Silva Martin and Fortissimo B (Picsofyou.com) Lexington, KY – The best young dressage horses on the East Coast delivered top performances at the 2013 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Eastern Selection Trial in Leesburg, Virginia. Held in conjunction with the VADA/NOVA Summer June Dressage Show, these five- and six-year-old horses aimed for a spot to represent the U.S. at the FEI World Breeding Championships for Dressage Young Horses in Verden, Germany in August, as well as a spot on the...

Lexington, KY - The future of dressage was on full display over the holiday weekend in La Canada-Flintridge, California as talented combinations lined up in the 2013 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Western Selection Trials. The rising stars of the sport were vying to earn both a qualifying score to represent the U.S. at the FEI World Breeding Championships for Dressage Young Horses in Verden, Germany in August and a spot on the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Short List. Both the winner of...

Wellington, FL - The United States wrapped-up an impressive week at the 2013 CSIO Wellington, that included FEI Nations Cup victories for the Senior and Young Rider Teams, with the top two spots in the $150,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty. Kent Farrington and Kent Farrington & Blue Angel (Sportfot) Blue Angel just edged ahead of his teammate from the winning U.S. Team in Friday's $75,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by G&C Farm, Beezie Madden...

Holly Shepherd and Belvedere collect the ribbon, trophy and check in Friday's $2,500 USHJA Hunter Derby Gulfport, MS - Fun is in full bloom during Magnolia Week at the Gulf Coast Winter Classic. Twenty eight hunters from all over the country tackled the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby yesterday while spectators enjoyed the complimentary brunch in the exhibitor tent complete with fried chicken, eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, salads, mimosas, tea, orange juice and coffee. But, none could...

Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén and Divertimento Wellington, FL - The prestigious Palm Beach Dressage Derby consistently attracts top dressage riders from around the world, and its 2013 edition is no exception. The 30th year of the Dressage Derby, held Feb. 28-Mar. 3 at Equestrian Estates in Loxahatchee as part of International Horse Sport Palm Beach's winter series, has drawn an international cast of competitors, including many who have represented their countries in the Olympic Games. The...

Nepal and Jay Land sail over the Nutrena oxer on their way to the Winner's Circle in the $35,000 Nutrena Grand Prix (Classic Company) Gulfport, MS - Jay Land and his own Nepal galloped away with the win in the $35,000 Nutrena Grand Prix Sunday under perfectly clear skies and seventy degree weather at the Harrison County Fairgrounds and Equestrian Center. Twenty horses took to the course designed by Michel Vailancort but only six returned for the jump-off. Devin Ryan of Long Valley, New Jersey...

Gabe Aniello has officially qualified to start in the 2013 FEI World Cup Vaulting Final, March 14 to 17. One of six male vaulters selected to compete at the competition in Braunschweig, Germany, Aniello is the sole representative from the United States. Aniello’s qualification is a result of his participation in the two World Cup competitions held late last year and early this year in Paris, France and Leipzig, Germany respectively. This will be Aniello’s first time competing in a...

Lillie Keenan and Parkland (Anne Gittins Photography) Wellington, FL - Parkland and Lillie Keenan continued their domination of the Small Junior Hunter 16-17 division during week six of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival. The pair has taken home championship honors every week they have competed in the division, making this win their fourth tricolor victory. Keenan and Parkland, an eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Jennifer Gates, were a force to be reckoned with...

Lexington, KY - The United States has a qualified vaulter to compete in the FEI World Cup Vaulting Final for the first time in 2013. Gabe Aniello is among six of the top male vaulters in the world to qualify to compete at the 2013 Final in Braunschweig, Germany March 14-17. Aniello (Redwood City, CA) is no stranger to international competition after having represented the U.S. at the 2012 FEI World Vaulting Championship, Gabe Aniello at the 2012 FEI World Vaulting Championship (www.barny-th.de)...

Wellington, FL - The Adequan Global Dressage Festival (GDF) is one of the world's largest international and national dressage circuits. It features five FEI events, including a CDI5*, a CDIO3* Nations Cup (Pan American format test event), two CDI-W 3* and seven U.S. national events. Equestrian Sport Productions has made a limited number of tickets available in the Global Pavilion for tables at the international dressage competitions. Watch world-class dressage at your private table in the...