Tag: USEF Equestrian

National Horse Show Releases 2021 Event Schedule & Increases International Jumper Prize Money  

The 2021 National Horse Show is offering over $359,400 in prize money as an FEI CSI4*-W designated event. The $213,300 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Lexington, National Horse Show $50,000 Hunter Classic, $10,000 Child Hunter Classic and $10,000 Adult Hunter Classic, ASPCA Maclay Finals, The Hamel Foundation National […]

Kady Abrahamson & Maraca LS La Silla Master the Course to $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – July 18, 2021 –  Wilmington’s Sanctuary Arena was packed with exciting jumper action Sunday afternoon for both the $30,000 Word Equestrian Center Grand Prix and the $10,000 Futures Prix 1.30m. Fractions of a second separated the top placing horses in both classes.  The $30,000 […]

Alex Granato & Carlchen W Reign in $230,000 Major League Show Jumping Grand Prix CSI 5* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan – July 18, 2021 –  Competition in Week II of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, came to a head on Sunday, July 18, with the Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) $230,000 Grand Prix CSI 5* taking place in the Turtle […]

Jessica Springsteen & Hungry Heart “Devour” the Competition in €51,102 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 17, 2021 – As the sun shone over the expensive grass arena at Tops International Arena it was Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Hungry Heart who took everyone’s breath away with a sensational round to claim top spot on the podium. Beneath bright blue skies, […]

Fieldstone Show Park: Time to Join the Action for the August & September Shows

Halifax, Massachusetts, USA – July 15, 2021 – The Fieldstone Summer Showcase I & II are just around the corner! Please begin sending entries now or contact us to reserve stalls. Fieldstone Show Park offers “A” rated horse shows with classes for everyone. Beautifully manicured grounds, GGT footing, welcoming […]

Alex Granato & Carlchen W Ride for the Win in $72,900 Honor Hill Farm Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA  – July 16, 2021 – World class jumper competition continued Friday at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by CaptiveOne Advisors. Following an exciting first day of classes in Week Two’s kick-off of the inaugural Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) tour, riders were eager […]

M. Michael Meller Names Ali Wolff for the Ride on Fahrenheit Ponthual

Wellington, Florida, USA – July 16, 2021 – M. Michael Meller of MMM Horseman and Janet Balmuth is thrilled to announce his newest partnership with Ali Wolff, who will be taking the reins on the talented 6-year-old Selle Francais mare Fahrenheit Ponthual. Meller is known for partnering talented athletes with promising young […]

Prescott Propels Aaron Vale to Victory in $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 2* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 15, 2021 – Aaron Vale (USA) and Prescott soared to victory in the $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC), conquering the jump-off course with a time of 38.307 seconds. The course, designed by Guilherme Jorge (BRA), challenged […]

Teams & Riders for the 2021 Major League Showjumping Season!

Traverse City, Michigan – July 14, 2021 – The countdown is over and Major League Showjumping (MJLS) will be officially launched this week during the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF) at Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Michigan, USA. The individual and team championship series promises to revolutionize […]

Las Vegas National CSI 4*-W Returns for 2021 with New Schedule & Additions

Las Vegas, Nevada – July 13, 2021 – The Las Vegas National CSI4*-W and the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/U.S. Hunter Jumper Association National Championships will again offer exhibitors a horse show experience unlike any other when the events return to the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in […]

Aaron Vale & Major Claim the Jackpot in $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 04, 2021 – An international list of competitors from 12 different countries took to the WEC Grand Arena on Saturday to contest the $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix and the $10,000 WEC Ocala Futures Prix 1.30m-1.35m. Brazil’s FEI Level III course designer, Marina Azevedo (BRA) designed […]

Alex Matz & Davidson are the Masters in $100,000 Great American Insurance Group Grand Prix at Lake Placid

Lake Placid, New York, USA – July 10, 2021 – Alex Matz (USA) became just the sixth rider to sweep both Lake Placid Grand Prix events in the same year when he rode Davidson to victory in the $100,000 Great American Insurance Group Grand Prix presented by Alliant […]

Laura Chapot & Chandon Blue $30,000 Top FarmVet Open Jumper Classic at Lake Placid Horse Shows

Lake Placid, New York, USA – July 8, 2021 – Laura Chapot (USA) rode Chandon Blue to victory in the $30,000 FarmVet Open Jumper Classic Thursday at the I Love New York Horse Show, the second of two weeks of the 2021 Lake Placid Horse Shows, Sponsored by […]

Tanner Korotkin Gets the Ride on Volo’s Diamond

Wellington, Florida, USA – July 12, 2021 – Young professional Tanner Korotkin (USA) entered the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring for opening day of the 2021 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival with a new mount. Aboard the 10-year-old Volo’s Diamond, Korotkin, 19, navigated an easy clear in the […]

PBIEC Set to Benefit from International Partnership between Global Equestrian Group & Wellington Equestrian Partners

Wellington, Florida, USA – July 09, 2021 – Andreas Helgstrand, CEO of Global Equestrian Group (GEG) and Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP) announced an unprecedented partnership focused on developing international equestrian sport. GEG, will acquire the Wellington, Florida based Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) and will […]

Michelle Parker & Easy Does It Top $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – July 03, 2021 – Michelle Parker (USA) and Easy Does It led from beginning to end of the $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix on Saturday, July 3, during the Blenheim Red, White & Blue Classic in San Juan Capistrano, CA. As the very first […]

Abigail McArdle & Victorio 5 Triumph in $25,000 Tryon Resort Classic

Mill Spring, North Carolina , USA – July 5, 2021 – Abigail McArdle (USA) and Victorio 5 conquered the competition in the $25,000 Tryon Resort Sunday Classic at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) to conclude Tryon Summer 3 competition. Kady Abrahamson (USA) and Vancouver, the 2009 Westphalian gelding (Valentino […]

Faith, Friendship & Fortitude: Hadja van Orshof’s Inspiring Return to Grand Prix Competition

Wellington, Florida, USA – July 07, 2021 – International show jumper Kelli Cruciotti-VanderVeen (USA) boasts a long list of accomplishments aboard her longtime mount, Hadja van Orshof. After all, the Belgian Warmblood mare took the 23-year-old young professional to her first Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Final in […]

Laura Chapot & Calafornia Claim $20,000 CMJ Sporthorse Open Stake at Lake Placid

Lake Placid, New York, USA – July 03, 2021 – Laura Chapot (USA) rode Calafornia to victory in the $20,000 CMJ Sporthorse 1.40m Open Stake, Saturday’s featured competition at the 2021 Lake Placid Horse Shows, Sponsored by Bainbridge Farms, LLC and Presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC. One […]

Kayla Savard & Bogota Nantuel Supreme in $73,000 Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club Grand Prix CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 03, 2021 – In their first class under the lights and on the eve of America’s Independence Day holiday, Kayla Savard (USA) and Bogota Nantuel broke a tie by nearly three seconds to win the $73,000 Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club Grand Prix […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Prince of Peace Power to Win $75,000 Grand Prix at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 04, 2021 – Nearly 100 entries took to the WEC Ocala Grand Arena on Saturday to contest the $75,000 Yellow Pony Pub & Garden Grand Prix and the $10,000 WEC Ocala Futures Prix. The courses for Saturday’s classes were designed by Peter Grant […]

US Equestrian Announces Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Lexington, Kentucky – July 05, 2021 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 as part of Team USA in Tokyo, Japan. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team […]

Alex Matz & Cashew CR Cash in the Jackpot of the $100,000 Richard M. Feldman Grand Prix at Lake Placid Horse Show

Lake Placid, New York, USA – June 04, 2021 – Alex Matz (USA) won his first Grand Prix, riding Cashew CR to victory in the $100,000 Richard M. Feldman Grand Prix to culminate the first week of competition at the 2021 Lake Placid Horse Shows, Sponsored by Bainbridge […]

Michael Hughes & Kashmir Van d’Oude Pastory Top €51,550 Henders & Hazel Grand Prix CSI 3* at Knokke Hippique

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – July 03, 2021 – The final class of the day promised to be action-packed with an incredible lineup of riders qualified for the €51,550 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Henders & Hazel. Out of the 59 starters, yet again only 12 made it through […]

Margie Goldstein-Engle & Dicas Dash for the Cash at Knokke Hippique CSI 3*

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – July 02, 2021 – The sun and the holiday vibe returned for today’s classes. There was laughter, excitement, sunshine and a lot of great sport at Knokke Hippique’s Summer Circuit.  It was the final day to qualify for tomorrow’s CSI3* Grand Prix. You could feel […]

Lillie Keenan & Agana van het Gerendal Z Light Up to Win €15,000 Manama Speed Stakes CSI 5* at Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire, England – July 02, 2021 – The first of two CSI5* Show Jumping classes, the Manama Speed Stakes was dominated in the early stages by Israel’s Daniel Bluman (IRL) riding Gemma W. For the majority of the two phase competition their performance was proving difficult to beat. With just […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Claim €25,500 AON Prize CSIO 5* at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – July 02, 2021 – The American showjumpers have performed very well today. This friday’s second jumping competition was also won by a member of their team: McLain Ward (USA) and Catoki. 43 riders competed in the Aon prize, a 1.45 competition against the clock. […]

Todd Minikus & Amex Z are the Aces in $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 01, 2021 – Todd Minikus (USA) piloted Amex Z to a first place finish in Thursday’s $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 2* during the third week of the Tryon Summer Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) & Resort. Forty-one riders […]

Simply Spectacular! Karrie Rufer Claims All Three Top Spots in $24,500 Circuit Opener Grand Prix at Woodside

Woodside, California, USA – June 27, 2021 –  The West Palms Events Woodside Circuit Opener (June 23-27) has come to a close! The first of two weeks of top competition at the Horse Park at Woodside featured a $24,500 Grand Prix, a $3,500 USHJA Hunter Derby, and a […]

Sixteen-Year-Old Hailey Royce Records First Grand Prix Victory at Fox Lea Farm

Venice, Florida, USA – June 29, 2021 – Heading into the $24,999 Regional Standard Grand Prix at Fox Lea Farm, Hailey Royce (USA) stood out. At just 16 years old, she was the youngest rider in the field. But Royce (USA) has never let age stop her. By […]