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The Jonathan Wentz Memorial Challenge for High Performance Para Dressage Reaches $800,000 Goal

by USET Foundation | Aug 12, 2015, 9:18 AM

Gladstone, NJ - August 12, 2015 - In the spring of 2014, Margaret H. Duprey and The Barnfield Foundation launched The Jonathan Wentz Memorial Challenge for High Performance Para Dressage to help raise $800,000 for the discipline. Through the challenge, Duprey and The Barnfield Foundation each pledged up to $200,000, matching dollar for dollar, gift commitments of $4,000 and above. This month the goal was reached, providing the Para Dressage High Performance program with critical funding. "I am...

USEF Names Additional Combination for CICO3* Aachen

by USEF Communications Department | Aug 11, 2015, 9:59 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named an additional combination to represent the United States at CICO3* Aachen, held in Aachen, Germany, August 12-14. The U.S. has now been invited to send a full team of four athlete-and-horse combinations. The following combination has been named as the fourth member of the U.S. Team: Colleen Rutledge (Frederick, Md.) and her own Covert Rights, a 2006 Thoroughbred Cross gelding The U.S. Team will also include (in ranked...

Hampton Classic Horse Show Returns for the 40th Year

by Hampton Classic Horse Show | Aug 10, 2015, 2:38 PM

Bridgehampton, NY – May 20, 2015 – The 40th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 23-30, to showcase the highest levels of equestrian show jumping competition. The Hampton Classic features six show rings, a Boutique Garden with more than 70 vendors, and a wide selection of dining options and a Farmer’s Market, all on its 60-acre show grounds. "Whether you are a rider, supporter or spectator, there is something for everyone at the Hampton...

Tickets Now On Sale for the Arabian U.S. Open at the Rolex Central Park Horse Show

by Arabian Horse Association | Aug 10, 2015, 11:30 AM

Aurora, Colo. August 10, 2015 - In May, the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) announced the invited presence of Arabian horses at the esteemed Rolex Central Park Horse Show in New York City, NY, September 23 - 27, 2015. Arabian horses will take center stage Wednesday evening, September 23 on opening night at the Rolex Central Park Horse Show. The athleticism and diversity of the breed will be shown through a variety of classes. Tickets for the Arabian U.S. Open evening are now on sale and can be...

Arabian Horses and Canadian Pride Return to Brandon

by Arabian Horse Association | Aug 10, 2015, 11:26 AM

(Photo: Jeff Janson) Aurora, Colo. - June 16, 2015 – The Canadian National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show returns to Brandon, Manitoba for the fifth year in a row. Join the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) as they celebrate the beauty and versatility of Arabian & Half-Arabian horses, in Canadian style. The show begins, Sunday, August 16 and runs through Saturday, August 22 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. Standing alone as the only AHA championship show that offers...

Meagan Nusz Picks Up Biggest Career Victory in $127,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Tryon

by Tryon International | Aug 10, 2015, 10:51 AM

Meagan Nusz and SRI Aladdin Mill Spring, NC - August 10, 2015 - USA's Meagan Nusz (27) landed the biggest win of her career Saturday night competing at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). The young rider guided her ten-year-old KWPN gelding, SRI Aladdin (Quasimodo Z x Burggraaf), to victory in a three-horse jump-off in the $127,000 August I Grand Prix CSI 3*, held under the lights of George H. Morris Stadium. Jonathan McCrea (USA) and Aristoteles V finished second, and Mark Bluman...

Farrington Grabs Longines International Grand Prix of Ireland

by USEF Communications Department | Aug 9, 2015, 8:47 PM

Dublin, Ireland - Kent Farrington (Wellington, Fla.) and R.C.G. Farm's Uceko bested a field of 40 competitors for the big win today in the Longines International Grand Prix of Ireland at CSIO5* Dublin. Eight horses jumped clean Kent Farrington (Laurence Dunne/Rockmountain Studios) in the first round of the demanding Alan Wade-designed course, promising an exciting jump-off between riders from Ireland, the United States, Italy, Brazil, and Spain. Also clear for the U.S. was Nations Cup team...

Schuyler Riley and Dobra de Porceyo Dominate Inaugural NAL Longines World Cup Qualifier at Bromont International

by Phelps Media Group | Aug 9, 2015, 8:45 PM

Schuyler Riley and Dobra de Porceyo Bromont, Quebec - August 9, 2015 - Sunday marked the kick-off of the new Longines FEI World Cup Jumping - North American League, and with a limited number of events to earn points, riders were aiming for the top of the leader board. Eight horse and rider combinations advanced to the tiebreaker, but it was the final pair that took home the victory, as Schuyler Riley piloted Dobra de Porceyo to a speedy double clear in the CSI3* $100,000 event at International...

Gochman Claims Gold Medal in Marshall & Sterling/US Pony Medal Finals to Complete 2015 US Pony Finals

by Eileen Schnettler | Aug 9, 2015, 5:09 PM

Sophie Gochman, winner of the 2015 Marshall & Sterling/US Pony Medal Finals (Shawn McMillen Photography) Lexington, Ky. – A week of competition at the 2015 US Pony Finals came to a close Sunday with the most coveted award of the championship. The Marshall & Sterling/US Pony Medal Finals took place in the Alltech Arena with 165 riders vying for top honors in front of judges Frank Madden and Ken Smith. After an especially beautiful first round, Sophie Gochman earned the Marshall...

United States Claims Three Medals in FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors

by USEF Communications Department | Aug 9, 2015, 3:52 PM

Ermelo, The Netherlands – The United States showed up in force this week at the inaugural FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors, sending a full contingent of athletes and collecting three podium finishes. The competition wrapped-up today with the round two freestyle tests. Leading from the start and earning the Gold medal in the Pas-de-Deux was Bodhi Hall and Michelle Guo, while compatriots Sarah Dunn and Janie Salisbury also stood on the podium as the Bronze medal winners. The U.S....