Mulhouse, France - June 19, 2015 - U.S. Para-Dressage riders Annie Peavy, Rebecca Hart, and Deborah Stanitski recently headed to Europe to compete in the Mulhouse, France CPEDI3* scheduled June 18-21, 2015 and the Iberherrn, Germany CPEDI3*, scheduled July 2-5, 2015. Two-time Paralympian (2008, 2012), two-time World Equestrian Games athlete (2010, 2014), and six -time USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Champion Rebecca Hart (Grade II) with Schroeter's Romani (owned by Hart in...

Susie Hutchison and Ziedento June 14, 2015 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - It was a 'Susie Hutch' Sunday at the Blenheim June Classic II. As the only double clean in the $30,000 June Classic Grand Prix, presented by Michael & Kenzie 1911, Susie Hutchison and Ziedento led the victory gallop. Earlier in the afternoon she was the fastest in the jump-off on SIG Firecracker for the win in the $7,500 CashCall Mortgage Futurity. From the hilltop VIP tent to the grassy knoll, there was a...

John French and Center Court June 14, 2015 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - The high-performance competition was hot in yesterday's $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. Earning scores in the nineties from both judging panels in both rounds, derby veteran John French rode Hiller Farms' six-year-old Center Court to a royal win. Twenty-nine pairs galloped around the Grand Prix Field over a forward flowing course on a gorgeous afternoon in southern California. The esteemed panels of judges...

West Yorkshire, England – The first horse inspection took place for the Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials on Wednesday and Land Rover Eventing Competition Grants Recipients Lauren Kieffer and Veronica passed with flying colors as they are set to compete in the CCI3* division. The 2014 Rolex/USEF National Champions are amongst the field of 72 combinations aiming to have stellar performances. Kieffer (Ocala, Fla.) and Team Rebecca, LLC's 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare won...

Lauren Kieffer and Veronica (Libby Law Photography) West Yorkshire, England – The first horse inspection took place for the Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials on Wednesday and Land Rover Eventing Competition Grants Recipients Lauren Kieffer and Veronica passed with flying colors as they are set to compete in the CCI3* division. The 2014 Rolex/USEF National Champions are amongst the field of 72 combinations aiming to have stellar performances. Kieffer (Ocala, Fla.) and Team...

Nayel Nassar and Acita June 5, 2015 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - The $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix kicked off the Blenheim EquiSports show jumping summer season with a victory for Nayel Nassar and his young mare Acita. This is the second win with Acita and the third win for Nassar in the 2015 Markel Insurance Grand Prix Series. Twenty-six entries competed in this 1.40m class that also served as one of the qualifiers for the Zone 10 North American Young Rider Trials taking place this week...

Arbor Hill Closes Out Devon With Best Young Horse Title By: Emily Riden A year ago Kenneth Wheeler Jr. purchased Arbor Hill as a birthday gift for his father, Kenneth Wheeler Sr. and on Sunday, Kenneth Wheeler Sr. celebrated his 87th birthday with Arbor Hill's claiming of the Best Young Horse title at the Devon Horse Show. Kenneth Wheeler Sr.'s Arbor Hill, handled by Richard Taylor (Emily Riden/Phelps Media Group) The presentation of the Best Young Horse award marked the end of the 2015...

Aurora, Colo. - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is excited to announce that they are officially naming May, 2015, 'Celebration of the Arabian Horse Month.' This is a time for Arabian horse enthusiasts to share in their communities the wonderful, intelligent and beautiful Arabian breed. AHA encourages members, clubs and regions to host at least one outreach event during the month of May in their area. Designed as a grassroots marketing initiative, Arabian Horse Month encourages local...

The NCEA Championship Winning South Carolina Gamecocks (Anthony Hall) Waco, Texas - No. 3 South Carolina upset No. 1 Georgia, 10-6, on Saturday to win the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) National Championship. It marks the Gamecocks' third national title in program history, and South Carolina finishes the 2014-15 season with a 12-5 record. The Gamecocks defeated United Equestrian Conference champion Fresno State, Big 12 Champion Baylor, and SEC Champion Georgia in a span...

Nayel Nassar and Nakich Double Dutch (McCool) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - The $25,000 Markel Insurance 1.40m Grand Prix kicked off the first of multiple showcase events during the third and final week of the Blenheim EquiSports Spring Classic series. With 66 entries in the class, veteran course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN) had the complex task of designing a track that would adequately challenge the huge field while being appropriate for the varying levels of competitor experience. With...