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AEGT Announces Exciting Opening Acts to Finale

by Phelps Media Group | Mar 18, 2016, 3:39 PM

Wellington, FL - March 18, 2016 - The Season 2 American Equestrians Got Talent is on Sunday, March 20, at 6pm so make sure you buy your tickets now! It will be held at the Adequan Global Text 71777 to vote for your favorite contestant! Voting is unlimited! Dressage Pavilion and all proceeds support the USEF High Performance Programs. AEGT is excited to announce an impressive lineup of opening acts! The Charlie Tota band will kick off the evening with an entertaining musical set while the VIP...

Francis and Doktor Top FEI Grand Prix CDI 3*, presented by The Dutta Corporation, at AGDF 10

by Carly Weilminster | Mar 17, 2016, 10:44 PM

Wellington, FL - March 17, 2016 - Shelly Francis (USA) and Doktor, who have been campaigning at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) circuit all season, collected a win this Shelly Francis and Doktor. Photo by SusanJStickle.com. afternoon in the FEI Grand Prix CDI 3*, presented by The Dutta Corporation, Competition at AGDF continues tomorrow with the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 3*, presented by The Dutta Corporation, at 3:15 p.m. and the "Friday Night Stars" FEI Grand Prix...

Margie Engle and Abunola Top $35,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 10

by Lauren Fisher and Jennifer Wood for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | Mar 17, 2016, 4:54 PM

Margie Engle and Abunola (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week ten of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued on Thursday with a win for Margie Engle (USA) and Elm Rock LLC's Abunola in the $35,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 10. Competing at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, Engle and Abunola bested a field of 83 horses and riders, with Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Houston finishing second, and Lorcan Gallagher (IRL) aboard Venturo 9...

Hunter Champions Claim the Throne in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix and the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix

by HITS Horse Shows | Mar 17, 2016, 4:36 PM

Thermal, Calif. - Victors of the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix, a qualifying opportunity for the $500,000 Diamond Mills Hunter Prix, and the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix, a qualifying opportunity for the $250,000 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix at the HITS Championship in September, returned to again take home the winning titles. Hope Glynn and Lake of Stars winning the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix. (ESI Photography) $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix Hope Glynn has consistently stacked...

Graves and Verdades Rise to Top AGDF 10 FEI Grand Prix CDI 4* presented by Havensafe Farm

by Allison Kavey and Carly Weilminster | Mar 17, 2016, 12:17 AM

Wellington, FL - March 16, 2016 - Victory in the FEI Grand Prix CDI 4* presented by Havensafe Farm at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) went to Laura Graves (USA) and her Laura Graves and Verdades. Photo by SusanJStickle.com. own Verdades with a score of 76.28%, adding another excellent performance to their growing collection of top finishes so far this season. In a top three sweep for riders representing the United States, Allison Brock (USA) and her long time partner Rosevelt...

Eduardo Menezes and Caruschka 2 Win $35,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m Classic to Start WEF 10

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | Mar 16, 2016, 4:25 PM

Eduardo Menezes and Caruschka 2 (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week ten of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Horseware Ireland, began Wednesday morning at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, with a win for Brazil's Eduardo Menezes and Caruschka 2 in the $35,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m Jumper Classic. WEF 10, sponsored by Horseware Ireland, features CSI 3* jumper and 'AA" rated hunter competition running March 16-20, 2016. The week...

The Longines FEI World Cup™ Trophy - It's the Only One They All Want

by Louise Parkes | Mar 16, 2016, 3:01 PM

If there is one trophy in the sport of Jumping that every athlete wants to win, it’s the Longines FEI World Cup™ which has been raised in triumph by the world’s greatest stars. And if there is one Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat raises the trophy in triumph after victory at the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2015 Final in Las Vegas (USA) last April. Guerdat will defend the title at the 2016 Final in Gothenburg (SWE) next week. (FEI/Arnd Bronkhorst) place where riders would most...

New General Admission Ticket Prices Available and Live Auction Items Announced

by Phelps Media Group | Mar 16, 2016, 1:37 PM

Wellington, FL - March 16, 2016 - The Season 2 American Equestrians Got Talent is only a few days away! It will be held at the Adequan Global Dressage Pavilion on Sunday, March 20, at 6pm. A live auction will also be held in the VIP tent at the Finale and all proceeds support the USEF High Performance Programs. The general admission tickets can be purchased online or at the door. General Admission tickets- $20 Covered Seating- $40 Students age 11-18- $10 Kids under 10 years old- FREE Tables in...

Reminder: USEF Accepting Nominations for President through March 31

by From the USEF Communications Department | Mar 16, 2016, 1:05 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation is accepting nominations for the position of President through Thursday, March 31. Nominations may be submitted online by active USEF members. In order to be eligible for nomination, the individual must have served on the Board of Directors within the last six years, as well as demonstrate an understanding of the critical importance of the USEF's role in international sport and have an appreciation of the dynamics and diversity of the...

The AIG $1 Million Grand Prix Makes Its Fourth Annual Appearance at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California

by HITS Shows | Mar 16, 2016, 8:45 AM

Saugerties, NY (March 15, 2016) – HITS, Inc. is pleased to announce that American International Group, Inc. (AIG) as the 2016 title sponsor of the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix. The spotlight will shine on the HITS Desert Horse Park Sunday, March 20, as the AIG Million hosts the brightest starts in show jumping. As the first jewel in the HITS Triple Crown of Show Jumping, the highly-acclaimed AIG Million also serves as the captivating finish of the HITS Desert Circuit. Exhibitors competing...