Wellington, FL - - The FEI Grand Prix at the $50,000 Florida Dressage Classic CDI-W, presented by the United States P.R.E. Association, was truly an international event as the top three places went to three different nations on Friday. Sweden's Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven won the event at the Global Dressage Festival, Ashley Holzer of Canada was second and Todd Flettrich finished as highest placed American rider in third place. Vilhelmson-Silfven scored a 72.681% on Don Auriello, which was...

Peter Pletcher and Westbrooke in their championship presentation (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - The sixth week of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) continued this week with the hunters in the International Arena. World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) competition is fierce as hunters try to qualify for Saturday night's USHJA WCHR Hunter Spectacular of Palm Beach. Week six of the FTI WEF, sponsored by Equine Couture/Tuff Rider will run February 15-19. The week is full of...

Ashley Holzer and Breaking Dawn at the Veterinary Inspection (Susan J. Stickle) Wellington, FL - The second event of the 2012 Global Dressage Festival (GDF), the $50,000 Florida Dressage Classic CDI-W, presented by the United States P.R.E. Association, and National Show took place on Thursday with six levels of competition at the Stadium of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Christopher Hickey had the high score of the day on Balissa HTF with a 77.500% in the USEF First...

Laura Chapot and Umberto (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - The sixth week of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival began with hunters taking the main stage in the International Arena. The first championships will be decided tomorrow. In the DeNemethy Ring, Laura Chapot of Neshanic Station, NJ, rode Umberto for Mary Chapot to victory in the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers. Week six of the FTI WEF, sponsored by Equine Couture/Tuff Rider will run February 15-19. The week is full of exciting...

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...

Wellington, FL - The starting lists for the $50,000 Florida Dressage Classic CDI-W, presented by the United States P.R.E. Association, and National Show are now available for viewing on the website www.globaldressagefestival.com under the link for dressage show information and ride times on the main homepage. This second event of the 2012 Global Dressage Festival (GDF) circuit takes place February 16-19 at The Stadium section of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The CDI...

Jordan MacPherson and Piccobello Du Val De Geer Top $15,000 Artisan Farms Young Riders Grand Prix, Erica Felder Guides Thumbs Up to Pine Hollow Short Stirrup Hunter Championship Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and Checkmate 4 gallop to the win (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - A large field came to compete on Sunday in the $32,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic, and it was Olympian Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) on Octavia Farms LLC's Checkmate 4 who came away with the win. Cian...

Wellington, FL - February 11, 2012 - Margie Engle (USA) and Indigo emerged victorious in the $125,000 FEI World Cup™ Qualifier Grand Prix presented by Spy Coast Farm under the lights in front of a crowd of 5,200 spectators at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Saturday night. Engle and Indigo, owned by Gladewinds, Griese, Garber, and Hidden Creek, were the fastest of two clear rounds in an eleven horse jump-off over Darragh Kerins (IRL) and Lisona, owned by Kevin Babington....

Laura Chapot and Bradberry Victorious in $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge, Bruce Duchossois and Just Fred Capture the Camping World Adult Amateur Hunter 51 & Over Championship Kimberly McCormack and Chalan (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - The third annual FTI WEF Collegiate Equitation Challenge was held on Friday evening in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Riders representing 16 National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) varsity...

Lexington, Kentucky - Surrounded by his family, UPHA and AHHS Hall of Fame trainer Larry Bacon peacefully passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 8. Bacon would have been 75 this year. A longtime leader in the UPHA as well as trainer of numerous world’s and national champions, Bacon and his family have presented some of the industry’s greats in the Hackney and Roadster divisions as well as a few top-notch American Saddlebreds. His last Saturday night Louisville winner...