Tag: US Equestrian

Alex Granato & Carlchen W Soar to First in $35,000 Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Qualifier CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 29, 2018 – Alex Granato (USA) rode home with blue in the $35,000 Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital 1.50m Qualifier CSI 4* with Carlchen W at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Granato dashed through the jump-off in 37.454 seconds to secure the win […]

It’s On! $100,000 USEF U-25 Show Jumping National Championship at PBIEC

The $100,000 USEF U-25 Show Jumping National Championship has already begun during the Holiday & Horses Show CSI 4* at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center’s International Arena. The championship’s fourth edition will run from November 29 to December 2. Athletes between the ages of 16 and 25 […]

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 […]

USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund Welcomes Dontations to Help Horses Affected by California Wildfires

With the deadliest wildfire raging in the state’s history and nearly 210,000 acres burned and ablaze from fires across the state, California and its citizens and equine community are facing one of equestrians’ worst fears. Many people have been forced to flee their homes, farms, and ranches, with […]

Manuel Lecuona & Noche de Ronda Leap to Victory in $25,000 Equine Tack & Nutritionals Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 19, 2018 – Manuel Lecuona (USA) rode to victory in the $25,000 Equine Tack & Nutritionals in the 2018 ESP Pre-Charity show aboard Noche De Ronda at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Lecuona flew through the jump-off in 46.784 seconds the 2009 […]

Nicole Shahinian-Simpson & Akuna Mattata Fly to Victory in $40,000 Welcome Jumper Speed Classic CSI 4* at Las Vegas National Horse Show

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 15, 2018 – Nicole Shahinian-Simpson (USA) and Akuna Mattata withstood the test of time Thursday night at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, jumping third in the order and holding on through 44 riders to win the $40,000 FEI 1.50m Las Vegas National […]

Richard Spooner & Arthos R Race to the Top in $35,000 Blenheim Welcome Jumper Classic CSI 4*

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 15, 2018 – Riding for the United States, Richard Spooner took the victory with Michael Wang’s Arthos R (Namelus R x Mermus R) in the $35,000 Blenheim Jumper Classic CSI 4*. Set in a power and speed format over Anthony d’Ambrosio’s track, […]

Kyle King Rides Christian Victory in $44,000 Markel Insurance Series Final at The Las Vegas National Horse Show CSI 4*-W

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 14,2018 – Seventeen of the top point earners from the season of Markel Insurance 1.45m Series qualifiers competed to take home the lion’s share of the $44,000 prize in Wednesday night’s highlight class. Of the four horse and rider combinations that rode fault free […]

Eve Jobs Takes Over the Lead in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – North American League West

With consistent, points-earning performances in Vancouver (CAN), Columbus (USA), Del Mar (USA) and Thermal, Eve Jobs (USA) took over the lead in the west coast sub league standings of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League with 48 points. Should Jobs qualify to compete at Gothenburg […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili Outrun the Field in $40,200 Desert Classic CSI 3*

The FEI CSI 3*-W week at National Sunshine II continued last Friday with the $40,200 Desert Classic CSI 3* at the Grand Prix Stadium in the AON Hits Desert Park in Thermal, California, USA. Many riders who had competed in the FEI-class the previous day would go on […]

Rich Fellers & Steelbi Speed to First in $35,000 Desert Welcome Stake CSI 3*

The FEI CSI 3*-W week at National Sunshine II kicked off last Thursday with the $35,000 Desert Welcome Stake CSI 3*, in the Grand Prix Stadium, for the first leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Qualifier. Surrounded by mountainous views, top riders from across the country […]

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 […]

Wilton Porter & Caletto Cabana Triumph in €50,100 Respect Prize CSI 4* at X-Bionic Indoor Master

The first day of competition came to a close in grand fashion last night during the X-Bionic Indoor Master CSI 4* at the X-Bionic Equestor Sphere in Slovakia, Samorin. Wilton Porter (USA) and Caletto Cabana were victorious in the feature class of the day, the €50,100 Respect Prize […]

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, […]

Beezie Madden & Chic Hin D’Hyrencourt Team Up for Victory in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Lexington CSI 4*-W

Fresh off a victory in Washington (USA), defending Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Champion Beezie Madden (USA) continued her winning streak in Lexington—this time on a new horse. Madden piloted Chic Hin D Hyrencourt to victory in the 10-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding’s World Cup qualifying debut. Using stride […]

Beezie Madden & Chic Hin D’Hyrencourt Top $250,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Lexington CSI 4*-W at National Horse Show

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – Nov. 3, 2018 – The feature show jumping event of the 2018 National Horse Show, the $250,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Lexington CSI4*-W brought 35 of the sport’s upper echelon horses and athletes to the Alltech Arena to compete head-to-head for the greatest share of […]

Second Major Victory for Molly Ashe Cawley & Picobello Choppin PC at National Horse Show CSI 4*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – Nov. 2, 2018 – The penultimate day of show jumping competition at the 2018 National Horse Show took place Friday, with the crowd favorite Salamander Hotels & Resorts $35,000 Accumulator Class CSI4* showing off a unique contest. Accruing the highest number of points out of the pack […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Claim $135,000 International Jumper Classic CSI 4* at National Horse Show

Lexington, Ky. – Nov. 1, 2018 – The 2018 National Horse Show returned to the Kentucky Horse Park on Thursday with a series of upper-level show jumping competitions capped by the $135,000 International Jumper Classic CSI 4*, attracting some of the best horses and athletes from the United States and beyond. […]

Molly Ashe Cawley & Picobello Choppin PC Power to Victory in $35,000 Palm Beach Masters Prize CSI 4* at National Horse Show

Lexington, Ky. – Nov. 1, 2018 – The 2018 National Horse Show returned to the Kentucky Horse Park on Thursday with a series of upper-level show jumping competitions capped by the $135,000 International Jumper Classic CSI4*, attracting some of the best horses and athletes from the United States and beyond. Prior […]

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 […]

Elizabeth “Beezie” Madden & Breitling LS Soar to Victory in $135,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI 4*-W

The 60th Anniversary Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) came to a peak on Saturday, October 27, with a victory for reigning FEI Jumping World Cup™ champions Beezie Madden (USA) and Breitling LS in the $135,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington, presented by Events DC. A four-time U.S. Olympian, […]

Todd Minikus & Amex Z Showcase their A-Game in $35,000 Tryon Resort Speed Stake CSI 3*

The $35,000 1.45m Tryon Resort Speed Stake CSI 3* was a breeze for the USA’s Todd Minikus and Bit by Bit Group’s Amex Z, stopping the timers in 58.03 seconds to claim top honors Saturday morning ahead of their podium finish Saturday night. Their closest competitor, Rowan Willis […]

Beezie & Breitling LS Best the Field to Win $135,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI 4*-W

As the defending champion of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final, US Olympian Beezie Madden (USA) is prequalified for next year’s Final in Gothenburg. Saturday night in Washington D.C., USA, she reminded everyone why she’s earned such a distinction. Madden, aboard her World Cup Champion Breitling LS, […]

Aaron Vale & Finou 4 Soar to First in $25,000 Land Rover Puissance Prize CSI 4* at Washington International Horse Show

The 60th Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) continued on Friday, October 26, with some of its most exciting competition yet, featuring the $25,000 Land Rover Puissance were Aaron Vale of Williston, FL, and Finou 4. The classes were part of a full schedule of exciting competition and entertaining exhibitions […]

Georgina Bloomberg & Paola 233 Gallop to Victory in $50,000 International Jumper Speed Final CSI 4* at WIHS

The 60th Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) continued on Friday, October 26, with some of its most exciting competition yet, featuring the $50,000 International Jumper Speed Final, won by Georgina Bloomberg (USA), on Paola 233. Riding over a faults-converted speed course designed by Olaf Petersen Jr. of Germany, Georgina […]

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 […]

Catherine Tyree & Bokai Best the Field in $40,000 International Jumper Welcome Stake CSI 4* at Washington International Horse Show CSI 4*-W

The international show jumpers took center stage on Thursday, October 25, at the 60th annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) for their first two competitions of the week. In the $40,000 International Jumper Welcome Stake, Catherine Tyree (24) of Chicago, IL, rode the 12-year-old KWPN gelding Bokai, owned by […]

Zazou Hoffman & Samson II Show their Strength in $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Del Mar Qualifier

When Zazou Hoffman (USA) was asked whether the Longines watch that sat before her was her first, her initial response was a dead giveaway: “I get to keep the watch?” Hoffman, 26, topped the $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Del Mar with Samson II, besting a compact […]

A Diva rides Jiva to Victory in $35,000 Keystone Classic Speed Stake CSI 3* at Pennsylvania National Horse Show

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA – October 19, 2018 – Beezie Madden (USA), the two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and reigning Longines FEI World Cup Champion, scored her second victory in as many days on Jiva, owned by Abigail Wexner, at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show winning the $35,000 Keystone Classic Speed Stake, sponsored […]