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Kaitlin Campbell Claims Open Welcome at Vermont Summer Festival

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | Jul 15, 2011, 12:30 PM

Kaitlin Campbell and Rocky W won the $10,000 Five Seasons Open Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, at the Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Kaitlin Campbell won the $10,000 Five Seasons Open Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, July 15, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011....

Jam-Packed Jump-Off in $10,000 Welcome Prix at Horse Shows by the Bay

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Jul 15, 2011, 12:21 PM

Hannah Olson and Maximus (Katie Anich/PMG ). Traverse City, MI - With high temperatures forecast for the weekend, the Open Jumpers cooled off today with an invigorating $10,000 Welcome Prix at Horse Shows by the Bay. The second of four such events to grace the Grand Prix ring at Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, MI, this afternoon's competition was a fitting precursor to Sunday's $30,000 Open Jumper Grand Prix, as well as tomorrow's Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper competitions. A...

Chester Weber and His Four-In-Hand Team Capture First Place in Driving Phase at Aachen CHIO

by Jennifer Wood for USEF | Jul 14, 2011, 7:00 PM

Aachen, Germany - Team USA notched another win today at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO in Aachen, Germany. Chester Weber and his four-in-hand team won the second dressage test in driving. Weber handled the reins of Jane Clark's team - Para, Senate, Splash, and Uniek - in the dressage test, which was a rating competition for team classification. Weber competed as an individual for the United States, and he was given scores of 193, 203, 194, 196, and 193 from the judges. He and his team...

Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities Celebrates Sixth Anniversary at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

by Meg Schermerhorn/Classic Communications | Jul 14, 2011, 4:48 PM

Bridgehampton, NY – The Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities is proud to return to the Hampton Classic Horse Show (August 28 through September 4) to celebrate its sixth anniversary at the event. The classes for people with special needs, which will be held on Monday, August 29, are open to all riders with a documented disability and include three divisions–one for riders requiring the assistance of a leader, one for riders requiring a spotter at the beginner...

John French Leads an Impressive Group of Hunters at the Colorado Summer Circuit

by Christine DeHerrera/Equestrian Sports Promotions | Jul 14, 2011, 3:44 PM

John French and Crown Affair (Flying Horse Photography). Parker, CO — While the Grand Prix horses are always a big draw at any hunter/jumper show, the hunters are getting a lot of attention during the Colorado Summer Circuit. Show manager Pat Boyle not only has great prize money in every division, but he’s created a wonderful, lush platform for the course designers to develop classes that show off the athletic ability and beauty of some of the nation’s finest hunters....

Ramsay Hanson Dominates Hunter Competition at Vermont Summer Festival

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | Jul 14, 2011, 9:26 AM

Ramsay Hanson guided Old Fashioned to the Adult Amateur Hunter and the Adult Amateur Equitation championship titles during opening week of the Vermont Summer Festival. East Dorset, VT — Ramsay Hanson was a double champion in the hunter divisions, taking home the Adult Amateur Hunter and the Adult Amateur Equitation championship titles during opening week of the Vermont Summer Festival running July 6 to August 14 in East Dorset, VT. Hanson, 19, of Centerville, Massachusetts, won all four...

Success Early in Aachen!

by USEF Communications Department | Jul 14, 2011, 8:22 AM

After a successful start in the vaulting competition at CHIO Aachen the US has continued to collect top placings. Steffen Peters and Weltino’s Magic lead the US effort Wednesday winning the Prix St. Georges Test in the Preis der VUV - Vereinigte Unternehmerverbände Aachen. Jumping: Tuesday July 12: NETAACHEN-Preis 3rd: Laura Kraut and Dona Evita 6th: Beezie Madden and Amadora STAWAG-Preis 3rd: Laura Kraut and Teirra Wednesday July 13: Preis der StädteRegion Aachen in memoriam...

Steffen Peters and Weltino's Magic Win Prix St. Georges on Small Tour at CHIO Aachen

by Jennifer Wood for USEF | Jul 13, 2011, 5:17 PM

Aachen, Germany - Team USA continued their success at the CHIO Aachen with strong performances over the past two days. Steffen Peters and Weltino's Magic, owned by Jen Hlavacek, won the Preis der VUV-Vereinigte Unternehmerverbände Aachen. The class was the Prix St. Georges of the small tour, and the 9-year-old Westfalen gelding received judges' scores of 71.053, 73.553, 72.632, 75.000, and 70.658 for a total percentage of 72.579. USEF Dressage Technical Advisor Anne Gribbons...

U.S. Vaulting Team Posts Medal-Winning Results at CHIO Aachen

by Jennifer Wood for USEF | Jul 13, 2011, 9:40 AM

Aachen, Germany – July 10, 2011 – The U.S. Vaulting contingent posted fantastic results at this year's CHIO in Aachen, Germany, with a full complement of athletes. The “developing team” was made up of a mixture of seasoned veterans and vaulters new to performing at CHIO Aachen. The squad won two medals at the world's most competitive vaulting competition, and has had solid results through three days of classes. Mary McCormick gave a very impressive performance...

The USEF National Junior Hunter Championship – East Coast: The Return of the Event to Saugerties

by HITS Media | Jul 13, 2011, 8:54 AM

Danielle Cooper and Frank Madden enjoy a moment in the winner's circle after Amalfi and Cooper were named the 2009 Grand Champion (Lili Weik Photography). Saugerties, NY – Junior riders will make an anticipated return to Saugerties, NY, this summer to compete in the USEF National Junior Hunter Championship – East Coast. The three-day event will kick-off August 1 and entries must be post-marked by today. Young talent from all corners of the country will meet at the HITS-on-the-Hudson...