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From Prix to Ponies at June Classic III

by Blenheim EquiSports | 6/27/2016 4:14:10 PM

Mandy Porter and Milano (McCool) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - Whether attending as a competitor or a spectator, Blenheim EquiSports offered something fun for everyone at the June Classic III. From taking quizzes and enjoying cupcakes and ice cream, to a Six Bar class that went to 1.80m with a teenage champion, as well as continuing popular classes, series and championships, it was a week of big winners. Mandy Porter and Milano Master the $30,000 Markel Insurance 1.40m Grand Prix; Delaney Flynn...

USEF Nominated Entry for U.S. Olympic Eventing Team

by USEF Communications Department | 6/20/2016 2:15:38 PM

The following athlete-and-horse combinations will compose the Team (in alphabetical order): Phillip Dutton (West Grove, Pa.) and Caroline Moran, Simon Roosevelt, and Thomas Tierney’s Fernhill Cubalawn, a 2003 Holsteiner gelding Direct Reserves HND Group’s Mighty Nice, a 2004 Irish Sport Horse gelding Ann Jones and Thomas Tierney’s Fernhill Fugitive, a 2005 Irish Sport Horse gelding Lauren Kieffer (Middleburg, Va.) and Team Rebecca, LLC’s Veronica, a 2002 KWPN mare Direct...

USEF Nominated Entry for U.S. Olympic Eventing Team

by From the USEF Communications Department | 6/20/2016 2:15:00 PM

The following athlete-and-horse combinations will compose the Team (in alphabetical order): Phillip Dutton (West Grove, Pa.) and Caroline Moran, Simon Roosevelt, and Thomas Tierney’s Fernhill Cubalawn, a 2003 Holsteiner gelding Direct Reserves HND Group’s Mighty Nice, a 2004 Irish Sport Horse gelding Ann Jones and Thomas Tierney’s Fernhill Fugitive, a 2005 Irish Sport Horse gelding Lauren Kieffer (Middleburg, Va.) and Team Rebecca, LLC’s Veronica, a 2002 KWPN mare Direct...

Show Jumping at Its Finest - Longines Global Champions Tour Mexico City

by Longines Global Champions Tour | 4/12/2016 2:39:38 PM

Mexico City, Mexico - From the sands of Miami Beach to the bustle of Mexico City, the 2016 Longines Global Champions Tour is traveling from the shore to the ciudad. After a superb start on Florida's southern coast, the competition heads west and slightly south to the beautiful Campo Marte facility. Miami Beach Gold Medalist Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) will be one of several dozen top-ranked show jumpers competing on a gorgeous grass field in the heart of Mexico City from April 14 –...

Ashley Holzer and Breaking Dawn Return to Win FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 3*, presented by Harmony Sporthorses, on Final Day of 2016 AGDF

by Carly Weilminster | 4/2/2016 11:24:43 PM

Wellington, FL - April 2, 2016 - On the final day of competition at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) for the 2016 season, Ashley Holzer (CAN) and Breaking Dawn returned to Ashley Holzer and Breaking Dawn. Photo Copyright SusanJStickle.com. CDI competition and clinched victory in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 3*, presented by Harmony Sporthorses to conclude an incredibly successful circuit. Holzer and Breaking Dawn received a 75.600%, while Shelly Francis (USA) and Danilo finished...

United States Equestrian Federation and The Dutta Corporation Expand Partnership

by USEF Communications Department | 3/29/2016 7:27:54 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and The Dutta Corporation will expand their partnership through 2018, as The Dutta Corp. will become the Official Sponsor of The Dutta Corp. United States Dressage Team, as well as: Official Shipper for the United States Dressage and Eventing Teams Title sponsor of the Tim Dutta Grand Prix Dressage Ranking List Title sponsor of the Tim Dutta Intermediaire I Dressage Ranking List Title sponsor of The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill...

Leida Collins-Strijk and Zantros Conclude AGDF 10 with Victory in the FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle, presented by Mike & Roz Collins

by Carly Weilminster | 3/20/2016 11:19:10 PM

Leida Collins-Strijk and Zantros (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Leida Collins-Strijk (NED) and Zantros finished with a win in the FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle CDI 1*, presented by Mike & Roz Collins, on the final day of competition of week ten at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), scoring a 73.250%. Lindsay Kellock (CAN) and Royal Prinz followed in second place with a 72.250%, while Christer Egerstrom (CRC) and Bello Oriente collected third place earning a 70.750%. AGDF...

Christer Egerstrom and Bello Oriente Conclude AGDF 7 with Win in FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle, presented by Engel & Völkers

by Adequan Dressage Festival | 2/28/2016 10:18:37 PM

Christer Egerstrom and Bello Oriente (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Christer Egerstrom (CRC) and Bello Oriente won the FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle, presented by Engel & Völkers, topping the class with a score of 71.708%. This earned Costa Rica their first FEI win at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) this season. Competition at AGDF will resume on Wednesday, March 2, with the start of the AGDF 8 CDI-W Palm Beach Dressage Derby, presented by Everglades Dressage,...

Virginia Yarur Ready and Finn Conclude Final Day of AGDF 5 Competition with Win in Intermediaire I Freestyle

by Carly Weilminster | 2/14/2016 9:26:30 PM

Virginia Yarur Ready and Finn (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Virginia Yarur Ready (CHI) and her own Finn concluded the final day of week five of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) with a win in the FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle, presented by Kirk Arabians, at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Yarur Ready and Finn scored a 71.550% for first place, while Michael Klimke (GER) and Royal Dancer 33 collected second place with a 70.975%. Tina Irwin (CAN) and...

Graves and Verdades Go Two for Two in CDI 5* Competition at AGDF 5

by Carly Weilminster and Allison Kavey | 2/14/2016 1:18:12 AM

Wellington, FL - February 13, 2016 - The FEI Grand Prix Special CDI 5*, presented by Diamante Farms, concluded FEI CDI 5* competition today at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival at Palm Laura Graves and Verdades (SusanJStickle.com) Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Laura Graves (USA) and Verdades added another win to their week, as the duo scored a 74.667% to best the class. Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven (SWE) and Benetton Dream finished in second with a 72.412%, while Belinda...