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Brown and Carter Claim Divisions of Woodside Preliminary Challenge

by Del Mar Eventing | May 27, 2013, 11:50 AM

Woodside, CA – Matt Brown punctuated a memorable weekend at the Woodside Horse Trials by winning the Horse division of the Preliminary Challenge on Che Landscape (32.4) and finishing fourth on Happenstance (36.0), while Kiera Carter rode Corinthoz to first place (32.0) in the Rider division. Professional’s Choice and Equine Insurance of California were the Presenting Sponsors of the Woodside Preliminary Challenge. The Preliminary Challenge reached an exciting climax in the...

Riders4Helmets Announces International Helmet Awareness Day

by Chad Mendell for Riders4Helmets | May 27, 2013, 10:41 AM

Lexington, KY - Riders4Helmets.com has teamed up with leading helmet manufacturers to host International Helmet Awareness Day 2013 on Saturday June 22nd. Building on the success of International Helmet Awareness Day 2012, participating retailers all over the world will be offering discounts on helmets to equestrians on this day. "We are absolutely delighted at the growth of the event since it was first held as a US based National event in 2010," said Lyndsey White, Riders4Helmets. "To be in our...

Re-routed Carriage Pleasure Drive at Devon a Success

by Veronica J. Finkelstein | May 27, 2013, 9:33 AM

Devon, PA - This year's slogan could have been "keep calm, and drive on." This year, unfortunately, the weather was not entirely conducive to a traditional Devon pleasure drive. Typically the carriage drive begins in the fields at St. David's church before traversing a four and a half mile path through the residential neighborhoods with judging in the Dixon Oval concluding the event. Due to unusual inclement weather, including significant rain, this year's pleasure drive began at...

Laura Linback wins $35,000 TN Equine Hospital Grand Prix

by Andrew Minnick | May 27, 2013, 9:18 AM

Franklin, TN - Laura Linback bested a field of 25 on saturday to win the $35,000 Tenesee Equine Hospital Grand Prix with the Woodrun Farm's HH Dauphin. Finishing second were David Jennings & Lucilla, with Holly Shepherd & Triompf finishing third. Emily Williams won the intetrnational Hunter Derby class with Thinks Like a Horse's Tory Burch. For full results click here .

Faudree and Little Produce Top Ten Finishes at Saumur CCI3*

by Helen Murray | May 26, 2013, 2:05 PM

Saumur, France - Clear rounds were at a premium Sunday at the Saumur CCI3* as 34 combinations went forward into the show jumping. Only threecompetitors, including winner Bill Levett, were able to produce faultless trips over Pierre Michelet’s demanding track. The U.S. entries of Will Faudree, Marilyn Little and Hannah Sue Burnett each incurred eight faults over the course, as all three Land Rover Competition Grant recipients dislodged two rails. Will Faudree and Andromaque (Shannon...

Juniors Rule the Day and Night Saturday at Devon

by Veronica J. Finkelstein and Mimi Killian | May 26, 2013, 7:35 AM

Tori Colvin and Don Juan (The Book Llc.) Devon, PA - Everywhere you looked, riders under the age of 18, known as "juniors," were collecting ribbons Saturday at Devon. The morning kicked off with handy hunter classes. Like all junior hunter classes at Devon the horses in this division were divided into different sections. The first division is by height. Large hunters are 16 hands and over and small hunters are under 16 hands. The second division is by age, with competitors 15 and under in a...

Christine McCrea and Avenir Lead Off at HITS Saugerties, Win $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, Presented by Zoetis

by HITS Communications | May 25, 2013, 6:53 PM

Tony Hitchcock of HITS presents Christine McCrea and Avenir with top honors after the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, at HITS Saugerties (ESI Photography) Saugerties, NY - Excitement surrounding Week I of the HITS Saugerties Spring and Summer Circuit reached a climax Friday afternoon when 26 riders took to the Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix Stadium to get grand prix competition underway at HITS-on-the-Hudson with the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis. Christine...

Michael Barisone Wins the Grand Prix at KDA CDI3*

by Andrew Minnick | May 25, 2013, 5:52 PM

Lexington, KY - Michael Barisone & HF victor took top prize at the Kentucky Dressage Association CDI3* Grand Prix on Saturday. On a slightly chilly day at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington HF Victor's 67.66% was enough for the win. Finishing second were Anna Marek & Unico G with 67.17%. Tami Batts & Ranko's 64.149% was good for third.

Faudree and Little Faultless at Saumur CCI3* to Hold Top 10 Placings Following the Cross Country

by Helen Murray | May 25, 2013, 3:35 PM

Saumur, France - The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team had a mixed day Saturday at the Saumur CCI3*, as Pierre Michelet’s winding track proved influential. Land Rover Competition Grant recipients Will Faudree and Marilyn Little saw themselves climb up the leaderboard on the strength of double clear rounds. While Hannah Sue Burnett and Buck Davidson, who are also competing on Land Rover Competition Grants, experienced hiccups on course but saw their horses earn valuable experience at the...

Second U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational to be Held June 26-29 in New Orleans

by USEF National Affiliates Department | May 25, 2013, 11:07 AM

Lexington, KY - From June 26-29 the U.S. Saddle Seat Young Rider Team will compete against Junior and Senior teams from the Republic of South Africa in three- and five-gaited saddle seat equitation competition. This second U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational of 2013 will be held at Cascade Stables in New Orleans, LA's historic Audubon Park. The U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational is an international Saddle Seat Equitation competition in which three- and five-gaited competitors ride unfamiliar horses in...