Once an actual “village,” a series of buildings and stalls requiring 22 people to set up, the Paso Fino Village is now a miniature version of this extraordinary display. The Village is designed to give visitors an overview of the Paso Fino horse. Each year, the Village travels to horse expos, trade shows, fairs, rodeos and many other venues to promote the breed. Paso Fino owners, trainers, and breeders are always on hand to provide clarity and additional information about the Paso...

Will Simpson and Carlsson vom Dach (Shannon Brinkman) Hong Kong, China – The US show jumpers looked happy to stretch their legs tonight in the first Individual Qualifier. The main arena was turned over from a dressage ring to Grand Prix course tonight at Sha Tin as the jumping horses finally got a chance to play. 73 horses went to task over a beautiful course designed by Leopoldo Palacios and Steve Stephens. The US was the only nation with three double clear rounds. McLain Ward was the...

Hong Kong, China – Steffen Peters, the anchor rider for the US Team, did everything he could to coax a brilliant performance out of Ravel to secure the team bronze medal. Courtney King-Dye and Mythilus (Shannon Brinkman) Peters really went for broke and finished the first Individual Qualifier in 10th place individually on a 70.00%, which wasn’t quite good enough for a team medal after teammate Debbie McDonald had a completely uncharacteristic performance on Brentina. Ravel, who is...

Roosendaal, The Netherlands – Three athletes who are members of the Dressage Squad for European Observation Events will compete at CDI4* Roosendaal, The Netherlands, June 3-5. The competition is a designated observation event as part of the selection process for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Dressage Team. With two observation events remaining before the selection of the U.S. Olympic Dressage Team, Laura Graves, Steffen Peters, and Guenter Seidel will aim for solid performances in an event full...

Wellington, Fla. - CSIO Wellington came to a close with the Grand Prix for Children, Juniors, Young Riders, and Seniors taking place in Palm Beach International Equestrian Center's International Arena. Topping the $10,000 Young Rider Grand Prix presented by Hollow Creek Farm was Victoria Colvin, who earned the win with a lightning fast jump-off round aboard Zidane. Victoria Colvin and Zidane (Sportfot) A field of 13 top Young Riders took on the Steve Stephens-designed track with six...

Lexington, Ky. – The top drivers in the country kicked off the 2016 season this weekend at the Little Everglades CDE in Dade City, Fla. The CAI2* divisions served as Selection Trials for Four-in-Hand and Single Horse drivers aiming for the 2016 FEI World Driving Championships. Nifty Hamilton climbed the leaderboard to win the CAI2*-H1 division, while Chester Weber led from start to finish to win the CAI2*-H4 division. Nifty Hamilton (Picsofyou.com) Hamilton (Alva, Fla.) had a solid...

Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 earned a personal best score in the CDI Grand Prix test on the first day of the LA Winter Dressage CDI-W (Terri Miller) Burbank, Calif. – With glorious sunshine and soaring spirits, the West Coast’s 2016 Olympic Games qualifying season got off to a flying start on the first day of California Dreaming Productions’ Los Angeles Winter Dressage CDI-W/Y/J/U-25 as former Olympian and U.S. Team favorite Steffen Peters of San Diego dominated the Grand...

Adrienne Iverson and Fandango HX sail to a $25,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix win at HITS Ocala (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - On Monday, March 23, the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium will host the iconic Great American $1 Million Grand Prix, but first, Hunters had their day in the sun for the $25,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix. Spectators remained on the edge of their seats as it all came down to the last round of the day when Fandango HX, owned by Redfield Farms, piloted by Adrienne Iverson of Toronto,...

Dominus and Jim Anderson (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Over two days of competition Jim Anderson, from New York City, dominated the Camping World Adult Amateur Hunter 50 and Over section B with Maria Takacs' horse, Dominus. Anderson guided Dominus to a first, second and two thirds over fences to finish as division champions. Laurie Stevens rode her own Santiago to reserve champion honors. Stevens and Santiago had a first and second over fences, paired with a third place in the under saddle....

Harrisburg, Pa. - The Amateur Owner riders were dressed to impress in their shadbelly coats at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show as riders sailed over the 3'6" courses and vied for the prestigious championship titles. Grand Amateur Owner Hunter Champion Golden Rule and Stephanie Danhakl (Al Cook - alcookphoto.com) GOLDEN RULE, owned and ridden by Stephanie Danhakl of Pacific Palisades, Calif., received the high honor and was crowned Grand Amateur Owner Hunter Champion. The pair dominated...