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Pessoa and HH Palouchin Keep Winning Streak Going in $32,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Classic

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | Mar 15, 2012, 9:00 AM

Rodrigo Pessoa and HH Palouchin (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - There were three competitive classes in the International Arena on the opening day of week 10 of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival. Starting out the day was another win for Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and HH Palouchin, owned by Double H Farm, in the $32,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Classic. Following that, another familiar face in the winners circle, Laura Chapot entered again and won the $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m speed class with...

Record Donation to Bryn Mawr Hospital from Devon Horse and County Fair

by Sara Cavanagh for the Devon Horse Show & County Fair | Mar 14, 2012, 9:13 PM

Devon, PA — Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, which benefits the Bryn Mawr Hospital, has donated over $14 million, and last year another record donation was made to the Hospital. The 2011 show generated a record donation of $402,000 for the Hospital that will be used for a variety of much needed equipment including two Cardiac Catheterization Lab Fast Track Holding Bays, a pediatric anesthesia monitoring and gas system and a SonoSite ultrasound machine. Thousands of volunteers work...

Updated Schedule for the 2012 Show Jumping European Young Rider and Junior Rider Tour

by USEF Communications Department | Mar 14, 2012, 5:17 PM

Lexington, KY -The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has updated the competition schedule for the 2012 Show Jumping European Young Rider Tour. Additionally, up to two individual Junior Riders will contest the same competitions on the Junior Rider Tour. The 2012 Show Jumping European Young and Junior Rider Tour will consist of the following competitions: CSIOY and CSIOJ Bonheiden (BEL): May 17-20, 2012 CSIOY and CSIOJ Reims (FRA): May 31-June 3, 2012 CSIOY and CSIOJ Hagen (GER): June...

WPCSA 2012 AGM Announcements and Fundraisers

by Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America | Mar 14, 2012, 5:12 PM

The Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America held its 2012 Annual General Meeting over the weekend of February 24-26, 2012 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Society members from across the United States enjoyed wonderful accommodations and excellent service at the Embassy Suites in this beautiful area. A packed-full agenda began on Thursday of that week and included such events as Society Board, business and committee meetings, informative clinics for all ages, award banquets and presentations, a field...

WPCSA 2012 AGM Award Presentations

by Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America | Mar 14, 2012, 4:52 PM

The Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America held its 2012 Annual General Meeting over the weekend of February 24-26, 2012 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Society members from across the United States enjoyed wonderful accommodations and excellent service at the Embassy Suites in this beautiful area. A packed-full agenda began on Thursday of that week and included such events as Society Board, business and committee meetings, informative clinics for all ages, award banquets and presentations, a field...

USEF Weekend Preview March 14, 2012

by USEF Communications Department | Mar 14, 2012, 3:56 PM

Major Equestrian competitions attended by US 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 the USEF Week in Review on Monday for a report of any top finishes by US Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only FEI competitions within the USA and international FEI competitions in...

The Dressage Foundation is Now Accepting Applications for Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence

by Jenny Johnson for The Dressage Foundation | Mar 14, 2012, 2:34 PM

The Dressage Foundation is now accepting applications from U.S. dressage breeders who want to continue their education in the United States or overseas. The Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence, established at The Dressage Foundation in 2011 by Abbey Henderson, provides financial assistance to breeders to pursue educational opportunities related to breeding that will advance their careers, promote sound breeding practices and further enhance the quality of U.S.-bred dressage horses....

Mette Rosencrantz Conducts Successful Clinic for Para-Equestrians

by Lindsay McCall for USPEA | Mar 14, 2012, 9:49 AM

Holly Bergay aboard Rubino Bellissimo with Mette Rosencrantz (Lindsay McCall) Del Mar, CA - As the Del Mar Horse Park began to clear of flower boxes and white arena borders, Para-Equestrian Dressage riders prepared for a hands-on clinic with Mette Rosencrantz. Each rider was given 45 minutes with Mette allowing a large amount of time to work on short-term and long-term goals. During each session riders demonstrated specific parts of their tests that they performed during the 2012 Rancho...

International Riders Return to Global Dressage Festival For $15,000 Wellington Dressage Classic CDI***

by Jamie Saults for Global Dressage Festival | Mar 14, 2012, 9:30 AM

Ashley Holzer of Canada and Pop Art (Susan J. Stickle) Wellington, FL - International riders will once again be featured at the $15,000 Wellington Dressage Classic CDI***, presented by the Chesapeake Dressage Institute, to be held March 15-18 at the Global Dressage Festival (GDF) Stadium in Wellington, Fl. Riders from the United States and several nations including: Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, and Germany will be competing. The FEI Grand Prix Freestyle class will once again be...

Aiken Training Sessions March 13-16

by USEF Eventing Department | Mar 13, 2012, 3:39 PM

Tuesday Mar 13th at Mohapah 1051 Clear Creek Ct. w/ Lauren Hough 0900 Boyd 0930 Phillip 1000 Boyd 1030 Phillip 1100 Boyd 1130 LUNCH 1200 Boyd 1230 Jan/Jennie 1315 Will F 1415 Becky 1445 Will F 1515 END Wed. Mar 14th w/ Lauren Hough 0900 Becky 0930 Phillip 1000 Boyd 1030 Phillip 1100 Lynn/Kristin 1145 LUNCH 1215 Jan/Jennie 1300 Kendyl/Megan 1345 END Thurs Mar 15th w/ CMP 0800 Phillip 0845 Boyd 0930 Phillip 1015 Boyd 1100 Will C 1145 LUNCH 1215 Will C 1245 Jan 1330 Lynn 1415 Maris 1500 Kristin...