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Hear Sinead Halpin's Reaction to Her Cross Country Ride at Burghley

by Lloyd Bell Productions | 9/1/2012 11:22:43 AM

After a clear cross country round at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Sinead Halpin maintains her lead and will enter Sunday's Jumping phase with the overall lead. Riding Carraig, LLC's Manoir De Carneville, Halpin has a chance to be the first American to win at Burghley since 1993. Interview by Kate Justice

Ward Unbeatable In $50,000 Spy Coast Grand Prix At Hampton Classic

by Classic Communications (edited) | 8/31/2012 7:40:06 PM

Bridgehampton, NY - McLain Ward is hard to beat at the Hampton Classic Horse Show. On Friday afternoon Ward rode Pjotter Van De Zonnehoeve to victory in the $50,000 Spy Coast Farm/Young Horse Show Series Grand Prix Qualifier, and he grabbed third place on Antares F. As the third rider to start in the 13-horse jump-off, Ward, on Antares F, stopped the timers just 0.02 seconds short of the mark Kent Farrington had set right before him on Venus (42.26 seconds). Four more riders tried and failed to...

Strong Performances from U.S. Riders in the Dressage Phase at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials

by USEF Communications Department | 8/31/2012 3:45:01 PM

Sinead Halpin and Manoir de Carneville sit in first place with a score of 36.3. (StockImageServices.com) Stamford, England - The U.S. riders made a bold statement after the first two days of dressage at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials slotting three riders into the top 15. The three Land Rover Competition and Training Grant recipients who have spent the summer training and competing in England produced top tier results in the first phase. Sinead Halpin (Oldwick, NJ) and Allison Springer...

Larrazabal Charges To $15,000 Speed Derby Win At Hampton Classic

by Classic Communications (edited) | 8/31/2012 1:43:53 PM

Bridgehampton, NY - Even though the Grand Prix Ring at the 37th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show is hosting five Olympic gold medalists and many other international stars this week, Friday morning’s jumper classes belonged to two teenagers whose eyes are set on similar accomplishments. Luis Larrazabal, 19, won the $15,000 Speed Derby, presented by Sotheby’s, and Victoria Colvin, 14, won the $10,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Welcome Stake. Riding G&C Lepanto, Larrazabal, a native of...

Allison Springer Talks About Her Dressage Test at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials

by Lloyd Bell Productions | 8/31/2012 12:59:08 PM

American Rider Allison Springer is in 2nd place behind Sinead Halpin after the dressage phase of the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. Springer, who is competing on a Land Rover Training and Competition Grant scored 40.0 pts with Carole and William Springer's Arthur. Following her test Springer spoke to Kate Justice.

All Horses Pass the Inspection at the Adequan/USEF National Open Reining Championship

by Brad Ettleman – Global Reining Sport Group | 8/31/2012 9:42:54 AM

Tulsa, OK – Clearing the first major hurdle at the Adequan/USEF National Open Reining Championship, and after a year of qualifying for the chance to compete for the championship title, all riders cleared the jog today at the Ariat Tulsa Reining Classic in Tulsa, OK. Concurrent with the Open division held on Friday, August 31st, the Adequan/USEF National Reining Championship will feature the nation’s most elite horse and rider combinations all vying for the gold medal and the top of...

Sinead Halpin Talks About Her Dressage Test at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials

by Lloyd Bell Productions | 8/31/2012 8:08:03 AM

Hear what Sinead Halpin has to say about her ride with Carraig, LLC's Manior De Carneville on Friday at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. The pair which is competing on a Land Rover Training and Competition Grant scored 36.3.

Only Lunchtime and Already a Big Day for the U.S.

by Helen Murray | 8/31/2012 7:25:44 AM

It is proving to be a big day for the U.S. at English competitions this morning and it’s only lunch time! At the 2012 Paralympic Games, the fourth U.S. rider, Donna Ponnessa, does not perform her 1a Team Test until 4:33pm, so another 4 hours of anxious anticipation! Her U.S. teammate’s got things off to a good start yesterday as Jonathan Wentz and Becca Hart gained massive scores for the U.S. to keep them in the team hunt. Jonathan scored 70.364% to finish fifth in the Grade 1b Team...

Will Faudree Talks About His Dressage Test at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials

by Lloyd Bell Productions | 8/31/2012 6:40:54 AM

Hear what Will Faudree has to say about his ride with Jennifer Mosing's Andromaque on Friday at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. The pair which is competing on a Land Rover Training and Competition Grant scored 45.8

Toffolon Claims Sam Edelman Championship at 37th Hampton Classic

by Classic Communications (edited) | 8/30/2012 6:45:29 PM

Bridgehampton, NY - Allison Toffolon, of Bronxville, N.Y., coolly earned the highest scores in both rounds of the Sam Edelman Equitation Championship, to edge Victoria Colvin and Sylvia de Toledo, on Thursday afternoon at the 37th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show. Riding her own horse Class Action, Toffolon, 16, scored 90 points in the first round and 89 points in the second round. “I took a lot of deep breaths to stay calm before I rode the second round,” she said. The...