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San City, Wakeup and Pikko Del Cerro HU Set the Pace in the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships and the USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championship sponsored by The Dutta Corp. and Performance Sales International

by Helen Murray | 8/26/2011 7:57:00 PM

Wayne, IL - Competition was in full swing at the Lamplight Equestrian Center as the top 6-year-olds and developing horses in the U.S. took to Ring 2 for their first National Championship classes of the weekend. The day began with competitors in the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals presented by Dressage Today 14-18 division performing in an optional warm-up class. Emily Wagner and Wakeup. Chuck Swan/ Swan Studio LLC. In the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championship 6-year-old...

Amanda Steege Takes Top Two Spots in $25,000 New England Hunter Derby Final at Fieldstone Summer Showcase

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 8/26/2011 9:33:34 AM

Amanda Steege and Duval. Anne Gittins Photography. Halifax, MA - The Fieldstone Summer Showcase had a full day of competition in the Grand Prix Field today and it was Amanda Steege of Bedminster, NJ, who rode to a one-two finish in the $25,000 New England Hunter Derby Final. Steege rode Duval, owned by Randi Vladimer of Malvern, PA, to victory. Majestic, owned by Tony Arena of Fairport, NY, and Steege were second. Olympian Leslie Howard of Fairfield, CT, took the top prize in the $7,500 Herb...

2011 $25,000 Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby Judge Julie Winkel Hosts USEF Super Clinic Series

by Heather Bellock for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/24/2011 10:27:00 AM

Carson City, NV - The 2011 $25,000 Franktown Meadows USHJA International Hunter Derby will take place at the Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility in Carson City, NV, on September 5, 2011. The venue is nestled at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and offers outstanding views and immaculate grounds, serving as the perfect backdrop for the derby as spectators admire the beautiful hunter derby course. This year, the event is proud to feature a weeklong series of USEF Super Clinics...

Changes to the 2011 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Short List for the Pan American Games

by USEF Communications Department | 8/15/2011 9:10:00 AM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces the following changes to the 2011 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Short List for the Pan American Games: Alexandra Slusher with Last Call and William Coleman III with Obos O'Reilly have withdrawn from consideration for the 2011 Pan American Games. The first ranked substitute Shannon Lilley with Ballingowan Pizzaz and second ranked substitute, Alexandra Slusher with Pierre have been added on the Short List. In addition,...

Darragh Kenny Closes Vermont Summer Festival with Victory

by Starting Gate Communications | 8/15/2011 7:49:00 AM

Darragh Kenny of Ireland and Obelix won the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, Presented by Purina Feeds, on Sunday, August 14, to close out the six-week Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Darragh Kenny of Ireland won the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, presented by Purina, on Sunday, August 14, to close out the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival. The six-week show jumping tournament took place from July 6 through August...

Darragh Kenny and Wannahave Win $10,000 Open Welcome Stake in Vermont

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | 8/13/2011 11:48:47 AM

Darragh Kenny and Wannahave won the $10,000 Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, August 12, at the Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Ireland’s Darragh Kenny will be the best dressed man on the show circuit having claimed victory in the $10,000 Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, August 12, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont. The win on...

Darragh Kenny Splashes to Grand Prix Victory at Vermont Summer Festival

by Starting Gate Communications | 8/7/2011 9:46:00 AM

Darragh Kenny of Ireland and Obelix won the $30,000 Manchester and the Mountains Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors at the Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Darragh Kenny of Ireland and Obelix were the dampened but undaunted winners of the $30,000 Manchester and the Mountains Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors, on Sunday, August 7, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold...

Darragh Kenny Wins $10,000 Open Welcome Stake at Vermont Summer Festival

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | 8/5/2011 9:00:59 AM

Darragh Kenny and Obelix won the $10,000 Kenneth Cole Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, August 4, at the Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Ireland’s Darragh Kenny claimed victory in the $10,000 Kenneth Cole Open Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, August 4, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at...

Darren Graziano and Vernal Win at Vermont Summer Festival

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | 7/31/2011 7:10:34 PM

Darren Graziano of Brewster, NY, and Vernal won the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix on Sunday, July 31, at the Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Darren Graziano of Brewster, NY, and his young mount Vernal bested a field of 21 to claim victory in the $30,000 Mount Equinox Grand Prix on Sunday, July 31, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6...

Nina Montross Lands a One-Two Punch at Vermont Summer Festival

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | 7/30/2011 9:46:20 AM

Nina Montross and Voigtsdorfs Ohio won the $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s Jumper Classic on Saturday, July 30, at the Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Nina Montross won and placed second in the $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s Jumper Classic, a qualifying competition for the $15,000 Vermont Celebration Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic, presented by Parlanti. The $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s...