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Ryan Wood Takes CCI*** Championship Title at Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event

by Classic Communications | 5/15/2016 8:05:08 PM

Ryan Wood and Powell (Shannon Brinkman) Allentown, N.J. - Ryan Wood (AUS) and Powell led from start to finish to take the championship title in the CCI*** at the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event (JFI), presented by BW Furlong & Associates on Sunday with a score of 46.0 penalties. Boyd Martin (USA) riding Welcome Shadow finished second and won the Gladstone National OpenTrophy as the leading US rider with 46.3 penalties. Canada's Jessica Phoenix was third with 49.2 penalties on...

Jenny Karazissis and Legacy Are Number One in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby

by Blenheim EquiSports | 5/14/2016 11:22:49 AM

Legacy and Jenny Karazissis (CapturedMomentPhotography.com) Del Mar, Calif. - On an ideal Del Mar afternoon, twenty-eight entries galloped onto the green grass field for the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. The four honorable judges included Carol Dean Porter and Chris Wynn as Panel One, and Jimmy Lee sat with Tony Scarlata for Panel Two. With four solid high options, flowing lines and a single oxer up the hill, the course designed by Thomas Hern of Plymouth, MA, covered the expanse of...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Ready for CDIO3* Odense

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/13/2016 4:30:28 PM

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for CDIO3* Odense (Carly Muma) Lexington, Ky. - The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team has settled in at the Odense Horse Festival sponsored by Ecco taking place in Denmark, May 14-16. The team of Katherine Bateson-Chandler, Susan Dutta, Jennifer Hoffmann, and Beatrice Marienau will compete in the CDIO3* Nations Cup competition led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover. The U.S. will go last in the order of seven nations as they aim for a solid performance....

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Ready for CDIO3* Odense

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/13/2016 4:00:18 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team has settled in at the Odense Horse Festival sponsored by Ecco taking place in Denmark, May 14-16. The team of Katherine Bateson-Chandler, Susan Dutta, Jennifer Hoffmann, and Beatrice Marienau will compete in the CDIO3* Nations Cup competition led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover. The U.S. will go last in the order of seven nations as they aim for a solid performance. The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for CDIO3* Odense (Carly Muma)...

Twelve Olympians Headline Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event

by Classic Communications | 5/13/2016 2:04:18 PM

Phillip Dutton and Z (Shannon Brinkman) Allentown, N.J. - Twelve Olympic riders headline the impressive list of entries at the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event (JFI) at the Horse Park of New Jersey this weekend. Olympians competing include Phillip Dutton (USA), Kim Severson (USA), Boyd Martin (USA), William Coleman (USA) Julie Richards (USA), Kyle Carter (CAN), Jessica Phoenix (CAN), Ian Roberts (CAN), Peter Barry (CAN), Leslie Law (GBR), Joe Meyer (NZL), and Ronald Zabala-Goetschel...

Devon Bridges and Amadeus Harmonize for the $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix Win

by Blenheim EquiSports | 5/13/2016 11:27:40 AM

Devon Bridges and Amadeus (CapturedMomentPhotography.com) Del Mar, Calif. - After fifty entries galloped on course in the $25,000 Markel Insurance 1.40m Welcome Grand Prix, twenty negotiated the track without fault. Second to last to go in the jump-off, Devon Bridges and ACE Equestrian's Amadeus topped some of the nation's most talented and experienced riders for a sweet and emotional victory. FEI course designer Oscar Soberon (MEX) took on an interesting challenge in today's class,...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Heads to CSIO5* La Baule

by USEF Communications Department | 5/12/2016 3:46:56 PM

La Baule, France – Members of the Short List for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team will compete this week in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO5* La Baule in France. The competition is a designated observation event as part of the selection process for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team will include Lucy Davis, Margie Engle, Lauren Hough, and Todd Minikus. The U.S. has drawn fifth in the...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Heads to CSIO5* La Baule

by USEF Communications Department | 5/12/2016 3:46:13 PM

La Baule, France – Members of the Short List for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team will compete this week in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO5* La Baule in France. The competition is a designated observation event as part of the selection process for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team will include Lucy Davis, Margie Engle, Lauren Hough, and Todd Minikus. The U.S. has drawn fifth in the...

Head and Sir Rockstar Excel at Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4*, Jung Clinches Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing Title

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/8/2016 2:50:15 PM

Badminton, Gloucestershire, England – The 2016 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4* came to an exciting conclusion on Sunday over Kelvin Bywater’s show jumping track. U.S. duo Libby Head and Sir Rockstar brought their wonderful weekend to a close by finishing in 31st place on a score of 89.4. Michael Jung (GER) made history by winning the $350,000 Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing after clinching the Badminton title with La Biosthetique-Sam FBW. Libby Head and Sir Rockstar...

Head and Sir Rockstar Shine on Cross-Country Day at Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/7/2016 2:17:38 PM

Badminton, Gloucestershire, England – It was an influential cross-country day at the 2016 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4* with 48 of 75 starters finishing Giuseppe Della Chiesa’s substantial track. Libby Head and Sir Rockstar were the top U.S. combination on Saturday in 33rd place, making light work of the track that caused problems for several veteran pairs. Libby Head and Sir Rockstar (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Head (Talbotton, Ga.) and her own Sir Rockstar looked...