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Québec Original Grand Prix: Lucy Deslauriers is Unbeatable

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/25/2016 1:07:45 PM

Bromont, Quebec - July 25, 2016 -Young Lucy Deslauriers and her mount Hester excelled in the Québec Original Grand Prix on Sunday, July 24 at the end of the first week of the 2016 International Bromont, where three countries were represented. Lucy Deslauriers and Hester. Photo By: Tom von kap Herr. Expecting the Best Designed by renowned course designer Venezuelan Leopoldo Palacios, the course was very challenging. With 13 obstacles for 16 efforts, including a double combination as well...

Mario Deslauriers Wins Modified Grand Prix at International Bromont

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/24/2016 1:28:21 PM

Bromont, Quebec - July 24, 2016 -On Saturday, Bromont's favorite son, Mario Deslauriers, once again pleased the crowd by winning the Modified Grand Prix event at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park during the International Bromont CSI2*. Mario Deslauriers and Curo. Photo By Tom von kap Herr. 28 Pairs Start Out The Modified Grand Prix event had 28 horse and rider combinations competing, including Mario Deslauriers, his daughter Lucy as well as the winner of the FEI opening event of July...

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...

Longines Masters of Los Angeles Announces Class Schedule with Four Days of Heart-Pounding Equestrian Competition

by Longines Masters of Los Angeles | 7/19/2016 10:17:46 AM

Los Angeles, Calif. – Kicking off the Longines Masters Series season II, the American leg of the Grand Slam Indoor of show jumping—The Longines Masters of Los Angeles—will host the world’s top riders and horses to compete during four days of high-powered, fast-paced equestrian sport, September 29-October 2, 2016. Highlights of this year’s event will include the Longines Speed Challenge, Gold Cup, Pro-Am Style and Competition for Charity, and more, culminating with...

Ali Wolff and Caya Gallop to Glory in $35,000 1.45m Horseware® Ireland Speed Stake CSI 4*

by Tryon International Equestrian Center | 7/16/2016 10:01:13 AM

Ali Wolff and Caya (Liz Crawley Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - Ali Wolff (USA) and Caya dominated in today's $35,000 1.45m Horseware® Ireland Speed Stake CSI4* at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), exemplifying speed and agility with a remarkable time of 61.42 seconds.Trailing not far behind Wolff and earning second place honors was Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Famoso D Ive Z with a time of 62.81 seconds, also winners this week in the $35,000 Horseware® Ireland Opener...

A New Crop of Champions Crowned at National Dressage Pony Cup in Kentucky

by Jennifer Keeler, Yellow Horse Marketing | 7/11/2016 12:05:46 PM

Competitors like Faith Green and her Quarter Horse Dusters Legacy were awash with ribbons at the 2016 National Dressage Pony Cup. (John Borys) “I’m so happy we decided to make the trip, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with my pony. This has been so much fun!” These words were heard from juniors to elder adults ranging in experience from dressage newcomers to hardworking amateurs and international High Performance professionals who gathered at the National Dressage Pony...

Hannah Heidegger and Ohlala Z Rise to Top of $60,000 Ariat® Grand Prix at SIR IV

by Colorado Horse Park | 7/6/2016 3:03:09 PM

Hannah Heidegger and Ohlala Z (Sportfot) Parker, Colo. - The $60,000 Ariat® Grand Prix was dominated by Ohlala Z piloted by Hannah Heidegger of Malibu, CA, as the duo topped the class with a jump off time of 36.691 seconds at Summer in the Rockies (SIR) IV at The Colorado Horse Park (CHP). Second place honors were awarded to Lochinvar, owned and ridden by Matt Cyphert of Northlake, TX, with a time of 37.227 seconds, while last week's winners The Dude, ridden by Will Simpson of Westlake...

Bright Start for TJ O'Mara in Equitation Divisions at Devon Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group | 5/26/2016 10:35:27 PM

TJ O'Mara and Kaskade (Lauren Baker/Phelps Media Group) Devon, Pa. - As the sun rose over the Dixon Oval, TJ O'Mara rode into the ring ready to make the most of his final junior season at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. The rising talent did just that, riding away with his first blue ribbon in the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search. O'Mara was also awarded the Honey Craven Perpetual Memorial Trophy for delivering the highest-scoring round in the Talent Search....

Todd Minikus and Quality Girl Prevail in $35,000 Welcome Speed CSI3* at Kentucky Spring Classic

by Phelps Media Group | 5/18/2016 10:57:43 PM

Todd Minikus and Quality Girl won the $35,000 Welcome Speed CSI3* to kick-off the Kentucky Spring Classic. (Taylor Renner/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - Speed was the name of the game Wednesday afternoon as the Kentucky Spring Classic kicked off with the $35,000 Welcome Speed CSI3* in the Rolex Stadium with Todd Minikus (USA) and Quality Girl, owned by the Quality Group, racing around the speed course in a time of 65.530 seconds to take the top prize. Thirty-six horse and rider...

Great Competition and Special Events Conclude the 71st Annual Del Mar National Horse Show

by West Palms Events | 5/9/2016 12:17:33 AM

Jenny Karazissis, Richard Spooner and Chris Pratt Take Home the Blues in Special Weekend Classes The historic Del Mar National Horse Show , May 3-8, 2016, held numerous special classes and events throughout the week of competition. A few of the classes and divisions held throughout the week include: Jenny Karazissis and Felix win the USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Del Mar National Horse Show Photo by Rick Osteen Photography World Champion Hunter Rider, North American Junior Young Rider...