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David Beisel and Ammeretto Seize the Win of the $50,000 Flintfields Grand Prix presented by North Face Farm

by Carrie Wirth | 7/20/2015 10:23:59 AM

David Beisel and Ameretto Traverse City, MI - July 19, 2015 - David Beisel and Ammeretto, owned by Equine Holdings LLC, wasted no time in the jump-off round to edge out Ryan Genn and Cookie Monster, owned by Wilhelm and Patty Genn, the only other double clear round of the $50,000 Flintfields Grand Prix presented by North Face Farm. The Genns kept it in the family, with Ryan's father, Wilhelm Genn, claiming third place aboard Bugatti, owned by Eduardo Leon, who were clear in the first round...

U.S. Eventing Team Takes Narrow Lead after Dressage at 2015 Pan American Games

by USEF Communications Department | 7/17/2015 5:39:54 PM

Caledon, Ont. – The United States Eventing Team began their pursuit of a berth to the 2016 Olympic Games with the dressage phase at the Caledon Equestrian Park in the 2015 Pan American Games. Before the ground jury of Wayne Quarles, Christian Landolt, and Annabel Scrimgeour, the members of the U.S. team performed consistently to take a narrow lead going into tomorrow’s cross-country on a score of 133. Canada sits closely behind in second on 133.70 and Brazil in third on 136.70. The...

Andres Rodriguez and Caballito Earn Top Prize in $127,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3*

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/15/2015 12:52:55 PM

Andres Rodriguez and Caballito (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Venezuela's Andres Rodriguez and Caballito emerged victorious in Saturday night's $127,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3* during week ten of the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The pair topped a six-horse jump-off with Juan Ignacio Rojo (ARG) and Percine Dream in second and Meagan Nusz (USA) with SRI Aladdin third. Michel Vaillancourt (CAN) set the course for Saturday night's grand prix at the Palm Beach...

Kent Farrington and Blue Angel Win $85,000 Salamander Hotels & Resorts Grand Prix

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/14/2015 8:14:06 AM

Kent Farrington and Blue Angel (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - For the second year in a row, Kent Farrington (USA) and Robin Parsky's Blue Angel emerged victorious in the $85,000 Salamander Hotels & Resorts Grand Prix CSI 3* during week six at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. Farrington and Blue Angel topped a nine-horse jump-off to defend their title, with Harrie Smolders (NED) and Don VHP Z second, and Ben Maher (GBR) aboard Valinski S third. Under the lights of the...

Adequan U.S. Reining Team Defends WEG Gold Medal

by Mark Coley | 8/26/2014 5:12:15 PM

Caen, France - The Adequan U.S. Reining Team kicked off the opening week for the United States with a spectacular performance at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games earning the Team Gold medal. Andrea Fappani riding Custom Cash Advance, Shawn Flarida riding Spooks Gotta Whiz, Jordan Larson riding HF Jordan Larson, Mandy McCutcheon, Andrea Fappani, Shawn Flarida, and Jeff Petska (Shannon Brinkman) Mobster, and Mandy McCutcheon riding Yellow Jersey all gave electric rides to take the U.S....

Adequan U.S. Reining Squad Ready to Compete at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Mark Coley | 8/24/2014 1:20:00 AM

Caen, France - With the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games underway, the world’s best reining combinations from 24 nations prepare to vie for top honors in Team and Individual Competition. Looking to defend their Team Gold and Individual Gold and Silver medal performances from the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games held in Lexington, Ky., the squad is filled with talented athletes ready to put in strong performances. Led by Chef d’Equipe Jeff Petska, U.S. combinations will...

Linnan Appointed as USEF Steward General of Eventing

by USEF Communications Department | 6/30/2014 10:45:37 AM

Lexington, Ky.- The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Janis Linnan as the USEF Steward General of Eventing. In this role, she will be responsible for the Janis Linnan (Photo Provided by Janis Linnan) stewarding at FEI-sanctioned eventing competitions throughout the United States. Additionally, Linnan will work with USEF Honorary Steward General, David Distler, to implement FEI directives on education and licensing, as well as serve as a...

Emanuel Andrade and Reve du Paradis Win $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/12/2014 9:56:49 PM

Emanuel Andrade and Reve du Paradis (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) kicked off its sixth week of competition on Wednesday with a $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m speed class held in the International Ring at The Stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) with a win for Venezuela's Emanuel Andrade and Reve du Paradis. FTI WEF week six, sponsored by Salamander Resort & Spa, runs February 12-16, 2014. The week...

Darragh Kenny and Quiz Triumph in $34,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/1/2014 9:37:02 AM

Darragh Kenny and Quiz (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The $34,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic was held on Friday with a win for Darragh Kenny and Spruce Meadow's Quiz. The class saw 23 entries with 5 clear rounds to advance to the jump-off and three double clears. Kenny and Quiz earned top honors in 41.05 seconds. McLain Ward (USA) and Kantunaro, owned by Ellen Holtgers and David Paige, finished second, clearing the course in 41.17 seconds. Alexa Pessoa (USA) and Rodrigo...

The Women Can't Be Beat in $75,000 Nespresso Battle of the Sexes at FTI WEF

by Lauren Fisher and Katie Macleod for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/12/2014 10:37:25 AM

The winning women's team with Michelle McFaul, Vice President, Community Affairs & Special Events for Nespresso, ringmaster Gustavo Murcia, and Paige, Mark and Katherine Bellissimo (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla, - January 10, 2014 - The crowds were out in full force at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Saturday night to watch the women's team earn their sixth consecutive victory in the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival's (FTI WEF) $75,000 Nespresso...