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Scott Stewart Sweeps Four of Five Professional Hunter Championship Titles at CP National Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group | 10/28/2015 10:45:52 AM

Scott Stewart and Catch Me (Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - No one has won the Leading Hunter Rider title at the CP National Horse Show more than Scott Stewart, and on Wednesday at the Kentucky Horse Park he did it again. Stewart rode to division championships in the First Year Green Hunters, the Green Conformation Hunters, the Regular Conformation Hunters and the High Performance Hunters before also claiming the Grand Hunter Championship and Leading Hunter Rider titles. "I have some age...

Ruppel Finishes Challenging Cross-Country Track at Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/24/2015 3:47:57 PM

Pau, France – A tough cross-country day at Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4* proved influential for the 47 combinations that started the phase. U.S. combination Katie Ruppel and Houdini completed Pierre Michelet’s challenging track and head into Sunday’s show jumping phase in 38th place. Katie Ruppel and Houdini (Libby Law Photography) Ruppel (Anthony, Fla.) and her own Houdini gained valuable experience at Pau on cross-country day, crossing through the finish flags at the end...

U.S. Team Gives Their All at 2015 FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders and Juniors

by Dana Rossmeier | 10/24/2015 2:30:21 PM

Santo Domingo, Chile – The U.S. team put forth a great effort Friday during the 2015 FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders and Juniors. Leading the way for the U.S. was Mary Kathryn Clark (Eatonton, Ga.) who finished 21st with a time of 7:32:37. Clark, who rode her own Questafir, a 2004 Arabian gelding, had a personal best finish in these championships after placing 37th in 2011. Mary Cathryn Clark and Questafir (Becky Pearman Photography) The remaining members of the U.S....

U.S. Team Ready for 2015 FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders and Juniors

by Dana Rossmeier | 10/22/2015 2:55:34 PM

Santo Domingo, Chile – Five talented combinations will represent the United States at the 2015 FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders and Juniors on Friday, October 23, at Tricao Park. Young Riders and Juniors World Endurance Championship veterans Mary Kathryn Clark (Eatonton, Ga.) and Christina Kimery (Bixby, Okla.) will lead Katie Baldino (Marietta, Ga.), Mallory Capps (Cumming, Ga.), and Maria Muzzio (Clifton, Va.) on the 120 km course against riders from 15 nations. USEF...

Smith and Coleman Victorious in The Dutta Corp./USEF Three- and Two-Star Eventing National Championships

by From the USEF Communications Department | 10/18/2015 6:18:02 PM

Elkton, Md. - The final day at The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International saw National Champions crowned in both The Dutta Corp./USEF Three- and Two-Star Eventing National Championships. Taking on the Sally Ike-designed show jumping course, 56 combinations contested the final day of the CCI2*, while the CCI3* saw a field of 37. Winning her first USEF National Championship title, Tamra Smith and Mai Baum led from the start and secured the win today in the CCI3*. Also maintaining the top spot on the...

Stafford and PVF Peace of Mind Claim 2015 USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship Title at Hermitage Classic CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/18/2015 3:42:14 PM

Goshen, Ky. – Suzy Stafford led the field of seven combinations in the 2015 USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship from start to finish with PVF Peace of Mind at the Hermitage Classic CDE, finishing on a final score of 128.97. With three Single Pony National Championship titles (2004, 2008, and 2009) to her name, Stafford claimed her first Single Horse National Champion title. The top three on the leaderboard remained unchanged throughout the competition with Leslie Berndl and...

Stafford Stands Atop USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship Leaderboard after Dressage Phase at Hermitage Classic CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/16/2015 9:30:07 PM

Goshen, Ky. – A windy fall day at the Hermitage Classic CDE saw the seven drivers in the 2015 USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship perform their dressage tests. Suzy Stafford led the way with PVF Peace of Mind following the first day of competition with sights set on her first Single Horse National Champion title. For their efforts, the Ground Jury of Debbie Banfield (USA), Dr. Klaus Christ (GER), Marie de Ronde-Oudemans (NED), Marsoe LaRose (CAN), and Sarah Mullins (IRL),...

Conor Swail is Swift in the Amalaya CSI3* Speed Cup - Abrahamson, De Sousa, Granato and Ashe Also Collect Awards

by Classic Communications | 10/10/2015 11:04:18 AM

Conor Swail and Viva Colombia (SEL Photography) Lexington, Ky. - October 10, 2015 - On a tremendous Day Two at the Split Rock Jumping Tour's Bourbon International, Conor Swail made it two-for-two when he picked up the win in the $35,000 Amalaya CSI3* Speed Cup. Thirty-five horses vied for the top prize over a 1.45m course where not only speed was needed to go clean. FEI course designer Anthony D'Ambrosio set a technical track with some light jumps and stride options, and less than half...

Weber Claims 12th USEF Four-in-Hand Driving National Championship at Kentucky Classic CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/4/2015 5:45:24 PM

Lexington, Ky. –The 2015 USEF Four-in-Hand Driving National Championship started out cold and rainy, but was warm and sunny for Sunday’s cones phase in the Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park. The lovely day set the stage for Chester Weber to win his 12th USEF Four-in-Hand Driving National Championship title, leading the division from start to finish during the Kentucky Classic CDE. The field of four competitors demonstrated great driving throughout the competition and is...

Developing Show Jumpers Ready for Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East

by USEF Communications Department | 10/2/2015 10:51:35 AM

Gladstone, N.J. - The future stars of U.S. show jumping will be tested this weekend as 61 top junior and young riders meet for the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East taking place October 3-4. The event will be held at the United States Equestrian Team Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, N.J. Judges and course designers Candice King and Chrystine Tauber, both from Wellington, Fla., will put the field through an intense four-phase competition designed to prepare...