Katherine Johnson Victorious in THIS Children's Medal 14 & Under Nick Skelton and Big Star (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - Great Britain's Nick Skelton and Big Star triumphed in Saturday night's $80,000 Adequan CSI 2* Grand Prix during the fourth week of competition at the 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Nineteen countries were represented in the world-class event with a record 81 starters, the largest recorded weekend grand prix field. Riders from Canada,...

Jennifer Alfano & Jersey Boy- USHJA International Hunter Derby (©Flashpoint Photography) Green Cove Springs, FL - The Jacksonville Winter Series wrapped up its three week run on January 29th with the naming of Circuit Champions and a lot of fond memories for those attending. Alexis Newman of the North Florida Hunter Jumper Association summed up the series, “We enjoyed a fantastic three weeks of shows that were marked with great exhibitor parties, superb competition, wonderful...

Samantha Senft Secures the Ariat National Adult Medal Victory Aberdeen and Andres Rodriguez (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - Venezuela's Andres Rodriguez had a great morning at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Friday, earning the top two prizes in the $1,500 Adequan Seven-Year-Old Young Jumper Qualifier. Week four of the FTI WEF runs February 1-5, and is sponsored by Adequan. The Budweiser Clydesdales will be making two appearances at the FTI WEF this week. The first will...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Heritage Gloves have signed aa agreement ensuring that Heritage will remain the USEF's officially endorsed glove manufacturer. Heritage Gloves will continue to be the "Official Glove of the United States Equestrian Federation" and the nearly 83,000 USEF members will continue to benefit from the support of a premier equestrian brand. More than three decades of experience in manufacturing and innovation have helped Heritage...

Humor Me and Haylie Jayne Top the Sanctuary Regular Conformation Hunters Yann Candele and Carlotta Singular La Magnifica (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - The $32,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 4 had an imposing field of 84 entries today, but it was Yann Candele (CAN) and Carlotta Singular La Magnifica, owned by Susan Grange, who were able to beat the strong contenders for victory. Today's grand prix was the highlight class in the International Arena at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival...

SHELBURNE, VT - The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is continuing its efforts to search for applicants for Team Morgan 2012. This three-part competition, which will be comprised of hunter seat equitation, saddle seat equitation, and driving, will take place July 4-7, 2012 at the Bluegrass Morgan Classic Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky. Five riders will be selected to become members of this year's team. Interested applicants should have a desire to serve as an ambassador for the...

Tampa, FL - The prize list for the 2012 Tampa Equestrian Series is now available online by visiting www.stadiumjumping.com . Stadium Jumping, Inc., one of the nation's leading horse show production companies, will be hosting the two week equestrian event at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, FL. The Tampa Equestrian Series also features the 40th Annual $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational presented by G & C Farm, held under the lights at...

Darragh Kerins and Hot Wheels (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - The FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival welcomed exhibitors for the fourth week of competition, which starts today and goes through Sunday, February 5. In the opening class in the International Arena, Darragh Kerins (IRL) guided Hot Wheels to victory in the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers. Week four of the FTI WEF runs February 1-5, and is sponsored by Adequan . The Budweiser Clydesdales will be making two appearances at the FTI...

Lexington, KY - The 2012 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions will be held at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ over two weekends in June. June 8-10, 2012 will feature the first half of the Grand Prix National Dressage Championship (which will also serve as the USEF Selection Trial for the U.S. Dressage Team), the Pony National Dressage Championship, the Junior National Dressage Championship and the Young Rider National Championship. The following week, June 13-17 will showcase...

Lexington, KY - The USEF Selection Procedures for the 2012 Olympic Games are approved are now available on the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) website. The 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London, UK July 27-August 12, 2012. The links to the procedures and more information about each discipline is available below: Dressage https://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsdisciplines/discipline/alldressage/2012OlympicGames.aspx The USEF Selection Trials for Dressage will take place at the...