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Land Rover Grant Recipients Kieffer and Veronica Tied for Second after First Day of Dressage at Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials

by Kathleen Landwehr | 6/11/2015 4:36:43 PM

West Yorkshire, England – As the first day of dressage wrapped up Thursday at the Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials, Land Rover Eventing Competition Grant recipients Lauren Kieffer and Veronica sit tied in second place on the CCI3* leaderboard amongst a field of strong international competitors. In front of the judging panel of Christina Klingspor (SWE), Harry Payne (GBR), and Angela Tucker (GBR), Kieffer (Ocala, Fla.) and Team Rebecca, LLC's 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood...

Carlisle Academy's Para-Equestrian Pipeline Training Camp Offered Rewarding Weekend to Riders, Drivers, and Veterans

by Lindsay McCall | 6/11/2015 1:32:40 PM

Katie Cunningham with rider Marcella Martin, a U.S. citizen who has lived most of her life in New Zealand, made the long trip from Guatemala. Photo courtesy of Carlisle Academy Lyman, Maine - June 11, 2015 - Carlisle Academy's Para-Equestrian Pipeline Training Camp was successful for many Para-Equestrian Dressage riders and Para-Drivers. The Camp scheduled May 26-30, 2015, concluded with fifteen participants made up of riders and drivers being given information from over 11 lectures,...

Land Rover Grant Recipients Kieffer and Veronica Ready to Tackle Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials

by Kathleen Landwehr | 6/10/2015 5:50:28 PM

West Yorkshire, England – The first horse inspection took place for the Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials on Wednesday and Land Rover Eventing Competition Grants Recipients Lauren Kieffer and Veronica passed with flying colors as they are set to compete in the CCI3* division. The 2014 Rolex/USEF National Champions are amongst the field of 72 combinations aiming to have stellar performances. Kieffer (Ocala, Fla.) and Team Rebecca, LLC's 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare won...

Land Rover Grant Recipients Kieffer and Veronica Ready to Tackle Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials

by Kathleen Landwehr | 6/10/2015 5:49:58 PM

Lauren Kieffer and Veronica (Libby Law Photography) West Yorkshire, England – The first horse inspection took place for the Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials on Wednesday and Land Rover Eventing Competition Grants Recipients Lauren Kieffer and Veronica passed with flying colors as they are set to compete in the CCI3* division. The 2014 Rolex/USEF National Champions are amongst the field of 72 combinations aiming to have stellar performances. Kieffer (Ocala, Fla.) and Team...

U.S. Dressage Pan American Games European Squad Dominates at CDI Achleiten

by Leah Oliveto | 6/8/2015 4:46:35 PM

Achleiten, Austria - The U.S. Dressage Pan American Games European Squad was dominant in their final Observation Event at CDI Achleiten in Austria. With Squad combinations competing in both the big and small tours, the U.S. swept the top four placings in both small tour classes, won the Grand Prix for Freestyle and Grand Prix Freestyle, and took top placings in the Grand Prix for Special and Grand Prix Special. Success for the U.S. began on Friday in the Grand Prix for Freestyle with Steffen...

Spooner Wins it All on Final Day of ‘National’ Tournament CSI 5*, Presented by Rolex

by Spruce Meadows | 6/8/2015 11:41:45 AM

Calgary, AB, Canada – June 7, 2015 – The ‘National’ Tournament CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, concluded at Spruce Meadows on Sunday with a clean sweep for USA’s Richard Spooner in both of the day’s features competitions. Spooner began the day with a win in the $40,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup 1.45m aboard his own Chivas Z and continued on to victory in the $210,000 CNOOC Nexen Cup 1.50m Derby aboard Show Jumping Syndication International’s...

Farrington and Voyeur Excel in $400,000 RBC Grand Prix, Presented by Rolex

by Spruce Meadows | 6/8/2015 11:13:53 AM

Calgary, AB, Canada – June 6, 2015 – Saturday at Spruce Meadows was packed with excitement and a full house of spectators as two of the highlight events of the 2015 ‘National’ Tournament, presented by Rolex, were held. Continuing a fantastic winning streak, Kent Farrington (USA) raced to victory on top horse Voyeur to win the $400,000 RBC Grand Prix, presented by Rolex. Reed Kessler (USA) finished second with Cylana and Jaime Azcarraga (MEX) placed third aboard Anton....

McLain Ward and HH Azur Capture $35,000 RBC Capital Markets Cup at Spruce Meadows

by Spruce Meadows | 6/8/2015 10:29:27 AM

McLain Ward and HH Azur Calgary, AB, Canada – June 5, 2015 – USA’s McLain Ward and HH Azur emerged victorious in an exciting battle to the finish for Friday night’s $35,000 RBC Capital Markets Cup at Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Also competing on Friday, Hardin Towell (USA) and Emilie de Diamant AS topped the $35,000 Encana Cup 1.45m. The ‘National’ Tournament is the first in five weeks of competition during...

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...