Paralympic Dressage Primer Part Three: Get to know your North American Competitors
Saturday, August 25 2012
Paralympic Dressage Primer Part Three: Get to know your North American Competitors by Ellie Brimmer August 24, 2012 –Now that we are all settled in London and the horses are moving into the Greenwich Park venue today, I thought it might be a good idea to take a look at the North American competitors, so you know a little more about the local riders you may cheer for. Representing North America include a four rider team from both The United States and Canada, a three rider team from Mexico and an individual rider from the US Virgin Islands. Let’s take a look first at the United States: This years top ranked rider is Rebecca Hart, she is the 2012 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Champion and our only Paralympic veteran on our London squad.
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I piaffed it!
Thursday, August 23 2012
With only a month left of summer, I’m looking already look ahead to the coming year. It’s hard to believe that it’s already the end of August.
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Getting Back in the Saddle
Wednesday, August 22 2012
Hey Y’all! My name is Megan Osteen. The love and passion I have had for horses started about thirteen years ago
Equus Events Atlanta Summerfest I Wrap Up
Wednesday, August 22 2012
August, 21st – 2012 – The second annual Atlanta Summerfest I came to a close on Sunday.
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Charlie Jacobs and Flaming Star Win $25,000 Fieldstone Grand Prix
Wednesday, August 22 2012
East Aurora – August 21, 2012 – Deeridge Farm has taken the first week of the Fieldstone Summer Showcase by storm, scoring top honors in the hunter and jumper rings.
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Yann Candele Wins $50,000 NationWide Auto Warranty Grand Prix at Inaugural Orangeville Show Jumping Tournaments
Tuesday, August 21 2012
Orangeville, Ontario – Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, claimed his second grand prix victory in a row at the inaugural Orangeville Show Jumping Tournaments held August 15-19 at the Orangeville Agricultural Society (OAS) Event Centre in Orangeville, ON. Yann Candele and Carlotta Singular la Magnifica won the $50,000 Grand Prix, Presented by NationWide Auto Warranty, on Sunday, August 19, at the inaugural 2012 Orangeville Show Jumping Tournaments, August 15-19, in Orangeville, ON. (Photo by Ben Radvanyi) Candele claimed victory in the $50,000 Grand Prix, presented by NationWide Auto Warranty, on Sunday, August 19, riding Carlotta Singular la Magnifica
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Paige Johnson and Chiron S Secure $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix Victory at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show
Tuesday, August 21 2012
Lexington, KY – August 19, 2012 – It was the final day of the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show, and the excitement was high as the $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix got underway in the Rolex Stadium. It was a bittersweet finale to the fourth week of the Kentucky Summer Series, with 41 entrants competing for the top prize
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Yann Candele Sweeps $25,000 Hayes Co. Grand Prix
Tuesday, August 21 2012
Orangeville, Ontario – Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, captured the top two spots in the $25,000 Hayes Co. Grand Prix on Friday, August 17 at the inaugural Orangeville Show Jumping Tournaments running August 15-19 at the Orangeville Agricultural Society (OAS) Event Centre in Orangeville, ON.
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Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy Capture $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals Victory at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show
Tuesday, August 21 2012
Lexington, KY – August 18, 2012 - It was a night that will be well remembered, and a win well deserved.
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