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Eirin Bruheim and Tackeray Jump to Top Honors at Show Jumping Classic

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/22/2012 3:00:02 PM

Eirin Bruheim and Tackeray won in the High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers at the Show Jumper Classic. (Morgan German) Tomball, TX - Eirin Bruheim of Nordic Lights Farm was very successful during her first competition aboard her newest mount, Tackeray. Purchased from Great Britain's Ben Maher just a short time ago, Bruheim and Tackeray are already proving to be a great match, showing in their first competition during the Show Jumper Classic in Tyler, TX. The pair took winning honors in the...

Wilton Porter and Patriot Earn Second High Junior Jumper Victory at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/13/2012 6:14:25 AM

Wilton Porter and Patriot win High Junior Jumpers at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. (Rebecca Walton) Lexington, KY - For the second day in row, Wilton Porter galloped to victory aboard his talented gelding Patriot in the High Junior Jumpers at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. Completing an excellent double clear effort, he managed to edge out Emanuel Andrade and La Fe Forli by just two-tenths of a second to take home top honors. Later in the day, Andrade earned his own blue ribbon, showing...

Dinan Is Spectacular in The Welcome Stake

by Classic Communications | 5/11/2012 3:00:00 PM

North Salem, NY - Eighteen-year-old Katie Dinan and Grant Road Partner’s Nougat Du Vallet were the best of a stellar field as they took the win in the $25,000 New York Welcome Stake at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows taking place at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. Forty-seven entries showed in this afternoon’s welcome stake over a course set by Alan Wade of Tipperary, Ireland. Twelve horse and rider combinations were able to clear the first round course to advance to the...

Fox-Pitt Rolls to Win the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone; Springer Scores First Rolex/USEF National CCI4* Eventing Championship

by Joanie Morris | 4/29/2012 6:00:35 PM

Allison Springer and Arthur (Photo by Shannon Brinkman) Lexington, KY - Sunday at the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone proved to be as influential as its predecessor - but the top two placings did not change and Great Britain's William Fox-Pitt rode Catherine Witt's Parklane Hawk to top honors. The lovely New Zealand Thoroughbred made unbelievably light work of Saturday's cross-country course and jumped another phenomenal round in the Rolex Stadium -...

Fox-Pitt Heads the Field at the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Bridgestone, Springer and Arthur Lead the Rolex/USEF National CCI4* Eventing Championship

by Helen Murray | 4/28/2012 10:22:46 PM

Allison Springer and Arthur (Photo by Shannon Brinkman) Lexington, KY - Derek di Grazia's 29 obstacle cross country course proved extremely influential Saturday at the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone and caused a tremendous shake-up of the leaderboard. The top of the standings saw an exchange of first and second positions as William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk now lead the field while dressage leaders Allison Springer and Arthur sit in second. Fox-Pitt...

Elizabeth Bates Wins Low and High Junior/Amateur-Owner Classics On Last Day of Tampa Bay Classic

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 4/1/2012 3:30:43 PM

Elizabeth Bates rode Monsieur Taloubet to the championship with their speedy and accurate double-clear effort in the Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Tampa, FL - The Covered Arena was alive with an energetic buzz as riders gathered to compete for the top honors on the concluding day of the Tampa Bay Classic held at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, FL. Juniors and Amateurs alike gathered for the chance to compete for the...

Nicholas Dello Joio and Geledimar Z Swiftly Succeed in the Tampa Bay Classic with 1.40m Open Jumper Victory

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 3/29/2012 4:00:00 PM

Nicholas Dello Joio and Geledimar Z left all the rails intact during the 1.40m Open Jumpers at the Tampa Bay Classic in Tampa, FL, breaking the beam at 31.764 seconds and taking home the top award. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Tampa, FL - Riders gathered at the Covered Arena early this morning to welcome the second day of the Tampa Equestrian Series at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The morning was filled with anticipation as some of the nation's top riders took...

Roffman Triumphs At The $15,000 Wellington Dressage Classic CDI3* At Global Dressage Festival

by Jamie Saults for Global Dressage Festival | 3/18/2012 8:53:42 AM

Caroline Roffman and Pie (Susan J. Stickle) Wellington, FL - Caroline Roffman, resplendent in a green top hat in honor of St. Patrick's Day, rode Pie to victory in Intermediare 1 at the $15,000 Wellington Dressage Classic CDI***, presented by the Chesapeake Dressage Institute, held March 15-18 at the Global Dressage Festival (GDF)Stadium show grounds in Wellington, FL. Fifteen horse and rider combinations from seven different countries competed in the Global Dressage Festival's large...

Eric Lamaze Lays Claim to SSG Riding Gloves Bonus

by Jennifer Ward Starting Gate Communications Jennifer Ward | 3/2/2012 10:29:34 AM

Eric Lamaze riding Coriana van Klapscheut is presented with a $3,000 bonus from ringmaster Cliff Haines, Jennifer Ward and Ed James of SSG Riding Gloves (Sportfot) Wellington, Fl – Canada’s Eric Lamaze laid claim to his first $3,000 bonus from SSG Riding Gloves after winning the $32,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round VIII on Thursday, March 1, at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. Lamaze defeated 81 other entries while wearing his SSG...

World Dressage Masters Palm Beach Set to Begin

by Karen Robinson for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 1/25/2012 6:00:35 PM

Wellington, FL - The World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach will be officially under way at 12:30 pm on Thursday, January 26th, when 15 of the world's top international dressage horses are presented at the FEI horse inspection. The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center is, for the second consecutive year, the venue for this unique and exciting event, which is organized by Wellington Classic Dressage. "The International Polo Club team has come into the Jim...