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Darby Mazzarisi and Gemology Come Full Circle to Win Grand Adult Amateur Hunter Champion, Mclain Ward Keeps Double H Streak Alive in $5,000 Open Jumper 1.40m With HH Carlos Z

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/7/2015 8:49:10 PM

Darby Mazzarisi and Gemology (The Book LLC) North Salem, NY – May 7, 2015 – Adult Amateur hunter competition at The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows was highlighted today as Darby Mazzarisi of Chesterfield, NJ, collected Grand Adult Amateur Hunter Champion honors aboard her own Gemology. On the Grand Prix Field, Mclain Ward kept Double H Farm on the leaderboard today, winning his second $5,000 Open Jumper 1.40m in a row, this time in the irons of the seasoned HH Carlos Z. The Old...

United States Places Three in Top Ten at Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final

by USEF Communications Department | 4/19/2015 11:00:06 PM

Las Vegas, N.V. – The 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final concluded this afternoon with United States jumping elevating its status on the world stage, placing five athletes in the top 20, including three in the top 10. Twenty-nine starters came into the Thomas & Mack Center Arena in Las Vegas, N.V. for Round I with 20 moving forward to Round II, taking on two challenging tracks set by course designer Anthony D’Ambrosio. On a day when clear rounds were at a premium, the U.S....

United States Places Three in Top Ten at Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final

by USEF Communications Department | 4/19/2015 10:50:46 PM

Beezie Madden and Simon (SusanJStickle.com) Las Vegas, N.V. – The 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final concluded this afternoon with United States jumping elevating its status on the world stage, placing five athletes in the top 20, including three in the top 10. Twenty-nine starters came into the Thomas & Mack Center Arena in Las Vegas, N.V. for Round I with 20 moving forward to Round II, taking on two challenging tracks set by course designer Anthony D’Ambrosio. On a day...

Rich Fellers Tied For First as U.S. Qualifies Nine for Final Leg of Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final

by Leah Oliveto | 4/18/2015 3:10:45 AM

Rich Fellers and Flexible (SusanJStickle.com) Las Vegas, N.V. – The quest for the championship title continued tonight in the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, N.V. Prized World Cup points were up for grabs as 35 combinations went head-to-head over Anthony D'Ambrosio’s 16 effort course with just six returning for the jump-off. The U.S. contingent surged up the leaderboard, sending four forward to the jump-off: Beezie Madden, Lucy...

Fellers Leads the Way for U.S. in First Round of Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final

by Leah Oliveto | 4/17/2015 2:04:48 AM

Las Vegas, N.V. - The first of three legs of competition in 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final got underway this evening in the Thomas & Mack Center Arena in Las Vegas, N.V. Forty athlete-and-horse combinations from 19 nations went to task over Anthony D'Ambrosio’s 13 obstacle course in the Speed Leg, which utilized the faults converted format. The U.S. contingent of 11 combinations had some unfortunate moments, but landed five in the top twenty including Rich Fellers who...

Peters and Graves Impress in Grand Prix at Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final

by Leah Oliveto | 4/16/2015 9:39:07 PM

Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 (SusanJStickle.com) Las Vegas, N.V. - The 2015 Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final got underway this afternoon in the Thomas & Mack Center Arena in Las Vegas, N.V. with 18 of the world’s best athlete-and-horse combinations contesting the FEI Grand Prix test. The U.S. duo of Steffen Peters and Laura Graves gave the home crowd something to cheer about, executing brilliant tests to place third and fifth, respectively. Steffen Peters (San Diego, Calif.)...

Victoria Colvin and Vaillero Triumph in $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby to Conclude the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/29/2015 8:22:11 PM

Victoria Colvin and Vaillero (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) completed its final day of competition on Sunday with a win for Victoria Colvin riding Heritage Farm, Inc.'s Vaillero in the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. Held on the beautiful grass field at The Stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), the final feature saw a picture perfect day in Florida. The class was presented by Dietrich Insurance and hosted by...

Paige Johnson and Dakota Win $127,000 Engel & Völkers Grand Prix CSI 4*

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/22/2015 9:55:19 AM

Paige Johnson and Dakota (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - USA's Paige Johnson and Dakota were the big winners in the $127,000 Engel & Völkers Grand Prix CSI 4* at "Saturday Night Lights" in week 11 at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Competing in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), Johnson won a four-horse jump-off, beating out trainer Kent Farrington (USA) with Gazelle in second. Ramiro Quintana (ARG) and Whitney placed third;...

Andres Rodriguez and Caballito Earn Top Prize in $127,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3*

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/15/2015 12:52:55 PM

Andres Rodriguez and Caballito (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Venezuela's Andres Rodriguez and Caballito emerged victorious in Saturday night's $127,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3* during week ten of the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The pair topped a six-horse jump-off with Juan Ignacio Rojo (ARG) and Percine Dream in second and Meagan Nusz (USA) with SRI Aladdin third. Michel Vaillancourt (CAN) set the course for Saturday night's grand prix at the Palm Beach...

Charlotte Jorst Wins FEI Intermediaire 1 CDI-W1*

by Dressage | 3/14/2015 12:00:38 PM

Charlotte Jorst and Kastels Adventure (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Charlotte Jorst (USA) and Kastels Adventure continued their fairytale run at AGDF 10 with a win Friday in the FEI Intermediaire 1, presented by Michael & Roz Collins. The pair, who has steadily improved throughout circuit, continues to add to their remarkable 2015 season at AGDF, and Jorst's infectious smile brightens the day for everyone on the grounds. The pair won the class on a 72.868% followed by Shelly...