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Dressage at Devon Announces Line-Up for Dressage with the Experts

by Dressage at Devon | 7/22/2014 1:36:30 PM

Devon, Pa. - Since 1978 more and more spectators, riders and trainers have enjoyed Dressage with the Experts. This year an over-ear style personal receiver allows you to follow all the commentary of some of the foremost experts in the world of dressage. Listen as they comment and give personal opinion and insight into the horse and rider during their performances. For only $35 (pre-ordered) or $40 on the day of the show, you get a behind the scenes perspective exclusive only to those with a...

USEF Names Short List for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Vaulting Team

by USEF Communications Department | 6/26/2014 5:00:12 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named 26 athletes to the Short List for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Vaulting Team. The U.S. will be represented across four divisions of competition. Individual Female The following athletes have been named to the Short List for the Individual Female division (in ranked order): Mary McCormick (Woodside, Calif.) Mary Garrett (Mountain View, Calif.) Elizabeth Ioannou (Saratoga, Calif.) Alicen Divita (Redwood,...

Final U.S. Para-Dressage World Equestrian Games Qualifier Completed at the Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3*

by Lindsay McCall | 4/8/2014 1:05:59 PM

USA Riders at the Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3* (Left to Right) Elizabeth Traband, Holly Bergay, Deborah Stanitski, Kate Shoemaker, Susan Treabess, Ashleigh Flores-Simmons, Chef d'Equipe Kai Handt, and up front is U.S. Air Force Veteran Derrick Perkins. (John Stevenson) Rancho Mureieta, Calif. - The pressure was on at the Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3* for many U.S. para-dressage athletes looking to qualify for the World Equestrian Games. From April 4-6, 2014, riders from Grade...

Rhian Murphy Wins MHJ Junior Medal Finals at Fieldstone Show Park

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/25/2013 11:36:22 PM

Rhian Murphy piloted Phantom to the MHJ Junior Medal Finals victory during the 2013 Massachusetts Hunter Jumper Finals at the Fieldstone Show Park (Phelps Media Group, Inc. International) Halifax, MA - Top riders from across New England gathered at the Fieldstone Show Park for the 2013 Massachusetts Hunter Jumper Finals. After working all year to qualify for the prestigious event, riders competed in their respective divisions to earn the championship honors. The Junior Medal was award to Rhian...

Shane Sweetnam and Fineman Soar to $50,000 Rood & Riddle Grand Prix Victory at Kentucky Summer Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/27/2013 11:49:49 PM

Shane Sweetnam and Fineman (Shawn McMillen) Lexington, KY - The Rolex Stadium was full of excited spectators as they gathered on Hats Off Day to watch the country's top horse and riders compete during the $50,000 Rood & Riddle Grand Prix. The international riders gave them exactly what they were looking for: an exciting tiebreaker between five-horse and rider combination dashing to the finish. In the end it was Ireland's Shane Sweetnam and his new mount Fineman that led the victory...

Amanda Thomas Takes to the Top For Opening Day of Equifest I Professional Hunter Divisions

by Ashley N. Williams for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/25/2013 9:46:17 AM

Amanda Thomas and Bonfire swept the Pre-Green 3'3" Hunter division over fences for the first day of Equifest (Ashley N. Williams/Phelps Media Group) Wayne, IL - The Lamplight Equestrian Center grounds were immaculate as exhibitors gathered for Equifest I. Blue skies and a light breeze welcomed riders to the hunter ring as they took on the first day of courses. Of the competitors, Amanda Thomas rode four horses to the top of the rankings. Aboard Kapalua in the Performance 3'6" Hunter...

Another Successful Day at CHIO Aachen for U.S.; Weber Maintains Lead following Cones Phase, Roffman Is Second in CDI-U25

by USEF Communications Department | 6/28/2013 6:02:00 PM

Aachen, Germany – Strong performances continue from the U.S. competitors at the 2013 CHIO Aachen. In the CAIO-4 competition, Chester Weber maintained his Individual lead following the cones phase. Caroline Roffman rode Sagacious HF to a second place finish in the CDI-U25 Grand Prix Test, while Laura Kraut had a second place finish of her own with longtime partner Cedric. Driving CAIO-4 competition continued Friday in Aachen with the Prize of Soers cones phase, which counted towards...

Coleman and Dutton Take Top Honours at the Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event

by Starting Gate Communications | 6/9/2013 8:34:23 PM

Phillip Dutton of the United States (left) riding Ben and William Coleman III riding Obos O’Reilly celebrate their respective victories in the CIC3* and CCI3* divisions of the 2013 Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event (Cealy Tetley, www.tetleyphoto.com) Bromont, Quebec – William Coleman III and Phillip Dutton both maintained their leads in the final show jumping phase to win the CCI3* and CIC3* divisions respectively at the 2013 Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event, The Todd Sandler...

Steffen Peters Tops Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire CDI-YJ3* with Legolas 92 and Vaya Con Dios

by Lindsay McCall for HorseGirlTV.com | 3/9/2013 9:47:49 PM

Steffen Peters with Legolas 92 (Lindsay McCall for HorseGirlTV.com) Del Mar, CA - Once again the 2013 Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire CDI-YJ3* held at the Del Mar Horse Park was packed with competitors. Unfortunately, the inclement weather made for creative changes to the dressage show schedule. Without the use of the outdoor rings, the show was moved indoors and proceeded as promised. The CDI classes featured many of the top riders in the U.S. showcasing their finest of mounts. For the...

Georgia, Auburn Headline Weekend of NCEA Competition

by Andrew Minnick | 2/22/2013 12:04:44 PM

The meeting of No.1 and No.2 is the highlight of this weekend's NCEA schedule. Overall there's a lot to follow on Saturday and Sunday. My brief preview of all the scheduled NCEA competition this week is below. No.1 University of Georgia vs. No2. Auburn University Indy Roper and the No.2 Auburn Tigers head to Bishop, GA to take on the No.1 Georgia Bulldogs (Danielle Long - Sophomore at Auburn) These two teams were separated by 1 point in the latest coaches poll and both are in the middle...