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Lucy Davis wins the Longines Grand Prix in Rotterdam

by CHIO Rotterdamn News | 6/21/2015 12:00:31 PM

Rotterdam, Netherlands June 21, 2015 - After a nail biting jump-off with 16 riders competing for victory, first place went to the American Lucy Davis and her 11 year old gelding Barron who rode a staggering 39.49 sec, almost 0.4 seconds faster than the number two Daniel Deusser (GER) with Cornet d’Amour. The best Dutchman riding this afternoon was Leopold van Asten on VDL Groep Zidane finishing in 11th place. In the jump-off 12 combinations finished without fault. The American, who only...

U.S. Dressage Builds on Performances at Hagen and Rotterdam

by USEF Communications Department | 6/19/2015 6:09:39 PM

Rotterdam, The Netherlands & Hagen, Germany - United States dressage athletes continued to fare well in CDI3*, CDIU25, and CDIOY competition today at both Rotterdam in The Netherlands and Hagen in Germany. At Rotterdam, Shelly Francis and Patricia Stempel's Danilo received a score of 70.480% to garner eighth place in the CDI3* Grand Prix. Also in contention were Brian Hafner on Rebecca Hafner and his own Lombardo LHF, who placed in eleventh on a score of 66.229%, and Arlene Page and her...

USEF Land Rover Grant Recipients Montgomery and Loughan Glen Set for Luhmühlen CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 6/17/2015 2:41:40 PM

Salzhausen, Germany – A strong field of 38 international combinations are ready for the Luhmühlen CCI4* presented by DHL following the first horse inspection on Wednesday. Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen (Libby Law Photography) Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen received a USEF Land Rover Competition Grant to compete at the prestigious competition. Based in England since late 2012, Montgomery (Tetbury, England) and Jessica Montgomery, Kathryn Kraft, and Holly and William...

Kent Farrington and Gazelle Triumph in $126,000 Scotiabank Cup at Spruce Meadows

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/12/2015 11:59:26 AM

Calgary, AB, Canada – June 12, 2015 – Spruce Meadows hosted the second day of competition at its ‘Continental’ Tournament CSI 5* on Friday with world-class show jumping featured in the Meadows on the Green. The highlight $126,000 Scotiabank Cup 1.55m was held in the evening with a win for USA’s Kent Farrington aboard the nine-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare, Gazelle (Kashmir van Shuttershof x Indoctro). McLain Ward (USA) and HH Azur finished second, and Pablo...

Spooner Wins it All on Final Day of ‘National’ Tournament CSI 5*, Presented by Rolex

by Spruce Meadows | 6/8/2015 11:41:45 AM

Calgary, AB, Canada – June 7, 2015 – The ‘National’ Tournament CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, concluded at Spruce Meadows on Sunday with a clean sweep for USA’s Richard Spooner in both of the day’s features competitions. Spooner began the day with a win in the $40,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup 1.45m aboard his own Chivas Z and continued on to victory in the $210,000 CNOOC Nexen Cup 1.50m Derby aboard Show Jumping Syndication International’s...

Farrington and Voyeur Excel in $400,000 RBC Grand Prix, Presented by Rolex

by Spruce Meadows | 6/8/2015 11:13:53 AM

Calgary, AB, Canada – June 6, 2015 – Saturday at Spruce Meadows was packed with excitement and a full house of spectators as two of the highlight events of the 2015 ‘National’ Tournament, presented by Rolex, were held. Continuing a fantastic winning streak, Kent Farrington (USA) raced to victory on top horse Voyeur to win the $400,000 RBC Grand Prix, presented by Rolex. Reed Kessler (USA) finished second with Cylana and Jaime Azcarraga (MEX) placed third aboard Anton....

Kentucky Reining Cup 2015 Breaking Records in the Blue Grass

by Alden Corrigan for HorsePower, Inc. | 4/27/2015 4:25:51 PM

2015 Freestyle World Champion Laura Sumrall & Wimpys Top Model (©Waltenberry) Lexington, Ky. - The 5th annual Kentucky Reining Cup held in conjunction with the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event was one for the record books. Attendance at the event increased by a whopping 50% over the previous (a World Equestrian Games qualifying year), while the online broadcasts via USEFNetwork.com and iEquine.com were seen by over 50,000 viewers from all 50 states and 39 countries around the world. The top...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Takes the Win at Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan

by Leah Oliveto | 4/24/2015 8:35:18 PM

Xalapa, Mexico –The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team took an emphatic win today in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the U.S. team of Candice King riding Kismet 50, Callan Solem riding VDL Wizard, Ali Wolff riding Casall, and Brianne Goutal riding Nice de Prissey stood atop the podium on the strength impressive jumping efforts, including a double clear round from Wolff. The U.S. has now clinched the North and Central America...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Takes the Win at Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan

by Leah Oliveto | 4/24/2015 6:37:59 PM

Ali Wolff and Casall (photo by Anwar Esquivel) Xalapa, Mexico – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team took an emphatic win today in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the U.S. team of Candice King riding Kismet 50, Callan Solem riding VDL Wizard, Ali Wolff riding Casall, and Brianne Goutal riding Nice de Prissey stood atop the podium on the strength impressive jumping efforts, including a double clear round from Wolff. The U.S....

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Named for Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan, Draws Second

by Helen Murray | 4/23/2015 1:51:58 PM

Xalapa, Mexico – Having drawn second in the order of four teams, the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team is set for a strong performance in Friday’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the U.S. team looks to earn valuable points in qualifying in this second North American qualifier for the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Final in September in Barcelona, Spain. The following combinations will represent the Hermès U.S. Show...