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California's Young Horse Talent on Display During Dressage at Flintridge CDI*/Y/J

by Yellow Horse Marketing for Cornerstone Event Management | 6/1/2011 1:17:25 PM

John and Lisa Seger of Markel Insurance present the Markel/USEF 5-Year-Old Western Selection Trial championship ribbon to Sabine Schut-Kery and Sanceo (Photo courtesy of Genia Ply Photography). Burbank, CA - Young dressage horses were the stars of the weekend in the historic and pastoral setting of the Flintridge Riding Club for Dressage at Flintridge CDI*/Y/J, May 26-29, 2011 in La Cañada-Flintridge, CA. As host of the Markel/USEF Young Horse Western Selection Trial for the FEI/WBFSH...

Americans Young Riders and Junior Riders On a Roll at CSIOJY Bonheiden - Young Riders Ready for Nations Cup

by USEF Communications Department | 5/20/2011 3:00:33 PM

Lexington, KY - The U.S. show jumping program turns its focus to Belgium this week as the Young Riders and Junior Riders tackle the CSIOJY Bonheiden, with the Young Riders jumping in the first Young Rider Nations Cup of the USEF European Young Rider Tour. The Nations Cup gets underway on Saturday at 5:30 PM CEST, the U.S. Team will jump third. The US Juniors and Young Riders Ready for Action in Belgium (Photo USEF Archives) The U.S. will be represented by the following four riders in...

USEF Names Team for First Three CSIOs of 2011 Meydan FEI Nations Cup Series

by Joanie Morris | 4/6/2011 10:53:00 AM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the following horse/rider combinations to represent the United States on the first USEF Tour of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup Series. These horse/rider combinations were selected based on the Friday, April 1, 2011 Rolex/USEF Show Jumping Ranking List. Tour #1 Name/Age/Hometown/Horse/Age/Breed/Sex/Owner Margie Engle/53/Wellington, FL/Indigo/11/Dutch Warmblood/Gelding/Garber, Griese, Hidden Creek Farm & Gladewinds Farm Rich...

FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Week 11 Wrap-Up

by Equestrian Sport Productions | 3/28/2011 11:01:00 AM

Wellington, FL - The 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) had a very full and exciting week of competition during week 11. The FTI WEF hosts the best that the sports of show jumping, hunters, and equitation have to offer in 12 rings of competition. Laura Kraut and Cedric Capture $500,000 FTI Consulting Finale Grand Prix, CSI 5* The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center experienced one of its biggest crowds ever on Saturday night as more than 7,000 spectators filled the stands to watch...

FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Week Ten Wrap-Up: March 16-20, 2011

by Equestrian Sport Productions | 3/21/2011 3:41:00 PM

Wellington, FL - The tenth week of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) has come to a close at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The FTI WEF hosts the best that the sports of show jumping, hunters, and equitation have to offer in 12 rings of competition. In addition to competition, the FTI WEF hosts many exciting activities. See what you can do in the upcoming weeks! What You Should Know for Week 10 of the FTI WEF $500,000 FTI Consulting Finale Grand Prix - Saturday, March 26...

Nick Skelton and Big Star Continue to Shine in $78,000 Pennfield Feeds Grand Prix, CSI 2*

by Jennifer Wood and Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood | 3/20/2011 3:13:00 PM

Nick Skelton and Big Star. (Photo by Sportfot©.) Wellington, FL - Week 10 of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded with two great events at The Stadium, the grass field venue at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Nick Skelton (GBR) and Big Star, owned by Beverly and Gary Widdowson, notched another big win this circuit by taking the top prize in the $78,000 Pennfield Feeds Grand Prix, CSI 2*. The FTI Winter Equestrian Festival's feature event, the $500,000 FTI...

Natalya Jarczyk Brings Home the Blue in the $15,000 Marshall & Sterling Child/Adult Jumper Classic at HITS Ocala

by HITS Media | 3/1/2011 2:23:00 PM

Natalya Jarczyk and Frivole Des Pres. (ESI Photography©.) Ocala, FL - The crowd was red hot on Saturday night at HITS Post Time Farm as Natalya Jarczyk and her own Frivole Des Pres captured the $15,000 Marshall & Sterling Child/Adult Jumper Classic. Exhibitors, family and friends filled the stands and The Overlook VIP Club to support one of HITS Ocala's most coveted events. The $15,000 Marshall & Sterling Child/Adult Jumper Classic is one of the most anticipated events of the Ocala...

FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Week Five Wrap-Up: February 9-13, 2011

by Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC | 2/14/2011 2:41:00 PM

Wellington, FL - February 14, 2011 - The fifth week of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) has concluded at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, and another week of fantastic competition was held. The FTI WEF hosts the best that the sports of show jumping, hunters and equitation have to offer in 12 rings of competition. $150,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix presented by Spy Coast Farm An exciting jump-off topped off a fantastic class on Saturday evening in the $150,000 FEI World...

FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Week Two Wrap-Up: January 19-23, 2011

by Equestrian Sport Productions | 1/24/2011 11:06:00 AM

Wellington, FL - January 24, 2011 - The second week of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued successfully at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. In addition to 12 rings of hunter, jumper, and equitation competition, there was plenty happening on the grounds. Here are upcoming events at the FTI WEF: Exhibitor Party at the White Horse Tavern, sponsored by Equine Couture/Tuff Rider- Friday, January 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pick up your ticket at the stabling office or in...

2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Week Nine Wrap-Up

by By Jennifer Wood and Clara Lindner | 3/18/2010 12:07:00 PM

Photo by Randi Muster (Daisy Farish aboard Ballou in the Small Pony Hunters.) The 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) Week Nine, held March 10-14, 2010, featured many winners in the equitation, hunters, and jumpers, including the leader in the $200,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix, CSI***, presented by CN. The week nine title sponsor was CN. Double H Farm's Night Train sped to the win with Olympic Gold medalist Rodrigo Pessoa of Brazil in the $200,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix, CSI***,...