Dynamic and Laura Pfeiffer. Traverse City, MI - As Horse Shows by the Bay continued its second day of fierce competition--again amid spectacular weather and conditions at the Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Michigan--the key to success was consistency. While day one showcased an unprecedented number of sweeps in the professional hunter sections, with the same horse/rider combinations sweeping all three classes offered in their respective sections, today riders had to remain steadfast....

Louise Serio and Aate won both over fences classes in the First Year Green/High Performance Working Hunters at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series. (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Devon, PA - Red, white and blue was the theme at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) as the nation's top horses and riders celebrated Independence Day at the historic Devon Show Grounds. Louise Serio led the professional divisions with wins in the First Year Green/High...

Isabelle Caccamise won the Pessoa/USEF Hunt Seat Medal at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series. (AnLi Kelly-Durham/PMG) Devon, PA - The sun was shining at the historic Devon Show Grounds as the equitation riders took their turn today in the Pessoa/USEF Hunt Seat Medal and ASPCA Maclay at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series horse show, presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS). Heritage Farm was on top of their game today, with wins in both medal classes. The Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat...

Paul Mathews and Carino swept the Second Year Green/High Performance Hunters at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Devon, PA - Blue skies greeted competitors for the first day of the Brandywine Valley Summer Series horse shows presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS). The professional hunter divisions were the highlight in the Dixon Oval, where Patricia Griffith, Phoebe DeMott, Paul Mathews, and Sandy Ferrell all rode to top finishes with their talented mounts....

Lexington, KY - June 26, 2012 - The 2012 Alltech National Horse Show announced today that for the second year in a row, the Saturday evening performance will once again benefit the United States Equestrian Team Foundation. Following a successful debut last year, the second edition of the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky, is scheduled for October 30 through November 4, 2012. The show will once again be held at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. During the Saturday...

Major equestrian competitions attended by U.S. athletes, both domestic and overseas, are listed in this weekly preview. Please look below to find competition listings by discipline* and breed. We hope you will follow the competitions that most interest you, but check Equestrian Weekly on Monday for a report of any top finishes by U.S. Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only FEI competitions or USEF Championships within the USA and international FEI...

Great Britain's Guy Williams and Richi Rich 111 cleared 7ft 1in to share the honors in the Alltech Christmas Puissance at Olympia in London, England (Alltech) Lexington, KY - June 18, 2012 - The Alltech National Horse Show announced today that this year's already exciting Open Jumper schedule has been enhanced even further with the addition of the $50,000 Alltech Puissance class to be held on Friday evening. Following a successful debut last year, the second edition of the Alltech National...

Lexington, KY - Marilyn Little-Meredith has withdrawn Raylyn Farm's RF Rovano Rex from the USEF Eventing Short List for the 2012 Olympic Games. The horse has been withdrawn for veterinary reasons. "I am incredibly grateful to the USEF Selection Panel for their faith in RF Rovano Rex and myself, and for the honor of our inclusion on the Olympic Short List for 2012," said Little-Meredith. "Unfortunately, I believe it is in the best interest of my wonderful partner to save him for another day,...

Lexington, KY - Following the 2012 Bromont International CCI, which served as the final Selection Trial for the Land Rover US Eventing Team, The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) named the Nominated Entry and the Short List for the 2012 Olympic Games. The Nominated Entry, which is due to the FEI on June 17, is comprised of 15 horse/rider combinations. Eleven horses have been named to the Short List. These horses will compete at the Barbury Castle International Horse Trials June 27 -...

Calgary, AB - The 2012 Spruce Meadows ‘National’ tournament concludes on a blustery, but very exciting day. 26,492 spectators braved the wind to cheer on their favourite competitors in the $40,000 ATCO Structures and Logistics Double Slalom. In a sudden-death style competition, 32 horse/rider combinations raced against each other until a final two remained. Robert Whitaker (GBR) emerged victorious, winning each of his five rounds aboard his 9 year old Warmblood gelding, Waterstone....