British break records with world number one slots in all three Olympic disciplines
Wednesday, May 14 2014
British riders have broken all-time records, occupying the world number one slots in all three Olympic equestrian disciplines. This is the first time that athletes from one nation have simultaneously topped the FEI World Rankings in Jumping, Dressage, and Eventing. In the latest rankings published by the FEI, Scott Brash heads the Longines Rankings in Jumping, Charlotte Dujardin heads the FEI World Individual Dressage Rankings, and William Fox-Pitt tops the FEI World Eventing Athlete Rankings
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Palm Beach Polo Wins USPA Spring Challenge Cup; Glenn Straub Named Most Valuable Player
Wednesday, May 14 2014
Glenn Straub of Palm Beach Polo battles his way out of a crowd with defenders Neku Atawodi and Marc Ganzi of Ride To Shine in pursuit. Photo by Scott Fisher WELLINGTON, FL-April 27, 2014 —-Palm Beach Polo rallied for four goals in the final chukker to capture the USPA Spring Challenge Cup on a sun-drenched Sunday at Grand Champions Polo Club. Trailing 8-7 going into the final chukker, Palm Beach Polo (Alejandro Gonzalez, Brandon Phillips, Tommy Biddle, Glenn Straub), battled back for a hardfought 11-10 victory over Ride To Shine (Marc Ganzi, Neku Atawodi, Nic Roldan, Martin Estrada)
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FEI Classics™: Stage is set for a new-look Badminton
Wednesday, May 14 2014
By Kate Green The two leading riders in the FEI Classics™ 2013/2014 go head to head in the fourth leg of the series, the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR), this weekend (8-11 May). William Fox-Pitt, winner of Pau (FRA) last year and Kentucky (USA) last month, and Christopher Burton (AUS), who triumphed on a catch ride at his home CCI4*, Adelaide (AUS), in November 2013, both have exciting rides at Badminton. Fox-Pitt, the new world Eventing number one, has a commanding 15-point lead in the FEI Classics™, a series he has won three times before, but there is plenty of time for others to catch up
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TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW 2014
Wednesday, May 14 2014
Media Release 6 May 2014 Tickets for Olympia, The London International Horse Show 2014 go on sale on Thursday 8 May at 9am. The week long equine extravaganza will take place in the iconic West London venue from Tuesday 16 to Monday 22 December 2014
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USET Foundation Awards Pinnacle Cup to Lauren Kieffer
Wednesday, May 14 2014
Lexington, KY – April 30, 2014 – The USET Foundation is pleased to announce that this year’s recipient of the Pinnacle Cup Trophy at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI**** is Lauren Kieffer of Middleburg, VA.
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Emerging Athletes Program Deadline Alert
Thursday, April 17 2014
April 4, 2014 Lexington, KY – The application deadline for three June 2014 Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Sessions is midnight of Monday, April 21 . The intensive 4 1/2 day training sessions will be taught by some of the sport’s most respected clinicians and stable managers . Riders, competition age 20 and under, interested in participating in the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program, presented by Dover Saddlery , must submit the EAP Application and required documents to USHJA no later than the respective deadline.
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Godspeed to the Great Carlos Gracida
Sunday, April 13 2014
By Darlene Ricker
What kind of polo superstar gives one of his best-trained horses to another player who can’t afford to buy a safe mount? Treats a beginner with the same respect he does a student from the British royal … [Read more]
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Thoroughbred Placement Resources, Inc. Announces Open House as Part of National Help a Horse Day
Thursday, March 20 2014
UPPER MARLBORO, Md., March 7, 2013— Thoroughbred Placement Resources, Inc.
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Hold On Tight! The Toughest Rodeo Joins the Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classic March 14 and 15
Saturday, March 08 2014
For Immediate Release Gulfport, Mississippi Saddle up! It’s Rodeo Time! The Gulf Coast Classic Company is proud to announce that as a special treat this year, there will be a rodeo in the covered arena March 14 and 15 to close out the fantastic six weeks of AA show jumping action. Meet the cowboys and cowgirls during the special 6-7 pm Kids Hour Friday and Saturday night! But, this is no average rodeo! Spectators will be treated to a five star performance which will include internationally known trick rider Brandon Perdue, extreme stunt rider Gina Cox, the legendary rodeo announcer Roger Mooney and rodeo entertainer and cowboy clown, Brian Potter will be there with his crowd pleasing comedic performance.
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Horses from the Famous Arabian Nights Attraction are up for Sale THIS SATURDAY
Friday, February 28 2014
Sale will be held at Al-Marah Arabians new home in Clermont CLERMONT, Fla. (February 27, 2014) – Horse lovers have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire some of the most famous horses in Central Florida – if not the entire country – this Saturday in Clermont. Al-Marah Arabians, the parent company of the now-closed Arabian Nights attraction, is selling 16 horses that were all regular performers in the Arabian Nights dinner show
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