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Experience the Essence of Equestrian Vaulting

by Chris Perritt | 12/1/2014 10:58:43 AM

Fédération Équestre Internationale CVI 1* and 2* LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA June 25– 26, 2015 https://sites.google.com/site/cvilexingtonva/ Meet the national and international judges, register for classes Individuals, pairs, teams, and review the schedule. Stay for the Region IX Vaulting, June 27 - 28, 2015 Some great practice for the Junior World Championship scheduled in The Netherlands, August 2015

HITS Ocala Mid-Circuit Report: Ocala Riders Are a Force in the Pfizer Million Standings, Devoucoux Hunter Prix Energizes the Sport and Juniors Thrive at HITS Ocala

by HITS Media | 3/3/2011 3:05:00 PM

Tracy Magness and Tarco Van Ter Moude. (ESI Photography© .) Ocala, FL - The gift of warm weather, bright blue skies and outstanding competition have been the theme of this year's HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. Last week's Ocala Masters marked the mid-way point of the six-week, AA-rated Circuit, and with just three more weeks of competition remaining, the Circuit is shaping up to be the one of the best yet. Each week the Grand Prix and Devoucoux Hunter Prix qualifiers for the 2011 Pfizer $1 Million...

Saddlebred My Trails Feature Now Available on American Saddlebred Horse Association Website

by By Brice Carr | 5/6/2010 10:07:00 AM

The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) has announced the activation of the new My Trails feature of its website at www.asha.net . ASHA members can access this new application from the My Membership page, found under the "Members" section of the website. The My Trails feature is one of the many advances continuously being made by ASHA to improve the online experience of its members. This tool is a trail riding tracking application, which provides a utility for users to track their...

Anne Ayala -- Oct 16, 1940 - Dec 27, 2012

by Cheryl Newman | 12/29/2012 7:43:45 PM

The endurance community has just lost a champion, advocate, ambassador with the death of Anne Ayala. She compiled a record of over 3700 miles in her remarkable partnership with Overlook Nuryev, better known as Beau. Beau and Anne were the recipients of the 2000 AERC Pard'ners Award given annually to a horse and rider team that best exemplifies the unique bond between horse and rider. She was the visionary and driving force behind bringing the trail system at the Biltmore Estate up to the...

Wilhelm Genn Captures $30,000 Grand Prix Presented by Houston Area Audi Dealers at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show

by By Lynn Walsh | 4/1/2010 10:57:00 AM

Photo by Shawn McMillen (Wilhelm Genn and Chantal) Wilhelm Genn does it again! German-born Genn is basking in victory as he and his 11-year-old gelding horse, Chantal, took home the blue ribbon in the $30,000 Grand Prix Presented by Houston Area Audi Dealers at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show. Saturday night's competition was tough. The Stadium was packed with cheering fans who not only enjoyed the beautiful ride of Chantal, but the other winners, including second-place winner Tracy Fenney on...

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Hosts Annual Education Day

by By Christina Sacco | 2/18/2010 9:52:00 AM

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show is excited to announce that more than 500 first, second and third graders from the Katy Independent School District will be attending Education Day at Pin Oak Charity Horse Show on Thursday, March 25, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The kids and their teachers will start the educational and fun day watching a jumping competition. The children will then be divided into smaller groups and visit various stations for about 15 minutes, learning about the following:...

This Week in International Disciplines

by From the USEF Communications Department | 2/16/2011 1:12:00 PM

Dressage The Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, FL, hosted The Wellington Classic Spring Challenge CDI-W. On Friday, Tina Konyot and her partner from the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, Calecto V, topped the field in the Grand Prix for Freestyle scoring a 70.043%. Elizabeth Austin riding Olivier and Shawna Harding riding Come On III collected second and third place honors. Konyot took another commanding win in the Freestyle, scoring a 75.300%. Harding...

Ashlee Bond and Cornancer Sprint to the Win in the $40,000 Racing Festival Grand Prix, presented by Equestrian Almanac

by Blenheim EquiSports | 7/27/2015 1:18:44 AM

Ashlee Bond and Cornancer July 27, 2015 - Del Mar, CA - Truly a race up until the last ride, the $40,000 Racing Festival Grand Prix, presented by Equestrian Almanac, kept everyone on the edge of their seats. In the end, the talented Ashlee Bond and Little Valley Farms' Cornancer earned the mare's first Grand Prix win against a field of talented competitors. International FEI course designer Anderson Lima of Mexico set a precise course that tested both the horses and riders. With three...

2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Myth Busters

by Kristin Bednarski | 7/15/2010 9:59:00 AM

Lexington, KY - The popular show MythBusters tests the validity of urban legends and myths and now we’re going to do the same. We are going to challenge some of the biggest rumors and myths about the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. (Note: the following are actual myths). Myth One: Ticket prices are outrageous! Tickets to the 2010 Games start as low as $25 for a grounds pass. Competition tickets also start at $25. Tickets for eventing cross-country, driving marathon and endurance are...

Pin Oak Mixes High Jumps and High Tech for Winning Website; Prize List Now Available

by By Kathryn Smith | 2/17/2010 10:48:00 AM

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show announced that they have posted the prize list online at their website, www.pinoak.org for the 2010 Pin Oak Charity Horse Show. This year’s show will be held, once again, at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy starting on March 17, 2010, and will run through March 28, 2010. The comprehensive website includes class listings, schedules, and entry forms for week one and two. Additionally, lodging/maps/RV information, purchasing flower barrel signs, bistro...