Tag: US Equestrian

Nicole Shahinian-Simpson & Akuna Mattata Dash for the Win in $137,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 4, 2020 – Nicole Shahinian-Simpson (USA) and Akuna Mattata dominated the $137,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3* with a 37.002-second jump-off round in Tryon Stadium at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) as part of Tryon Summer 4 competition. Oscar Soberon […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Frosty Fly to First in $37,000 Classic CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 01, 2020 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) grabbed both ends of the podium in the $37,000 Wednesday Classic CSI 3* in Tryon Stadium on Wednesday during the Tryon Summer Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Riding Bull Run’s Faustino de […]

Daisy Farish & Great White are the Apex Predators in $72,900 Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel Grand Prix CSI 2*

Traverse City, Mich. – June 28, 2020 – Following a successful two weeks of competition at the Traverse City Spring Horse Show, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, the pinnacle of the inaugural event came Sunday afternoon in the form of the $72,900 Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel Grand […]

PBIEC & TIEC Unveil Ultra-Competition Arenas

Palm Beach International Equestrian Center & Tryon International Equestrian Center Unveil Ultra-Competition Arenas The First Fully-engineered Riding Surfaces in the World Make their Debut Mill Spring, NC – June 16, 2020 – Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort in Mill Spring, NC and Palm Beach International […]

Tom O’Mara Elected President of US Equestrian for 2021-2025 Term

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 22, 2020 – The US Equestrian Board of Directors has unanimously elected Tom O’Mara as the organization’s new president with his term beginning in January 2021. The election took place as part of the Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting on June 22 and […]

Todd Minikus & Amex Z Claim $25,000 Wednesday Classic at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 23, 2020 – Todd Minikus (USA) and Amex Z, the Bit By Bit Groups’ 2009 Zangersheide mare (Andiamo Z x Landaris), stopped the jump-off timers in 27.027 seconds to take the win in Wednesday’s $25,000 Wednesday Classic at the Tryon International […]

One-Two for Lillie Keenan in $24,999 Wellington Agricultural Services Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 22, 2020 – This past weekend concluded the ESP June Spring Series with a final day of Equitation competition on Wednesday, June 17, and four days of USEF “A” National & Jumper 4* competition. The feature class of the weekend was the $24,999 […]

Ryan Genn & Dieta Top $72,900 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Traverse City Spring Horse Show

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – June 21, 2020 – Prior to the conclusion of week one of the Traverse City Spring Horse Show, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, at Flintfields Horse Park, a substantial share of prize money was up for grabs for challengers in the $72,900  Grand Prix […]

Desert International Horse Park Announces Show Dates for 2020/2021 Fall/Winter Seasons

Thermal, California, USA – June 21, 2020 – Desert International Horse Park has released a statement announcing the show dates for 2020/2021 Fall/Winter seasons. Their official announcement states the following: “We are extremely excited to announce our Show DATES for the 2020/21 season! Our confirmed dates are listed […]

Two Weeks Added to the Summer in the Rockies Series

Parker, Colorado, USA. – June 19, 2020 – LEG Shows & Events has added two more weeks of competition to its lineup of summer shows at the Colorado Horse Park. The series will kick off with Summer in the Rockies VI & VII (July 8-19) followed by Summer […]

Nicole Shahinian-Simpson Wins $37,000 Restylane®Welcome at Split Rock Jumping Tour’s Lexington International CSI 2*

Event Operating Under COVID-19 Protocols and Guidelines at Kentucky Horse Park Lexington, Kentucky –June 19, 2020 – Nicole Shahinian-Simpson (USA) rode Akuna Mattata to victory in the $37,000 Restylane® 1.45m FEI Welcome CSI 2* at the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Lexington International CSI 2*. Operating under COVID-19 […]

ClipMyHorse.TV Acquires ShowNet.biz

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 17, 2020 – ClipMyHorse.TV is proud to announce the acquisition of ShowNet.biz and the addition of David Orlando to the company. After officially entering the US market in February 2019, ClipMyHorse.TV first partnered up with Orlando and ShowNet in June of the same year. As a […]

Tanner Korotkin Joins Shane Sweetnam at Sweet Oak Farm

Decorated Junior Rider Begins Professional Career Working under Shane Sweetnam For Immediate Release — June 19, 2020 — Rising young professional Tanner Korotkin (USA) has joined the staff at Sweet Oak Farm, working under Shane Sweetnam (IRL) this summer in events at Tryon, North Carolina, USA; Lexington, Kentucky, […]

Andy Kocher Sport Horse Auctions Launches the Eighty-Dollar Champion Contest

Wellington, Florida, USA — June 18, 2020 — Inspired by the legendary story of Harry DeLeyer and Snowman, which was made into Elizabeth Letts’ popular book, The Eighty-Dollar Champion: Snowman, the Horse That Inspired a Nation, Andy Kocher is bringing show jumping’s greatest investment tale to life in modern day. In the […]

Tips & Tricks with Margie Goldstein-Engle

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 18, 2020 – Margie Goldstein-Engle (USA) brings her wealth of experience to this week’s Tips & Tricks, sharing a ‘simple’ exercise to work on adaptability, responsiveness and control. She places two poles on a straight line, and describes how the rider can vary […]

Green Light for Horse Shows at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano!

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – Blenheim EquiSports has announced that they have received permission to host horse shows at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano, California, USA. Here’s what Blenheim EquiSport’s president and Robert Ridland stated in his letter statement to the equestrian […]

West Palms Events To Offer Three Weeks of USEF Shows at Hansen Dam Horse Park in July

Pending Final USEF Approval Lake View Terrace, California, USA – June 15, 2020 – We could not be more thrilled to announce three weeks of confirmed horse shows at Hansen Dam Horse Park in July! We can’t wait to see our show family and friends, and to help […]

FEI Competition is Back!

Look for Dalman Jump Co. at the Lexington International CSI 2* and Traverse City Spring Horse Shows CSI 2* Wellington, USA — June 17, 2020 — With the official return of international competition in the United States slated for this week in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, and Traverse City, […]

The Insider: At Home with Margie Goldstein-Engle

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 17, 2020 – This week on GCTV the inspirational Margie Goldstein-Engle gives an insight into her lifelong passion for horses and how she started riding by working to earn the lessons that helped set her on the road to show jumping stardom. On […]

Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Announces Cancellation of 2020 Devon Fall Classic

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA. – June 16, 2020 – The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair (DHSCF) has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Devon Fall Classic, which was to be held September 10-13, 2020. The Devon Fall Classic is a 4-day jumping competition and fall festival held on the historic DHSCF grounds. The annual […]

Hunter Holloway & Lucky Strike Claim the Jackpot in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Lamplight

Wayne, Illinois, USA – June 16, 2020 – The Hits Chicago Series at Lamplight Equestrian Center continued last week with Spring Spectacular II. Riders rose to the occasion with great competition in both the Hunter and Jumper rings, and enjoyed a week of great weather for the second […]

Charlie Jayne & Amice Z Beat the Clock to Win $50,000 Hits Grand Prix at Lamplight

Wayne, Illinois, USA – June 15, 20202 – The Hits Chicago Series at Lamplight Equestrian Center continued last week with Spring Spectacular II. Riders rose to the occasion with great competition in both the Hunter and Jumper rings, and enjoyed a week of great weather for the second […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s 20 Questions with Margie Engle

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 15, 2020 – This week on GCTV the inspirational Margie Goldstein-Engle (USA) gives an insight into her lifelong passion for horses and how she started riding by working to earn the lessons that helped set her on the road to show jumping stardom. […]

Kent Farrington & Kaprice Cruise to First in $24,999 Osphos® Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida – June 15, 2020 – The ESP June Spring Series continued last week with four days of USEF “A” National & Jumper 4* competition. The $24,999 Osphos® Grand Prix (plus $600 in add back money) on the Derby Field was the highlight of the weekend. Kent […]

Todd Minikus & Amex Z Take the Gold in $25,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 14, 2020 – Todd Minikus (USA) and Amex Z secured a double victory during Tryon Summer I at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) winning the $25,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake last Thursday. Before also claiming top honors in $75,000 Tryon Resort […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Divine Fortune Turn on the Afterburner to Win $25,000 Wednesday Classic at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 10, 2020 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Divine Fortune turned on the afterburner to win the $25,000 Wednesday Classic last Wednesday during the first week of the Tryon Summer Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). The American […]

Todd Minikus & Amex Z Complete the Double with $75,000 Grand Prix Win at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 13, 2020 – Todd Minikus (USA) and Amex Z secured a double victory during Tryon Summer 1 at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), winning both the $75,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix. In Saturday’s Tryon Resort Grand Prix, Minikus and Amex Z […]

Updated COVID-19 Protocols for Traverse City Horse Show & Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

Traverse City, Michigan – June 13, 2020 – Flintfields Horse Park is ready to host great competition again this summer during the Traverse City Horse Show (TCHS) and Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF). Competition will be held behind closed doors, with limited access only to those directly involved […]

Hits Culpeper Gets Green Light to Host Two-Week July Series

Culpeper, Virginia – June 12, 2020 – Horse showing is a go at Hits Culpeper, beginning with the two-week July Series, July 1-12! We are excited to be back in the ‘Heart of Virginia’s Horse Country’ for the 2020 season! Watch Tom Struzzieri’s most recent update on HITS […]

Three Major US Indoor Shows Issue Joint Statement about Fall Indoor Circuit

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 08, 2020 – Many questions have been raised and ideas shared regarding the fall indoor circuit and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board of Directors and show management teams of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, Washington International Horse Show and the […]