A Sidelines Blog Sponsored by Blenheim Equisports
 |
 |
Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival re-take world number one slot
Thursday, August 08 2013
Adelinde Cornelissen (NED) and the 16-year-old Jerich Parzival will be heading to the Blue Hors FEI European Dressage Championships, part of the ECCO FEI European Championships, in Herning (DEN) later this month as world number one. The Dutch rider and her striking chestnut KWPN gelding now lead the FEI World Dressage Rankings by 97
- Published in General
Northwind Marin, Show Me Love, and Yes It’s True Receive Green Pony Hunter Championship Titles at Day Two of 2013 US Pony Finals
Thursday, August 08 2013
Lexington, KY – The first championship titles of the US Hunter Pony Championship presented by Sallee Horse Vans were claimed Wednesday as the Green Hunter ponies completed their final phase of competition in the 2013 US Pony Finals. The judging panel of Chance Arakelian, William Sparks, and Jeff Wirthman assessed the hunter ponies in the
- Published in General
2013 WIHS Prize List now available online!
Thursday, August 08 2013
Washington International Horse Show CSI 3* Increases Prize Money for 2013 Tuesday Evening to Highlight High Performance Hunters Prize List Featuring Other Enhancements Now Available Online Washington, DC – July 19, 2013 – The 55th Washington International Horse Show CSI 3* (WIHS) is pleased to announce an increase in the prize money awarded this
- Published in General
It’s Not Too Late to Qualify for the 2013 Washington International Horse Show Championships!
Wednesday, August 07 2013
WASHINGTON – July 31, 2013 – As competition heats up around the country this summer, the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) would like to remind competitors that there are still many opportunities for horses and riders to earn points for the 2013 year-end championships. The WIHS qualifying period runs from shows starting on or after
- Published in General
SBS Farms Cleans Up HITS-on-the-Hudson With Numerous Championships
Tuesday, August 06 2013
Saugerties, NY – August 6, 2013 – The team at SBS Farms, Inc. is gearing up for the 2013 Pre-Green Incentive Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. But before they make they trek to the Bluegrass State, they stopped at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, NY, to make a final impression. Jennifer Alfano
- Published in General
Children of the Americas Dressage Invitational Wrap Up
Tuesday, August 06 2013
Last weekend sixteen riders from eight countries came to Bear Spot Farm in Concord, MA for the Children of the Americas Dressage Invitational (CADI) to benefit the Bear Spot Foundation for Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy. Held every year, CADI gives riders age 12-14 the opportunity to represent their countries, develop their horsemanship and make new friendships.
- Published in General
Ben Maher makes history one year on from Olympic glory
Monday, August 05 2013
One year ago Ben Maher began his London 2012 Olympic campaign, jumping for the first time in the spectacular Greenwich arena as part of a team that would soon claim gold for Great Britain. Twelve months on to the day, Ben claimed his first victory in the historic Longines King George V Gold Cup at
- Published in General
Jordan MacPherson Claims $35,000 CSI2* RAM Equestrian Grand Prix at Caledon Equestrian Park
Monday, August 05 2013
Palgrave, Ontario – It was a case of the student beating the teacher as Jordan MacPherson of Toronto, ON, beat out Ian Millar to win the $35,000 CSI2* Ram Equestrian Grand Prix held August 3 during the CSI2* Summer Festival at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. The Caledon Equestrian Park will host the equestrian
- Published in General
Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam Storms to Victory with Solerina in $50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix
Sunday, August 04 2013
Lexington, KY – August 3, 2013 – For the second week in a row, the Irish had all the luck, specifically Shane Sweetnam during the $50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington, at the Kentucky Summer Classic. This time he was aboard Solerina for the win, shaving valuable seconds off his jump-off
- Published in General
Laura Renwick speeds away with the spoils on Ladies’ Day
Saturday, August 03 2013
Britain’s number one female rider Laura Renwick raced to victory today in the Sky Sports Speed Classic, finishing more than 2sec clear of her nearest rival. Her mare Beluga swept round Kelvin Bywater’s 1.45m course, and though last-drawn Guy Williams looked to be fast, he wasn’t quick enough and had to settle for second
- Published in General