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Land Rover Continues Support of USEF and Equestrian Sports as Presenting Sponsor of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

by From Land Rover North America, Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event and the USEF | 4/10/2014 10:00:35 AM

Lexington, Ky .- Land Rover North America is continuing its longstanding support of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and equestrian sports by returning as Presenting Sponsor of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. The 2014 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Land Rover returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, April 24-27. America’s only Four Star Three-Day Event, “Rolex Kentucky” is one of the world's most prestigious equestrian...

Stephens, Brady, Marks Inducted into Show Jumping Hall of Fame

by Classic Communications | 4/7/2014 3:13:26 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The Show Jumping Hall of Fame held its annual induction ceremony on Saturday April 5 during the $200,000 American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm, at its new location at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, home of the Miami Dolphins NFL team. The three honored as the Hall of Fame's newest inductees were Steve Stephens, Seamus Brady, and Daniel Marks, VMD, making a total of 81 horses, riders and officials who have been inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame since it was...

Andre Thieme Returns to Million-Dollar Stage, Wins Great American $1 Million Grand Prix

by HITS E-News | 3/25/2014 8:26:46 PM

Andre Thieme and Contanga 3 soar to a win in the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS Ocala (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - After a commanding performance under the lights of the all-new Ocala Horse Properties Stadium in front of a sold-out crowd, Andre Thieme of Plau am See, Germany planned a trip home to Europe $350,000 richer. Thieme claimed his first million-dollar victory in 2011 and returned to familiar territory Monday night to take the blue in the debut of the Great American $1...

Victoria Colvin Captures Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series

by Starting Gate Communications | 3/23/2014 6:32:59 PM

16-year-old Victoria Colvin riding Don Juan won the 2014 Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Victoria Colvin emerged the winner of the fourth annual Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series (AFYRGPS), presented by The Dutta Corp. in association with Guido Klatte. With four different competitions held throughout the 12-week FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL,...

Order Of Go for AIG $1 Million Grand Prix Finalized

by HITS E-News | 3/15/2014 10:41:47 AM

Thermal, Calif. - HITS, Inc. is proud to release the finalized order of go for the second annual AIG $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Lamborghini Newport Beach, at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California. The AIG Million will take the stage Sunday at 2 p.m. and will be available worldwide via live webcast, presented in cooperation with HRTV, iEquine.com and A Good Show. Tune in on Sunday at HRTV.com or iEquine.com . For a printable order of go, click here . Horse Owner Rider Rider...

Riders Prepare for U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Trials

by USEF Communications Department | 12/3/2013 4:35:06 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Thirty-two top U.S. saddle seat riders will converge on William Woods University in Fulton, Mo., this week for the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Trials December 7, 2013, attempting to earn a spot on the 2014 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team as either a three- or five-gaited competitor. Following is the list of the Riders scheduled to attend: Three-Gaited Aleia Brown/15/Dayton, Ohio Allison Schuh/19/Seymour, Wis. Anya Pierson/20/Wichita, Kan. Brooke Boyer/17/Johnston, Iowa...

U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Trial Participants Announced

by USEF Communications Department | 10/15/2013 12:15:33 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Thirty-two top U.S. saddle seat riders have been selected to compete at the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Trials on December 7, 2013 at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. These riders will attempt to earn a spot on the 2014 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team as either a three- or five-gaited competitor. Riders invited to the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Trials are: Three-Gaited Aleia Brown/15/Dayton, Ohio Allison Schuh/19/Seymour, Wis. Anya Pierson/20/Wichita, Kan. Brooke...

Saddle Seat World Cup Trials Applications Are Due September 3rd

by USEF Communications Department | 8/28/2013 1:35:09 PM

Lexington, KY - Anyone interested in being on the 2014 US Saddle Seat World Cup Team has until Tuesday to take the first step. The United States Equestrian Federation is looking for 12 riders (five team members and one alternate for both the three- and five-gaited sections) to represent the United States in the prestigious international saddle seat equitation competition, and selection trials for the team will be held at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri on December 7, 2013....

Vitalis and Wakeup Unbeatable on Day Two of the 2013 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships presented by HorseShow.com

by Helen Murray | 8/23/2013 7:10:16 PM

Wayne, IL - The 2013 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships presented by HorseShow.com continued on Friday with the second and final day of Qualifying Classes. Promising Six-Year-Olds and Developing Prix St. Georges Horses showcased their talents in front of the judging panel of Janet Foy, Bill Warren and Linda Zang in Lamplight Equestrian Centers’ Championship Arena. In the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Six-Year-Old National Championships presented by...

Five Disciplines Highlight 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North

by Jennifer Wood for USEF | 7/16/2013 9:00:33 PM

Lexington, KY - The 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) is proud to welcome 222 young athletes from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico that will compete in five disciplines over the next five days to this annual championship event. The NAJYRC is held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Today, the NAJYRC hosted the athletes, along with their trainers, friends, and family at the Opening Ceremonies, along with...