Matt Brown and Happenstance (Shannon Brinkman) Allentown, N.J . - The Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event concluded Sunday with CCI3* and CCI2* competitors completing the show jumping phase of competition. Buck Davidson and Carl and Cassandra Segal’s Ballynoe Castle RM held the lead all three days to take home the three-star title with a final score of 41.6. Michael Pollard and Cyrano Z also led the field through all three phases of two-star competition, winning with a score of 36....

Matt Brown (Shannon Brinkman) Allentown, N.J. – Competition at the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event continued Saturday with CCI3* and CCI2* competitors taking on the cross-country course. Buck Davidson and Carl and Cassandra Segal’s Ballynoe Castle RM remained in the lead on a score of 41.60 in three-star competition, while Michael Pollard and Cyrano Z lead the field with 36.9 in the two-star. Matt Brown (Petaluma, Calif.) and Mary McKee’s 2006 Holsteiner gelding,...

Matt Brown (Shannon Brinkman) Allentown, N.J. – The first day of competition at the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event , kicked off Thursday with CCI3* and CCI2* competitors performing their dressage tests. With the first two-thirds of the three star field having completed their test Lauren Kieffer and Meadowbrook’s Scarlett hold the first day lead on a score of 42.0, while Michael Pollard and Cyrano lead the field of 40 in the two-star. Matt Brown (Petaluma, Calif.) went...

Lexington, Ky. – The dressage phase of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover wrapped up today with an expected shake-up of the leaderboard. The remaining starters in the field went to task today in the Rolex Stadium before the ground jury of Dr. Ernst Topp (GER), Angela Tucker (GBR), and Wayne Quarles (USA). The U.S. now holds five positions within the top ten, led by Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights in fifth place. Rutledge and Covert Rights , a nine-year-old...

Washington, D.C. - The Time to Ride Challenge, offering $100,000 in cash and prizes, has signed up over 400 participants since opening for registration March 1st. Motivated by a desire to grow their businesses while reinvigorating the horse industry, providers have signed on to host beginnerfriendly events between May 30-September 30. The top 10 hosts in three divisions that reach the most newcomers will win cash prizes up to $10,000. As of April 10th, 403 Hosts from 43 states have registered....

Mark Dial (USEF Archive) Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Dial as the U.S. Endurance Chef d’Equipe/Technical Advisor . Learn more about Mark Dial . “I am very excited to be able to work with some of the best riders and horses in the USA. In the following few years my expectations are that we will rise to the top of our sport on the international playing field,” said Dial. “The U.S. is fortunate...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting bids to host a CCIO3*/CICO3* Nations Cup as part of the 2016 FEI Nations Cup Eventing Series. Interested Organizing Committees, who organize a USEF-Licensed FEI Two-Star Level eventing competition or above, can view the invitation for bids and the bid form on the National Eventing page on usef.org. Bids must be received no later than midnight on Friday, April 3, 2015. Any request received after this time may not be...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Traurig as the U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach , pending contract negotiations. Learn more about Christine Traurig . "I am so fortunate to have this opportunity of becoming the Young Horse Coach. All my life as a rider, trainer, and horsewoman, my biggest passion has been to develop horses to the best of their athletic abilities. My goal for this program is to make America a...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Traurig as the U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach , pending contract negotiations. Learn more about Christine Traurig . "I am so fortunate to have this opportunity of becoming the Young Horse Coach. All my life as a rider, trainer, and horsewoman, my biggest passion has been to develop horses to the best of their athletic abilities. My goal for this program is to make America a...

Shelburne, Vt. - Lots of Morgan fun and excitement took place at the 2015 American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Awards Gala and Convention. This annual gathering of Morgan members and enthusiasts took place February 27-28 in Minneapolis. Some of the highlights of the two-day event included a farm visits to local Morgan farms, Hardwood Creek and Arcola Farm. Popular seminars included guest speaker, Patti Colbert, who spoke on generational marketing, a panel discussion on connecting with the...