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Jordan Coyne Wins $45,000 Cedar Street Advisors Grand Prix

by Classic Company | 11/16/2014 3:36:15 PM

Jordan Coyne of New Port Ritchey, Florida rode her own Lazaro to the win in last night's $45,000 Cedar Street Advisors Grand Prix, presented by EMO under the lights in the Olympic Arena at the Georgia International Horse Park. Jordan Coyne and Lazaro (Flashpoint Photography) Twenty one horse and rider teams took to the Olympic Arena last night to compete in the final grand prix of the 2014 Classic Company show season. The $45,000 Cedar Street Advisors Grand Prix, presented by EMO was...

Harrie Smolders and Regina Z Win the Las Vegas CSI-W Grand Prix

by Blenheim Equisports | 11/16/2014 8:08:37 AM

Las Vegas, Nev. - In true Las Vegas style, the final highlight event of the Las Vegas National opened with glitz and glamour. As eager spectators began to fill the stands, forty-four of show jumping's best and brightest prepared to compete in the $75,000 Las Vegas CSI-W Grand Prix. After ten went clean, it was Harrie Smolders (NED) and the speedy Regina Z who outran the rest for the win. Harrie Smolders and Regina Z (Alden Corrigan Photography) The Opening Ceremonies commenced with a Parade...

Morgan Horse Breed Celebrated in Oklahoma City

by Christina Koliander | 11/3/2014 12:46:19 PM

Shelburne, Vt. - The best of the best in the Morgan breed was celebrated in Oklahoma City for the 2014 edition of the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show®, October 11-18. Since 1973, this show has represented the pinnacle of achievement in the Morgan horse world. More than 1,000 of the world's finest Morgan horses from across the United States, Canada, and Europe met in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to compete in over 300 classes for $400,000-plus in prize money. Matt...

Belgium's Olivier Philippaerts Captures Copernicus Stables $75,000 International Open Jumpers at National Horse Show

by Kenneth Kraus and Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 10/31/2014 9:10:46 AM

Lexington, Ky. - Belgium's Olivier Philippaerts guided Armstrong Van de Kapel to victory on Thursday night at the 131st National Horse Show, topping a starting field of 42 and then a massive jump-off roster of 21 to win the marathon Copernicus Stables $75,000 International Open Jumpers, presented by the Coulter Family. In the dash for cash, Philippaerts was the only rider to break the 40 second barrier as he raced home in 39.35 seconds for the win. Olivier Philippaerts and Armstrong Van de...

Armani Impresses as WIHS Grand Champion Pony Hunter with Claire Campbell

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 10/27/2014 10:39:07 AM

Washington, D.C. - The 56th Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) wrapped up another historic week of show jumping in the nation’s capital by adorning ponies with ribbons galore at downtown D.C.’s Verizon Center. Armani, owned by Pretty Penny Farm and ridden by Claire Campbell, took Grand Champion Pony Hunter honors and was presented with The Miles River Moonglow Trophy donated by Scott Novick and Rustic Woods on Sunday. Armani and Claire Campbell (Shawn McMillen...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Gets Redemption in Challenge Cup at 2014 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final

by Helen Murray | 10/10/2014 11:41:02 AM

The winning Hermes U.S. Show Jumping Team (Nacho Olano) Barcelona, Spain - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team entered Friday’s Challenge Cup competition at the 2014 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final looking for redemption after a ninth-place finish in the First Competition. Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland led the determined team of McLain Ward, Margie Engle, Lauren Hough, and Beezie Madden, who delivered throughout the afternoon that saw them beat out the Australian team in...

IHJA Finals Weekend Kicks off with Junior Hunters at the Showplace Fall Classic

by Brenda Mueller for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/12/2014 9:04:14 PM

Jordan Marmul and Borencio won both Junior Hunter over fences classes in Section B (Chicago Equestrian) Wayne, Ill. - Junior hunters took to the Wisconsin Equine Hunter Ring at the Showplace Fall Classic Championship held at the Lamplight Equestrian Center. The show is the host of the Illinois Hunter Jumper Association's (IHJA) medal final competition and the Midwest Marshall and Sterling Championships. Some junior riders were warming up for the big weekend despite the cold temperatures and...

Lauren Hough and Ohlala Win $210,000 CANA Cup on Delayed Opening Day of Spruce Meadows 'Masters'

by Spruce Meadows Media Service | 9/11/2014 8:57:47 PM

Lauren Hough and Ohlala (Spruce Meadows Media Service) Calgary, Alberta - Weather conditions were markedly improved for today's opening competition of the Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament. While originally scheduled to start yesterday, snowfall, downed trees, and power outages pushed the start of all competition to Thursday at the 'Masters', the first instance of a complete day's reschedule of competition in the 39-year history of Spruce Meadows tournaments. There...

Madden and Cortes ‘C’ Final Four Bound at 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Helen Murray | 9/6/2014 2:42:45 PM

Beezie Madden and Cortes 'C' (SusanJStickle.com) Caen, France - The United States sent two combinations into the d’Ornano Stadium for the Third Individual Qualifier of the FEI World Individual Jumping Championship, held as part of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, and came within a 3/10th of a point of qualifying both riders for the Final Four. Beezie Madden and McLain Ward were among the field of 29 that took on Frédéric Cottier’s 12-obstacle first round course,...

Josephina Nor Lantzman and Chello Z Reign in the Grand Prix of Showpark World Cup Qualifier

by Blenheim Equisports | 8/31/2014 8:47:09 AM

Josephina Nor Lantzman and Chello Z (Capture Moments Photography) Del Mar, Calif. - It was a display of athleticism and accuracy in Del Mar as competitors in the $50,000 Grand Prix of Showpark, a World Cup qualifier, presented by Equ Lifestyle, delighted a crowd of cheering spectators. Twenty-one entries tackled the impressive course with five returning for the jump-off. Josephina Nor Lantzman not only added another victory to her successful season, she stepped closer to a 2015 FEI World Cup...