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Molly Ashe and Kennzo Claim the USHJA National Hunter Derby at Horse Shows by the Bay

by Horse Show by the Bay | 7/25/2014 11:22:23 PM

Traverse, Mich. - Redemption was the name of the game during the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Walgreens, the featured hunter class on July 25 during Horse Shows by the Bay Series IV. Molly Ashe and Kennzo had returned to the Traverse City show this year as the defending champions in the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by The Gochman Family, held during Series III. An unfortunate rail in the Classic Hunter Round, however, cut short their time in the show...

Carey is Grand at Horse Shows by the Bay

by Horse Shows by The Bay | 7/11/2014 9:02:32 AM

Kim Carey and Legato (Tricia Booker Photography) Traverse City, Mich. - When Kim Carey traveled to Europe to look for a new horse for client Michelle Carroll, they went with high hopes. But after a long and fruitless search, they faced a trip home horseless. Then, the night before they were to leave, Carey heard about one more prospect. "The people we were with said, 'Oh, you don't want to go see that horse.' A couple of good trainers had looked at it and didn't like it. I said,...

John Pearce and Chianto Prevail in Thrilling Showdown to Win $30,000 McElvain Energy Grand Prix at Summer in the Rockies III

by Mary Adelaide Brakenridge for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/22/2014 8:50:31 AM

John Pearce and Chianto (Phelps Media Group) Parker, Colo. - It was a true battle to the finish in the $30,000 McElvain Energy Grand Prix at Summer in the Rockies III, with rider after rider fighting to lay claim to the top prize. Spectators were on the edge of their seats as they shouted the names of their favorites and anxiously waited for the times to flash on the scoreboard in the Kathy and Brad Coors Family Grand Prix Arena. As the last to go, and having already seen his lead with Johnny B...

Peters Claims Grand Prix and Intermediaire I Titles with Sadis Earning Pony Rider Crown on Final Day of U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp

by Helen Murray and Kathleen Landwehr | 6/15/2014 7:53:43 PM

Gladstone, N.J. - The U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp came to an exciting conclusion on the fourth and final day of competition as Grand Prix, Intermediaire I, and Pony Rider Champions were all crowned. In the Grand Prix championship, Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 clinched their third consecutive National Title with their best performance of the week. For the third consecutive test, the top placings remained the same as Peters scored Champion and Reserve honors...

Peters Excels, Dagge Shines on Day One of U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp

by Helen Murray and Kathleen Landwehr | 6/12/2014 5:59:54 PM

Gladstone, N.J. - The U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp got underway on Thursday under gloomy, drizzly skies in the USET Foundation Headquarters’ Dick and Jane Brown Arena. Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 began their quest for a third consecutive Grand Prix National Title with a win in the Grand Prix. Additionally, Peters kicked off the day claiming the top two spot in the first test of The Dutta Corp/USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship. Katrin...

ASPCA Maclay and Junior Hunters Put Young Riders to the Test at Summer in the Rockies I

by Lauren Buettner for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/6/2014 11:58:06 PM

Abigail Weiland and Dragon (Phelps Media Group) Parker, Colo . - It was the junior riders' time to shine Friday at the Colorado Horse Park. They had their game faces on as they tackled course designer Scott Starnes' ASPCA Maclay and Junior Hunter courses. The Maclay course assessed the riders' effectiveness while maintaining their position. It included an in-and-out, a rollback, a long approach single oxer, and it tested adjustability with a sharp right turn towards the short side...

Lamaze and Powerplay Make It Two in a Row in $85,000 Spectra Energy Cup 1.55m at Spruce Meadows

by Spruce Meadows Media Services | 6/6/2014 2:11:07 AM

Calgary, AB, Canada – The 'National' Tournament, presented by ROLEX, continued with three major competitions in the International Ring at the Spruce Meadows Summer Series. Topping the $85,000 Spectra Energy Cup 1.55m was Eric Lamaze on Powerplay, who were also yesterday's big winners. Earlier in the day, winners included Darragh Kenny (IRL) with his first-ever International Ring victory and McLain Ward, who added another first place prize to the two he earned on Wednesday....

Tiva Nana and Ashley Holzer Triumph in FEI Grand Prix Special CDI 3* on Final Day of 2014 AGDF

by Laura Cardon for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/30/2014 6:53:05 PM

Ashley Holzer and Tiva Nana (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Ashley Holzer (CAN) and Marissa Mastranardi's Tiva Nana picked up their second win of the weekend in the FEI Grand Prix Special CDI 3*, presented by Diamante Farms, during the AGDF 12 CDI 3*/5* at The Stadium at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Fellow Canadian Chris Von Martels and his own Zilverstar concluded competition for the weekend with a win in the FEI Intermediaire-1 Freestyle, presented by Wellington...

Richie Moloney and Alsvid Win $34,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/16/2014 9:27:54 PM

Richie Moloney and Alsvid (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week ten of the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF), sponsored by Horseware Ireland, concluded on Sunday with a win for Ireland's Richie Moloney and Alsvid in the $34,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic. The FTI WEF, held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, features 12 weeks of world-class competition through March 30, awarding $8 million in prize money....

Team Canada Wins $75,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Presented by G&C Farm

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/1/2014 10:35:48 AM

Team Canada's winning presentation with Equestrian Sport Productions' CEO Mark Bellissimo, and Gustavo and Carolina Mirabal of G&C Farm (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The Canadian team of Yann Candele, Tiffany Foster, Eric Lamaze, and Ian Millar earned victory in Friday night's $75,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ presented by G&C Farm, at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) in Wellington, FL. Teams representing 12 different countries participated in the...