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2013 US Pony Finals Are Set to Begin in Lexington

by USEF Communications Department | 8/5/2013 12:04:09 PM

Lexington, KY – Starting Tuesday, August 6th, nearly six hundred of the top ponies in the United States will be competing at the 2013 US Pony Finals. The ponies will be ridden by excited youth riders from around the country in hunter, jumper, and equitation classes at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Through Saturday, competition for the US Hunter Pony Championships presented by Sallee Horse Vans will be ongoing. Riders will vie for championships in Small, Medium, and Large...

Buffalo International Horse Show Prize List Now Available

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/22/2013 6:21:18 PM

Buffalo, NY - The Buffalo International Horse Show will host its 67th annual hunter/jumper competition this fall at the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center. The show will be held from September 11-15, 2013 in downtown Buffalo, NY. The show will take place in the indoor arena of the Buffalo Equestrian Center, the home of the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center (BTRC) and SBS Farms, Inc. The Buffalo International Horse Show (BIHS) is known for its large variety of hunter and jumper divisions,...

Traders Point Announces Increased Grand Prix Prize Money for 2013

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/12/2013 11:41:06 PM

Zionsville, IN - July 12, 2013 - Now in it's 36th year, the Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show and Country Fair continues to grow bigger and better each year. This year, show management is pleased to announce an increase in prize money for the show's most lucrative class, the Grand Prix of Indianapolis. The now $75,000 Grand Prix will be a highlight event held on the afternoon of Sunday, August 11, the final day of the six day show running August 6-11, 2013 at Wild Air Farms in...

Riders4Helmets Announces International Helmet Awareness Day

by Chad Mendell for Riders4Helmets | 5/27/2013 10:41:33 AM

Lexington, KY - Riders4Helmets.com has teamed up with leading helmet manufacturers to host International Helmet Awareness Day 2013 on Saturday June 22nd. Building on the success of International Helmet Awareness Day 2012, participating retailers all over the world will be offering discounts on helmets to equestrians on this day. "We are absolutely delighted at the growth of the event since it was first held as a US based National event in 2010," said Lyndsey White, Riders4Helmets. "To be in our...

Dutton and William Penn Lead CHC International CIC3* Before Final Phase of Cross-Country

by USEA | 5/18/2013 2:44:34 PM

this article was originally published at www.useventing.com . Phillip Dutton and William Penn jumped a clear round in rainy weather to maintain their lead after show jumping in the Adequan USEA Gold Cup and PRO Tour Series CIC3* at the inaugural CHC International this weekend (Leslie Threlkeld/USEA Photo) With cross-country still to come this afternoon, Phillip Dutton and William Penn lead the Adequan USEA Gold Cup and PRO Tour Series CIC3* division at the CHC International at Bouckaert Farm,...

Wellington Nations Cup Team Results Pending Due to Protest

by Jennifer Wood Media and Public Relations | 4/13/2013 9:06:58 AM

Wellington, FL - The Wellington Nations Cup CDIO 3* was held today with 10 teams participating at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. Following the close of competition, a protest was filed with the Appeals Committee for Mikala Munter Gundersen (DEN) of Team Europe on the judging of her ride. The Chef d'Equipe for Team Europe filed the protest within the one hour time limit. The Appeals Committee consists of Marian Cunningham (PER), Lorraine McDonald (CAN), and Sandy Hotz (USA). The...

The Lake Placid Horse Shows Return June 25-July 7

by Classic Communications | 3/29/2013 12:54:04 PM

Lake Placid, NY – The 44th annual Lake Placid Horse Shows will be returning to the quaint village of Lake Placid, NY, June 25-July 7, 2013 with non-stop equestrian action! Located in the beautiful Adirondack Mountain region, the nationally regarded two-week horse show series presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC will host all levels of competition ranging from young children on ponies to grand prix competitors and Olympic medalists, all competing for over $535,000 in prizes. “We work...

Todd Minikus Wins $50,000 CSI2* Live Oak International Grand Prix

by Starting Gate Communications Inc | 3/24/2013 12:45:28 PM

Todd Minikus and Quality Girl won the $50,000 CSI2* Live Oak International on Saturday, March 23, at the CSI2* Live Oak International in Ocala, FL. (Mark Astrom) Ocala, FL – Todd Minikus of Wellington, FL, made it three for three, winning the $50,000 CSI2* Live Oak International Grand Prix on Saturday, March 23, in Ocala, FL. The only equestrian event in North America to feature both world-class driving and show jumping, the Live Oak International takes place at Live Oak Plantation from...

Harrison Shure Named Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for September

by Classic Comunnications | 10/11/2012 12:19:48 PM

Lexington, KY – October 11, 2012– Harrison Shure of Charlottesville, VA has been named the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for September. Shure competes in the East Conference Amateur-Owner Division of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series aboard Valentino. The month of September was successful for Shure and his riding partner, as they won the Show Jumping Hall of Fame class held at the Devon Fall Classic, and came in ninth at the Kentucky National. The...

USEF Accepting Letters of Interest to Host 2013 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Training Sessions

by USEF Dressage Department | 9/28/2012 10:36:19 AM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting letters of interest to host the 2013 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Training Sessions. Up to six Training Sessions with USEF Young Horse Coach Scott Hassler will be scheduled throughout 2013. These Training Sessions will once again be held over two days and provide a unique opportunity for riders, trainers, owners and breeders to openly share and discuss the education and training of young dressage horses. Each...