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USEF Weekend Preview February 29, 2012

by The USEF Communications Department | 2/29/2012 4:52:16 PM

Major Equestrian competitions attended by US athletes, both domestic and overseas, are listed in this weekly preview. Please look below to find competition listings by discipline* and breed. We hope you will follow the competitions that most interest you, but check the USEF Week in Review on Monday for a report of any top finishes by US Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only FEI competitions within the USA and international FEI competitions in...

USEF Weekend Preview February 23, 2012

by The USEF Communications Department | 2/23/2012 12:14:15 PM

Major Equestrian competitions attended by US athletes, both domestic and overseas, are listed in this weekly preview. Please look below to find competition listings by discipline* and breed. We hope you will follow the competitions that most interest you, but check the USEF Week in Review on Monday for a report of any top finishes by US Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only FEI competitions within the USA and international FEI competitions in...

Helen Lenahan Awarded the Mrs. A.C. Randolph Owners Legacy Award

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 12/12/2011 10:24:00 PM

Helen Lenahan's participation and dedication to the equestrian sport has been nothing short of amazing, she was awarded the Mrs. A.C. Randolph Owners Legacy Award at the USHJA Evening of Equestrians Program. Photo courtesy of the USHJA. Buffalo, NY - The 2011 United States Hunter Jumper Association Evening of Equestrians Program sponsored by the USHJA Foundation, honored the top riders, owners and trainers on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, LA. SBS Farms'...

Jacobs, Kelly, Turilli, and Smith Top Final Standings In The 2011 Show Jumping Hall Of Fame Jumper Classic Series

by Classic Communications | 12/1/2011 7:53:35 AM

Lexington, KY - Charlie Jacobs, Christina Kelly, Josephina Nor-Lantzman, and Lauren Croquenois emerged as champions in the regular season of the 2011 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series conducted its 2011 series with classes at approximately 100 horse shows across the nation, giving competitors an abundance of opportunities to accumulate points throughout the year. The Series featured separate divisions for amateur-owner and...

Mountain A Wins North American Endurance Team Challenge

by Leah Oliveto | 9/29/2011 4:36:58 PM

Lexington, KY - Taking place across the rugged terrain of California's Cascade Mountains, the 2011 North American Endurance Team Challenge drew 10 teams from the U.S. and Canada race for medals. In addition, five individuals representing four countries vied for individual honors. Finishing in a combined time of 31:07:13, Mountain A took the Team Gold medal. Doug Swingley aboard Pal of Mine lead the team effort, riding into three of five vet checks in the lead, he finished in a time of...

U.S. Team in Third Heading into the Marathon in Lipica

by USEF Communications Department | 9/23/2011 2:12:46 PM

Lexington, KY- The American drivers were on a mission Friday at the FEI World Pony Driving Championships in Lipica, Slovenia. After the completion of the driven dressage, held over two days, the US stands in third place in the Team Championship behind Germany and The Netherlands heading into the Marathon. Individual honors are also well within reach, as four of the US drivers currently are in top seven positions within their respective championships. Friday morning saw the completion of the...

U.S. Drivers Ready for FEI World Driving Championships in Slovenia

by Helen Murray | 9/20/2011 3:31:13 PM

Lexington, KY - The U.S. brings a wealth of championship experience to Lipica, Slovenia, this week for the FEI World Driving Championships. The seven drivers that will represent the U.S. have competed in a total of 13 World Driving Championships and have claimed 14 USEF National Championships as a group. Miranda Cadwell, Shelly Temple, Laurie Astegiano, Lisa Stroud, and Suzy Stafford were all members of the Bronze medal-winning U.S. team in Dorthelyst, Denmark, in 2005 and look to add to their...

118 Years of History in the Making on Boston Common

by Anne Canny Wargo | 8/26/2011 4:40:39 PM

Charlie Jacobs, Principal of the Bruins aboard his mount Quidditch II, makes history by jumping the 118-year-old Stanley Cup to preview the Putnam Boston Equestrian Classic taking place September 8-11, at the Myopia Hunt Club in Hamilton, MA. Photo: Glenn Kulbako of KulbakoPhoto.com Boston, MA - At the second annual Putnam Boston Equestrian Classic Preview Party, Bruins Principal, Charlie Jacobs made history aboard his mount Quidditch II after jumping the coveted 118-year-old Stanley...

Young Jumper Victory Goes to Kim Prince Aboard King of Hearts at Kentucky Summer Horse Show

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/31/2011 10:32:16 AM

Lexington, KY - It was slightly overcast today at the Kentucky Horse Park as riders gathered to compete in the Walnut Ring during the Kentucky Summer Horse Show. The Young Jumpers took center stage competing in the Five-Year-Old, Six-Year-Old, and Seven/Eight-Year-Old classes. Today's top ribbon winners included Kim Prince, Christian Heineking, and Mark Bluman in their respective classes. Allen Rheinheimer designed today's designed today's technical tracks, which included a...

Christian Heineking and River of Dreams Soar to Victory in $40,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix at Kentucky Summer Horse Show

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/31/2011 7:32:00 AM

Lexington, KY - Sunny skies and warm temperatures returned to the Kentucky Horse Park for this evening's $40,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington. The nation's top horse and rider combinations gathered at the Rolex Stadium during the Kentucky Summer Horse Show to compete for the winning title. At the end of the night, it was Germany's Christian Heineking and River of Dreams who led the victory gallop after an excellent double clear effort. Karen Cudmore and...