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19th Annual Youth Nationals Offers Big-Time Competition and Educational Opportunities

by AHA | 7/25/2011 3:42:19 PM

Albuquerque, NM - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) kicks off the 2011 national show season with the Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show (Youth Nationals), July 23-30, 2011 at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. The equine industry's shining young stars, ages 6-18 (although you might find some remarkable 3 year-olds in the lead-line classes) will swagger into Albuquerque with their Arabians, Half-Arabians, and Anglo-Arabians to present the work they've...

Arabian & Half-Arabian Youth Nationals Championship Horse Show Quick Facts

by AHA | 7/25/2011 3:39:42 PM

Event : 19th Annual Youth National Arabian & Half Arabian Championship Horse Show (Youth Nationals) Produced by : Arabian Horse Association (AHA), 10805 E. Bethany Drive, Aurora, Colo. 80014. (303) 696-4500. Fax (303) 696-4599. Email: [email protected] or visit www.ArabianHorses.org . Dates : Jul 23 - July 30, 2011 Location : Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico Admission : All sessions free for the duration of the show. Schedule : Three sessions per day (with the exception of...

Prize List Now Available Online as Alltech National Horse Show Debuts New Website

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/25/2011 12:37:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The Alltech National Horse Show, 128th edition, announced today that the show's official new website is up and running at: https://www.nhs2011.org . The site will be a one-stop source for all of the news and vital up-to-date information relating to this year's exciting debut in Lexington, KY. The Alltech National Horse Show will be held from November 2 - 6, 2011, at the beautiful, new Alltech Indoor Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. The prize list for this...

Kentucky Summer Horse Shows Kick Off Wednesday, July 27, 2011

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/25/2011 10:44:39 AM

Hunt Tosh and Lone Star won the 2010 $100,000 Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals (Photo: Rebecca Walton/PMG). Lexington, KY - The 2011 Kentucky Summer Horse Shows will begin this Wednesday and run for two weeks, followed by the USEF Pony Finals, the Bluegrass Festival Classic, and the KHJA Horse Show. The Kentucky Summer Horse Show will be held July 27-31, 2011, and will be followed by the Kentucky Summer Classic, scheduled for August 3-7, 2011. The North American...

Sussex County Horse Show – Celebrating 75th Year – Continues Tradition of Diverse Horse Breeds and Disciplines

by Nicole Mandracchia | 7/25/2011 10:00:28 AM

Hillary Dobbs, aboard Corlet, Grand Prix winner at the 2010 Sussex County Farm and Horse Show (Reflections Photography Inc.) Augusta, NJ - Steeped in tradition, the A-rated Sussex County Farm and Horse Show is preparing to celebrate its 75th year. Located in Augusta, NJ, the horse show runs simultaneously with the New Jersey State Fair held from August 5-14, 2011. What makes this horse show especially unique is it feature classes for many different disciplines and breeds, including Quarter...

Para-Equestrians Get Grant Boost for London 2012

by FEI | 7/25/2011 8:39:16 AM

Britain’s Lee Pearson (GBR), MBE OBE has become a Paralympic icon with nine Paralympic gold medals to his name (pictured at Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games). FEI. Para-Equestrians bidding to compete at the London 2012 Paralympic Games can now apply for funding as part of a brand new grant scheme to help with training expenses. Eurovestech plc, the pan-European development capital fund, has put up a €25,500 grant to support 15 equestrian athletes around the world as they prepare for London...

Another Adequan USEA Gold Cup Victory for Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin N'Juice

by From the USEA | 7/25/2011 8:22:49 AM

Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin N'Juice (Photo: USEA) Kalispell, MO - After a rollercoaster day of extreme highs and lows, the 10th anniversary of the Event at Rebecca Farm in beautiful Kalispell, Montana wrapped up today with a nail-biting climax in the CIC3*, part of the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series. Though Allison Springer and her longtime partner Arthur had a ten-point lead heading into today's show jumping, victory wasn't yet in their grasp, and because the Irish gelding is notoriously...

Danielle Torano and Capitano Triumph at Vermont Summer Festival

by Violet Forbes/Starting Gate Communications | 7/24/2011 4:38:11 PM

Danielle Torano and Capitano won the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, presented by Devoucoux Saddles, on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at the Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Danielle Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and the amazing Capitano, owned by Sir Ruly, Inc., sped around the course to win the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, presented by Devoucoux, on Sunday, July 24, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian...

Charleston Summer Classics – Hunters Rule Finale Week

by Classic Company | 7/24/2011 3:38:31 PM

Julie Curtin and Vince (Flashpoint Photography). Johns Island, SC — The final week of the Charleston Summer Classics held at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center was much like an adventure packed vacation itinerary, one moment you’re enjoying the sport with friendly competitive rivals- then shopping together for the social gatherings. This was also the week where the Wee Warriors of the Pony divisions battled for the coveted titles of Grand Pony Kahuna and the glory of being named Most...

Springer Jumps One Step Closer to Gold Cup Victory at Rebecca Farm

by From the USEA | 7/24/2011 8:33:00 AM

Allison Springer and Arthur maintained their lead in the CIC3* division adding only 0.8 time faults to her score (Photo: Emily Daily/Josh Walker). Nearly 8,000 spectators arrived at the Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana on Saturday morning to enjoy a day of cross-country action as the upper-level riders galloped around Capt. Mark Phillips’ course. While the eventing fans set up their picnics and lawn chairs on the massive hill overlooking the entire course,...