Tami Hoag and Lonestar (Susan J Stickle) Wellington, FL - New York Times bestselling author and Grand Prix dressage competitor Tami Hoag is one of the many celebrated riders entered in the $15,000 Wellington Dressage Classic CDI***, presented by the Chesapeake Dressage Institute, to be held March 15-18 at the Global Dressage Festival (GDF)Stadium show grounds in Wellington, FL. Hoag, who is known more for her writing than riding, has fifteen consecutive Times bestsellers to her credit, but her...

The Dressage Foundation is now accepting applications from U.S. dressage breeders who want to continue their education in the United States or overseas. The Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence, established at The Dressage Foundation in 2011 by Abbey Henderson, provides financial assistance to breeders to pursue educational opportunities related to breeding that will advance their careers, promote sound breeding practices and further enhance the quality of U.S.-bred dressage horses....

Charlie Jacobs and Flaming Star (Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com) Wellington, FL and East Aurora, NY - March 11, 2012 - Charlie Jacobs of Deeridge Farm proved himself as an all-weather rider during Week IX of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. Thunderstorms approaching the International Ring caused Saturday's $15,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame High Amateur-Owner Classic to be split into two days, but not before Charlie Jacobs and CMJ Sport Horse's Flaming Star produced a...

Lexington, KY - All eyes will be on the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL on Friday night as some of the best horses and riders from across the globe compete in the $75,000 FEI Nations Cup presented by G&C Farm. Teams from 11 countries will vie for top honors in America’s only Nations Cup held during CSIO Wellington which runs February 29-March 4 at the CSIO4* level. The US has fielded a veteran team of Beezie Madden, Margie Engle, Mario Deslauriers and...

Students were awarded ribbons for their efforts during the PBSFA Horse Show hosted by the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. (From left to right) Ms. Nora, Ray S., Garron M. and Stephen A. Photo: Kendall Bierer/PMG. Loxahatchee, FL - The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center (VTRC) held its first Palm Beach School for Autism Horse Show on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. The students have been participating in a recently developed program by the VTRC and the Palm Beach School for Autism (PBSFA)...

Wellington, FL - Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) is pleased to announce that they have sent in their formal Expression of Interest to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games™ (WEG). Their documentation was sent in through the United States Equestrian Federation for the United States to host the WEG at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. The Expression of Interest documents are the first step towards submitting a bid to host the FEI World Equestrian Games....

Lexington, KY - Applications are now being accepted for consideration to participate in the 2012 U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation Team Selection Trials. The Trials will be held at William Woods University in Fulton, MO, on March 31, 2012. A riders' meeting/draw will be held the evening of Friday, March 30, 2012, and the Selection Trials will take place on Saturday, March 31, with team member announcements that evening. The shortened schedule allows athletes to travel earlier on Sunday. Online...

USET Foundation to host a Hamilton Farm Historic Stable Tour and Reception. Photo By: David Gruol. Gladstone, NJ - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation (USET Foundation) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Hamilton Farm Historic Stable Tour and Reception at its headquarters in Gladstone, NJ, on Sunday, October 30, 2011. The event will get underway at 4:30 pm with the arrival of special guests in elegantly appointed horse drawn Coaches. Guests will then enjoy cocktails and...

Burbank, CA – As summer heat sweeps the rest of the nation, West Coast dressage riders will keep their cool this weekend with a party atmosphere during this year's Cool August Nights show, to be held August 25-28, 2011, at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA. Featuring the popular Cornerstone Open and Amateur Championships Sponsored by Markel Insurance, the actual competition will nevertheless be hot as horses and riders who have pursued qualifying scores at all levels...

Dorothy R. (Bee) Pape Dorothy R. (Bee) Pape of Edmond, OK, and long-time Oklahoma City resident, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 29, 2011. Born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas on October 14, 1928, she was a local Montessori pioneer and taught at Casady School for 35 years. At her time of death, she headed Montessori teacher education at Oklahoma City University, and was a 2011 finalist for the American Montessori Society Living Legend Award. Bee was a life-long learner and loved her family,...