Medals Galore with three sets of individual medal ceremonies and the overall Team score… Gold for Great Britain, silver to Germany and bronze for…
Monday, September 03 2012
Double gold for Sophie Christiansen (GBR), Individual Championship in Grade Ia and Team © FEI/Liz Gregg It was huge day of sport, with 39 combinations competing for individual honours as well as team points in Grades IV, III and Ia, three Individual Championship medal ceremonies, three new champions, and last but certainly not least the overall Team score. The day got off to a spectacular start for all Belgians with Michele George and Rainman claiming their first gold medal at London 2012, both Olympic and Paralympic and across all sports
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Paralympic Dressage Day 3
Monday, September 03 2012
Paralympic Dressage Day 3 by Ellie Brimmer photos by Lindsay Mcall Today started the Individual competition and the first day of medal competition for our para riders.
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The EQUUS Foundation Announces 2012 Grant Awards
Sunday, September 02 2012
WESTPORT, CT – August 31, 2012 -The Board of Directors of the EQUUS Foundation, Inc.
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First-time lucky – Paralympic débutants take Grades II and Ib
Sunday, September 02 2012
Natasha Baker from Great Britain scoops the first equestrian gold medal in Grade II. Britta Napel on the left and Angelika Trabert (GER) on the right taking silver and bronze © FEI/Liz Gregg Lots of firsts today with the first equestrian medals of the London 2012 Paralmypic Games won by first-time Paralympians
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Paralympic Dressage Day 2
Saturday, September 01 2012
Paralympic Dressage Day Two by Ellie Brimmer with photos by Lindsay McCall Donna Ponessa and Western Rose Friday was still cold and windy but we were all grateful for the lack of rain.
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Ward Unbeatable In $50,000 Spy Coast Grand Prix At Hampton Classic
Saturday, September 01 2012
He Rides To First and Third Places Bridgehampton, NY—Aug. 31 2012— McLain Ward is hard to beat at the Hampton Classic Horse Show. On Friday afternoon Ward rode Pjotter Van De Zonnehoeve to victory in the $50,000 Spy Coast Farm/Young Horse Show Series Grand Prix Qualifier, and he grabbed third place on Antares F
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Michelle Parker Is Uncatchable in the $32,000 Showpark Jumper Classic
Saturday, September 01 2012
Del Mar, CA – August 30, 2012 – Leave it to Michelle Parker to outdo herself by not only posting the fastest clear round time of the day, but the second fastest as well. Today’s $32,000 Showpark Jumper Classic was a race against the clock as thirty-six horse and rider combinations gave it their all in the one-round speed competition. Many riders were preparing their mounts today for this Saturday’s $50,000 World Cup Grand Prix, however with only four clear rounds posted, numerous riders became aware that a new level of performance would have to be met to earn those valuable World Cup Qualifying points.
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ReRun and Akindale New Mid Atlantic location for OTTB’s!
Friday, August 31 2012
By Lisa Molloy/ReRun Horse Adoption The much awaited Mid Atlantic location for ReRun Horse Adoption and Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue is now up and running and already placing horses in loving pre-approved adoptive homes. Both registered charities operate out of the same location and each has their own application process
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Paralympics Opening and Day One
Friday, August 31 2012
Paralympics Opening and Day One by Ellie Brimmer & photos by Lindsay McCall Kai Handt enters the ring with Jonathan Wentz on NTEC Richter Scale. I have been enjoying my time here in London and have spent a large amount of time watching the different countries school in the main arena.
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Ward Stalls Irish Streak at 37th Annual Hampton Classic
Thursday, August 30 2012
But McGuigan Claims Another Irish Score Bridgehampton, NY—Aug.
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