Gothenburg, Sweden – The quest for the 2016 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final championship title continued tonight in the Scandinavium Arena at the Gothenburg Horse Show. Prized World Cup points were up for grabs as 33 combinations went head-to-head over the Santiago Varela Ullastres-designed course with seven returning for the jump-off. The U.S. sent Peter Lutz forward to the jump-off, where he finished seventh. Lutz surged up the leaderboard on the strength of this...

Theault two-horse horsebox Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Stadium European Horseboxes is now the Official Horsebox of the USEF. Stadium European Horseboxes, owned and operated by the distributors of Theault-America, John and Mona Paradis, will provide use of its products to U.S. teams prior to and during National Championships and tours. In addition, USEF members who purchase products through USEF Perks will receive an upgrade and a...

Ocala, FL (March 19, 2016): Riders went head-to-head for a shot at the winning title and the lion's share in Ocala Week IX's $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome and $25,000 SmartPak Grand (C) ESI PHOTOGRAPHY David Beisel and Cumana on their way to a $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome win. Prix. $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome David Beisel of Goshen, Ohio, gave a lesson in turning and burning on his way to victory in the $1,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome to kick off the penultimate week at HITS...

Thermal, Calif. - The curtain closed on Week VII of the HITS Desert Circuit as Grand Prix riders took a final weekend of competition to prepare for the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix in Week VIII. Riders and horses vied for a winning title in Sunday's $50,000 Card Flex Grand Prix and Saturday's $15,000 UltrOz Jumper. Karl Cook and Tembla on their way to a $50,000 Card Flex Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) $50,000 Card Flex Grand Prix Desert Circuit VII came to a close on Sunday as riders...

New Albany, Ohio – For the fourth consecutive year, the North American Riders Group (NARG) has named The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day the #1 Specialty Equestrian Event in North America. The Classic was recognized as best-in-class among an impressive group of events that included the Trump Invitational at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida and the Rolex Central Park Horse Show in the heart of New York City. “When we developed The Classic 19 years...

Wellington, Fla. - The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center's International Arena hosted some of the world's top youth athletes as CSIO Wellington continued with FEI Nations Cup competition for Young Riders, Juniors, and Children. The future stars of the sport were tested over the Steve Stephens-designed courses with round one for the three divisions taking place in the afternoon, immediately followed by the second rounds under the lights. The U.S. teams proved their mettle as the...

Ocala, Fla. - Week VII of the Ocala Winter Circuit kicked off with the $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome and the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix. Aaron Vale and Carlo on their way to a $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome win. (ESI Photography) $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome Williston’s own Aaron Vale, riding Carlo, owned by Amatoville Enterprises, topped the leaderboard in Wednesday’s $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome with a double clear round in a blazing-fast 33.220 seconds. Course designer...

Ocala, FL (March 1, 2016): A big day for jumper exhibitors commenced on Sunday as Week VI of the Ocala Winter Circuit came to a close. Horses and riders battled it out for winning titles and a piece of the prize purses at HITS Post Time Farm. $50,000 HITS Grand Prix A plethora of talented starters filled the Order of Go as the crowd descended upon Ocala Horse Properties Stadium to witness who would conquer the course set by Danny Foster of Ontario, Canada and take home the crown in the $50,000...

2016 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team (Betty Tucker) New Orleans, La. - In preparation for the 2016 Saddle Seat World Cup, the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team attended its first training session at Cascade Stables in New Orleans, La. This training session was the first time the athletes and coaches could come together to work and train as a team. It also afforded athletes the opportunity to prepare for World Cup competition by riding multiple horses unfamiliar to them, just as they will at the...

Thermal, Calif. - As the big-money, jumper classes commenced during Ocala Week VI, horses and riders prepared to compete for the victory in Wednesday’s $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome and Thursday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix. Amanda Flint and VDL Wittinger came out on top of the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix and Mattias Tromp aboard KM Whatever RV took home the blue in the $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome. Mattias Tromp and KM Whatever RV on their way to a $2,500 Brook Ledge Open...