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USEF Names Team and Alternates for the 2015 U.S. Pan American Eventing Team

by Leah Oliveto | 5/20/2015 4:53:24 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the Team and Alternates for the U.S. Pan American Eventing Team for the 2015 Pan American Games. Watch David O'Connor Announce the U.S. Team and Alternates The following athlete-and-horse combinations will compose the U.S. Team (in alphabetical order): Phillip Dutton (West Grove, Pa.) and Thomas Tierney and Simon Roosevelt's Fernhill Cubalawn, a 2003 Holsteiner gelding, or Thomas Tierney and Ann Jones'...

Announcing the USEF High Performance West Coast Para-Equestrian Driving Clinic

by United States Para-Equestrian Association | 5/18/2015 12:49:01 PM

The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) is pleased to present a 2 day Para Equestrian Driving Clinic at the Golden State Dressage CPEDI3*, Rancho Murieta, California on June 14-16, 2015, 9:00 AM. Hardy Zante (Courtesy of USPEA) The featured clinicians will be Driving Judge Hardy Zantke and USEF Para-Equestrian Driver Diane Kastama. Topics include what judges are looking for on the Dressage Field, Dressage demonstration by Diane Kastama followed by individual Dressage lessons with...

Olympic Veterans and Other Stars Set for Inaugural Split Rock Jumping Tour: An International Roster of Champions Will Light Up Lexington, May 22-24

by Marty Bauman | 5/11/2015 5:08:16 PM

Lexington, KY - May 11, 2015 - There’s a new buzz around Lexington, KY, “the Horse Capital of the World,” as anticipation builds for next week’s debut of the new Split Rock Jumping Tour. The vision of veteran show jumper Derek Braun is about to come to fruition. Promising an ‘unparalleled show jumping experience’ for riders, spectators, and sponsors, the Split Rock Jumping Tour will deliver two revolutionary sporting events at Split Rock Farm, The Lexington...

Beat Mändli and Zander Debut with a Win in $35,000 New York Welcome Stake, presented by Old Salem Farm

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/8/2015 8:26:36 PM

Beat Mändli and Zander (The Book LLC) North Salem, N.Y. – Beat Mändli (SUI) is experiencing the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows for the first time this week and got off to an impressive start. He and Grant Road Partners, LLC's Zander topped a 12-horse jump-off to win the $35,000 New York Welcome Stake, presented by Old Salem Farm. The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows run May 5-10 and May 12-17 at the picturesque Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The shows feature over 130...

Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows Return with Exciting Schedule of Competition, Special Events and Star-Studded Rider List

by Jennifer Wood Media | 5/5/2015 5:53:57 PM

Old Salem Farm (Photo by Lindsay Brock/Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.) North Salem, N.Y. – The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows kicked off today at Old Salem Farm in the rolling hills of North Salem, NY. Over the past week, international equine talent, Olympic veterans, rising stars and local horse sport enthusiasts converged on Old Salem Farm for the 33rd return of the celebrated Spring Horse Shows. Competition runs Tuesday-Sunday for two consecutive weeks May 5-10 and May 12-17 and features...

Adam Prudent Rides Vasco to The Win in the 1.30-1.35m Class at The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. | 3/26/2015 10:39:37 AM

Adam Prudent and Vasco Win at The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (Shannon Bower/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - The final Wednesday of the Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour was incredibly successful, with both rings staying busy throughout the day. Adam Prudent topped the first 1.30-1.35m class riding Vasco for Plain Bay Sales. Prudent brought the horse over in order to prepare for the Finale Grand Prix on Friday. "It was a great course as usual at...

The Excitement Begins at Live Oak International with Yellowframe FEI Driven Dressage

by JRPR News | 3/20/2015 1:51:27 AM

Ocala, Fla. - Beautiful horses and beautifully appointed drivers opened the first day of competition at the Live Oak International with the Yellowframe Farm FEI Driven Dressage classes for Single, Pair, and Four-in-Hand horses and ponies. Chester Weber starts the 2015 Live Oak International competition off with a win in the FEI Four-in-Hand dressage phase, scoring 33.44 (Photo courtesy of www.PicsofYou.com) Appearing for the first time as a new father at his family’s annual driving and...

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...

American Women Sweep Top Three at AGDF 9 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle

by Carly Weilminster for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/7/2015 7:11:54 AM

Laura Graves and Verdades (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Three American women were victorious at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival's (AGDF) Week 9 "Friday Night Stars" FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, presented by Everglades Dressage. Laura Graves (USA) and Verdades scored an incredible 78.875% to take the win, followed by Lisa Wilcox (USA) and Pikko del Cerro HU in second with a 76.325%, and Shelly Francis (USA) and Doktor in third receiving a 75.950%. Laura Graves and...

High Hopes Prowler Named 2014 Welsh of the Year

by WPSCA Press Relations | 3/5/2015 2:52:06 PM

Orlando, Fla. - The Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America (WPCSA) held its 2014 Annual General Meeting over the weekend of February 27 –March 1, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. Over 150 members from across the United States were part of this exciting annual event with a goal for 2015 to be the YEAR OF THE WELSH. Society members and the Board of Directors conducted committee meetings, informative clinics, award banquets and presentations. Welsh of the Year Recipient Announced! The Welsh Pony...