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World Dressage Masters Palm Beach Grand Prix Order of Go

by Karen Robinson for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 1/27/2012 11:44:50 AM

Wellington, FL - Following the draw for order of go at the WDM Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach, the competition for Friday afternoon's Nürnberger Grand Prix is as follows: 2:00 PM Carl Hester (GBR) Wie Atlantico De Ymas 2:09 PM Yvonne Losos de Muñiz (DOM) Liebling II 2:18 PM Heather Blitz (USA) Paragon 2:27 PM Pierre St Jacques (USA) Lucky Tiger 2:36 PM Ashley Holzer (CAN) Breaking Dawn 2:45 PM James Koford (USA) Pharaoh 2:54 PM ***Break*** ***Break***...

Chester Weber Leads in the USEF National Championships After Dressage at The Laurels at Landhope

by Martha Barbone | 9/10/2011 12:29:55 PM

Chester Weber. Photo: Richard Moore. The 25th annual Laurels at Landhope International Combined Driving Event, one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the U.S., is hosting the 2011 U.S. National Four-In-Hand Championship. Four entries in the division include three Americans, Chester Weber, James Fairclough and Josh Rector, who are eligible for the championship and one Canadian, Eugen Hug. Weber, of Ocala, FL, got off to an early lead with a picture-perfect dressage test with...

Lillie Keenan and C Coast Z Win the $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Heather Bellock for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/21/2011 9:52:18 AM

Lillie Keenan and C Coast Z earned the $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals Championship at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show (Photo: Heather Bellock/PMG). Lexington, KY - It was an incredible night for the Final Round of the 2011 $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. Spectators gathered in the Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park to see who would take home tonight's victory. Junior Rider Lillie Keenan rode to success with C...

Scott Stewart Takes Top Three Spots in Third Annual $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Heather Bellock for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/19/2011 6:15:32 PM

Scott Stewart and Carlos Boy took top honors during Round One of the $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show (Photo: Heather Bellock/PMG). Lexington, KY - The day that riders, trainers, owners and spectators have been waiting for throughout the Kentucky Horse Shows Series has finally arrived. The 2011 $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals commenced this morning in the Rolex Stadium. Attendees could not have ordered a more perfect day with...

Cedar Ridge Farm to Host $2500 YEH and FEH Classes

by Cedar Ridge Farm | 8/19/2011 1:56:57 PM

Athens, GA - Cedar Ridge Farm in Athens, Georgia will be hosting USEA Young Event Horse and IDHSNA/USEA Future Event Horse classes on Sunday, September 4, 2011. Generous sponsorships have produced a $2,500 purse with cash awards per division of $500! Additional prizes will also be awarded in each division including ribbons for first through sixth place and for High Score in both the YEH and FEH. Please join us for a fun day of watching the youngsters show their potential in hand and under...

Dressage Foundation's Grant/Scholarship Fall Deadlines

by Jenny Johnson/The Dressage Foundation | 6/29/2011 5:34:58 PM

Adult Amateurs: Gifted Fund Scholarship for Adult Amateurs - Due 9/15/2011 This $1,000 Scholarship enables Adult Amateurs to set aside quality-time, in concentrated training, away from the daily pressures of job and family with a horse the recipient owns. Applicants can be riding dressage at ANY level. Volunteerism within a GMO is very important. Up to nine scholarships (one per USDF Region) are offered each year. Dressage Instructors: Major Anders Lindgren Scholarships for Dressage Instructors...

FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Week Two Wrap-Up: January 19-23, 2011

by Equestrian Sport Productions | 1/24/2011 11:06:00 AM

Wellington, FL - January 24, 2011 - The second week of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued successfully at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. In addition to 12 rings of hunter, jumper, and equitation competition, there was plenty happening on the grounds. Here are upcoming events at the FTI WEF: Exhibitor Party at the White Horse Tavern, sponsored by Equine Couture/Tuff Rider- Friday, January 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pick up your ticket at the stabling office or in...

World's Best Horses and Riders Set to Compete at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

by By Marty Bauman | 4/21/2009 2:13:00 PM

The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, set to return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, April 23-26, will feature a Who's Who of the world's best eventing horses and riders. The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, a part of the HSBC FEI Classics™ Series, will run a CCI**** and the 12th championship for the United States Equestrian Team Foundation Pinnacle Cup, signifying the zenith in eventing competition in the United States. The event draws over 100,000 spectators and...

Equine Disease, Identification, and Unwanted Horses Among Topics Planned for American Horse Council’s 2007 Issues Forum

by By Sara Mesa | 5/3/2007 10:51:00 AM

The American Horse Council (AHC) will host the 2007 National Issues Forum June 17-20 in Washington, DC. This is an exciting opportunity for the AHC to bring together industry experts and participants to discuss important national equine issues. The general session on Tuesday, June 19, will feature key seminars, including: Disease Control: Who’s Really Responsible?— Equine diseases have dramatically affected racing, showing, breeding, sales and the movement of horses over the last two years....

National Reining Horse Youth Association’s Regional Clinic Series Features Many National Reining Horse Association Professionals

by By Kathy Damrill | 4/24/2007 9:40:11 AM

The National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) announces seven new regional training clinics across the United States. The clinics are designed to help reining enthusiasts learn from some of the best trainers in the reining business. The Regional Clinic Series is open to all riders—youth and adults. Non-National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) members are also invited to attend and learn what the NRHA has to offer. Proceeds from the clinics benefit the youth association and its...