Green Working Hunter Under Saddle Class. "The stallion was great. We think he is going to be very special," she bubbled. "We're very...

Ponies Descend on Kentucky Horse Park for 2012 US Pony Finals

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/7/2012 9:02:06 PM

The Kentucky Horse Park Welcomes Pint-sized Mounts to a Fierce Competition Tomorrow begins the Green Pony Hunters Over Fences, Medium Ponies Compete in the Under Saddle Phase Lexington, KY – August 7, 2012 – The Walnut Ring was alive with families and friends supporting young competitors and their pony mounts, as the 2012 US Pony Finals and the US Hunter Pony Championships presented by Sallee Horse Vans got underway with its first day at the Kentucky Horse Park. Today, the top...

U.S. Olympic Dressage Team Finishes Sixth; Peters Advances to Freestyle

by Joanie Morris | 8/7/2012 5:35:21 PM

Steffen Peters and Ravel (Shannon Brinkman) Greenwich, UK - It was an historic day at Greenwich Park. Less than 24 hours after the British Show Jumping Team won it's first Olympic Team Gold medal in 60 years, the British Dressage Team won it's first Olympic medal ever, and it was Gold. They finished on a score of 79.979 to win Gold over Germany. The Netherlands won Bronze.The U.S. Dressage Team made a valiant run at a Team medal at Greenwich Park with some strong performances, but it...

Shawn Casady Wins with Bolero, Gaining on Louise Serio in the $5,000 Hallway Feeds National Hunter Derby

by Ashley N. Williams for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/5/2012 7:03:28 AM

Shawn Casady Bolero won the $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Kentucky Summer Classic. (Ashley N. Williams/PMG) Lexington, KY - The Stonelea Arena was bustling today as it saw six divisions stretching the length of the day. Lined with sponsor bulletins, the $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby turned out a crowd as well as promised top riders and steep competition. Out of 29 riders, Shawn Casady once again emerged as victor, this time upon Bolero, scoring 178....

Kaitlin Campbell and Rocky W Lead $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at Kentucky Summer Classic

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/2/2012 10:21:44 PM

Kaitlin Campbell and Rocky W rode to the top finish in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Kentucky Summer Classic. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Lexington, KY - The Rolex Stadium was alive with the nation's top horse and rider combinations gathering to compete beneath the lights in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic during the Kentucky Summer Classic. Kaitlin Campbell and Rocky W topped tonight's seven-horse jump-off with a beautiful double-clear effort. Campbell also was the last...