Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the Team and Traveling Reserves for the U.S. Pan American Dressage Team for the 2015 Pan American Games. Watch Robert Dover Announce the U.S. Team and Traveling Reserves The following athlete-and-horse combinations will compose the U.S. Team ( in alphabetical order ): The 2015 U.S. Pan American Dressage Team Big Tour Laura Graves (Plymouth, Fla.) and her own Verdades, a 2002 KWPN gelding Steffen Peters (San Diego, Calif.)...

Lexington, Ky. - The World Equestrian Festival held from May 29 – May 31, 2015 at the renowned Aachen, Germany equestrian venue was an exciting display of excellence in the disciplines of dressage, driving, and jumping. The United States held their own on the international stage with excellent placings by American participants in all three disciplines. Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Dressage The U.S. was well represented in Grand Prix competition by Shelly Francis...

Las Vegas, N.V. - The first of three legs of competition in 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final got underway this evening in the Thomas & Mack Center Arena in Las Vegas, N.V. Forty athlete-and-horse combinations from 19 nations went to task over Anthony D'Ambrosio’s 13 obstacle course in the Speed Leg, which utilized the faults converted format. The U.S. contingent of 11 combinations had some unfortunate moments, but landed five in the top twenty including Rich Fellers who...

Aurora, Colo. - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is excited to announce that their Annual Convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma November 18-21, in 2015. The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is located in the heart of Oklahoma’s vibrant business, entertainment and cultural districts. In addition to 38,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and event space, the hotel boasts a number of wonderful amenities including: 454 beautifully appointed guestrooms, an on-site...

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...

Wellington, Fla. - The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) began its twelfth and final week of competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Wednesday with a win for Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Artisan Farms and Torrey Pines Stable's Rosana du Park in the $34,000 1.45m FEI speed class. Abigail McArdle (USA) galloped to second place with Cosma 20; McLain Ward (USA) and Azibantos finished third. Eric Lamaze and Rosana du Park (SportFot) Steve Stephens (USA) is the...

Conor Swail and Tahiti Island (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Ireland's Conor Swail rode Fortis Fortuna to a blazing time of 33.669 seconds in the Ridge at Wellington's 1.40m Grand Prix at Tonkawa Farms to snatch up the win today. Not only did Swail secure the first place, but he also guided his other mount, Tahiti Island to the third place finish, proving that his winning streak is more than just the luck of the Irish. It was Olympian Laura Kraut and Zeremonie...

Ocala, Fla. - Five days of FEI jumping classes boasting over $400,000 in prize money came to a close today at HITS Ocala CSIO4*, but not without a nail-biting finish in the $150,000 FEI Ocala Grand Prix. Laura Kraut of Wellington, Florida, aboard Cedric, owned by Cherry Knoll Farm, cruised through the jump-off besting six to take home the blue ribbon and this week’s largest individual purse. Featuring 15 efforts set at an impressive 1.60m, a field of 40 took on the course designed by...

Brianne Goutal and Ballade van het Indihof (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) resumed with competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Friday after inclement weather forced the cancellation of Thursday's classes. The $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 5, originally scheduled for Thursday, was held in the afternoon with a win for USA's Brianne Goutal and Ballade van het Indihof. Alexander Zetterman and Flecu...

Kelli Cruciotti and Chamonix H (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Kelli Cruciotti hasn't graduated from high school yet, but has already asserted herself as one of the most competitive young riders at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival and a contender in the Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series, presented by the Dutta Corp. in association with Guido Klatte. From an original order capped at 68, Cruciotti and Chamonix H, owned by Serenity Equestrian Ventures, joined an 18-horse jump-off...