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Peters, Graves Take First and Second in Grand Prix at CDI4* Roosendaal

by Dana Rossmeier | 6/3/2016 11:59:05 AM

Roosendaal, The Netherlands –Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 took the win today in the Grand Prix at CDI4* Roosendaal. The accomplished combination won the qualifier for the Grand Prix Special against 20 entries with a score of 76.820%. Peters and Legolas 92 edged out their compatriots Laura Graves and Verdades, who earned a score of 75.800%. Guenter Seidel and Zero Gravity finished in eighth with a score of 70.640% to round out the U.S. contingent. Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 (DigiShots)...

News Flash: Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Ties for Second in Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ at CSIO5* St. Gallen

by USEF Communications Department | 6/3/2016 11:42:38 AM

St. Gallen, Switzerland - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team has tied for the Silver medal at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™, presented by Longines at CSIO5* St. Gallen. The team consists of Lucy Davis and Barron, Margie Engle and Royce, Lauren Hough and Ohlala, and Todd Minikus and Babalou 41. The U.S. tied for second place with France, Germany, and Sweden. This event served as the third of four observation events as part of the selection process for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show...

News Flash: Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Ties for Second in Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ at CSIO5* St. Gallen

by USEF Communications Department | 6/3/2016 11:42:30 AM

St. Gallen, Switzerland - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team has tied for the Silver medal at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™, presented by Longines at CSIO5* St. Gallen. The team consists of Lucy Davis and Barron, Margie Engle and Royce, Lauren Hough and Ohlala, and Todd Minikus and Babalou 41. The U.S. tied for second place with France, Germany, and Sweden. This event served as the third of four observation events as part of the selection process for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show...

Shane Sweetnam and Cyklon 1083 Top $35,000 1.50m Suncast® Welcome at TIEC

by Tryon Equestrian Center News | 6/3/2016 9:10:39 AM

Shane Sweetnam and Cyklon 1083 (Flying Horse Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - Clinching his first victory at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) this season, Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Cyklon 1083 secured the win in the $35,000 1.50m Suncast® Welcome, finishing the track in 35.393 seconds. Kristen Vanderveen (USA) finished in second place aboard Bull Run's Testify, stopping the jump-off timers in 35.944 seconds, and piloted Bull Run's Faustino de Tili to third place with a...

Sharn Wordley and Famoso D Ive Z Kick Off Tryon Spring 7 With Victory in $35,000 Horseware Ireland 1.45 Opener

by Tryon International Equestrian Center | 6/1/2016 10:36:07 PM

Sharn Wordley and Famoso D Ive Z (Flying Horse Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Famoso D Ive Z began Tryon Spring 7 with a strong finish in the $35,000 Horseware Ireland 1.45m Opener at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), taking the speed stake with a time of 64.33 seconds. Mark Bluman (COL) and Hold On Tight II captured second place, crossing through the timers in 66.59 seconds, while Christian Heineking (GER) and AJE Cluny earned third place with a time of 67....

Erica Quinn Captures First Career International Hunter Derby Win With Need I Say in $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Mirimichi Green

by Tryon International Equestrian Center | 6/1/2016 12:00:59 PM

Erica Quinn and Need I Say (Flying Horse Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - Erica Quinn of Mainesville, OH, and Need I Say captured their first career derby win together, topping the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Mirimichi Green at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Quinn and Need I Say received a final two round score of 369 to take the win. Kelley Farmer of Wellington, FL, guided Point Being and Baltimore to second and third place respectively, earning total...

Hunter Holloway Steals the Show at Tryon Spring 6 Capturing $75,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

by Tryon International Equestrian Center | 6/1/2016 10:51:45 AM

Hunter Holloway and Cassevel (Mancini Photos) Mill Spring, N.C. - Hunter Holloway of Topeka, KS, concluded a stellar week at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) during Tryon Spring 6, picking up major wins in the $25,000 Under 25 Grand Prix on Friday, May 27, aboard VDL Bravo S, and earning her biggest career win to date in the $75,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix with Cassevel. Competition at TIEC continues with Tryon Spring 7, featuring the second FEI CSI 3* of the 2016 Tryon Spring...

Hunter Exhibitors Vie for Top Titles at HITS-on-the-Hudson I

by HITS Horse Shows | 5/31/2016 7:45:38 PM

Saugerties, N.Y. - New York’s first qualifying opportunities for the $500,000 Diamond Mills Hunter Prix and $250,000 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix, which take place at the HITS Championship in September, kicked off this weekend in the first week of HITS Saugerties Series. Riders and horses competed for these qualifiers in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix and $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix. Cassandra Kahle and Diario on their way to a $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix win. (ESI...

University of Georgia Crowned 2016 USEA Intercollegiate Champions at Virginia Horse Trials

by USEA/Shelby Allen | 5/31/2016 4:04:08 PM

Devon Olivier and Karisma riding Training for the University of Georgia Red team (USEA/Shelby Allen Photo) Lexington, Va. - The Inaugural USEA Intercollegiate Championship came down to a nail-biting finale with the first and second place teams separated by less than a point. It was The University of Georgia (UGA) Red Team who hunkered down this weekend to finish victorious, walking away with the top spot. The Bulldogs won on a combined score of 99.06, advancing ahead of the overnight leaders,...

Lake Placid Horse Shows ReLake Placid Horse Shows Return For the 47th Yearturn For the 47th Year

by Classic Communications | 5/31/2016 1:54:54 PM

Lake Placid, N.Y. - The 47th annual Lake Placid Horse Shows, presented by Sea Shore Stables LLC, will host two amazing weeks of top horse show competition this summer beginning with the Lake Placid Horse Show on June 28-July 3 followed by the I Love New York Horse Show on July 5-10. Many of the special events Britta Lippert, owner of Sea Shore Stables, LLC (The Book, LLC) and annual traditions that riders, owners and spectators look forward to each summer will continue this year. Lake Placid is...