Savannah Talcott (Kendall Bierer) Gladstone, N.J. – The fifth day of the George H. Morris Gladstone Program saw an abundance of auditors line the stands at the USET Foundation Headquarters at Hamilton Farm for the Saturday mounted sessions. The sessions this morning reviewed the previous four days of instruction, summarizing position, release over fences and exercises using classical dressage. “Mostly I read books,” Morris began the session with his words of wisdom. “I...

Devon, PA - The 2014 Devon Horse Show & Country Fair hosted its second day of competition on Friday with the conclusion of junior equitation classes and the first day of pony hunter divisions. Showcasing the best horses and riders in the country, the Devon Horse Show hosts 11 days of top-tier competition across multiple breeds and disciplines in Devon, PA, through Sunday, June 1. Caitlin Boyle and Clearway in their winning presentation. Photo © The Book LLC. On Friday, the junior exhibitors...

North Salem, N.Y. – Equitation and hunters were the main draw in the schedule today at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Show. Some of the best junior riders in the country went head to head in the $5,000 Equitation Challenge, presented by EquiFit, inc. Geoffrey Hesslink of Shelburne, VT, rode Belano V to the top of the standings over 26 entries. The Grand Amateur-Owner Hunter Championship was awarded to Bridget Hallman of Oyster Bay, NY, riding Do Tell. Watch an interview with Geoffrey...

Darragh Kenny and Picolo (The Book LLC) North Salem, N.Y. - On the Grand Prix Field Wednesday at the Old Salem Farm on Wednesday, jumpers had plenty of entries as Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Picolo won over 53 others in the $5,000 Open Jumper 1.40m class. In a class of 54 entries, Darragh Kenny and Picolo, an 11-year-old Selle Francais gelding by Diamant de Semilly owned by Oakland Ventures, took the top spot in the $5,000 Open Jumper 1.40m class with a clear round in a time of 32.493 seconds....

2014 IHSA Collegiate Cup Champions Centenary College and USEF/Cacchione Cup winner Alex Carlton (Al Cook) Harrisburg, Pa. - Centenary College may have traveled to the 41st Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championships with a small team, but their results were huge. They clinched the Collegiate Cup high-point honors May 1-3 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA. "We're thrilled. We have such a great team," said Michael Dowling, who coaches the Centenary Equestrian team...

Long hours in the saddle…….trailering to lessons……..scrimping and saving to pay for show fees………cleaning tack………body clipping……….polishing hooves. The preparation work for the first show of the season is time-consuming and sometimes tedious. But equine enthusiasts around the country could not imagine spending their time doing anything else right now – that show is right around the corner. Besides...

Belinda Trussell and Anton (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Belinda Trussell (CAN) rode to the top of the FEI Grand Prix Special, presented by Today's Equestrian and GF Enterprise LLC, with Anton on Sunday morning at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF). Fellow Canadian Shannon Dueck and Cantaris bested the FEI Intermediaire-1 Freestyle, presented by Mike and Roz Collins, to wrap up competition for the AGDF 10 CDI W and CPEDI 3*. Trussell and Robyn Eames' Anton, a...

Blythewood, S.C. - With the No. 1 seed on the line for the 2014 SEC Equestrian Championship on Saturday against No. 2 Auburn, the top-ranked Gamecocks got dominating performances from their hunt seat and western teams to defeat the Tigers, 12-7, at One Wood Farm in the final SEC regular season meet of the year. The Gamecocks improve to 10-2 overall, 4-2 in SEC play, while Auburn drops to 8-4 overall, 3-3 in SEC play. South Carolina clinched the No. 1 seed on Saturday, and the Gamecocks will...

Brianne Goutal and Nice de Prissey (Shawn McMillen Photography) Wellington, Fla. - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team heads into the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by G&C Farm looking to repeat its victory from last year and secure its sixth win in its home Nations Cup. A total of 12 teams are set to go head-to-head on Friday evening at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center during the feature of CSIO4* Wellington, held in conjunction with the FTI Consulting Winter...

Darragh Kerins and Decia Van Het Molenhof (Phelps Media Group, Inc. International) Wellington, Fla. - Although the clouds hung dauntingly overhead, a field of 38 competitors warmed up for the fourth week of the Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour. Held at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, the 1.30m-1.35m Jumpers saw top international riders contend for the top spot in today's two classes. Ireland's Darragh Kerins rode to the pinnacle of the ranks during the first class, while Ali...