Aaron Vale and Quidam's Good Luck (Kendall Bierer/Phleps Media Group) Lexington, KY – Capturing the first place finish was no easy feat during Saturday night’s $85,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington. Forty-four starters contended for the lion’s share of the earnings in the FEI CSI2* event, but when nine qualified for the jump-off, it came down to the wire. Besting the clock and the short course was Aaron Vale aboard Quidam’s Good Luck,...

Rich Fellers and Flexible (SusanJStickle.com) Las Vegas, N.V. – The quest for the championship title continued tonight in the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, N.V. Prized World Cup points were up for grabs as 35 combinations went head-to-head over Anthony D'Ambrosio’s 16 effort course with just six returning for the jump-off. The U.S. contingent surged up the leaderboard, sending four forward to the jump-off: Beezie Madden, Lucy...

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...

Scott Brash and Hello Forever (Emily Riden/PMG) Miami Beach, Fla. - It has been 29 years since a rider representing Great Britain has led the coveted American Invitational victory gallop, but today, the world's number one rider, Scott Brash (GBR) clinched the victory during the 43rd $127,500 American Invitational. Aboard Hello Forever, Brash broke the beam in 33.35 seconds to outrun his fellow eight contenders in a nine-horse jump off and take back the title after nearly a 30-year drought...

College Station, Texas - Top-seeded and second-ranked Georgia won the 2015 Southeastern Conference Equestrian Championship on Saturday at the Thomas G. Hildebrand Equine Complex at Texas A&M University. The Bulldogs defeated the host and third-seeded Aggies 12-5 in the championship round to take home Georgia’s first league crown since the SEC began sponsoring equestrian in advance of the 2012-13 season. UGA improves to 11-4 on the season, while Texas A&M drops to 8-6. “What...

Duluth, Ga. - Merial, a leader in the animal health care industry, announced today it completed its acquisition of LEGEND® (hyaluronate sodium) and MARQUIS® (15% w/w ponazuril) from Bayer HealthCare. Merial had announced the agreement with Bayer on December 17, 2014. The addition of these two products to the Merial portfolio solidifies the company’s position as a leader in performance horse health care. “We are committed to providing horse owners with proven, safe and...

Angel Karolyi and Wings, owned by McLain Ward, Win the $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix, Sunday, March 8, 2015, at HITS Ocala (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - HITS Ocala VIII finished up with the $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix, held in the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium on Sunday. Angel Karolyi of Aiken, South Carolina, riding McLain Ward’s Wings was the only rider to have two clear rounds for the win. Karolyi went last in the jump-off and took a chance by going...

Kent Farrington and Willow (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - - Week nine of the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded on Sunday with a win for Kent Farrington (USA) and Willow in the $85,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic competing at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. Alan Wade (IRL) finished the week with another strong track for the horses and riders in the 1.50m competition, with 64 entries and nine clear rounds. A tight 73-second...

Kimberly Herslow and Rosmarin (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Kimberly Herslow (USA) and Rosmarin swept the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival Week 7 FEI CDI1* competition presented by Mission Control, handily winning all three classes in the Small Tour. The pair won the FEI Intermediaire 1 Freestyle CDI1* today with a 75.525%. Ayden Uhlir (USA) aboard Sjapoer finished in second with a 71.350%, and Tina Irwin (CAN) and Fancy That placed third receiving a 71.100%. Competition will...

Sharn Wordley and Popstar Lozonais (Shannon Bower/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - The seventh week of the Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour kicked off in its usual fashion-with blazing speeds and top tier competition. Conor Swail and Sharn Wordley faced off on the open turf field at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, each fighting a battle against the clock in an attempt to rise to the top of the ranks. Conor Swail (IRL) was the first rider of the day to post a clear round, riding...