Theo Genn and Winchester clear the Budweiser jump on their way to the winner's circle Sunday (Flashpoint Photography) Gulfport, MS - Theo Genn of Lebanon, Ohio in the irons of Bridlebourne Stable LLC's Winchester, rode away with the big check and first place in yesterday's $50,000 Budweiser Grand Prix of Gulfport which wrapped up the 2013 Gulf Coast Circuit yesterday afternoon. More than 3,500 spectators watched a field of 24 attempt the course set by noted course designer Allen...

Holly Shepherd and Belvedere collect the ribbon, trophy and check in Friday's $2,500 USHJA Hunter Derby Gulfport, MS - Fun is in full bloom during Magnolia Week at the Gulf Coast Winter Classic. Twenty eight hunters from all over the country tackled the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby yesterday while spectators enjoyed the complimentary brunch in the exhibitor tent complete with fried chicken, eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, salads, mimosas, tea, orange juice and coffee. But, none could...

Buenos Aires, Argentina- The U.S. jumpers had to wait an extra day to take part in FEI Nations Cup competition at the CSIOW Buenos Aires after the class was delayed due to rain on Friday. The four Americans proved the wait was well worth it as they stormed to victory finishing on a two round total of four faults. Leading off the U.S. effort were Charlie Jacobs (Boston, MA) and Deeridge Farms’ Leap of Joy. Jacobs utilized the experience he earned last year at CSIO Buenos Aires to jump two...

The Rolex One to Watch – August 2012 The Rolex One to Watch for August 2012 is awarded to Katie Monahan Prudent (USA). Monahan Prudent divides her time between Rosières aux Salines (FRA) and Plain Bay Farm, which she runs with her husband in Middleburg, Virginia (USA). During the month of July, the 54-year-old jumped from 361st to 244th – a move up the Rolex Rankings of 117 places. Monahan Prudent spent much of her early career training at Cherry Blossom Farm in Virginia,...

Lexington, KY - The Alltech National Horse Show announced today that the prize list for this year's show is now available online at the show's website at: www.AlltechNationalHorseShow.com. The 2012 Alltech National Horse Show takes center stage on October 30 through November 4, 2012 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. In addition to the top rated hunters and the ASPCA Maclay National Championship, the show features world-class international, open, junior and amateur-owner...

Lexington, KY – Due to veterinary reasons Jim Kofford (Raleigh, NC) has chosen not to compete in the 2012 Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final with Hannah Shook and Mitzi Presnell’s Pharoah. Shawna Harding and Come On III, the next highest placing pair in the North American League behind Kofford and Pharaoh, will instead represent the United States at the competition held April 18-22, 2012 in 's Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. This will be the pair’s second trip to the...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be represented by two American dressage riders at the 2012 Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final to be held in 'S-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, April 18-22. The United States will be represented by the top two riders from the North American League. The following horse/rider combinations qualified during World Cup Qualifying Events held throughout the 2011-2012 season: Name/Age/Hometown/Horse/Age/Breed/Sex/Owner Jan...

Christel Weller and Kallaway Secure Tricolor in Horseware Ireland Adult Amateur 3'3 Hunters in One Day Alejandro Karolyi and Vichy (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - The Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge had a class full of competitors going against the clock, but the fastest by almost six seconds was Alejandro Karolyi (VEN) on Vichy, owned by Torrey Pines Stable. Week three of the FTI WEF runs Wednesday, January 25, through Sunday, January 29, and is sponsored by Horseware Ireland . The...

Lexington, KY - The following modifications have been made in bold/italics/underline to the Rolex/USEF Show Jumping Ranking List Guidelines, Protocols for U.S. Riders Wishing to Compete Abroad, and Criteria to Compete in Foreign CSIOs and CSIs for Ch-P-J-Y-U25 Show Jumping and are effective January 1, 2012. Modifications to the Rolex/USEF Show Jumping Ranking List Guidelines Primary Number Points: In order to address the lack of differentiation in the lower Class Values, the Primary Number...

Lexington, KY - At the 2011 FEI General Assembly, it was announced that there will be new FEI Pony Tests effective January 1, 2012. A link to the 2012 tests can be found on the USEF website: https://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsdisciplines/discipline/alldressage/dressagePonies.aspx The qualifying period for the USEF National Pony Dressage Championship began August 2, 2011 and will end May 28, 2012. The 2012 FEI Pony Team Test and the 2012 FEI Pony Individual Test must be used at qualifying...