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Springer Sweeps Dressage at Rebecca Farm

by From the USEA | Jul 23, 2011, 8:48 AM

After a brief bone-chilling downpour early this morning at the Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana, the competition heated up on the first day of competition for the CIC3*, CCI2*, CIC2*, Advanced, Intermediate, a few Preliminary divisions, and the Training Three-Day. The chilly temperatures today made for some fresh horses, many of whom have been training in sweltering temperatures at their homes during the weeks prior to the competition. Many of the horses were a bit exuberant with the...

16-Year-Old Caitlin Ziegler Claims Win in Chantilly

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | Jul 22, 2011, 3:00 PM

Caitlin Ziegler, 16, won the 1.35m Prix Sports Equestres riding Butragenia for Artisan Farms LLC on Friday, July 22, in Chantilly, France (Photo: Sportfot). Chantilly, France – Caitlin Ziegler won her first competition in Chantilly, France, by claiming victory in the €2,500 Prix Sports Equestres held Friday, July 22. The 16-year-old from Mequon, WI, won the first class she competed in at the international show jumping event in France, guiding Butragenia to victory over 70 other...

Megan Young Returns to Claim $10,000 Betsey Johnson Open Welcome

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | Jul 22, 2011, 10:59 AM

Megan Young and Calvados won the $10,000 Betsey Johnson Open Welcome Stake at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, Vermont (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Megan Young of Mandarin, FL, guided Calvados to victory in the $10,000 Betsey Johnson Open Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, July 22, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6...

USEF Names Riders for CSIO Rotterdam

by USEF Communications Department | Jul 21, 2011, 11:45 AM

Lexington, KY- The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be represented by five show jumpers at the CSIO Rotterdam, which runs August 24-28, 2011 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Please click on any athlete or team name for more information about them. The following horse/rider combinations have been named in ranked order to represent the U.S. Beezie Madden and Coral Reef Via Volo (13-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare owned by Coral Reef Ranch) Laura Kraut and Cedric (13-year-old...

It’s a Tie in the $25,000 Full Meal Deal Grand Prix

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | Jul 21, 2011, 10:55 AM

Kyle King of Ocala, FL, and Cormick tied for the win in the $25,000 Full Meal Deal Grand Prix held during the Mid Summer Classic II in Calgary, Alberta (Jennifer Ward). Calgary, Alberta – Kyle King of Ocala, FL, and Ashley Jerome of Calgary, AB, tied to win the $25,000 Full Meal Deal Grand Prix held July 17 during the Mid Summer Classic II produced by Rocky Mountain Show Jumping at Anderson Ranch in Calgary, AB. Run in a unique format, the $25,000 Full Meal Deal Grand Prix sees...

Gentile Wins NRHA Intercollegiate Reining Championship

by Christa Morris/NRHA | Jul 20, 2011, 10:47 AM

Oklahoma City, OK - Twelve college-age riders competed in the 2011 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Collegiate Reining Championship during the recent NRHA Derby Show in Oklahoma City, OK. Jesse Gentile of The Ohio State University won the championship title and NRHA Lawson trophy with a score of 218. When asked what advice he would give young reiners, Gentile who rode Out Dun the Son from Gary Sanders of Steele, MO, said, “Have fun, and even though it’s (reining) is a lot...

The Evergreen Classic Benefit Horse Show Returns for a Historic 35th Year

by Liz Hilton, Washington Hunter-Jumper Foundation | Jul 20, 2011, 10:34 AM

Carnation, WA — The Evergreen Classic Benefit Horse Show is returning for a historic 35th year, August 10-14, at the Remlinger Farms Equestrian Park, alongside the Snoqualmie River in Carnation, WA. This event is the Northwest’s premier equestrian competition, featuring the region’s top hunter-jumper horses and riders, great food and family entertainment, and several special events throughout the week. The Evergreen Classic features six all-grass show rings, the 14 Hands VIP...

Prize List for New England's Fidelity Investments® Jumper Classic® Now Available in Print and Online

by Kendra Cecieta | Jul 19, 2011, 11:44 AM

Hampton Falls, NH -- The 2011 Fidelity Investments® Jumper Classic® Prize List is now in print and available online for riders and trainers who are headed to the show September 14-18 in Hampton Falls, NH. The virtual Prize List and online Entry Forms can be found under the riders link or at http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=75711&pre=1 New England's premier show jumping event, held each fall since 1989, the Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic was named one of the Top 25 of...

Silvio Mazzoni and Remonta Habano Capture the $40,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Culpeper Week III

by HITS Media | Jul 19, 2011, 11:33 AM

Silvio Mazzoni rides to victory aboard his own Remonta Habano in the $40,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix at HITS Culpeper (ESI Photography). . Culpeper, VA – Silvio Mazzoni of Leesburg, VA, and his own Remonta Habano captured their second Grand Prix victory at HITS this year by winning Sunday’s $40,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Culpeper. The duo also won the blue in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal...

Hampton Classic Horse Show to Hold a Food Drive in Support of Local Food Pantry

by Meg Schermerhorn/Classic Communications | Jul 19, 2011, 11:29 AM

Bridgehampton, NY - The 36th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, which returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 28–September 4, is sponsoring a food drive in support of the Sag Harbor Food Pantry. The online personal shopping service, mygofer.com, is lending its support as sponsor of the Drive. Spectators who present three or more nonperishable items at the entrance gate on Tuesday, August 30 or Wednesday, August 31 will be granted free admission to the show that day courtesy of mygofer.com....