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FEI European Pony Championships 2013
Tuesday, July 30 2013
Lausanne (SUI), 29 July 2013 Peters steals the limelight as brilliant British take four-time gold; team double for Germany while Ireland clinches individual Jumping title By Louise Parkes British riders dominated the podium at the FEI European Pony Championships 2013 in Arezzo, Italy where Phoebe Peters created a sensation when storming to victory in both
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Quebec Original World Cup: Irishman Andrew Bourns in First Place
Monday, July 29 2013
Bromont, Quebec – July 28, 2013 – The International Bromont ended this Sunday July 28th with Irishman Andrew Bourns’ stunning victory in the Quebec Original World Cup qualifying event, at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park. The course, designed by world renowned Leopoldo Palacios (VEN), comprised thirteen obstacles for sixteen efforts, with a time allowed
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David Beisel and Ammeretto Taste Sweet Victory in $30,000 D-Braider Cherry Capital Classic Grand Prix
Monday, July 29 2013
They post their first grand prix victory together during the finale of the 2013 Horse Shows by the Bay Series. Traverse City, MI – July 27, 2013 -David Beisel and Ammeretto saved their best for last. After winning the first class they contested during the 2013 Horse Shows by the Bay Series on July 4, they
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Stephanie Novas and Amyra R Claim $10,000 1.40m Open Jumper Stake Triumph at Equifest I
Monday, July 29 2013
Wayne, IL – July 27, 2013 – The applause and excitement could be heard resounding throughout the Lamplight Equestrian Center this afternoon as the $10,000 1.40m Open Stake got underway in the Grand Prix Ring. It was the fourth day of Equifest I, and the nation’s top riders gathered to show under the blue skies
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Shane Sweetnam and Fineman Soar to $50,000 Rood & Riddle Grand Prix Victory at Kentucky Summer Horse Show
Monday, July 29 2013
Lexington, KY – July 27, 2013 – The Rolex Stadium was full of excited spectators as they gathered on Hats Off Day to watch the country’s top horse and riders compete during the $50,000 Rood & Riddle Grand Prix. The international riders gave them exactly what they were looking for: an exciting tiebreaker between five-horse
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Hats Off to Sarah Sturges in Amateur-Owner Hunters at Kentucky Summer Horse Show
Sunday, July 28 2013
Lexington, KY – July 27, 2013 – Running in conjunction with today’s competition at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show is the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hat’s Off Day, a special celebration of the horse and it’s impact on the state of Kentucky. Sarah Sturges had extra reason to celebrate, as she and her horse One Shot
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Molly Mcadow and Barina Claim $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Victory at Equifest I
Saturday, July 27 2013
Wayne, IL – July 26, 2013 – It was a day to remember for Molly Mcadow as she laid down the winning rounds during the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. The Lamplight Equestrian Center was packed with exhibitors and spectators for the third day of Equifest I, and although the skies were gray and torrents
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National entries soar at Hickstead
Saturday, July 27 2013
Organisers at the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead have reported record numbers of entries for its two flagship shows – the British Jumping Derby Meeting in June and the Longines Royal International Horse Show (30 July – 4 August). All of the classes in all of the rings for next week’s show are
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Jill Knowles and Molly Sewell Earn Kentucky Summer Horse Show Championships
Friday, July 26 2013
Lexington, KY – July 25, 2013 – In English the phrase “c’est si bon” translates to “it’s so good.” It’s a fitting name for a horse who’s Performance 3’6″ Hunter rounds today at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show were ‘so good.’ Jill Knowles and C’est Si Bon claimed the blue ribbon in the Performance 3’6″
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International Bromont 2013 Grand Prix: Kochetova Double Winner
Friday, July 26 2013
Bromont, Quebec – July 21, 2013 -The second week of the International Bromont ended today, July 21, with Russian Liubov Kochetova winning the 1m60 Grand Prix. Before a crowd of horse lovers and fans of equestrian sports, twenty-three pairs competed on a courseby FEI 4* course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA). For this event, offering
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