Laura Kraut and Cedric scored top ribbons at the international horse show Jumping Chantilly 2012. Kraut also earned the Leading Lady Rider award. (Sydney Masters) Chantilly, France - Laura Kraut and Cedric continue to jump their way to the top of the European standings. The competition was fierce at the international horse show Jumping Chantilly France 2012 this past weekend. From July 19-22 the sport's most renowned riders picked up the reins to compete for the top prizes. Kraut guided...

Louise Serio and Corvine continue to lead the $15,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Rider Bonus standings as of Saturday, May 19, 2012, during the second derby in the series, held during the Kentucky Spring Classic. (Shawn McMillen Photography/PMG) Lexington KY - Professional rider Louise Serio continues to hold the lead after the second part of the 2012 $45,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby came to a conclusion on Saturday, May 19, 2012 during the Kentucky Spring Classic. The Hallway Feeds...

Reed Kessler leads the 2012 Hagyard Challenge Series Leading Rider Standings - pictured with Cylana - (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Lexington, KY - Young rider Reed Kessler of Lexington, KY, not only leads the U.S. Show Jumping Team Long List, but she has now claimed the top spot in the 2012 Hagyard Challenge Series, sponsored by the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. Consisting of seven grand prix classes to be held during the 2012 show series at the Kentucky Horse Park, the Hagyard Challenge Series...

Louise Serio and Corvine win the lead off $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Lexington, KY - The Kentucky Spring Horse Shows began on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, and one of the highlight events was the kick-off of the 2012 $45,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, sponsored by Hallway Feeds. The Hallway Feeds Series consists of six national hunter derby events to be held during the 2012...

Raeford, NC - Competitors in the USEF National Single Horse Championship set scorching paces through Richard Nicholl’s eight obstacle marathon course. Leading times through each obstacle dipped lower and lower as the afternoon went on. Sterling Graburn, Friday’s dressage leader, posted the quickest marathon score of the division; lengthening his overall lead and he heads into Sunday’s cone phase on a score of 116.33. Sterling Graburn and Ulano (Picsofyou.com) Graburn...

Bridgehampton, NY — In response to an unprecedented demand to ride in its two Lead Line classes, the Hampton Classic Horse Show has expanded its Lead Line division to accommodate an additional 25 entries. The 36th annual Hampton Classic, which takes place August 28 – September 4, hosts Lead Line classes for riders age 2-4 and age 5-7 on its Opening Day on Sunday, August 28. The Lead Line classes are held in the Classic’s famed Grand Prix Ring and are judged by three-time...

Will Faudree and Andromaque. (Emily Daily/USEA Photos.) Norwood, NC - It became a lovely day for cross-country in Norwood, NC, as the competitors in the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Advanced division took their trips around Captain Mark Phillips' course. Time became the ultimate determiner of standings at the end of the day as Will Faudree and Andromaque took the lead with a double-clear trip across the country. Aboard Jennifer Mosing's 10-year-old Thoroughbred mare, he finished the big rolling course...

The festival atmosphere started early as tailgaters prepared to welcome their expected guests. Tents were raised, tables set with colorful clothes topped with trays and baskets of food, coolers were filled with ice and beverages to keep everyone hydrated and happy during the warm day. With thousands of spectators expected, many arrived early to ensure a seat with a good view of the 80 some competitors who would fly though the obstacles. Volunteers took their places to wait patiently for the...

Al Cook. (Kathryn Clapp and Donnerkind.) Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is proud to announce that the SmartPak Adult Amateur Hunter Leading Rider for 2010 is Kathryn Clapp of Charlottesville, VA. Clapp earned the honor aboard her equine partner Donnerkind, a 16.1-hand dark brown Hannoverian owned by Thomas Bishop’s The Barracks Farm also in Charlotteville. Based on accumulative points during the 2010 competition year, the SmartPak Adult Amateur Hunter Ranking...

Oklahoma City, OK – November 26, 2010 – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) rolled into the second day of competition at the 2010 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show being held through December 4 at Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. Friday’s runs consisted of the first go, second section of the $170,000 added NRHA Open Futurity. Dell Hendricks took over the Level 4 Open division lead with a pace-setting 223. The NRHA Million Dollar Rider from...