Tag: US Equestrian

World Equestrian Center Ocala Unveils 2021 Guide to Winter Spectacular Featuring $9 Million in Prize Money

Ocala, Florida, USA – October 27, 2020 – The World Equestrian Center is pleased to present the Guide to World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular in advance of the grand opening of its state-of-the-art facility in January 2021. The Guide contains highlights of the 12-week winter hunter/jumper horse show […]

A Hat Trick! Todd Minikus & Amex Z Pull Out All the Aces in the $214,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 24, 2020 – Todd Minikus (USA) and Amex Z took home a sweet victory in the $214,000 WIHS President’s Cup Grand Prix CSI 4* presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢, the marquis class of the week at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC). […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Almighty Power to First in $37,000 EquiSafe Global Power & Speed Stake CSI 4*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 21, 2020 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Almighty left out strides across the board to claim a win in the $37,000 EquiSafe Global Power & Speed Stake in Tryon Stadium, VanderVeen and the Bull Run Jumper Six LLC entry, the 2008 […]

Laura Kraut & Goldwin Win to Claim the Gold in €30,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – October 18, 2020 – It seems that the sun along Mediterranean has provided Laura Kraut (USA) with additional energy, especially since her return to the rings after a mild injury. The American has been on fire, notching up wins and top placings wherever she competes. […]

Karl Cook & Caillou 24 Supreme in $137,000 MD Barnmaster Grand Prix CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 17, 2020 – In a star-studded class of international athletes from eight countries, Karl Cook (USA) and Caillou 24 mastered the $137,000 MD Barnmaster Grand Prix CSI 3* Saturday afternoon during the fifth week of the Tryon Fall Series at the Tryon International […]

McLain Ward & Contagious are Uncatchable in $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 15, 2020 – McLain Ward (USA) and Contagious were uncatchable in the $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3* yesterday during the fifth week of the Tryon Fall Series at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC). The Guilherme Jorge (BRA) designed course […]

Carly Anthony & Hera de Landetta II Claim First Place in $22,500 Surfside Grand Prix at Del Mar

Del Mar, California, USA – October 11, 2020 – The first week of Del Mar International wrapped up on Sunday at the beautiful Del Mar Horse Park! It was an action-packed week with Onondarka Medal Finals, the $10,000 PCHA Child/Adult Hunter Championships, a USHJA National Hunter Derby and […]

Mimi Gochman & Gigi’s Girl BH Master the Course to Win $25,000 ProElite Grand Prix at Tryon

Mill Spring, NC – October 12, 2020 – Mimi Gochman (USA) and Gigi’s Girl BH sliced their way to a win in the $25,000 ProElite Grand Prix at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC) on Sunday to conclude the fourth week of the Tryon Fall Series. Thirty-nine pairs tested […]

Violet Lindemann Barnett Crowned 2020 Neue Schule/USEF Junior National Champion

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – The Tryon Stadium was electric as riders vied for a chance to be crowned the victor in the 2020 Neue Schule/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships. Violet Lindemann Barnett and Picobello Choppin PC captured the title following three intense rounds of competition. “I was […]

Three Shows, Three Wins: Dalman Show Jumping Welcomes Exciting New Prospects Heading into Winter Season

Sandra Dalman and Heather Wasilausky pose for a win photo with G-Force following a victory in the 1.10m Jr/Am Final at the Columbus International. Photo Courtesy Dalman Show Jumping. Wellington, Florida, USA – October 11, 2020 – The word “force” took on a double meaning for Dalman Show […]

Desert International Horse Park & West Palms Events Join Forces to Create $500,000 Jumper Event Series in 2020

Thermal, California, USA – Oct. 5, 2020 – Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) and West Palms Event Management (WPEM) have combined forces to create an exciting fall for jumper riders on the West Coast with over $500,000 in prize money. Earlier today WPEM announced an innovative new jumper […]

PBIEC Unveils Three All-New Arenas for 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – October 10, 2020 – Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) and managing partner of the Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP), announced today that Equestrian Sport Productions has undertaken a complete re-engineering and construction of three very important arenas at the Palm Beach International Equestrian […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Divine Fortune Claim the Jackpot in $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 4, 2020 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Divine Fortune ended Tryon Fall 3 on a high note claiming the win in Sunday’s $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). The Catsy Cruz (MEX) course […]

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 […]

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 […]