Lisa Goldman Flies to Second Consecutive Victory at Horse Shows by the Bay
Friday, July 26 2013
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The Illinois-based professional wins the $10,000 Positive Step Farm Open Jumper Welcome Prix at Flintfields Horse Park. Traverse City, MI – July 25, 2013 – Lisa Goldman took a chance. When she came around the corner to the last line in the jump-off of the $10,000 Positive Step Open Jumper Welcome Prix, she had a choice to
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Brittini Raflowitz Rides to an Emotional Win With Elios in the $5,000 GGT Footing Welcome Stake at Equifest I
Friday, July 26 2013
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Wayne, IL – July 25, 2013 – Accuracy was key for Brittini Raflowitz and Elios this afternoon during the $5,000 GGT Footing Welcome Stake at Equifest I. The pair out jumped all fellow contenders as the only ones to post a double-clear effort, eventually leading the victory gallop in the Lamplight Equestrian Center’s Grand Prix
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Professional Hunters Top Leader Board on First Day of Kentucky Summer Horse Show
Thursday, July 25 2013
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Lexington, KY – July 24, 2013 – Beautiful, sunny skies, inviting hunter courses and top levels of competition greeted riders at the Kentucky Horse Park for the first day of the Kentucky Summer Horse Show. The Green Hunters kicked off the competition in the Stonelea Ring, where Colleen Acosta and Kelley Farmer each earned blue
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Amanda Thomas Takes to the Top For Opening Day of Equifest I Professional Hunter Divisions
Thursday, July 25 2013
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Wayne, IL – July 24, 2013 – The Lamplight Equestrian Center grounds were immaculate as exhibitors gathered for Equifest I. Blue skies and a light breeze welcomed riders to the hunter ring as they took on the first day of courses. Of the competitors, Amanda Thomas rode four horses to the top of the rankings.
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Summer in the Rockies VI Wrap-Up: July 17-21 at the Colorado Horse Park
Thursday, July 25 2013
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Parker, CO – July 25, 2013 – The crown jewel of the Summer in the Rockies six-week series, the $50,000 Parker Adventist Hospital Grand Prix, was held on Saturday afternoon of Week VI. It was Military Day at the Colorado Horse Park, honoring and welcoming military and first responders to enjoy family activities and great
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Wellington’s Marc Ganzi, Nic Roldan Head U.S. Team Against Brits In Sunday’s Westchester Cup
Wednesday, July 24 2013
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WELLINGTON, FL-July 24, 2013—Longtime teammates Marc Ganzi and Nic Roldan head the U.S. team roster for Sunday’s Westchester Cup against England in Windsor Great Park’s Guards Polo Club in England. The oldest rivalry in U.S. polo history dating back to 1886 features one of the most coveted and prestigious Cups in the game. It
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Alltech National Horse Show Named a USEF Heritage Competition
Wednesday, July 24 2013
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Lexington, KY – July 24, 2013 – The Alltech National Horse Show announced today that it has been named an official USEF Heritage Competition. The legendary show made the successful move to its new home in Lexington, Kentucky in 2011. During the debut season at the Kentucky Horse Park, the show was named as the
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Fieldstone Summer Showcase Partners With Children’s Wish Foundation International As Official Charity Partner
Wednesday, July 24 2013
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Halifax, MA – July 22, 2013 – The anticipation is building as the Fieldstone Summer Showcase starting date is drawing closer. The two-week competition will return to the Fieldstone Show Park from August 14 – 24, 2013. In addition to the world-class competition, the Fieldstone Show Park is pleased to announce their alignment with the
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Weber Earns An Ultra-Good Finish at Beekbergen CAI-A4
Wednesday, July 24 2013
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Ocala, FL (July 23, 2013) – With his signature flourish in the dressage phase at the Beekbergen CAI-A4, July 18-21, in The Netherlands, nine-time U.S. national driving champion Chester Weber set an early lead (32.97) with an Ultra-good performance. As in Koos de Ronde’s Ultra, an 11-year-old KWPN gelding that Team Weber has had their eye on
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Beverley Widdowson named FEI Owner of the Year for second year running
Tuesday, July 23 2013
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Beverley Widdowson (GBR), owner of the 10-year-old bay stallion Big Star ridden by Olympic team gold medallist Nick Skelton, has been awarded the prestigious title of FEI Owner of the Year for the second year running by the FEI and the Jumping Owners Club. A year ago, Beverley Widdowson picked up the coveted owner’s
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