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U.S. Vaulters Impress at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/16/2018 12:03:00 PM

Aachen, Germany – With the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018 drawing closer, U.S. vaulters impressed as they represented the United States in individual male and female, pas de deux, and squad divisions, as well as gained team experience in the FEI Nations Cup CVIO4* at the FEI World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen in the Albert Vahle Arena, July 13-15. Kristian Roberts (Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography) The U.S. vaulting contingent, led by Chef d’Equipe Emma...

USEF/AVA Vaulting National Championships Set to Start in Utah

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/24/2017 8:03:00 PM

South Jordan, Utah – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)/American Vaulting Association (AVA) Vaulting National Championships will host the best vaulters in the country this week at the Salt Lake County Equestrian Park in South Jordan, Utah, on August 24-27, 2017. More than 175 vaulters and 50 horses, along with coaches and lungers, will meet to compete for championships in ten divisions. Awards include team champions in A, B, and C divisions, while male and female individuals...

Polished Performance Earns Steffen Peters & Rosamunde Another Grand Prix Dressage Win on First Day of Festival of the Horse CDI

by Jennifer M. Keeler, Yellow Horse Marketing | 4/1/2016 8:59:52 AM

Steffen Peters and Rosamunde (Terri Miller) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – Under glorious spring skies and set within the breathtaking vista of the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, the Festival of the Horse CDI 3*/Y/J/U-25 (being held March 31-April 2) got underway Thursday in San Juan Capistrano, and as the final event in California Dreaming Productions’ 2016 season this international dressage showcase drew the largest classes of the year across all CDI divisions as Olympic Team...

Lauren Hough and Cornet 39 Victorious in $130,000 Engel & Völkers Grand Prix CSI 4*

by Equestrian Sport Productions | 3/27/2016 10:35:00 PM

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)...

Laura Graves and Verdades Hit Season High Mark with 79.475% in AGDF 10 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 4*, presented by Havensafe Farm

by Carly Weilminster | 3/19/2016 2:07:00 AM

Wellington, FL – March 18, 2016 – Laura Graves (USA) and Verdades performed one of their best FEI Grand Prix Freestyle tests so far this season at the Laura Graves and Verdades. Photo by SusanJStickle.com. Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), earning a 79.475% to take a commanding win in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 4*, presented by Havensafe Farm. Competition at AGDF continues tomorrow with the FEI Grand Prix Special CDI 3*, presented by The Dutta Corporation, and the...

USA Equestrian Trust Opens 2016 Grants Program for Equine Non-Profits

by Press Link PR/Diana De Rosa | 3/15/2016 10:08:30 AM

Lexington, Ky. — USA Equestrian Trust® is pleased to announce it is now accepting proposals from IRS-registered equine non-profit organizations for its 2016 grants program. To submit an application, visit trusthorses.org and complete the online form. Any organization applying must submit copies of its IRS non-profit determination letter and most recent Form 990, as well as a proposed budget for its project. The deadline to submit applications for the foundation's 2016 grants...

Richie Moloney and Carrabis Z Capture $380,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix CSI 5*

by Lauren Fisher and Callie Seaman for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/12/2016 11:26:38 PM

Wellington, FL - March 12, 2016 - Ireland's Richie Moloney and Equinimity LLC's Carrabis Z were the winners of Saturday night's $380,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix CSI 5* during week nine of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Competing under the lights of the International Ring at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), Moloney topped a field of 42 starters and an eight-horse jump-off, with Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Casper in second, and Lillie Keenan (USA)...

Palmers Sit in Third Place after First Day of FEI World Cup™ Vaulting Final

by Dana Rossmeier | 3/4/2016 6:52:27 PM

Dortmund, Germany – The FEI World Cup™ Vaulting Final got underway today with the first female, male, and pas-de-duex competitions. In the competition between four distinguished pas-de-deux teams, the United States’ Cassidy and Kimberly Palmer are in third place with a score of 7.961. Kimberly and Cassidy Palmer perform their freestyle with the help of Leon (www.sportfotos-lafrentz.de) Choreographed to the theme from the hit movie, “Frozen,” the sisters had a...

Scott Stewart and Catch Me Win $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/21/2016 12:37:50 AM

Wellington, FL - February 20, 2016 - In the 20-year history of the WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular, one well-known name never made it on to the roster of winners until now. Scott Stewart, of Wellington, FL, showed in Catch Me and Scott Stewart. Photo by Sportfot. almost every year of the competition in his long running and decorated career as a top hunter rider, but the winning prize had eluded him. On Saturday night at the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Stewart...

Blake and Binkie Keep Irish Win Streak Alive in $34,000 Suncast® Welcome 1.50m FEI

by Tryon International | 7/9/2015 11:27:37 PM

David Blake and Binkie ©LizCrawleyPhotography Mill Spring, NC - July 9, 2015 - The luck of the Irish continued in the George H. Morris Arena at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), as David Blake (IRL) aboard Binkie, owned by Pine Hollow Farm, captured their third FEI win at TIEC this season. Blake piloted Binkie to the only double-clear round in the $34,000 Suncast® Classic 1.50m FEI, edging out Alison Robitaille (USA) and Cassinja, who dropped a rail in the jump-off, finishing in...