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Treddenick Gallops to Win in $31,000 International Open Jumper Victory at 53rd Washington International Horse Show

by Jennifer Wood Media Inc. | Oct 27, 2011, 3:44 PM

Sarah Tredennick and Vigaro. Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Washington, D.C. - The 53rd Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) continued today with classes for jumpers. The International Open Jumpers had two classes, and Sarah Tredennick of Denver, CO, rode Vigaro to the win in the $31,000 International Open Jumper Jump-off class. Todd Minikus and Sweetheart wowed the crowd in their Uncle Sam costume and cleared the Georgetown Cupcake Joker fence to win the $20,000 International Open Jumper...

2011 Pan American Games LIVE Blog for Nations Cup Jumping

by Joanie Morris | Oct 27, 2011, 10:18 AM

Follow up what is going on at the 2011 Pan American Games with up to the minute information below. <a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=68b6dfd206" _cke_saved_href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=68b6dfd206" >Pan American Games Nations...

Eventing Madness and Jumping Begins

by Joanie Morris | Oct 27, 2011, 10:00 AM

The jumpers arrived in the middle of eventing madness and their horses (who all fly regularly) traveled like stars. Lizzy Chesson and George Morris went to team processing and picked up all of their stuff (and the grooms) so that they could jump at Harrisburg and come in on Monday. It is still a mystery how she managed so many suitcases, but luckily the USOC people are super helpful and always have bodies where every necessary. About Half of the Bags that Lizzy Brought from Houston The eventers...

U.S. Jumpers Lead Team and Individual at 2011 Pan American Games

by Joanie Morris | Oct 26, 2011, 8:53 PM

GUADALAJARA, Mexico – The U.S. Show Jumping Team got off to the start they were looking for at the 2011 Pan American Games, leading after the first leg on a converted score of 2.90 penalties. Mexico sits second on a score of 3.26, with Brazil third on a score of 7.61. Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, NY) led the effort, flying to the lead on Coral Reef Via Volo in a lightning-quick time of 77.53 seconds. Riding fourth for the American team, the two-time Olympic Gold medalist lived up to her...

The Marshall & Sterling League Mid-West Finals Crown Champions at the Lamplight Equestrian Center

by HITS Media | Oct 26, 2011, 4:17 PM

WAYNE, IL - The Marshall & Sterling League Mid-West Finals were held September 13-18 at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois. This regionally-located Final took place during the Showplace Fall Classic and featured a total of 92 hunter, jumper and equitation riders. Child riders have been the cornerstone of the Marshall & Sterling League since its inception as they compete all year for a chance to show at the Finals. The $2,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s...

Scott Stewart and Garfield are Grand Hunter Champions at the 53rd Washington International Horse Show

by Jennifer Wood Media Inc. | Oct 26, 2011, 4:00 PM

Scott Stewart and Garfield. Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Washington, D.C. - The 53rd annual Washington International Horse Show continued hunter competition for professional and amateur riders today, and a multitude of championship coolers, shining trophies, and fluttering ribbons were awarded. Scott Stewart of Flemington, NJ, rode Alexandra Crown's Garfield to the Grand Hunter Championship. Stewart was also named the Leading Hunter Rider after he won four tricolor ribbons. Becky Gochman of...

U.S. Show Jumping Team Draws Eighth of 12 Teams at 2011 Pan American Games

by Joanie Morris | Oct 25, 2011, 11:38 PM

Jumping is the final of the three equestrian disciplines to be contested at the 2011 Pan American Games. The U.S. Equestrian Federation has had insurmountable success thus far (winning two Team Gold and five Individual medals in Dressage and Eventing) and looks to keep the streak alive at the Guadalajara Country Club. They have drawn eight of the 12 teams contesting for the Pan American Games podium and the First Individual Qualifier takes place Wednesday afternoon at 2 PM Central Time. The U.S....

2011 USEF National Eventing Championships Results

by USEF Eventing Department | Oct 25, 2011, 1:14 PM

2011 USEF National CCI1* Eventing Championships 2011 USEF National CCI1* Eventing Championship 2011 USEF National Amateur Eventing Championship 2011 USEF National Junior Eventing Championship 2011 USEF National 19-21 Year Old Eventing Championship

Show Jumping Team Aims to Continue U.S. Success at 2011 Pan American Games

by Joanie Morris | Oct 24, 2011, 9:00 PM

GUADALAJARA, Mexico – The U.S. Show Jumping Team will be looking to make it a Team Gold medal sweep at the 2011 Pan American Games after both the Dressage and Eventing topped the medal podium earlier in the competition. They got off to a great start Monday, presenting five fit and sound horses at the jog. Under the guidance of Chef d'Equipe George Morris and under the care of veterinarian Dr. Tim Ober, farrier Todd Meister and physiotherapist Janus Marquis, all five horses were...

Dr. Tim Ober on his Role as Jumping Team Veterinarian

by Joanie Morris | Oct 24, 2011, 7:48 PM