Lexington, Ky. - The World Equestrian Festival held from May 29 – May 31, 2015 at the renowned Aachen, Germany equestrian venue was an exciting display of excellence in the disciplines of dressage, driving, and jumping. The United States held their own on the international stage with excellent placings by American participants in all three disciplines. Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Dressage The U.S. was well represented in Grand Prix competition by Shelly Francis...

Xalapa, Mexico – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team has won the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan in Mexico. The Team is composed of Candice King riding Kismet 50, Callan Solem riding VDL Wizard, Ali Wolff riding Casall, and Brianne Goutal riding Nice de Prissey. More news and photos to follow.

Verdades with Laura Graves, Debbie McDonald, and Judy Sloan (CA Bose/PSDressage.com) Wellington, Fla. - Deloitte, one of the "Big Four" professional services firms, has announced its sponsorship of Laura Graves as she pursues her goals of riding for the United States at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto and the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. News of the sponsorship, which is unprecedented in the sport of dressage, was shared with media members at a cocktail event on Saturday...

Molly Talla and Java Keltic Courage (McCool) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - The second week of Spring season competition at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano culminated in today's $40,000 Spring Classic I Grand Prix. Eighteen entries competed for the top prize in the showcase class, presented by The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, over a sweeping track designed by Brazil's Guilherme Jorge. After 15 years of course designing for Blenheim EquiSports, Jorge is an...

Lexington, Ky. - In an unprecedented move, the FEI has suspended the national federation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a thorough investigation into major horse welfare issues and rule non-compliance. UAE has been suspended for an "indeterminate period" from attending FEI meetings, organizing international events, and participating in international events. However, UAE athletes - in disciplines other than endurance - competing in international competitions outside of the UAE may...

Allyssa Hecht and Calvatos Z, owned by Neaulani Farms, won the $10,000 Jr. A-O Jumper Classic High at HITS Thermal on Sunday, February 22, 2015 (ESI Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Allyssa Hecht and Calvatos Z won Sunday's $10,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic – High at HITS Thermal. Hecht won the class, and $3,000, on Neaulani Farms’ Calvatos Z, in a two-horse jump-off over Gerardo Pasquel on his Big Red. Federico Fernandez Senderos rounded out the top three on his Pyrenes...

Mikala Gundersen and My Lady (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - While competition officially started on Wednesday for week 7 of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), awards presentations took place today for three CDI classes. Mikala Gundersen (DEN) and My Lady topped the FEI Grand Prix CDI 4*, presented by The Dutta Corporation, with a 71.600%. Shelly Francis (USA) and Doktor placed second receiving a 71.080%, and Belinda Trussell (CAN) and Anton followed in third place scoring...

Derek Petersen and Cassevel win the $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - Derek Petersen of Archer, Florida, riding his and Maddie Skimming’s Cassevel, came out on top in the $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome on Wednesday at HITS Post Time Farm, after placing second in the same class during the first week. The Brook Ledge Welcome included two combinations set in the course designed by Foster, and proved to be a challenge for the competitors. Only two, Petersen with...

David Blake and Baron (Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Beautiful weather, a gorgeous venue with a lovely set of courses and fabulous hospitality kicked off the first day of The Ridge at Wellington's 2015 Turf Tour. Wolfstone Stables and Sales Inc host this week's events. The two rings saw a total of 77 trips throughout the day, allowing for a relaxed but very professional atmosphere welcoming to both horse and rider. With open cards throughout the day, it was quite clear that...

Stuttgart, Germany. - American Lucy Davis (Los Angeles, Calif.) and her WEG partner Barron earned a great finish among many of the world's best riders and horses at CSI5* Stuttgart on Sunday. Davis and Barron cleared the 10 fence jump off course in 49.84s. They ended up one of only two combinations to complete the course clear in under 50s. The other, William Whitaker & Fandango, smoked the field, beating Davis and Barron by more than two seconds. "I had almost two months off and my...