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2011 $25,000 Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby Judge Julie Winkel Hosts USEF Super Clinic Series

by Heather Bellock for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/24/2011 10:27:00 AM

Carson City, NV - The 2011 $25,000 Franktown Meadows USHJA International Hunter Derby will take place at the Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility in Carson City, NV, on September 5, 2011. The venue is nestled at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and offers outstanding views and immaculate grounds, serving as the perfect backdrop for the derby as spectators admire the beautiful hunter derby course. This year, the event is proud to feature a weeklong series of USEF Super Clinics...

Yann Candele and Azzaro Win $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Heather Bellock for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/20/2011 8:45:34 AM

Yann Candele and Azzaro took top honors in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show (Photo: Heather Bellock/PMG). Lexington, KY - Another incredible crowd turned out at the Rolex Stadium tonight at the Kentucky Horse Park, this time the spectators watched riders compete for the top prize during the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. Six horse and rider combinations progressed to the jump-off with Yann Candele riding three of...

Stevens, McCormick, and Woodside Vaulters Emerge Victorious at USEF/AVA National Vaulting Championships

by USEF Communications Department | 8/15/2011 10:15:42 AM

Woodside Vaulters (courtesy of Woodside Vaulters). Denver, CO – More than 300 top equestrian vaulters in the United States came together this weekend at the National Western Complex in Denver, CO, for the USEF/AVA National Championships – and they did not disappoint. The Woodside Vaulters of Woodside, CA, gained the top spot on the podium in the Team Championships. The A team consists of Katharine Wick, Gabe Aniello, Allysa Bonora, Tessa Divita, Kathryn Jaggers, Siddartha Kreaden,...

Darragh Kenny Splashes to Grand Prix Victory at Vermont Summer Festival

by Starting Gate Communications | 8/7/2011 9:46:00 AM

Darragh Kenny of Ireland and Obelix won the $30,000 Manchester and the Mountains Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors at the Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Darragh Kenny of Ireland and Obelix were the dampened but undaunted winners of the $30,000 Manchester and the Mountains Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors, on Sunday, August 7, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold...

Darren Graziano and Vernal Win at Vermont Summer Festival

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | 7/31/2011 7:10:34 PM

Darren Graziano of Brewster, NY, and Vernal won the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix on Sunday, July 31, at the Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Darren Graziano of Brewster, NY, and his young mount Vernal bested a field of 21 to claim victory in the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix on Sunday, July 31, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6...

McLain Ward Takes Over Lead in Hagyard Challenge Series

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/31/2011 3:37:36 PM

Lexington, KY - After claiming the first and second place honors in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show, McLain Ward has taken over the lead in the 2011 Hagyard Challenge Series. The talented rider completed double clear rounds aboard Pjotter Van De Zonnehoeve and Vocas to earn valuable points towards the $45,000 Leading Rider Bonus. Ian Millar of Canada has moved into the second place position, having piloted Instyle and Star Power to fourth and fifth place...

Road to NAJYRC - Reining - Post 3

by Laura Sumrall | 7/27/2011 9:50:12 PM

Well, we finally made it to Lexington yesterday around noon. My dad and I came as the “advance crew” to make sure everything would be ready for our team’s horses when they got here. We got all the bedding and the stall signs put up and everything else we could think of. Mr. Randy had an ETA of around 1 A.M. As it sometimes happens, things did not go quite according to plan. They rolled into the park around 5 o’clock this morning, exhausted from the all-night drive. So,...

Springer Jumps One Step Closer to Gold Cup Victory at Rebecca Farm

by From the USEA | 7/24/2011 8:33:00 AM

Allison Springer and Arthur maintained their lead in the CIC3* division adding only 0.8 time faults to her score (Photo: Emily Daily/Josh Walker). Nearly 8,000 spectators arrived at the Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana on Saturday morning to enjoy a day of cross-country action as the upper-level riders galloped around Capt. Mark Phillips’ course. While the eventing fans set up their picnics and lawn chairs on the massive hill overlooking the entire course,...

California Dressage Society To Provide Exclusive Coverage of Region 7 Teams from NAJYRC

by Jennifer M. Keller/Yellow Horse Marketing | 7/23/2011 10:44:50 AM

Qualifying has concluded, entries are in, and teams throughout the country are preparing for the upcoming 2011 Adequan FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North, to be held July 25 - 31, 2011 in Lexington, KY. A complete team of Juniors and Young Riders, for a total of eight competitors, have been named to represent Region 7 at this international championship, including: Young Rider Team: Mackenzie Pooley & Jonkara (Coto de Caza, CA) Ari Lopez &...

California Dressage Society To Provide Exclusive Coverage of Region 7 Teams from NAJYRC

by Jennifer M. Keeler, Yellow Horse Marketing | 7/23/2011 10:40:00 AM

Lexington, KY - Qualifying has concluded, entries are in, and teams throughout the country are preparing for the upcoming 2011 Adequan FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North, to be held July 25 - 31, 2011 in Lexington, KY. A complete team of Juniors and Young Riders, for a total of eight competitors, have been named to represent Region 7 at this international championship, including: Young Rider Team: Mackenzie Pooley & Jonkara (Coto de Caza, CA)...