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Champion Professional and Future Hunters Honored at 2012 Capital Challenge Horse Show
Thursday, October 04 2012
Upper Marlboro, MD – Eight championships were awarded today at the Capital Challenge Horse Show presented by The Gochman Family, honoring the best hunters in the country. Along with the Second Year Green Working and High Performance Hunter divisions, championships were given in five Future Hunter divisions and the Performance Hunters 3’6”. The Capital Challenge Horse
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The Humane Society of the United States Applauds Introduction of Federal Bill to End Rampant Abuse in Tennessee Walking Horse Competitions
Thursday, October 04 2012
Amendments to Horse Protection Act Would Eliminate Corrupt Industry Self-Policing Practices and Make Other Key Reforms WASHINGTON (Sept. 13, 2012)—The Humane Society of the United States commends Reps. Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., and Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., with original co-sponsors Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Jim Moran, D-Va., for introducing H.R. 6388, the Horse Protection Act Amendments of
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David Marcus Dominates CDI-W Dressage at Devon
Wednesday, October 03 2012
Devon, Pennsylvania – Canadian Olympian David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, won three grand prix tests to dominate CDI-W Dressage at Devon held September 27 to 30 in Devon, Pennsylvania. Riding his Olympic mount Chrevi’s Capital, Marcus took victory in the World Cup Qualifying Grand Prix and swept both the Grand Prix for Special and
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Hunters Set the Stage at Capital Challenge Horse Show
Tuesday, October 02 2012
Upper Marlboro, MD – October 1, 2012 – The Capital Challenge Horse Show kicked off hunter competition today at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center. Ten divisions had their opening classes, and the class winners were honored in presentations. While the more experienced horses competed indoors, the Future Hunters showed in the outdoor ring. The Capital
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Jonathan Wentz 1990-2012: A Young and Inspiring Para-Equestrian
Tuesday, October 02 2012
Jonathan Wentz 1990-2012: A Young and Inspiring Para-Equestrian Photos and Article by Lindsay Yosay McCall Please view the PDF of this press release here Richardson, TX – October 1, 2012 – The equestrian community grieves today as we remember Jonathan Wentz who passed away over the weekend at the young age of 21. Jonathan was a
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Lillie Keenan Wins North American Junior Equitation Championship at Capital Challenge Equitation Weekend
Monday, October 01 2012
Upper Marlboro, MD – September 30, 2012 – The Capital Challenge Equitation Championship Weekend, presented by Bigeq.com, hosted three equitation finals today, starting with the North American Junior Equitation Championship, in which Lillie Keenan took home the big win on Clearway, owned by Heritage Farm. Sydney Hutchins was victorious in the Taylor Harris Insurance Services
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Dressage at Devon Day 6: Freestyle, Juniors and Much More Conclude the Final Day of the 2012 Dressage at Devon
Monday, October 01 2012
September 30, 2012 (Devon, PA) – Much of the concluding day at Dressage at Devon was composed of Freestyle classes – from the FEI Junior Freestyle to the FEI Intermediare Freestyle CDI W. The afternoon also featured the FEI Olympic Grand Prix Special CDI W. Up and Coming Talent Alexandra Reid, a 20 year-old
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Megan MacPherson Rides to Victory in North American Junior Flat Equitation Championship to Kick Off Capital Challenge Equitation Weekend
Sunday, September 30 2012
Upper Marlboro, MD – September 29, 2012 – The Capital Challenge Horse Show opened up competition today at the Show Place Arena. This is the first day of the Capital Challenge Equitation Championship Weekend, presented by Bigeq.com. The Capital Challenge Horse Show runs through Sunday, October 7. The North American Junior Flat Equitation Championship is
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Dressage at Devon Day 4: Performance Classes
Saturday, September 29 2012
Dressage at Devon Day 4: Performance Classes September 28, 2012 (Devon, PA) Friday was the first full day of performance classes plus wonderful exhibitions by Aussie horseman Guy McLean and the Delaware Valley Combined Training Association Quadrille. “Remember Hope; this is your dream to do dressage at Devon,” said Guy McLean to his
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Simply Nymphenburg Named Grand Champion FEI 6 Year Old in Young Horse Finals with an 80.02% During Dressage at Devon
Friday, September 28 2012
Devon, PA (September 28, 2012) – Simply Nymphenburg, a striking 17.2 Hanoverian gelding, outshone the competition in the 6-Year-Old division in the FEI Young Horse Finals at Dressage at Devon, taking the Grand Champion title with an impressive score of 80.60%. Ridden and trained by Dr. Cesar Parra of Piaffe Performance Farm and owned by
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