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Heritage Gloves Remain "Official Glove of the United States Equestrian Federation"

by United States Equestrian Federation | 12/21/2012 2:53:38 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Heritage Gloves have signed an agreement ensuring that Heritage will remain the USEF's officially endorsed glove manufacturer. Heritage Gloves will continue to be the "Official Glove of the United States Equestrian Federation" and USEF members will continue to benefit from the support of a premier equestrian brand. More than three decades of experience in manufacturing and innovation have helped Heritage make gloves that are...

Paso Fino Grand National Celebrates Successful 40th Anniversary Show

by The Paso Fino Horse Association | 11/6/2012 8:28:19 PM

Lexington, KY - “Brio in the Bluegrass,” the Paso Fino Horse Association’s 40th Anniversary Grand National Championship Show & Expo, was acclaimed a great success in its first year in Lexington, KY. For almost two weeks, the Kentucky Horse Park paths and arenas were awash with the taca-taca-taca-taca of the Paso Fino horse’s smooth four-beat gait as exhibitors prepared to compete for the ultimate title—Grand National Champion—in the Classic Fino,...

Kathy Brunjes 1953-2012

by USEF Communications Department | 11/2/2012 11:40:02 AM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation mourns the loss of a great competitor and ambassador for equestrian sport. Kathy Brunjes passed November 1, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer. Brunjes was an avid endurance rider logging 6,745 lifetime competition miles. Her passion for the sport of endurance saw her compete all over the world including representing the United States in Jerez, Spain at the 2004 FEI World Endurance Championships. Brunjes then travelled to Abu...

Margaret Collins Earns the Junior Southeast Medal Finals with Flying Changes

by Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/23/2012 6:54:07 AM

Margaret Collins and Samy Jacksonville, FL - September 22, 2012 - In its second day, the first Southeast Medal Finals received accolades from sponsors, competitors, trainers, family and spectators. It was a day to remember for great fun and top competition. Today's highlight was the evening class of 31 juniors competing over a technical and challenging course in the Southeast Medal Finals Class. The course began on the far end of the stadium with a single oxer on the short end and continued...

U.S. Shows Great Improvement Finishing Sixth at the FEI World Driving Championships for Singles

by Helen Murray | 9/16/2012 3:15:00 PM

Lezirias, Portugal - On Sunday all three U.S. drivers completed the cones phase of the FEI World Driving Championships for Singles, securing a sixth place team finish. This strong finish demonstrated a marked improvement for the U.S. Driving Team after having placed 11th at the 2010 World Championships. Leading the U.S. individually was Sterling Graburn, who completed his second World Championship in 22nd place. Germany claimed the Team Gold medal, while Switzerland grabbed Silver and The...

U.S. Drivers Complete Marathon at FEI World Driving Championships for Singles

by Helen Murray | 9/15/2012 2:16:31 PM

Lezirias, Portugal- The United States sent three drivers onto the marathon at the FEI World Driving Championships for Singles. The U.S. team now stands in eighth place after the completion of competition on Saturday that saw drivers navigate through eight hazards. Sterling Graburn (Georgetown, KY) and Larry Denny’s 11-year-old Dutch Harness gelding Ulano made an accent up the leaderboard following a speedy marathon phase. The 2012 USEF National Single Horse Champions posted a blistering...

Caliente Burns Hot With Andrea Bennett, Winning Children's/Adult Jumpers at 66th Buffalo International Horse Show

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/14/2012 11:52:47 PM

Andrea Bennett and Caliente earned double victories at the 66th Annual Buffalo International Horse Show, capturing the blue ribbons in the Children's/Adult Jumpers and Children's/Adult Jumper Speed Class. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Buffalo, NY - It was a brisk morning as the third day of the 66th Buffalo International Horse Show greeted competitors. Today commenced with a full morning of hunter action with horse and rider combinations competing to win top honors and prize money in their respective...

Lucy Deslauriers and Center Field win 2012 EquiSport Insurance/US Pony Medal Finals

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group International | 8/12/2012 9:14:11 PM

Center Field Takes Center Stage In Medal Final, Emerging Victorious With Lucy Deslauriers Daisy Farish captured the Silver Medal Lexington, KY- The Alltech Arena was alive with action as the morning fog began to settle over the Kentucky Horse Park. It was the conclusion of the US Pony Hunter Championships presented by Sallee Horse Vansand the EquiSport Insurance/US Pony Medal Finals that brought the 2012 US Pony Lucy Deslauriers won the Gold Medal at the 2012 EquiSport Insurance/US Pony Medal...

Christian Heineking and NKH Selena Speed to the 1.40m Victory at Kentucky Summer Classic

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/31/2012 11:57:15 PM

Christian Heineking and NKH Selena dashed to the top of the leaderboard in the 1.40m Open Jumper speed class at the Kentucky Summer Classic. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Lexington, KY - The first day of the Kentucky Summer Classic was filled with exciting jumper action in the Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park. This afternoon, competitors had the opportunity to showcase their speed in the 1.40m Open Jumpers and show off their talents navigating the 1.35 Open Jumpers. Christian Heineking led the...

Jimmy Toon and Tigger Win $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby in Vermont

by Starting Gate Communications | 7/27/2012 2:26:23 PM

Jimmy Toon and Tigger won the $5,000 NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 26, during week four of the 2012 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. (David Mullinix Photography) East Dorset, VT – Jimmy Toon of South Salem, NY, rode Jane Clark’s Tigger to victory in the $5,000 3’3” NEHJA Hunter Derby on Thursday, July 26, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week Vermont Summer Festival continues in East Dorset, VT, through August 12, 2012. The...