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Hannah Isop and Red Ryder Lead the Way in $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by The Gochman Family, Quentin Judge and HH Dark De La Hart Win $20,000 Speed Derby of North Salem, presented by Miller Motorcars

by Lindsay Brock for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/16/2015 8:09:54 PM

Hannah Isop and Red Ryder (The Book LLC) North Salem, NY – May 16, 2015 – Hannah Isop of Pawling, NY, won her first-ever hunter derby at The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows today in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by The Gochman Family aboard Tracy Freels' Red Ryder. Highlighting the action from The Grand Prix Field, Quentin Judge and Double H Farm's HH Dark De La Hart took blue in their second speed derby of the two-week circuit, the $20,000 Speed...

Kristen Vanderveen Wraps up Colorado Summer Circuit With Big Win in the $50,000 Parker Adventist Hospital Grand Prix

by Christine DeHerrera/Equestrian Sports Promotions | 7/29/2011 9:39:25 AM

Kim Vanderveen earned the top prize money in the $50,000 Parker Adventist Hospital Grand Prix during week six of the Colorado Summer Circuit (Photo: Flying Horse Photography). Parker, CO — Kristen Vanderveen made her trip from Wellington, FL, worthwhile when she capped three weeks in Colorado with a win in the $50,000 Parker Adventist Hospital Grand Prix. The six-week Colorado Summer Circuit ended with a bang, complete with Military Appreciation Day, a visit from...

Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC, Announces 2009 Year-End Awards

by Equestrian Sport Promotions | 12/7/2009 4:04:00 PM

Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP), LLC, announced the 2009 year-end awards. The year-end awards banquet took place at the International Club at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Saturday, December 6, 2009. 2009 ESP Final Points For Year-End Awards (Rider Name-Final Points) 11 and Under Equitation 1. Camila Conesa 169.5 2. Hannah Patten 157.5 3. Brett Burlington 46 4. Hayley Iannotti 33 5. Maxwell Beaumont 22.5 6. Jonathan Jimenez 22 12-14 Equitation 1. Gillian...

Peters Maintains his Lead in the Intermediaire I National Dressage Championship; Leibler Cruises to National Young Rider Dressage Championship; and Cyprus Wins Inaugural National Pony Rider Championship at 2011 Collecting Gaits/USEF Dressage Championships

by Joanie Morris | 9/10/2011 9:28:55 PM

Steffen Peters and Weltino's Magic. Photo: SusanJStickle.com. Gladstone, NJ - The third day of the 2011 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions meant the second day of the USEF Intermediaire I National Dressage Championship. The results remained unchanged as Steffen Peters won his third class in a row taking the top spot in the Intermediaire I test on Weltino's Magic with a score of 76.421%. He fought back from a couple of mistakes early on and overcame a couple of...

2009 Performance Horse Registry’s Silver Stirrup Champions Announced

by By Ken Ball | 12/30/2009 2:43:00 PM

The final shows have been posted and the 2009 Performance Horse Registry’s (PHR) Silver Stirrup Award winners have been announced. One of the Hunter winners include Krishna Buyalos’s beautiful two-year-old filly, Outstanding. This bay filly is by Popeye K and out of Delilah. She was bred in California by Leslie Nelson. She is the winner of the Hunter Breeding Award. The Anglo-Trakehner gelding Unbelievable (Zarr x Rhapsody II) took home the award for the best Green Working Hunter. The Jumper...

Five-Year-Old Selten HW and Four-Year-Old Aesthete Crowned Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Champions for 2009; Cabana Boy Leads USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championship presented by the Dutta Corporation and Performance Sales International

by Jennifer Keeler | 8/22/2009 10:17:00 PM

Chris Hickey and Cabana Boy (Photo by Mary Phelps ) Wayne, IL – Crowds hurried to the entrance of Lamplight Equestrian as the day started early with the first phase of the USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championship presented by the Dutta Corporation and Performance Sales International. Christopher Hickey and “Cabana Boy” did not disappoint, and were rewarded by judges Linda Zang, Hilda Gurney and Maryal Barnett for their efforts. This two-time Young Horse National...

US Equestrian Announces Change to U.S. Endurance Team for FEI Endurance World Championship Young Riders and Juniors

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/12/2023 10:10:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. -- US Equestrian has announced the combinations selected for the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders and Juniors will now compete as individuals on September 2 in Castelsagrat, France, due to a combination withdrawal. The U.S. will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion with support from Dr. Olivia Rudolphi as veterinarian. Fine Cut Gold, a 2011 Arabian mare owned by Valerie Kanavy and Wendy MacCoubrey, and ridden by Alex Shampoe (Colorado Springs, Colo.), has...

John Pearce Finishes First and Second in the $30,000 Colorado Circuit Opener Grand Prix Presented by Nutrena

by Christine DeHerrera/Equestrian Sports Promotions | 7/11/2011 8:30:00 AM

John Pearce and Son of a Gun bested a jump-off field of seven competitors to win the $30,000 Colorado Circuit Opener Grand Prix Presented by Nutrena (Flying Horse Photography). Parker, CO — Seven horses and riders returned for the second round over the Peter Holmes-designed course in the $30,000 Colorado Circuit Opener Grand Prix Presented by Nutrena. Twenty-five horses and riders started in the featured event on Saturday July 9, 2011 during week four of the...

USA’s Zone 4 Dominates Junior and Young Rider Show Jumping Competition at Gotham North FEI North American Youth Championships, presented by USHJA

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/13/2021 10:18:00 PM

Gotham North FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships, presented by USHJA, saw its third day of competition in Traverse City, Michigan Friday, August 13. Junior and Young Rider athletes took to their second day of team competition as they battled it out for their shot at the top of the podium. The United States’ Zone 4, led by Chef d’Equipe Kim Land, continued to rack up the gold medals, as they topped both the $35,000 Junior Team Final, presented by Grand Traverse Resort and...

AON/USHJA National Championships Wrap Up in Las Vegas

by Edited Press Release from the United States Hunter Jumper Association | 11/21/2018 11:11:00 AM

Las Vegas, Nev. – The United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) hosted the first ever AON/USHJA National Championships at The Las Vegas National CSI4*-W from November 13-18. Throughout the week, USHJA members earned national championship titles, participated in free educational seminars, and enjoyed the electric Las Vegas atmosphere. The inaugural event hosted riders as they vied for national championship titles and the 26 medals, 1,450 ribbons, 34 horse coolers, 70 sponsor awards,...