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Rocky W and Kaitlin Campbell Win HITS Ocala $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix

by HITS E-News | 1/30/2015 10:08:35 AM

Ocala, Fla. - Kaitlin Campbell and her Rocky W jumped to victory in 38.220 seconds in a nine horse jump-off in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix in the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium on Thursday. Kaitlin Campbell and her Rocky W (ESI Photography) Campbell, of Georgetown, Kentucky, went second-to-last in the jump-off. Only two riders had jumped clear to that point. Campbell and her Holsteiner/Dutch Warmblood cross, fondly known as Rocky, finished clean to collect the winning check for $7,500....

Davidson First Up, Starts Strong

by Andrew Minnick | 8/28/2014 4:34:32 AM

Buck Davidson & Ballynoe Castle RM were first up for the U.S. in eventing dressage at weg, and they earjned a 48.7, which has them up near the top of the standings! Soem photos and a video interview with Buck have been posted at https://horsejunkiesunited.com/?p=87555 .

Wizard & Adrienne Lyle Score 69.202 In Grand Prix Special

by Andrew Minnick | 8/27/2014 6:50:23 AM

After a good start on Monday, Wizard was a little less cooperative this morning and that led to a dissapointing 69.202% score for Adrienne Lyle. Adrienne was still in high spirits though, posting on facebook (and tweeting) that "Wizzy" has got some personality, and that she loves him for it.

Larson Follows Fappani's Lead and Helps Reining Team Grab Top Spot

by Andrew Minnick | 8/25/2014 9:27:40 AM

The second team rider for the U.S. Reining Team, Jordan Larson, followed Andrea Fappani's excellent leading ride with an impressive showing on HF Mobster. The pair scored a 221.0, and have put the U.S. team in the lead halfway through team competition. USEF has posted a video of Jordan & Mobster on Instagram .

Dressage Horses Arrive In Caen

by Andrew Minnick | 8/21/2014 2:04:07 PM

Team U.S.A.'s Dressage horses arrived in Caen, France Thursday afternoon. They are now getting settled in and their teams are getting stalls set-up. Dressage competiton at WEG starts bright and early on Monday morning. Only a few days away! There are more photos like this on the USEF Facebook Page .

No.1 South Carolina Completes Best Regular Season in School History

by Cory Burkarth for South Carolina Equestrian | 3/8/2014 5:10:42 PM

University of South Carolina junior Katherine Schmidt finished the regular season with a 21-2-1 hunt seat record, including a perfect 12-0 record in equitation over fences. Martin, Tenn. - No. 1 ranked South Carolina won 3-of-4 MVPs and overpowered Tennessee-Martin in its regular season finale on Saturday, as the Gamecocks defeated the Skyhawks, 13-7, at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Pavilion. South Carolina (11-2 overall, 4-2 SEC) wraps up the regular season with a program best 11-wins. "Very...

Aiken Gala to Benefit Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Postponed Due to Weather

by USEF Communications Department | 2/13/2014 1:13:18 PM

Due to the winter storm currently plaguing much of the East Coast the “Aiken Gala to Benefit the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team’s Quest for Gold at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games” has been postponed. The fundraiser to be held in Aiken, S.C. will be rescheduled for a later date. Further information will be posted as it becomes available.

Back on Top: Jared Petersen and Titus 2:11 Take Home $40,000 HITS Grand Prix, Presented by Zoetis

by HITS Communications | 8/20/2013 10:49:08 AM

Jared Petersen and Titus 2:11 on their way to a win in the $40,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, at HITS Culpeper (ESI Photography) Culpeper, VA - Twenty-one-year-old Jared Petersen of Archer, Florida and fellow Legacy Farm rider Jordan Coyne of New Port Richey, Florida went one-two in Sunday’s $40,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, at HITS Culpeper, posting the only double clear rounds of the day. In a field that included grand prix veterans such as Laura Linback, Tracy...

Triompf and Holly Shepherd win the $25,000 Juan Hernandez Grand Prix

by Classic Communications | 7/15/2013 9:01:15 AM

Holly Shepherd and Loretta Patterson's Triompf make it look easy on their way to the winner's circle (Classic Communications) Johns Island, SC - After a lengthy absence, Classic Company President, Bob Bell decided to reintroduce grand prix action to the boutique-style Charleston Summer Classic and dedicated the first grand prix in memory of Juan Hernandez. Holly Shepherd of Grand Bay, Alabama and Loretta Patterson's Triompf celebrated the return of the grand prix Saturday night with a win...

Western Dressage: Important News

by Michelle Binder-Zolezzi of www.RelationalRidingAcademy.com | 5/3/2013 2:54:48 PM

As with all new things, as they develop, there are certain glitches and bugs that inevitably crop up. NAWD reviewed its 2012 tests for 2013 and has corrected errors and last week the WDAA announced that there were errors in calculating the point totals on some of their tests. An important notice to competitors who have ridden USEF Morgan Tests at 2013 shows came out in the WDAA newsletter and emails to members. They “…discovered minor errors in preparing the WDAA Western Dressage...