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Lucy Davis Named Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider Of The Month

by By Michelle Riggs | 10/21/2009 4:47:00 PM

Competition in the Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series continued during the month of September. Even with the summer competition schedule coming to a close, many horse shows featured Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series classes, making it an intense race for the September Rider of the Month. With Cavalor's support, the series honors one rider each month as the Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Rider of the Month. The honor goes to the...

Cowgirl University Launches Legendary Ranch Series

by By Julie Bryant | 9/30/2008 2:45:00 PM

The National Cowgirl Museum’s Cowgirl University is set to bring attention to famous ranches in the United States and honorees connected to those ranches as it launches its Legendary Ranch Series in 2009. Each course in the series focuses on ranches that were instrumental in the shaping and definition of the identity of the West. Students will have the unique opportunity to learn about, and from, National Cowgirl Museum Hall of Fame Honorees whose lives and families are often intertwined with...

Hong Kong Hand-Over Ceremony for the American Shetland Ponies a Great Success

by Sarah Evers | 7/31/2008 3:26:00 PM

Morton, IL- The Hong Kong Equestrian Federation (HKEF) in conjunction with the Hong Kong Jockey Club and ING Corporation, hosted an extraordinary “Hand- Over” ceremony on July 10th in Hong Kong to receive two ponies the American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC) donated to salute Hong Kong’s efforts in hosting the 2008 Equestrian Olympics. ASPC Marketing Director Johnny Robb was on hand to make a speech at the ceremony and to answer questions for the media. ASPC Director of Operations Zona Schneider...

Plantation Field Introduces International Competition

by By Amber Heintzberger | 6/18/2008 12:11:00 PM

Fair Hill Events, Inc. 501(c)(3) is pleased to announce the inaugural Plantation Field International CIC***, to be held September 19-21, 2008, in Unionville, PA. Already established as a popular venue for horse trials at all levels, this is the first time that Plantation Field will offer an internationally recognized competition. The event will be held on verdant, rolling terrain in the heart of the hunt country of Chester County, PA, on property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Cuyler Walker and Mrs....

2008 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Springs Into Action

by By Michelle Riggs | 4/3/2008 2:26:00 PM

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series has been enjoying great success at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. The series finished its third month of competition, and is already shaping up to be one of the most competitive years ever. The series will see classes at more than 100 horse shows across the country before culminating in year-end championships at the National Horse Show. The series hosts separate divisions for junior and amateur-owner riders...

Western Country Pleasure Points, Competitions Now Updated Weekly on American Saddlebred Horse Association's Website

by By Daniel Rieffer | 5/3/2007 11:34:26 AM

Western country pleasure qualifying points standings, as well as a current listing of qualifying competitions, are now updated weekly on the American Saddlebred Horse Association’s (ASHA) website at www.saddlebred.com/WCHS-Results . The Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show will once again host the Western Country Pleasure Invitational in 2007. Only one significant change has been made to the qualifying process for 2007. Previously, two sections comprised the qualifying period...

Revised Grand National Show Schedule; Oshkosh Charity Horse Show Added to the 2007 American Saddlebred Registry Grand National Show Schedule

by By Daniel Rieffer | 4/12/2007 12:30:29 PM

The 2007 American Saddlebred Registry Grand National show schedule has been revised to include the Oshkosh Charity Horse Show, which will be held July 4-7, 2007. The designated Grand National class for this show will be the Show Pleasure Driving Championship. To view the entire 2007 Grand National Show Schedule visit www.asha.net/html/files/0822_001.pdf . The Grand National program is now in its 24th year and has awarded more than $2.6-million. Conceived by dedicated owners, breeders and...

Update From The American Trakehner Association

by By The American Trakehner Association | 10/18/2006 9:39:00 AM

The American Trakehner Association is committed to adhering to the highly selective breeding standards practiced in Trakehnen, East Prussia and continued in Germany by the Trakehner Verband, in the breeding of the horse of Trakehner origin. By practicing these standards the association's desire is to encourage the development of a performing horse of beauty and harmony, great endurance, mental and physical balance and possessing an excellent character. Inspections of nominated mares and...

Lee Dennie Hunter/Jumper Clinic Offered in Enumclaw, WA

by Sarah Evers | 8/10/2006 10:40:00 AM

The Back Forte Equestrian Center will be hosting a hunter/jumper clinic with nationally renowned trainer Lee Dennie. The clinic runs September 15-17 and will have sessions each day for beginners (2’6”), intermediate (3’) and advanced (3’6”) riders, with the cost at $100 per day or $275 for all three days. Auditors and spectators are welcome at no charge. The picturesque 109-acre equestrian center is located in Enumclaw, WA, the gateway to Mount Rainier. Stalls are available at $25 per day, and...

Asheville Continues Tradition with Show in May

by By Roy Cloninger | 3/2/2006 9:36:00 AM

The 23rd Annual Asheville Lions Club Horse Show will be held May 17-20 and will include a large schedule of classes, including the American Saddlebred, Roadster horses and ponies, saddle seat equitation, Hackney Ponies and Academy divisions. A panel of Renee Lavery, James Nichols and James Taylor will mark the cards in the performance classes, and a judge to be named will tie the Academy classes. The show will also feature a couple of classes Friesians. The prize list for this show will be...