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Kieffer Claims Rolex/USEF National CCI4* Championship, Fox-Pitt Wins at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover

by Kathleen Landwehr | 4/27/2014 6:05:39 PM

Lauren Kieffer and Veronica, 2014 Rolex/USEF National CCI4* Champions (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Lexington, Ky. – The 2014 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover came to a close Sunday afternoon with 37 horse-and-rider combinations entering the final phase of competition. Richard Jeffery’s 13 obstacle show jumping course set the stage in the Rolex Stadium for an exciting finish to Kentucky’s CCI4*. A sold-out crowd of 22,388 saw 10 pairs go double clear with five...

Stephens, Brady, Marks Inducted into Show Jumping Hall of Fame

by Classic Communications | 4/7/2014 3:13:26 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The Show Jumping Hall of Fame held its annual induction ceremony on Saturday April 5 during the $200,000 American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm, at its new location at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, home of the Miami Dolphins NFL team. The three honored as the Hall of Fame's newest inductees were Steve Stephens, Seamus Brady, and Daniel Marks, VMD, making a total of 81 horses, riders and officials who have been inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame since it was...

Order Of Go for AIG $1 Million Grand Prix Finalized

by HITS E-News | 3/15/2014 10:41:47 AM

Thermal, Calif. - HITS, Inc. is proud to release the finalized order of go for the second annual AIG $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Lamborghini Newport Beach, at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California. The AIG Million will take the stage Sunday at 2 p.m. and will be available worldwide via live webcast, presented in cooperation with HRTV, iEquine.com and A Good Show. Tune in on Sunday at HRTV.com or iEquine.com . For a printable order of go, click here . Horse Owner Rider Rider...

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Announces New Inductees Steve Stephens, Seamus Brady, and Daniel Marks, VMD

by Classic Communications | 3/7/2014 5:05:41 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The Show Jumping Hall of Fame is proud to announce the three new inductees that will be honored at the $200,000 American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm. Honored with induction are Steve Stephens, Seamus Brady, and Daniel Marks, VMD. The ceremony will take place on the night of Saturday April 5, 2014 during the international competition at its new location at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, home of the Miami Dolphins NFL team. Induction into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame is...

Jeffery Welles Blazes the Trail Riding Bilion to the 1.30m-1.35m Wellington Turf Tour Victory at IPC

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 2/27/2014 8:59:32 AM

Jeffery Welles and Bilion Wellington, Fla. - Jeffery Welles and Bilion soared through the timers in 30.010 seconds to capture the victory in the first 1.30m-1.35m Jumper class at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC). Their skill through the short track allowed them to surpass 27 contenders and affirm their lead in the Leading Rider Bonus standings. Peter Leone and Alias rode to the first place finish in the second 1.30m-1.35m class, riding to the superior time of 31.488 seconds. Leslie...

Charlie Jacobs and Flaming Star Win $50,000 Holiday & Horses CSI-W 2* Grand Prix

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 12/1/2013 11:13:28 AM

Charlie Jacobs and Flaming Star (Mancini Photos) Wellington, Fla. - The $50,000 Holiday & Horses CSI-W 2* Grand Prix was held on Saturday night at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, with a win for Charlie Jacobs (USA) and CMJ Sporthorse LLC's Flaming Star. In an exciting four-horse jump-off with over 4,000 fans cheering them on, Jacobs and Flaming Star topped Tim Gredley (GBR) and Unex Chamberlain Z, Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Vindicat W, and...

McLain Ward wins Hickstead Grand Prix at the Royal Horse Show

by Michelle Dunn for the Royal Horse Show | 11/7/2013 3:15:29 AM

McLain Ward and Rothchild charge over the GroupBy oxer to take the $100,000 Hickstead FEI World CupTM Grand Prix (Ben Radvanyi) Toronto, Ont. – In a masterful display of horsemanship, America’s McLain Ward (Brewster, NY) and Rothchild blazed a path to victory tonight in the Ricoh Coliseum, taking top honours in the $100,000 Hickstead FEI World CupTM Grand Prix presented by GroupBy for the fifth time in his career. "The Hickstead class” as it is now known, was renamed to honour...

Davidson Stays On Top at Galway Downs International Three-Day Event

by Galway Downs Press | 11/3/2013 7:47:15 AM

Buck Davidson on Petite Flower, leader of the CCI3* at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event. (Amy McCool photo) Temecula, Calif., - Just as he was after dressage, Buck Davidson is still the leader of the CCI3* at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event. But it’s on a different horse. Following yesterday’s dressage phase, Davidson stood first on The Apprentice, second on Absolute Liberty, and seventh on Petite Flower. But on today’s cross-country course, The...

Kent Farrington and Willow Win $50,000 Hermès Classic at 2013 American Gold Cup

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/15/2013 10:31:59 AM

Kent Farrington and Willow (Rebecca Walton) North Salem, NY - Kent Farrington was on fire Saturday, topping the $50,000 Hermès Classic with his talented mount Willow by besting a nine-horse jump-off with a double clear effort in 37.91 seconds. Forty-one of the country's top equestrian athletes turned out for the event at the 2013 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W, held at Old Salem Farm, but it was Farrington who had all the answers to beat Ireland's Darragh Kenny with Prof De La Roque...

Talented Combinations Line Up for 2013 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships presented by HorseShow.com across Five Divisions

by USEF Communications Deparment | 8/21/2013 1:26:01 PM

Lexington, KY - The future of U.S. Dressage will be on display this week at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois, as 59 of the most exciting rising stars go to task in the 2013 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships presented by HorseShow.com . National Titles will be up for grabs in four-, five-, and six-year-old divisions as well as at the Prix St. Georges and Grand Prix levels. The 2013 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National...