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Del Mar International Horse Show Begins

by West Palms Event Managment | 10/15/2014 1:17:05 PM

(Selena Frederick) Del Mar, Calif. - West Palms Events' final show of the season, the Del Mar International Horse Show, kicks off Wednesday, October 15 and runs through Sunday, October 26. The Del Mar Fairgrounds, a premier equestrian venue in Del Mar, Calif., is home to this world class show jumping event, hosting multiple season finals and the exciting Villas at Rancho Valencia World Cup Grand Prix of Del Mar! During the Del Mar International Horse Show, some exciting classes to watch...

Prize List for National Horse Show CSI-W 4* Available Now On Line

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/28/2014 4:10:40 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The prize list for the National Horse Show CSI-W 4* is now posted online. The highly decorated and immensely popular horse show returns for a fifth year at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, on October 28 -November 2, 2014. The prize list can be downloaded at: https://www.nhs.org/prize-list-and-entry-forms / With $755,000 in prize money offered, this year's show has been designated a CSI-W 4* show by the FEI. The International Open Jumpers will compete for...

Equi-Venture Equitation Riders Dominate at Summer in the Rockies VI

by AnLi Kelly-Durham for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/18/2014 8:57:47 PM

Hunter Holloway (AnLi Kelly Durham/Phelps Media Group,) Parker, Colo. - Friday at the Colorado Horse Park, all eyes were on the equitation riders, where many talented juniors vied for valuable points in the two phases of the WIHS Equitation and the ASPCA Maclay. The riders from Equi-Venture Farm of Topeka, KS left no blue ribbon unclaimed in the three medal classes. Hunter Holloway finished on top in both WIHS Equitation classes, while Misty Redd took the blue in the ASPCA Maclay. In the WIHS...

Pony Finals Auction Returns to U.S. Pony Finals August 6th at 6:15pm

by Sport Horse Auctions | 5/5/2014 1:59:11 PM

Lesington, Ky. - The Pony Finals Auction, in its 20th year, returns to the USEF Pony Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. The auction will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park during the US Pony Finals held August 6 through August 11. The auction returns to Wednesday evening, August 6 at 6:15 PM in the Alltech Arena. Entries are being accepted now at www.sporthorseauctions.com. The Pony Finals anchors six weeks of shows produced by Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC that includes the Kentucky Summer Series and...

USEF Names Individuals to Restructured Board of Directors and Newly Formed Councils

by USEF Communications Department | 1/9/2014 1:53:36 PM

Lexington, Ky. - In accordance with Bylaws amended at the USEF Board of Directors Mid-Year Meeting the Federation’s governance structure has been modified to create a more agile and efficient organization. During the 2014 USEF Annual Meeting currently underway in Lexington Kentucky the new structure has been populated. The Administration & Finance Working Group, FEI Affiliates Working Group, High Performance Working Group, and National Affiliates Working Group have transitioned to...

Cathleen Driscoll Wins NAL Adult Jumper Final

by Pennsylvania National Horse Show | 10/19/2013 10:55:52 PM

Cathleen Driscoll and FOREVER BLUE (AlCookPhoto.com) Harrisburg, Pa . - Cathleen Driscoll, of Elk Mills, MD, and FOREVER BLUE, won the $10,000 North American League (NAL) Adult Jumper Final, presented by SmartPak, today at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Only nine competitors made it through to the jump-off out of 28 starters, and Driscoll and her 7 year old mare were the only pair to produce a second clear round, stopping the clock in 33.707 seconds. Ericka Caslin and her own RIOLETTO,...

Giavanna Rinaldi Wins NAL Children's Jumper Finals

by Pennsylvania National Horse Show | 10/19/2013 10:47:32 PM

Giavanna Rinaldi and JULIETTE receive their awards from Siri Dupont-Hurley of EquiFit and Annette Longenecker of the NAL (AlCookPhoto.com) Harrisburg, Pa. - October 19, 2013 - Giavanna Rinaldi, of Wayne, Illinois, and her own JULIETTE, won the $10,000 North American League (NAL) Children's Jumper Final, presented by EquiFit, today at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. This was the 14 year old's second NAL victory this week - yesterday she won the NAL Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper...

Hugh Graham Captures $50,000 Grand Prix at CSI2* Orangeville International

by Starting Gate Communications | 8/19/2013 10:58:21 AM

Hugh Graham and Distant Star 3E won the $50,000 CSI2* Zucarlos Grand Prix, presented by Kubota Canada & Stewart’s Equipment, on Sunday, August 18, at the CSI2* Orangeville International Show Jumping Tournament in Orangeville, ON. (Ben Radvanyi Photography) Orangeville, Ontario – Canadian Olympian Hugh Graham saved the best for last, winning the $50,000 CSI2* Zucarlos Grand Prix, presented by Kubota Canada & Stewart’s Equipment, on Sunday, August 18, at the CSI2* Orangeville...

AN INVITATION TO ATTEND THE USEF TOWN HALL MEETING JUNE 3, 2013 - 6:00 - 9:00 PM ET

by USEF Communications Department | 5/24/2013 7:18:00 PM

In the face of overwhelming response from its membership and requests to host USEF Town Hall Meetings in many cities around the U.S., Federation staff and leadership opted to host a Town Hall Meeting to be broadcast LIVE on USEFNetwork.com on Monday, June 3 at 6:00 p.m. ET. This interactive broadcast replaces the previously scheduled meetings in an attempt to provide greater access to more people across all breeds and disciplines nationwide. "This innovative use of technology presents a unique...

Junior Riders Reign at Spring Week One at Colorado Horse Park

by Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/3/2013 11:17:57 AM

Kelli Crusiotti and Ishana III won both a $500 High Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers class and the $2,500 Open Jumper Welcome Stake. (iHorse Photo Media) Parker, CO - It was a successful opening week at the new A-rated spring series at Colorado Horse Park. Two junior riders proved their talent and ability by racking up an impressive list of wins. Kelli Cruciotti demonstrated that she and her jumper mare, Ishana III, were solidly capable of moving from the Low to the High Junior Amateur Owner...