Wellington, FL- The International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center belonged to the future of the sport as Young Riders, Juniors and Child Riders went to task over beautifully built courses by Anthony D'Ambrosio. The first rounds of the three FEI Nations Cup competitions, which The U.S. Young Rider Team stood atop the podium (Sportfot) were being held as part of CSIO Wellington, were jumped during the windy afternoon session, with riders returning for a second round...

Beezie Madden and Simon (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - The jumping world descends on the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center for the 2013 CSIO Wellington, boasting four separate and exciting FEI Nations Cups. An entire spectrum of talent will be on display February 27-March 3, as Nations Cup competition is held at the Senior, Young Rider, Junior and Child Rider levels. On Friday, March 1, the best horses and riders from around the world take center stage in the International Arena for the...

Lexington, KY - The following teams and riders have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. in Nations Cup competition during CSIO Wellington, February 27-March 3. On Friday March 1, the Palm Beach International Equestrian Club in Wellington, FL will host some of the best horses and riders from across the globe as they vie for top honors in the $75,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by G&C Farm. While, on Saturday March 2, the International...

Kalvin Dobbs and Winde (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - Sunday's competition began in the morning with a win for 17-year-old Kalvin Dobbs, of Carmel, IN, aboard Treesdale Farms' Winde in the $15,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix. The class, presented by the Dutta Corporation in association with Guido Klatte, saw 39 entries jumping the course set by Bob Ellis. Nine went clear to advance to the jump-off, and Dobbs and Winde breezed through the short course in 41.928 seconds for the...

George "Joey" Gadd on his way to winning the Kentucky CVI3* Individual Male division (MacMillan Photography) Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce George "Joey" Gadd as the winner of the 2012 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award. Seventeen-year-old Gadd was selected from an outstanding group of youth representing their respective recognized breed and discipline affiliates from across the country. An avid vaulter from Saratoga, CA, he was nominated by...

Newlands and Portela Top Amateur-Owner Hunter Championships; Montross, Caslin, and Vale Are Best in Jumpers Washington, D.C. – Day two of the 2012 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) featured the presentation of championship honors in the professional and amateur-owner hunter divisions at Verizon Center in downtown Washington D.C. This year’s professional World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Scott Stewart continued his winning season with multiple division tricolors, the...

Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals Presentation. (Al Cook) Harrisburg, PA - Meg O'Mara of Rumson, NJ, bested a field of 257 junior riders to win the prestigious Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals, presented by Randolph College, at the 67th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Sunday. It was an emotional time for O'Mara. The announcer just finished naming Lillie Keenan of New York, NY, the Reserve Champion. When she realized that the Championship title was...

Abigail McArdle of the Zone 5 Team on Cosma 20. (Al Cook) Harrisburg, PA - The Zone 5 team captured the gold medal in the $15,000 Randolph College/USEF Prix de States Team Championship at the 67th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Friday evening. The team members were: Kalvin Dobbs of Tallahassee, FL riding Winde; Abigail McArdle of Barrington Hills, IL on Cosma 20; Lillie Ross of Wheaton, IL aboard Pako; and Catherine Tyree of Chicago, IL on Wetter. Following a modified Nation's...

Upper Marlboro, MD - The 2012 Capital Challenge Horse Show has concluded, with this year's show honoring the best horses and riders in the country. Show managers Oliver Kennedy and Billy Glass were proud to host one of the best competitions in the nation and thank their sponsors, exhibitors, and staff. In its 19th year, the Capital Challenge Horse Show sets itself apart with a distinct and unique focus on preeminent hunter competition. WCHR Professional Challenge In the $25,000 WCHR...

Sydney Hutchins and Gaudi. (Shawn McMillen Photography) Upper Marlboro, MD – Forty-one qualifiers contested this year's THIS National Children's Medal Finals. After the initial round, the top 10 returned for a second round. Thirteen-year-old Sydney Hutchins of Westlake Village, CA, led from start to finish on Gaudi, owned by Taylor Harris (who, coincidentally, is not related to the sponsor). She scored a 90.5 in the first round and an 86.7 in the second round for a winning total...