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Geller and Fabricio Win 2011 USEF Overall Grand Champion Junior Hunter-West Title

by USEF Communications Department | 8/18/2011 8:19:56 AM

Morgan Geller and Fabricio. Photos © CapturedMomentPhoto.com. San Juan Capistrano, CA - Drawing riders from across the nation, the USEF National Junior Hunter Championships-West Coast event was an action-packed two days of great sport and a chance for the Junior Hunters to stand center stage as they displayed their talents in three phases: a handy hunter round, a classic round, and an under saddle phase. When the dust settles, it is the horse with the highest cumulative score that takes home...

Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy Prepare for the Derby Final by Sweeping High Performance Hunters at Blue Grass Festival Horse Show

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/17/2011 1:47:00 PM

Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy sweep the over fences in the High Performance Hunters Division (Photo: Kendall Bierer/PMG). Lexington, KY - A light breeze rolled across the Kentucky Horse Park as the sun shone down welcoming the first day of the Blue Grass Festival Horse Show. Opening day in the Stonelea Ring marked the beginning of the First Year Green Working Hunter, Second Year Green Working Hunter, Green Conformation Hunter, Regular Conformation Hunter and High Performance Hunter Divisions....

CDS Young Horse Futurity Produces International Dressage Stars

by Yellow Horse Marketing for the California Dressage Society | 8/17/2011 11:00:55 AM

Few dressage tests generate excitement like the young horse classes, where all the hopes, dreams, and possibilities for future equine dressage stars are on display. One program in particular can boast of a proven track record for identifying and rewarding talented youngsters capable of performing on a national and international stage: the California Dressage Society's Young Horse Futurity. When Alice Homble-Heitman's brown Hanoverian stallion "Sanceo" (San Remo x Rivera by Ramiro's...

USHJA Tad Coffin Zone III Junior Equitation Finals highlight August at HITS Culpeper

by HITS Media | 8/15/2011 2:13:44 PM

Culpeper, VA — When show jumping returns to HITS Culpeper this Wednesday for two consecutive weeks of show jumping, the sixth annual USHJA Tad Coffin Zone III Junior Equitation Finals will spotlight some of the most talented equitation riders in the region. The competition will run in the Grand Prix ring on Saturday, August 20 as riders from Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware and West Virginia vie for a USHJA Zone III title. Competitors qualified for the finals by winning a Zone...

Kaley Pratt Claims $15,000 Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic in Vermont

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | 8/15/2011 11:13:56 AM

Shane and Kaley Pratt won the $15,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic, presented by Parlanti, at the Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Kaley Pratt of Gainesville, Florida, piloted Shane to victory in the $15,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic, Presented by Parlanti, on Sunday, August 14, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Of the more than 70 that qualified, a total...

Horse Radio Network (HRN) Announces U.S. Eventing Association Segment

by Chris Stafford | 8/15/2011 9:00:26 AM

Lexington, KY - The Horse Radio Network (HRN) has announced today that, as part of its Affiliate Program, it will be broadcasting a monthly news segment from the United States Eventing Association (USEA) as part of its Eventing Radio Show. The new segment begins with Episode 154, which is posted on www.eventingradio.com and www.useventing.com . Glenn Hebert, HRN Executive Director said, "We are very pleased to welcome the U.S. Eventing Association as an HRN Affiliate to bring you their latest...

Madison Goetzmann and Denmark Win 2011 Equisport Insurance/USEF Pony Medal Finals

by Heather Bellock/Phelps Media Group | 8/15/2011 7:56:38 AM

Madison Goetzmann and Denmark (Photo: Shawn McMillen). Lexington, KY - The last day of the 2011 United States Equestrian Federation Pony Finals National Championships began bright and early with exciting competition in the Covered Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. The EquiSport Insurance/USEF Pony Medal Finals brought the 2011 Pony Finals to an end. Leading the class from beginning to end with a solid two rounds over fences was Madison Goetzmann and Denmark to garner the championship prize. The...

Darragh Kenny Closes Vermont Summer Festival with Victory

by Starting Gate Communications | 8/15/2011 7:49:00 AM

Darragh Kenny of Ireland and Obelix won the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, Presented by Purina Feeds, on Sunday, August 14, to close out the six-week Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Darragh Kenny of Ireland won the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, presented by Purina, on Sunday, August 14, to close out the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival. The six-week show jumping tournament took place from July 6 through August...

St. Louis National Charity Horse Show Set for September

by ASHA News | 8/14/2011 3:00:18 PM

Lexington, KY - The St. Louis National Charity Horse Show will be held beginning Wednesday, September 28 through Saturday, October 1 at the National Equestrian Center, in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. The new Show Manager for 2011 will be Peter Fenton. Peter is introducing some changes to the show, while continuing to build upon the show’s longstanding tradition and prestige. The judging panel for this year includes Jim Lowry, Bill Waller, and Lisa Waller. The show is seeking recognition from...

Montross and Pratt Win in Vermont

by Starting Gate Communications | 8/14/2011 2:18:15 PM

Kaley Pratt rode Shane to victory in the $2,500 Marshall & Sterling Adult Jumper Classic on Saturday, August 13, at the Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Nina Montross of Bedford, NY, won the $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s Jumper Classic held Saturday, August 13, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont. Despite her young age, 12-year-old Montross is a seasoned competitor, garnering many awards in the pony...