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McCamey Kimbler Wins 2014 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award

by USEF Communications Department | 11/17/2014 2:47:08 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce McCamey Kimbler as the winner of the 2014 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award. The USEF Youth Sportsman's Award is designed to identify potential future leaders in the equine industry and provides an opportunity for the USEF to recognize outstanding youth members for their achievements. An international endurance rider from Aberdeen, S.D., Kimbler was nominated by the American Endurance Ride...

Pennsylvania National Features Hounds and Huntsmen for Hunt Night

by Classic Communications | 10/14/2014 2:50:43 AM

Jill Wilson receives the Leading Lady Rider Award for the sixth consecutive year (Al Cook - alcookphoto.com) Harrisburg, Pa. - It was a night of 'old tradition' at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show as 19 Hunt Clubs, including hounds, huntsmen, and horses, took over the main arena at the Farm Show Complex for Hunt Night, sponsored by Kinsley Construction. The competition was steep in the Field Hunters Competitions, in which each horse and rider competed over a course of eight...

Dressage at Devon Announces Line-Up for Dressage with the Experts

by Ginny Simon | 9/24/2014 1:56:49 PM

Devon, PA – Since 1978 more and more spectators, riders and trainers have enjoyed Dressage with the Experts. This year an over-ear style personal receiver allows you to follow all the commentary of some of the foremost experts in the world of dressage. Listen as they comment and give personal opinion and insight into the horse and rider during their performances. For only $35 (pre-ordered) or $40 on the day of the show, you get a behind the scenes perspective exclusive only to those with...

Final Day of Vaulting - Full Report

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/5/2014 9:13:15 PM

On the fourth and final day of vaulting competition, World Championship titles were decided in the Pas de Deux, Individual Female, Individual Male, and Squad divisions. A packed crowd at the Zénith witnessed the best of the best in the discipline of vaulting perform their Second Round Freestyle Tests in front of the judging panel of Sue Detol, Elzbieta Dolinska, Anita Flamand, Véronique Girard, Pavla Krauspe, Anna Kull, Helma Schwarzmann, and Karolina Wickholm in hopes of bringing...

Palmers and McCormick Finish Fifth on Final Day of Vaulting at 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/5/2014 7:30:38 PM

Caen, France – On the fourth and final day of vaulting competition, World Championship titles were decided in the Pas de Deux, Individual Female, Individual Male, and Squad divisions. A packed crowd at the Zénith witnessed the best of the best in the discipline of vaulting perform their Second Round Freestyle Tests in front of the judging panel of Sue Detol, Elzbieta Dolinska, Anita Flamand, Véronique Girard, Pavla Krauspe, Anna Kull, Helma Schwarzmann, and Karolina Wickholm...

Leslie Howard and Tic Tac Top $100,000 CSI2* Synoil Energy Services Cup

by Starting Gate Communications | 8/9/2014 1:09:06 PM

U.S. Olympic gold and silver medalist Leslie Howard guided Tic Tac to victory in the $100,000 CSI2* Synoil Energy Services Cup on August 9 at the CSI2* Summer Festival at the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. (Ben Radvanyi Photography) Palgrave, Ontario – U.S. Olympic gold and silver medalist Leslie Howard topped an international starting field to win the $100,000 CSI2* Synoil Energy Services Cup at the CSI2* Summer Festival held August 6 to 10 at the Caledon Pan Am...

Julie Welles Brings Home the Blue in $10,000 Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Welcome Stake

by Laura Cardon for Starting Gate Communications, Inc. | 7/31/2014 9:47:34 PM

Julie Welles and Twan won the $10,000 Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Welcome Stake (David Mullinix Photography) East Dorset, Vt. - Julie Welles of Wellington, FL, and Warren, VT, rode Twan to victory in the $10,000 Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 31, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Welles and Twan were the first pair to tackle the course designed by 1976 Olympic individual silver medalist Michel...

UPDATED: USEF Announces Eventing Competition Grants for European Competition

by USEF Communications Department | 7/18/2014 5:30:53 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and United States Equestrian Team Foundation (USET) are pleased to announce eventing competition grants for European competitions in the fall of 2014. Jacqueline B. Mars Competition and Training Grants The USET Foundation is pleased to announce that the Jacqueline B. Mars Competition and Training Grants have been awarded to Lillian Heard and Kurt Martin; eventing riders who have been identified and recommended by the USEF Eventing...

Land Rover Competition Grant Recipients Martin and Shamwari 4 Jump to Third Place at Luhmuhlen CCI4*

by Helen Murray | 6/15/2014 10:35:18 AM

Luhmuhlen, Germany - Clear rounds were at a premium on Sunday in the final phase of the Luhmuhlen CCI4* over Heiko Wahlers’ 13-obstacle track. Of the 31 combinations that went forward into the show jumping, only three competitors were able to jump faultlessly. Leading the way for the American contingent were Land Rover Competition Grant recipients Boyd Martin and Shamwari, 4 who continued their Boyd Martin and Shamwari 4 (Shannon Brinkman) climb up the leaderboard, finishing the...

U.S. Riders Shine on Cross Country Day at Luhmuhlen CCI4*

by USEF Communications Department | 6/14/2014 3:40:03 PM

L Boyd Martin and Shamwari 4 (Shannon Brinkman Photo) uhmuhlen, Germany – The riders representing the U.S. rose to the occasion on Saturday tackling Captain Mark Phillips’ 6,500m 29-fence cross country course with ease. Land Rover Competition Grant recipients Boyd Martin and Shamwari 4 looked like a true partnership, adding no time penalties to their dressage score of 47.80 to move up to seventh place. Martin (Cochranville, Pa.) and Shamwari 4 Syndicate LLC's 12-year-old...