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Zone 7 Ends Drought Winning Team Gold in Neue Schule/USEF Prix des States Team Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Classic Communications | 10/14/2017 12:45:00 PM

Harrisburg, Pa. - October 14, 2017 - Following a 28-year-long drought, the team from Zone 7 finally had their moment at the top of the podium winning the Neue Schule/ USEF Prix des States Team Championship and Individual Championship Phase II at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, presented by The Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund. Zone 5 captured the silver medal and bronze went to Zone 1. The Zone 7 team was led by Chef d’Equipe Martien Van Der Hoeven and consisted of Briley Koerner,...

McKayla Langmeier Wins 2017 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - East

by USET Foundation/Phelps Media Group | 10/8/2017 6:54:00 PM

Gladstone, N.J. – Oct. 8, 2017 – After several top finishes and a reserve championship at the 2015 Talent Search Finals, McKayla Langmeier finally led the victory gallop at the 2017 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - East after climbing the ranks to overtake the early leader. As the day one frontrunner with a commanding lead, Taylor St. Jacques entered the second day of the competition with the early advantage and a target on her back, and though she...

Taylor St. Jacques Rides to Day One Lead at 2017 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - East

by USET Foundation/Phelps Media Group | 10/7/2017 8:11:00 PM

Gladstone, N.J. – Oct. 7, 2017 – Saturday marked the return of the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - East to Hamilton Farm for its 2017 installment, bringing with it a new crop of young talent to vie for the top prize. The first two phases of the four-phase final challenged some of the nation’s top young riders on their flatwork and gymnastics precision, with 18-year-old Taylor St. Jacques emerging as the leader after two impeccable performances. St....

Stovall, Doverspike, and Tarjan Claim First Championship Titles in the 2017 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships

by Julian McPeak, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/26/2017 11:22:00 PM

Wayne, Ill. – The first set of champions were determined at the 2017 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships today. Anna Stovall and Frankie claimed the Markel/USEF Developing Horse Prix St. Georges Dressage National Championship. Alyssa Doverspike and Darius 555 maintained their lead to become the national champions of the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Five-Year-Old division, while Alice Tarjan and Serenade MF claim the Markel/USEF Four-Year-Old...

Hunter Siebel and Boss Crowned Overall Grand Champions of USEF Junior Hunter National Championship - West

by Blenheim EquiSports | 7/26/2017 11:10:00 AM

July 26, 2017 - Del Mar, CA - After two days and three phases, Hunter Siebel and Laura Wasserman's Boss were crowned Overall Grand Champions of the 2017 USEF Junior Hunter National Championship - West. Earning second in the classic round and first in both the under saddle and the handy, the pair rose to the top with a grand total of 262.6 points. After winning the Large Junior Hunter 15 & Under division, Augusta Iwasaki and Lyn Pederson's Small Affair emerged as Overall Reserve...

NAJYRC Team Canada 'big and bold' on cross country course as competition heats up at Rebecca Farm

by The Event at Rebecca Farm | 7/23/2017 10:30:00 AM

KALISPELL, Mont. (July 22, 2016)-- Spirits were high today as family and friends gathered at the Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC), at The Event at Rebecca Farm, to celebrate a successful day of cross country for Team Canada's Young Rider team. Team Canada's combined score totaled 180.8 penalties, which was just enough to hold off second place team, Area 1/Area IV team at 182. April Simmons of Team Canada laughed,...

Kocher Steals Win in Modified Grand Prix at International Bromont

by Phelps Media Group | 7/31/2016 3:39:12 PM

Andrew Kocher and Zantos II (Tom von kap-Herr) Bromont, Quebec - Andrew Kocher added another victory to his collection on July 30, with a win in the Modified Grand Prix as he made it clear, in the last two weeks, that he was a fierce competitor at the 2016 International Bromont. Eight Pairs Make Jump-Off The demanding course, designed by Guilherme Jorge, proved to be a challenge for the 31 horse and rider combinations who competed in the class. Eight riders brought their horses to the jump-off,...

Courtney Calcaginini and Bowie Capturing Win in $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby

by Phelps Media Group | 7/31/2016 10:08:32 AM

Courtney Calcagnini and Bowie win the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Traverse City, Mich. - It was only in June that Courtney Calcagnini and Bowie made headlines, winning the $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Country Heir Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky. Consistent contenders in the hunter derby program, Calcagnini showcased Bowie's talent once again during the Great Lakes Equestrian...

Lantzman & Chello Z Win One For Dad in the Blenheim June Classic II Grand Prix

by Blenheim EquiSports | 6/20/2016 10:46:05 AM

Josephina Nor Lantzman and Chello Z (McCool) San Juan Capistrano, CA - As the temperature soared in Southern California, so did the four entries who battled it out in the jump-off of the $30,000 June Classic II Grand Prix, presented by ACE Equestrian. Congratulations go to Josephina Nor Lantzman and her own Chello Z, who, despite the heat, were blazing hot for the win. FEI Course Designer Mauricio Garcia of Puerto Rico designed a tough track for the highlight class of twenty-six entries....

Eve Jobs and Sandor de la Pomme Sweep Junior Jumper Titles at Devon Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group | 5/29/2016 9:50:58 AM

Eve Jobs and Sandor de la Pomme (The Book, LLC.) Devon, Pa. - Eve Jobs has closed out her first and last Junior Weekend at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair on a spectacular note. Competing in the $20,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior Jumper Classic, Jobs and Sandor de la Pomme topped an eight-horse jump-off to take home the prestigious victory. Combined with a second place finish during Friday night's event, Jobs also captured the Junior Jumper Championship and the Leading Junior...