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FEI Pony Dressage Rider Bebe Davis Wraps Up A Record Breaking Dressage Season

by JRPR, Inc. | Apr 11, 2012, 9:17 AM

Poldy 10 and Barbara (Bebe) Davis earned the record breaking score of 75.987% twice in the FEI Pony Individual Test (Susan J. Stickle) Wellington, FL – Barbara (Bebe) Davis, a 14-year-old dressage rider who competes in the FEI Pony Division, has wrapped up an amazing winter show season with her two ponies, Poldy 10 and Bohdjan. While she may not be old enough to drive a car, Davis was still able to pilot her equine partners into the winner’s circle time and time again while...

Katie Dinan Named 2012 Maxine Beard Award Winner by USET Foundation

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Apr 9, 2012, 1:43 PM

Gladstone, NJ - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce that Katie Dinan of New York, NY, has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the Maxine Beard Show Jumping Rider Award. Dinan received the Maxine Beard Award trophy at the American Invitational on April 7, 2012, at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The selection was based on Dinan's competitive record and future potential to represent the United States in international competition. The award provides...

The 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Awards Circuit Championships

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | Apr 9, 2012, 9:10 AM

The overall L&L series winner, Alissa Kinsey and Jack Mitich, Director of Equestrian Sales & Services for World Development Group, title sponsor of the Series in 2012. Alissa was able to choose from a Saddle from Custom Saddlery or two European stall fronts from World Development Group. (Anne Gittins Photography) Wellington, FL - Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) is proud to congratulate all of the Circuit Champions for the 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival. The 2012...

Horse Shows by the Bay Increases Jumper Prize Money and Welcomes New Sponsors

by Weinberg Harris & Associates | Apr 9, 2012, 8:57 AM

Traverse City, MI - Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc., is excited to announce an increase in prize money for the High and Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classics during Series II and Series III of the 2012 Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival. Thanks to additional sponsor support, each classic will now include an increased purse of $12,000 and $7,500, respectively, offering riders an even greater opportunity to earn fabulous prize money and points toward year-end awards. Additional money has...

Mario Deslauriers and Cella Capture 2012 $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational presented by G & C Farm

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Apr 8, 2012, 8:00 AM

Mario Deslauriers stood proud and center on the winner's podium as Molly Ashe-Cawley was presented with the silver medal, and Beezie Madden took home the bronze. The three provided the only double-clear efforts of the night, taking the top spots on the leaderboard. (V.Valenti/The Book LLC) Tampa, FL - It was a night of nail-biting excitement as 32 of the nation's top riders went head-to-head in the 2012 $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational presented by G & C Farm at Raymond James...

CBS Sports Network Will Broadcast Equestrian Events during Primetime April 10th and April 17th

by The USEF Communications Department | Apr 7, 2012, 1:34 PM

Lexington, KY - Over 45 Million viewers will have the chance to watch world class show jumping in their living rooms this coming Tuesday, April 10th when CBS Sports Network broadcasts the FEI Nations Cup at 8pm ET. The event, which was held on March 2nd, features the world's best equestrian jumpers representing their countries in an exciting team competition. Ten countries fielded teams of four riders this year including the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Germany and Ireland. The...

ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship Win Goes to Hanna Marco at Tournament of Champions

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Apr 6, 2012, 10:21 AM

Tampa, FL - Riders demonstrated their proficiency in the equitation classes at the Tampa Equestrian Festival's Tournament of Champions today. Earning the top accolade in the ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship class was Hanna Marco on Careman. Testing Jose Gamarra's equitation course to first place in the Pessoa USEF Hunt Seat Medal was Morgan Ward riding Blitz DU Maris. In the Amateur-Owner Hunters Robin Swinderman earned two blues for her efforts aboard INXS. The ASPCA Maclay course, by...

Claudia Billups and Quick N Easy Win $10,000 American Invitational Stake Welcome Presented By CWD at Tournament of Champions

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Apr 6, 2012, 9:00 AM

Claudia Billups and Quick N Easy earn the victory during the $10,000 American Invitational Stake Welcome Presented By CWD at the Tournament of Champions. Billups earned both top spots with her mounts as the only rider to successfully master the first round course. (Kendall Bierer/PMG) Tampa, FL - It was a muddy morning as the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center welcomed numerous horses to the third day of the Tournament of Champions. Luckily, the jumpers were able to dodge the effects of the inclement...

Christopher Hickey and Balissa HTF Take Top Score Once More at Global Dressage Festival National 2 Horse Show

by Equestrian Sport Productions | Apr 5, 2012, 4:22 PM

Christopher Hickey and Balissa HTF (Susan J. Stickle) Wellington, FL - Christopher Hickey of Colora, MD and Hilltop Farm's Balissa HTF took top honors once again at the Global Dressage Festival National 2 Horse Show on Thursday. Hickey and the Hanoverian mare received the highest score of 74.516% in the USEF First Level Test 3 - Open at the Stadium show grounds of the Global Dressage Festival (GDF). The reserve high score was awarded to Jennifer Griger of Wellington, FL on Delhia with 71....

Nine U.S. Jumping Riders Head to the 2012 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final

by USEF Communications Department | Apr 5, 2012, 2:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be well represented at the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final April 17-22 as nine American show jumpers will head to 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands for the 2012 Final. After 30 World Cup Qualifying Events throughout the 2011-2012 season the following riders have qualified in this order in their respective Leagues: East: Margie Engle (Wellington, FL) will ride Gladewinds, Griese, Garber, and Hidden Creek Farm's Indigo Indigo...