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Scott Stewart and Catch Me Win $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/21/2016 12:37:50 AM

Wellington, FL - February 20, 2016 - In the 20-year history of the WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular, one well-known name never made it on to the roster of winners until now. Scott Stewart, of Wellington, FL, showed in Catch Me and Scott Stewart. Photo by Sportfot. almost every year of the competition in his long running and decorated career as a top hunter rider, but the winning prize had eluded him. On Saturday night at the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Stewart...

Virginia Yarur Ready and Finn Conclude Final Day of AGDF 5 Competition with Win in Intermediaire I Freestyle

by Carly Weilminster | 2/14/2016 9:26:30 PM

Virginia Yarur Ready and Finn (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Virginia Yarur Ready (CHI) and her own Finn concluded the final day of week five of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) with a win in the FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle, presented by Kirk Arabians, at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Yarur Ready and Finn scored a 71.550% for first place, while Michael Klimke (GER) and Royal Dancer 33 collected second place with a 70.975%. Tina Irwin (CAN) and...

Peters and Rosamunde Make Statement on First Day of Competition at AGDF 5

by Carly Weilminster for Adequan Global Dressage Festival | 2/10/2016 8:46:26 PM

Steffen Peters and Rosamunde (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Steffen Peters (USA) and Rosamunde, owned by Four Winds Farm, made an impressive jump to the top of the standings with a score of 75.380% in the FEI Grand Prix CDI 3*, presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty, at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF). The CDI 3* Grand Prix competition started off the fifth week of AGDF, which is sponsored by Diamante Farms, at The Stadium at Palm Beach International Equestrian...

Leida Collins-Strijk and Don Tignanello Sweep Small Tour Competition at AGDF 3

by Carly Weilminster | 1/31/2016 6:34:53 PM

Wellington, FL - January 31, 2016 - Leida Collins-Strijk (NED) and Don Tignanello took a clean sweep of Small Tour competition at the third week of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), earning wins in all three classes presented by Chesapeake Dressage Institute. Collins-Strijk and Don Tignanello completed their dominating week this afternoon, earning a 75.792% in the FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle to take top honors. Michael Klimke (GER) and Djamba Djokiba followed in second place...

Lisa Goldman and Morocco Victorious in $10,000 Welcome Stake Sponsored by Adequan at Showplace Fall Classic Championship

by Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group | 9/10/2015 1:52:31 PM

Lisa Goldman and Morocco win the $10,000 Open Welcome Stake, sponsored by Adequan, during the Showplace Fall Classic Championship. (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Wayne, Ill. - More than two seconds separated the top three finishers in the $10,000 Open Welcome Stake, sponsored by Adequan, at the Showplace Fall Classic Championship on Thursday. The lead continued to change hands throughout the 13-horse jump-off, with each consecutive rider gaining speed in an attempt to find their way to the...

Vale is Victorious! Wins $35,000 Outback Steakhouse Grand Prix at Atlanta Summer Classic Week I

by The Classic Company | 6/14/2015 1:28:08 PM

Vale and Acolina R fly over a jump last night in the $35,000 Outback Steakhouse Grand Prix in the Olympic Arena Atlanta, Georgia - June 14, 2015 - Aaron Vale of Morriston, Florida has been unstoppable Week I of the Atlanta Summer Classic and last night's win in the $35,000 Outback Steakhouse Grand Prix added to his earnings! International Course Designer, Manuel Esparza of Mexico City, Mexico, former Assistant Designer for the Olympic Games in Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and...

Casas Takes the Cake, Corr Brings in Another Blue, Bellissimo Tops U25

by Split Rock Jumping Tour | 5/24/2015 4:56:34 PM

Lexington, KY - Classes kicked off at nine o'clock on the final day of the inaugural Split Rock Jumping Tour. The skies were blue and the sun lit up the action in The Rock Jumping Field, which included the $7,500 UltrOZ Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Final, followed by the $7,5000 Brook Ledge High Junior/Amateur Final. The $15,000 Hagyard Equine U25 Cup began at noon. Charlise Casas and Forrest Gump take a victory gallop (SEL Photography) Twenty-four horse and rider combinations opened the Sunday...

Kristen VanderVeen and Bull Run's Faithful Win at Wellington Turf Tour

by Phelps Media Group | 1/15/2015 1:52:58 PM

Bull Run's Faithful and Kristen Vanderveen Win $2400 1.3-1.35m Jumpers at The Ridge at Wellington (Shannon Bower/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Vast green polo fields created the perfect backdrop for the start of the second week of The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour. Competition in both rings remained strong throughout the day on Wednesday, January 14. While the weather remained overcast for most of the morning, the sun peeked out during the afternoon to highlight a beautiful set...

Wilton Porter is Best in U25 Championship Rd. 1 at National Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 10/30/2014 10:40:30 AM

Lexington, Ky. - Young riders shined Wednesday night at the National Horse Show as 29 horse and rider combinations put their best foot forward over the first of three $10,000 Under 25 Championship classes. Sponsored by Sleepy P Ranch and Deeridge Farm, the class allows the rare opportunity for riders ages 16 to 25 to compete in the high pressure World Cup format. Riders from across the nation have worked to qualify for the championship, which culminates at the prestigious National Horse Show....

Jessica Springsteen and Davendy Speed to Early Win in Washington

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 10/23/2014 6:52:52 AM

Washington, D.C. - Wednesday’s feature event was the opening $10,000 International Jumper speed class, sponsored by Amalaya Investments, with a win for Springsteen and Stone Hill Farms Davendy S. The class saw 37 entries with six clear rounds over an Anthony D’Ambrosio designed course. Last to go, Springsteen and Davendy S blazed through the course in 50.80 seconds for the win. She edged out her own horse, Zero, who finished in second with a time of 55.31 seconds ridden by Laura...