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Angel Karolyi and Venus Take Home Top Honors in $34,000 Suncast® 1.45 FEI Welcome at Tryon Summer 2

by Tryon International | 7/2/2015 7:46:21 PM

Angel Karolyi and Venus ©BarryKosterPhotography. Mill Spring, NC - July 2, 2015 - The second day of FEI competition continued at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) with the $34,00 Suncast® 1.45m FEI Welcome. Venezuela's Angel Karolyi collected a big win aboard 2002 Dutch Warmblood mare, Venus, owned by Raylyn Farms. The duo bested a six-horse jump-off, tripping the timers in 40.341 seconds to secure Karolyi's first FEI win at TIEC this season. Kaitlin Campbell (USA) aboard...

Entries Open for the 19th Annual Pony Finals Auction

by Flashpoint Bloodstock, LLC | 5/30/2013 2:27:36 PM

Lexington, KY – Entries are currently being taken for the 19th Annual Pony Finals Auction held Saturday, August 10, 2013 in conjunction with the US Pony Finals in Lexington, Kentucky at the Kentucky Horse Park. The Pony Finals Auction has long been regarded as the premier auction in the world for buying ponies to compete at the highest levels. It has produced numerous ponies that have gone on to win championships at the Pony Finals and other major shows around the country. Auction Date -...

Divita and Aniello Finish Second and Third at Master International de Voltige CVI2*W

by USEF Communications Department | 12/18/2012 10:36:48 AM

Paris, France – Two U.S. vaulters had stellar performances against some of the world’s top vaulters at the Master International de Voltige CVI2*W at the Salon du Cheval in Paris, France December 7-8. Alicen Divita (Redwood City, CA) finished in second place in the Individual Women’s Senior division. Vaulting on Pino del Rio lunged by Elke Schelp, Divita received on overall score of 7.889. In the Individual Men’s Senior division, Gabe Aniello (Redwood City, CA) took third...

Wilton Porter and Patriot Earn Second High Junior Jumper Victory at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/13/2012 6:14:25 AM

Wilton Porter and Patriot win High Junior Jumpers at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. (Rebecca Walton) Lexington, KY - For the second day in row, Wilton Porter galloped to victory aboard his talented gelding Patriot in the High Junior Jumpers at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. Completing an excellent double clear effort, he managed to edge out Emanuel Andrade and La Fe Forli by just two-tenths of a second to take home top honors. Later in the day, Andrade earned his own blue ribbon, showing...

Applications Now Available for 2011 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award

by USEF National Affiliates Department | 5/17/2011 11:18:24 AM

Kelsey Kimbler receives the 2010 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award from David O'Connor. Photo by Geoff Bugbee/USEF Archives. Lexington, KY - The search is underway for nominees for the 2011 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman's Award. Now in its sixth year, the award recognizes young equestrians who exhibit exceptional leadership potential, serve as a positive role models for their peers, demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the...

Ferrell and Moshi Make a Lasting Impression in the Green Conformation Hunters

by Brooke Bidgood for Equestrian Sport Productions | 3/3/2011 8:53:00 PM

Sandy Ferrell and Moshi. (Photo by Sportfot©.) Wellington, FL - The eighth week of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs through April 3, is well into its second day of competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The sun was shinning along with strong gusts of wind as the Green Conformation Hunters made their way into the E.R. Mische Grand Hunter Ring on Thursday morning. Sandy Ferrell was aboard the new entry from Stephanie Riggio, Moshi, for the championship...

United States Equestrian Team Foundation Presents Pinnacle Cup to Phillip Dutton

by By Jessica Nemzoff | 4/29/2010 11:25:00 AM

Photo by Jessica Nemzoff/PMG (Phillip Dutton and Woodburn.) The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation is pleased to announce Phillip Dutton of West Grove, PA, and Aiken, SC, as the 2010 recipient of the USET Foundation Pinnacle Cup. Awarded annually, the Pinnacle Cup went to the highest-placing American competitor at the prestigious Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone. Dutton was honored with the award after securing second-place honors aboard Woodburn, who is...

Fifty-Three Horses to Start the Dressage at the 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone

by By Joanie Morris | 4/21/2010 5:55:00 PM

Boyd Martin at the Jog With Remington XXV (USEF Photo) Lexington, KY – With Wednesday at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day-Event presented by Bridgestone comes the first horse inspection – which christens the official start of the competition. Running also as a Test Event for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the eventing riders at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event this year have the company of some of the top dressage and jumping riders as Test Events for those disciplines run...

USEF Announces 2010 Eventing Developing Riders

by USEF Eventing Department | 11/6/2009 12:03:00 PM

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Eventing High Performance program congratulates the following horse and rider combinations for their acceptance into the 2010 Developing Rider Program. To be considered for the program, riders either submitted an application, or were recommended by a Talent Spotter, indicated by TS . Applications were reviewed by the Talent Spotters and approved by the Eventing High Performance Committee. Rider/Age/Hometown/Horse/Sex/Breed/Age/Owner...

George Morris Receives the Coveted Golden Whip from the Cadre Noir of Saumur

by Joanie Morris | 6/8/2009 11:52:00 AM

Translated and Adapted from a Press Release by www.sport.fr Lexington, KY - On May 19, George Morris, US Show Jumping’s Chef d’Equipe, was celebrated in a special presentation in Saumur, France. Morris was present at the French National Equitation School, Cadre Noir of Saumur, to share his experiences as a trainer with the students and instructors of the School. At its conclusion, Morris received the coveted title of 'Horseman of Honor of the Cadre Noir of Saumur'. This marks only the fourth...