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American Show Pony Registry Adds $6,000 in Incentive Prize Money for 2008

by By Mary Wahl | 2/27/2008 2:03:00 PM

The American Show Pony Registry (ASPR) Committee added $6,000 in incentive prize money for the ASPR classes at the World Championship Show and Shetland Pony Congress for 2008. The American Show Pony Registry is a division of the American Shetland Pony Club. The American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC) was established in 1888 and today offers registration recordings and award programs for a number of small equines, including American Shetland Ponies, American Miniature Horses and several Shetland Pony...

Eight-time Olympic Equestrian J. Michael Plumb Nominated to U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Presented by Allstate

by By Joanie Morris | 2/27/2008 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, KY - To say J. Michael Plumb was the stalwart of the U.S. Eventing Team for almost 50 years would be an understatement. He rode in seven consecutive Olympic Fans can vote for Michael Plumb to be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. (USEF Archive) Games - beginning when he was 19 in 1960 in Rome - and eight total (his final appearance was in 1992 in Barcelona). His contribution to the Team’s success is unprecedented and his fearless determination and tenacity never waned....

Carolina Horse Park Offers Five-Day Eventing Clinic

by By Andrew Ellis | 2/22/2008 3:28:00 PM

The Carolina Horse Park is pleased to announce it will be hosting its second annual five-day eventing clinic on March 24-28, 2008. Twelve world class clinicians will train participants over the Carolina Horse Park's six championship-level cross-country courses and its outstanding dressage and show jumping arenas. This session is geared for training level combinations and above. Novice riders ready to move up to training level will also benefit from this week of intensive learning. In addition,...

North American Junior and Young Riders Championships Seeking New Sponsors

by By Larry Langer and Charlotte Skinner | 2/22/2008 12:01:00 PM

Larry Langer and Charlotte Skinner, on behalf of the North American Junior and Young Riders Championships at the Colorado Horse Park, would like to invite you to participate as a sponsor or supporter of the Championships. The 2008 Championships will be held at the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, CO, July 29-August 3. The championships are continuing with the junior division in all disciplines. In addition to the three Olympic disciplines of show jumping, dressage and eventing, the Western riding...

Romelia Calderon and Pernot Win the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix at HITS Arizona

by By Chris Mayone | 2/22/2008 11:17:00 AM

Romelia Calderon and her 2007 FEI World Cup mount Pernot captured the blue ribbon in Sunday's $25,000 HITS Grand Prix to conclude the Kachina Classic at HITS Arizona. Calderon, who won the first Grand Prix at HITS Thermal in 2007, got the best of 25 pairs in the first round and nine combinations in the jump-off to score $7,500 in prize money for Riley Stables. The Mexican rider was also eighth aboard John's Flight. Calderon and Pernot were first to go in the jump-off and set Great American Time...

Linda Allen Named the New Course Designer for 2008 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic

by By Anne Wargo | 2/22/2008 11:08:00 AM

In addition to a new premiere location in Hampton Falls, NH, the Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic welcomes a new course designer, Linda Allen of Salinas, CA. Allen will design the grand prix ring, which will feature the $75,000 Fidelity Investments AGA Grand Prix, the $10,000 Welcome Stake, the $10,000 Speed Stake and $15,000 Mohegan Sun Derby, just to name a few of the classes. There will be a total of over 20 classes held in the grand prix ring. Allen has more than 30 years of experience...

USEF National Driving Championships Announced; Selection Procedures Finalized

by By Joanie Morris | 2/22/2008 10:18:00 AM

Lexington, KY --The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Executive Committee has approved two important high-performance driving initiatives for 2008. USEF National Championships Announced Dates and Locations for the 2008 USEF National Driving Championships are as follows: the 2008 USEF National Four-in-Hand Championship and the USEF National Single Horse Championship will be held simultaneously at the Live Oak Combined Driving Event in Ocala, FL, March 27-30. Please visit the Live Oak...

Fiesta of the Spanish Horse to Benefit Cancer Research

by By the Paso Fino Horse Association | 2/22/2008 9:43:00 AM

The popular Fiesta of the Spanish Horse Annual Benefit Horse Show to support cancer research has been scheduled for May 1-4, 2008, at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Spanish horses from across the United States will be competing in a multi-breed show that will be free to the public. The Saturday evening, May 3, show and equestrian exhibitions will begin at 6 p.m. in the Equidome. There will a lot of Paso Finos from the California region participating in this event. For more information,...

FEI Dressage Young Horse Clinics Offered

by By Mary Smith | 2/13/2008 10:33:00 AM

Mark your calendars for March 12-14 and March 15-16 for two exciting events being held at the Treasure Coast Farm in Palm City, FL. FEI “I” Dressage Judge and current Director of Education and Training of the German Olympic Committee, Christoph Hess, will be conducting a clinic March 12-14, 2008. This clinic will focus on the FEI Young Horse Tests for Dressage Horses and their relation to the proper development and training of the dressage horse. Auditors are welcome. On March 15-16, 2008, also...

Los Angeles Equestrian Center Season Opener Starts 2008 With Record Entries

by By Langer Equestrian Group | 2/7/2008 3:35:00 PM

Langer Equestrian Group, Inc., kicked off the 2008 show season with record entries and sunny skies at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center (LAEC) Season Opener, January 18-20, 2008, at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Junior rider Laura Ware started off 2008 on a winning streak. She piloted Parker to the large junior championship, and then showed the gelding’s versatility by garnering wins in equitation as well. The pair captured both the USEF Medal and the ASPCA Maclay, as well as a...