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First Divisional Champions Honored at the 2016 Nutrena® USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Land Rover While Allison Springer Leads Adequan® Gold Cup Advanced Finals Aboard Arthur Heading Into Cross-Country Tomorrow

by Tryon International Equestrian Center News | 9/3/2016 8:39:30 AM

Allison Springer and Arthur (Shannon Brinkman Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - The 2016 Nutrena® USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Land Rover (AEC) continued at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) today, as the first of many championships honors were awarded in the George H. Morris Arena following the final phase of show jumping for seven different divisions. Competition continued with all three phases today, as the final set of divisions contesting dressage began...

Amanda Derbyshire and Lady Maria BH Celebrate One Year of Partnership with $25,000 Devoucoux Welcome Stake Victory at Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, Sophie Michaels Shines in Junior Hunters

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/22/2016 9:12:26 PM

Traverse City, Mich. - July 22, 2016 - Amanda Derbyshire and Lady Maria BH celebrated their one-year partnership with a victory in the $25,000 Devoucoux Welcome Stake at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF) Week Three. The grey mare rose to the occasion, out jumping 32 contenders for the lion's share of the prize, tripping the timers in 33.649 seconds. Amanda Derbyshire and Lady Maria BH win the $25,000 Devoucoux Welcome Stake at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. ©Kendall...

Kent Farrington and Gazelle Capture $500,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Spruce Meadows

by Jennifer Wood, Jump Media | 7/9/2016 10:57:12 PM

Kent Farrington and Gazelle (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB, Canada – The coveted $500,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup was featured on Saturday afternoon during the ‘North American’ Tournament CSI5*, presented by Rolex, at Spruce Meadows. Jumping clear through three rounds of competition, USA’s Kent Farrington and Gazelle emerged victorious over Elizabeth Gingras (CAN) and Zilversprings in second, and Eric Lamaze (CAN) aboard Check Picobello Z third. Earlier...

From Prix to Ponies at June Classic III

by Blenheim EquiSports | 6/27/2016 4:14:10 PM

Mandy Porter and Milano (McCool) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - Whether attending as a competitor or a spectator, Blenheim EquiSports offered something fun for everyone at the June Classic III. From taking quizzes and enjoying cupcakes and ice cream, to a Six Bar class that went to 1.80m with a teenage champion, as well as continuing popular classes, series and championships, it was a week of big winners. Mandy Porter and Milano Master the $30,000 Markel Insurance 1.40m Grand Prix; Delaney Flynn...

Farrington Wins Two and Deslauriers Successful at Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’

by Jennifer Wood, Jump Media | 6/18/2016 9:37:37 AM

Kent Farrington and Gazelle (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB, Canada – The ‘Continental’ CSI 5* Tournament at the Spruce Meadows Summer Series had more exciting show jumping competition at the Meadows on the Green with Kent Farrington and Gazelle capturing the top prize in the Scotiabank Cup 1.55m as the only clear round. Second place went to Kara Chad (CAN) on Bellinda, and third place was awarded to Peter Lutz (USA) on Robin de Ponthual. Victory in the Altagas Cup...

Kent Farrington Repeats Victory at Spruce Meadows ‘National’, Presented by Rolex

by Jump Media | 6/10/2016 9:18:55 AM

Kent Farrington has won the ATB Financial Cup four times, this year with Gazelle. (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB, Canada – For the second evening in a row, it was American Kent Farrington, ranked number six in the world, who led the highlight competition of the day with Gazelle. This time it was in the ATB Financial Cup 1.55m, where he topped Philipp Weishaupt (GER) on Chico 784 and Eric Lamaze (CAN) on Check Picobello Z. Lamaze won earlier in the day in the ATCO Challenge...

Spruce Meadows Summer Series Begins with Strong Competition at the ‘National’, Presented by Rolex

by Jump Media | 6/9/2016 10:18:06 AM

Kent Farrington and Gazelle won the Bantrel Cup 1.55m (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB, Canada – The Spruce Meadows Summer Series kicked off competition on Wednesday, June 8, with some of the best show jumpers in the world riding for top honors in the ‘National’, presented by Rolex. Kent Farrington (USA) won the highlight competition of the day, the Bantrel Cup 1.55m, with Gazelle. Conor Swail (IRL) and Cita were the fastest to capture the Erwin Hymer Group Cup 1....

McLain Ward Closes Out Devon Horse Show with Open Jumper Championship

by Phelps Media Group | 6/6/2016 9:44:15 AM

McLain Ward and Tina La Boheme (The Book, LLC) Devon, Pa. - On Friday, McLain Ward of Brewster, New York, was named the Longines World Number One in show jumping. He has spent the last week competing at the historic Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, and on Saturday night he captured his third victory, winning the $50,000 Idle Dice Open Jumper Stake aboard Tina La Boheme. Six entries advanced to the jump-off in the highlight event of the evening sponsored by Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine...

Phoenix Cooke and Skys Burnin Blue Bring Home Adult Jumper Championship at Devon Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group | 5/31/2016 9:34:29 AM

Phoenix Cooke and Skys Burnin Blue (Rebecca Walton/Phelps Media Group) Devon, Pa. - After a long road together, Phoenix Cooke and Skys Burnin Blue will bring home the best thing of all: a Devon blue ribbon. The pair produced the only double-clear effort in the $7,500 North American League Adult Amateur Jumper Classic at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. Their impressive performance was also good enough to earn the Adult Amateur Jumper Championship after two days of competition. "This is a...

Louise Serio and El Primero Top $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by The Gochman Family, at Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows

by Jump Media LLC | 5/21/2016 11:02:06 PM

Louise Serio and El Primero (The Book LLC) North Salem, N.Y. – Louise Serio of Kennett Square, PA, piloted El Primero to top call in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by The Gochman Family, on Saturday at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, running through May 22 at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. Highlighting competition on the Grand Prix Field, Lucy Deslauriers (USA) and Lisa Deslauriers' Hester captured the $15,000 Under 25 Grand Prix, presented by T...