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Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Proves Unbeatable in FEI Nations Cup presented by Kingsland Equestrian at CSIO4* Wellington

by Helen Murray | 2/27/2015 10:40:57 PM

The winning Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team proved unbeatable in Friday’s FEI Nations Cup presented by Kingsland Equestrian as they romped to victory over eight other teams on a two-round total of eight faults. With their strong performance, the team of Todd Minikus, Candice King, Margie Engle, and McLain Ward secured the sixth American win at CSIO Wellington. “We’ve always said that winning our home (FEI)...

USEF Names Combinations for FEI Nations Cup presented by Kingsland Equestrian at CSIO4* Wellington

by USEF Communications Department | 2/24/2015 5:55:59 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team has drawn first in the order of nine teams for Friday’s FEI Nations Cup presented by Kingsland Equestrian at CSIO4* Wellington. The following combinations will represent the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team in the FEI Nations Cup presented by Kingsland Equestrian: Margie Engle (Wellington, Fla.) and Elm Rock Partners, LLC’s Royce Royce is a 2004 Oldenburg gelding. Candice King (Wellington, Fla.) and Bellissimo...

USEF Names Combinations for FEI Nations Cup presented by Kingsland Equestrian at CSIO4* Wellington

by USEF Communications Department | 2/24/2015 5:55:22 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team has drawn XX in the order of XX teams for Friday’s FEI Nations Cup presented by Kingsland Equestrian at CSIO4* Wellington. The following combinations will represent the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team in the FEI Nations Cup presented by Kingsland Equestrian: Margie Engle (Wellington, Fla.) and Elm Rock Partners, LLC’s Royce Royce is a 2004 Oldenburg gelding. Candice King (Wellington, Fla.) and Bellissimo...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Gets Redemption in Challenge Cup at 2014 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final

by Helen Murray | 10/10/2014 1:16:22 PM

Barcelona, Spain - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team entered Friday’s Challenge Cup competition at the 2014 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final looking for redemption after a ninth-place finish in the First Competition. Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland led the determined team of McLain Ward, Margie Engle, Lauren Hough, and Beezie Madden, who delivered throughout the afternoon that saw them beat out the Australian team in a jump-off to claim their second consecutive Challenge...

Excellent U.S. Effort in Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen

by Kathleen Landwher | 7/20/2014 9:14:08 PM

Kent Farrington & Voyeur (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Aachen, Germany - Five members of the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Short List for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games qualified for the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachenon Sunday and the U.S. horses and riders held their own with some of the best in the world. Kent Farrington led the way with a double clear aboard Voyeur. In the jump-off, he and Amalaya Investments' 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding were excruciatingly close....

Coulter Scores Her First Win of Desert Circuit on Graciella 50

by HITS Communications | 3/17/2013 11:14:17 PM

Saer Coulter has been knocking on the door of a grand prix victory all winter circuit, but capitalized Friday with a win in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix Wild Card, presented by Zoetis, at HITS Thermal. She piloted Graciella 50 (Flying Horse Photography) Thermal, CA - They were the first pair to go clear, and Saer Coulter cleaned up with Graciella 50 to win the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix Wild Card, presented by Zoetis, on Friday. The Stanford-based Coulter piloted the nine-year-old...

Darragh Kenny scores both first and second place in the $75,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health

by HITS | 6/4/2012 10:35:30 PM

Darragh Kenny and Wannahave soar over a fence on course in the $75,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, on their way to a win. (ESI Photography) Saugerties, NY – Darragh Kenny walked away with the top two ribbons in the $75,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, on Sunday when he piloted Wannahave and Sandor de la Pomme, both owned by The Wannahave Group, to the first and second place honors, respectively. It was a memorable week for Kenny, who found...

Hannah Goodson-Cutt and Caretano Win $50,000 National Horse Show Hunter Classic; Lisa Williams and Sanmorino Named National Horse Show Grand Hunter Champions

by Lauren Fisher for Phelps Media Group, Inc. Interna | 11/5/2010 9:06:00 AM

Hannah Goodson-Cutt rode Caretano to victory in the $50,000 NHS Hunter Classic (Photo © 2010 Reflections Photography) Cazenovia, NY - November 4, 2010 - Hunter divisions at the 127th National Horse Show concluded on Thursday afternoon with the presentation of championship awards followed by a special $50,000 National Horse Show Hunter Classic, held to honor Charlie Weaver. Hannah Goodson-Cutt rode Caretano to victory in the $50,000 Hunter Classic and was also named Best Child Rider on a Horse...

126th National Horse Show Wrap-Up; Zazou Hoffman Takes the ASPCA Maclay National Championship

by By Jennifer Wood | 11/2/2009 5:01:00 PM

The 126th National Horse Show was a great success this year with top hunter and equitation competition. The hunters ran their classes on Wednesday through Friday. The highlight event, the ASPCA Maclay National Championship, was held on Saturday, October 31. The 126th National Horse Show is featured at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament in the War Memorial at the Oncenter Complex in Syracuse, NY. When the 2009 ASPCA Maclay National Championships came to a close, it was 17-year-old...

Jonathan McCrea and Special Lux Win $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson V

by HITS Horse Shows | 7/25/2015 11:44:59 AM

(c) ESI Photography Jonathan McCrea and Special Lux, owned by Candy and Larry Tribble of Windsor Show Stables, Inc., jump in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at HITS-on-the-Hudson V. SAUGERTIES, New York - July 25, 2015 - Jonathan McCrea and Special Lux went first in the 16-horse jump-off and held onto the winning time throughout to claim victory in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix on Friday. McCrea, of East Windsor, Connecticut, and Special Lux, owned by his in-laws, Candy and Larry Tribble of...