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Molly Ashe and Kennzo Claim the USHJA National Hunter Derby at Horse Shows by the Bay

by Horse Show by the Bay | Jul 25, 2014, 11:22 PM

Traverse, Mich. - Redemption was the name of the game during the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Walgreens, the featured hunter class on July 25 during Horse Shows by the Bay Series IV. Molly Ashe and Kennzo had returned to the Traverse City show this year as the defending champions in the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by The Gochman Family, held during Series III. An unfortunate rail in the Classic Hunter Round, however, cut short their time in the show...

Overall Grand Championship Goes to Alexander and Cafe de Colombia at West Coast Jr. Hunter National Championship

by USEF Communications Department | Jul 25, 2014, 4:34 PM

Ashton Alexander & Cafe de Colombia (Captured Moments Photography) Lexington, Ky. – The best junior riders attended the 2014 US Junior Hunter National Championship West Coast July 21-22 in hopes of being crowned the Overall Grand Champion. Over two days of tough competition at the Del Mar Horsepark in Del Mar, Calif., riders competed in three phases: Classic Round, Under Saddle, and Handy Hunter. The Under Saddle phase counts for 20% of the rider's overall score, while both the...

Lisa Goldman Takes Two at Horse Shows by the Bay Series IV

by Horse Show by the Bay | Jul 25, 2014, 9:12 AM

Lisa Goldman & Morocco (Tricia Booker Photography) Traverse City, Mich. - Lisa Goldman is now two-for-two in the featured jumper classes so far during Horse Shows by the Bay Series IV, July 23-27. After taking the blue ribbon yesterday with Centurion B in the $2,500 1.40m Open Jumper Speed class, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Bertram R. Firestone, she returned today with Morocco for the top check in the $10,000 Positive Step Farm Welcome Prix. With 11 of the 23 competitors jumping first-round...

Pablo Barrios Reigns With Zara Leandra in $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at Kentucky Summer Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Jul 25, 2014, 8:51 AM

Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra (Rebecca Walton/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - Pablo Barrios will soon be crowned king of the Kentucky Horse Park, and Zara Leandra will be his queen. Tonight, the dynamic duo notched yet another $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic victory. The Venezuelan native won both of the events during the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows, and that was following his domination of the series in 2013. It appears to be a repeat year, as Barrios grabs a firmer hold on the 2014...

Squad and Alternates for Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Head to Great Meadow for Preparation Event

by Helen Murray | Jul 24, 2014, 5:50 PM

The Plains, Va. - Great Meadow is set to host elite eventing combinations July 26th and 27th as the Squad for the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and alternates take part in their official Preparation Event. The U.S. combinations will be joined Canadian horses and riders as they too will use the weekend to fine tune performances in the lead up to Normandy. Dressage will take place Saturday morning, with all combinations coming back in the evening to...

U.S. Riders Named for CSIO5* Hickstead and CSIO5* Dublin

by USEF Communications Department | Jul 24, 2014, 4:40 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the riders for the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team at the CSIO5* Hickstead and the CSIO5* Dublin. Robert Ridland will serve as Chef d'Equipe in Hickstead and Dublin. The following riders will compose the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team at CSIO5* Hickstead in Hickstead, West Sussex, United Kingdom, July 29-August 3 (listed in alphabetical order): Margie Engle (Wellington, Fla.) Reed Kessler...

U.S. Dressage Combinations Named for Hickstead CDIO3*

by USEF Communications Department | Jul 24, 2014, 12:50 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the horse-and-rider combinations that will represent the U.S. at the Hickstead CDIO3*. The competition will run July 31-August 3 in Hickstead, West Sussex, United Kingdom. The following combinations have been chosen to represent the U.S. at the Hickstead CDIO3* (in alphabetical order): Katherine Bateson-Chandler (Wellington, Fla.) and Jane Clark's Wellnetta Wellnetta is a 2003 Dutch Warmblood mare. Susie...

Alexander & Cafe de Colombia are Grand at 2014 US Junior Hunter National Championship West Coast

by Blenheim Equisports | Jul 23, 2014, 11:00 AM

Café de Colombia and Ashton Alexander (Captured Moments Photography) Del Mar, Calif. - Directly after wrapping up the final jumper classes on Sunday of the Showpark Summer Festival, the striped poles were set aside to welcome a prestigious annual event. Decorated flower boxes, walls, rolltops and such were carefully set on the gorgeous grand prix field in preparation for the 2014 US Junior Hunter National Championship, West Coast, on Monday morning. With three phases over two days, Monday...

Wall-to-Wall Live Stream of the National Horse Show Coming in October

by Andrew Minnick | Jul 22, 2014, 4:29 PM

Lexington, Ky. - From October 28 through November 2 USEF Network will present wall-to-wall live streaming coverage of the 2014 National Horse Show from the Kentucky Horse Park's Alltech Arena in Lexington, Ky. USEF Network coverage will include live streaming and on-demand video of all classes at the National Horse Show. Highlights of the 2014 show will include a feature Grand Prix, a new U-25 Jumper Championship, and the ASPCA Maclay National Championship. The ASPCA Maclay is one of...

Dressage at Devon Announces Line-Up for Dressage with the Experts

by Dressage at Devon | Jul 22, 2014, 1:36 PM

Devon, Pa. - Since 1978 more and more spectators, riders and trainers have enjoyed Dressage with the Experts. This year an over-ear style personal receiver allows you to follow all the commentary of some of the foremost experts in the world of dressage. Listen as they comment and give personal opinion and insight into the horse and rider during their performances. For only $35 (pre-ordered) or $40 on the day of the show, you get a behind the scenes perspective exclusive only to those with a...