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Double Crown for Josephina Nor Lantzman

by Blenheim EquiSports | 6/7/2015 3:12:22 PM

Josephina Nor Lantzman and Chello Z June 7, 2015 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - It was a Sunday showcase of talent in Southern California. The Blenheim EquiSports June Classic I show culminated with the $30,000 Blenheim Grand Prix, presented by FarmVet, the $10,000 1.45m CardFlex Jumper Classic and the final Zone 10 North American Young Rider Trials. With a talented field of riders, including Thursday's Markel Insurance Grand Prix winner Nayel Nassar with two horses, veteran Susan Hutchison...

Victoria Colvin and Vaillero Triumph in $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby to Conclude the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/29/2015 8:22:11 PM

Victoria Colvin and Vaillero (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) completed its final day of competition on Sunday with a win for Victoria Colvin riding Heritage Farm, Inc.'s Vaillero in the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. Held on the beautiful grass field at The Stadium at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), the final feature saw a picture perfect day in Florida. The class was presented by Dietrich Insurance and hosted by...

Conor Swail Shows It's More Than Luck, Riding to 1.40m Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour Victory at Tonkawa Farms

by Phelps Media Group | 3/6/2015 11:41:44 PM

Conor Swail and Tahiti Island (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Ireland's Conor Swail rode Fortis Fortuna to a blazing time of 33.669 seconds in the Ridge at Wellington's 1.40m Grand Prix at Tonkawa Farms to snatch up the win today. Not only did Swail secure the first place, but he also guided his other mount, Tahiti Island to the third place finish, proving that his winning streak is more than just the luck of the Irish. It was Olympian Laura Kraut and Zeremonie...

Hertz & Outspoken Earn National Hunter Derby Victory in Gulfport

by Classic Company | 2/21/2015 6:03:51 PM

Emily Hertz and Outspoken (Alison Hartwell) Gulfport, Miss. - Although the weather turned chilly Friday, the competition heated up when twenty nine horse and rider teams tackled the course in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Tucci at the Gulf Coast Winter Classic Circuit in Gulfport, Mississippi. The course was designed by Glenn Moody, renowned hunter course designer. Moody has designed and built the courses for Upperville, the Middleburg Classic, the Washington...

Mark Bluman Wins at 1.30m-1.35m Jumpers During Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour

by Phelps media Group, Inc. | 2/5/2015 11:33:23 AM

Mark Bluman and VDL Vinzell (Shannon Bower/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour saw some of its biggest classes today travelling to the inaugural event at The Wanderers Club. Mark Bluman was the second ride in the first 1.30m-1.35m class on VDL Vinzell and posted the first double clean of the day, with at time of 29.412. His time held up for the entirety of the day, despite many close attempts to catch him. Alex Granato continued his winning streak...

A Million Reasons and Scott Stewart Jump to the Top in Wrenwood Farms High Performance Working Hunters

by Maddy Stover for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/16/2015 9:21:06 AM

Scott Stewart and A Million Reasons (SportFot) Wellington, Fla. - For the second week in a row Dr. Betsee Parker's A Million Reasons, ridden by Scott Stewart, has taken home championship honors in the Wrenwood Farms High Performance Working Hunters. This was A Million Reasons second show in the High Performance Working Hunters, having done the Second Year Green Hunters last year. "She [A Million Reasons] is a really good jumper, a great mover, beautiful, big stride. She's like the...

Tori Colvin Conquers 2014 ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay National Championships

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 11/2/2014 9:01:23 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The history books were made to house Tori Colvin's name. The young phenom has been winning championship titles since she was wearing garters and riding ponies. At just 17 years old, she has already won the USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals, the Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series, and countless other awards. One major title had eluded her, and today she changed that for good at the 2014 National Horse Show when she captured the prestigious ASPCA Alfred B....

Tori Colvin and Ovation Are Grand at National Horse Show

by Emily Riden for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 11/2/2014 5:37:19 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The National Horse Show is steeped in history, and the 2014 Grand Champion Junior Hunter is a horse that is not only adding to that history, but creating quite the legacy for himself as well. Tori Colvin and Ovation (Emily Riden/Phelps Media Group) "In the history of the [United States Equestrian Federation] and the [American Horse Show Association] there has never been a Small Junior Working Hunter that has won as many of the big ones as he has. You're looking at an animal...

Tori Colvin and Ovation Are Grand at National Horse Show

by Emily Riden for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 11/1/2014 11:21:50 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The National Horse Show is steeped in history, and the 2014 Grand Champion Junior Hunter is a horse that is not only adding to that history, but creating quite the legacy for himself as well. Tori Colvin and Ovation (Emily Riden/Phelps Media) "In the history of the [United States Equestrian Federation] and the [American Horse Show Association] there has never been a Small Junior Working Hunter that has won as many of the big ones as he has. You're looking at an animal that...

Williams and Bredahl-Baker Named US Dressage Youth Coach and Assistant Dressage Youth Coach

by USEF Communcations Department | 10/16/2014 3:35:45 PM

Lexin George Williams (USEF Archive) gton, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of the US Dressage Youth Coach and the Assistant Dressage Youth Coach. George Williams will serve as the US Dressage Youth Coach and Charlotte Bredahl-Baker will serve as Assistant Dressage Youth Coach, pending contract negotiations. George Williams is an accomplished International Grand Prix competitor that is widely renowned in his field. Over the years, he...