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American Saddlebreds High Step into Devon Horse Show Spotlight

by Phelps Media Group | 4/28/2016 10:18:03 AM

Ceil Wheeler competing at the 2015 Devon Horse Show and Country Fair (Brenda Carpenter) Devon, Pa. - The 120th Annual Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is set to get underway on May 26 and will continue through June 5, 2016, at the famed show grounds on the Main Line. Devon, which began in 1896 as a one-day show, is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the United States. The show is internationally recognized and globally respected. The rich history, style and ambiance of...

Split Rock Jumping Tour's Bourbon International CSI3* a Tremendous Success from the Ground Up

by Classic Communications | 10/14/2015 9:52:28 AM

Conor Swail and Viva Colombia (SEL Photography) Lexington, Ky. - The Split Rock Jumping Tour hit the mark in multiple ways this past weekend. With a mission to create an "unparalleled show jumping experience", the second event in Lexington, KY, was spectacular from the ground up. The intimate equestrian event was well-attended and received high praise. The first investment that Split Rock Jumping Tour founder and President Derek Braun made after the May event was in the footing. ESI stepped in...

Jonathan McCrea Rides Masterfully for the Win in the $100,000 CSI3* Grand Prix, Presented by Split Rock Farm

by Classic Communications | 10/11/2015 1:55:53 PM

Jonathan McCrea and Special Lux (SEL Photography) Lexington, Ky. - On a picture-perfect Fall day in Lexington, the Split Rock Jumping Tour welcomed 36 horse and rider combinations in the $100,000 CSI3* Grand Prix, presented by Split Rock Farm, with five making it to the jump-off. Some of the sport's top international athletes competed today, attracting a great local crowd. Jonathan McCrea and Candy Tribble's Special Lux were the only double clean and took the top prize. Anthony...

Charlise Casas Takes Charge, Vanessa Mannix Makes Her Mark, Liza Finsness Nails U25

by Classic Communications | 10/11/2015 10:54:49 AM

Charlise Casas and Alaika (SEL Photography) Lexington, Ky. - On a clear and cool Fall morning, the action in The Rock Jumping Field kicked off with the $7,500 UltrOZ™ Low Junior-Amateur/Owner Final, followed by the $7,500 Brook Ledge Horse Transportation High Junior/Amateur Final. Later, the afternoon show jumping commenced with the $15,000 El Milagro U25 Cup at noon, then the $100,000 CSI3* Grand Prix, presented by Split Rock Farm, rounded out the inaugural Bourbon International CSI3* on...

Talented Juniors Prepare for 2015 US Junior Hunter National Championships

by USEF Communications Department | 7/2/2015 11:45:45 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The best junior riders from across the country prepare to compete for top honors in the 2015 US Junior Hunter National Championships. The championships will take place on both the East and West Coasts for the 3’6” and 3’3” Junior Hunter, with the riders separated into 15 & Under and 16-17 sections, as well as Small Junior Hunter and Large Junior Hunter. The riders will compete in three phases: Classic Round, Under Saddle, and Handy Hunter. The Under...

The Asbury Classic Announces Increased Prize Money and $25,000 Grand Prix

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/30/2013 11:52:36 AM

Asbury, NJ - The Asbury Classic is thrilled to announce increased prize money for the popular horse show running October 10-13, 2013 at the Ridge at Riverview in Asbury, NJ. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of B.W. Furlong and Associates and Hermitage Farm, increased prize money classes include the $25,000 Ridge at Riverview Grand Prix sponsored by Hermitage Farm, the $7,500 Welcome Stake, the $2,500 Futures Grand Prix and the $2,500 Asbury Jumper Derby all sponsored by B.W. Furlong and...

Anne Ayala -- Oct 16, 1940 - Dec 27, 2012

by Cheryl Newman | 12/29/2012 7:43:45 PM

The endurance community has just lost a champion, advocate, ambassador with the death of Anne Ayala. She compiled a record of over 3700 miles in her remarkable partnership with Overlook Nuryev, better known as Beau. Beau and Anne were the recipients of the 2000 AERC Pard'ners Award given annually to a horse and rider team that best exemplifies the unique bond between horse and rider. She was the visionary and driving force behind bringing the trail system at the Biltmore Estate up to the...

Microchip Requirement for First Time FEI Horse Registration Begins January 1, 2013

by USEF Communications Department | 10/17/2012 4:36:03 PM

Lexington, KY - A modification to the Veterinary Regulations was approved at the 2011 FEI General Assembly held in Buenos Aires. Beginning January 1, 2013, all horses newly-registered with the FEI must be microchipped. (2012 FEI Article 1011.1.2.3). The microchip must be compatible with ISO 11784 and ISO 11785, and all microchip information must be entered in the horse's passport and reported to the USEF. This requirement applies to initial FEI registration only. The standard microchip...

Dutch Do the Double at St. Gallen

by Louise Parkes/FEI | 6/3/2011 3:53:00 PM

The Dutch team scored a back-to-back double when winning the third leg of the 2011 FEI Nations Cup™ at St Gallen, Switzerland today. Pictured (L to R) Peter Stoessel, CSIO St-Gallen President; John Roche, FEI Director of Jumping and Dutch team-members Eric Van Der Vleuten, Maikel Van Der Vleuten, Chef d’equipe Rob Ehrens, Piet Raymakers Jr and Jur Vrieling. Photo: FEI/Katja Stuppia. St. Gallen, Switzerland - The Dutch team recorded a back-to-back double when topping the third leg of the 2011...

Richard Spooner and Lady Like Race to Finish in $50,000 Vita Flex Match Races

by Jennifer Wood and Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood | 3/19/2011 9:19:00 AM

Richard Spooner and Lady Like. (Photo by Sportfot©.) Wellington, FL - It was a fun night of competition with a highlight event, the $50,000 Vita Flex Match Races, at the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. Advancing through five rounds of races, it was Richard Spooner (USA) and Lady Like, owned by the C&S Partnership LLC who finished as the winners. In the final round, they topped Daniela Cordero of the Dominican Republic and T Cavalier. The FTI WEF's tenth week of competition, sponsored by...