Some quick updates from the Bonheiden CSIOY/J. Young Rider American Young Riders competing in Belgium this week have so far taken first place in two classes and finished in the top ten four other times. Leading the pack are Jennifer Goddard and Stateside Farm’s Ungaro de la Hot Couture. Together they took first in Thursday’s 1.2m 2 phase class and Friday’s 1.3m Table C class. Jennifer (Fort Solanga, NY) also finished third in the 1.3m Jump Off class Thursday riding Stateside...

Paige Johnson and Monopoly won the High Amateur-Owner Jumpers at the Kentucky Spring Classic. (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Lexington, KY - Today, the amateur and junior jumper riders had the opportunity to showcase their skills in the Kentucky Horse Park's Rolex Stadium during the Kentucky Spring Classic. Topping the High Amateur-Owner Jumpers, Paige Johnson piloted Monopoly to a double-clear victory, and also claimed third with her second mount Amagedon 3. Meagan Nusz slid into third aboard Banana...

Ashlee Bond and Cadett 7 won the $32,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Kentucky Spring Classic (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Lexington, KY - It was another speedy night at the Kentucky Horse Park, as six double-clear finishers raced for the top prize in the $32,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic during the Kentucky Spring Classic. Proving that they are quickly reaching top form once again, veteran duo Ashlee Bond and Cadett 7 galloped over the short track in 38.54 seconds with all the fences in place to...

Lexington, KY - On April 20th 2012, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Toklat Originals signed an agreement designating Toklat saddle pads as "The Official Saddle Pad of the United States Equestrian Federation." The agreement continues through November, 2013 and for that 18 month period Toklat will provide saddle pads for athletes representing the United States in high performance equestrian disciplines. At their factory in Lake Oswego, Oregon Toklat Originals designs and...

Pepperell, MA - During the weekend of June 8-10, 2012, the New England Breed Show Series and the Young Horse Show wuk be held at Ten Broeck Farm in Pepperell, MA. The Young Horse Show, featuring $2,500 in cash prizes, will be held on Friday, June 8th, and the New England Breed Show Series, featuring two qualifiers and NEDA Sweeps, will continue on Saturday and Sunday at the top class facility. The $2,500 Young Horse Show Series was designed to provide sporthorse breeders, as well as owners,...

Reed Kessler and Ligist won the 1.45m Open Jumper class at the Kentucky Spring Classic (Rebecca Walton/PMG). Lexington, KY - Sunny skies greeted the exhibitors as they kicked-off the Kentucky Spring Classic in the Rolex Stadium of the Kentucky Horse Park. Once again it was Reed Kessler at the top of the leader board as she piloted Ligist to the only double clear effort in today's 1.45m Open Jumper class to earn the blue ribbon prize. Earlier in the day, Andre Rodriguez and Remonta Eden sped...

Major equestrian competitions attended by U.S. athletes, both domestic and overseas, are listed in this weekly preview. Please look below to find competition listings by discipline* and breed. We hope you will follow the competitions that most interest you, but check Equestrian Weekly on Monday for a report of any top finishes by U.S. Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only FEI competitions within the USA and international FEI competitions in which...

Louise Serio and Corvine win the lead off $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Lexington, KY - The Kentucky Spring Horse Shows began on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, and one of the highlight events was the kick-off of the 2012 $45,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, sponsored by Hallway Feeds. The Hallway Feeds Series consists of six national hunter derby events to be held during the 2012...

North Salem, NY - Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward, Brewster, NY, announced loud and clear that he is back, as he blazed around the course of fences to win the $40,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix on Grant Road Partners’ Antares F at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Show. A field of 33 starters tried to get the best of the Alan Wade designed course which turned back on itself numerous times and featured a stunningly designed water jump. Second in the order was Welcome Stake winner...

Wilton Porter and Patriot win High Junior Jumpers at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. (Rebecca Walton) Lexington, KY - For the second day in row, Wilton Porter galloped to victory aboard his talented gelding Patriot in the High Junior Jumpers at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show. Completing an excellent double clear effort, he managed to edge out Emanuel Andrade and La Fe Forli by just two-tenths of a second to take home top honors. Later in the day, Andrade earned his own blue ribbon, showing...