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Amanda Steege Takes Top Two Spots in $25,000 New England Hunter Derby Final at Fieldstone Summer Showcase

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 8/26/2011 9:33:34 AM

Amanda Steege and Duval. Anne Gittins Photography. Halifax, MA - The Fieldstone Summer Showcase had a full day of competition in the Grand Prix Field today and it was Amanda Steege of Bedminster, NJ, who rode to a one-two finish in the $25,000 New England Hunter Derby Final. Steege rode Duval, owned by Randi Vladimer of Malvern, PA, to victory. Majestic, owned by Tony Arena of Fairport, NY, and Steege were second. Olympian Leslie Howard of Fairfield, CT, took the top prize in the $7,500 Herb...

Ready for Rotterdam: U.S. Jumpers Face Big Task in FEI Nations Cup

by Joanie Morris | 8/25/2011 2:11:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The U.S. Jumping riders have a big task before them in tomorrow's FEI Nations Cup at CSIO5* Rotterdam. They take to the final leg of the 2011 FEI Nations Cup Series in the Netherlands and jump to maintain their position in the Series for 2012. Currently ranked seventh out of the eight teams in the Series, the U.S. needs finish at least three places ahead of Belgium tomorrow in the Nations Cup to earn a spot to return in 2012. Belgium is currently two points ahead of the...

Team USA Takes Double Golds in First-Ever North American Young Rider Endurance Championship at the 2011 Adequan/FEI North American

by Erica Larson for USEF | 7/30/2011 6:00:30 PM

Endurance photo finish on a hot Kentucky summer day. Photo: SusanJStickle.com. Lexington, KY - For first time in the event's history, the Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North played host to the North American Young Rider Endurance Championship. The competition included both CEI2* and CEI4* divisions which were completed yesterday, and team medals were presented today in both divisions. CEI4* In the CEI4* divisions, Team USA...

Unbelievable Uceko! Kent Farrington Takes $55,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix Win at Kentucky Spring Classic

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/21/2011 11:51:15 PM

Kent Farrington and Uceko won the $55,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix at the Kentucky Spring Classic (Photos by Rebecca Walton/PMG). Lexington, KY - As the Kentucky Spring Classic hosted another night of show jumping, the incredible duo of Kent Farrington and Uceko continued their complete domination of the last two weeks by securing the $55,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix victory. Tonight's event was sponsored by Audi of Lexington and honored Mary Rena Murphy, a horsewoman whose dedication...

Desert Circuit V in Review: Young Stars Shine in the Grand Prix, Fellers Goes Platinum, and John French Cruises to Victory as HITS Thermal Gears Up for its Big Finale

by HITS Media | 3/10/2011 10:29:00 AM

Lucy Davis and Nemo 119. (Flying Horse Photography©.) Theramal, CA - Week V of the HITS Desert Circuit in Thermal, CA, was a blockbuster. The show grounds were a buzz for a sold-out week where record number of entries filled popular classes starting as early in the week as Tuesday with the Level 2, 3, and 6 jumpers and the Low Hunters, each drawing huge numbers as everyone seems to be loving life in desert. It was also the final week of World Cup Qualifiers which means riders enjoyed their last...

Tracy Fenney Finishes Ahead of 70 Entries in $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala with Junior Meg O’Mara in Second Place

by HITS Media | 2/23/2011 8:32:00 PM

Tracy Fenney and MTM La Costa. (ESI Photography©.) Ocala, FL - In a weekend that saw a record number of entries in several divisions, including two record-setting highs for Grand Prix entries, Sunday’s $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix was the icing on the cake. An outstanding 70 pairs started on a course designed by Tim Hott of Tennessee, as a mix of Professionals, Amateurs and Juniors were awarded the top ribbons. Tracy Fenney of Flower Mound, TX, brought her Sunday best when she took home the...

International Star Andre Thieme Scores Big as HITS Ocala Reaches New Heights in a Record-Breaking Weekend

by HITS Media | 2/22/2011 11:28:00 AM

Ocala, FL - February 22, 2011 - The Ocala Winter Circuit had a record-breaking weekend as the $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, had the largest Grand Prix starting field ever seen in Ocala with 50 competitors in the tack. Sunday's record came on the heels of Thursday's $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, which set the record at 48 starters. Andre Thieme of Plau Am See, Germany, and his own Cesar captured the top prize in the $50,000 event to...

FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Week Two Wrap-Up: January 19-23, 2011

by Equestrian Sport Productions | 1/24/2011 11:06:00 AM

Wellington, FL - January 24, 2011 - The second week of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued successfully at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. In addition to 12 rings of hunter, jumper, and equitation competition, there was plenty happening on the grounds. Here are upcoming events at the FTI WEF: Exhibitor Party at the White Horse Tavern, sponsored by Equine Couture/Tuff Rider- Friday, January 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pick up your ticket at the stabling office or in...

Ticket Packages for the 2011 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Bridgestone

by Classic Communications | 12/7/2010 2:40:00 PM

Lexington, KY - Ticket packages for the 2011 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, April 28-May 1 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, are on sale. The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, part of the HSBC FEI ClassicsTM, is the only event in the Western Hemisphere held at the Four Star level, the same level as the Olympic Games and the Eventing World Championships which were held as part of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). "Rolex Kentucky," as it is...

Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Introduces Tailgating

by Equestrian Events, Inc. | 12/1/2010 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, KY — December 1, 2010—Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), producer of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, is offering Eventing fans a new, fun way to watch the excitement. For the first time spectators may purchase reserved tailgating spaces along portions of the famed Cross-Country Course at the Kentucky Horse Park, giving them a chance to experience the action as never before. The purchase of a tailgating space provides a reserved location for a passenger vehicle plus general admission...