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Jeffery Welles and Broken Heart Claim First in $75,000 AIG Grand Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson V

by HITS, Inc. | 7/27/2015 2:40:45 PM

(c) ESI Photography Jeffery Welles and Broken Heart, owned by Herbert Sambol, go clean over a HITS Endurance jump in the $75,000 AIG Grand Prix on Sunday at HITS-on-the-Hudson V. SAUGERTIES, New York - July 27, 2015 - Jeffery Welles and Broken Heart went fourth in a five-horse jump-off and shaved more than a second off the leading time to win Sunday’s $75,000 AIG Grand Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson V. “He’s 9-years-old, but he’s very green,” said Welles, of...

Van Konynenburg and Claessens Capture Grand Champion Titles at US Junior Hunter National Championship West Coast

by USEF Communications Department | 7/22/2015 2:28:28 PM

Kaitlyn Van Konyenburg and Wish List (Captured Moment Photography) Del Mar, Calif. - The 2015 US Junior Hunter National Championship West Coast came to a close on Tuesday, following two days of competition at Del Mar Horse Park. More than 50 of the country’s top juniors headed to the championship to complete three phases in front of the judging panel of Bucky Reynolds, Scott Williamson, and Chris Wynne over Joe Lombardo-designed Classic Round and Handy Hunter courses, which both counted...

U.S. Dressage Heads to CDIO5* Hagen

by USEF Communications Department | 7/8/2015 3:59:04 PM

Hagen, Germany - The United States will be well represented by a strong contingent at the CDIO5* Hagen in Hagen, Germany, from July 8-12. Located in western Germany, Hagen hosts top international dressage competition in the big stadium at Hof Kasselmann. The 2015 event will be contested by four dynamic pairs from the U.S.: Shelly Francis and Patricia Stempel’s Doktor, Charlotte Jorst and Kastel Denmark’s Kastel’s Nintendo, Arlene Page and her own Woodstock, and Kathleen Raine...

Leslie Howard and Lennox Lewis 2 Top $210,000 Cenovus Energy Classic Derby

by Lauren Fisher | 7/5/2015 9:35:06 PM

Leslie Howard and Lennox Lewis 2 © Spruce Meadows Media Services Calgary, AB, Canada – July 5, 2015 – Spruce Meadows hosted the final day of competition in its ‘North American’ Tournament CSI 5* on Sunday with a win for USA’s Leslie Howard and Lennox Lewis 2 in the $210,000 Cenovus Energy Classic Derby. Earlier in the day, McLain Ward (USA) and HH Carlos Z won the $85,000 Enbridge Cup 1.50m. Howard and 16-year-old Lennox Lewis 2 (an Oldenburg gelding by Loreatus x...

Hunter Holloway Dominates in the Juniors at Summer in the Rockies IV

by Cat Allen | 7/5/2015 12:39:59 AM

Hunter Holloway was the big winner in the Junior Hunters at Summer in the Rockies IV (c) Flying Horse Photography Parker, CO - July 4, 2015 - Competition continued today at the Colorado Horse Park, and saw many spectators and riders alike sporting red, white, and blue in celebration of Independence Day. Many of the horses had different variations of red, white, and blue yarn added to their show braids, and made for a great way to spend a holiday, especially for Hunter Holloway, who rode...

Chenoa McElvain and Coco Colette Claim $20,000 Colorado Horse Park Open Welcome Stake at Summer in the Rockies IV

by Cat Allen | 7/2/2015 10:42:46 PM

Chenoa McElvain and Coco Colette (c) Flying Horse Photography July 2, 2015 - Parker, CO - The Colorado Horse Park (CHP) saw another sunny day of competition in its manicured rings overlooking the iconic Rocky Mountains on Thursday. Continuing competition for Summer in the Rockies IV, the $20,000 Colorado Horse Park Open Welcome Stake saw 29 entries contest a complex course designed by Marina Azevedo. Competition for the week continues through Sunday, July 5. The time allowed for the Welcome...

USEF Names Athletes for Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team at CSIO5* Falsterbo and CSIO5* Mannheim

by USEF Communications Department | 7/2/2015 4:30:37 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the following athletes have been named to Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team competing in FEI Nations Cup events at CSIO5* Falsterbo and CSIO5* Mannheim. Robert Ridland will serve as the Chef d'Equipe at both events. The following athletes will represent the U.S. in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO5* Falsterbo, July 9-12 in Falsterbo, Sweden: Heather Caristo-Williams (Saugerties, N.Y.) Kirsten Coe...

Tom Foley Saves The Best For Last in the $34,000 1.50m FEI Speed Stake To Start Off Tryon Summer 2

by Tryon International | 7/2/2015 9:57:36 AM

Sarah Segal and Cantara 59 ©BarryKosterPhotography Mill Spring, NC - July 1, 2015 - Competition at Tryon Summer 2 began today with a strong showing by Ireland's Tom Foley aboard 2005 Swedish Warmblood mare, Beluga, owned by Spy Coast Farm, LLC. The duo kicked off the week with a win in the $34,000 1.50m Speed Stake hosted at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), the first of three FEI classes to be held throughout the duration of the competition week. Tryon Summer 2 will continue...

E.S. Finou 4 and Vale Capture the $35, 000 Classic Grand Prix, presented by EMO Week II Atlanta Summer Classics!

by The Classic Company | 6/21/2015 2:51:47 PM

Equi-Sport, LLC's E.S. Finou 4 and Vale fly over a jump in the Olympic Arena yesterday on their way to the winner's circle. Atlanta, Georgia - June 21, 2015 - Atlanta was jumping last night when the $35,000 Classic Company Grand Prix, presented by EMO took to the Olympic Arena before a sold out VIP tent and a spectator lined arena. The course was designed by notable Olympic Course Designer Steve Stephens of Palmetto, Florida. Stephens is a USEF licensed hunter course designer, 4* FEI course...

Jumping for Joy...And Money!

by Germantown Charity Horse Show | 5/13/2015 10:31:32 AM

Germantown, Tenn. - June 2-6 at the Germantown Charity Horse Show the jumpers will be out in full force to win big bucks. Every night of the week starting at 5:00 PM there will be fierce competition for money culminating in the $25,000 Grand Prix on Saturday. The pros will be here to jump as high and fast as necessary to take home the prize money so generously donated by our sponsors. On Tuesday the week starts with the $5000.00 Hunter/Jumper Versatility Challenge. There are two rounds to this...