CBS Sports, a division of CBS Broadcasting, Inc., will televise the inaugural Las Vegas World Invitational (LVWI), the world’s richest equestrian show jumping event, on a tape-delayed basis currently starting at 2 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, December 31. “We are proud to be a partner with CBS Sports in our first event, and we feel the network has provided an excellent time slot for our 90-minute show leading into the national telecast of the Denver Broncos – San Diego Chargers NFL game on New...

Lexington, KY – In cooperation with the Las Vegas World Invitational, one of the world’s premier show jumping events for 2005, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has arranged for a portion of select ticket sales to benefit U.S. teams and athletes in their quest to compete in the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. When USEF members call or log online to order tickets, a reference to the code “USEF,” will ensure that 5% of each ticket sale will...

The battle to earn berths in the FEI World Cup Dressage Final 2005 continues to rage in countries around the world as the date of the Final approaches. After a fierce qualifying season in the Canadian League, Leslie Reid of Langley, BC, won the Canadian League World Cup Dressage final qualifier, earning the right to represent Canada in the FEI World Cup Dressage Final, which will be held along with the FEI Budweiser World Cup Jumping Final in Las Vegas, NV, April 20-24, 2005. Seven riders took...

Riders From Six Leagues Have Qualified, Seven Leagues Still Competing Six out of 13 FEI Show Jumping World Cup Leagues have completed their qualifying seasons for the 2005 FEI Budweiser World Cup Jumping Final, April 20-24, 2005, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. The competition remains fierce in the other seven Leagues as riders around the world vie for the right to compete in Las Vegas along with those who have already secured themselves a place in the 27th annual FEI World Cup...

Candice King, Lauren Hough, Laura Kraut, Georgina Bloomberg and Anne Kursinski. Not shown: McLain Ward, Kim Frey and Schuyler Riley. (Courtesy Randi Muster/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the eight East Coast show jumpers who will represent the nation during the 2005 Budweiser FEI World Cup Show Jumping Final in Las Vegas, April 20-24. They are: McLain Ward of Brewster, New York, Laura Kraut of Oconomowoc,...

Lexington, Ky. – The inaugural AON/United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) National Championships kick off tomorrow, November 13-18, at The Las Vegas National Horse Show CSI4*-W . Held at South Point Equestrian Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., riders will compete for national titles and have an opportunity to earn Horse of the Year points in their sections. All competitors and their families will also enjoy free VIP access, fun activities throughout the week, and an experience to...

Las Vegas, NV - German Course designer Olaf Petersen, Jr. set a track that required precision and speed from both horse and rider in order to earn a top spot in the $35,000 Las Vegas FEI Welcome Speed Classic, presented by Park Eduardo Menezes and Quintol Place Foundation. Serving as a qualifier for Saturday's $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Las Vegas, presented by Interactive Mortgage, riders had their eye on a chance to compete for valuable World Cup™ points by...

Steffen Peters and Floriano won the Freestyle Championship and U.S. League Finals and are on their way to the Rolex FEI World Cup Dressage Championship in Las Vegas. They will be joined by Courtney King and Leslie Morse.(Amy McCool for McCool Photography ) Burbank, California—Steffen Peters, of San Diego, CA, was the odds-on favorite going into Sunday’s freestyle class, and he did not disappoint. Riding Laurelyn Browning’s Floriano, Peters put in a beautiful and flowing...

Annville, PA — Competitors hit the jackpot at the inaugural North American League (NAL) West Coast Finals and none of the nearly one hundred exhibitors went home empty-handed. Every NAL member who competed in one of the five classics on “NAL Day” at the Las Vegas National Horse Show on November 6 received a gift bag and an NAL embroidered saddle pad. Those who earned a trip to the victory circle were also rewarded with an array of awards. “We really wanted to celebrate...

International Friesian Show Horse Association's (IFSHA) Grand National Horse Show Manager, Gareth A. Selwood, is pleased to announce that the third annual International Friesian Show Horse Association’s Grand National Horse Show will be held November 10-12, 2006, at the incredible “state of the art” South Coast Casino and Equestrian Center in South Las Vegas, NV. Room block pricing for Friesian enthusiasts can be seen at www.southcoastcasino.com . The facility is located in the heart of the...