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Six USEF Dressage National Championships Up for Grabs at Lamplight Equestrian Center

by Helen Murray | 8/23/2011 5:15:26 PM

Lexington, KY- The future of dressage in the United States will be on full display this weekend in Wayne, IL, as many of the nation's top up-and-coming horses vie for coveted USEF National Championship titles. Champions will be crowned at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in six separate divisions. In the 2011 Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships the top 4, 5 and 6-year-olds in the country will be recognized. Seven- to 9-year-olds will stake their claim on the USEF National...

Dancer, Wrigley-Miller and Yoder Set to Drive in their First FEI World Pair Driving Championship in France

by Joanie Morris | 8/23/2011 9:27:16 AM

Lexington, KY - The 2011 FEI World Pair Driving Championship get underway this week in Conty, France, and three American drivers are set to make their International Championships debut. Led by Chef d'Equipe Chester Weber and Coach Michael Freund, the U.S. will be represented by Katherin Dancer, Misdee Wrigley-Miller and Joe Yoder. These three drivers drove as a team at Reisenbeck CAI in July and earned valuable international experience which Weber believes will serve them well going into...

The Hampton Classic Horse Show Attracts World's Best

by Meg Schermerhorn | 8/22/2011 11:50:31 AM

Bridgehampton, NY — The world's best horses and riders, including riders from seven countries, will come together at the 36th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, which returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 28 – September 4, as they vie for top honors at one of the world's most prestigious show jumping competitions. Highlighting this year's Hampton Classic Horse Show is the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix and FEI World Cup™ Qualifier on Sunday, September 4, which is open to...

Laura Linback Captivates Grand Prix Action at HITS Culpeper

by HITS Media | 8/22/2011 11:11:43 AM

Laura Linback and Whittaker MVNZ on course in the $40,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer (ESI Photography). Culpeper, VA --- Laura Linback of Mundelin, IL, and Woodrun's Whittaker MVNZ, whom they call "Fred" in the barn, had an amazing week at HITS Culpeper. Last Friday, they captured the win in the $15,000 Brook Ledge Open Jumper Prix and successfully followed up with a big win in the $40,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health. Jerry Dougherty of Bokeelia, Florida was...

McLain Ward Continues to Lead Hagyard Challenge Series

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/22/2011 10:00:27 AM

McLain Ward placed first and second in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic during the Kentucky Summer Horse Show to take over the lead in the Hagyard Challenge Series standings (Photo: Rebecca Walton/PMG). Lexington, KY - McLain Ward continues to hold the lead in the 2011 Hagyard Challenge Series after claiming the first and second place honors in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic during the Kentucky Summer Horse Show. The talented rider completed double clear rounds aboard Pjotter Van De...

Kyle is King of the Rockies

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | 8/22/2011 7:33:11 AM

Kyle King of Ocala, FL, and Capone I won the $50,000 CSI2* G2 Financial Group Grand Prix on August 20 at the Rocky Mountain Classic I in Calgary, AB (Photo: Cansport ). Calgary, Alberta – Kyle King of Ocala, FL, kicked off the three-week Rocky Mountain Classic show jumping series by winning the $50,000 CSI2* G2 Financial Group Grand Prix on Saturday, August 20. The Rocky Mountain Classic show jumping tournaments are taking place at Anderson Ranch in Calgary, AB. Course designer...

Kaely Tomeu and Amor Van De Rostal Win High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/21/2011 10:00:46 AM

Kaely Tomeu and Amor Van De Rostal were the only pair to execute a clean round during the High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper class, ultimately earning the top honors (Photo: Kendall Bierer/PMG). Lexington, KY - There was nothing but blue skies and sunshine at the Kentucky Horse Park for the fourth day of the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. Talented horse and rider combinations competed at the Rolex Stadium during the High and Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper classes attempting to post the target...

Lillie Keenan and C Coast Z Win the $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Heather Bellock for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/21/2011 9:52:18 AM

Lillie Keenan and C Coast Z earned the $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals Championship at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show (Photo: Heather Bellock/PMG). Lexington, KY - It was an incredible night for the Final Round of the 2011 $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. Spectators gathered in the Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park to see who would take home tonight's victory. Junior Rider Lillie Keenan rode to success with C...

Scott Stewart Takes Top Three Spots in Third Annual $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Heather Bellock for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/19/2011 6:15:32 PM

Scott Stewart and Carlos Boy took top honors during Round One of the $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show (Photo: Heather Bellock/PMG). Lexington, KY - The day that riders, trainers, owners and spectators have been waiting for throughout the Kentucky Horse Shows Series has finally arrived. The 2011 $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals commenced this morning in the Rolex Stadium. Attendees could not have ordered a more perfect day with...

Fieldstone Equestrian to Host Record Numbers at Upcoming Summer Showcase Competition

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 8/19/2011 2:00:00 PM

Halifax, MA - The staff at Fieldstone Equestrian are excited to announce that they will host their biggest event ever during next week's Fieldstone Summer Showcase. The finale of Fieldstone's SmartPak Triple Crown Series, the Summer Showcase will run August 23-28 at the idyllic Fieldstone Equestrian & Show Facility in Halifax, MA. Fieldstone has prepared for a record number of competitors as the week quickly approaches and managers are confident that exhibitors will be thrilled with...