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IHSA Nationals 2016 Kentucky: The Four Most Exciting Days in College Riding

by IHSA | May 13, 2016, 11:47 AM

Fairfield, Conn. – To watch Tufts University senior Chase Boggio ride is to see the next generation of greatness in the making. The 2016 USEF Cacchione Cup champion opened his week at the Kentucky Horse Park for the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Championships with a win in Individual Open Fences and never stopped his chase for the most prestigious individual college riding title in North America until the last stride of a last work-off Shakespearean in its...

Devon Bridges and Amadeus Harmonize for the $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix Win

by Blenheim EquiSports | May 13, 2016, 11:27 AM

Devon Bridges and Amadeus (CapturedMomentPhotography.com) Del Mar, Calif. - After fifty entries galloped on course in the $25,000 Markel Insurance 1.40m Welcome Grand Prix, twenty negotiated the track without fault. Second to last to go in the jump-off, Devon Bridges and ACE Equestrian's Amadeus topped some of the nation's most talented and experienced riders for a sweet and emotional victory. FEI course designer Oscar Soberon (MEX) took on an interesting challenge in today's class,...

Great Competition and Special Events Conclude the 71st Annual Del Mar National Horse Show

by West Palms Events | May 9, 2016, 12:17 AM

Jenny Karazissis, Richard Spooner and Chris Pratt Take Home the Blues in Special Weekend Classes The historic Del Mar National Horse Show , May 3-8, 2016, held numerous special classes and events throughout the week of competition. A few of the classes and divisions held throughout the week include: Jenny Karazissis and Felix win the USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Del Mar National Horse Show Photo by Rick Osteen Photography World Champion Hunter Rider, North American Junior Young Rider...

Congratulations to Chris Pratt and Concorde on their Win in the $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar

by West Palms Events | May 8, 2016, 2:49 AM

Heiko Wahlers' Exhilarating Course Tested the Horse's and Rider's Skills and Provided Fun for the Crowd The Del Mar National Horse Show , May 3-8, 2016, always provides an exciting weekend of competition at the Del Mar Fairgrounds for exhibitors, sponsors, and owners. This year was no exception, with intense Richard Spooner and Chivas Z top 51 entries in the $25,000 Surfside Grand Prix Presented by iJump Sports Photo by Del Mar National Horse Show competition in the weekend's...

Mary Lisa Leffler and Bling Bling Shine Bright in $30,000 Rockbridge Grand Prix at Virginia Horse Center

by Phelps Media Group | May 3, 2016, 2:08 PM

Mary Lisa Leffler and Bling Bling (Teresa Ramsay Photography) Lexington, Va. - Mary Lisa Leffler and Bling Bling are kicking off the spring show season in winning form at the Virginia Horse Center. After earning a win in Ocala and a win in Atlanta, the duo can now add winning the $30,000 Rockbridge Grand Prix during the Lexington Spring Premiere to their growing list of accomplishments. Leffler and Bling Bling's double clear performance in the Saturday night's highlight event was strong...

Victoria Colvin and Austria 2 Leap to Victory in PonyUp Horse Treats $30,000 Grand Prix to Wrap Up ESP Spring III

by Equinium Sports Marketing | May 2, 2016, 1:44 PM

Victoria Colvin and Austria 2 (Mancini Photos) Wellington, Fla. – With the spectacular center arena of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center set to host Grand Prix competition for the final time in the first half of 2016, a field of 43 horses and riders tested their mettle over an elaborate course designed by Mexico’s Catsy Cruz. Headlined by PonyUp Horse Treats, a producer of sustainably farmed, all natural treats, the class marked the concluding premier international...

Jung Wins Second Consecutive Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover

by Classic Communications | May 1, 2016, 6:21 PM

Lexington, Ky., May 1, 2016 - Michael Jung of Germany became the second rider to win the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Rolex, on the same horse in two consecutive years by riding Michael Jung salutes his second consecutive Rolex watch as winner of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover. (Ben Radvanyi photo) Fischerrocana FST to a 13.3-point victory. His winning score (39.2) easily bested Lauren Kieffer on Veronica (52.5) and Maya Black on Doesn't Play...

Lauren Kieffer Wins the Land Rover 'Best Ride of the Day' at The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Land Rover

by Revolution Sports | Apr 30, 2016, 6:12 PM

- Land Rover Best Ride of the Day awards Land Rover Discovery Sport to top U.S. Cross-Country rider Lauren Kieffer - 2016 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event acts as official selection event for the U.S. Olympic Eventing Team (LEXINGTON, KY.) – April 30, 2016 – Lauren Kieffer, the top U.S. rider to complete the cross-country course closest to the optimum time without jumping penalties, won the “Land Rover Best Ride of the Day” and was presented with a 2016 Land Rover...

American Saddlebreds High Step into Devon Horse Show Spotlight

by Phelps Media Group | Apr 28, 2016, 10:18 AM

Ceil Wheeler competing at the 2015 Devon Horse Show and Country Fair (Brenda Carpenter) Devon, Pa. - The 120th Annual Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is set to get underway on May 26 and will continue through June 5, 2016, at the famed show grounds on the Main Line. Devon, which began in 1896 as a one-day show, is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the United States. The show is internationally recognized and globally respected. The rich history, style and ambiance of...

Competition, Awards, Team Spirit and Announcement of Next Year's National Finals Locations made for an exciting Fourth Day at the 2016 IEA National Finals

by Phelps Media Group | Apr 24, 2016, 7:35 PM

Overall Winner of the Holy Innocents' Horsemanship Test Award (Hunt Seat) Ariana Chinoporos from Belmont, Massachusetts, riding with North Gate Equestrians in Zone 1 (McKenzie Yates for IEA) Lexington, Ky. -The Team Competitions are well under way at the 2016 Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Finals. IEA Teams compete for points during team classes. The top six riders in each class accrue points for their team, and, at the end of the show, the Champion Hunt Seat and Western...