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Trussell and Anton Continue Dominance in Large Tour Competition at AGDF

by Carly Weilminster | 3/7/2016 11:14:36 AM

Belinda Trussell and Anton (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Belinda Trussell (CAN) and Anton secured another victory at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) today, continuing their consistent showing on the winter circuit this season and solidifying themselves as one of Canada's strongest Large Tour combinations. The pair earned a personal best score in the Palm Beach Dressage Derby FEI Grand Prix Special CDI-W presented by Today's Equestrian and Diane and George...

Lars Petersen and Mariett Earn Victory at Palm Beach Dressage Derby FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, presented by Everglades Dressage

by Carly Weilminster | 3/6/2016 10:49:07 AM

Lars Petersen and Mariett (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Lars Petersen (DEN) and long-time mount Mariett proved they have hit their stride at the right point during the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) circuit, taking a commanding win in the Palm Beach Dressage Derby FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, presented by Everglades Dressage, with a score of 78.025%. Competition at AGDF continues tomorrow with the FEI Grand Prix Special CDI-W, presented by Today's Equestrian and...

Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven and Don Auriello Secure Win in FEI Grand Prix CDI-W, presented by The Axel Johnson Group at AGDF 7

by Allison Kavey and Carly Weilminster | 2/25/2016 10:36:18 PM

Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven and Don Auriello (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - The FEI Grand Prix CDI-W, presented by The Axel Johnson Group, concluded today at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), featuring 50 riders from a stunning array of countries at The Stadium at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven (SWE) and veteran partner Don Auriello, owned by Lövsta Stuteri, earned top honors in the competitive class and were the final pair...

Jessica Springsteen and Davendy S Win $86,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic to Conclude WEF 5

by Lauren Fisher and Callie Seaman for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/14/2016 7:31:22 PM

Wellington, Fla. - The fifth week of competition at the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Fidelity Investments®, concluded on Sunday with a win for Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Davendy S in the $86,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic. Competing in the International Ring at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), Springsteen topped an 18-horse jump-off to win over Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Rosana du Park in second, and Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum...

Reed Kessler and Cylana Win $130,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 5

by Lauren Fisher and Callie Seaman for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/11/2016 9:46:52 PM

Reed Kessler and Cylana (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - USA's Reed Kessler and Cylana were the winners of the $130,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 5 on Thursday afternoon at the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. Competing in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), Kessler and Cylana topped the week five class over Elizabeth Gingras (CAN) and Coup de Chance in second, and Yann Candele (CAN) aboard First Choice 15 in...

Supreme Show Jumping Competition in Week III of the HITS Desert Circuit featuring the $100,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix

by HITS Horse Shows | 2/7/2016 11:52:33 PM

Thermal, Calif. - Spectacular competition and superior prize purses continue as the ever-present theme in Week III of the HITS Desert Circuit. Jumpers vie for the money in the $100,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix and the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix. Rich Fellers and Lux Lady on their way to a $100,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) $100,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix Desert Circuit III was in full swing as the $100,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix...

Eric Lamaze and Check Picobello Z Capture $216,000 Ariat® Grand Prix CSI 4* at WEF 4

by Equestrian Sport Productions News | 2/7/2016 8:45:01 PM

Eric Lamaze and Check Picobello Z (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Concluding the fourth week of competition at the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Check Picobello Z jumped to victory in the $216,000 Ariat® Grand Prix CSI 4*. WEF continues on February 10-14 with CSI 5* competition. WEF hosts 12 weeks of competition and awards more than $9 million in prize money at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. Forty entries competed and...

Farrington Flies to $200,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Wellington Victory

by Phelps Media Group | 2/7/2016 5:53:48 PM

Wellington, FL - The inaugural CP Wellington Masters, presented by Sovaro™, produced a world-class event, where it was only fitting that the victory in the $200,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Wellington went to Kent Farrington and Uceko leading U.S. athlete Kent Farrington with his veteran mount Uceko. Topping a 14-horse jump-off, Farrington captured his second victory in the new Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping East Coast League. The highlight event took place under sunny...

USEF Announces 2015 Equestrian of the Year Nominees

by USEF Communications Department | 12/21/2015 8:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce the nine 2015 Equestrians of Honor. Laura Graves (StockImageServices.com) Laura Graves Geneva, Fla. Dressage The William C. Steinkraus Trophy is presented to an equestrian competing in the Olympic disciplines of dressage, eventing, or show jumping. Laura Graves has spent 2015 solidifying her name amongst top dressage athletes here in the U.S., as well as abroad. At only 28-years-old, Graves and her mount, Verdades,...

Kent Farrington and Voyeur Victorious in $250,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Lexington

by Phelps Media Group | 11/1/2015 10:36:17 AM

Kent Farrington and Voyeur (Rebecca Walton/PhelpsSports.com) Lexington, Ky. - Top athletes need that special horse to help them stay at the pinnacle of the sport, and Kent Farrington found that mount in the very quirky Voyeur. Farrington has worked hard to develop all of Voyeur's qualities that make him special and turn him into a winner. Sunday afternoon at the CP National Horse Show, they once again proved why they are ranked as one of the best pairs in the world when they bested a...