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Alexis Taylor Silvernale and Skyhawk Soar to Victory in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby

by Blenheim EquiSports | 6/18/2016 10:24:15 PM

Skyhawk and Alexis Taylor Silvernale (McCool) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - The $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby kicked off a grand Saturday morning at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano. After topping the first round, Alexis Taylor Silvernale and Skyhawk, owned by Aleron, LLC, continued to impress both judging panels in the Handy Round for the win in a challenging class. The honorable Bill Ellis and Christina Schlusemeyer judged as Panel One, and Scott...

The Curtain Closes for HITS-on-the-Hudson III with the $75,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix

by HITS Horse Shows | 6/13/2016 2:47:04 PM

Laura Chapot and ISHD Dual Star on their way to a $75,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) Saugerties, N.Y. - As the final week of the spring series at HITS-on-the-Hudson came to a close, riders and horses gathered to compete for the lion’s share in the grand finale, the $75,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix. Many big names filled the Order of Go to contest the field that would play host to Olympians, World Cup Finalists and many up-and-coming competitors....

Leslie Burr Howard Claims the Win in the $75,000 HITS Grand Prix

by HITS Horse Shows | 5/30/2016 2:31:28 PM

Leslie Burr Howard and Up and Blue Chapelle on their way to a $75,000 HITS Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) Saugerties, N.Y. - The grand finale of an exciting first week at HITS-on-the-Hudson commenced with the $75,000 HITS Grand Prix. A talented field of exhibitors tested the course designed by Marina Azevedo of Campinas, Brazil, but only two would advance to the jump-off to compete for the blue. The victor would prove to be Leslie Burr Howard of Darien, Connecticut, and Up and Blue...

Todd Minikus and Quality Girl Prevail in $35,000 Welcome Speed CSI3* at Kentucky Spring Classic

by Phelps Media Group | 5/18/2016 10:57:43 PM

Todd Minikus and Quality Girl won the $35,000 Welcome Speed CSI3* to kick-off the Kentucky Spring Classic. (Taylor Renner/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - Speed was the name of the game Wednesday afternoon as the Kentucky Spring Classic kicked off with the $35,000 Welcome Speed CSI3* in the Rolex Stadium with Todd Minikus (USA) and Quality Girl, owned by the Quality Group, racing around the speed course in a time of 65.530 seconds to take the top prize. Thirty-six horse and rider...

Jenny Karazissis and Legacy Are Number One in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby

by Blenheim EquiSports | 5/14/2016 11:22:49 AM

Legacy and Jenny Karazissis (CapturedMomentPhotography.com) Del Mar, Calif. - On an ideal Del Mar afternoon, twenty-eight entries galloped onto the green grass field for the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. The four honorable judges included Carol Dean Porter and Chris Wynn as Panel One, and Jimmy Lee sat with Tony Scarlata for Panel Two. With four solid high options, flowing lines and a single oxer up the hill, the course designed by Thomas Hern of Plymouth, MA, covered the expanse of...

Pablo Barrios Debuts ASD Farfala with $35,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic CSI3* Victory at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group | 5/13/2016 9:34:40 AM

Pablo Barrios and ASD Farfala, Winners of the $35,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic CSI3* (Taylor Renner/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - The 2016 Hagyard Challenge series, sponsored by the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, kicked off its eleventh year at the Kentucky Horse Shows on Thursday evening with the $35,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic. Sixty-six horse and rider combinations went head-to-head in the CSI3* competition, but it was Pablo Barrios (VEN) who took the victory with ASD Farfala....

Keirstin Johnsen and Hennepin Capture Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program Honors to Kick Off Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows

by Jump Media LLC | 5/8/2016 4:17:36 PM

North Salem, NY – Keirstin Johnsen got the 34th annual Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows underway in winning form by claiming the division title in The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) Keirstin Johnsen and Hennepin in The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program $2,000 Low Thoroughbred Hunter 3' Division. Photo by Jump Media $2,000 Low Thoroughbred Hunter 3' Division aboard Hennepin on Welcome Day, held Sunday, May 8, at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The Old...

EQUUS Foundation Announces 2016 Champion Scholarship Recipients Sponsored by Ariat International

by Equus Foundation | 5/6/2016 3:22:45 PM

The EQUUS Foundation is pleased to announce this year's Champions of Equine Service Scholarships made possible by Ariat International to the following seven equine volunteers: Chelsea Ammons, Kimberly Ball, Victoria Isaacson, Alexis Lalor, Terry Pratt, Mackenzie Russ and MerriBeth Vaughn. Read more about these exceptional individuals who logged hundreds of hours in support of organizations on our Equine Welfare Network while still maintaining a dedication to academic excellence by achieving...

Michael Jung Closes in on Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing Prize After Leading the Dressage at Badminton

by Revolution Sports | 5/6/2016 2:47:06 PM

6 May 2016, Badminton, UK – Michael Jung (GER) continued his winning form from the Rolex Kentucky event last weekend to lead the 2016 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials after the Dressage phase, to set him on course for the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing prize. With a stunning dressage score of 34.4 Jung, riding his double gold medal winning horse La Biostheetique-Sam FBW, leads the 77 strong field of competitors with the UK's Emily King in second place riding Brookleigh and...

Ashley Holzer and Dressed In Black Win First Ever FEI Grand Prix CDI 3* at Tryon International Equestrian Center

by Tryon International Equestrian Center News | 4/22/2016 11:41:44 PM

Ashley Holzer and Dressed In Black (Sharon Packer Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - Ashley Holzer (CAN) and Dressed In Black took home a historic win in the first ever FEI Grand Prix CDI 3* presented by Adequan® at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Holzer and Dressed In Black earned a 70.320% for the win, while Chris Von Martels (CAN) and Divertimento received a 69.880% for second place. Megan Lane (CAN) and Caravella rounded out the top three with a 68.580% to complete a...