Ocala, Fla. – The bucolic Live Oak Plantation set the backdrop for a morning of combined driving dressage as the 2015 USEF Driving National Championships for Single Pony, Pair Pony, Pony Teams, and Pair Horse divisions got underway. USEF Single Pony Driving National Championship Tracey Morgan (Beallsville, Md.) was first in the ring and presented a performance that could not be bested, scoring 43.84. Morgan and her own Fuego 88, a 14-year-old German Riding Pony gelding, executed a solid...

Andres Rodriguez and Caballito (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Venezuela's Andres Rodriguez and Caballito emerged victorious in Saturday night's $127,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3* during week ten of the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The pair topped a six-horse jump-off with Juan Ignacio Rojo (ARG) and Percine Dream in second and Meagan Nusz (USA) with SRI Aladdin third. Michel Vaillancourt (CAN) set the course for Saturday night's grand prix at the Palm Beach...

Charlotte Jorst and Kastels Adventure (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Charlotte Jorst (USA) and Kastels Adventure continued their fairytale run at AGDF 10 with a win Friday in the FEI Intermediaire 1, presented by Michael & Roz Collins. The pair, who has steadily improved throughout circuit, continues to add to their remarkable 2015 season at AGDF, and Jorst's infectious smile brightens the day for everyone on the grounds. The pair won the class on a 72.868% followed by Shelly...

Angel Karolyi and Wings, owned by McLain Ward, Win the $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix, Sunday, March 8, 2015, at HITS Ocala (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - HITS Ocala VIII finished up with the $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix, held in the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium on Sunday. Angel Karolyi of Aiken, South Carolina, riding McLain Ward’s Wings was the only rider to have two clear rounds for the win. Karolyi went last in the jump-off and took a chance by going...

Hasbrouck Donovan and Cymplify win the blue in the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala Week VIII Saturday, March 7, 2015 (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - Hasbrouck Donovan, of Gainesville, Florida, and Cymplify showcased their partnership and Cymplify’s spectacular jumping style with a win in Saturday’s $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix, held in the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium. The beautiful chestnut epitomized the classic hunter style and earned a class-topping second round...

Kent Farrington and Waomi (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week seven of the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Suncast®, concluded on Sunday with the $85,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic featured in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). USA's Kent Farrington was the winner with Amalaya Investment's Waomi in a 17-horse jump-off over Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Artisan Farms LLC's Tripple X III. Beezie...

Sharn Wordley and Popstar Lozonais (Shannon Bower/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - The seventh week of the Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour kicked off in its usual fashion-with blazing speeds and top tier competition. Conor Swail and Sharn Wordley faced off on the open turf field at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, each fighting a battle against the clock in an attempt to rise to the top of the ranks. Conor Swail (IRL) was the first rider of the day to post a clear round, riding...

Anne Kursinski and MTM Motto (Shannon Bowers/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Wednesday Anne Kursinski illustrated once again why she is one of the most successful show jumpers in the United States, claiming the top prize aboard Hay's Investment Corporation's MTM Motto in the first 1.30-1.35m jumper class at The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour. The weather started out a bit less than ideal Wednesday morning, but that didn't stop several of Wellington's top competitors...

The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team (USEF Archive) Ocala, Fla. – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team put forth a determined effort in Friday’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by Edge Brewing Barcelona at CSIO4* Ocala as they jumped to a second-place finish over Martin Otto’s 12-obstacle course. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the squad of international veterans finished on a score of eight faults over the two rounds, just four faults behind the winning Irish...

Michael Murphy and Prem' Dollar Boy win the first 1.30-1.35m Jumpers (Shannon Bower/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour returned to the pristine polo fields of the International Polo Club (IPC) Palm Beach for another day of ideal weather, unparalleled footing and challenging competition. Michael Murphy, the leader of the first 1.30m-1.35m Jumper Class was spotted anxiously perched on the edge of his seat as the last horse of the day attempted Nick...