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Dutton Does it Again at Wits End

by Joanie Morris | 10/4/2007 9:45:00 AM

Mansfield, ON, Canada - If Phillip Dutton keeps up this winning business, they'll have to stop him at the Canadian border next year so that someone else can have a shot at winning. For the second year in a row Dutton, from West Grove, PA was the overall winner at the Wits End CIC-W*** in Mansfield, ON September 28-30. Last year he won the event riding Tru Luck and this year he was partnered with Acorn Hill Farm's handsome chestnut gelding Woodburn, who was previously successful with Emily...

Sweden Sends Out the Big Guns for the Final Assault in the Samsung Super League with FEI

by By Louise Parkes | 9/13/2007 2:37:00 PM

The Swedish team will be coming out with all guns blazing for the final of the 2007 Samsung Super League with FEI series, which takes place in Barcelona, Spain, next Sunday. An unfortunate afternoon at the second-last leg in Dublin last month saw them bringing up the rear, and they go into Sunday's decider at the bottom of the series leaderboard knowing that nothing short of a strong performance can save them from relegation. Ironically it seems that the Irish, who lost out in a valiant battle...

Dressage at Devon Educational Series

by By Christine DeHerrera | 9/13/2007 12:34:00 PM

Please join for this exciting series of free, informative lectures located in the Devon Club during Dressage at Devon. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Admission to these educational events is included in your general admission ticket or exhibitors’ pass. Visit www.dressageatdevon.org for directions and other general information. Friday, September 28 Stem Cells and the Equine Athlete, an Overview of an Exciting New Science 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. This session will be an overview of...

Mad Dog Jen’s Mad Journey to Louisville

by Stacey Meier | 8/24/2007 5:55:00 PM

From a Press Release by Daniel Rieffer , Communications Manager, American Saddlebred Horse Association Louisville, Kentucky - Jen Raynes’ heart of gold led her to Louisville. She ran into a parent of an ASHA junior member at a horse show in Scottsdale, Arizona, who convinced her to donate her time and talent to create a painting for the AHSA Annual Auction. She’s known as “Mad Dog” Jen, and she’s experienced absolute madness since leaving California Tuesday morning to get to the World’s...

USEF Announces New Partnership with EquiFit as the "Official Performance Horse Boot and Leg Wear of the USEF" and Sponsor of the North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships

by Stacey Meier | 8/22/2007 4:57:00 PM

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces a multi-year partnership with EquiFit, Inc, as the “Official Performance Horse Boot and Leg Wear of the USEF” which began with their sponsorship at the CN North American Junior and Young Riders Championship (NAJYRC) presented by Gotham North and UlcerGard. Known for their innovative approach to horse care, EquiFit focuses on giving riders and their horses the most competitive edge by using state-of-the-art materials in...

Elizabeth Boone and Magic BB Win the 2007 Adequan/USEF National Pony Jumper Individual Championship; 2007 Wild Horsefeathers/USEF Pony Hunter Finals Underway

by Stacey Meier with additional reporting by Joanie Morris | 8/18/2007 10:55:00 PM

Elizabeth Boone and Magic BB took the Gold medal at the 2007 Adequan/USEF National Pony Individual Championship. (Mary Phelps/PhelpsPhotos.com ) Lexington, KY- Continuing the momentum of the previous evening, Day Four of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Pony Finals included an evening of fast-paced show jumping by the top 19 riders in the Adequan/USEF National Pony Individual Championship. After the jump off, it was Elizabeth Boone who went triple-clear to win the Gold medal on...

2007 USEF Pony Finals National Championships Underway at the Kentucky Horse Park

by By Stacey Meier | 8/16/2007 9:28:00 AM

Victoria Colvin and Cortina, winners of the Medium Model Pony class. (Phelpsphoto.com) Lexington, KY— The 40th anniversary of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Pony Finals National Championships began as a hot one with near 100 degree temperatures, but the young competitors didn’t seem to notice as they entered their first day of competition at the Kentucky Horse Park, August 15-19. The USEF Pony Finals continues its 40-year consecutive run as the most prestigious and...

USET Foundation's Equestrian Application to 2008 Rose Parade Accepted; Olympians in Three Disciplines Will Ride on New Year's Day Before Millions

by By Phelps Media Group | 8/9/2007 3:41:00 PM

The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation's Equestrian Application to field a squad of 12 Olympic riders in the 2008 Rose Parade has been officially accepted by the Equestrian Committee of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. The USET Foundation will select four Olympians from each of the three Olympic disciplines (dressage, show jumping and eventing) to ride in the 119th Rose Parade on January 1, 2008, in Pasadena, CA. The USET Foundation squad will lead the floral float entered by the...

Karen O’Connor to Appear on NBC’s Today Show

by Joanie Morris | 8/7/2007 10:47:00 AM

Karen O'Connor and Theodore O'Connor on Their Way to Pan Am Gold! (Diana DeRosa) Lexington, KY - Karen O’Connor, two-time Olympic medalist and recent double gold medalist at the Pan American Games, will appear on the Today Show in New York City on August 8. Riding the amazing pony, Theodore O’Connor, the three-day event rider bested a field of very talented horses and riders and led the U.S. team to gold medal honors in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The popular morning show runs from 7a.m....

US Region 7 Wins Young Riders Dressage Team Gold at CN North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships, Presented by Gotham North and UlcerGard

by Joanie Morris | 8/3/2007 11:35:00 AM

Lexington, VA—August 1, 2007—US Region 7 won the first Gold Medal of the 2007 CN North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships (NAJYRC), presented by Gotham North and UlcerGard, when they won the Young Riders Dressage Team Championship. The 2007 NAJYRC is being held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA, July 31 – August 5. Region 7 received a team score of 204.223 points to claim the win over Silver Medalist Region 2 who totaled 202.578 points and Bronze...