Tag: McLain Ward

One-Two for McLain Ward in $140,000 Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 30, 2019 – McLain Ward (USA) was simply magnificent last Friday, claiming the top two placings in the $140,000 Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5* during the ‘Pan American‘ series at the Meadows on the Green Arena in Spruce Meadows at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The […]

US Equestrian Announces Jumping Team for 2019 Pan American Games in Lima

Lexington, Kentucky, USA –  June 18, 2019  – US Equestrian has announced the nomination of the following athlete-and-horse combinations to the U.S. Pan American Jumping Team and the Traveling Reserve for the Lima 2019 Pan American Games. The following athlete-and-horse combinations will compose the U.S. Team (in alphabetical order): […]

Winning Ward Rides Noche de Ronda to Victory in $35,700 Upperville Speed Stakes CSI 4*

Upperville, Virginia – June 8, 2019 – International competition at the Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS), presented by St. Bride’s Farm, continued on Saturday with the $35,700 Upperville Speed Stakes CSI 4*, presented by GW & Wade. Twenty-seven of the world’s top athletes put the pedal to the […]

McLain Ward & Contagious Clinch $208,200 Upperville Jumper Classic CSI 4*

Upperville, Va. – June 9, 2019 – As America’s oldest running horse show, the Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS) CSI 4* has consistently hosted the world’s top athletes for over 165 years. This year’s competition, presented by St. Bride’s Farm, was no exception as the best of the best […]

McLain Ward & HH Azur Claim the Jackpot in $250,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon CSI 4*

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA. – May 30, 2019 – Thursday night at the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair CSI 4* once again belonged to the “King of Devon” McLain Ward (USA) who surpassed 25 contenders to claim the $250,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon CSI 4* for a record 11th time […]

McLain Ward & Noche de Ronda Outrun the Field in Old Salem Farm Speed Stake CSI 3*

North Salem, New York, USA – May 15, 2019 – U.S. Olympic team gold medalist McLain Ward (USA) rode Noche de Ronda, a new and promising mare in his string, to win the $10,000 Old Salem Farm Speed Stake CSI 3* on Wednesday, May 15, at the 2019 Old […]

Europe Retains Perfect Record in Riders Masters Cup during the Longines Masters of New York CSI 5*

New York, New York, USA – April 28, 2019 – In a concept unique to the Longines Masters, the Riders Masters Cup pits five-member teams from Europe and the United States in a head-to-head battle. Now in its second season, the Riders Masters Cup is held at the […]

McLain Ward & HH Azur Crowned Masters of the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 31, 2019 – McLain Ward (USA) and HH Azur won the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* yesterday during the twelfth and final week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, USA. Lucas […]

McLain Ward & HH Gigi’s Girl Crowned in $72,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 5* at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 10, 2019 – McLain Ward (USA) and HH Gigi’s Girl brought to an end five-star level action in grand fashion yesterday, winning the $72,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 5* during the ninth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach […]

McLain Ward & Tradition de La Roque Triumph in $36,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI 5* at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA — March 6, 2019 — The ninth week of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) started off competition in the International Arena on Wednesday, March 6, with the $36,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI 5* which saw victory for McLain Ward (USA) on Tradition de […]

USA Wins $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4* at 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival

Welllington, Florida, USA – March 02, 2019 – Team USA won the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4* yesterday during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida. Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) & Toulago  Team USA consisted of veterans McLain Ward (USA), […]

McLain Ward & Clinta Blaze to Victory in the $36,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 8 CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida – February 28, 2019 – McLain Ward (USA) and Clinta were victorious in the $36,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 8 CSI 4* yesterday afternoon during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) CSIO 4* at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). A total of sixty-seven combinations were set to compete […]

McLain Ward & Tradition de La Roque Master the Field in $72,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 5* at WEF

McLain Ward (USA) and Tradition de la Roque won the $72,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 5* last Sunday during the seventh week of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, USA. The American and the 12-year-old Selle […]

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Named for Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ USA CSIO 5* during the Palm Beach Masters

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team will begin the 2019 FEI Nations Cup season with the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ USA on Sunday, February 17. The competition is part of the Palm Beach Masters CSIO running February 14-17 at Deeridge Farms in Wellington, Fla., and […]

Palm Beach Masters Series® Proudly Welcomes Outstanding Group of Sponsors for its Expanded 2019 Lineup of World-Class Competitions

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 28, 2019 – The Palm Beach Masters Series® is delighted to welcome an outstanding group of sponsors for its expanded 2019 show series. The 2019 Palm Beach Masters Series®will again host the top horses and riders from across the globe, as they compete for more than $1 […]

McLain Ward & Tradition de La Roque Clinch First International Victory of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA — January 9, 2019 — Athletes at the first day of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) kicked off competition today in Wellington at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The festival is home to 12 consecutive weeks of elite hunter, jumper, and equitation […]

US Equestrian Announces Voting Open for 2018 Equestrian of the Year Nominees

Lexington, Kentucky, December 21, 2018. – US Equestrian is pleased to introduce the 2018 Equestrians of Honor. Voting is now open online through Thursday, January 3 at midnight. The 2018 Equestrian of the Year will be awarded Thursday evening, January 10 at the Pegasus Awards dinner at the US Equestrian Annual […]

Steve Guerdat & Alamo Crowned in CHF $500,000 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final at CHI Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 8, 2018 – The top 10 riders from around the globe competed in one of the most exciting classes of the year, the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final, at the iconic CHI Geneva. A class where only the world’s top 10 ranked riders are invited to […]

Lee McKeever Honored with 2018 FEI Best Groom Award

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – November 20, 2018 – Yesterday, the FEI announced that Lee McKeever, groom to four-time Olympian McLain Ward, has won the 2018 FEI Best Groom Award. Outgoing FEI Bureau members Hanfried Haring and John McEwen presented McKeever with the prestigious honor at the FEI Awards Gala in […]

McLain Ward & HH Gigi’s Girl the Masters in $205,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Toronto CSI 4*-W

Two-time U.S Olympic team gold medalist McLain Ward claimed the $205,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Toronto, presented by GroupBy, in front of a sold-out crowd on Saturday night, November 10, at the Royal Horse Show CSI4*-W in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ward topped a 21-horse starting field over tracks […]

McLain Ward & Tradition de La Roque Top $50,000 Weston Canadian Open CSI 4* at Royal Horse Show

November 9, 2018 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Speed was the name of the game and none were faster than McLain Ward of the United States to win the $50,000 Weston Canadian Open on Friday night, November 9, at the CSI  Royal Horse Show 4*-W, held as part […]

Catherine Tyree & Bokai Best the Field in $36,000 McKee Family International Challenge CSI 4* at Royal Horse Show

November 7, 2018 – Toronto, Ontario – Catherine Tyree (USA) opened the international show jumping division with a victory in the $36,000 McKee Family International Challenge on Wednesday, November 7, at the CSI 4*-W Royal Horse Show, held as part of the 96th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, […]

A Diva Rides Jiva to Victory in $35,000 Free x Rein International Jumper Welcome Speed CSI 4* at National Horse Show

Lexington, Kentucky. – October 31, 2018 – The final jewel in the competitive indoors equestrian season, the 2018 National Horse Show traded its natural hunter obstacles for jumper fences Wednesday afternoon, with quick-footed horse-and-athlete pairs taking to the Alltech Arena to battle for the lion’s share of the prize money in […]

Youth Prevails Again as Brian Moggre Tops $35,000 Accumulator Costume Class CSI 4* at Washington International Horse Show

Youth continued to prevail during the evening session when 17-year-old junior rider Brian Moggre beat 14 other top professionals to win the $35,000 International Jumper Accumulator Costume Class. In his “Grease” costume, he guided MTM Flutterby, an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare by C-Indoctro and owned by Major Wager […]

Rothchild’s Farewell to the Rings – The Celebration of a Victorious Career

In the lead-up to Sunday’s $204,000 CSI 4*-W Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ New York during the American Gold Cup CSI 4*-W, McLain Ward’s (USA) beloved and legendary partner, Rothchild, owned by Sagamore Farms, was retired in a special ceremony honoring his incredible career with Ward, including winning […]

McLain Ward Makes Repeat Win at American Gold Cup with Tradition De La Roque in $70,000 Fidelity Investments® Classic CSI 4*

North Salem, N.Y. – Sept. 29, 2018 – Saturday hosted the $70,000 Fidelity Investments® Classic CSI 4* at the American Gold Cup, where McLain Ward (USA) captured yet another win in the day’s highlight event, this time aboard Tradition de La Roque, owned by Kessler Show Stables Europe B.V. The pair bested a total of […]

Gold is Contagious! McLain Ward Goes From Team Gold at WEG to Individual Gold at The American Gold Cup CSI 4*-W

North Salem, New York, USA. – Sept. 28, 2018 – Fresh off his gold medal victory with the NetJets® U.S. Show Jumping Team at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) in Tryon, North Carolina, exactly one week ago, McLain Ward (USA) returned to his home state of New York to claim […]

Lillie Keenan Back in the US with a Top-Ten Ranked Rider as New Trainer

Lillie Keenan (USA) will once again make the US her home base for training after spending time back and forth from the U.S. to Europe and vice-versa both training and competing, all of this while still attending college in the United States. The twenty-year-old American has won several […]

Recap: NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Scores Olympic Qualification, Earns Historic Gold Medal in Jump-Off at FEI World Equestrian Games™ – Tryon 2018

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – To the roars of the home crowd, the NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team secured an historic gold medal in a thrilling jump-off against Sweden on Friday, September 21, in the FEI World Team Jumping Championship at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018. […]

A Historic Day on Home Soil as USA Claim Team Gold at FEI World Equestrian Games™ – Tryon 2018

Team USA won the Bank of America Team Jumping Championship at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2018 in Tryon, USA today, but they were chased all the way to the line by a brilliant Swedish side that took silver, while Germany claimed the bronze. It was an epic […]