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Samantha Segedy and Nandino Triumph in the USHJA National Hunter Derby at Horse Shows by the Bay

by Horse Shows by the Bay | Jul 26, 2013, 7:30 PM

Samantha Segedy and Nandino (Tricia Booker Photography) Traverse City, MI - Even though Samantha Segedy stood third with Nandino after the Classic Round of the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, sponsored by Walgreens, she didn't return for the Handy Round seeking a victory. Instead, Segedy's goal was to give Mrs. Ellen Malson's 5-year-old Brandenberg gelding more experience in the show ring. "I told his owner before the Handy Round that even if he drops in placing my goal was to...

Lauren Hough Wins Speed Class at La Coruña CSI4*

by Andrew Minnick | Jul 26, 2013, 3:57 PM

Lauren Hough and Ohlala won the Warsteiner Trophy in La Coruña (Oxer Sport) Lauren Houh and the Ohlala Group's Ohlala were the best of forty eight horses and riders at the La Coruña CSI4* in a 1.50m speed class Friday. Hough and the 9 year old bay mare finished clear in 55.94s, under a second faster than runners up Daniel Deusser and Norlan des Etisses from Germany's 56.24s, but plenty good enough for the win. Click here for a pdf of the results.

USEF Announces Partnership with Multi Radiance Medical

by USEF Communications Department | Jul 26, 2013, 3:30 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Multi Radiance Medical have signed an exclusive provisioning agreement that makes Multi Radiance Medical the newest Sponsor and Official Supplier to the USEF. Under the Direction of Kent Allen, DVM, chair of the USEF Drugs & Medications Committee and Vet Committee, Multi Radiance will provide MR4 ACTIVet Laser Systems to attending vets for all of the equestrian competition disciplines under USEF. In addition, all active USEF...

Versatility Ruled at Gold Coast 5 as Blaine Mangione Toppped the Hunter Derby

by LEG Up News | Jul 26, 2013, 3:24 PM

Blaine Mangione takes a break from the jumper ring to win the $1,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby (Bella Nova Pictures) Versatility was the name of the game as riders transitioned between the equitation, hunter, and jumper rings at Gold Coast 5 (July 19-21). Young professional Blaine Mangione, usually seen in the jumper arena, proved she could win the blue ribbon in $1,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby as well. “I was really shocked! I’m usually in the middle of the pack so I honestly...

Jorst and Vitalis to Represent the U.S. at 2013 FEI World Breeding Championships for Dressage Young Horses

by USEF Communications Department | Jul 26, 2013, 1:58 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Charlotte Jorst (Reno, NV) and Vitalis will represent the U.S. at the 2013 FEI World Breeding Championships for Dressage Young Horses. The annual championship will once again be held in Verden, Germany, August 7-11. The combination will compete against many of the best up-and-coming dressage horses in the six-year-old division. Vitalis (Vivaldi x Tolivia/Donnerschwee) is a 2007 Dutch Warmblood stallion...

U.S. Athletes Poised for Top Finishes at 2013 FEI World Endurance Championship for Juniors and Young Riders

by USEF Communications Department | Jul 26, 2013, 9:31 AM

Lexington, KY- Five talented endurance riders have travelled to Tarbes, France to represent the U.S. at the FEI World Endurance Championship for Juniors and Young Riders. The United States will be looking to secure a podium finish at the prestigious competition, which will be held on July 27, The U. S. Team (US Endurance Athletes Association, Inc) 2013. Leading the U.S. effort in France are Mary Kathryn Clark and Mustafa Tehrani’s 12-year-old Arabian gelding Chasing The Wind. Clark...

Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra Launch to Lead in $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at Kentucky Summer Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Jul 26, 2013, 8:56 AM

Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra (Phelps Media Group, Inc. International) Lexington, KY - The top riders in the country gathered to compete for the winning prize in tonight's $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic, but in the 15-horse jump-off only the fastest and most accurate would have the chance at the prize money. Venezuela's Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra scored the lion's share of the cash after making a mad dash across the finish line in a scorching 43.662 seconds for the win. The...

Jill Knowles and Molly Sewell Earn Kentucky Summer Horse Show Championships

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Jul 26, 2013, 8:48 AM

Jill Knowles and C'est Si Bon (Emily Riden) Lexington, KY - In English the phrase "c'est si bon" translates to "it's so good." It's a fitting name for a horse who's Performance 3'6" Hunter rounds Thursday at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show were 'so good.' Jill Knowles and C'est Si Bon claimed the blue ribbon in the Performance 3'6" Handy Hunter class and the division championship Thursday, the second day of the 'AA' rated show running now through July...

Lisa Goldman Flies to Second Consecutive Victory at Horse Shows by the Bay

by Horse Shows by the Bay | Jul 25, 2013, 11:03 PM

Centurion B and Lisa Goldman Traverse City, MI - Lisa Goldman took a chance. When she came around the corner to the last line in the jump-off of the $10,000 Positive Step Open Jumper Welcome Prix, she had a choice to make: pull or kick. Her split-second decision to kick made all the difference. She and Centurion B earned their second consecutive blue ribbon at Horse Shows by the Bay Series IV, by a margin of just .06 seconds. Charles Jacobs, of Boston, MA, who challenged Goldman eight horses...

Brittini Raflowitz Rides to an Emotional Win With Elios in the $5,000 GGT Footing Welcome Stake at Equifest I

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Jul 25, 2013, 10:31 PM

Brittini Raflowitz and Elios rode to the top of the $5,000 GGT Footing Welcome Stake leader board at Equifest I, riding to the only double-clear effort of the class. Wayne, IL - Accuracy was key for Brittini Raflowitz and Elios this afternoon during the $5,000 GGT Footing Welcome Stake at Equifest I. The pair out jumped all fellow contenders as the only ones to post a double-clear effort, eventually leading the victory gallop in the Lamplight Equestrian Center's Grand Prix Ring. David...