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The American Shetland Pony Club Returns to Familiar Stomping Grounds for 2018 National Congress

by American Shetland Pony Club/US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 27, 2018, 12:30 PM

Morton, Ill. – The American Shetland Pony Club, Inc. (ASPC) National Congress kicks off Monday, July 30, at the National Equestrian Center in St. Louis, Mo. Celebrating 72 years, Congress is the ASPC’s longest-running show and the official national championship for all divisions of the ASPC, showcasing the best of the American Shetland Pony breed in the Classic, Foundation, and Modern sections. Every year, Congress provides a national platform for owners, breeders, amateurs,...

Ava Stearns and Bocelli Crowned Overall Grand Champion 3’6” of USEF Junior Hunter National Championship - West Coast

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 25, 2018, 1:42 PM

Del Mar, Calif. – Ava Stearns and Bocelli conquered the 2018 USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West Coast, earning the title of Overall Grand Champion in the 3’6” section with a final score of 257.6. Alexis Sokolov and Harvard Grad’s maiden trip to Junior Hunter Championship was successful as they were crowned Overall Grand Champion in the 3'3" section with a final score of 248.8. Ava Stearns and Bocelli (Captured Moment Photo) Ava Stearns (Chilmark,...

From Pillar to Post: Leaders Finish Strong as The Event at Rebecca Farm Comes to a Close

by Edited press release from The Event at Rebecca Farm press team | Jul 23, 2018, 1:19 AM

KALISPELL, Mont. - For the Broussard Family, The Event at Rebecca Farm is an opportunity to bring two of their favorite things together: the Kalispell community and the sport of eventing. "We're more than just horses," Event Organizer Sarah Broussard said as local families and competitors from near and far pass behind her on the Rebecca Farm show grounds. The Event at Rebecca Farm wrapped up on Sunday, closing out five days of food, family fun,and spectacular athletes - both the human and...

Area II Teams Dominate Cross-Country in Second Day of Competition at Adequan® FEI North American Youth Championships Presented by Gotham North

by Edited press release from The Event at Rebecca Farm press team | Jul 21, 2018, 9:54 PM

KALISPELL, Mont. - The long trek west is proving to be time well spent for young rider teams from Area II contending for the gold at the Adequan North American Youth Championships presented by Gothm North (NAYC) held this year at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Mont. The CICOY2* team and the CCIJ1* teams from Area II, which represents the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina, both finished cross-country today leading their respective divisions. In the...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Earns Silver at FEI Nations Cup™ Germany

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Classic Communications | Jul 21, 2018, 1:45 PM

Aachen, Germany – In a close contest with Germany, The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team earned the silver medal at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Germany on Saturday at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen. Under the leadership of Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover, the U.S. team of Laura Graves, Adrienne Lyle, Kasey Perry-Glass, and Steffen Peters produced a final score of 459.371, just 4.98 points behind the German team. FEI Dressage Nations Cup Prize Giving at CHIO Aachen (Photo...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Battles for Fourth at FEI Eventing Nations Cup CICO3* Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 21, 2018, 12:55 PM

Aachen, Germany – It was an uphill battle for the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team, however, their perseverance earned them fourth place at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup CICO3* Aachen. Led by Chef d’Equipe Erik Duvander, the U.S. team comprised of Will Coleman riding OBOS O’Reilly, Buck Davidson riding Carlevo, Lauren Kieffer riding Landmark’s Monte Carlo, and Kim Severson riding Cooley Cross Border ended on a score of 189.1. New Zealand earned gold with a score of 112.9...

International Levels Heat Up the Dressage Ring

by Edited press release from The Event at Rebecca Farm press team | Jul 20, 2018, 10:45 PM

Kalispell, Mont. - Frankie Thieriot-Stutes may have one of the best-known faces in eventing. As the leading personality for Ride On Video and a successful competitor in eventing’s international levels, Thierot-Stutes fronts coverage of numerous competitions within the sport, including The Event at Rebecca Farm’s live stream. Frankie Thieriot-Stutes rides Chatwin to the lead in the CCI3* dressage phase Photo courtesy of official event photographer, Shannon Brinkman Photography In...

Four-Footed "Professors" Partner with Young Riders at Adequan® FEI North American Youth Championships Presented by Gotham North

by Edited press release from The Event at Rebecca Farm press team | Jul 20, 2018, 1:44 AM

KALISPELL, Mont. - Sometimes the most important lessons come from an unexpected source. Such is the case for many of today's leading riders in the first day of competition at the Adequan FEI North American Youth Championships presented by Gotham North (NAYC), which is running concurrently with The 2018 Event at Rebecca Farm. The 2018 NAYC is host to a star-studded cast of equines and their young riders this year, featuring horses who have competed at eventing's highest levels of...

NetJets® U.S. Show Jumping Team Charged by Podium Energy Heading into FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ CSIO5* Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 18, 2018, 3:45 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The NetJets U.S. Show Jumping Team continues its preparation for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 when four shortlisted athletes compete in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*, part of the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen, on Thursday, July 19. Known as one of the most competitive and electrifying events around the circuit, Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland has given Margie Engle, Laura Kraut, Beezie Madden, and Devin Ryan the opportunity to add its...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Set for FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Germany at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 18, 2018, 3:14 PM

Lexington, Ky. – This week, The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team aims to earn top marks at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ Germany. Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover will lead the team of Laura Graves and Verdades, Adrienne Lyle and Salvino, Kasey Perry-Glass and Goerklintgaards Dublet, and Steffen Peters and Rosamunde at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen, July 19-22. Individual U.S. CDI4* big tour competitors Shelly Francis and Danilo, Ashley Holzer and Havanna 145, Olivia...