First 2010 North American HSBC FEI Eventing World Cup Qualifier to Run at Red Hills Horse Trials
Thursday, March 04 2010
by Erin
For Immediate Release By Joanie Morris for USEF Lexington, KY – The first HSBC FEI Eventing World Cup Qualifier kicks off the 2010 FEI Eventing season in the United States. Back on the calendar after a hiatus in 2009, the Red Hills Horse Trials in Tallahassee, FL is always a popular feature of the spring
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USEF Selection Trials for the US Show Jumping Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Get Underway
Thursday, February 25 2010
by Erin
By Joanie Morris, courtesy of the USEF Lexington, KY – Thirty-three of the country’s best riders are going to line-up for a nod to represent the United States at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The Road to Lexington will run through the Winter Equestrian Festival when the USEF Selection Trials for Show Jumping
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Upcoming George Morris Clinic at Pinehurst
Wednesday, February 24 2010
by Erin
Pinehurst Stables, in Jupiter, Florida will be hosting a 2-day clinic with Mr. George Morris on April 29-30, 2010. Move in/schooling date will be April 28th. Three height sections will be offered both days, open to the public: * 2’6 Hunter/Equitation * 3′ Hunter/Equitation * 3’6+ Equitation/Jumper Auditor tickets are also available! See George Morris
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Challenge of the Americas to Feature New Figure Skating Dressage Spectacular
Thursday, February 18 2010
by Erin
Wellington, FL – February 18, 2010 – The Ninth Annual Challenge of the Americas is excited to announce a very unique new dressage and figure skating performance to the Challenge lineup. Held in Wellington, FL on Saturday, March 13, 2010, the evening will get underway at 5:30 p.m. with musical grand prix team quadrilles, four
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USEF Horse of the Year Ravel Reigns at 2010 Exquis World Dressage Masters
Thursday, February 04 2010
by Erin
Wellington, FL – Somehow it keeps getting better. After just collecting the United States Equestrian Federation’s Horse and Rider of the Year accolades for 2009, US dressage superstars Steffen Peters and Ravel ran their streak to six major wins with a convincing effort at the Grand Prix at the 2010 Exquis World Dressage Masters. Ravel,
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Debbie McDonald to Lead USEF Developing Dressage Program
Friday, January 22 2010
by Erin
Lexington, KY – Olympic superstar, Debbie McDonald, has taken on the role of USEF Developing Dressage Coach for the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). McDonald’s name is synonymous with the US Dressage program for the last decade having represented the US across the globe, winning the 2005 FEI World Cup Final and leading the US
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WEF Entries Up in First Week of Circuit
Tuesday, January 19 2010
by Erin
Wellington, FL – January 2010 – The 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival had a very successful opening week of competition. New faces from across the country and around the world came to show at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, and close to 1,600 horses showed in the first week of the circuit. That is
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Dubai sheikh buys Aiken County land
Wednesday, January 13 2010
by Erin
By T&D Staff and The Associated Press Wednesday, January 13, 2010 AIKEN – The ruling sheikh in Dubai has bought some land in South Carolina for a race horse training center. The Aiken Standard reported that the sheikh’s thoroughbred racing empire has bought 360 acres of land in Aiken County to expand its operation. The
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Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Set for March
Tuesday, January 12 2010
by Erin
Venerable Competition One of the Oldest and Most Prestigious Shows in the Country The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, Houston, Texas, one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious horse competitions, has officially launched its 65th season. This year’s show will be held, once again, at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, TX starting
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Aiken, SC: Whiskey Road Foxhounds Hunt Week
Thursday, December 31 2009
by Erin
Whiskey Road Foxhounds Hunt Week 2010 will be going on February 4-11 this season in Aiken, SC! As in the past, the size of the hunt fields will be limited so as not to intimidate nearby landowners. However in an attempt to accommodate guests with more flexibility, riders will now have a choice from three
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