Fighting French Secure Europe Division 2 Furusiyya Victory in Lisbon
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Fighting French Secure Europe Division 2 Furusiyya Victory in Lisbon

Marie Demonte and Rhune d’Euskadl produced a second-round clear to help France to victory at tonight’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Europe Division 2 qualifier in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo: FEI/Nuno Pragana. Lisbon (POR), 30 May 2014 – The French team of Laurent Goffinet, Caroline Nicolas, Marie Demonte and Cedric Angot claimed victory in the third leg…

Ronan McGuigan Dominates the Strongid C 2X Grand Prix Stadium, Topping $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix
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Ronan McGuigan Dominates the Strongid C 2X Grand Prix Stadium, Topping $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix

©ESI Photography. Ronan McGuigan jumps to a win in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix. SAUGERTIES, NY (May 30, 2014) – Ronan McGuigan of Far Hills, New Jersey was quick to give Capall Zidane all the credit after Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix presented by Zoetis, at HITS Saugerties. McGuigan’s self-proclaimed “rider error” kept them out…

US Teams Finishes Sixth in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO3* Lisbon
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US Teams Finishes Sixth in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO3* Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal – The young U.S. team, composed of four riders, all under the age of 25, produced a sixth-place finish in Friday’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO3* Lisbon. Under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe DiAnn Langer, the team of Catherine Pasmore, Alise Oaken, Abigail McArdle, and Jessica Springsteen finished on a two-round total…

British Pip Spanish in Close-Fought Fight for Furusiyya Honours at St Gallen
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British Pip Spanish in Close-Fought Fight for Furusiyya Honours at St Gallen

(L to R) Robert Whitaker, Guy Williams, Rob Hoekstra (Chef d’Equipe), Daniel Neilson and Spencer Roe. In front (L to R) John Roche, FEI Director Jumping; H.E. Hazem Mohammed Karakotly, Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Switzerland; Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President and Head of International Marketing Longines; Saad S. Alreshidi, KSA; Nayla Stössel, President CSIO St Gallen;…

Junior Rider Ashleigh Conroy-Zugel Quickly Climbs CDI Ranks
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Junior Rider Ashleigh Conroy-Zugel Quickly Climbs CDI Ranks

Ashleigh Conroy-Zugel and Ungaro at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, FL. Photos by Susan J. Stickle. Wellington, FL – May 30, 2014 – Ashleigh Conroy-Zugel, a 16-year-old junior dressage rider, has proven she has the grit and determination to accelerate her climb in CDI competition and then rise above an injury to place…

Paul O’Shea and Primo de Revel Win $100,000 Grand Prix of Devon
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Paul O’Shea and Primo de Revel Win $100,000 Grand Prix of Devon

Paul O’Shea and Primo de Revel. Photos © The Book LLC. Devon, PA – May 29, 2014 – The Devon Horse Show’s famous Dixon Oval hosted an exciting evening of grand prix show jumping Thursday night as fans watched Ireland’s Paul O’Shea and Primo de Revel jump to victory in the $100,000 Grand Prix of…

USEF Updates Team for 2014 Rotterdam CDIO5*
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USEF Updates Team for 2014 Rotterdam CDIO5*

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation has updated the U.S. Dressage Team for the 2014 Rotterdam CDIO5* taking place during the CHIO Rotterdam in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, June 18-22. Catherine Haddad-Staller has been added to the team, and Devon Kane has withdrawn Diamante Farms’ Destiny for veterinary reasons. Haddad-Staller (Wellington, Fla.) will ride…

Youth of US Jumping Ready to Impress at Furusiyya Nations Cup CSIO3* Lisbon
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Youth of US Jumping Ready to Impress at Furusiyya Nations Cup CSIO3* Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal – Friday afternoon and evening, Lisbon, Portugal will play host to 10 countries vying for top honors at the Furusiyya Nations Cup CSIO3*. Led by Chef d’Equipe DiAnn Langer, the U.S. team hopes to leave a strong impression, with riders all under the age of 25, having their sights set on standing atop…

US Para-Driving Team Selected for 2014 FEI World Para-Equestrian Driving Championships
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US Para-Driving Team Selected for 2014 FEI World Para-Equestrian Driving Championships

2012 FEI Para-Equestrian Driving World Championships in Breda, the Netherlands. Driver is Diane Kastama, Horse is Ruby KWPN , Groom is Jody Cutler. Picture taken by Marie de Ronde. Thousand Oaks, CA – May 29, 2014 – The United States Driving for the Disabled would like to congratulate the following three drivers and two alternates…

Polo West Brings Western to Wellington with Free Summer Family Fun This Saturday!
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Polo West Brings Western to Wellington with Free Summer Family Fun This Saturday!

Wellington, FL – May 28, 2014 – Western is coming to the city of Wellington this Saturday as PoloGear® joins with Show by Appointment (SBA) to kick off the summer with the first of five free Western Exhibitions. The opening event will take place at the beautiful Polo West lighted arena on May 31, running…