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Ladies Sweep the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle

by Ginny Simon for Dressage at Devon | 10/5/2015 4:35:18 PM

Mikala Gundersen and My Lady (Hoof Print Images) Devon, Pa. – With the sun actually peeking out from behind the clouds, the rescheduled FEI Grand Prix Freestyle took place Sunday morning. It was ladies day with female riders claiming the top three places. My Lady, a bay Danish Warmblood owned by Janne Rumbough, danced into first place under the guidance of her rider, Mikala Gundersen. My Lady, who also won last night’s Grand Prix Freestyle Qualifier, demonstrated even more of her...

Marco Kutscher and Van Gogh Claim Top Prize in the Longines Grand Prix at the Second Annual Longines Masters of Los Angeles

by Sunshine Sachs | 10/5/2015 11:28:51 AM

Marco Kutscher and Van Gogh (McCool Photos for EEM) Los Angeles, Calif. – Four days of champion caliber show jumping action at the Longines Masters of Los Angeles culminated in Sunday afternoon’s Longines Grand Prix. Thirty-six of the world’s best riders competed in the grand finale of the American leg of the Longines Masters series for $450,000 in prize money, the largest purse in any United States indoor competition. Marco Kutscher and Van Gogh stunned the crowd with a...

Colvin Wins Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East

by USEF Communications Department | 10/4/2015 7:25:31 PM

Gladstone, N.J. – Victoria (Tori) Colvin of Loxahatchee, Fla. led the 2015 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East from start to finish. With her signature grace under pressure, the young superstar revealed the innate equestrian intuition for which she is famous, besting the field of 61 to win the French Leave Memorial Perpetual Trophy. Earning the highest score in each of the four phases of competition, Colvin was crowned champion aboard Betsee Parker’s...

Weber Claims 12th USEF Four-in-Hand Driving National Championship at Kentucky Classic CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/4/2015 5:45:24 PM

Lexington, Ky. –The 2015 USEF Four-in-Hand Driving National Championship started out cold and rainy, but was warm and sunny for Sunday’s cones phase in the Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park. The lovely day set the stage for Chester Weber to win his 12th USEF Four-in-Hand Driving National Championship title, leading the division from start to finish during the Kentucky Classic CDE. The field of four competitors demonstrated great driving throughout the competition and is...

Colvin Takes Commanding Lead after Day One of Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East

by USEF Communications Department | 10/3/2015 7:19:09 PM

Gladstone, N.J. – Cold winds and rain could not dampen the spirit of young equestrians competing in the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East held today at the iconic United States Equestrian Team Foundation headquarters in Gladstone, N.J. After judges Chrystine Tauber and Candice King scored the Phase I flat work test and the Phase II gymnastic course, Victoria (Tori) Colvin (Loxahatchee, Fla.) holds the early lead with a remarkable score of 240. The young...

Weber Maintains Lead in USEF Four-in-Hand Driving National Championship at Kentucky Classic CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/3/2015 6:21:11 PM

Lexington, Ky. – A rainy day at the Kentucky Classic CDE did not stop the competitors in the USEF Four-in-Hand Driving National Championship from delivering competitive performances in the marathon phase over the picturesque grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park. Chester Weber won the phase and remained atop the leaderboard as he looks to claim his 12th National title. Chester Weber (Picsofyou.com) Weber (Ocala, Fla.) and his and Jane Clark’s team looked phenomenal throughout the...

Between the Raindrops Performance Classes Take Center Stage at Dressage at Devon 2015

by Ginny Simon for Dressage at Devon | 10/2/2015 4:27:27 PM

Laren Annet and Savannahh (Hoof Print Images) Devon, Pa. - For the first in 40 years, Dressage at Devon postponed the Grand Prix Freestyle Qualifier. “The safety of our competitors and their horses is our primary concern,” said President and CEO of Dressage at Devon. The following changes to the schedule and reserved seating have been made. Due to rescheduling of the Grand Prix Freestyle from Saturday 10/3 to Sunday 10/4, Saturday reserved seat tickets will be honored on Sunday 10/4....

Developing Show Jumpers Ready for Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East

by USEF Communications Department | 10/2/2015 10:51:35 AM

Gladstone, N.J. - The future stars of U.S. show jumping will be tested this weekend as 61 top junior and young riders meet for the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East taking place October 3-4. The event will be held at the United States Equestrian Team Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, N.J. Judges and course designers Candice King and Chrystine Tauber, both from Wellington, Fla., will put the field through an intense four-phase competition designed to prepare...

HITS Culpeper Finals Competition Round-Up

by HITS Horse Shows | 10/2/2015 10:12:25 AM

Culpepper, Va. - Fall show jumping competition at HITS Commonwealth Park came to a close with the HITS Culpeper Finals but not without one last week of exceptional competition boasting over $86,000 in prize money. Dorothy Douglas and S&L Elitewin the final $15,000 Brook Ledge Open Jumper Prix of HITS Culpeper. (ESI Photography) $15,000 Brook Ledge Open Jumper Prix Friday’s final $15,000 Brook Ledge Open Jumper Prix of HITS Culpeper went to Dorothy Douglas, of Flower Mound, Texas, and...

Longines Masters of Los Angeles Opens with Heart-Pounding Sport, Renowned Artwork and More

by Sunshine Sachs | 10/2/2015 10:06:19 AM

Eve Jobs, Hannah Selleck, Georgina Bloomberg, and Jessica Springsteen (Shutterstock Rex for EEM) Opening day of the Longines Masters of Los Angeles attracted crowds of sports fans, families, business executives, and celebrities to witness all levels of international show jumping as athletes from around the world converged on the city for the start of four days of competition. Eve Jobs, daughter of the late Steve Jobs, and Quickley 3 won the Écuries d’ Écaussinnes Trophy,...