Culpepper, VA — The upcoming HITS Culpeper July Show Series offers two of the four remaining Culpeper stops on the road to the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix and the all-new Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final, the richest classes in the world. The Showday National will kick off the series July 6–10, followed by the Cavalier Classic July 13–17 for two consecutive weeks of show jumping at HITS Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia. Entries for these July shows must be...

Hadidi in October 2009 (ArabianHorseGlobal.com). It’s a common sentiment these days among horse breeders, the idea that the pioneer American Egyptian Arabian imports of the 1960’s and ‘70’s were extraordinary and utterly unique. Gleannloch Farm’s bloodlines are certainly among those that are mentioned in reverent tones. No wonder the reappearance in America of the Gleannloch-bred stallion, Hadidi caused such an emotional reaction among knowledgeable Egyptian...

Hadidi in October 2009. Photo courtesy ArabianHorseGlobal.com. It’s a common sentiment these days among horse breeders, the idea that the pioneer American Egyptian Arabian imports of the 1960’s and ‘70’s were extraordinary and utterly unique. Gleannloch Farm’s bloodlines are certainly among those that are mentioned in reverent tones. No wonder the reappearance in America of the Gleannloch-bred stallion, Hadidi caused such an emotional reaction among knowledgeable...

Bjorn Ikast and Amore Claim 1st Place in the $10,000 Open Welcome at Summer in the Rockies 1 (Flying Horse Photography). Parker, CO - A thrilling summer at The Colorado Horse Park debuted this week with nearly $1,000,000 in cash and prizes during the inaugural edition of the expanded Colorado Summer Circuit, June 8-July 24, 2011. For 20 years this circuit has attracted some of the continent's best hunter and jumper competitors, and this year it expands from four to six weeks. With...

John and Lisa Seger of Markel Insurance present the Markel/USEF 5-Year-Old Western Selection Trial championship ribbon to Sabine Schut-Kery and Sanceo (Photo courtesy of Genia Ply Photography). Burbank, CA - Young dressage horses were the stars of the weekend in the historic and pastoral setting of the Flintridge Riding Club for Dressage at Flintridge CDI*/Y/J, May 26-29, 2011 in La Cañada-Flintridge, CA. As host of the Markel/USEF Young Horse Western Selection Trial for the FEI/WBFSH...

McLain Ward and Oh' D Eole (ESI Photography). Saugerties, NY — Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward is on the road to the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix after a big win aboard his own Oh’ D Eole in Sunday’s $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, to highlight HITS-on-the-Hudson I. Ward, of Brewster, NY, won the inaugural Pfizer Million last year and has his sights set on this year’s event on Sunday, September 11. “This was a good...

Eric Lamaze and Hickstead captured the €200,000 Loro Piana Grand Prix of Rome CSIO5* Rome, Italy (Photo by Marco Proli). Rome, Italy – In what can only be described as a phenomenon, Olympic Champions Eric Lamaze and Hickstead captured yet another major grand prix victory, the €200,000 Loro Piana Grand Prix of Rome on Sunday, May 29, in Italy. An exciting jump-off to determine the winner saw the world’s best vying for victory. France’s Michel Robert held the...

Lowell Boomer turns 100 on October 12, 2011. Photo courtesy The Dressage Foundation. Lincoln, NE – The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce a special video project in honor of founder Lowell Boomer’s 100th birthday on October 12, 2011. The Dressage Foundation invites those who knew or trained with Lowell, or those who have been touched by the work that Lowell has done for the sport of dressage to submit a video clip celebrating this milestone. These videos can include birthday...

Ehrin Rittmueller and Mr. Valentine (Photo by Diana Hadsall). Grass Lake, MI - For Ehrin Rittmueller, today’s win in the inaugural Hunter-Jumper Association of Michigan’s $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Classic aboard Diane Sheet’s Mr. Valentine was especially important and significant as not too long ago the future for the 10- year-old grey Zangersheide gelding was at best, very uncertain. “At one point in time this horse came close to being euthanized for his dangerous...

Kent Farrington and Uceko Win $30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Kentucky Spring Classic (Photo by Rebecca Walton/PMG). Lexington, KY - For tonight's $30,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic it was once again about speed in the Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park. Continuing his streak at the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows, Kent Farrington once again led the way, winning his second grand prix event in a row with Uceko. The duo dominated the fifteen horse jump-off, beating second place...