Lexington, KY - The United States will have strong representation in Germany for the 2011 FEI World Cup Finals (April 27-May 1), with 20 of the country's best riders ready to leave their mark on Leipzig. For the first time the World Cup Finals in dressage, driving, jumping and vaulting will all be held under one roof, with the US sending competitors to vie for top honors in the dressage and jumping. The US will also use the Leipzig Exhibition Hall to showcase up-and-coming jumping riders in...

For schedules, specifications and entry forms for our 2011 summer shows, click here : Blenheim June Classic I - June 8 - 12 Blenheim June Classic II - June 15 - 19 Blenheim June Classic III - June 22 - 26 Blenheim Red, White & Blue Classic - June 29 - July 3 FEATURING... JUMPERS: $120,000 in Grand Prix prize money 2011 Zone 10 North American Young Rider Selection Trial (Week 1) $5,000 Open Jumper Classic (Week 2) $5,000 1.35M Jumper Classics (Weeks 2-4) $5,000 Jr-A/O Jumper Classics (Weeks...

The entries in principle for the inaugural FEI Reining World Final, which will be held in exactly one month’s time on May 21, 2011, at the renowned equestrian facility of Bökeberg, just outside of Malmö, Sweden, are the strongest in the sport’s history. Reiners from 20 nations will be vying for the coveted title of FEI Reining World Champion and the $100,000 prize pot. The nations intending to field athletes are Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark,...

Traverse City, MI - Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc., is pleased to announce that the official prize list to the Dressage by the Bay Summer Series is now available to view online at www.horseshowsbythebay.com. The two back-to-back USDF Level 3 rated shows are being held at Flintfields Horse Park in scenic Traverse City, MI, this summer from June 30-July 2, 2011, and are the only rated dressage shows in Northern Michigan. Judges include Joan Maccartney (S), Adrienne Pot (S), William Solyntjes (S,...

Quentin, PA — The St. Christopher’s Horse Show, which was awarded the '2010 Horse Show of the Year' Award by the Pennsylvania Horse Show Association (PHSA), boasts an exciting schedule of hunter-jumper competition for riders of all ages and skill levels. The St. Christopher’s Horse Show returns to Pennsylvania’s picturesque Lebanon Valley region at the historic Quentin Riding Club in Quentin, PA, May 11-15, 2011. "We are very excited to offer our exhibitors a...

Badminton, UK - A trio of British girls head the leaderboard after the Dressage phase at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR), the first leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2011. Ruth Edge (GBR), in pole position with the excellent score of 33.3 penalties on the 17-year-old Two Thyme, winner at Luhmühlen in 2007, is no stranger to the limelight in this phase – indeed, she regularly wins national titles in this discipline. “There’s always a lot of pressure on...

Driving At the Southern Pines CDE in North Carolina, six advanced divisions gave the U.S. drivers plenty of opportunity to hone their skills for some o f the 2011 FEI World Driving Championships. In the Advanced Single Pony Divisions, Australia's Janelle Marshall won but USA's Maggie Sullivan was second and Doris Leacy was third. In the Advanced Pair Pony division, Wendy O'Brien scored a victory over Jennifer Matheson which came down to a close competition in the cones. O'Brien...

Lexington, KY - All 84 horses presented at the first Horse Inspection at the 2011 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials were accepted by the Ground Jury without incident. This includes three American horses: Mandiba, BallyNoe Castle RM and The Good Witch. With their riders, Karen O'Connor, who contested her first Badminton in 1979, Buck Davidson, whose father Bruce was the first U.S. winner in 1995 and Jennifer Wooten-DaFoe who looks to cross Badminton off the list of CCI4*s to complete...

Sarah Scheiring and Landino on course in the Level 7 Jumpers. (ESI Photography). Culpepper, VA — It’s official. The grass is freshly cut, the flags are flying high and the sponsor banners are lining the grounds, as show jumping is underway with the Commonwealth National at HITS Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, VA. “We have been here every week for as long as I can remember,” said trainer Peter Foley. “With the diverse schedule of classes and its convenient...

Wednesday dawned sunny and warm, couldn’t have asked for better horse show weather. Reports are that rain showers are on their way over the weekend… we're all hoping they hold off! Day two of Rolex week saw the Grand Prix Special for the Kentucky Cup CDI3*, four US riders contested the field of 16 returning after yesterday’s Grand Prix. Jane Hannigan and Maksymillian were the first US combination to top the leader board with a score of 67.375%. Shawna Harding and Come On...