Bits and Pieces of horse news from around the country.
2011 USEF Pony Finals Get Underway at Kentucky Horse Park
Wednesday, August 10 2011
by Erin
Lexington, KY – It was beautiful and sunny for the first day of the 2011 United States Equestrian Federation Pony Finals National Championship at the Kentucky Horse Park. Today, the top ponies and riders from across the nation gathered at the Walnut Ring for the Green Pony Hunters Model and Under Saddle, as well as
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Top Individual Show Jumpers at the NAYRJC
Thursday, August 04 2011
by Erin
The 2011 Adequan/FEI North American Young Rider and Junior Championship took place July 27 – 31 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Over three days of competition, the top young riders from every corner of the continent competed in extreme weather over challenging courses in the Rolex Main Stadium at KHP. The following
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Isabelle Leibler of Region 8 Awarded Freestyle Dressage Gold After Storm Temporarily Suspends Competition
Sunday, July 31 2011
by Erin
Lexington, KY – It was a stormy afternoon at the Kentucky Horse Park for part of the USDF/Platinum Performance North American Junior and Young Rider Dressage Championship at the 2011 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North, but storms could not dampen the brilliance of the dressage being performed. Competition was suspended at approximately 3:30 p.m.
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Region 5 and Region 1 Take the Team Dressage Gold Medals at the 2011 Adequan FEI North American Junior/ Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North
Thursday, July 28 2011
by Erin
By Cynthia Grisolia for USEF Lexington, KY – Temperatures soared, but dressage competitors managed to keep their cool as the 2011 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North kicked off today at the Kentucky Horse Park. This is the third year the championships have been held at the Kentucky venue, which
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Thanks to New Vocations, Thoroughbreds Shine in Their Second Careers
Monday, July 25 2011
by Erin
During the month of July, New Vocations is hosting horse show events that spotlight Thoroughbreds competing off the track. The first event was held Sunday July 9th and 10th where nearly 40 Thoroughbreds gathered at the Kentucky Horse Park to compete in two Thoroughbred restricted Hunter/Jumper classes. This was the second consecutive year New Vocations
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Winners Circle Roundup from Horse Shows by the Bay
Sunday, July 24 2011
by Erin
The multi-series Horse Shows by the Bay will continue to offer riders and fans the ideal horse sports venue throughout the month of July. Highlights in Series III, which runs through July 24, include a $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix, a $5,000 Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic,
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A Look Back at Aachen
Friday, July 22 2011
by Erin
It was a mixed bag of results for the American riders who traveled far and wide in order to attend the famed World Equestrian Festival, held annually in Aachen, Germany. But the world’s most prestigious multi-discipline, annual equestrian competition did not disappoint in awe-inspiring competition from the world’s best. Photographer John Minoprio captured these lasting
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The Event at Rebecca Farm Celebrates 10 Years
Wednesday, July 20 2011
by Erin
Becky Broussard’s Legacy Rides on with Record Number of Competitors Registered for the West’s Largest Equestrian Competition July 21-24, 2011 Kalispell, Mont. – A record 503 competitors are registered to compete in the 10th Anniversary of The Event at Rebecca Farm where many of the world’s best horses and riders, as well as promising young
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Peters and Ravel Take Second in Grand Prix Freestyle
Monday, July 18 2011
by Erin
Ward and Rothchild Win Yageo Prize at Aachen CHIO by Jennifer Wood for USEF Aachen, Germany – Team USA wrapped up the 2011 World Equestrian Festival CHIO in Aachen, Germany, with more strong performances, including a second-place finish for Steffen Peters and Ravel in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDIO and a win for show jumper McLain
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Sidelines Magazine and The Fidelity Investments® Jumper Classic® Team Up for Great Offer
Wednesday, June 29 2011
by Erin
Hampton Falls, New Hampshire–Here’s a special offer for New England horse lovers only. Sidelines and The Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic have teamed up to offer new subscribers from New England two complimentary General Admission Tickets** to the $75,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix, featuring Olympic show jumping, on Sunday, September 18th. This is a very special opportunity to
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