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Top 4 Seeds Advance to NCEA Championship Semi-Finals

by Andrew Minnick | 4/18/2014 8:44:09 PM

Waco, Texas - The seeding committee got it right. Though there were some close calls at the Extraco Events Center Friday, but all four of the top seeded teams in the 2014 National Collegiate Equestrian Association Championship have moved onto the semi-finals. Top seed and tournament favorite South Carolina jumped out to an early lead and held on to win 9-7 over Texas Christian. No. 4 seed Auburn had the biggest win of day, earning a 13-3 win over Kansas State. The conference rival will meet in...

Madden Leads the Way in Twelfth for the U.S. Following the Speed Leg of the 2014 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final

by Helen Murray | 4/18/2014 6:02:26 PM

Lyon, France - The 2014 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final got underway on Friday evening at the Lyon Eurexpo, with 40 of the world’s best horse-and-rider combinations from 20 nations going to task over Frank Rothenberger’s 13 obstacle track. Of the talented field that lined-up to contest the Speed Leg 11 were representing the United States and looking to bring the World Cup title back across Beezie Madden and Simon (Kendall Bierer/PhelpsSports.com) the Atlantic for the third time...

100 Day Horse Challenge Open for Registration

by American Horse Council's Time to Ride | 4/18/2014 9:40:15 AM

Washington, D.C. - The 100 Day Horse Challenge, sponsored by Time to Ride, is now accepting host applications. The first 1,000 hosts to be approved will compete for $100,000 in cash and prizes this summer by providing entry level horse experiences to as many people as possible in 100 days beginning June 1. Official rules and registration details are available at www.timetoride.com . The goal of the 100 Day Horse Challenge is to increase awareness of the benefits of horse activities across the...

NCEA Championships Day 1 Results

by Andrew Minnick | 4/17/2014 11:14:34 PM

Waco, Texas – The 2014 National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) National Championships started Thursday at the Extraco Events Center. The four highest seeded teams had byes into the second round, but eight of the nation’s top college equestrian were in action. No.9 TCU def No.8 Fresno State 11- 4 No.5 Kansas State def No.12 Texas A&M 8-7 No.6 Baylor def No.11 UT Martin 12-4 No.10 SMU def. No.7 New Mexico State 10-6 Follow the 2014 NCEA National Championships at...

7 Nations, 4 Gold Medalists, 2 World Champions to Compete at Kentucky Reining Cup

by Brad Ettleman for Kentucky Reining Cup | 4/17/2014 8:50:58 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The strongest and most impressive line-up at a Reining event this year, the 2014 Kentucky Reining Cup boasts entries from seven nations, including Australia, Canada, Brazil, Italy, Mexico, Sweden, and the United States. Among those are the world’s current gold medalist title holders from the United States: Shawn Flarida, Tom McCutcheon, Tim McQuay and Craig Schmersal – all competing for the chance to represent the US in defending those medals. Also returning are...

Berndl Retains USEF National Single Horse Driving Championship Title with Supreme Effort at 2014 Southern Pines CDE

by Helen Murray | 4/13/2014 2:57:51 PM

Raeford, N.C .- The 2014 USEF National Single Horse Driving Championship came to an exciting conclusion on Sunday in the cones phase of the Southern Pines CDE. On another beautiful day at the Carolina Horse Park, 2013 Champion, Leslie Berndl, held her nerve to drive a near flawless effort over Richard Nicoll’s cones course to retain the title. Leslie Berndl (PicsofYou.com) Berndl (Newcastle, Calif.) and 13-year-old KWPN gelding Uminco, were the final competitors to tackle the cones course...

Berndl Maintains Overall Lead in USEF National Single Horse Driving Championship, as Stafford Wins Marathon

by Helen Murray | 4/12/2014 4:51:30 PM

Raeford, N.C. - The marathon phase of the USEF National Single Horse Driving Championship, which is being held in conjunction with the Southern Pines CDE, proved to be a back-and-forth battle between two of America’s most experienced drivers. Leslie Berndl and Suzy Stafford traded quick times through Richard Nicoll’s eight-obstacle marathon course on a picturesque day at the Carolina Horse Park. While Stafford was able to capture victory on the marathon, it is Berndl who will drive...

Berndl Takes First Step in Defending USEF National Single Horse Driving Championship Title Following an Impressive Performance on Dressage Day at Southern Pines CDE

by Helen Murray | 4/11/2014 6:43:23 PM

Raeford, N.C.- Competition at the Southern Pines CDE officially got underway on Friday at the Carolina Horse Park with the USEF National Single Horse Driving Championship closing out the day. Following the completion of the dressage phase, Leslie Berndl holds the early lead after an impressive test that earned high marks from the Ground Jury of Peter Bonhof and Martha Hanks Nicoll. Leslie Berndl and Uminco (PicsofYou.com) Reigning National Champion, Berndl (Newcastle, Calif.) entered the ring...

Alexandra Du Celliee Muller Awarded $500 Trip Harting Fund Grant from the Dressage Foundation

by The Dressage Foundation | 4/11/2014 11:36:36 AM

Alexandra du Celliee Muller (Kristin Lamberson) The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that Alexandra du Celliee Muller from Little Rock, AR, is the 2014 recipient of the $500 Trip Harting Grant. Alexandra plans to use the funds to continue her education in the United States Dressage Federation Instructor Certification Program. Alexandra has been a member of Pony Club since 1995 and received her Dressage A rating in 2012. Throughout her time in Pony Club, Alexandra has volunteered for...

Strong Field Lines Up for USEF National Single Horse Driving Championship at Southern Pines CDE

by Helen Murray | 4/10/2014 3:40:13 PM

Raeford, N.C. - A talented field of 11 drivers descends upon Raeford, N.C., this weekend as they look to lay claim on the 2014 USEF National Single Horse Driving Championship. The annual championship will be held in conjunction with the Southern Pines CDE, April 11-13, at the Carolina Horse Park. Competition gets underway Friday with the dressage, with drivers heading out on the marathon course the following day. Sunday hosts the final phase of competition as the 2014 champion will be crowned...