Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Eventing: Phillip Dutton (USA) Claims USEA Leading Rider Record

Phillip Dutton (USA) and Woodburn  2010 Rolex Kentucky CCI4* 3-Day Event (©2010 Nan Rawlins/Equimage®)
Phillip Dutton (USA) has dominated the United States Eventing Association's Leading Rider scoreboard unlike any other rider.  Having earned the distinction of being Leading Rider eleven times already, Dutton currently stands at 1004 points,  359 points ahead of his nearest rival, Buck Davidson (USA), therefore likely to top the board again this year. 

For a closer look at Phillip Dutton's impressive record of accomplishments, visit the USEA's website.

FEI: Presidential Election: ROTTINGHUIS ANNOUNCES O’CONNOR AND HODSON AS HIS FEI VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES.

Henk Rottinghuis (FEI Photo)
Released 10-27-2010
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Henk Rottinghuis, Presidential candidate for the Fédération Equestre Internationale, the international governing body of equestrian sport, today announced that he would be joined in the Presidency by two of the most respected names in equestrian sport. They are 2000 Olympic gold medallist, current President of the United States Equestrian Federation, Chair of FEI Group IV and FEI Bureau member, David O’Connor, as 1st Vice-President; and as 2nd Vice-President, the current holder of the office, leading New Zealand lawyer Christopher Hodson, who is generally perceived as a guardian of continuity within the FEI and has recently announced his willingness to serve Mr Rottinghuis.

Eventing: Rolex Kentucky: EEI and Rolex Kentucky Recognize Jane Atkinson's Many Years of Service and Dedication

Jane Atkinson and Mort (© 2010 Nan Rawlins/Equimage®)

 Aug 17th, 2010

EEI and Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Announce Transition Leadership Team

Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), organizer of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, has announced a transition leadership team as it prepares for the retirement of Executive Vice President and Event Director Jane Atkinson after more than 36 years of service.

Eventing: Galway Downs: CCI3*: Galway Downs International Three-Day Event Lures Riders From Both Coasts

Temecula, Calif., Sept. 20, 2010 — Top riders from both the West Coast and the East Coast are preparing their horses for the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event on Nov. 4-7, featuring the first CCI3* ever held in California.

Eventing: Galway Downs: CCI3*: Stark Is On Course For The Galway Downs International Three-Day Event

Temecula, Calif., Oct. 16, 2010 — Ian Stark, the cross-country course designer for the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event, says that he’ll be easy to find during the cross-country day, on Saturday.

Eventing: Galway Downs: CCI3*: Galway Downs International Three-Day Event Prepares For First CCI3*

Galway Downs International Three-Day Event Prepares For First CCI3*
Temecula, Calif., Sept. 9, 2010 — The organizers of the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event will achieve their dream on Nov. 4-7: They’ll present the first CCI3* ever held in the western half of the United States.

Hunter/Jumper: Penn National: Wrap Up: The 65th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show Showcases A Wealth of Equestrian Talent

Harrisburg, PA - October 27, 2010 - The 65th annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show, which took place October 14-23 in Harrisburg, PA, showcased a wealth of equestrian talent ranging from pony hunters to grand prix competitors. From the first junior rider to step into the area at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Exhibition Center until Rodrigo Pessoa crossed the timers to win the $75,000 Grand Prix de Penn National on the horse show's closing night, this year's Pennsylvania National Horse Show featured the best-of-the-best in hunter-jumper competition.