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Dorothy Douglas and S&L Elite Secure $50,000 Barrington Saddlery Grand Prix as Only Double Clear

by Kendall Bierer | 6/6/2015 2:25:46 PM

Dorothy Douglas and S&L Elite win the $50,000 Barrington Saddlery Grand Prix as the only pair to jump double clear. Wayne, IL - June 6, 2015 - Jumping a national standard $50,000 grand prix is a feat of its own. For Dorothy Douglas and S&L Elite, jumping to the only double clear effort of the $50,000 Barrington Saddlery Grand Prix at the Showplace Spring Spectacular Horse Show marked a moment Douglas will always remember. "This is definitely a highpoint," eventual winner Douglas said....

Nutrena® Para-Reining Event Returns to Kentucky Reining Cup

by HorsePower, Inc. | 4/9/2015 10:27:26 AM

Lexington, Ky. - For the second year, Cargill's Nutrena® brand Para-Reining Event will be part of the Kentucky Reining Cup, held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. on April 24-25. "We are thrilled to once again host Para-Reining at the Kentucky Reining Cup," said Brad Ettleman, president of HorsePower, Inc., producer of the Kentucky Reining Cup. "The Para-Reining movement is gaining ground day by day and we’re 100% supportive. We feel riders of all types should be able...

Liza Boyd & Sterling Win International Hunter Derby in Atlanta

by Classic Company | 3/31/2015 12:16:51 PM

Liza Boyd and Sterling won Friday's $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby in the Olympic Arena at the Georgia International Horse Park. Atlanta, Ga. - The $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby saw a field of twelve horse and rider teams compete over a course designed by Vaillencourt in the Olympic Arena. Pony Lane Farm's Sterling, ridden by Liza Boyd of Camden, South Carolina won the class after earning a combined score of 354. Second place finisher was Ava, owned and ridden by...

On the Scene for the The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Victory

by Helen Murray | 2/28/2015 12:12:33 AM

Head to the USEF Facebook page to find photos from The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team's victory in the FEI Nations Cup presented by Kingsland Equestrian.

Anne Kursinski and Nina Fagerstrom Ride to the Top of Wednesday's Ranks at The Ridge at Wellington

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. | 2/19/2015 9:39:32 AM

Anne Kursinski and MTM Motto (Shannon Bowers/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Wednesday Anne Kursinski illustrated once again why she is one of the most successful show jumpers in the United States, claiming the top prize aboard Hay's Investment Corporation's MTM Motto in the first 1.30-1.35m jumper class at The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour. The weather started out a bit less than ideal Wednesday morning, but that didn't stop several of Wellington's top competitors...

Rocky W and Kaitlin Campbell Win HITS Ocala $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix

by HITS E-News | 1/30/2015 10:08:35 AM

Ocala, Fla. - Kaitlin Campbell and her Rocky W jumped to victory in 38.220 seconds in a nine horse jump-off in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix in the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium on Thursday. Kaitlin Campbell and her Rocky W (ESI Photography) Campbell, of Georgetown, Kentucky, went second-to-last in the jump-off. Only two riders had jumped clear to that point. Campbell and her Holsteiner/Dutch Warmblood cross, fondly known as Rocky, finished clean to collect the winning check for $7,500....

Davidson First Up, Starts Strong

by Andrew Minnick | 8/28/2014 4:34:32 AM

Buck Davidson & Ballynoe Castle RM were first up for the U.S. in eventing dressage at weg, and they earjned a 48.7, which has them up near the top of the standings! Soem photos and a video interview with Buck have been posted at https://horsejunkiesunited.com/?p=87555 .

Wizard & Adrienne Lyle Score 69.202 In Grand Prix Special

by Andrew Minnick | 8/27/2014 6:50:23 AM

After a good start on Monday, Wizard was a little less cooperative this morning and that led to a dissapointing 69.202% score for Adrienne Lyle. Adrienne was still in high spirits though, posting on facebook (and tweeting) that "Wizzy" has got some personality, and that she loves him for it.

Larson Follows Fappani's Lead and Helps Reining Team Grab Top Spot

by Andrew Minnick | 8/25/2014 9:27:40 AM

The second team rider for the U.S. Reining Team, Jordan Larson, followed Andrea Fappani's excellent leading ride with an impressive showing on HF Mobster. The pair scored a 221.0, and have put the U.S. team in the lead halfway through team competition. USEF has posted a video of Jordan & Mobster on Instagram .

Dressage Horses Arrive In Caen

by Andrew Minnick | 8/21/2014 2:04:07 PM

Team U.S.A.'s Dressage horses arrived in Caen, France Thursday afternoon. They are now getting settled in and their teams are getting stalls set-up. Dressage competiton at WEG starts bright and early on Monday morning. Only a few days away! There are more photos like this on the USEF Facebook Page .