Dutch Pip British in Penultimate Europe Division 2 Furusiyya Qualifier
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Dutch Pip British in Penultimate Europe Division 2 Furusiyya Qualifier

Frank Schuttert and Winchester HS produced an all-important second-round clear to help secure victory for The Netherlands at the penultimate Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Europe Division 2 qualifier in Gijon. Photo: FEI/Herve Bonnaud. Gijon (ESP), 31 August 2013 – The Netherlands won through in a close-fought clash with a talented British side at the penultimate…

John Pearce Makes the West Coast Proud with a Win in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix
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John Pearce Makes the West Coast Proud with a Win in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix

©ESI Photography. John Pearce and Son of Gun jumping their way to a win in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix. SAUGERTIES, NY (August 31, 2013) – With hopes of million-dollar success, John Pearce of Bermuda Dunes, California made his way east this week and piloted Forest View Farm’s Son of a Gun to the top…

The EQUUS Foundation Announces 2013 Grant Awards
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The EQUUS Foundation Announces 2013 Grant Awards

WESTPORT, CT – August 31, 2013 – The Board of Directors of the EQUUS Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the award of $275,000 in grants to charities dedicated to ensuring the well-being of horses, improving the quality of life of people through equine-assisted activities and therapies, and fostering the horse-human bond. 2013 marks the…

Bell Earns 2013 Adequan/USEF Opening Reining National Championship Title
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Bell Earns 2013 Adequan/USEF Opening Reining National Championship Title

Tulsa, OK – The Ariat Tulsa Reining Classic hosted the Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship Friday afternoon as many of the best in the game went head-to-head for the 2013 National Title. When the final pattern had been ridden in the Ford Truck Arena it was Brian Bell and Wimpys Showboat that emerged victorious. Bell…

US Team Eighth at the 2013 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs Following the Marathon
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US Team Eighth at the 2013 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs Following the Marathon

Misdee Wrigley-Miller is leading the U.S. effort in Slovakia (Rinaldo de Craen/decraen.com) Topolcianky, Slovakia – The marathon phase at the 2013 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs saw a great shake-up of the leaderboard on Saturday. The U.S. team now stands eighth following the completion of two phases of competition on a score of 287.8….

Brilliant Jung Lines Germany Up for Double Gold
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Brilliant Jung Lines Germany Up for Double Gold

Michael Jung (GER) rides like a true champion across country at the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships in Malmö (SWE) to maintain his individual lead on Halunke FBW and keep Germany ahead in the team standings. (Photo: Kit Houghton/FEI). Lausanne (SUI), 31 August 2013 – Michael Jung and the German team gave an outstanding display…

Vaulting Visions to Hold Clinic and Perform at the American Gold Cup CSI4*-W
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Vaulting Visions to Hold Clinic and Perform at the American Gold Cup CSI4*-W

Vaulting Visions, the 2012 USEF/AVA Team National Champions, will perform at the American Gold Cup on Saturday and Sunday and hold a vaulting clinic on Saturday. Photo by Lynne Owen VaultingPhotos.com. North Salem, NY – August 30, 2013 – The 2012 U.S. National Championship Equestrian Vaulting Team, based out of Vaulting Visions in Swedesboro, NJ,…

US Team Stands Fourth, Wrigley-Miller Fifth Following Dressage at FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs
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US Team Stands Fourth, Wrigley-Miller Fifth Following Dressage at FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs

Misdee Wrigley-Miller (Rinaldo de Craen/decraen.com) Topolcianky, Slovakia – The second day of dressage at the 2013 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs came to a conclusion on Friday with the latter half of competitors performing their tests. Following the completion of the first phase of the championship, the U.S. stands in fourth place on a…

Blanchard and Dancer Drive into Top 15 on First Day of the FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs
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Blanchard and Dancer Drive into Top 15 on First Day of the FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs

Topolcianky, Slovakia – The United States sent two drivers into driven dressage competition at the 2013 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs on Thursday. Rachael Blanchard and Scott Dancer performed admirably to each slot into the top 15. Blanchard (Upperville, VA) was first into the arena for the U.S. driving the talented horses owned Heather…

A Long History of Family Tradition at Spruce Meadows
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A Long History of Family Tradition at Spruce Meadows

The second in a series of Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping films 30 August 2013 – Rolex has today released the second in a series of films celebrating the start of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament, taking place in Calgary from 4-8 September, and its involvement in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping….