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World Dressage Masters Palm Beach: List of Competitors and Schedule

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 1/19/2012 3:18:19 PM

Wellington, FL - Excitement is mounting for the World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach, which gets under way in just one week. The World Dressage Masters presented by Axel Johnson Group is the richest dressage series in the world; over half a million dollars in prize money was awarded at four WDM competitions in 2011. The WDM Palm Beach is the only WDM event outside of Europe, and the only five star CDI in North America. International Polo Club Palm...

Opening Day of USEF National Junior Hunter Championships - East Coast Crowns Winners in ASPCA Maclay, WIHS Equitation Classic and USEF/Pessoa Medals

by HITS Media | 8/2/2011 7:50:40 PM

Kendell Adelberger and Redfield Farm’s Werner took home the top honors in Monday's ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship Medal at the 2011 USEF National Junior Hunter Championships - East Coast at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, NY (ESI Photography). Saugerties, NY — This week, HITS-on-the-Hudson is host to some of the best junior riders in the country as it welcomes the USEF National Junior Hunter Championship – East Coast to the Saugerties show grounds. Action...

Ryan Genn Wins $30,000 D-BRAIDER Cherry Capital Classic Grand Prix in Traverse City

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/31/2011 10:11:51 AM

Ryan Genn and Marlo win the $30,000 D-BRAIDER Cherry Capital Classic Grand Prix in Traverse City (Photo: Katie Anich/PMG). Traverse City, MI - Saturday night's all right for riding, especially if you're a member of the talented Genn family. In tonight's $30,000 D-BRAIDER Cherry Capital Classic Open Jumper Grand Prix at Horse Shows by the Bay, Ryan Genn made winning a family affair by taking home the prestigious top honors. Genn's father, Wilhelm Genn, won last week's Grand...

Charleston Summer Classics – Hunters Rule Finale Week

by Classic Company | 7/24/2011 3:38:31 PM

Julie Curtin and Vince (Flashpoint Photography). Johns Island, SC — The final week of the Charleston Summer Classics held at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center was much like an adventure packed vacation itinerary, one moment you’re enjoying the sport with friendly competitive rivals- then shopping together for the social gatherings. This was also the week where the Wee Warriors of the Pony divisions battled for the coveted titles of Grand Pony Kahuna and the glory of being named Most...

This Week in International Disciplines - June 30

by USEF Communications Department | 6/30/2011 11:10:20 AM

Mt. Eden Team (Primo Ponies Photography). Dressage At the CDI-W Milton in Canada, David Marcus competed two horses throughout the weekend. In the Prix St Georges class, Marcus and Don Kontes finished in fourth with a score of 66.711%, while he tied for fifth with Chevri's Capital with a 65.570%. Marcus once again had strong finishes in the Intermediaire I class, finishing third with Chevri's Capital with a score of 69.737% and fifth with Don Kontes with a score of 67.895%....

2011 $25,000 Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby to Benefit ALS of Nevada

by Heather Bellock for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/27/2011 6:21:50 PM

Reno, NV - The 2011 $25,000 Franktown Meadows USHJA International Hunter Derby is pleased to announce that this year's prestigious event will benefit ALS of Nevada. The Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby will take place at the Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility in Carson City, NV, on September 5, 2011. The event will showcase the best horse and rider combinations in the country as they compete for the winning title over the beautiful derby course in front of an eager crowd. ALS of Nevada is...

$25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby - Legacy, Tradition and Love

by Devon Horse Show news | 6/6/2011 8:55:12 AM

Kenneth and Sally Wheeler Devon, PA - The $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby was a labor of love. The class was presented by the Wheeler family in honor of their parents, Kenneth and Sally Wheeler, whose names alone bring back images of phenomenal Hunters exploding over huge solid natural jumps on outside courses. Doug Wheeler spoke on behalf of the family. "This is in honor of my mom and my dad. Devon has been a part of our family's tradition and history for years. I was there as a...

USDF Congratulates New “L” Program Graduates

by By Ross Creech | 12/14/2006 3:09:41 PM

The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that 38 USDF members successfully completed the USDF “L” Education Program from August to November 2006. The USDF “L” Education Program is designed to prepare candidates to enter the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) “r” Judges Training Program, to qualify individuals to judge schooling shows, and to give competitors, trainers and instructors greater insight into the evaluative techniques of judging dressage. The...

USEF Show Jumping Short List for 2006 World Equestrian Games and Samsung Super League Tours Announced Today

by gaillardm | 3/26/2006 2:39:00 AM

Lexington, KY – Following the completion of the USEF Selection Trials on Saturday, the United States Equestrian Federation today announced the ten horse and rider combinations on the short list for the U.S show jumping team to compete at the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany this August. According to the selection procedures, the top six finishers from the Selection Trials are placed on the short list along with four subjective horse and rider combinations recommended by the USEF...

US Equestrian Announces The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Teams for Rotterdam CDIO4* and Aachen CDIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/30/2023 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that will represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Netherlands CDIO4* at CHIO Rotterdam and the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Germany CDIO5* at CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival. George Williams will serve as the Chef d’Equipe at CHIO Rotterdam, which will take place June 21-25, 2023, and Debbie McDonald will serve as Chef d’Equipe at CHIO...