Josephina Nor Lantzman and Chello Z (McCool) San Juan Capistrano, CA - As the temperature soared in Southern California, so did the four entries who battled it out in the jump-off of the $30,000 June Classic II Grand Prix, presented by ACE Equestrian. Congratulations go to Josephina Nor Lantzman and her own Chello Z, who, despite the heat, were blazing hot for the win. FEI Course Designer Mauricio Garcia of Puerto Rico designed a tough track for the highlight class of twenty-six entries....

Kent Farrington and Gazelle (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB, Canada – The ‘Continental’ CSI 5* Tournament at the Spruce Meadows Summer Series had more exciting show jumping competition at the Meadows on the Green with Kent Farrington and Gazelle capturing the top prize in the Scotiabank Cup 1.55m as the only clear round. Second place went to Kara Chad (CAN) on Bellinda, and third place was awarded to Peter Lutz (USA) on Robin de Ponthual. Victory in the Altagas Cup...

Sharn Wordley and Casper (Flying Horse Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - Sharn Wordley (NZL) continued his dominance at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) today, earning his second consecutive win during the FEI CSI 5* week at the venue. Wordley piloted Casper to a commanding victory in the $130,000 1.50m Suncast® Welcome CSI 5* finishing the track in 46.34 seconds. Andrew Bourns (IRL) collected second place aboard Hyakari with a time of 48.65 seconds, while Richie Moloney (IRL)...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named four athlete-and-horse combinations for the CDIO5* and five combinations for the CDI3* at Rotterdam, The Netherlands, June 22-26, 2016. Both competitions will serve as the final of three designated observation events for determining the 2016 U.S. Olympic Dressage Team. Previous observation events included CDIO5*/CDI3* Compiegne, May 19–22, and CDI4* Roosendaal, June 1-5. The following athletes and horses will...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named four athlete-and-horse combinations for the CDIO5* and five combinations for the CDI3* at Rotterdam, The Netherlands, June 22-26, 2016. Both competitions will serve as the final of three designated observation events for determining the 2016 U.S. Olympic Dressage Team. Previous observation events included CDIO5*/CDI3* Compiegne, May 19–22, and CDI4* Roosendaal, June 1-5. The following athletes and horses will...

Juan Ortiz and Nenuphar'Jac (Flying Horse Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - Juan Ortiz of Wellington, FL, and Nenuphar'Jac captured the $25,000 Lodge on Lake Lure Grand Prix at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) with a time of 41.317 seconds to conclude competition at Tryon Spring 7. Kyle Timm of Apex, NC, and Georgie B finished in second, crossing through the timers in 40.287 seconds, while Sharn Wordley of Wellington, FL, and Corino collected third place, finishing in 41.31...

Richie Maloney and Carrabis Z, Winners of the $215,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping New York at the 2015 American Gold Cup (The Book LLC) North Salem, N.Y. - On September 14-18, 2016, the American Gold Cup CSI-W is set to return to scenic Old Salem Farm in North Salem, New York. The popular and prestigious show jumping classic annually attracts an international field of world-class riders for what has once again become one of America's most popular show jumping events. The four-decade...

McLain Ward and Tina la Boheme (The Book LLC) North Salem, N.Y. – McLain Ward of Brewster, NY, and Tina la Boheme scored an impressive victory in the $130,000 Empire State CSI3* Grand Prix, presented by The Kincade Group, on Sunday to close out two weeks of competition at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows held at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. Collecting first and third-place ribbons, Ward topped a field of 39 over courses built by Alan Wade (IRL). Ward and Friday’s grand...

Roberto Teran and Woklahoma on their way to a Great American $1 Million Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - Spectators filed into HITS Post Time Farm to witness a world-class line-up of national and international riders battle for the blue in the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix on Sunday, March 27. Just one week after the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix in Thermal, California, top-dollar competition returned to the Horse Capitol of the World in Ocala, Florida for the Great American...

Lauren Hough and Cornet 39 (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Competition on Saturday during week eleven of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) featured international show jumping on both sides of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. The $130,000 Engel & Völkers Grand Prix CSI 4* was featured in the International Ring on the main show grounds in the evening with a win for Lauren Hough (USA) aboard Paris Sellon's Cornet 39. Laura Chapot (USA)...