Tag: USA

Heather Caristo-Williams & Marciano MVF are the Masters in $36,600 SmartPak Welcome CSI 2* at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 10, 2021 – The third week of the Hits Saugerties Spring Series has concluded at Hits-on-the-Hudson. This final week featured USEF-Rated and FEI CSI 2* competition including a $25,000 Hits Grand Prix CSI 2*, $50,000 Grand Prix CSI 2*, and $10,000 USHJA […]

Taylor St. Jacques & Upsilon de La Liniere Top $100,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky – June 13, 2021 – The first week of the Lexington Split Rock Hunter Jumper Classic culminated Sunday, June 13, with hunter, jumper, and equitation competition taking place throughout the Kentucky Horse Park. Highlighted by the $100,000 1.45m Grand Prix CSI 2*, the Claiborne Ring saw […]

Aaron Vale & Elusive Shine the Brightest in $137,000 Cleghorn Gun Club Grand Prix CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 12, 2021 – Aaron Vale (USA) and Elusive jumped clear and raced to a blue ribbon in the $137,000 Cleghorn Golf and Sports Club Grand Prix CSI 3* with an impressive jump-off time of 37.426 seconds under the lights at Tryon International Equestrian […]

Jessica Springsteen & RMF Tinkerbell Reign Supreme in €100,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – June 13, 2021 – The US lady riders were highly anticipated and they were anything but disappointing! In the Hubside Jumping Grimaud-Gulf of Saint-Tropez’s CSI 4* Grand Prix, America’s Jessica Springsteen (USA) won ahead of two riders from Rhône-Alpes, Olivier Perreau (FRA) and Mégane Moissonnier […]

Aaron Vale & Elusive Excel in $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 10, 2021 – Aaron Vale (USA) continued his winning ways Thursday at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC), claiming the $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3* aboard Elusive, after stopping the jump-off timers at 34.506 seconds. Only eight pairs returned to […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Divine Fortune Fly to First in $37,000 Power & Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 09, 2021 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Divine Fortune rode to win Wednesday’s $37,000 Power & Speed Stake CSI 3* during the first week of the Tryon Summer Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort. The American […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Supreme in $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 03, 2021 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Orafina scored a win in the $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) at the start of Tryon Spring 5 competition. After 59 entries challenged the first round […]

Fearless Farrington & Courageous Creedance Take the Win in €96,500 Eni Small Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 29, 2021 – For the second time this week, Kent Farrington (USA) and his 14-year-old chestnut gelding Creedance (Lord Z x Notaris) stood tall and proud as the national anthem of the USA rang out across the arena at CSIO 5* Rome – Piazza […]

Farrington & Creedance on Fast & Furious Mode to Win €26,200 Land Rover Prize CSIO 5* at Piazza Di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 27, 2021 – Kent Farrington (USA) produced a spectacular win with Creedance in the Landrover Speed competition on the opening day of CSIO Rome Piazza di Siena 2021 today. The 40-year-old rider who helped his country to team silver at the Rio 2016 Olympic […]

Caroline Mawhinney & Stella Levista are the Stars in $15,000 Grand Prix CSI U-25 at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 23, 2021 – The final day of the Kentucky Spring Classic and the conclusion to Kentucky Horse Shows’ spring series saw a day full of exciting show jumping competition Sunday, May 23. A total of 39 rising young talents gathered for the $15,000 Grand […]

Kelli Cruciotti-VanderVeen & Hadja van Orshof Win $30,000 Cleghorn Gun Club Grand Prix at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 22, 2021 –  Kelli Cruciotti-VanderVeen (USA) and Hadja van Orshof gave fans the only double-clear round of the night to win the $30,000 Cleghorn Gun Club Grand Prix at TIEC, stopping the jump-off timers in 49.231 seconds. One of only two to qualify […]

Phelps Media Group Announces the Death of Founder & CEO Mason Phelps, Jr.

Wellington, Florida, USA – May 19, 2021 – It is with great sadness and the deepest regrets that Phelps Media Group announces the passing of its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mason Phelps Jr.. Phelps passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home of a heart attack. On behalf of the […]

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for the Nations Cup of Rome CSIO 5*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 19, 2021- US Equestrian is pleased to announce the four athletes selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team for the Nations Cup of Rome CSIO 5* held at the Piazza di Siena in Rome, Italy from May 26-30, 2021. The two-round team competition […]

Zayna Rizvi & Excellent Supreme in $20,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 13, 2021 – The youngest in the class navigated a tricky course to beat the adults in Thursday’s $20,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake, resulting in Zayna Rizvi (USA) claiming her biggest win to date aboard Peacock Ridge LLC’s Excellent. The duo was one […]

Alejandro Mills Topete & Chataga Conquer $1,100,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Otomí

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – May 15, 2021 – The overhead clouds did not keep the sun from shining Saturday afternoon, nor top riders and horses from entering the main ring at Otomí Club Hípico for the MXN $1,100,000 Grand Prix CSI 2*. The feature classs of the […]

Schuyler Riley & Robin de Ponthual Race to First in $30,000 Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 15, 2021 – Schuyler Riley (USA) and Robin de Ponthual landed first place in the $30,000 Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club Grand Prix last Saturday night during the Tryon Spring Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Climbing from her third place […]

Tracy Fenney & MTM Dolce Vita Top $25,000 Sunday Jumper Classic at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 09, 2021 – Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Dolce Vita topped the $25,000 Sunday Jumper Classic to conclude the first week of the 2021 Tryon Spring Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) & Resort. The American scored a win […]

Fieldstone Show Park: Official Update on COVID-19 Protocols & Spectators

Halifax, Massachusetts, USA – May 07, 2021 – The long wait is nearly over! With less than one week until the start of the Fieldstone Show Park Spring Festival, everyone is getting excited. With the start of the Spring Festival, Fieldstone would like to announce the guidelines regarding […]

Capital Challenge Horse Show to Host North American League National Finals

Brookeville, Maryland, USA – April 30, 2021 – Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) management is pleased to announce that the North American League (NAL) National Finals will be held during this year’s event, which runs October 1-10, and is traditionally held at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, […]

Ryan Genn & VDL Gerinus T Victorious in $25,000 WEC Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA –  April 25, 2021 – A competitive field of 18 horse and rider combinations took to the Sanctuary Arena tonight to vie for the win in the World Equestrian Center $25,000 Grand Prix. Jumping a course designed by Keith Bollotte, seven pairs qualified for the […]

US Equestrian Launches Enhanced Horse & Rider Reports for All Breeds & Disciplines

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 29, 2021 – US Equestrian members will soon have access to improved horse and rider reports that are customized to their breed and discipline. By popular request from the membership, the updated reports provide more detailed at-a-glance information, along with enhanced sport-specific competition […]

TIEC Competitions Opening to Public on May 3 with Limited Capacity

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – April 27, 2021 – Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) will welcome the return of spectators beginning May 3 at 40% capacity thanks to a protocol easement in a recent announcement from the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF). While TIEC restaurants and shops have […]

One Day Left! To Submit Your Pre-Entries for Fieldstone Spring Festival

Halifax, Massachusetts , USA – April 29, 2021 – One day left to submit your Fieldstone Spring Festival Pre-Entries. With less than two weeks until the start of the Fieldstone Spring Festival, operations staff and administration are hard at work putting the final touches on the show park. […]

Limited Number of Spectators Allowed Back at USEF-Licensed Competitions

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 20, 2021 – US Equestrian has updated its COVID-19 Action Plan for Licensed Competitions (Action Plan) to include protocols specific to allowing spectator attendance at a limited capacity beginning May 3, 2021. Last week, US Equestrian announced the maximum capacity for spectators at competitions in its April […]

Keri Potter & Ayma de La Demi Lune Top $40,000 Interactive Mortgage Grand Prix at Temecula

Temecula, California, USA. – April 24, 2021 – A thrilling day of hunter/jumper competition at the Nilforushan Equisport Events’ Temecula Valley National Premier I, presented by Interactive Mortgage, concluded Saturday evening with the $40,000 National Grand Prix, sponsored by Voltaire. A field of 42 riders set forth to contest […]

Kent Farrington: “I Truly Love What I Do, I’m Incredibly Passionate about Show Jumping!”

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 26, 2021 – American Rolex Testimonee, former Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Live Contender, and the current world number seven-ranked rider, Kent Farrington explains his goals for 2021; his plan for the Rolex Grand Prix at The Dutch Masters; and the positives […]

Washington International Horse Show To Return to Tryon International Equestrian Center in 2021

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – April 27, 2021 – The 63rd Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS EquestrianTM will be held Oct. 26-31, 2021, at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), in Mill Spring, N.C., featuring the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM Washington CSI4*-W for the President’s Cup, […]

Laura Kraut: Great Horses for the Rolex Grand Slam & Olympic Dreams

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 26, 2021 – Olympic team champion at Beijing 2008, American show jumper Laura Kraut (USA) admits how fortunate she has been to have spent the winter months competing in warmer climes; she explains her Tokyo 2020 ambitions; and gives some insights into her […]

Susan Artes & California Sunshine Sparkle in $10,000 Speed Classic at Temecula

Temecula, California, USA – April 22, 2021 – Competition was fast and fierce Thursday afternoon as 37 horse-and-rider combos left nothing on the table in hopes of claiming the largest piece of the prize in the $10,000 1.40m Speed Classic during Temecula Valley National Premier 1. Several familiar […]

World Equestrian Center Announces Decision Regarding Entity that Will Sanction All of its Events

Ocala, Florida, USA –  April 23, 2021 – World Equestrian Center (WEC) management has decided that beginning May 3rd, all 2021 competitions at our Wilmington, Ohio, and Ocala, Florida, venues will be sanctioned by the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA). As a competition organizer we have experienced incredible […]