Allegra and Octavia Peardon: Moving to France, Horses and All
Friday, February 05 2021
By Tafra Donberger The Peardon family didn’t pack up and move across the Atlantic just for their girls, Allegra and Octavia, to find new trainers. But it was a happy result of the move to Europe for both girls, who have found a new home base and begun competing in jumper classes — all while
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Horsing Around in France’s Loire Valley
Monday, November 30 2015
By Sydney Masters Durieux The World Equestrian Games in Normandy, the European Championships in Chantilly, the Nation’s Cup in LaBaule and the Gucci Masters in Paris: There’s no shortage of top-notch international competitions on the calendar in France each year. But visitors don’t need to stick to a schedule to find equestrian offerings in France. In
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Meant To Be
Thursday, March 19 2015
Eric Navet’s Journey to the Top of the Equestrian World By Sophie St.Clair During the early 1990s, world-class French horseman Eric Navet earned many titles and medals aboard his distinguished mount Quito de Baussy. The talented duo participated five times in the most prestigious events the equestrian world has to offer: the World Equestrian Games, the
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Sidelines Blog from WEG #1: Let the Games Begin!
Friday, August 22 2014
Darlene Arrives at WEG! Photo by Diana De Rosa This is the first of Darlene Ricker’s exclusive blog posts for Sidelines from the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy. One of the few journalists to arrive in Caen several days before the Games open, her initial report gives our readers a unique insider’s preview of what’s in store. The tunnel from which the horses will enter the arena. By Darlene Ricker Photos by Darlene Ricker, unless noted otherwise Tomorrow the curtain goes up on the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy, in what is sure to be the most amazing Opening Ceremony in Games history
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Germany Triumphs in $350,000 BMO Nations’ Cup at Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’
Monday, September 09 2013
Farrington and Blue Angel Take $125,000 Suncor Winning Round 1.50m Victory For Immediate Release Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.
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Strong Start for Eric Lamaze at Spruce Meadows “Masters”
Sunday, September 08 2013
Calgary, Alberta – Canadian Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze is off to a strong start at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows “Masters” tournament, placing second in the $125,000 CANA Cup on Thursday, September 5. The five-day international show jumping competition runs September 4 to 8 in Calgary, AB. Lamaze was one of five riders to successfully negotiate the first round track, featuring jumps set at a height of 1.60m by two-time Olympic course designer Leopoldo Palacios of Venezuela. In the jump-off, Lamaze guided Powerplay to another clear round, stopping the clock in 44.55 seconds. It was not quite fast enough, however, to catch Penelope Leprevost of France, who had crossed the timers in 43.77 seconds riding Dame Blanche van Arenberg
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Katherine Strauss Receives the SHALANNO Award at the 38th Annual Hampton Classic
Tuesday, September 03 2013
Junior jumper rider receives award for style.
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Morven Park Fall Horse Trials Hosts USEA Area II Championships
Saturday, August 31 2013
LEESBURG, Va. – Morven Park’s fall Horse Trials has long been a favorite annual stop for the nation’s top riders, many of whom live within a few hours’ drive from this Northern Virginia icon. This year will be no exception, as the Horse Trials draw more than 350 horse/rider combinations over the weekend of Oct
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Weber Undefeated in France Following Win in CAI-A4 Caen Test Event for 2014 WEG-Normandy
Saturday, August 31 2013
Ocala, FL (August 28, 2013) – Nine-time U.S. national four-in-hand champion Chester Weber remains undefeated in France following his second win there in the CAI-A4 Caen August 23-25, against a field of 12 drivers and 60 horses representing seven nations
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