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Olympic and World Equestrian Games Dressage Competitors Set to Compete at International Omaha

by Marty Bauman, Classic Communications | 4/12/2016 3:21:01 PM

Omaha, Neb. - The fifth annual International Omaha, an internationally sanctioned equestrian competition featuring high-level dressage and jumping together under one roof, is delighted to welcome top national and international dressage riders who have competed in the Olympic Games, FEI World Cup™ Finals and Pan American and World Equestrian Games. The exciting world-class competition is produced by the Omaha Equestrian Foundation (OEF) and takes place May 5-7 at the CenturyLink Center in...

Edwina Tops-Alexander throws down the gauntlet after stunning LGCT Grand Prix of Miami Beach win

by LGCT | 4/10/2016 11:20:39 AM

Edwina Tops-Alexander and Lintea Tequila (LGCT) Miami - Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) and her feisty 13 year old bay mare Lintea Tequila rode a stunning class to claim the top spot in the 2016 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Miami Beach. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Miami Beach, equestrian enthusiasts and beach-goers packed the grandstand and lined the arena to watch the stars of show jumping battle it out as the 2016 season got underway. International guests included Elle...

The Competition Heats Up in Desert Circuit VI as Karl Cook Takes Home the Blue In the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix and $15,000 UltrOz Jumper.

by HITS Horse Shows | 3/7/2016 11:23:51 AM

Thermal, Calif. - Week VI's big competiiton and big money opportunities continued into the weekend. The rider in the winner's circle was Karl Cook, who took home back to back wins in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix and the $15,000 UltrOz Jumper. Karl Cook and Basimodo winning the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix. (ESI Photography) $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix Forty-three riders attacked the course in hopes of claiming the blue ribbon and the lion’s share in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand...

Elite Show Jumping Continues During the Ocala Winter Circuit Week VII with the $2,500 Brook Ledge Welcome and the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix

by HITS Horse Shows | 3/5/2016 10:45:51 PM

Ocala, Fla. - Week VII of the Ocala Winter Circuit kicked off with the $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome and the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix. Aaron Vale and Carlo on their way to a $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome win. (ESI Photography) $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome Williston’s own Aaron Vale, riding Carlo, owned by Amatoville Enterprises, topped the leaderboard in Wednesday’s $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome with a double clear round in a blazing-fast 33.220 seconds. Course designer...

CSIO4* Wellington Child Rider Bios

by USEF Communications Department | 3/3/2016 6:35:22 PM

Find out more about the U.S. Child Rider Team for the FEI Child Rider Nations Cup presented by Hollow Creek Farm: Ava De Caster Born: February 14, 2002 Residence: Wellington, Florida Most Recent Highlights: • Won the $1,500 Tackeria Nal Child/Adult Jumper Classic at the 2016 Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC. “Year End Awards” with Campbel Ellie Ferrigno Born: March 14, 2002 Residence : Newtown, Connecticut Most Recent Highlights: • Large Pony Hunter Champion at the 2015...

CSIO4* Wellington Junior Team Bios

by USEF Communications Department | 3/3/2016 6:29:53 PM

Find our more about the U.S. Junior Team for the $2,500 FEI Junior Riders Nations Cup presented by Hollow Creek Farm: Brett Burlington Born: February 13, 1999 Residence : Coral Gables, Florida Most Recent Highlights: • Won the $25,000 U25 Grand Prix at the 2015 Kentucky Summer Horse Show • Team Gold medalist at the 2015 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships • Team Gold medalist of the $25,000 Artisan Farms U25 Team Event at the 2015 Winter Equestrian...

Rich Fellers and Flexible Take Home the Title in the $50,000 OSPHOS Grand Prix

by HITS Horse Shows | 3/2/2016 10:16:31 AM

Rich Fellers and Flexible on their way to a $50,000 OSPHOS Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Desert Circuit V at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California, concluded with Sunday’s $50,000 Grand Prix sponsored by OSPHOS. Thirty-Six elite competitors battled it out for the chance to wear the long blue ribbon in the victory gallop and a share of the $50,000 purse. Anderson Lima, of Brazil, designed a demanding 16-effort course. Only six would jump the course fault-free...

USEF Names Senior, Young Rider, Junior Rider, and Child Rider Teams for CSIO Wellington

by USEF Communications Department | 2/23/2016 11:31:18 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the athletes that will represent the United States in FEI Nations Cup competitions during CSIO Wellington, March 1-6, 2016, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla. On Friday, March 4, the Senior team will compete in the $150,000 FEI Nations Cup CSIO4*. On Saturday, March 5, the future of the sport will be showcased in the FEI Young Rider, Junior Rider, and Child Rider Nations...

The $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ – Jumping Thermal Wows the Crowd at HITS Desert Horse Park

by HITS Horse Shows | 2/18/2016 10:03:59 AM

Nayel Nassar and Lordan on their way to a $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup - Jumping Thermal win. (ESI Photography) Thermal, Calif. - As the crowd gathered to watch the $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Thermal on Saturday, February 13, an impressive lineup of horses and riders from around the globe gathered to jump for the final West Coast qualifying opportunity and a $100,000 prize purse. As the last qualifying opportunity on the West Coast, riders were hungry for the opportunity...

Furusiyya 2016 Season Gets Underway with a Double-Header

by Louise Parkes | 2/16/2016 12:17:13 PM

There is an Olympic ring to the new Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping 2016 season which gets off to a flying start this week with legs in Al Ain (UAE) on Thursday 18 and Ocala (USA) on Friday 19 February. Team Belgium topped the podium at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Final in Barcelona (ESP) last season. The excitement begins all over again this week with the first two qualifiers of the 2016 Furusiyya series taking place at Al Ain (UAE) and Ocala (USA). (FEI/Dirk Caremans) Just...