Washington, D.C. - The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), the country's leading metropolitan indoor horse show, will provide free live streaming of its 53rd annual championship event, which will be held October 25-30 at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. The entire show, more than 70 hours of the best equestrian sport in the country, will be available free online, including the $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix, the show jumping highlight of the week, and the WIHS...

We found some riders for our horses today. The four riders (Heather Blitz, Marisa Festerling, Cesar Parra and Steffen Peters), their Chef d’Equipe (Eva Salomon), their Technical Advisor (Anne Gribbons) and their team leader (Jenny van Wieren-Page) arrived in full team kit in the Guadalajara airport. We were sorry to not have any sunshine to offer them – but Hurricane Jova really needs to get on his way out of here. I was expecting to come back from this trip with a tan! Swimming has...

Lincoln, NE – Olympian Carol Lavell says: “For most riders, financial support becomes the ultimate hurdle.” John Boomer, newly-retired President and CEO of The Dressage Foundation adds: “Fundraising – it’s needed by most equestrians in all disciplines, the techniques are not now being taught, and who better to do it than The Dressage Foundation whose very business is raising money, managing it, and giving it away.” During the past two years, the...

Upper Marlboro, MD - Capital Challenge Horse Show is proud to announce the launch of its first annual Virtual Horse Show and Fair. In partnership with Virtual Celebration and sponsored by Hoof Beat Media, the virtual experience will begin on September 23, 2011, and all horse lovers are invited to participate. "As part of our overall mission to engage our loyal exhibitors and followers, we are extremely excited to extend the Capital Challenge experience in a highly innovative way to those who...

Lexington, KY - Last March, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced it will assume responsibility for fielding and supporting future U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation Teams who will represent the United States at the Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup. In July, USEF hosted a luncheon during the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show to celebrate the efforts of the 2010 U.S. World Cup Team and to begin fundraising efforts to support the Team who will travel to Parys, South Africa,...

Olympic Dressage Rider Guenter Seidel will be a special guest at the upcoming CDS Championships. Photo: Jennifer M. Keeler. Rancho Murieta, CA - With entries now closed and less than a month to go before the start of competition, excitement is building for the 44th Annual California Dressage Society Championship Show presented by HorseShow.com, which will be held October 6 - 9, 2011 at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, CA. With more than $29,000 in prize money and awards, this...

Bridgehampton, NY — The world's best horses and riders, including riders from seven countries, will come together at the 36th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, which returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 28 – September 4, as they vie for top honors at one of the world's most prestigious show jumping competitions. Highlighting this year's Hampton Classic Horse Show is the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix and FEI World Cup™ Qualifier on Sunday, September 4, which is open to...

Bridgehampton, NY — In response to an unprecedented demand to ride in its two Lead Line classes, the Hampton Classic Horse Show has expanded its Lead Line division to accommodate an additional 25 entries. The 36th annual Hampton Classic, which takes place August 28 – September 4, hosts Lead Line classes for riders age 2-4 and age 5-7 on its Opening Day on Sunday, August 28. The Lead Line classes are held in the Classic’s famed Grand Prix Ring and are judged by three-time...

Few dressage tests generate excitement like the young horse classes, where all the hopes, dreams, and possibilities for future equine dressage stars are on display. One program in particular can boast of a proven track record for identifying and rewarding talented youngsters capable of performing on a national and international stage: the California Dressage Society's Young Horse Futurity. When Alice Homble-Heitman's brown Hanoverian stallion "Sanceo" (San Remo x Rivera by Ramiro's...

Lexington, KY - The St. Louis National Charity Horse Show will be held beginning Wednesday, September 28 through Saturday, October 1 at the National Equestrian Center, in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. The new Show Manager for 2011 will be Peter Fenton. Peter is introducing some changes to the show, while continuing to build upon the show’s longstanding tradition and prestige. The judging panel for this year includes Jim Lowry, Bill Waller, and Lisa Waller. The show is seeking recognition from...