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Kent Farrington and Willow Dash for Cash in $130,000 CP Grand Prix at CP National Horse Show

by Phelps Sports Media Group | 10/30/2015 10:19:12 AM

Kent Farrington and Willow (Rebecca Walton/PhelpsSports.com) Lexington, Ky. - When 15 horses qualified for the jump-off during the $130,000 CP Grand Prix, presented by Copernicus Stables, at the CP National Horse Show, it was clear that it would require more than just scope to win the day. For Kent Farrington, the need for speed paid off because his mount Willow is always ready to race. The duo's faultless and fast jump-off round topped the leaderboard, with Japan's Karen Polle taking...

Richie Moloney and Alsvid Sail to Victory in Salamander Hotels & Resorts $35,000 Accumulator Costume Class

by Phelps Media Group | 10/30/2015 10:15:57 AM

Richie Moloney and Alsvid (Rebecca Walton/PhelpsSports.com) Lexington, Ky. - There was a fun-filled atmosphere at the CP National Horse Show on Friday night as athletes and residents alike got in the Halloween spirit. Local groups were invited out for "Barn Night" to watch the $35,000 Accumulator Costume Class, sponsored by Salamander Hotels & Resorts. Eight riders had a perfect score over the track and jumped the high point "joker" fence without error, but it was Ireland's Richie...

Deslauriers Claims Top Honors in Second Competition of $100,000 USEF U25 Show Jumping National Championship

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/29/2015 9:15:17 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The second competition of the $100,000 USEF U25 Show Jumping National Championship presented by the Porter Family, the Jacobs Family, the Jobs Family, & the Keenan Family took place Thursday afternoon at the CP National Horse Show. Lucy Deslauriers and Hester led the victory gallop in the Alltech Arena after winning the $20,000 Jump-Off competition. Lucy Deslauriers and Hester (Shawn McMillen Photography) Six combinations were clear in the first round over Guilherme...

Strauss Wins First Competition of $100,000 USEF U25 Show Jumping National Championship

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/29/2015 1:10:41 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The inaugural $100,000 USEF U25 Show Jumping National Championship presented by the Porter Family, the Jacobs Family, the Jobs Family, & the Keenan Family got underway Wednesday night in the Alltech Arena with the $15,000 Faults Converted competition. Katherine Strauss rode a fast, masterful round on All In to win the first of the three competitions that make up the championship. Katherine Strauss and All In (Shawn McMillen Photography) Seventeen-year-old Strauss...

Pennsylvania National Horse Show Association President, Liz Shorb to Retire

by Classic Communications | 10/28/2015 12:58:07 PM

Harrisburg, Pa. - The Pennsylvania National Horse Show Association today announced that president, Liz Shorb has announced her decision to retire, starting an orderly leadership transition. Shorb's decision to retire will bring to a close over twenty years of service to the show. "Liz Shorb has been a very strong leader, and one who has successfully managed the Association through some challenging times and transitions," said Tom Bross, chairman of the board. "The board is grateful for her...

Young Talent Ready for $100,000 USEF U25 Show Jumping National Championship at CP National Horse Show

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/28/2015 11:13:12 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The inaugural $100,000 USEF U25 Show Jumping National Championship presented by the Porter Family, the Jacobs Family, & the Keenan Family is set to begin at the CP National Horse Show. Held October 28-31 in the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena, this Individual Championship will be based on the FEI World Cup format with fence heights up to 1.50m. Twenty-eight athletes between the ages of 16 and 25 will compete in three phases of championship competition in hopes of...

Scott Stewart Sweeps Four of Five Professional Hunter Championship Titles at CP National Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group | 10/28/2015 10:45:52 AM

Scott Stewart and Catch Me (Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - No one has won the Leading Hunter Rider title at the CP National Horse Show more than Scott Stewart, and on Wednesday at the Kentucky Horse Park he did it again. Stewart rode to division championships in the First Year Green Hunters, the Green Conformation Hunters, the Regular Conformation Hunters and the High Performance Hunters before also claiming the Grand Hunter Championship and Leading Hunter Rider titles. "I have some age...

Farah Rizvi Pilots Glynhafan Red Kestral to Grand Champion Pony Title at Washington International Horse Show

by Lindsay Brock and Lauren Fisher for Jump Media LLC | 10/25/2015 7:17:31 PM

Mimi Gochman Tops WIHS Pony Equitation Finals; Ali O'Brien and Jack Graham Win in Regional Championships Washington, D.C. – October 25, 2015 – The 57th Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) came to a close on Sunday after another historic week of show jumping, hunter, equitation competition in the nation’s capital by celebrating pony and local champions at Verizon Center in downtown Washington D.C. The Miles River Moonglow Perpetual Trophy, donated by Scott...

Harrie Smolders and Emerald Win $125,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Washington, presented by Events DC

by Lauren Fisher and Lindsay Brock for Jump Media LLC | 10/25/2015 3:42:22 PM

Harrie Smolders and Emerald (Shawn McMillen Photography) Washington, D.C. – Harrie Smolders (NED) and Emerald emerged victorious in the $125,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Washington, presented by Events DC, for the President’s Cup, on Saturday night at the 2015 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS). Competing for the coveted President of the United States Perpetual Cup as well as valuable Longines FEI World Cup qualifying points, the grand prix was the highlight...

Ruppel Completes European Debut at Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/25/2015 2:31:19 PM

Pau, France – An influential show jumping day closed out Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4*. Yann Royant’s challenging track saw few clear rounds to bring the competition to an exciting conclusion. U.S. combination Katie Ruppel and Houdini concluded their European debut with a 33rd-place finish. Katie Ruppel and Houdini (Libby Law Photography) Ruppel (Anthony, Fla.) and her own Houdini began the competition with a nice dressage test to receive a score of49.3 from the Ground Jury of...