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Dressage at Devon Breed Division Wraps Up as Performance Classes Begin on Day 3

by Ginny Simon | 9/30/2011 7:17:53 AM

Devon, PA – It goes without saying that the people at Dressage at Devon – competitors and spectators alike – love horses. But then there are the breeders that have chosen to specialize in a particular breed. Each breeder has their own reasons for their choice. L Hunter Wilson, owner, trainer and rider from Margaux Tip LLC, based in Martinsburg, West Virginia, loves her Cleveland Bays. The breed originated in England, where they were used for carriages and as fox hunters...

USEF Youth Sportsman's Award Nominations Due October 1, 2011

by USEF National Affiliates | 9/17/2011 9:38:46 AM

Lexington, KY - Applications for the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman's Award are being accepted by the applicable USEF recognized associations or international discipline associations through October 1, 2011. Now in its sixth year, the award recognizes young equestrians who exhibit exceptional leadership potential, serve as positive role models for their peers, demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport, are involved in...

Crabo Wins 2011 USEF National Advanced Horse Trial Championship

by An Edited Press Release from the USEA | 9/11/2011 10:45:00 AM

Springer and Arthur Lead After Thursday’s Dressage The first day of the 2011 Nutrena/USEA American Eventing Championships, presented by Bit of Britain, was the perfect start to the competition week at beautiful Chattahoochee Hills owned by Carl Bouckaert in Fairburn, Georgia. Rain early this week improved the footing and dropped the temperature to a comfortable low-70s average with nice cloud coverage for upper-level dressage on Thursday. Fans have come to expect an impressive dressage...

Bruce Duchossois and ACE Private Risk Services Make $20,000 Donation to USET Foundation in Memory of Horses Lost

by Lauren R. Giannini for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/22/2011 11:26:38 AM

Bob Courtemanche (Division President ACE Group Private Risk Services) hands the donation in honor of the fallen event horses to Bruce Duchossois, co-chair of the USET Foundation's Development Committee, flanked by Boyd Martin and Kirk James (COO Hub International) and Phillip and Evie Dutton. Photo By: Lauren R. Giannini. Gladstone, NJ - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is honored to announce that USET Foundation Trustee Bruce Duchossois and ACE Private Risk Services have made a...

Continental Divide Horse Show Celebrates 42nd Year in Beautiful Northern Colorado

by Farra Baker | 8/3/2011 2:50:00 PM

Loveland, CO - What is more beautiful than the northern plains of Colorado in late August with the snow capped Rocky Mountains as a backdrop. This is the scene that will greet the exhibitors of the 42nd Annual Continental Divide Horse Show. Continental Divide started out in 1968 as a Morgan horse show but as the years have passed, the number of Morgans in Colorado has declined so in 2010, the show will present a full complement of classes for the American Saddlebred, Friesian and the Gypsy...

Road to NAJYRC - Endurance - Post 1

by Devan Horn | 7/19/2011 9:19:41 AM

My name is Devan Horn, and I am an 18-year-old Endurance competitor from Kingwood, Texas. This will be my third year competing in the Young Rider Endurance event held annually in July, but as this is the first time we’ve been welcomed into the official Championship FEI event, this year is certainly special! I’m helped along this path by my loving parents, (Mom who pays, Dad who crews!), my friends, and my mentor, boss, and friend Darolyn Butler-who’s amazing horses I ride in...

Road to the NAJYRC - Dressage - Post 1

by Catherine Chamberlain | 7/7/2011 2:45:42 PM

Rough Beginnings So, my road to the NAJYRC is off to quite the bumpy start! First, let me introduce myself before I tell you about all of my drama. My name is Catherine Chamberlain; I am a sixteen year old living and training in Arizona. I have been riding dressage for the last seven years and it’s my goal to become a trainer and represent the U.S. at the Olympics and World Equestrian Games someday. My partner and friend for the past four years is Verdicci, a.k.a. Chance, a nine year old...

Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone to Honor Military Personnel with Military Appreciation Day on Friday, April 29

by Classic Communications | 4/24/2011 11:49:34 AM

Lexington, KY — The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone is proud to honor America's military heroes with free admission on "Military Appreciation Day" on Friday, April 29, 2011. All current and former military personnel, in uniform or showing a military ID, and their families, will be given free admission to the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event on Friday, April 29. There will be an announcement recognizing the military personnel in attendance and their contributions...

Nick Skelton and Big Star Continue to Shine in $78,000 Pennfield Feeds Grand Prix, CSI 2*

by Jennifer Wood and Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood | 3/20/2011 3:13:00 PM

Nick Skelton and Big Star. (Photo by Sportfot©.) Wellington, FL - Week 10 of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded with two great events at The Stadium, the grass field venue at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Nick Skelton (GBR) and Big Star, owned by Beverly and Gary Widdowson, notched another big win this circuit by taking the top prize in the $78,000 Pennfield Feeds Grand Prix, CSI 2*. The FTI Winter Equestrian Festival's feature event, the $500,000 FTI...

FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Week Eight Wrap-Up

by Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC | 3/8/2011 11:04:00 AM

Wellington, FL - At the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, the eighth week of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival came to a close. The FTI WEF hosts the best that the sports of show jumping, hunters, and equitation have to offer in 12 rings of competition. The 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival hosted its 10th annual $75,000 FEI Nations Cup on Friday evening, presented by G&C Farm, with an exciting victory for Team USA. Made up of Mario Deslauriers riding Urico, owned by Jane F....