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Millar and Dixson Victorious in $33,000 Duncan Ross Cup 1.50m at 'Canada One' Tournament

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/29/2013 8:25:35 AM

Ian Millar and Dixson (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, Alberta - The 'Canada One' Tournament had three feature competitions in the Meadows on the Green today with winners from three different countries. Canada's 10-time Olympian, Ian Millar, took the win in the $33,000 Duncan Ross Cup 1.50m with Dixson. In her first international win at Spruce Meadows, Lauren Crooks (USA) and Navare D'Oriolles were fastest in the $33,000 Westjet Cup 1.45m. Conor Swail of Ireland rode...

"Team America" Donates Top Winnings from $10,000 Paramount Resources Prix des Nations at Spruce Meadows to Calgary Flood Relief

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/27/2013 5:28:28 AM

Caitlin Ziegler and Butragenia (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB – The Spruce Meadows Summer Tournaments continue this week at the 'Canada One,' held June 25-30. Today was full of team competition and camaraderie, with the Paramount Resources Prix des Nations competitions held for junior and amateur riders at levels 1.10m-1.40m. There was also a 1.00m Friends of the Meadows Prix des Nations. Caitlin Ziegler, a member of the 1.40m Prix des Nations winning team who has...

Laura Kraut Wins in Hong Kong

by Andrew Minnick | 4/22/2013 12:03:37 PM

Beijing, China - Laura Kraut took home the top prize at the Longines Beijing Equestrian Masters CSI2* Grand Prix in Beijing over the weekend. Kraut and U-Prova (a borrowed horse*) bested a field of 35 mostly Chinese riders for the win. Nine riders were clear after the first round of competition over an eleven fences course. Kraut, the only American in the class, was joined by three Germans, four Chinese riders, and one representing Hong Kong. Laura guided the KWPN-Stallion U-Prova quickly...

Auburn Wins NCEA Hunter, and Overall National Championships. Oklahoma State Wins the Western National Championship.

by Andrew Minnick | 4/20/2013 9:32:40 PM

The Auburn Tigers, 2013 NCEA Overall National Champions (Danielle Long) Waco, TX - Despite great performances throughout the season, Auburn was a consistent No.2 in the national rankings...now they are the undisputed No.1, and no one can say that the Auburn Tigers didn't earn the 2013 NCEA Overall National Championship. The Hunter Seat final between Georgia and Auburn could have decided the overal NCEA National Championship. It could have, but a one point swing in Auburn's favor meant...

Peter Breakwell & Lucas Claim Victory in the $40,000 Blenheim Spring Classic I Grand Prix

by Blenheim Equisports | 3/31/2013 9:58:57 PM

Peter Breakwell and Lucas (McCool) San Juan Capistrano, CA - The $40,000 Blenheim Spring Classic I Grand Prix, presented by the Orange County Register, welcomed twenty-two horse and rider participants onto the International Field at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. The Peters were in stride Sunday - Peter Cottontail handled Easter brunch for exhibitors, Canadian Peter Holmes set an inviting course and New Zealander Peter Breakwell took home the top prize. Seven riders piloted their mounts...

Laurenz Buhl and Calista Make Big Strides in Adequan 7-Year-Old Jumpers at #FTIWEF

by Lauren Fisher and Laura Cardon for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/29/2013 9:33:52 PM

Laurenz Buhl and Calista (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - The $20,000 Adequan 7-Year-Old Jumper Classic Final went second in the International Arena on Friday and saw a total of 58 entries with 22 clear rounds followed by nine without fault in the jump-off. Riding for Georgina Bloomberg's Gotham Enterprizes, 20-year-old German rider Laurenz Buhl guided Calista to victory with a double clear effort in 38.653 seconds. David Beisel and Kady Abrahamson's Basco H2 finished second in 38.798...

Eric Lamaze and Wang Chung M2S Excel in $33,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/23/2013 11:08:32 AM

Eric Lamaze and Wang Chung M2S (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - Canada's Eric Lamaze was in the winner's circle on Friday with a win in the $33,000 G&C Farm 1.45m speed class during week eleven of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF). Lamaze and Wang Chung M2S, owned by Morningside Stud and Torrey Pines Stable, beat a field of top horses and riders in the day's highlight Longines FEI world ranking event. Also showing on Friday, Lillie Keenan was the winner of...

Lauren Hough and Ohlala Win $33,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/21/2013 9:56:56 AM

Lauren Hough and Ohlala (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - Week eleven of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF), sponsored by Artisan Farms, featured the $33,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m speed class on Wednesday with a win for Lauren Hough (USA) and Ohlala. Earning points on the Longines FEI world ranking list, the pair beat Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Solerina, Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Wang Chung M2S, and McLain Ward (USA) and Zhum CW, all within nine one-hundredths of a second...

Big 12 Rivals Meet in Manhattan, KS Saturday for End-of-Season Showdown

by Andrew Minnick | 3/15/2013 10:54:39 AM

The NCEA regular season is almost over. There’s not a lot going on this weekend, but the one major conference matchup is a good one. No.3 Oklahoma State University vs. No.8 Kansas State University This marquee matchup of Big 12 rivals is a fitting way to close out the conference’s season, and get a glimpse of what’s to come in the Big 12 championship and the NCEA Championship. Oklahoma State is the higher ranked team, and the favorite here, and a win for the Cowgirls would...

$200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G & C Farm Returns to Raymond James Stadium April 6, 2013

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 2/28/2013 12:43:45 PM

Tampa, FL - The 2013 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G & C Farm returns to Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 7:30pm. This year marks the 41st anniversary of this enduring classic and as always, promises to be a magical night of show jumping as the world's greatest riders and horses gather in the Tampa Bay area to decide the American Invitational title. G & C Farm returns again as this year's presenting sponsor. "We are so grateful to...