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The Dressage Foundation Announces Recipients of the Carol Lavell Gifted Scholarships

by Jenny Johnson, The Dressage Foundation | 11/18/2010 12:40:00 PM

Lincoln, NE - The Dressage Foundation is proud to announce this year's recipients of the Carol Lavell Gifted Scholarships for Adult Amateurs. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 Scholarship to enable them to set aside quality time in concentrated training with a horse they own, with a trainer of choice, away from the daily pressures of job and family. "Adult Amateurs are such an important part of our sport," said Jenny Johnson, Administrative Manager of The Dressage Foundation. "We are...

All Horses Ready to Compete for Kentucky Equine Research U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team

by Leah Oliveto | 10/4/2010 4:32:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The Kentucky Equine Research U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team passed all 10 horses at the horse inspection for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games today. Of the 89 horses presented, four were held, and upon re-inspection, three were accepted. Academy Award, ridden by Ricky Balshaw of Great Britain, will be re-presented to the Ground Jury tomorrow. This will be the first time the Para-Equestrian Dressage World Championships have been held in conjunction with the other...

Free Admission to Exquis World Dressage Masters Grand Prix and Special Announced, Van Grunsven Expands Clinic

by By Ken Braddick | 1/29/2009 10:15:00 AM

The huge response from across the United States and Europe to the inaugural Exquis World Dressage Masters (WDM) Musical Freestyle in Wellington led to the organizers announcing Wednesday that admission to the grand prix and grand prix special will be free. The grand prix will be held Friday afternoon in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The grand prix special will be held Saturday afternoon. The grand prix musical freestyle is scheduled for Saturday...

A Great Way to Cap Off Cross-Country at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover

by Equestrian Events, Inc. | 4/15/2016 10:21:25 AM

Don't miss out on your chance to see five-time Grammy Award Nominee Hunter Hayes following the Cross-Country phase of RK3DE on Saturday, April 30. Come as you are to the Alltech Stadium after Cross-Country to enjoy performances by Hunter Hayes, Ryan Lafferty and Jordan English. There will be multiple food vendors, beer and wine in the Alltech Stadium. Don't head home … Come to the concert with the cool kids instead! You can purchase tickets now at www.HunterHayes.com . Tickets...

U.S. Moves Two into Top Ten at Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final

by USEF Communications Department | 3/26/2016 5:59:26 PM

Gothenburg, Sweden – The quest for the 2016 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final championship title continued tonight in the Scandinavium Arena at the Gothenburg Horse Show. Prized World Cup points were up for grabs as 33 combinations went head-to-head over the Santiago Varela Ullastres-designed course with seven returning for the jump-off. The U.S. sent Peter Lutz forward to the jump-off, where he finished seventh. Lutz surged up the leaderboard on the strength of this...

Update: News from the 2015 Adequan/FEI North American Junior &Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North

by NAJYRC | 5/20/2015 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky . - With a little under two months before the Opening Ceremonies at the 2015 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC), planning is The NAJYRC will host six disciplines for Juniors and Young Riders in 2015 (SportFot) well underway. The Entry in Principle has closed with riders from across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. scheduled to compete in the six disciplines of Dressage, Endurance, Eventing, Jumping, Para-Dressage, and...

The CHC International Horse Trials Announces Inaugural 3-Day Event May 2013

by Caren West PR | 3/26/2013 9:12:17 PM

Atlanta, GA – The Chattahoochee Hills Country International Horse Trials (CHC International Horse Trials) is thrilled to announce its inaugural event this May 17 through 19, 2013. The three-day “equestrian triathlon” will be held just 30 minutes travel time from Downtown Atlanta at Bouckaert Farms, a scenic 8,000-acre equestrian paradise along the Chattahoochee River. Attracting amateur, professional, international athletes and Olympian competitors, the CHC International Horse...

USET Foundation's "An English Country Evening" Benefit Raises Over One Million Dollars

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 1/30/2012 3:28:00 PM

Honorary Chairmen Matt and Annette Lauer (Phelps Media Group, Inc.) Wellington, FL - On Friday, January 27, 2012, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation hosted a benefit event at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. With over 500 guests in attendance, "An English Country Evening" featured honorary chairs NBC Today Show host Matt Lauer and his wife Annette, an avid equestrian. The celebratory evening included award presentations, an elegant dinner, and a lively...

Thirty years in the making! HITS prepares to celebrate 30th anniversary of its Florida Winter Circuit in 2011

by HITS, Inc. | 10/25/2010 10:37:00 AM

ESI Photography (Tracy Fenney and MTM Timon in the $100,000 DeLuca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix, presented by Great American Insurance Group.) Ocala, FL - HITS, Inc., is pleased to announce that the 2011 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit will mark the company's 30th anniversary of its popular Florida Winter Circuit. In anticipation of this important milestone, the 2011 season is shaping up with exciting news and improvements, staying dedicated to its honored tradition of providing the best value in show...

Challenge of the Americas to be Held March 7, 2009 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach

by By Mary Hilton | 10/8/2008 10:39:00 AM

Mark your calendars for the Challenge of the Americas and the Challenge Gala dinner dance, which will be held on Saturday night, March 7, 2009, at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, FL. This spectacular equestrian evening event returns for its eighth consecutive year as an annual fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The Challenge, a one-of-a-kind team competition, highlights the Olympic sports of grand prix dressage and grand prix show jumping. Competing...