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Mallory Vale and Mi Phone Win $15,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic

by Classic Communications | 10/17/2015 11:06:34 AM

Mallory Vale and Mi Phone Win $15,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic (Al Cook - www.alcookphoto.com) Harrisburg, Pa. -- Mallory Vale of Williston, FL, and Mi Phone turned in the only clean round to claim the win in the $15,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, sponsored by The Doubleday Foundation, at the 70th Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, PA. A field of 19 horses tried the 12-jump, 15-effort 1.45m course designed by Michel...

SEC Upset Highlights an Exciting NCEA Weekend

by Andrew Minnick | 2/4/2013 12:27:32 PM

A big weekend of NCEA competition had its share of upsets and near misses. At the end of it a few things seem certain: there will be a change at the top of the next NCEA Coaches Poll, and there will be plenty of competitive drama leading up to the NCEA National Championship in April. No.3 University of Georgia def. No.1 South Carolina University 11-8 The Gamecocks stole one from the Bulldogs in Bishop during the fall season. On Saturday the Bulldogs stole one back on the South Carolina home...

World Dressage Masters Palm Beach Defending Champion Steffen Peters arrives in Florida

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 1/23/2012 9:00:21 AM

Wellington, FL - January 22, 2012 - Steffen Peters, Champion of the 2011 World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach, arrived in Wellington, Florida on Saturday evening. Ravel, Akiko Yamazaki's 14 year old KWPN gelding with which Peters swept to WDM victory in both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle last March, arrived by air from California on Thursday. While in Florida, Peters is based at Two Swans Farm, the home of WDM Palm Beach Ambassador...

Stars Line Up for Five USEF National Championships at 2008 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions

by Gillian Ellis | 6/18/2008 12:47:00 PM

Lexington, KY - Five USEF National Champions will be crowned after two weekends of dressage competition in San Juan Capistrano, CA June 21-22 and June 27-29. Always an exciting competition Kassandra Barteau and Gabriella (PhelpsPhotos.com) amongst the nation’s best dressage riders, this year the National Grand Prix Dressage Championship is also the USEF Selection Trials for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team in Dressage. The best horses and riders in each division are coming from across the...

From Prix to Ponies at June Classic III

by Blenheim EquiSports | 6/27/2016 4:14:10 PM

Mandy Porter and Milano (McCool) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - Whether attending as a competitor or a spectator, Blenheim EquiSports offered something fun for everyone at the June Classic III. From taking quizzes and enjoying cupcakes and ice cream, to a Six Bar class that went to 1.80m with a teenage champion, as well as continuing popular classes, series and championships, it was a week of big winners. Mandy Porter and Milano Master the $30,000 Markel Insurance 1.40m Grand Prix; Delaney Flynn...

McLain Ward and HH Carols Z Zip to Victory in $35,000 Welcome Stake at Inaugural CP Wellington Masters

by Phelps Media Group | 2/4/2016 5:59:55 PM

McLain Ward and HH Carlos Z (Rebecca Walont/PhelpsSports.com) Wellington, Fla. - The saying "if you build it, they will come," rang true on the opening day of the CP Wellington Masters, presented by Sovaro™. Deeridge Farms, owned by the Jacobs Family, opened up its private facility to an international field of horses and athletes for the inaugural event, which began with the $35,000 Welcome Stake. Forty-eight of the world's top athletes competed for the top honors, but it was the...

Sarah Scarnechia and Win Vision Prove Sure Bet During the $5,000 High Junior/Amateur-Owner Gambler's Choice

by Kendall Bierer | 6/19/2015 9:11:18 PM

Sarah Scarnechia and Win Vision capture the $5,000 High Junior/Amateur-Owner Gambler's Choice, sponsored by Wisconsin Equine. Wayne, IL - June 19, 2015 - Despite just moving up from the Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers, Sarah Scarnechia and Win Vision have only found success. Showing in only her second High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper class of her career, she took a gamble in the Grand Prix Ring during the Showplace Productions Spring Spectacular III. As all bettors know, without risk there is...

Chamberlain and Bergeron Claim Freestyle Gold, Eventing Cross Coutnry Finishes at 2014 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championship presented by Gotham North

by USEF Communications Department | 7/19/2014 11:15:18 PM

Lexington, Ky. – On Saturday, dressage riders competed for their Freestyle Individual medals in the Rolex Stadium at the 2014 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC). In the USDF/Platinum Performance North American Junior and Young Riders' Dressage Championship Catherine Chamberlain (Region 7) and Verdicci won their second Individual Gold medal of the week in the Young Rider division. Camille Bergeron (Canada/Qubec/Alberta)...

USEF Announces Top Five Finalists in the Farnam®/Platform™ USEF Horse of the Year; Voting Now Available Online

by By Kristyn Kay | 12/19/2007 10:12:00 AM

The tally has just begun, and your votes will be an integral part of deciding which of the nation’s leading equines will be named the Farnam®/Platform™ USEF Horse of the Year. Merely weeks away from the 2008 USEF Annual Meeting, all heads are turning to five finalists in anticipation of which horse will be adorned with the title of Horse of the Year—one of the most prestigious awards the USEF bestows. This year’s winner will join dressage superstar Brentina (2005...

Steffen Peters and Floriano Finish in Sixth in Musical Freestyle; Amy Tryon Sits Atop Americans Going into Sunday’s Eventing Final; Vaulting’s Megan Benjamin Leads Women Overall

by By Jeannie Blancq Putney and Brian Sosby | 8/26/2006 6:16:00 AM

Steffen Peters finished fourth yesterday in the grand prix special with a 75.200%, just out of the medals. They finished sixth tonight in the musical freestyle on a score of 78.600%. (Bob Langrish) Crowds were spilling out of the 2006 World Equestrian Games on Saturday, with record crowds jamming not only the dressage freestyle, but the cross-country course, as well as the show grounds. Across the day, more than 44,000 fans of eventing were on-hand; 40,000 tickets were sold (and 60,000 were on...