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Alexis Taylor Silvernale and Skyhawk Soar to Victory in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby

by Blenheim EquiSports | 6/18/2016 10:24:15 PM

Skyhawk and Alexis Taylor Silvernale (McCool) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - The $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby kicked off a grand Saturday morning at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano. After topping the first round, Alexis Taylor Silvernale and Skyhawk, owned by Aleron, LLC, continued to impress both judging panels in the Handy Round for the win in a challenging class. The honorable Bill Ellis and Christina Schlusemeyer judged as Panel One, and Scott...

Farrington Wins Two and Deslauriers Successful at Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’

by Jennifer Wood, Jump Media | 6/18/2016 9:37:37 AM

Kent Farrington and Gazelle (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB, Canada – The ‘Continental’ CSI 5* Tournament at the Spruce Meadows Summer Series had more exciting show jumping competition at the Meadows on the Green with Kent Farrington and Gazelle capturing the top prize in the Scotiabank Cup 1.55m as the only clear round. Second place went to Kara Chad (CAN) on Bellinda, and third place was awarded to Peter Lutz (USA) on Robin de Ponthual. Victory in the Altagas Cup...

The Curtain Closes for HITS-on-the-Hudson III with the $75,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix

by HITS Horse Shows | 6/13/2016 2:47:04 PM

Laura Chapot and ISHD Dual Star on their way to a $75,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) Saugerties, N.Y. - As the final week of the spring series at HITS-on-the-Hudson came to a close, riders and horses gathered to compete for the lion’s share in the grand finale, the $75,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix. Many big names filled the Order of Go to contest the field that would play host to Olympians, World Cup Finalists and many up-and-coming competitors....

Towell Tops RBC Capital Markets Cup at Spruce Meadows ‘National’, Presented by Rolex

by Jump Media | 6/11/2016 1:29:13 PM

Jack Hardin Towell Jr. and Lucifer V won the RBC Capital Markets Cup. (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB, Canada – Jack Hardin Towell Jr. of the United States and Lucifer V won the RBC Capital Markets Cup 1.50m on Friday at the Spruce Meadows ‘National’, presented by Rolex. Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Chacco Kid finished second, while Ben Asselin (CAN) was third on Plume de la Roque. Winning for the first time in the International Ring in her first trip to Spruce Meadows,...

Erica Quinn Captures First Career International Hunter Derby Win With Need I Say in $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Mirimichi Green

by Tryon International Equestrian Center | 6/11/2016 2:19:27 AM

Mill Spring, NC - June 10, 2016 - Erica Quinn of Mainesville, OH, and Need I Say captured their first career derby win together, topping the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Mirimichi Green at Tryon International Erica Quinn and Need I Say Photo ©FlyingHorsePhotography. Equestrian Center (TIEC). Quinn and Need I Say received a final two round score of 369 to take the win. Kelley Farmer of Wellington, FL, guided Point Being and Baltimore to second and third place...

Karen Stives European Developing Tour Participant Caras Makes Overseas Debut at Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials

by Kathleen Landwehr | 6/8/2016 5:00:31 PM

West Yorkshire, England – Jenny Caras will make her overseas debut at the Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials as part of the inaugural Karen Stives European Developing Tour. She will compete in the Bishop Burton College Under 25 CCI3* division with the assistance of a Karen Stives Endowment Fund for High Performance Eventing Grant. Jenny Caras and Fernhill Fortitude (Adam Fanthorpe) Twenty-year-old Caras (Cartersville, Ga.) will compete her own Fernhill Fortitude in her first...

Erica Quinn Captures First Career International Hunter Derby Win With Need I Say in $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Mirimichi Green

by Tryon International Equestrian Center | 6/1/2016 12:00:59 PM

Erica Quinn and Need I Say (Flying Horse Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - Erica Quinn of Mainesville, OH, and Need I Say captured their first career derby win together, topping the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Mirimichi Green at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Quinn and Need I Say received a final two round score of 369 to take the win. Kelley Farmer of Wellington, FL, guided Point Being and Baltimore to second and third place respectively, earning total...

Leslie Burr Howard Claims the Win in the $75,000 HITS Grand Prix

by HITS Horse Shows | 5/30/2016 2:31:28 PM

Leslie Burr Howard and Up and Blue Chapelle on their way to a $75,000 HITS Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) Saugerties, N.Y. - The grand finale of an exciting first week at HITS-on-the-Hudson commenced with the $75,000 HITS Grand Prix. A talented field of exhibitors tested the course designed by Marina Azevedo of Campinas, Brazil, but only two would advance to the jump-off to compete for the blue. The victor would prove to be Leslie Burr Howard of Darien, Connecticut, and Up and Blue...

Halliday-Sharp Lies in Second after Day Two of Dressage at Houghton International Horse Trials CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/27/2016 5:05:31 PM

Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp and Fernhill By Night (Libby Law Photography) Norfolk, England – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team of Katherine Coleman, Tiana Coudray, and Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp had solid dressage performances in front of the Ground Jury of Andrew Bennie (NZL) and Tim Downes (GBR) at the Houghton International Horse Trials CICO3*. Following the second of three days of dressage, the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team is currently in sixth place on a score of 150.5. Halliday-Sharp...

Halliday-Sharp Lies in Second after Day Two of Dressage at Houghton International Horse Trials CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/27/2016 5:05:22 PM

Norfolk, England – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team of Katherine Coleman, Tiana Coudray, and Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp had solid dressage performances in front of the Ground Jury of Andrew Bennie (NZL) and Tim Downes (GBR) at the Houghton International Horse Trials CICO3*. Following the second of three days of dressage, the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team is currently in sixth place on a score of 150.5. Halliday-Sharp and Fernhill By Night lead the U.S. contingent in a division of 100...