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Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Celebrates Silver Anniversary

by By Cynthia Madden | 4/19/2006 2:56:38 PM

The Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry (NFHR) announces a national event scheduled for October 12-15, 2006, in Winona, MN, at the Minnesota Equestrian Center. The event marks the 25th anniversary of the NFHR and showcases the breed's versatility. The four-day celebration features an NFHR evaluation, horse show, Stallion Row and Presentation, "An Evening of Dancing with Fjord Horses" performance, seminars and demonstrations. The Norwegian Fjord Horse Association representatives from Norway, Holland,...

Dressage at Devon to Host First Class for Four-Year-Old Horses

by By Sally Silverman | 7/25/2005 9:47:00 AM

The 31st Annual Dressage at Devon Horse Show will host a new dressage class for four-year-old horses. It is the first time that such a class has been offered in North America. The class will be held on Friday, September 30. Dressage at Devon opens on Tuesday, September 27, and runs through Sunday, October 2, at the Devon Horse Show grounds in Devon, PA. The four-year-old class was created as a new class of the North American Breeder's Futurity (NABF), which began at Dressage at Devon three...

American Morgan Horse Assocation Convention a Success

by By the American Morgan Horse Association | 3/17/2005 11:49:00 AM

The annual convention of the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) was a resounding success. Nearly 350 people went west to enjoy this week-long event held in Phoenix, AZ, February 7-12, 2005. The week was filled with exciting demonstrations and captivating seminars, as well as the AMHA Board of Directors quarterly meeting. The annual stallion service auction brought in more than $50,000, which for the most part goes to support the Association’s ten regional shows. At the Board of Directors...

Does Your Business Get Deep Discounts Through USEF? HomeAndStable.com Does. Your Business Can Too.

by By Sarah Lane | 11/10/2004 11:40:41 AM

When Tim and Michelle Hackbardt launched their new online business, www.homeandstable.com , in August of 2004, they knew they’d need a good reliable shipping service to get products out to their customers. FedEx was the natural choice—and when they learned their business could help the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) at the same time, it sealed the deal. “It’s a three way win,” says Tim, co-founder of www.homeandstable.com . “Every product that gets shipped out—a portion of the...

Kelli Cruciotti Crowned Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series Champion

by Starting Gate Communications | 3/26/2016 4:26:21 PM

Wellington, Florida – Kelli Cruciotti of Parker, CO, was crowned the Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series Champion following the final event held Saturday, March 26, at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Kelli Cruciotti of Parker, CO, claimed the 2016 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series Championship riding Chamonix H. Photo by Starting Gate Communications Wellington, FL. Seven events offering a total of $170,000 in prize money comprised this year’s Artisan Farms Under 25...

Kirsten Coe and Baronez Beat the Field in $30,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 7

by Lauren Fisher and Laura Cardon for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/21/2013 9:05:56 PM

Kirsten Coe and Baronez (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - Week seven of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival, sponsored by Hermès, continued on Thursday in Wellington, FL, with the $30,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 7 featured on the grass derby field at The Stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). American duo Kirsten Coe and Ilan Ferder's Baronez were the winners of the class with the only double clear round in a jump-off of five...

AMHA Announces Participation in UPHA Program

by American Morgan Horse Association | 1/10/2012 2:15:00 PM

Shelburne, VT — The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to announce its participation in the Equestrian Life “Learn to Ride and Drive in Style" campaign. Joining forces with the United Professional Horseman’s Association, American Saddlebred Horse Association and American Hackney Horse Society, AMHA is working to increase awareness of saddle seat riding and driving. Equestrian Life.com has partnered with the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA), American...

Northern California Show Draws Crowds and High Caliber Riders

by By Marnye Langer | 11/16/2009 12:17:00 PM

World class show jumpers vied for $75,000 in prize money, thousands of fans packed into the stands, flags from many countries hanging overhead, and a JumboTron showed highlights and tracked the results. Is it Las Vegas or Los Angeles? Neither; it is Sacramento, and it is the only show jumping competition of this caliber in Northern California: The Sacramento International Horse Show at Murieta Equestrian Complex in Rancho Murieta, CA, which was held November 3-8. Rudy Leone started the show in...

2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Competition Begins with Great Expectations

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/11/2012 5:00:00 PM

Cian O'Connor and Everything Capture First G&C Farm 1.45m Jumper Victory Wellington, FL - The FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) kicked off competition today with hunter/jumper classes in 10 rings. In the International Arena, Olympian Cian O'Connor (IRL) scored the first win of the season with Everything, owned by Abdulla Humaid Al Muhairi, in the G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers. The first week of the FTI WEF runs through Sunday, January 15, and is sponsored by Surpass....

Ryan Genn Wins $30,000 D-BRAIDER Cherry Capital Classic Grand Prix in Traverse City

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/31/2011 10:11:51 AM

Ryan Genn and Marlo win the $30,000 D-BRAIDER Cherry Capital Classic Grand Prix in Traverse City (Photo: Katie Anich/PMG). Traverse City, MI - Saturday night's all right for riding, especially if you're a member of the talented Genn family. In tonight's $30,000 D-BRAIDER Cherry Capital Classic Open Jumper Grand Prix at Horse Shows by the Bay, Ryan Genn made winning a family affair by taking home the prestigious top honors. Genn's father, Wilhelm Genn, won last week's Grand...