Raeford, NC - The Southern Pines CDE came to a conclusion on Sunday at the picturesque Carolina Horse Park as three pony drivers were crowned 2013 National Champions. In the USEF National Combined Driving Single Pony Championship Tracey Morgan had the trip of day to claim the Single Pony Title for the first time. Jennifer Matheson claimed her third USEF National Combined Driving Pair Pony Championship, with a solid cones phase. The USEF National Combined Driving Pony Team Championship went to...

The National Collegiate Equestrian Association has selected its 2013 All-America class, it was announced today. The NCEA also announced its Second-Team All America class and the All-America Honorable Mention squad. NCEA FIRST-TEAM ALL-AMERICA Equitation Over Fences: Samantha Schaefer (Baylor), Carly Anthony (Georgia), Elizabeth Benson (Auburn), Olivia Dorey (Georgia). Equitation on the Flat: Samantha Schaefer (Baylor), Carly Anthony (Georgia), Meredith Finch (Kansas State), Demi Stiegler (TCU)....

Cesar Parra and Van the Man (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, FL – Cesar Parra (Whitehouse Station, NJ) is the top American after the second day of competition at the Wellington Nations Cup CDIO3* presented by Stillpoint Farm. Riding Michael and Sarah Davis’ Van the Man in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDIO3*, Parra earned a 74.375% to win the class. “I loved it. It was electric,” Parra said about his FEI Freestyle Test. “I want to thank the Davis family for believing...

Raeford, NC - The marathon phase proved extremely influential at the Southern Pines CDE as the leaderboards across the competition saw great shake-ups. In the USEF National Combined Driving Single Pony Championship, Paul Maye drove a consistent and determined second phase to seize the two-day lead on a score of 126.39. While in the USEF National Combined Driving Pair Pony Championship, Jennifer Matheson will head into the cones as the leader with a score of 136.25. Lisa Stroud maintained her...

Wellington, FL - The Wellington Nations Cup CDIO 3* was held today with 10 teams participating at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. Following the close of competition, a protest was filed with the Appeals Committee for Mikala Munter Gundersen (DEN) of Team Europe on the judging of her ride. The Chef d'Equipe for Team Europe filed the protest within the one hour time limit. The Appeals Committee consists of Marian Cunningham (PER), Lorraine McDonald (CAN), and Sandy Hotz (USA). The...

Suzy Satfford (Picsofyou.com) Raeford, NC - The first day of competition at the Southern Pines CDE came to a close with pony drivers taking their first steps towards earning National Titles as they performed their dressage tests. National Championship competitors were fortunate to enjoy sunny skies, as CDE competitors following the lunch break were met with a deluge of rain. In the USEF National Combined Driving Single Pony Championship Suzy Stafford leads the field after scoring 45.23 in the...

Lexington, KY - U.S. pony drivers head to Raeford, North Carolina this weekend to vie for National Titles at the Southern Pines CDE. Bragging rights will be up for grabs in the USEF National Combined Driving Single Pony Championship, USEF National Combined Driving Pair Pony Championship and USEF National Combined Driving Pony Team Championship at the annual event held April 12-14. USEF National Combined Driving Single Pony Championship Suzy Stafford (Marie de Ronde) A vastly experienced field...

The Intercollegiate Saddle Seat Riding Association (ISSRA) National Championship Horse Show will be held directly following the afternoon session of the Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show on Friday, April 12th in the Altech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The University of Kentucky Saddle Seat Team is the host of this years’ horse show. Major sponsors of the show include the United States Equestrian Federation and Becker Brothers, both of Lexington. Founded in...

Lexington, KY - The following horse-and-rider combinations have been awarded Land Rover Competition Grants to compete at the Saumur CCI3* in France, May 22-26, 2013. The following four combinations will receive Land Rover Competition Grants (listed in Alphabetical Order): Hannah Sue Burnett (The Plains, VA) on Jacqueline Mars’ Harbour Pilot. Harbour Pilot is a 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding. Buck Davidson (Ocala, FL) on Sherrie Martin’s The Apprentice. The Apprentice is a...

Coloumbia, SC – The National Collegiate Equestrian Association has selected its 2013 All-America class, it was announced today. The NCEA also announced its Second-Team All America class and the All-America Honorable Mention squad. NCEA FIRST-TEAM ALL-AMERICA Equitation Over Fences: Samantha Schaefer (Baylor), Carly Anthony (Georgia), Elizabeth Benson (Auburn), Olivia Dorey (Georgia). Equitation on the Flat: Samantha Schaefer (Baylor), Carly Anthony (Georgia), Meredith Finch (Kansas...