The United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) National Hunter Classic is a program developed by the organization to give horse owners, riders, and trainers an opportunity to compete in an International Hunter Derby-like competition on a smaller scale. The events can serve as stepping stones for riders to gain experience toward competing in the International Hunter Derby. The USHJA National Hunter Classic is a two-round hunter classic judged on performance, pace, style, quality, substance,...

The United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) Level II Training Sessions are right around the corner. Notifications will go out in early July to the riders who have been accepted into the Level II sessions. The first Level II session of the year will be hosted by J Bar J Boys Ranch in Bend, OR, July 26-27, with clinician Callan Solem. Selection for the 2010 Level II sessions and the Level III National Training Camp is based on riding skills, general...

The $100,000 The Chronicle of the Horse /United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) International Hunter Derby Finals Presented by Dietrich Insurance is fast approaching. The qualifying period runs from June 2, 2009 to June 1, 2010; standings close June 15. The Derby Finals Series consists of qualifying events held nationwide over 12 months, culminating in a series Final, to be held this year, August 20-21 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Each qualifying event in the lead up to...

The 2010 Kentucky International Equine Summit, presented by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program in cooperation with the University of Kentucky Equine Initiative, concluded last Tuesday evening at the Downtown Hilton in Lexington, KY. The Summit was created with a goal of drawing in industry leaders to share in a discussion and search for solutions for some of the industry’s most important challenges, regardless of the breed or discipline. With 74 industry experts on hand as...

Competition in the 2010 Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series continued steadily during the month of April. With classes in full swing in both the East and West Conferences, riders continued to earn points on the Series' overall standings. Following stand-out performances in the West Conference, rider Jasmine Wiggins was named the Rider of the Month for the month of April. Jasmine Wiggins of Canada competes in the Series' West Conference Junior division with her mount Little...

What is a Grounds Pass ticket? Grounds Pass tickets allow entry to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games for the selected day of purchase and will give spectators access to a wide range of activities at the Kentucky Horse Park venue. Activities include shopping at more than 250 trade show booths; exciting exhibits and entertainment at the Kentucky Experience tourism pavilion and the Alltech Experience pavilions, along with many of the Kentucky Horse Park’s world-renowned exhibits and...

Dressage It was Dressage Week in San Diego, CA as part of the Del Mar National Horse Show. The Del Mar National CDI3* featured some of the top riders on the West coast including Steffen Peters who dominated both the Grand Prix and Intermediaire-I. Aboard Akiko Yamazaki's superstar Ravel, Peters won the Grand Prix and put in a near flawless effort in the Grand Prix Freestyle to win by 10 points with a score of 81.300%. Susan Blinks and Robin Hood were first in the Grand Prix Special with a score...

In 2001, Rolex created the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing. This prize is awarded to any rider who wins the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials and the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials in any consecutive order regardless of the calendar year. Earlier this year it was announced that in 2011 the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials will run on the weekend of April 22 - 25. This is one week prior to the scheduled date for the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day...

Photo by USEF Archives/Geoff Bugbee (Maxi Gumprecht (far right) wins the 2009 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award, sponsored by Breyer Animal Creations) Lexington, KY - The search is underway for nominees for the 2010 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman's Award, sponsored by Breyer Animal Creations®. Now in its fifth year, the award recognizes young equestrians who exhibit exceptional leadership potential, and who demonstrate commitment to the USEF, a USEF Recognized Affiliated...

Coming in as draw 22 on Boom Shernic, by Boomernic out of She And Chic Dunit, Craig Schmersal knew the leading score was a 227. From the moment he and the six-year-old stallion ran to the dirt-churning stop, the crowd's attention was riveted. When the score—a 228—was announced, the hoots, hollers, and whistles were deafening. The waiting began at the National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) in the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, TX. Jordan Larson and Stop Like A Dream...