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Chapot and Deslauriers Win Wednesday Features at I Love New York Horse Show

by Classic Communications | 7/3/2013 4:47:19 PM

Mario Deslauriers in the Janney Montgomery Scott 1.35m class (The Book LLC) Lake Placid, NY - Laura Chapot (Neshanic Station, NJ) and Mario Deslauriers (New York, NY) won the two sections of the Janney Montgomery Scott 1.35 meter classes, the featured events Wednesday at the 36th annual I Love New York Horse Show, Presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC. In the two sections of the WPTZ News Channel 5 1.30 meter classes, Michael Hughes of Allendale, NJ swept top honors. The horse show continues...

Josephina Nor-Lantzman & Chello Z Triumph in the $30,000 June Classic III Grand Prix

by Blenheim EquiSports | 6/24/2013 8:58:37 AM

Josephina Nor-Lantzman and Chello Z (McCool) San Juan Capistrano, CA - On another gorgeous breezy Southern California afternoon, sixteen horse and rider combinations attempted the track set by internationally renowned course designer Guilherme Jorge in the $30,000 June Classic III Grand Prix, presented by The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel. The challenges on course resulted in only three fault-free rounds with the victory going to the only double clear of the day, Brazilian Josephina Nor-Lantzman...

Ward and McCrea Notch Victories Through the Weather at Spruce Meadows 'Continental' Tournament

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/15/2013 7:15:11 AM

Christine McCrea and Romantovich Take One (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, Albert – Riders at the Spruce Meadows 'Continental' Tournament had to deal with incoming rain and storms today, but it didn't dampen the level of competition. McLain Ward (USA) and Grant Road Partners' Super Trooper de Ness were fastest in a large field of 75 to win the $33,000 AltaGas Cup 1.45m. Christine McCrea (USA) and Romantovich Take One, owned by Candy Tribble, were best in the...

Abigail McArdle and Cosma 20 win 1.45m Welcome at Spruce Meadows

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/13/2013 6:54:31 AM

The beautiful Meadows on the Green is the site of major competitions during the 'Continental' Tournament (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, Alberta – The first day of the Spruce Meadows 'Continental' Tournament featured two welcome competitions in the Meadows on the Green. The first was a $5,000 Friends of the Meadows 1.45m Welcome for the horses in contention to compete in tomorrow's $100,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™. Enrique Gonzalez (MEX) and Quilebo D Tillard...

USEF Announces Vaulters to Represent the U.S. at CHIO Aachen

by USEF Communications Department | 6/10/2013 4:55:30 PM

Lexington, KY - The following vaulters have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. in the CVIO3* held during the CHIO Aachen in Germany, June 20-23, 2013. The United States will be represented by the following vaulters: Individual Female Alicen Divita (Redwood City, CA) Elizabeth Ioannou (Saratoga, CA) Mary Garrett (Seal Beach, CA) Individual Male Kristian Roberts (Moss Beach, CA) Pas de Deux Cassidy Palmer (Half Moon Bay, CA) Kimberly Palmer (Half...

Eric Lamaze and Wang Chung Score Spruce Meadows Victory on Sunday

by Starting Gate Communications | 6/9/2013 8:00:14 PM

2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze riding Wang Chung M2S scored victory in the $40,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup on Sunday, June 9, at the Spruce Meadows “National” Tournament in Calgary, AB (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, Alberta – 2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze was in the winner’s circle after claiming the $40,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup on Sunday, June 9, at the Spruce Meadows “National” Tournament in Calgary, AB. While Lamaze has...

Beezie Madden Two for Two on Friday at Spruce Meadows 'National' Tournament

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/8/2013 7:21:11 AM

Calgary, Alberta – Beezie Madden led the victory gallop in both competitions in the International Ring today. In the $35,000 RBC Capital Markets Cup 1.50m, she and Amadora found the path to win. The $35,000 ATCO Energy Solutions Cup 1.45m had a field of 62 competitors, and it was Madden and Wrigley who were fastest in the jump-off. Fifteen-year-old Lucas Porter rode Phineas to victory in the $10,000 Mercer Junior/Amateur 1.40m. The 'National' Tournament continues through Sunday,...

Ward, Tisbo, Bond Lead Another Good Day for Americans at Spruce Meadows

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/7/2013 7:21:19 AM

Calgary, Alberta – The $35,000 Spectra Energy Cup 1.60m was the highlight of today's schedule at the Spruce Meadows 'National' Tournament. Darragh Kerins (IRL) and E Muze Yek found the key to a clear round and were fastest in the jump-off for Kerins' first victory in the International Ring. McLain Ward won for the second day in a row, this time on Zander in the $33,000 ATCO Pipelines Cup 1.45m. Another first-time International ring win came for Lauren Tisbo and Roundthorn...

Laura Kraut Looks to Maintain No.1 GCT Ranking in London

by Global Champions Tour Press Office | 6/5/2013 1:13:55 PM

London, England - The best riders and horses in the world are already warming up at the stunning sand arena next to London’s Olympic Stadium for four days of the highest calibre show jumping. It is the first major sporting event at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park since the Games last summer. The stage is set for the thrilling debut of the Longines Global Champions Tour in London with the €450,000 1m 60 Grand Prix highlight on Saturday night and a host of VIPs, celebrities and...

UPDATED: USEF Announces Dressage Combinations to Represent the U.S. at CHIO Aachen

by USEF Communications Department | 5/31/2013 11:07:30 AM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the following four horse-and-rider combinations to the U.S. Dressage Team for the Aachen CDIO5* held during CHIO Aachen in Germany, June 26-30, 2013. Additionally, one Large Tour and two Small Tour combinations have been named to represent the U.S. in CDI4* competition. In 2013, the United States will also be represented for the first time in CDI-U25 competition. The following four combinations have been named to the U.S....