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Davidson and Hagaman Win 2015 USEF One-Star Eventing National Championships

by Dana Rossmeier | 10/24/2015 8:09:11 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Bruce “Buck” Davidson Jr. and Sydney Hagaman held on to their first place positions, following the show jumping phase, to secure the USEF One-Star Eventing National Championships as part of the Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event & Team Challenge. Davidson led the victory gallop with Legion Kat as they claimed the USEF One-Star Eventing National Championship for the Richard Collins Trophy on an overall score of 41.50. Hagaman and Diablo Tejano secured the...

Jos Verlooy and Sunshine Victorious in $25,000 The Boeing Company Puissance at the 2015 Washington International Horse Show

by Lauren Fisher for Jump Media LLC | 10/24/2015 5:01:46 PM

Belgium's Jos Verlooy and Sunshine clear the Puissance wall at 2.13 meters (6'11") (Shawn McMillen Photography) Washington, D.C. – The 2015 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) featured a variety of fantastic competition on Friday, concluding in the evening with its annual $25,000 The Boeing Company International Jumper Puissance at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. In his first trip to WIHS and competing in his first Puissance ever, Belgium’s Jos Verlooy cleared the wall up...

Ruppel Finishes Challenging Cross-Country Track at Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/24/2015 3:47:57 PM

Pau, France – A tough cross-country day at Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4* proved influential for the 47 combinations that started the phase. U.S. combination Katie Ruppel and Houdini completed Pierre Michelet’s challenging track and head into Sunday’s show jumping phase in 38th place. Katie Ruppel and Houdini (Libby Law Photography) Ruppel (Anthony, Fla.) and her own Houdini gained valuable experience at Pau on cross-country day, crossing through the finish flags at the end...

U.S. Team Gives Their All at 2015 FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders and Juniors

by Dana Rossmeier | 10/24/2015 2:30:21 PM

Santo Domingo, Chile – The U.S. team put forth a great effort Friday during the 2015 FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders and Juniors. Leading the way for the U.S. was Mary Kathryn Clark (Eatonton, Ga.) who finished 21st with a time of 7:32:37. Clark, who rode her own Questafir, a 2004 Arabian gelding, had a personal best finish in these championships after placing 37th in 2011. Mary Cathryn Clark and Questafir (Becky Pearman Photography) The remaining members of the U.S....

Davidson and Hagaman Keep Leads after Cross-Country in 2015 USEF One-Star Eventing National Championships

by Dana Rossmeier | 10/23/2015 9:17:46 PM

Lexington, Ky . – Bruce “Buck” Davidson Jr.’s horses came through for him again today as they mastered the CCI1* cross-country course with ease. He kept three of his four horses in the top three and maintains the lead with Legion Kat, on a score of 37.50, for the USEF One-Star National Eventing Championship for the Richard Collins Trophy at the Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day & Team Challenge. Sydney Hagaman and Diablo Tejano also tackled the course perfectly to remain on...

USEF Land Rover Competition Grant Recipient Brannigan Sits in Ninth following Dressage at Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/23/2015 2:36:24 PM

Pau, France – The American combinations are off to a strong start at Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4* with solid performances in the dressage phase. USEF Land Rover Competition Grant Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda lead the way in ninth place after having a lovely test which earned them a score of 42.6. Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda (Libby Law Photography) Brannigan (Kennett Square, Pa.) and Nina Gardner's Cambalda had a beautiful test in front of the Ground Jury of Joachim Dimmek (GER),...

Davidson and Hagaman in Lead of the 2015 USEF One-Star Eventing National Championships

by Dana Rossmeier | 10/22/2015 9:37:50 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Bruce “Buck” Davidson Jr. made it look easy in the dressage ring today. He dazzled the judges to land three of his four entered horses in the top three to begin the USEF National One-Star Eventing Championship for the Richard Collins Trophy at the Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day & Team Challenge. He and Legion Kat topped the leaderboard with a score of 37.50. With a score of 38.30, Sydney Hagaman and Diablo Tejano have the early lead for the USEF National...

Conor Swail and Simba de la Roque Win Opening Speed Class at the 2015 Washington International Horse Show

by Lauren Fisher and Lindsay Brock for Jump Media LLC | 10/22/2015 4:54:48 PM

Conor Swail and Simba de la Roque (Shawn McMillen Photography) Washington, D.C. – The 2015 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) hosted its first day of jumper competition at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday with a win for Ireland’s Conor Swail and Simba de la Roque in the feature $10,000 International Jumper speed class, sponsored by Amalaya Investments. The $10,000 WIHS Children’s and Adult Jumper Championships were also highlighted with a win for Katy...

John French Sweeps WIHS Grand Hunter Championships

by Lauren Fisher and Lindsay Brock for Jump Media LLC | 10/22/2015 4:39:43 PM

John French in his presentation for Leading Hunter Rider with WIHS Executive Director Bridget Love Meehan, Dr. Betsee Parker, and Archie Cox (Shawn McMillen Photography) Washington, D.C. – The 2015 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) continued with its second day of competition Wednesday featuring the presentation of championship honors in the professional and amateur-owner hunter divisions at Verizon Center in downtown Washington D.C. Representing the west coast, rider and trainer...

U.S. Team Ready for 2015 FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders and Juniors

by Dana Rossmeier | 10/22/2015 2:55:34 PM

Santo Domingo, Chile – Five talented combinations will represent the United States at the 2015 FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders and Juniors on Friday, October 23, at Tricao Park. Young Riders and Juniors World Endurance Championship veterans Mary Kathryn Clark (Eatonton, Ga.) and Christina Kimery (Bixby, Okla.) will lead Katie Baldino (Marietta, Ga.), Mallory Capps (Cumming, Ga.), and Maria Muzzio (Clifton, Va.) on the 120 km course against riders from 15 nations. USEF...