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Six Days of World-Class Competition Ahead at PFHA Grand National Championship Show

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/15/2019 8:45:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2019 Paso Fino Horse Association's (PFHA) Grand National Championship Show kicks off on Monday, September 16, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga. The Grand National delivers six days of world-class competition featuring the best Paso Fino horses in the nation. From September 16-21, professional, amateur, and youth riders will exhibit these unique, naturally gaited horses, all competing for the glory of winning the title of champion. Last year, the...

Saddlebreds, Hackney Ponies, and Road Horses Trot into Freedom Hall for the 2017 World’s Championship Horse Show

by Julian McPeak, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/22/2017 11:00:00 AM

Louisville, Ky. – Experience the excitement of the American Saddlebred , the Hackney Pony , and Road Horses at the World’s Championship Horse Show this week in Louisville, Ky., at the world-renowned Kentucky State Fair. This exciting event kicked off Saturday, August 19, and runs through Saturday, August 26. Attracting spectators and exhibitors from around the world, nearly 2,000 horses will compete in historic Freedom Hall for over $1 million in awards during the seven-day event....

Land Rover Competition Grant Recipients Martin and Shamwari 4 Jump to Third Place at Luhmuhlen CCI4*

by Helen Murray | 6/15/2014 10:35:18 AM

Luhmuhlen, Germany - Clear rounds were at a premium on Sunday in the final phase of the Luhmuhlen CCI4* over Heiko Wahlers’ 13-obstacle track. Of the 31 combinations that went forward into the show jumping, only three competitors were able to jump faultlessly. Leading the way for the American contingent were Land Rover Competition Grant recipients Boyd Martin and Shamwari, 4 who continued their Boyd Martin and Shamwari 4 (Shannon Brinkman) climb up the leaderboard, finishing the...

U.S. Riders Shine on Cross Country Day at Luhmuhlen CCI4*

by USEF Communications Department | 6/14/2014 3:40:03 PM

L Boyd Martin and Shamwari 4 (Shannon Brinkman Photo) uhmuhlen, Germany – The riders representing the U.S. rose to the occasion on Saturday tackling Captain Mark Phillips’ 6,500m 29-fence cross country course with ease. Land Rover Competition Grant recipients Boyd Martin and Shamwari 4 looked like a true partnership, adding no time penalties to their dressage score of 47.80 to move up to seventh place. Martin (Cochranville, Pa.) and Shamwari 4 Syndicate LLC's 12-year-old...

U.S. Lands Two in Top 12 at Conclusion of Dressage at Luhmuhlen CCI4*

by Helen Murray | 6/13/2014 2:04:50 PM

Luhmuhlen, Germany - The United States produced strong performances in the first phase of competition at the Luhmuhlen CCI4* landing two riders in the top 12. Land Rover Competition Grant recipients Boyd Martin and Shamwari 4 scored 47.8 from the Ground Jury of Gillian Rolton, Ernst Topp, and Alain James and will head out onto Captain Mark Phillips’ cross country course in 12th place. Boyd Martin and Shamwari 4 (Stockimageservices.com) Martin (Cochranville, Pa.) has spent much of the...

U.S. Storms to Fourth Place at 2013 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs

by Helen Murray | 9/1/2013 11:35:01 AM

Topolcianky, Slovakia - The 2013 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs came to a conclusion Sunday with the cones phase, as Team and Individual medals were on the line. The United States produced determined, polished efforts in the final phase to climb the leaderboard and finish in fourth place in the team standings. The U.S. completed the week on a final score of 303.25 to finish five points out of Bronze medal position. Additionally, all three American drivers finished the championship in...

U.S. Team in Eighth at the 2013 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs Following the Marathon

by Helen Murray | 8/31/2013 2:10:56 PM

Misdee Wrigley-Miller is leading the U.S. effort in Slovakia (Rinaldo de Craen/decraen.com) Topolcianky, Slovakia - The marathon phase at the 2013 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs saw a great shake-up of the leaderboard on Saturday. The U.S. team now stands eighth following the completion of two phases of competition on a score of 287.8. Hungary has moved into Gold medal position on a score of 245.9, the team from Germany is now second with a two phase total of 250.7, with Austria...

U.S. Team Stands Fourth, Wrigley-Miller Fifth Following the Dressage at the 2013 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs

by Helen Murray | 8/30/2013 12:20:34 PM

Topolcianky, Slovakia - The second day of dressage at the 2013 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs came to a conclusion on Friday with the latter half of competitors performing their tests. Following the completion of the first phase of the championship, the U.S. stands in fourth place on a score of 94, just 0.9 of a point out of podium position. Misdee Wrigley-Miller (Lakewood Ranch, FL) was the sole U.S. representative on Friday, charging into fifth place individually. The 2013 USEF...

U.S. Team Looking Strong Heading into 2013 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs

by USEF Communications Department | 8/28/2013 11:15:04 AM

Lexington, KY - The United States heads to Topolcianky, Slovakia, this week to secure a podium finish at the 2013 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs. The U.S. will be represented by three talented drivers at the bi-annual championship, which in 2013 is hosted at the National Stud Farm Topolcianky and runs August 28-September 1. All three members of the U.S. team were part of the fourth-place effort at CAIO Riesenbeck at the beginning of August. Misdee Wrigley-Miller (Lakewood Ranch, FL)...

U.S. Nations Cup Team Ready in Bratislava

by USEF Communications Department | 8/1/2013 11:40:22 AM

Lexington, KY - Five top horse-and-rider combinations will represent the U.S. at the CSIO3* Bratislava, August 1-4, in Bratislava, Slovakia. Kirsten Coe, Meagan Nusz, Catherine Pasmore, Quentin Judge, and Paige Johnson hope to produce strong performances and claim a win in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup. The U.S. has drawn eighth in the order for the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup on Friday. Four of the five following combinations will represent the U.S. in the feature class of the CSIO3* Bratislava....