In a repeat performance, DFG Stables’ owner/head trainer Daniel Geitner partnered with Kyle Register’s Trading Places to win Sunday’s $30,000 finale grand prix at the Aiken Spring Classics. The duo was also victorious in last week’s $25,000 event. “It’s been a good two weeks,” an exuberate Geitner said by phone after besting 22 tough competitors in Sunday afternoon’s featured event the $30,000 Carolina Real Estate Grand Prix. In sharing that Trading Places had a good portion of the winter...

Lexington, KY – The 2009 Adequan North American Junior and Young Rider Championships will be presented, for the third year, by Georgina Bloomberg’s Gotham North. Bloomberg is one of the country’s top young Jumping riders and was a double Individual Gold medalist at the NAJYRC, winning Individual Gold in 2003 and Team Gold in 2002. These championships have showcased the best riders between the ages of 14 and 21 since 1979. Junior and Young Rider Championship medals are awarded to individuals and...

Out of 50 mares, geldings, and stallions in the three-year-old and four-year-old divisions each, the two mares, H.W.'s Saskia and Quithablue stood out as the true champions that they were at the Oldenburg Free Jumping Day at the Horse Center in Vechta, Germany. Both mares were stunning in their form and explosive power over the fences, and earned top scores that were not at all easily given out by the tough judges, Ulrich Henschke and Gilbert Böckman. H.W.'s Saskia who is by Stakkato, and is...

All too often, talented junior riders are unable to fulfill their dream of competing in the “big eq” division at horse shows because they lack the funds to purchase an appropriate horse. Capable big equitation horses that can compete successfully in the division and qualify and compete at regionals and finals are extremely expensive to purchase or even lease. So for many junior riders, their progression through the equitation divisions ends when they reach the 3’6” level. For some, this...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the 2009 Developing Rider List for Eventing. The following riders and horses have been named to the list: Rider/Age/Hometown/Horse, Owner Madeline Blackman/18/Ringoes, NJ/Gordonstown, Owned by Madeline Blackman Jennie Brannigan/21/San Diego, CA/Cooper, Owned by Jennie Brannigan Tiana Coudray/21/Ojai, CA/Ringwood Magister, Owned by Tiana Coudray and Jatial Inc. Sinead Halpin/28/Irmo, SC/Manior de Carneville, Owned by...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation has named the 2009 Developing Rider List for Eventing. The following riders have been named to the List: Rider/Age/Hometown/Horse, Owner Madeline Blackman/18/Ringoes, NJ/Gordonstown, Owned by Madeline Blackman Jennie Brannigan/21/San Diego, CA/Cooper, Owned by Jennie Brannigan Tiana Coudray/21/Ojai, CA/Ringwood Magister, Owned by Tiana Coudray and Jatial Inc. Sinead Halpin/28/Irmo, SC/Manior de Carneville, Owned by Carraig LLC Alexis...

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced that Elizabeth Osborn of the Woodside Vaulters equestrian vaulting club has won the prestigious title of Vaulter of the Year. Osborn’s coach, Isabelle Bibbler Parker, was named USEF Coach of the Year. Osborn and Parker will receive their awards on January 16 at a ceremony during the USEF’s Annual Meeting in Cincinnati, OH. The USEF, based in Lexington, KY, is the national governing body of equestrian sport in the U.S. Osborn is the...

John Deere is the “Official Equipment Sponsor” of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, as announced today by the World Games 2010 Foundation. The Games will be held September 25-October 10, 2010, in Lexington, KY. “On behalf of the Federation Equestre Internationale, we are pleased to have John Deere Company partnering with our sport as the official equipment provider of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games,” said FEI President HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein. As part of the...

WELLINGTON, Fla. (Oct. 31, 2008) – FarmVet, an Internet catalogue company offering horse and pet care products, has announced a new program that benefits the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF). The first Tuesday of each month, starting Nov. 4, has been designated as EAF Day where a portion of that day’s proceeds are donated to the EAF. Exact dates are listed at www.equestrianaidfoundation.org. The one-year program enables horse owners and managers to contribute to the EAF through their regular...

The Royal Winter Fair is thrilled to announce its line-up of international riders set to compete at the Ricoh Coliseum, November 11-15. Nearly half the field of show jumpers participated in this summer’s Olympic games in Hong Kong (where the equestrian events were held), as did two of the five dressage riders. Three of the four members of the Silver medal-winning Canadian team will be competing, including Individual Olympic champion, Canada’s Eric Lamaze, with his Olympic partner Hickstead. It...