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Show Jumping Superstars McLain Ward and Rothchild Take Home the Blue in the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix

by HITS Horse Shows | Mar 22, 2016, 4:04 PM

McLain Ward and Rothchild on their way to an AIG $1 Million Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Two-time Olympic gold medalist, McLain Ward, and Sagamore Farms’ Rothchild, rose to challenge a top-notch field of thirty-three riders, including Ocala’s 2015 Great American Million winner Charlie Jayne, to claim a prestigious victory by going double-clear on a challenging course in the first Jewel in the HITS Triple Crown of Show Jumping, the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix....

Crookston and Weber Score Selection Trials Division Wins at Kingdom of the Sun CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr | Mar 22, 2016, 12:50 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The winter competition season in Florida came to a close over the weekend at the Kingdom of the Sun CDE in Ocala, Fla. Single Horse and Four-in-Hand drivers aiming for the 2016 FEI World Driving Championships competed in the CAI2* divisions, which served as Selection Trials. Donna Crookston climbed the leaderboard to win the CAI2*-H1 division, while Chester Weber won the CAI2*-H4 division. Donna Crookston and Viktor (Picsofyou.com) Crookston (Saltsburg, Pa.) had a...

Electronic Vet Joins USEFPerks Program

by USEF Communications Department | Mar 22, 2016, 9:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Electronic Vet is now a member of the USEFPerks program. The USEFPerks program is exclusive to USEF members, who will receive a 5% discount on Electronic Vet products with the code USEF2016. Electronic Vet provides an innovative, user-friendly digital vaccination record that is designed to meet the ever-growing needs of horse show venues. Its products deliver accurate, up-to-the-minute records of...

Leida Collins-Strijk and Zantros Conclude AGDF 10 with Victory in the FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle, presented by Mike & Roz Collins

by Carly Weilminster | Mar 20, 2016, 11:19 PM

Leida Collins-Strijk and Zantros (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Leida Collins-Strijk (NED) and Zantros finished with a win in the FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle CDI 1*, presented by Mike & Roz Collins, on the final day of competition of week ten at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), scoring a 73.250%. Lindsay Kellock (CAN) and Royal Prinz followed in second place with a 72.250%, while Christer Egerstrom (CRC) and Bello Oriente collected third place earning a 70.750%. AGDF...

Kent Farrington and Creedance Victorious in $35,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic to Conclude WEF 10

by Lauren Fisher and Callie Seaman for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | Mar 20, 2016, 5:05 PM

Wellington, Fla. - Week ten of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Horseware Ireland, concluded on Sunday, March 20, featuring the $35,000 Suncast® Kent Farrington and Creedance (Sportfot) 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic in the International Ring at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBEC). The class saw a win for Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance, with Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Picolo in second, and Abdel Said (EGY) aboard Luron S Z third. The 12-week WEF...

Grand Prix Riders Battle for the Blue in Week IX at HITS Ocala

by HITS Horse Shows | Mar 20, 2016, 9:28 AM

Ocala, FL (March 19, 2016): Riders went head-to-head for a shot at the winning title and the lion's share in Ocala Week IX's $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome and $25,000 SmartPak Grand (C) ESI PHOTOGRAPHY David Beisel and Cumana on their way to a $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome win. Prix. $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome David Beisel of Goshen, Ohio, gave a lesson in turning and burning on his way to victory in the $1,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome to kick off the penultimate week at HITS...

Allison Brock and Rosevelt Capture Emotional Win in FEI Grand Prix Special CDI 4*

by Carly Weilminster & Allison Kavey | Mar 19, 2016, 8:55 PM

Wellington, Fla. - Allison Brock (USA) and Rosevelt put on an impressive show at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) this week with a first place finish in the FEI Allison Brock and Rosevelt (SusanJStickle.com) Grand Prix Special CDI 4*, presented by Havensafe Farm, with a score of 74.225%. Competition at AGDF 10 concludes tomorrow with the final day of the Florida International Youth Dressage Championships alongside the FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle CDI 1*, presented by Mike &...

Lorenzo de Luca and Ensor de Litrange LXII Win $130,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3* at WEF 10

by Lauren Fisher and Jennifer Wood for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | Mar 19, 2016, 7:29 PM

Wellington, FL - March 19, 2016 - It was a day of firsts for Italy's Lorenzo de Luca as the 28-year-old rider guided Ensor de Litrange LXII to victory in the $130,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix Lorenzo de Luca and Ensor de Litrange LXII. Copyright Sportfot. CSI 3* on Saturday during week ten of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). It was the rider's first grand prix win at the Winter Equestrian Festival on a new horse that he was competing in its very first FEI competition. It...

Laura Graves and Verdades Hit Season High Mark with 79.475% in AGDF 10 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 4*, presented by Havensafe Farm

by Carly Weilminster | Mar 19, 2016, 2:07 AM

Wellington, FL – March 18, 2016 – Laura Graves (USA) and Verdades performed one of their best FEI Grand Prix Freestyle tests so far this season at the Laura Graves and Verdades. Photo by SusanJStickle.com. Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), earning a 79.475% to take a commanding win in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 4*, presented by Havensafe Farm. Competition at AGDF continues tomorrow with the FEI Grand Prix Special CDI 3*, presented by The Dutta Corporation, and the...

Jessica Springsteen and Davendy S Win $35,000 Illustrated Properties 1.45m Classic at WEF 10

by Jennifer Wood Media | Mar 18, 2016, 3:54 PM

Wellington, Fla. – Competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) continued on Friday during week ten of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) Jessica Springsteen and Davendy S (Sportfot) with a win for Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Stone Hill Farm’s Davendy S in the morning’s $35,000 Illustrated Properties 1.45m Classic. The pair bested Eduardo Menezes and Caruschka 2, who settled for second place, while Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Melody des Hayettes Z...