Lexington, KY - U.S. pony drivers head to Raeford, North Carolina this weekend to vie for National Titles at the Southern Pines CDE. Bragging rights will be up for grabs in the USEF National Combined Driving Single Pony Championship, USEF National Combined Driving Pair Pony Championship and USEF National Combined Driving Pony Team Championship at the annual event held April 12-14. USEF National Combined Driving Single Pony Championship Suzy Stafford (Marie de Ronde) A vastly experienced field...

Rachel Boggus and Cassino Z (Anne Gittins Photography) Wellington, FL - Rachel Boggus and Cassino Z finished first in the Ariat National Adult Medal class during week eleven of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF). The pair was ranked fourth with a score of 79 going into the test but secured their victory with a final score of 88. The top four called back for the test included week ten winner Sara Ballinger aboard Wanderprinz, who finished second with a final score of 87....

Andre Thieme and Contanga 3 were the fastest of two clear rounds in the jump-off of the $100,000 Sullivan GMC Truck Grand Prix, presented by Great American Insurance Group, and will return to Germany with a win (Flying Horse Photography) Ocala, FL – Andre Thieme didn’t think it was Contanga 3’s day when they were one of nine pairs to return to jump off Sunday in the $100,000 Sullivan GMC Truck Grand Prix, presented by Great American Insurance Group, at HITS Ocala. “I...

LDM Dramatik and Amy Smith (Anne Gittins Photography) Wellington, FL - Amy Smith and her newly acquired mount, LDM Dramatik, topped the Low Adult 2'6" Hunter Section A division during week eight of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF). Smith and her fourteen-year-old Westphalian mare were fifth and fourth over fences on day one of competition for the division. The pair was second, fourth and first over fences on day two. Reserve championship honors went to Elizabeth Reed...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that of the 11 shows that were voted "Favorite USEF Breed Competitions" in 2012, the Piedmont Classic has been selected as the Grand Prize winner. The 2012 Piedmont Classic Paso Fino Horse Show was held June 21-24 in Asheville, NC. Also known as "Asheville Alive," this annual show has earned "Favorite USEF Breed Competition for the Paso Fino division" distinction in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Exhibitors who...

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 or USEF Championships within the USA and international FEI...

Lisa Wilcox and Pikko Del Cerro HU (Susan J. Stickle) Wellington, FL - Lisa Wilcox and Pikko Del Cerro HU scored double wins at the Wellington Classic Dressage Sunshine Challenge CDI3* with victories Friday in the Grand Prix Special and Thursday in the Grand Prix. Pikko Del Cerro HU, a 16.2 dark bay Hanoverian stallion owned by Horses Unlimited and Anne Sparks, scored 68.854% in Friday's FEI Grand Prix Special CDI3* USEF HP $1,000 sponsored by Palm Beach Equine and Sports Complex. The pair...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation will ring in the New Year with the seventh annual USEF Horsemastership Training Session presented by USHJA and Adequan. The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL will once again host the prestigious clinic January 2-6, 2013. The following 12 riders will participate in the five-day training session sponsored by Practical Horseman and Equestrian Sports Production: • Claudia Billups • Olivia Champ •...

Shane Sweetnam of Ireland and Cyklon 1083 win the Gambler's Choice. (Al Cook) Shane Sweetnam of Ireland won the exciting $10,000 Open Jumper Gambler's Choice on Western Night at the 67th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show Wednesday evening. As the last rider to go, Sweetnam realized his only chance for victory was to risk it all with Cyklon 1083, owned by Spy Coast Farm, by jumping the "Double or Nothing" fence. The Gambler's Choice was an electrifying class where each jump was...

Fair Hill, MD - Many of the nation’s top horses and riders are set to compete in the 24th annual Dansko Fair Hill International, October 18-21 at the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in the scenic countryside of Fair Hill, MD. With world-class equestrian action, a full schedule of fun family activities, and fabulous shopping and dining opportunities, the 2012 Dansko Fair Hill International is a "must see" event. Returning to this year’s Dankso Fair Hill International is...