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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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Lisa Goldman Flies to Second Consecutive Victory at Horse Shows by the Bay
Friday, July 26 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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