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Washington International Horse Show CSI 3* Increases Prize Money for 2013

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 8/1/2013 6:58:12 PM

Washington, DC - The 55th Washington International Horse Show CSI 3* (WIHS) is pleased to announce an increase in the prize money awarded this year in the open jumper and hunter divisions. WIHS will offer nearly half a million dollars in total prize money in 2013, more than a $70,000 boost from 2012! The official prize list for 2013 competition is now available online at wihs.org/prize-list/, featuring some exciting new changes to the schedule. The country's only metropolitan indoor horse...

American Driving Society Annual Member Meeting Registration Now Open: Equines Welcome

by Maria McGinnia for the American Driving Society | 6/27/2013 8:49:22 AM

Cross Plains, WI - Members and friends of the American Driving Society (ADS) are encouraged to attend the 39th annual Members Meeting, September 26-29 in Aiken, South Carolina. Registration is open now until September 6, 2013. Registration will be $145.00 for members and $175.00 for non-members. A-la-carte pricing is available. The ADS Members Meeting is presented in part by a generous grant offered by the City of Aiken to encourage tourism and commerce. The purpose of the Members Meeting is to...

Speed is Key for Ashlee Bond at Spruce Meadows

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/8/2013 9:45:08 PM

Ashlee Bond and Cadett 7 (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, Alberta - Ashlee Bond and her veteran partner Cadett 7, a 16-year-old Holsteiner gelding by Cor de la Bryere x Capitol I owned by Little Valley Farm, flew through the 16 numbered obstacles on today's course for the $60,000 TransCanada Parcours de Chasse 1.45m to take the top prize in 100.059 seconds. John Perez (COL) and Utopia set the early winning pace and finished second in 103.505 seconds. Third place went to Francois...

Alexis Conover Earns $1,500 Grant through USEF Equestrians in Action

by USEF Communications DEpartment | 3/6/2013 3:45:03 PM

Lexington, KY - Seventeen-year-old Alexis Conover (New Port Richey, FL) volunteered more than 1,800 hours to accrue the most time of all participants in the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Equestrians in Action volunteer recognition program. USEF Equestrians in Action tracks youth volunteer hours that are aimed at improving the welfare of the horse or positively promoting equestrian sport. Sponsored by The EQUUS Foundation, the program encourages youth to give back to equestrian...

Tracy Fenney and MTM Centano Win $35,000 Double H Farm Jumper Classic at The American Gold Cup

by Sue Weakley for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/16/2012 3:54:57 AM

Tracy Fenney and MTM Centano fly to first in the Double H Farm Jumper Classic North Salem, NY -Tracy Fenney of Flower Mound, Texas, came away with the win in the $35,000 Double H Farm Classic 4* on Saturday at The American Gold Cup. The weather was crisp and clear as the horses and riders took to the field at the picturesque Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, and by mid-afternoon the wind picked up and the flags snapped in the gusts of wind. Fenney said she was hesitant to come and ride against...

Shane Sweetnam Takes the Lead in the 2012 Hagyard Challenge Series

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/28/2012 4:51:28 PM

Shane Sweetnam took the lead in the 2012 Hagyard Challenge Series during the $10,000 Hagyard Welcome Stake at the KHJA Horse Show. (Shawn McMillen Photography) Lexington, KY - It was a thrilling Welcome Stake for the final week of the Kentucky Summer Series, during the KHJA Horse Show. It was Shane Sweetnam who rode to the top of the standings for the 2012 Hagyard Challenge Series. Sweetnam's first place finish knocked Kaitlin Campbell into the second place position, with Reed Kessler...

Vale Edges Out Welles for the Win in the $30,000 Russell Fortune Memorial Grand Prix at Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show

by Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/11/2012 8:59:39 AM

Andrew Welles and Tornado Zionsville, IN - The 2012 Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show and Country Fair continued on Friday with cooler weather and a momentary, passing shower. The horses were feeling fresh and ready for competition at Wild Air Farms in Zionsville, IN. Exhibitors and guests enjoyed the annual Paws to Applause dog show mid-day and exciting show jumping action in the jumper arena and the Russell Fortune Arena all day long. The coveted $30,0000 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Fortune Jr....

Madeline Schaefer Picks Up Second Overall Pony Hunter Championship With Hi Lite in the Small Pony Hunters at 2012 US Pony Finals

by By Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/10/2012 9:28:48 PM

Madeline Schaefer Leads the Ranks With Hi Lite Going Into Tomorrow’s Overall Grand Pony Hunter Championship Lili Hymowitz and Rafael claimed Overall Small Pony Hunter Reserve Championship Lexington, KY –The rain had dissipated, and a cool brisk day greeted young riders and their ponies for the fourth day of the 2012 US Pony Finals and US National Pony Hunter Championships presented by Sallee Horse Vans. The Large Pony Hunters took center stage in the Walnut ring early in the...

Kaitlin Campbell Takes the 2012 Hagyard Challenge Series Lead

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/4/2012 5:50:11 AM

Kaitlin Campbell holds the current lead in the 2012 Hagyard Challenge Series - pictured with Rocky W - (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Lexington, KY - August 3, 2012- It was an exciting Thursday night for Kaitlin Campbell as she rode not one, but two mounts to the top awards in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Kentucky Summer Classic. Her double-clear efforts knocked fellow young rider Reed Kessler from the first place position, taking over as the series leader. Campbell now holds the top spot...

Talented Young Horses Participate in Final Markel/USEF Young Horse Training Session

by USEF Communications Department | 7/6/2012 9:15:52 AM

Bobbi Carlton riding the six-year-old Kir Royal (USEF Archive) Lexington, KY - Finishing up the Markel/USEF Young Horse training and observation sessions for 2012, Rosebrook Farm in Georgetown, MA hosted the final scheduled session of the year on June 28-29. Scott Hassler, the USEF Young Horse Coach, once again led the session in the eastern region with a wealth of successful young horses. "I was particularly excited to come to this area of the country because it is such a strong, active region....