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Venezuela's Emanuel Andrade Heats Up Atlanta

by Starting Gate Communications | Jun 29, 2012, 8:21 AM

15-year-old Emanuel Andrade of Venezuela claimed the Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Championship title riding Black Pearl at the Atlanta Summer Classic II in Conyers, Georgia (Flashpoint Photography) Conyers, GA – 15-year-old show jumping sensation Emanuel Andrade of Venezuela added another championship title to his ever-growing resume, picking up the Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Championship at the Atlanta Summer Classic II held June 20-24 in Conyers, Georgia. Hot off his fourth...

Kent Farrington & Beezie Madden Start Well at Spruce Meadows "Canda One" Tournament

by Spruce Meadows | Jun 28, 2012, 10:39 PM

The pros were at it again for the first day of the 2012 Spruce Meadows ‘Canada One’ Tournament, with half a million dollars in prize money on the line though Sunday. The day started off well for Kent Farrington (USA). After going up against 46 horse/rider combinations in the 1.50 meter Cargill Cup, designed by Anthony D’Ambrosio Farrington emerged victorious. Nobody could catch the time set by Farrington and his 10 year old Dutch Warmblood mare, Venus. This is...

Paul Mathews and Carino Dominate Professional Hunters at Brandywine Valley Summer Series

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Jun 28, 2012, 1:10 PM

Paul Mathews and Carino won the Grand Champion Hunter title at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Devon, PA - The summer sun at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series horse shows presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) shone brightly over the Dixon Oval as Paul Mathews rode Carino to a dominating performance in the Second Year/High Performance Hunters. After claiming all five of the division's blue ribbon awards, the talented duo returned to ring to claim the...

High and Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Victories Go to Lillie Keenan at Brandywine Valley Summer Series

by AnLi Kelly-Durham for Phelps Media Group, Inc. | Jun 28, 2012, 9:21 AM

Lillie Keenan and Veronique win High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers at Brandywine Valley Summer Series (AnLi Kelly-Durham/PMG) Devon, PA - Wednesday afternoon at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series horse shows presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS), the Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers and the NAL/WIHS Child/Adult Jumper Classic were showcased in the Dixon Oval. Course designer Kenny Krome's challenging jumper tracks asked many questions of today's competitiors. Lillie Keenan...

USEF Weekend Preview June 27, 2012

by The USEF Communications Department | Jun 27, 2012, 4:23 PM

Major equestrian competitions attended by U.S. athletes, both domestic and overseas, are listed in this weekly preview. Please look below to find competition listings by discipline* and breed. We hope you will follow the competitions that most interest you, but check Equestrian Weekly on Monday for a report of any top finishes by U.S. Equestrians. Eventing Barbury Castle CIC3* June 28-July 1, Great Britain Jumping* *competitions within the USA will only be listed if they are FEI World Cup...

Professional Hunters Take Center Stage on Opening Day of Brandywine Valley Summer Series

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Jun 27, 2012, 4:08 PM

Paul Mathews and Carino swept the Second Year Green/High Performance Hunters at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series (Rebecca Walton/PMG) Devon, PA - Blue skies greeted competitors for the first day of the Brandywine Valley Summer Series horse shows presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS). The professional hunter divisions were the highlight in the Dixon Oval, where Patricia Griffith, Phoebe DeMott, Paul Mathews, and Sandy Ferrell all rode to top finishes with their talented mounts....

Saddle Seat World Cup Gala Canceled

by USEF Communications Department | Jun 27, 2012, 1:31 PM

The Saddle Seat World Cup Gala scheduled for Sunday, July 8 has been canceled due to an unforseen scheduling conflict. The silent auction that was to take place at the Gala will now take place throughout the week of the Lexington Junior League Horse Show. A barbeque to benefit the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team will be held at the Junior League Horse Show Grounds Friday, July 13th.

Ann Romney Awards Rebecca Hart and Lord Ludger 2012 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship Trophy at USEF Dressage Festival of Champions

by USPEA | Jun 27, 2012, 8:55 AM

Rebecca Hart receiving 2012 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship award from Ann Romney during the 2012 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions. (Susan J. Stickle) Gladstone, NJ - After earning the 2012 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship title on June 13, 2012, Rebecca Hart, 26, of Unionville, PA, and Lord Ludger, owned by Jessica Ransehousen, were invited back to the United States Equestrian Team Foundation's headquarters at Hamilton Farm. In front of a...

Watch the IEA National Equestrian Finals Live

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Jun 26, 2012, 6:32 PM

Wellington, FL - The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Western Finals will be streamed in real-time Thursday through Saturday (June 28-30) from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Watch over 200 IEA student-riders in action as they compete as part of the NRHA Derby. You can see the ribbon ceremonies, too. Visit the IEA website ( www.rideiea.org ) on Thursday, June 28 to see the competition schedule for the weekend. Log on to NRHAderby.com and select the arena (either COLISEUM LIVE WEBCAST or...

Saturday Night at Alltech National Horse Show to Benefit USET Foundation

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Jun 26, 2012, 6:23 PM

Lexington, KY - June 26, 2012 - The 2012 Alltech National Horse Show announced today that for the second year in a row, the Saturday evening performance will once again benefit the United States Equestrian Team Foundation. Following a successful debut last year, the second edition of the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky, is scheduled for October 30 through November 4, 2012. The show will once again be held at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. During the Saturday...