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Penelope Leprevost Takes Top Prize in $125,000 CANA Cup 1.60m at Spruce Meadows 'Masters'

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 9/6/2013 8:56:15 AM

Penelope Leprevost and Dame Blanche van Arenberg (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB , - The Spruce Meadows 'Masters' continued today with two top competitions in the International Ring. Taking the top prize in the $125,000 CANA Cup 1.60m was Penelope Leprevost (FRA) and Dame Blanche van Arenberg. The luck of the Irish was with Conor Swail today when he finished first and second in the $50,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup 1.50m on Martha Louise and Lansdowne. The Spruce...

Rhian Murphy Wins MHJ Junior Medal Finals at Fieldstone Show Park

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/25/2013 11:36:22 PM

Rhian Murphy piloted Phantom to the MHJ Junior Medal Finals victory during the 2013 Massachusetts Hunter Jumper Finals at the Fieldstone Show Park (Phelps Media Group, Inc. International) Halifax, MA - Top riders from across New England gathered at the Fieldstone Show Park for the 2013 Massachusetts Hunter Jumper Finals. After working all year to qualify for the prestigious event, riders competed in their respective divisions to earn the championship honors. The Junior Medal was award to Rhian...

David Oliynyk and Generous Win $15,000 NEHJA 3'3" Hunter Derby Finals at Fieldstone Summer Showcase II

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/23/2013 9:12:23 PM

David Oliynyk and Generous rode to the top of the $15,000 NEHJA 3'3" Hunter Derby Finals during the Fieldstone Summer Showcase II (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Halifax, MA - Under sunny skies and beautiful New England conditions the $15,000 NEHJA 3'3" Hunter Derby Finals, presented by GGT Footing, featured the top horse and rider combinations from across the country. Besting a field of 40 competitors during the Fieldstone Summer Showcase II, David Oliynyk and Generous led the field from start to...

Liza Boyd and Brunello Named 2013 USHJA International Hunter Derby Champions

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/18/2013 8:11:58 AM

Liza Boyd, Brunello and Boyd's father and trainer Jack Towell sharing a moment following her win (Emily RIden) Lexington, KY - Liza Boyd and Brunello have consistently been top contenders at the USHJA International Hunter Derby Championships, but they have always come just short of the victory. Saturday night at the Kentucky Horse Park Boyd and Brunello made the shot when it really counted, finally securing the win and earning the title of 2013 USHJA International Hunter Derby Tier I Champions....

Charlie Jayne and Uraya win the $75,000 Grand Prix of Indianapolis at Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show

by Brenda Mueller For Immediate Release Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/12/2013 1:51:20 PM

Charlie Jayne and Uraya win the $75,000 Grand Prix of Indianapolis at Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show (Phelps Media Group) Zionsville, IN - August 11, 2013 -The highlight of the Traders Point Horse Show was the $75,000 Grand Prix of Indianapolis where thirty two riders tried to put in fault- free rounds for a piece of the prize money. The warm sunny Sunday brought hoards of spectators to enjoy the day's festivities. The charity event benefits the Riley Children's Foundation. The...

Laura Linback Leads Open Jumpers to Kick Off Equifest II Horse Show at Lamplight Equestrian Center

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/31/2013 8:59:35 PM

Laura Linback rode to the top of the Open Jumper leader board for the opening day of Equifest II, taking the 1.40m Open Jumper victory with Whittaker MVNZ (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Wayne, IL - The top horses and riders from across the country returned to the Lamplight Equestrian Center for Equifest II. The first day of competition commenced with the Open Jumper divisions in the Grand Prix Ring. Local resident Laura Linback led the way to the $5,000 1.40m Open Jumper class, as well as the $500 1.25m...

David Beisel and Ammeretto Taste Sweet Victory in $30,000 D-Braider Cherry Capital Classic Grand Prix

by Horse Shows by the Bay | 7/27/2013 11:59:38 PM

Ammeretto and David Beisel (Tricia Booker Photography) Traverse City, MI - David Beisel and Ammeretto saved their best for last. After winning the first class they contested during the 2013 Horse Shows by the Bay Series on July 4, they finally picked up their second blue ribbon today during the $30,000 D-Braider Cherry Capital Classic Grand Prix. "It was worth the wait, for sure," said Beisel, who also notched his first grand prix win aboard the 8-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion (Numero...

Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra Launch to Lead in $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at Kentucky Summer Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/26/2013 8:56:13 AM

Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra (Phelps Media Group, Inc. International) Lexington, KY - The top riders in the country gathered to compete for the winning prize in tonight's $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic, but in the 15-horse jump-off only the fastest and most accurate would have the chance at the prize money. Venezuela's Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra scored the lion's share of the cash after making a mad dash across the finish line in a scorching 43.662 seconds for the win. The...

Keenan and Garza Perez Win Jumping Medals at 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North

by Jennifer Wood and Brad Ettleman for USEF | 7/21/2013 1:02:30 AM

Jumping Young Rider Individual Medalists: Kate Morrison (Zone 5), Bronze; Lillie Keenan (Zone 2), Gold; Charlotte Jacobs (Zone 2), Silver (Sportfot) Lexington, KY – Saturday's morning competition at the 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) featured exciting sport and medal presentations for two disciplines. Individual medals were given in jumping and reining. In the jumping, Lillie Keenan (Zone 2) and Londinium won...

Uhlir and Holleger Win Dressage Individual Gold Medals at 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North

by Jennifer Wood for USEF | 7/19/2013 11:55:42 PM

Dressage Young Rider Individual medalists: Devon Wycoff (Reg 5), Bronze; Ayden Uhlir (Reg 6), Gold; Jamie Pestana (Reg 7) Silver (SusanJStickle.com) Lexington, KY – Dressage riders completed their tests for Individual medals today at the 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC). Taking home the Gold medal in the Young Rider division was Ayden Uhlir (Region 6) on Sjapoer. The Gold medalist in the Junior division was Lindsey...