Trevor Steed works a cow during the ranch horse exhibition. Jupiter, FL – October 30, 2014 – Steed Training’s goal for their Cow Horse Extravaganza series was to put on family friendly events that brought the community out to experience the excitement of reined cow horse competition, and their success was evident at the final…
Kathryn Haefner and Columbus. Lexington, KY – October 30, 2014 – It took a rocket scientist to win the Amateur-Owner 3’3″ Hunter Grand Championship at the National Horse Show – literally. Kathryn Haefner is a graduate student at Stanford University, where she is completing a degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics. Thursday at the Kentucky Horse…
Olivier Philippaerts and Armstrong Van de Kapel. Lexington, KY – October 30, 2014 – Belgium’s Olivier Philippaerts guided Armstrong Van de Kapel to victory on Thursday night at the 131st National Horse Show, topping a starting field of 42 and then a massive jump-off roster of 21 to win the marathon Copernicus Stables $75,000 International…
Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Phillip Dutton. Fall Virginia Horse Trials Attract More Than 560 Entries Lexington, VA – October 30, 2014 – This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of the Fall Virginia Horse Trials at the Virginia Horse Center, and the event, to be held Fri., Oct. 31 – Sun., Nov. 2, is on track…
Peter Wylde, pictured here on Sandor de la Pomme, will present the ASPCA Maclay trophy for Dover Saddlery at the National Horse Show on Sunday. Lexington, KY – October 30, 2014 – The National Horse Show, now underway at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, is proud to announce that Dover Saddlery has joined…
In Ukraine, 1879, the last wild Tarpan fell to its death whilst fleeing pursuit – a small tragedy with far-reaching consequences. Paleontologists consider the Tarpan one of the most ancient breeds of horse, tracing its development as far back as the Pleistocene era. Yet, like so many species, encounters with mankind led to the Tarpan’s…
This year’s Olympia, The London International Horse Show takes place from 16-22 December and boasts a star-studded equine line up, including a Medal Parade from the GBR Equestrian Teams, an appearance from record breaking racehorse Kauto Star, and Dressage Masterclasses from British riders, Michael Eilberg and Laura Tomlinson. Acting as an appetiser to the Reem…
Lexington, KY – October 30, 2014 – The National Horse Show is one of the oldest shows in the history of the United States. Founded in New York in 1883, the National Horse Show was originally held at Madison Square Garden. Since then, it has expanded exponentially, finding its current home at the Kentucky Horse…
Zenyatta and her 2014 War Front filly, courtesy of Team Zenyatta’s Instagram (@teamzenyatta) Zenyatta’s 2014 foal, a filly by War Front, was euthanized Oct. 28 at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital as the result of a paddock accident at Lane’s End Farm. Team Zenyatta issued the following statement on their website: Dear fans, We are…
Scott Stewart and Lucador. Lexington, KY – October 29, 2014 – As the National Horse Show awarded its professional hunter championships Wednesday, there was one name repeated with almost every presentation: Dr. Betsee Parker. Parker, of Middleburg, Virginia, is the owner of Casanova, Cold Harbor, Lucador and the lessee of A Million Reasons. The four…
