Michael Morrissey and Vorst won the $50,000 Rood & Riddle Grand Prix at the Kentucky Summer Classic (Photo: Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com). Lexington, KY - There was a huge crowd gathered at the Rolex Stadium to witness the $50,000 Rood and Riddle Grand Prix during the Kentucky Summer Classic. The event was held in conjunction with the Kentucky Horse Park's "Hats Off Day," and the audience had the opportunity to witness a very exciting grand prix event. Michael Morrissey and Vorst...

Angel Karolyi and James T Kirk won the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Kentucky Summer Classic (Photo: Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com). Lexington, KY - It was a beautiful night at the Kentucky Horse Park as the nation's top horses and riders gathered at the Rolex Stadium to compete in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic during the Kentucky Summer Classic. Venezuela's Angel Karolyi and James T Kirk proved to be the best of the best, topping the two-horse jump-off with the only...

Lexington, KY - Sunny skies and warm temperatures returned to the Kentucky Horse Park for Sunday evening's $40,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington. The nation's top horse and rider combinations gathered at the Rolex Stadium during the Kentucky Summer Horse Show to compete for the winning title. At the end of the night, it was Germany's Christian Heineking and River of Dreams who led the victory gallop after an excellent double clear effort. Karen Cudmore...

Mufreesboro, TN - The latest edition of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) World Versatility show was the largest yet, with a grand total of 502 entries. Held at Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, July 22 - 24, 2011, the show featured an array of versatility classes such as reining, dressage, jumping, western riding, barrel racing and trail obstacle, as well as a full compliment of flat shod rail classes. Attracting the best of the...

Kent Farrington and Uceko Win $30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Kentucky Spring Classic (Photo by Rebecca Walton/PMG). Lexington, KY - For tonight's $30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic it was once again about speed in the Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park. Continuing his streak at the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows, Kent Farrington once again led the way, winning his second grand prix event in a row with Uceko. The duo dominated the fifteen horse jump-off, beating second place...

Lexington, KY - Less than four months before the Opening Ceremonies for the 2011 Championships and planning is already well underway. With the addition of Endurance, we will be utilizing a new part of the Kentucky Horse Park, the Endurance Base Camp will set up on Walt Robertson Way, across from the Secretariat Center. The rest of the venue is looking really good, having benefited from the overhaul which corresponded with last fall's Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Schedule: The Tentative...

Scottsdale, AZ - Once again, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show provided 11 days of electrifying entertainment to a packed show-ground from February 17-27, 2011. Any attendee will tell you that this event is a phenomenal production. With six constantly busy arenas where the beautiful and versatile Arabian horse could be seen competing in every type of class, an extravagant shopping expo and the best food Scottsdale has to offer – this show had something for everyone. To provide some idea of the...

Augusta, KS Meet Jjs Summer Breeze, who holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for horse with the longest tail. Editor Stephanie Doyle “interviewed” Summer (via her owner, Crystal Socha). Summer is a registered American Paint Horse and also is registered with the Pinto Horse Association of America. Just how long is your tail? Currently my tail is 13’6” long. When it was officially measured for the Guinness Book it was 12’6”. What’s your favorite thing about your tail? My favorite thing...

Lexington, KY – Have you ever had an equestrian dream that you just couldn’t quite reach? Do you wish you could have a special experience in the equestrian world but challenging circumstances have gotten in your way? If so, then a newly launched scholarship program may just make your dreams reality. The United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Foundation “Making A Dream” Scholarship Program is philanthropic in nature and extends opportunities to individuals with unique circumstances who...

Kyle King and Corrine Super's Capone I. (Flying Horse Photography© . ) Thermal, CA - February 17, 2011 - Kyle King (Ocala, Florida) celebrated his birthday with a bang when he rode Corrine Super's Capone I to a triumph in Sunday's $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at the HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, CA. Winning Sunday's feature class was extra remarkable for the birthday boy, who won the Grand Prix with the largest starting field to date at the 2011 HITS...