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Bridget Hallman and Do Tell Claim Amateur-Owner Hunter Grand Championship at Brandywine Valley Summer Series

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/29/2012 2:47:57 PM

Bridget Hallman and Do Tell won the Amateur-Owner Hunter Grand Championship at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Devon, PA - The blistering heat did not slow down the Amateur riders as they took over the Dixon Oval at the Devon Show Grounds during the Brandywine Valley Summer Series presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS). Bridget Hallman and Do Tell dominated the Amateur-Owner 36 & Over Hunters to eventually claim the Amateur-Owner Hunter Grand...

Roffman and Pie Set the Standard in USEF National Intermediaire I Dressage Championship

by Helen Murray | 6/14/2012 6:29:00 PM

Caroline Roffman and Pie (Susan J. Stickle) Gladstone, NJ - The second week of the 2012 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions began Thursday with competitors in the National Intermediaire I Dressage Championship performing the FEI Prix St. Georges Test. Caroline Roffman cantered down centerline as the second competitor of the morning, then was forced to wait as the remainder of the 14 horse division tried to top her score of 73.974%. A total of five combinations were able to break the 70% barrier...

Hart Scores Fifth USEF National Para-Equestrian Championship Title in Hard Fought Battle

by The USEF Communications Department | 6/13/2012 9:21:31 PM

Rebecca Hart and Lord Ludger (SusanJStickle.com) Gladstone, NJ - The 2012 USEF National Para-Equestrian Championships held in conjunction with the USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage Paralympic Selection Trials came down to the slimmest of margins this afternoon as riders performed their Freestyle tests at the Pine Meadow location of the USET Foundation. Heading to the final test of the championships only a few marks separated the top three riders and the remaining 20% of the final score would be...

Americans Dominate In the International Ring

by Spruce Meadows | 6/8/2012 10:26:26 PM

Calgary, AB - It was a celebration of the Red, White and Blue today int eh Internaitonal ring at the 2012 Spruce Meadows National. 46 horse/rider combinations had their work cut out for them in the $35,000 1.45 meter ATCO Midstream Challenge. The course, designed by Guilherme Jorge (BRA), stretched over 525 meters of course, with 15 jumping efforts. With 16 combinations in the jump off, Richard Spooner (USA) was declared the winner with double clear rounds and a jump off time of 35.50 aboard...

$8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumper Win Goes to Matt Williams and Bolero Van't Heike

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/18/2012 9:58:27 PM

Wellington, FL - Week two of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival has begun, and the main class in the International Arena today was the $8,000G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers. Matt Williams (AUS) and Bolero van't Heike, owned by Matt Williams, took the win in the class. The second week of the FTI WEF runs through Sunday, January 22, and is sponsored by Wellington Equestrian Realty. The 2012 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival has 12 weeks of competition that conclude on April 1, 2012, and...

United States Para-Equestrian Dressage Team Brings Home the Gold at 2011 Melbourne CPEDI3* in Australia

by Lindsay McCall for the USPEA | 12/17/2011 12:21:11 PM

The Gold United States Para-Equestrian Team (Pictured Left to Right: USEF Director Pam Lane, Chef d'equipe Missy Ransehousen, Rebecca Hart, Erin Alberda, Mary Jordan, and in front is Donna Ponessa). Photo: Hope Hand/USPEA. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - When the United States Para-Equestrian Team flew Down Under for the 2011 Melbourne CPEDI3* (held at Werribee Park National Equestrian Center), they were prepared to give it their all. This competition was not just about top scores but it was...

Sascha Mills Wins 2011 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award

by USEF National Affiliates and Communications Departments | 12/4/2011 3:00:00 PM

Sascha Mills. Photo: Laurie Revard. Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce Sascha Mills as the winner of the 2011 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award. Mills was selected from an outstanding group of youth representing their respective recognized breed and discipline affiliates from across the country. An avid Morgan competitor from Goldsby, OK, she was nominated by the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA). "Winning this award is such an honor,"...

U.S. Jumpers Lead Team and Individual at 2011 Pan American Games

by Joanie Morris | 10/26/2011 8:53:19 PM

GUADALAJARA, Mexico – The U.S. Show Jumping Team got off to the start they were looking for at the 2011 Pan American Games, leading after the first leg on a converted score of 2.90 penalties. Mexico sits second on a score of 3.26, with Brazil third on a score of 7.61. Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, NY) led the effort, flying to the lead on Coral Reef Via Volo in a lightning-quick time of 77.53 seconds. Riding fourth for the American team, the two-time Olympic Gold medalist lived up to her...

THIS and ARIAT Equitation Finals Lead Riders to Capital Challenge

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 9/3/2011 8:43:57 AM

Upper Marlboro, MD - The Capital Challenge Horse Show is pleased to announce that during its 2011 competition it will once again host the finals for two of the most prestigious equitation series in the country. Held at Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, the show will begin with its BigEq.com weekend on October 1-2 and will continue through October 9. The Taylor Harris Insurances Services (THIS) National Children's Medal Finals will be held on Sunday, October 2....

Darragh Kenny Closes Vermont Summer Festival with Victory

by Starting Gate Communications | 8/15/2011 7:49:00 AM

Darragh Kenny of Ireland and Obelix won the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, Presented by Purina Feeds, on Sunday, August 14, to close out the six-week Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Darragh Kenny of Ireland won the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, presented by Purina, on Sunday, August 14, to close out the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival. The six-week show jumping tournament took place from July 6 through August...