McLain Ward hoists the winning trophy with Brian Shkrobot, Vice President Regulatory & Controller, ATCO Pipelines Calgary, AB, Canada – June 4, 2015 - Spruce Meadows 'National' Tournament CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, continued with its second day of competition on Thursday featuring world-class show jumping in Calgary, AB, Canada. The day’s big win went to Venezuela’s Andres Rodriguez and Darlon van Groenhove in the $85,000 ATB Financial Cup 1.55m. McLain Ward (USA)...

The Woodside Vaulters "Woodside of Oz" Squad (Jerry Yang) Hollister, Calif. - The third annual Pacific Cup CVI took place at the lovely Gilroy Gaits in Hollister, Calif. As in the past years, the Pacific Cup CVI offered competition at all levels, 1*, 2*, and 3*, as well as Children's, Juniors, and Seniors. This year there was an especially large entry in the beginning levels, and the Junior events, drawing vaulters and horses from around the U.S. and Canada (New Jersey, Texas, Colorado,...

Beat Mändli and Zander (The Book LLC) North Salem, N.Y. – Beat Mändli (SUI) is experiencing the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows for the first time this week and got off to an impressive start. He and Grant Road Partners, LLC's Zander topped a 12-horse jump-off to win the $35,000 New York Welcome Stake, presented by Old Salem Farm. The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows run May 5-10 and May 12-17 at the picturesque Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The shows feature over 130...

Lexington, Ky. - For the second year, Cargill's Nutrena® brand Para-Reining Event will be part of the Kentucky Reining Cup, held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. on April 24-25. "We are thrilled to once again host Para-Reining at the Kentucky Reining Cup," said Brad Ettleman, president of HorsePower, Inc., producer of the Kentucky Reining Cup. "The Para-Reining movement is gaining ground day by day and we’re 100% supportive. We feel riders of all types should be able...

Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 look to earn final World Cup qualifying scores during this week's California Dreaming Productions' CDI competition. (Terri Miller) Veteran U.S. Dressage Team member Steffen Peters will lead a star-studded field of international competitors this week at California Dreaming Productions' Capistrano Dressage International CDI-W/Y/J/U-25, being held March 19 - 22 at the beautiful Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano, site of the 2004 and 2008 U.S....

Kris Killam and Mandy Killam's Black Diamond win Thursday's $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at HITS Ocala (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - Kris Killam, of Naples, Florida, won Thursday night’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix riding his wife Mandy Killam’s 13-year-old Selle Français gelding, Black Diamond. Killam topped a field of 32 with several riders showing on multiple horses. Ten moved on to the jump-off. Andre Thieme, of Germany, was the first to attempt the short course and set...

Allison Brock and Rosevelt (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Allison Brock (USA) and Rosevelt captured another win this season at AGDF, topping the FEI Grand Prix CDI 3* class, presented by Havensafe Farm, scoring a 71.600%. Lara Griffith (GBR) and Rubin Al Asad followed in second with a 71.020%, and Shelly Francis (USA) and Danilo came in third receiving a 69.540%. Brock and Rosevelt added another Grand Prix victory to their string, as the pair also captured a win in the AGDF 1 FEI Grand...

Vinton Karrasch on Coral Reef Follow Me II (ESI Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Vinton Karrasch, of Rancho Santa Fe, California, flew 2,500 miles to compete at HITS Desert Circuit IV, the first of two Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Cup qualifying weeks at the HITS Desert Circuit. His effort paid off as Karrasch won the first FEI class of the week, the $34,000 HITS Desert Classic, presented by OSPHOS®, on Thursday, riding Coral Reef Follow Me II, a 10-year-old...

Darragh Kenny and Picolo (SportFot) Wellington, Fla. - In the International Arena at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Friday, Darragh Kenny (IRL) took the top two spots in the $34,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m speed class aboard Oakland Ventures LLC's Picolo and Toffolon Partners LLC's Gatsby. Guilherme Jorge (BRA) set the track for Friday's 1.45m with 51 competitors and 23 clear rounds. Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Artisan Farms LLC's Melody des Hayettes Z set the leading...

Aaron Vale and Quidam's Good Luck jump clear in Sunday's $50,000 Equine Couture/Tuff Rider Grand Prix at HITS Ocala (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - HITS regular Aaron Vale of Williston, Florida, turned on the afterburners in the $50,000 Equine Couture/TuffRider Grand Prix jump-off Sunday to knock out the competition and win the class on Troy Glaus’ Quidam’s Good Luck. Forty-five horses competed in the first round over a course designed by Manuel Esparza of Mexico City, Mexico....