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US Equestrian Announces 2019 Equestrians of the Year Nominees, Voting Now Open

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/18/2019 6:56:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to introduce the 2019 Equestrians of Honor. For the first time, an International Equestrian of the Year and a National Equestrian of the Year will be named for their achievements in 2019. Winners are determined based on the results of online voting , which is now open through Thursday, January 2, 2020, at midnight. The 2019 International and National Equestrians of the Year will be awarded on January 10, 2020, during the 2019 Pegasus Awards...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Venturing After Valuable Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Mexico Points

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/3/2019 9:01:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Following a bronze-medal performance in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup USA, the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team will aim for a strong finish in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Mexico on Sunday . Two events remain in the North America, Central America, and Caribbean division to determine the two teams for October’s Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final. It will be the U.S. team of Alex Granato, Eve Jobs, Nicole Simpson, and Richard Spooner who must collect desirable...

US Equestrian Announces 2018 Horses of Honor: Voting Now Open for National and International Horse of the Year

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/19/2018 12:41:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to introduce the following 2018 Horses of Honor because of their tremendous achievements over the course of the season. Each year, US Equestrian names a National Horse of the Year and an International Horse of the Year from the Horses of Honor roster. Winners are determined based on the results of online voting , which is now open through Thursday, January 3 at midnight. The 2018 National and International Horse of the Year will be awarded...

Margie Engle Rides Abunola to Victory in $40,000 Great Lakes Stake Classic CSI3* at Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

by Phelps Media Group | 8/27/2016 10:14:34 AM

Margie Engle and Abunola galloped to victory in Friday's $40,000 Great Lakes Stake Classic CSI3* at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. (Taylor Renner/Phelps Media Group) Traverse City, Mich. - The 2016 Rio Olympic Games may have come to a close last week, but the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF) saw its own version of Olympic athleticism on Friday as 2000 Sydney Olympic U.S. Show Jumping Team member, Margie Engle (USA), bested the field of 24 international horses and riders to win the...

Todd Minikus and Quality Girl Capture $216,000 Tryon Estates Grand Prix CSI 4* at Tryon Summer IV

by Tryon International Equestrian Center | 7/24/2016 2:52:10 AM

Mill Spring, NC - July 23, 2016 - Todd Minikus (USA) and Quality Girl rode to victory in the $216,000 Tryon Estates Grand Prix CSI 4* at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), taking the final tour around the jump-off course and finishing as the only pair to earn a double clear effort on the night. Minikus and Quality Girl crossed through the timers in 41.093 seconds to secure the win, while Marilyn Little (USA) and Clearwater collected second place, finishing the track in 41.473 seconds...

Sharn Wordley and Famoso D Ive Z Kick Off Tryon Spring 7 With Victory in $35,000 Horseware Ireland 1.45 Opener

by Tryon International Equestrian Center | 6/1/2016 10:36:07 PM

Sharn Wordley and Famoso D Ive Z (Flying Horse Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Famoso D Ive Z began Tryon Spring 7 with a strong finish in the $35,000 Horseware Ireland 1.45m Opener at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), taking the speed stake with a time of 64.33 seconds. Mark Bluman (COL) and Hold On Tight II captured second place, crossing through the timers in 66.59 seconds, while Christian Heineking (GER) and AJE Cluny earned third place with a time of 67....

Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run's Eternal Race to the Top in Kentucky Spring Horse Show $50,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix

by Phelps Media Group | 5/16/2016 9:12:51 AM

Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run's Eternal won the $50,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix at the 2016 Kentucky Spring Horse Show. (Taylor Renner/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - May 15, 2016 - The Kentucky Spring Horse Show wrapped up on Sunday in the Rolex Stadium with the featured national classes: the $25,000 Under 25 Grand Prix followed by the $50,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix. Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run's Eternal outpaced a 15-horse jump-off to grab the win in the $50,000 Commonwealth...

Tiffany Foster and Victor Win $35,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 12

by Lauren Fisher and Callie Seaman for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/31/2016 7:06:02 PM

Tiffany Foster and Victor (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week twelve of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Rolex, continued on Thursday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, with two featured FEI world ranking classes in the International Ring. Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Victor won the $35,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 12 in the afternoon, and Conor Swail (IRL) and Grafton took top honors in the $35,000 Illustrated...

The Longines FEI World Cup™ Trophy - It's the Only One They All Want

by Louise Parkes | 3/16/2016 3:01:04 PM

If there is one trophy in the sport of Jumping that every athlete wants to win, it’s the Longines FEI World Cup™ which has been raised in triumph by the world’s greatest stars. And if there is one Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat raises the trophy in triumph after victory at the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2015 Final in Las Vegas (USA) last April. Guerdat will defend the title at the 2016 Final in Gothenburg (SWE) next week. (FEI/Arnd Bronkhorst) place where riders would most...

Swail and Viva Colombia Impress in $212,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4*

by Equestrian Sport Productions | 11/29/2015 3:11:46 PM

Conor Swail and Viva Colombia (ManciniPhotos) Wellington, Fla. - In an exciting jump-off finale, Conor Swail (IRL) and Viva Colombia finished with top honors in the $212,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4* presented by Palm Beach Sports Commission and Discover the Palm Beaches at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Swail and Viva Colombia bested the talented jump-off of eight competitors with a time of 37.922 seconds. Eugenio Garza (MEX) and Bariano finished just off the...