Tag: United States Equestrian Federation

Three for Three! Adam Prudent & Baloutinue Complete Sweep Winning the $73,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 03, 2020 – With electrifying speed, Adam Prudent (USA) and Baloutinue claimed their third consecutive FEI win this week, leaving the competition in their dust in the $73,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix CSI 2* at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Designed […]

Taylor Alexander & Ryanair de Riverland Fly to Victory at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – October 03, 2020 – Taylor Alexander (USA) and Ryanair de Riverland rode an amazingly fast round in the jump off to win the Big Class CSI 3* today during the third week of Sunshine Tour’s Autumn Tour. Her round aboard the 15-year-old […]

Spencer Smith & Ayade Hero Z Pull out All the Aces to Win $37,000 Restylane®  Welcome CSI 2* at Columbus International

Columbus, Ohio – October 2, 2020 – Spencer Smith (USA) rode Ayade Hero Z to victory in the $37,000 Restylane® 1.45m Welcome class at the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Columbus International II CSI 2*.  The event continues through Sunday at the Brave Horse Equestrian Center, operating under COVID-19 protocols and guidelines with approvals from the State of Ohio, FEI and USEF.  Out of a starting field of 84 horses, Smith was one of 16 to reach […]

Kent Farrington & Jasper Jump High to Win Bainbridge Companies Open Stake at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – September 27, 2020 – The ESP Summer Series wrapped up last Sunday with the Rita & Irish Flynn Memorial Show at Equestrian Village. Kent Farrington (USA) and Jasper jumped their way to victory in the feature class of the event, the the $10,000 Bainbridge […]

Mandy Porter & Milano Master the Course to Win $40,000 Murieta Inn, Spa & Restaurant Grand Prix

Rancho Murieta, California, USA – September 28, 2020 – The first week of Sacramento International wrapped up last night at the beautiful Murieta Equestrian Center! It was an incredible week with NorCal Medal Finals, the $40,000 Murieta Inn, Spa & Restaurant Grand Prix, a USHJA National Hunter Derby […]

Matt Cyphert & Lochinvar Top $30,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – September 26, 2020 – Matt Cyphert (USA) Lochinvar were the winners of the $30,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix last Saturday during the second week of the Tryon Fall Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). The Peter Grant (CAN) course design […]

Jessica Springsteen & Tiger Lily “Show their Claws” in the €25,400 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – September 27, 2020 – Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Tiger Lily had a stellar jump-off round to win the €25,400 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2* during the third week of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. The American and the 13-year-old chestnut Oldenburg mare (Balou du Rouet […]

Georgina Bloomberg & Paola 233 Gallop to Win Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Columbus International

Columbus, Ohio, USA – September 24, 2020 – Georgina Bloomberg (USA) is back competing at a FEI-level competition for the first time since last March and she couldn’t have made a better return. She started off the week with a win in the $10,000 Ali Wolff Speed Challenge […]

Kent Farrington & Jasper Win $20,000 Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – September 20, 2020 – The penultimate week of the ESP Summer Series closed out with another big win for Kent Farrington (USA) and Jasper. The duo claimed top honors in Sunday’s $20,000 Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center Grand Prix which took place out […]

Todd Minikus & JuJu VDM Top $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – September 21, 2020 – Todd Minikus (USA) and JuJu VDM jumped into the Tryon Fall Series at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) with a win in the $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix. Course Designer Nick Granat (USA) saw thirty entries test the […]

USEF Competitions Update: Wildfires & Air Quality Impacting the West Coast

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – September 18, 2020 – The 2020 competition year continues to challenge everyone in the equestrian community. Now, the impacts initially caused by the pandemic are being amplified on the West Coast due to the tragic wildfires affecting the states of California, Oregon and Washington. […]

Watch Kent Farrington’s Take on Winning the $213,300 American Gold Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*

Click on the image to watch the interview with  Kent Farrington’s take on winning the $213,300 American Gold Cup Grand Prix CSI 4* aboard Gazelle yesterday.

Kent Farrington & Gazelle Blaze to First in $213,300 American Gold Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 13, 2020 – The 50th American Gold Cup CSI 4*, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, hit the peak of its 11 weeks of competition Sunday as the final and, arguably, most thrilling day of the season spotlighted 50 decorated international contenders in the $213,300 American […]

Laura Kraut & Casco Bay Light Up to Win €54,200 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – September 13, 2020 – The GP class today was big, challenging and exciting to watch.  It was a fitting end to a week of professional competition here at Montenmedio in the Sunshine Tour’s  new Autumn Tour.  With the level of the riders […]

Nicole Shahinian-Simpson & Akuna Mattata Supreme in $72,900 American Gold Cup Qualifier CSI 4*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 11, 2020 – The pressure was on Friday at the 50th American Gold Cup CSI 4* & 2*, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, as 57 starters put forward their best efforts in the $72,900 American Gold Cup Qualifier CSI 4*, presented by Traverse City […]

Karl Cook & Caillou 24 Claim $22,500 Grand Prix of the Del Mar Fall Festival

Del Mar, California, USA – September 06, 2020 – The highlight event of the Del Mar Fall Festival was the $22,500 Del Mar Fall Grand Prix presented by EQ Consults. With 50 starters and 19 completing the first round fault-free, the jump off was an exciting race against the […]

2020 National Horse Show To Remain at Kentucky Horse Park

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – September 5, 2020 – The entry deadlines for the 2020 National Horse Show are quickly approaching. Scheduled to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park from October 23 – November 1, the National Horse Show is looking forward to hosting top equestrian sport in a […]

Karrie Rufer & Mr. Europe Win $25,000 Hyaluronex National Prix at Sonoma International CSI 2*

Sonoma, California – September 4, 2020 – Karrie Rufer (USA) rode Mr. Europe to victory in the $25,000 Hyaluronex National Prix at the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Sonoma International. The Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Sonoma International, operating under COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, will run through Sunday. Out of a starting field of 38 horses, Rufer was one […]

Jenni McAllister & Escada V S Excell in $50,000 Hits Grand Prix at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – August 30, 2020 – The two-week Hits Saugerties Fall Series began last week with Hits-on-the-Hudson VII, the prelude to the Hits Championship, the Richest Weekend in Show Jumping. Hits VII featured the final Devoucoux and Platinum Performance Hunter Prix qualifiers of the season, […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Oasis Spirit Supreme in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – August The two-week Hits Saugerties Fall Series began last week with Hits-on-the-Hudson VII, the prelude to the Hits Championship, the Richest Weekend in Show Jumping. Hits VII featured the final Devoucoux and Platinum Performance Hunter Prix qualifiers of the season, as well as […]

Save the Dates! 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival Show Schedule Announced!

Wellington, Florida, USA – September 1, 2020 – The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) will return for another season of top equestrian competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. The 2021 season kicks off with the newly added “WEF Premiere” week, on January 6-10 […]

Margie Engle & Royce Excel in $137,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 30, 2020 – Show jumping action reached its pinnacle Sunday during the Traverse City Fall Horse Show CSI 3*, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, with 45 international contenders competing head-to-head in the $137,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 3* for the lead […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Gallop to First Place in $36,600 Speed Classic CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – Aug. 28, 2020 – Friday brought more show jumping action at Flintfields Horse Park for the Traverse City Fall Horse Show CSI 3*, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel. International competitors faced off once more in the $36,600 1.45m Speed Classic CSI 3*, with […]

McLain Ward & Contagious Conquer $36,600 MMG Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 27, 2020 – The first major show jumping event of the Traverse City Fall Horse Show CSI 3*, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, took place Thursday at Flintfields Horse Park in the form of the $36,600 MMG Welcome Stake CSI 3*. Showcasing the […]

John Angus & Ecanto J Top $15,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – August 21, 2020 – Eighteen-year-old John Angus (USA) and Ecanto J rode to victory in the $15,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake last Friday during the third and final week of the Tryon Resort’s August Series in Tryon Stadium. The young rider showed […]

Kent Farrington & Jasper Jump to Victory in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA, – August 21, 2020 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Jasper jumped to victory in the $10,000 Bainbridge Companies Open Stake last Friday during the third week of the ESP – Equestrian Sports Productions’ Summer Series at the Equestrian Village. The American and the 11-year-old bay […]

Remainder of Silicon Valley Equestrian Festival Canceled due to Wildfire Smoke

Woodside, California, USA – August 24, 2020 – After consulting with veterinarians and physicians, and after reviewing projections of air quality for the coming week, we have unfortunately decided to cancel the remainder of competition at the Silicon Valley Equestrian Festival at the Horse Park at Woodside in […]

First Week of Sonoma International CSI 2* Canceled due to Wildfire Smoke

Sonoma, California, USA – August 23, 2020 – After careful consideration and close monitoring of the wildfires throughout Sonoma County, the Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) team has made the difficult decision to cancel the Sonoma International Bonus Week CSI 2*, set to begin on Wednesday, August 26. […]

Capital Challenge Announces Move to World Equestrian Center

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – August 17, 2020 – The Capital Challenge Horse Show management has announced, after careful consideration, that this year’s show will be held at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Wilmington, OH, on the original dates of September 25 – October 4 pending US Equestrian […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Almighty Claim $15,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – August 14, 2020 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Almighty topped $15,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake last Friday during the second week of the August Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). VanderVeen (USA) and the Bull Run Jumpers Six […]