Madden and Mademoiselle Win Lafarge Cup

(SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): Families from all walks of life came out to Spruce Meadows on Friday to enjoy Presidents Choice Hot Dogs, Pepsi, and International-level sport on day three of the 2012 Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ Tournament. Although the Olympics aren’t on his mind, Kent Farrington (USA) continues to be a dominate force in

A Star-Spangled Kick-off to Horse Shows by the Bay Series

Traverse City, MI – July 4, 2012– Under beautiful blue skies and stunning summer sunshine, the Horse Shows By the Bay Hunter/Jumper equestrian festival kicked off today at the Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Michigan. Hosted each year in one of the nation’s premier vacation destinations, Horse Shows By the Bay welcomed a sold
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The Longines Royal International Horse Show (17-22 July)

Just days before the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, some of the best riders in the world will be at Hickstead for the Longines Royal International Horse Show – the official show of the British Horse Society. The world’s top eight showjumping nations will arrive at the All England Jumping Course in West

David Marcus Named to Canadian Olympic Team

Dressage Athlete to ride Chrevi’s Capital at London Olympics Calgary, Alberta – David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, was officially nominated to the Canadian Olympic Team for dressage in a Canadian Olympic Committee media announcement made July 5 in Calgary, Alberta.  Marcus and his horse, Chrevi’s Capital, owned by Deborah Miculinic, will compete in the dressage
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Opening Day at the Vermont Summer Festival

East Dorset, Vermont – The annual Vermont Summer Festival horse show officially opened on Wednesday, July 4, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, kicking off six weeks of top hunter and jumper competition. Running July 4 through August 12, 2012, the Vermont Summer Festival offers more than $750,000 in prize money, making it

Unbeatable Fellers and Flexible

(SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): The stars and stripes had a lot to celebrate at Spruce Meadows on the 4thof July during the first day of the 2012 Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ Tournament. The American’s started out on their roll with 17 year old Reed Kessler (USA) aboard Onisha, a 13 year old Warmblood mare. Kessler
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Patricia Griffith and Sienna Win $10,000 Johnson Horse Transportation USHJA International Hunter Derby

Devon, PA – July 1, 2012 –The final day of the first week of the Brandywine Valley Summer Series presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Service (THIS) concluded with the week’s highlight event, the $10,000 Johnson Horse Transportation USHJA International Hunter Derby. The final battle was between the Heritage Farm riders, with trainer Patricia Griffith taking

Ladies Dominate the Field in the $30,000 Red, White and Blue Classic Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, CA – June 30th, 2012 – It was déjà vu this afternoon as Josephina Nor-Lantzman (BRA) and Tina Di Landri went head to head in the jump-off for the $30,000 Red, White and Blue Classic Grand Prix. The first week of the series featured the $30,000 Blenheim Classic Grand Prix where both

Canada Day Celebrations at Spruce Meadows

(SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): A record crowd of over 13,000 fans came out to celebrate Canada Day at Spruce Meadows, while cheering on their favourite athletes during the 2012 Spruce Meadows ‘Canada One’ Tournament. Canada Day competition started off with the 1.50 meter West Canadian Cup, with 34 horse/rider combinations on the playing field. As

Best-Selling Author Tami Hoag’s Latest Thriller: Her Dressage Horse in the Ribbons in California

Wellington, FL (June 29, 2012) – New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag makes a living writing thrillers – and now Hoag has a thriller of her own. Two years ago Hoag purchased a young mare, Highlife’s Aria, and the mare has made her debut in the dressage ring and in typical Hoag style the