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Caliente Burns Hot With Andrea Bennett, Winning Children's/Adult Jumpers at 66th Buffalo International Horse Show

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Sep 14, 2012, 11:52 PM

Andrea Bennett and Caliente earned double victories at the 66th Annual Buffalo International Horse Show, capturing the blue ribbons in the Children's/Adult Jumpers and Children's/Adult Jumper Speed Class. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Buffalo, NY - It was a brisk morning as the third day of the 66th Buffalo International Horse Show greeted competitors. Today commenced with a full morning of hunter action with horse and rider combinations competing to win top honors and prize money in their respective...

Peter Leone Book Signing at the Samshield Booth at the American Gold Cup on Saturday

by Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Sep 14, 2012, 10:55 PM

North Salem, NY − Olympic Silver Medalist, Peter Leone, will be on hand to personalize copies of his new book, Peter Leone's Show Jumping Clinic: Success Strategies for Equestrian Athletes on Saturday, September 15th at 1:00 p.m. at the American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The event will take place at the Samshield Booth overlooking the Grand Prix Arena on the South side of the Main Barn on the Old Salem Farm show grounds. Samshield, the helmet of choice for many of...

Patrice Delaveau tops Jessica Springsteen in a GCT speed duel

by Global Champions Tour Media Service | Sep 14, 2012, 10:02 PM

(Sportfot/GCT) Lausanne, Switzerland - Patrice Delaveau wowed the GCT Lausanne with a sprint finish to win the 2nd CSI 5* today on Ornella Mail. American rider Jessica Springsteen set the pace in the 1m50 speed class, accelerating and clearing the three challenging double combinations around the compact sand arena in 60.23. Jessica, daughter of “The Boss” Bruce Springsteen, has rocketed into the 5* league and is fiercely competitive. She was clearly delighted with her round on...

U.S. Stands Fourth at the FEI World Driving Championships for Singles Following the Dressage

by Helen Murray | Sep 14, 2012, 3:05 PM

Lezirias, Portugal - The United States got off to a quick start at the FEI World Driving Championships for Singles as they stand fourth in the team standings following the first phase of competition with a score of 96.5. Leslie Berndl leads the way for the U.S. after scoring 46.46 in the dressage to stand in sixth place individually. In the Team competition Germany leads on a score of 83.4. While Poland's Bartlomiej Kwiatek leads the Individual championship after scoring 38.53 in the...

Jonathan McCrea Sails In For the Win In the 1.45m Speed Stake Aboard Twisther in Day Two of The American Gold Cup

by Sue Weakley for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Sep 14, 2012, 9:03 AM

Jonathan McCrea and Twisther take the 1.45m Speed Stake (Parker/Russell-The Book LLC) North Salem, NY - The spectacular Old Salem Farm was the backdrop for sensational show jumping action on the second day of The American Gold Cup in North Salem, NY. Forty-six riders took to the field in the warm afternoon sun for the Danbury Porsche Audi $10,000 1.45m Speed Stake held in the Grand Prix ring. Jonathan McCrea edged out the competion on Twisther with a time of 66.156. "You know, I think I'm...

Tune in Saturday Night to Dressage at Devon: Broadcast on USEFNetwork.com

by Dressage at Devon COmmunications | Sep 13, 2012, 11:17 PM

Devon, PA – Dressage at Devon is pleased to announce that the Grand Prix Freestyle will again be broadcast on USEF Network (www.USEFNetwork.com). “We doubled our audience last year via the USEF Network and we hope to attract even more viewers this year. The use of social networking on Facebook made the event even more fun for the thousands of viewers who watched the class at home. Although it’s not as great as being there, this broadcast truly makes viewers feel a part of the...

Grand Hunter Champion Awarded to Jennifer Alfano and Miss Lucy For Clean Sweep of High Performance Hunters at Buffalo International Horse Show

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Sep 13, 2012, 11:16 PM

Jennifer Alfano and Miss Lucy made a clean sweep of the High Performance Hunter division at the Buffalo International Horse Show. Not only did the pair capture the division's championship, but they were also awarded the Grand Hunter Championship for their efforts throughout the professional division.(Kendall Bierer/PMG) Buffalo, NY - It was the second day of the 66th Annual Buffalo International Horse Show, and the competition was fierce as the hunter action continued. Today marked the closing...

Stronghold Equine Equipment Joins List of American Gold Cup Sponsors

by Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Sep 13, 2012, 2:34 PM

Dawn Marie Looney from Stronghold Equine Equipment North Salem, NY - Stronghold Equine Equipment has confirmed their support of the American Gold Cup by joining the list of sponsors. The prestigious show started yesterday, September 12, and will run through September 16, with the famed $200,000 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition as the highlight event on Sunday. All of Stronghold Equine Equipment is retailed exclusively at Stronghold Equine Equipment and Tack,...

USEF Network to Air Five Featured Competitions at the 2012 Capital Challenge Horse Show

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc | Sep 13, 2012, 10:52 AM

John French was the champion of last year's WCHR Professional Finals. Tune in to see who wins this year! Upper Marlboro, MD – The Capital Challenge Horse Show, presented by The Gochman Family, is pleased to welcome SmartPak Equine as the presenting sponsor of the live streaming video for its 2012 competition. The 2012 Capital Challenge Horse Show will run September 29 through October 7 at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. The show will be streamed live in its...

Hunt Ltd Joins as Sponsor of American Gold Cup

by Carrie Wirth for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Sep 13, 2012, 10:02 AM

North Salem, NY - September 12, 2012 - Hunt Ltd has signed on to sponsor the legendary American Gold Cup, one of the world's most prestigious show jumping events, at its new home at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. The show started today, September 12,2012, and will run through September 16, 2012, with the famed $200,000 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition as the highlight event on Sunday. Hunt Ltd is a popular retailer of women's clothing, jewelry and...