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Phillips Wins 2004 USEF Individual National Junior Jumper Championships; Zone 2 Takes Team Title

by Sarah Lane | 10/18/2004 12:29:00 PM

Harrisburg, PA — Making a name for herself amidst a field of 30 young riders, 15 year old Addison Phillips, of New York, NY, and her mount, Cantus Anuberth II, won the 2004 USEF Individual National Junior Jumper Championship, which took place October 14th through 16th at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Phillips was awarded a Triple Crown custom award blanket after the win. Coming in second was 16 year old Cody Auer, of Fairfield, CT, atop Regina, followed by 14 year old Aimee Aron,...

Olympic Silver medalist wins World Cup Qualifier at CSI-W Lexington Grand Prix

by slane | 9/28/2004 12:00:00 AM

Lexington, KY — After jumping a clear round followed by a clear jump-off Friday, Olympian McLain Ward (Silver Team medal, Athens 2004) and Goldika 559 (Holstein, Cor de la Bryere – Zelena II) claimed a first place victory during the World Cup Show Jumping Qualifier at the CSI-W Lexington Grand Prix. Closely following in second place was Lauren Hough (Alternate, Athens 2004) on Casadora (Dutch Warmblood, Indoctro – Kadora) with four faults on the final jump off. In a three-way...

U.S. Show Jumping Team Announced for Final 2004 Samsung Super League Competition

by kcadams | 8/13/2004 12:00:00 PM

Dello Joio returns to venue of his 1992 Olympic Bronze Medal Victory Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation yesterday announced the show jumping team for the final 2004 Samsung Super League Competition to be held at the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain September 16-19. Selections for CSIO Barcelona were based on ranking on the August 6, 2004, USEF Computer List, with the possibility of up to two Discretionary Choices. The team members are as follows: Rider...

The seventh AEGT Audition is on Wednesday!

by Phelps Media Group | 2/23/2016 3:07:24 PM

American Equestrians Got Talent has its sixth audition of the season on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 7:45 p.m. at the White Horse Fashion Cuisine and it is open to the public! Plan to arrive around 6:30 p.m. to ensure efficient food service before the show begins. Olympian Lauren Hough is a Week 7 AEGT Judge. Photo by Rebecca Walton. American Equestrians Got Talent is excited to announce this week's judges: Michael Apuzzo , principal dancer for Paul Taylor Captain Mark Phillips : former Olympic...

The Sixth AEGT Audition is on Wednesday!

by Phelps Media Group | 2/16/2016 7:03:41 AM

American Equestrians Got Talent has its sixth audition of the season on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 7:45 p.m. at the White Horse Fashion Cuisine and it is open to the public! Plan to arrive around 6:30 p.m. Olympian Anne Kursinski is a Week 6 AEGT Judge. Photo by Kenneth Kraus. to ensure efficient food service before the show begins. American Equestrians Got Talent is excited to announce this week's judges: Anne Kursinski , 5 time Olympic Show Jumper with two team silver medals Sam Lamur : NFL...

The Fifth AEGT Audition is on Wednesday!

by Phelps Media Group | 2/9/2016 10:20:48 AM

Week 5 Auditions are brought to you by Gardy Bloemers American Equestrians Got Talent has its fifth audition of the season on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the White Horse Fashion Cuisine and it is open to the public! Plan to arrive around 6:30 p.m. to Carl hester is a Week 5 Judge ensure efficient food service before the show begins. American Equestrians Got Talent is excited to announce this week's judges: Carl Hester , Olympic dressage gold medalist and trainer of Charlotte...

The Fourth AEGT Audition is Wednesday!

by Phelps Media Group | 2/2/2016 10:52:33 AM

Week 4 Auditions are brought to you by Matt Johnson with Engel & Völkers American Equestrians Got Talent has its third audition of the season on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the White Horse Fashion Cuisine and it is open to the public! Plan to arrive around 6:30 p.m. to ensure George Morris is a Week 4 Judge efficient food service before the show begins. American Equestrians Got Talent is excited to announce this week's judges: George Morris , legendary horseman and former...

No.1 South Carolina Completes Best Regular Season in School History

by Cory Burkarth for South Carolina Equestrian | 3/8/2014 5:10:42 PM

University of South Carolina junior Katherine Schmidt finished the regular season with a 21-2-1 hunt seat record, including a perfect 12-0 record in equitation over fences. Martin, Tenn. - No. 1 ranked South Carolina won 3-of-4 MVPs and overpowered Tennessee-Martin in its regular season finale on Saturday, as the Gamecocks defeated the Skyhawks, 13-7, at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Pavilion. South Carolina (11-2 overall, 4-2 SEC) wraps up the regular season with a program best 11-wins. "Very...

New Look To Latest NCEA Rankings, But SC Stays On Top

by Cory Burkarth for NCEA | 2/26/2014 4:22:33 PM

Waco, Texas. - There’s a new look to the latest National Collegiate Equestrian Association national team rankings announced Wednesday, as a number of changes are seen in this week’s installment. South Carolina remains the nation’s top team, following a win against Southeastern Conference foe Texas A&M last weekend in Blythewood, S.C. Auburn checks in at No. 2, following a loss to Georgia last weekend. Auburn and South Carolina square off on Saturday to determine the No. 1...

Margie Engle Beats Out 40 Starters to Win the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS-on-the-Hudson IV

by HITS Media | 7/23/2011 11:00:00 AM

Margie Engle and Ashland Farms' Lord Spezi on course in Friday's $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, NY (ESI Photography). Saugerties, NY — With competition taking place in 10 different show rings and more than 1,600 horses on the premises, the opening week of the HITS-on-the-Hudson summer series is going like gangbusters, proving that Saugerties, New York is the place to be this summer. Olympian Margie Engle...