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Live Webcasts of Vermont Summer Festival Competition Available

by By Classic Communications | 7/25/2008 9:57:00 AM

Productions East Video and Nicker Network, in association with todocast.tv , are pleased to offer live webcasts of the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Shows. To watch live action from the Vermont Summer Festival, simply visit www.vt-summerfestival.com . The Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset is the perfect site for the six weeks of competition. Its lovely peaceful view of the Green Mountains offers a well-equipped hunter/jumper facility. The show grounds boast five all-weather rings, including one...

Online Saddlebred Auction Announced; New Live Auction at Kentucky State Fair

by By Jessica Fisher | 7/18/2008 3:11:00 PM

The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) has announced plans for a new online auction to be held on EBay during early August prior to the Kentucky State Fair. In addition, a new live auction will be held on Friday evening at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds. According to Mary Anne Cronan, President of the ASHA, changes in the association’s schedule of traditional fundraisers at the World’s Championship Horse Show were made because of ongoing remodeling and construction at the Executive...

Saddlebred World Loses Giants Pugh, Barham

by By Jessica Fisher | 2/28/2008 1:16:00 PM

The Saddlebred community has lost two renowned horsemen. Both Dale Pugh and Edward C. Barham left behind significant accomplishments; their presence cannot be replaced. Pugh, who was born on April 10, 1917, died February 11 at the Veteran’s Home in Mexico, MO. Pugh served in the United States Navy during World War II, but was mostly known for his long career as a professional horseman. Pugh began training horses at the Callaway Hills Stable in New Bloomfield in the 60's, and had a hand in...

American Gold Cup Important to Cleveland, OH, Economy; Returns with Wachovia Securities as Sponsor in 2008

by By Betty Weibel and Yopko Penhallurick | 2/7/2008 1:43:00 PM

For the third consecutive year, Wachovia Securities, one of the nation's largest full service retail brokerage firms, will return as the title sponsor for the American Gold Cup, to be held Wednesday, September 17, through Sunday, September 21, 2008, at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Moreland Hills. The Wachovia Securities American Gold Cup attracts riders who compete for more than $200,000 in prize money in 23 different show jumping classes where the object is to jump obstacles without...

2008 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Begins in Wellington

by By Michelle Riggs | 1/30/2008 3:03:00 PM

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series is officially underway, and 2008 is expected to be a great year for the series and its competitors. 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 in Wellington, FL, in December. The series hosts separate divisions for junior and amateur-owner riders in two conferences—the East Conference and the West Conference. Series standings are used...

Cheska, Wolff, Ramar and Dilandri Top 2007 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Final Standings

by By Classic Communications | 11/29/2007 3:36:00 PM

Cara Cheska, Alexandra Wolff, Lindsay Ramar and Tina Dilandri emerged as champions of the 2007 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series conducted its largest series ever in 2007, with classes at 102 horse shows across the nation. This gave competitors an abundance of opportunities to accumulate points throughout the year. The series featured separate divisions for amateur-owner and junior riders with standings kept separately for East...

Catch All the Excitement of National Horse Show and Winter Equestrian Festival Competition Live on the Web

by By Phelps Media Group | 11/8/2007 12:36:00 PM

Productions East Video in association with Stadium Jumping, Inc., and and LiveBroadcast.TV, is proud to present live webcasts from the National Horse Show and also of all the rings of the Winter Equestrian Festival competition from Wellington and Tampa, FL. A season pass, which includes the National Horse Show and all 10 weeks of the Winter Equestrian Festival, is being offered at the low rate of $200, which comes out to only $20 per week! Whether you're a horse owner, family member or friend...

Paso Fino Breeding Fees Donated to Youth Mundial

by By Sarah Holt | 5/22/2006 4:57:00 AM

Denise Boorman and Maple Leaf Paso Fino Stables are offering two stud services to Villano de La Clara, Grand National Champion Bella Forma Stallion and Colts for 2005 and 4th National Champion in Performance, as well as Legion of Merit Winner with over 2,000 points in the show ring, with the funds going to the 2006 CONFEPASO Youth Mundial to be held July 3-9, at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, FL. Villano is standing at Tuckaway Farm and is managed by Pat and Julio "Cese" Figueroa in...

US Equestrian Announces $250,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon to be Broadcast Live on ESPN3 on Evening of Thursday, June 2

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/1/2022 6:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce the Devon Sapphire Grand Prix CSI4* will be broadcast live on ESPN3 beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2, and available on-demand to over 100 million broadband users in the United States. One of the top equestrian competitions in the United States for more than a century, the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is known as one of the most competitive and iconic events in the sport. “Beginning in the 1990’s, the...

Historic World’s Championship Horse Show to Host American Saddlebreds, Hackneys, and Roadsters in Prestigious Competition

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/20/2021 8:48:00 AM

Louisville, Ky. – Experience the excitement of American Saddlebreds , Hackneys , roadsters , and saddle seat equitation at the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Ky. This prestigious eight-day event will run from Saturday, August 21, through Saturday, August 28, and nearly 2,000 entries are prepared to strut their stuff in the renowned Freedom Hall. Held at the Kentucky State Fair since 1906, the World’s Championship Horse Show includes three-gaited, five-gaited,...