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Offield Farms Announces a Special Video Offering of Robert Dover’s Search for the Next American Equestrian Star: Dressage

by Sarah Evers | 12/20/2007 12:16:00 PM

Responding to an incredible demand for a personal copy of Robert Dover's successful reality series, the producers of Search for the Next American Equestrian Star: Dressage have made available the entire series via digital download from the show’s website: www.americanequestrianstar.tv . The full five-episode series, plus over 35 minutes of never-before-seen footage is available as a holiday special for $34.95 (regular price is $39.95.) Viewers also have the option of an online viewing-only...

Benson and San Remo VDL Top 42 Entries in the Platinum Performance USEF Show Jumping Talent Search

by Brooke Bidgood for Equestrian Sport Productions | 3/11/2011 1:52:00 PM

Elizabeth Benson and San Remo. (Photo by Sportfot©.) Wellington, FL - It was a busy day for junior riders here at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through April 3. The world's largest horse show plenty of junior riders this weekend in numerous hunter, jumper and equitation divisions. Among the exciting classes was the Platinum Performance USEF Show Jumping Talent Search equitation class. Elizabeth Benson, from Whitehouse Station, NJ, took home the blue ribbon and top prize...

AMHA Continues Search for Team Morgan 2012

by American Morgan Horse Association | 2/2/2012 12:11:00 PM

SHELBURNE, VT - The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is continuing its efforts to search for applicants for Team Morgan 2012. This three-part competition, which will be comprised of hunter seat equitation, saddle seat equitation, and driving, will take place July 4-7, 2012 at the Bluegrass Morgan Classic Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky. Five riders will be selected to become members of this year's team. Interested applicants should have a desire to serve as an ambassador for the...

US Equestrian Extending Submission Period for Expressions of Interest for Endurance Recognized Affiliate

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/27/2020 12:01:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Due to the unprecedented impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the extreme disruption to business this has caused, US Equestrian (USEF) is extending the deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI) from those organizations interested in being considered for designation as a USEF Recognized Affiliate for the international discipline of Endurance. Through its announcement released Monday, March 16 2020, USEF opened the submission period which was originally established...

Consistency Puts Daisy Farish on Top at the 2018 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media | 10/7/2018 7:05:00 PM

Gladstone, N.J. – Four solid rounds on four different horses put 17-year-old Daisy Farish on top of the 2018 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East, held October 6-7, 2018, in Gladstone, N.J. Daisy Farish, 2018 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - East Champion. (The Book LLC) “This is one final I’ve been close to winning before, but I had yet to put it all together,” Farish said. “That was very special to...

Consistency is Key for Brittany Hurst at the 2010 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - East

by By Amy Serridge | 10/13/2010 12:11:00 PM

Brittany Hurst and Pindar (James Leslie Parker Photo) Gladstone, NJ - For Brittany Hurst, this past weekend at the historic USET Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ, is a weekend she'll remember for a life time. Her consistency throughout all Phases of the 2010 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - East earned her the prestigious win riding Pindar (owned by Redfield Farm). The weekend began Saturday with a Schooling class, followed by a reception hosted by the USET Foundation...

Matthew Metell: Perfection at the 2009 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East

by Amy Serridge | 10/6/2009 10:51:00 AM

Winner Matthew Metell riding Pioneer, owned by Heritage Farm (James Leslie Parker ) Gladstone, NJ - It was a picture perfect ending to a picture perfect weekend for the 2009 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East in Gladstone, NJ. Matthew Metell, riding Pioneer (owned by Heritage Farm) captured the prestigious win at the Finals – East. This year the Finals – East had a record number of entries with 97 riders completing all three Phases. The weekend...

The Search for America’s Next Equestrian Star: Dressage Debuts on Fox Reality Channel on Friday, October 19, at 9 a.m.

by By Christine DeHerrera | 10/11/2007 11:13:00 AM

Brave St. Productions and Offield Farms are pleased to announce that Fox Reality Channel will begin airing The Search for America’s Next Equestrian Star: Dressage on Friday, October 19, at 9 a.m. EST. This unique show consists of five hour-long episodes that will air sequentially at the same time every Friday through November 16, the show’s finale. The show was conceived by six-time Olympian Robert Dover and Brave St. Productions, a New York-based production company. In a nationwide search,...

George Morris Resigns from Search Committee for U.S. Show Jumping Team Chef d’Equipe and Becomes a Candidate for the Job

by Sarah Lane | 1/25/2005 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, KY – George Morris, who was appointed to the Search Committee for the new U.S. Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe based on his credentials as a leading U.S. Show Jumping rider, trainer and coach, has resigned from the Committee effective January 24, 2005. The remaining members of the Search Committee are Karen O'Connor, Eric Straus, Chairman, Norman Dello Joio, Anne Kursinski, Jessica Ransehousen, and Robert Ridland. “After careful consideration I have decided to...

USET Foundation Supports US Equestrian High-Performance Programs with Spring Soirée

by United Stated Equestrian Team Foundation | 4/10/2019 8:07:00 AM

Rancho Santa Fe, CA – April 8, 2019 – The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation announced today it will host a fundraising event at the beautiful Pomponio Ranch in Rancho Santa Fe, California on Friday, April 26, 2019. Dubbed the Spring Soirée, the evening fundraiser will benefit the US Equestrian High Performance programs and give attendees the opportunity to bid on unique silent and live auction items and experiences. Purchase tickets here . The USET Foundation...