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Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Expecting Record Attendance

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. | 5/16/2015 1:37:05 PM

The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, always a huge family favorite, is expecting record attendance in 2015 (Phelps Media Group) Devon, PA - May 16, 2015 - If advance ticket sales are any indication, this year's Devon Horse Show and Country Fair might be the best attended of any show in recent memory. This year's show, just days away now, is scheduled for May 21 - May 31, 2015 at the famed Devon show grounds on Lancaster Avenue. This year's show begins with the highly competitive...

Victoria Colvin and Vaillero Triumph in $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby to Conclude the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/29/2015 8:22:11 PM

Victoria Colvin and Vaillero (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) completed its final day of competition on Sunday with a win for Victoria Colvin riding Heritage Farm, Inc.'s Vaillero in the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. Held on the beautiful grass field at The Stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), the final feature saw a picture perfect day in Florida. The class was presented by Dietrich Insurance and hosted by...

Peter Wylde Returns to The Ridge at Wellington to Win $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby for Second Consecutive Year

by Phelps Media Group | 3/21/2015 11:11:11 AM

Peter Wylde and Candor 15 (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - It was déjà vu during the second annual Hunter Derby Days at The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour. Peter Wylde has racked up an impressive list of accolades - including winning Olympic gold - but last year he attempted his first USHJA International Hunter derby, and won with Smoking Gun. Today, Wylde returned to the turf at The Ridge Farm to ride Candor 15 to first place finish in the $15,000 USHJA...

Further Information Regarding the UAE NF Suspension

by Edited Letter from Sabrina Zeender - FEI Secretary General | 3/18/2015 3:06:53 PM

Since issuing notice that FEI Bureau had suspended the Emirates Equestrian Federation (UAE NF) because of major horse welfare issues and non-compliance with FEI Rules and Regulations in Endurance, the FEI received many queries regarding the practical implications of the UAE NF's suspension.The points below should povide clarity. For the duration of the UAE NF's suspension: Athletes' Participation 1. Athletes (human and equine) from the UAE NF (Emirati Athletes) are not permitted to...

Madden, Selleck, & Springsteen Help Launch Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League

by FEI | 3/17/2015 6:51:46 PM

The brand new Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League was launched in Miami (USA) today by three of the biggest names in the sport – Beezie Madden, the most decorated US female equestrian athlete of all time and currently the only woman in the top 10 of the Longines world rider rankings, American Gold Cup winner and FEI Solidarity Ambassador Jessica Springsteen, and Hannah Selleck, team and individual gold medallist at young rider level and one of the sport’s...

Hickok, Von Lierop, Matute, and McAuliffe Triumph in Florida International Dressage Youth Championships at AGDF

by Carly Weilminster for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. (SusanJ.Stickle.com) | 3/15/2015 10:14:11 PM

Chase Hickok and Sagacious HF (SusanJStickle.com) Wellinton, Fla. - Competition for AGDF 10 concluded on Sunday with the 2015 Florida International Dressage Youth Championships (FIDYC) as well as the FEI Intermediaire 1 Freestyle CDI-W 1*. The FIDYC, sponsored by Hampton Green Farm, Pana Cavallo and the Davis Family, and Dressage4Kids, showcased the talent of 35 upcoming riders from around the world. The Overall division winners included: Chase Hickok (USA) for U-25, Dana van Lierop (NED) in...

Nick Dello Joio and Contiki Win WEF Challenge Cup Round 10

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/12/2015 9:16:26 PM

Nick Dello Joio and Contiki (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Nick Dello Joio (USA) and Coker Farm, Inc.'s Contiki were the winners over Kent Farrington (USA) and Robin Parsky's Blue Angel in a thrilling jump-off for Thursday's $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 10 at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Twenty-five-year-old Dello Joio edged out Farrington by less than one-tenth of a second for his first ever WEF Challenge Cup win. Michel Vaillancourt (USA) set the...

Paris Sellon and Belle Win $34,000 1.45m Speed at the 2015 WEF

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/4/2015 3:53:22 PM

Paris Sellon and Belle (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) began its ninth week of competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Wednesday with a win for 22-year-old Paris Sellon, of Los Angeles, CA, riding Belle in the $34,000 1.45m speed class. Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Davendy S were second with Andrew Ramsay (USA) and Welfare in third. Ireland's Alan Wade is the course designer in the International Arena for week nine....

USEF Names Young Rider, Junior Rider, and Child Rider Combinations for FEI Nations Cups presented by Hollow Creek Farm

by USEF Communications Department | 2/27/2015 9:51:07 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The following athlete-and-horse combinations have been named to represent the United States in FEI Nations Cup competitions during CSIO Wellington on February 28, 2015. Young Rider Team The United States has drawn second in the order of four teams and will be represented by the following combinations in the FEI Young Riders Nations Cup presented by Hollow Creek Farm: Shawn Casady (Harriman, Tenn.) and Cavallo Farms, LLC’s Twister Twister is a 2000 Belgian Warmblood...

Andres Rodriguez and Fifty Fifty 111 Victorious in $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 8

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/26/2015 7:14:12 PM

Andres Rodriguez and Fifty Fifty 111 (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) hosted show jumping for all ages and nationalities in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Thursday. Venezuela's Andres Rodriguez and Fifty Fifty 111 won the $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 8 in a speed round over Kent Farrington (USA) and Blue Angel. Laura Kraut (USA) earned an incredible one-two-three finish in the...