Tag: US Equestrian

McLain Ward & Contagious Cruise to Win $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 31, 2020 – The fourth week of the Great American Summer Series, presented by Alliant Private Client, featured the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix on Friday at the Hits Saugerties Equestrian Center. In the end, it was McLain Ward (USA) and Contagious secured top honors. The […]

Katharin Gualtieri & Castalano Claim $25,000 Grand Prix at Colorado Horse Park

Parker, Colorado, USA – July 01, 2020 – LEG Shows & Events wrapped up its fourth week of summer shows with Summer in the Rockies Continued II (July 29 – Aug. 2). In Saturday’s $25,000 LEG Grand Prix, amateur rider Katharin Gualtieri (USA) and her Castalano trained by […]

Margie Engle & Dicas Dash for the Cash in $137,000 Four G Surfaces Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – Aug. 2, 2020 – Boasting the largest purse of the 2020 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, thus far, the $137,000 Four G Surfaces Grand Prix CSI 3* was the finale event of Week Five of the six-week series. The contest attracted […]

Kentucky Summer Classic & USEF Pony Finals Cancelled due to COVID-19 Contamination

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – August 1, 2020 – We have been notified today that two more individuals have tested positive for COVID-19, after attending the Kentucky Summer Classic, for a total of four reported cases. US Equestrian and Kentucky Horse Shows prioritize the safety of our members, participants, […]

Nicole Haunert & Calgary IV Claim Markel Horse Insurance Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – July 25, 2020 – It was two for two as Nicole Haunert (USA) on Calgary IV claimed top honors in the Markel Horse Insurance Grand Prix last Saturday afternoon during Blenheim EquiSports‘ Racing Festival at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park.  As the […]

Kristen Vanderveen & “Frosty” Fly to First Again by Winning $36,600 T&R Development Classic CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – July 31, 2020 – Friday morning at Flintfields Horse Park saw the second FEI class of the week for the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, in the form of the $36,600 T&R Development Classic CSI 3*. A speed class, the contest […]

Kristen Vanderveen Claims One-Two in $36,600 Welcome Stake CSI 3* at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – July 30, 2020 – Boasting a CSI 3* rating, the fifth week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, kicked off FEI competition Thursday with the $36,600 Welcome Stake CSI 3*. A series of new competitors were drawn to Flintfields […]

Letter from the CEO of the USEF about the Use of Face Masks & Pandemic Measurements

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – July 29, 2020 – The  Chief Executive Officer of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), William J. Moroney, released a letter regarding the use of face masks/coverings and pandemic-related requirements. The CEO stated the following in his letter: Dear USEF Members and Competition Organizers […]

Caroline Donnally & Always Me Seal the Win in $25,000 LEG Grand Prix

Parker, Colorado, USA. – July 25, 2020 – On Saturday morning, only three horse and rider pairs found the key to a demanding track designed by Michel Vaillancourt (CAN), keeping all the poles up within a tight time allowed to qualify for the jump-off of the feature class […]

Additional Info on COVID-19 Positive Result from West Palms Welcome Back

West Palms Events would like to provide additional information about the official who recently tested positive for COVID-19 subsequent to attending West Palms Welcome Back 1 and 2 at the Del Mar Horse Park: As soon as we learned of the positive result, we initiated our contact tracing […]

Leslie Howard & Donna Speciale Dominate in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 24, 2020 – The Great American Summer Series, presented by Alliant Private Client, was on again last Friday as the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix took place at the Hits Saugerties venue. Leslie Howard (USA) and Donna Speciale overcame a field of 32 other combinations to […]

Abigail McArdle & Victorio 5 Top $72,900 Staller Grand Prix CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – July 26, 2020 – Week Four of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, concluded Sunday, but not before 47 combinations battled it out for the lead spot in the lap of honor as the victors of the $72,900 Staller Grand Prix […]

Maria Costa & Valentino V Z Victorious in $36,600 Devoucoux Welcome Stake CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – July 24, 2020 – The first FEI class of Week Four at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, brought a lofty field of 54 entries to front and center for the $36,600 Devoucoux Welcome Stake CSI 2*, which took place Friday […]

Pennsylvania National Horse Show & Washington International Horse Show to Take Place in Florida

The Board of Directors and show management teams of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS) and Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian, are pleased to announce their venue and dates for 2020. The PNHS and WIHS are committed to providing a safe environment for competitors, […]

Claire McKean & Isabelle Triumph in $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at Kentucky Summer Horse Show

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – July 23, 2020 – The Rolex Stadium was teeming with top-notch competition Thursday afternoon as a lofty 47 entries took to the ring in hopes of securing the win in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic. The first of five events making up the 2020 Hagyard […]

Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple Top $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Lamplight

Wayne, Illinois, USA – July 17, 2020 – Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Apple were victorious in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix on Friday during the third week of the Hits Chicago Summertime Series at the Lamplight Equestrian Center. Eleven riders jumped clean in the first round and […]

Ali Wolff & Casall Cruise to Win $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix at Hits Lamplight

Wayne, Illinois, USA – July 19, 2020 – The Hits Chicago Summertime Series is a wrap, but competition continues next week with the three-week Hits Chicago Equifest Series. The past three weeks have brought blue ribbons, Championships, and smiles to featured class winner’s faces at Lamplight Equestrian Center. […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Almighty Power to Win $25,000 Sunday Classic at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 21, 2020 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) added her name to both ends of the podium after the $25,000 Sunday Jumper Classic to conclude the sixth week of the Tryon Summer Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). The American and […]

Zume Gallaher & Edita Excel in $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – July 18, 2020 – Congratulations to Zume Gallaher (USA) for earning her first Grand Prix Prix victory on Saturday at $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix during the Showpark Summer Festival at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. Out of 36 entries, Gallaher […]

Kent Farrington & Kaprice Cruise to Win $137,000 EquiSafe Global Grand Prix CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 18, 2020 – In a close finish, Kent Farrington (USA) and Kaprice secured victory in the $137,000 EquiSafe Global Grand Prix CSI 3* at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Farrington and Kaprice, a 2010 Belgian Warmblood mare (Echo Van T Spieveld x […]

Catherine Tyree & BEC Lorenzo Supreme in $36,600 Welcome Stake CSI 2* at Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – July 17, 2020 – The Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring played host to a new and eclectic set of contenders Friday for the $36,600 Welcome Stake CSI 2* at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC. The third week […]

WCHR Qualification Guidelines for 2020 Capital Challenge Horse Show Announced

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – July 15, 2020 – The Capital Challenge Horse Show will again welcome the country’s top hunter horses and riders for the year-end finale of the World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Program, to be held on September 28 – October 4, 2020. Due to […]

NAL Moves National Finals to Capital Challenge Horse Show

Annville, Pennsylvania, USA – July 15, 2020 – The North American League (NAL) is moving this year’s National Finals to the Capital Challenge Horse Show, which will be held September 28–October 4, at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. The NAL is also canceling its […]

National Horse Show Announces Plans to Return to Kentucky Horse Park – Alltech Arena for 2020 Event

Lexington, Kentucky – July 15, 2020 – The National Horse Show announces plans to return to its home at the Alltech Arena, located in the Kentucky Horse Park, for the 2020 event, scheduled to be held October 23 – November 1. Due to the effects of the COVID-19 […]

USEF Announces New Online Transfers & Leases

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – July 15, 2020 – In an effort to simplify USEF horse ownership transfers and lease registrations, we are happy to announce a new online option. Effective immediately, a member can log in to their USEF member account and mark any of their horses as sold or leased. Once entered, the buyer or lessee […]

Julie Welles & Ambra Jump to Victory in €25,400 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – July 12, 2020 – Julie Welles (USA) and Ambra jumped to victory in the €25,400 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2* today during the final day of the Hubside Jumping CSI 5*/4*/2*. The American and the 2009 bay Italian Sport Horse mare (Quintender x Grandeur) were […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili Blaze to Win $73,000 JTWG, Inc. Grand Prix CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 12, 2020 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili sped to a 36.579-second jump-off round to take the win in Saturday’s $73,000 JTWG, Inc. Grand Prix CSI 2* at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort. The […]

Todd Minikus & Amex Z Triumphant in $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 2* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 10, 2020 – Todd Minikus (USA) and Amex Z had a moment of disagreement on course and still dominated the jump-off to win the $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 2* to kick off  the Tryon Summer 5 competition on Thursday […]

Tracy Fenney & Igor van de Heibos Top $50,000 Hits Grand Prix at Lamplight

Wayne, Illinois, USA – July 05, 2020 – The first week of the of the Hits Chicago Summertime Series came to an end at the Lamplight Equestrian Center last Sunday with a victory by Tracy Fenney (USA) and Igor van de Heibos in the $50,000 Hits Grand Prix. […]

Richard Fellers & Steelbi Soar to Win $50,000 Great Lakes Grand Prix CSI 2*

Traverse City, Mich. – July 5, 2020 – Substantial prize money was up for grabs Sunday at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, as 42 entries took to the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring for the $50,000 Great Lakes Grand Prix CSI 2*. Improving […]