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Solid Performances for U.S. Combinations at 2022 Longines FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/14/2022 3:00:00 PM

Jennifer Hoffmann and Mani’s Endeavor (Arnd Bronkhorst/arnd.nl) Ermelo, the Netherlands – Two combinations represented at the 2022 Longines FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Ermelo, The Netherlands, from September 8-11. Jennifer Hoffmann and Mani’s Endeavor and Sabine Schut-Kery and Gorgeous Latino competed in the Six-Year-Old division, with U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach Christine Traurig serving as Chef d’Equipe. “We went there...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Shows Strong Individual Finishes at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/23/2018 6:04:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – On the final day of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018, the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team showed their strength and depth with all four riders finishing in the top-16 of the FEI World Jumping Individual Championship. The team’s top finisher was McLain Ward (Brewster, N.Y.) on Clinta, an 11-year-old Oldenburg mare he owns with Sagamore Farm. They just missed the medal podium, placing fourth.. Ward with Clinta (Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photo) Ward...

Final Call for Media Credential Applications: 2017 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Collecting Gaits Farm

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/4/2017 11:10:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm will take place August 8-13, 2017 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover the event should submit a completed application form by August 7, 2017. In 2016, over 800 ponies from across the country came to the Kentucky Horse Park to compete with their youth riders in hunter, jumper, and equitation classes. The 2017 USEF Pony Finals presented by...

Jenny Karazissis and Felix Top USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services

by Blenheim EquiSports | 4/2/2016 1:42:31 PM

Jenny Karazissis and Felix (McCool Photography) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - Friday's hunter classes at Blenheim EquiSports' Spring Classic II concluded with the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services . An idyllic blue sky was the backdrop for 21 entries as they competed over a flowing course on the grass in the Pacific Hunter Field. With a competitor list including top professionals such as Jenny Karazissis and talented young up-and-coming...

Kay Claims Top Honors at USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final presented by Elisabeth M. Goth

by Kathleen Landwehr | 11/16/2015 10:50:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – A talented field of competitors entered Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, November 14, in hopes of winning the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final presented by Elisabeth M. Goth at the United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) American Royal National Championship. Three riders were tied for first place at the end of the Final, requiring a ride-off in front of the judging panel comprised of Betsy Boone (Concord, N.C.), Liz McBride Jones (Raeford, N.C.),...

Fappani Takes Over The Lead!

by Andrew Minnick | 8/30/2014 4:19:10 PM

Andrea Fappani & Custom Cash Advance have scored a 229 to take over th lead and guarantee that Americans will be Gold and Silver medalist!

Renowned Saddlebred Horseman Don Hulse Mourned

by By Daniel Rieffer | 5/10/2007 9:38:32 AM

Lifelong horseman R. Don Hulse, of Center, MO, died Tuesday morning, May 8, 2007, at age 92. During his life, he built a reputation as one of the top trainers and breeders of American Saddlebreds, stamping his name on the industry with one of the most prolific stallions in the breed’s history, Champagne Fizz. Hulse learned a lot about horses from his father, Dyas B. Hulse. Dyas operated a dry goods store in Center. When customers were unable to pay their bill, he would often accept horses in...

Tickets Now on Sale for FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 in Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA on September 11-23, 2018

by Edited Press Release | 10/16/2017 3:52:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. - Tickets for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG) are now on sale. Set for September 11 through September 23 in the scenic Carolinas region of the United States, spectators can choose from a variety of ticket types to experience the world's largest equestrian championship. With all competitions happening on site at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, N.C., attendees can come for the day, a week, or the entire Games. Tickets are...

Sophie Simpson Shines in Young Rider Individual Final aboard Why Not; Nicholas Hansen and Ritter Benno Take Young Rider Freestyle to Earn Three Gold Medals; Upchurch and Greystoke Take Gold in Junior Rider Individual Test; Area I Team Leads CH-J* while Area V/IX Team Holds CICY2*

by The Colorado Horse Park/USEF | 7/31/2016 12:45:55 PM

Parker, Colo. - The Adequan®/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) concluded the fourth day of competition at The Colorado Horse Park (CHP) showcasing show jumping, eventing, and dressage and featuring the USHJA North American Junior & Young Rider Show Jumping Championships Young Rider Individual Final, USDF North American Junior & Young Rider Junior Rider Individual Final and Young Rider Freestyle, while eventing took to the...

Mexico North Junior Team Captures Gold Medal in Junior Team Show Jumping Competition; Nicholas Hansen and Ritter Benno Take Gold in Young Rider Individual Test; Ontario Team Leads CH-J* Heading Into Cross-Country Phase

by The Colorado Horse Park/USEF | 7/30/2016 10:40:06 AM

Parker, Colo. - The Adequan®/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) continued on at The Colorado Horse Park (CHP) welcoming the third day of championships for athletes competing in the show jumping, dressage, and eventing disciplines. The Mexico North Junior Team captured a significant feat in the USHJA North American Junior & Young Rider Show Jumping Championships Junior Team competition, as the winner's podium welcomed the only...