Hunter/Jumper: Penn Natoinal: All Aboard Scores Pennsylvania National Horse Show Sidesaddle Championship - by Esther Morgan

Harrisburg, Penn. - October 20, 2010 - All Aboard turned in a sidesaddle performance with Jill Wilson today that will be a ride to remember. The 16-year-old gray gelding earned the tricolor during what may be his final Harrisburg championship with Wilson, his Louisa County, Virginia-partner who is moving on to a new horse.

Eventing: USEF: Ashley Kehoe Awarded Essex Grant

Gladstone, NJ - The Board of the Essex Trust is proud to announce Ashley Kehoe of Purcellville, VA as the recipient of the Essex Grant; an award in the amount of $5,000.  The Essex Trust is a charitable (501c3) fund initiated by the Trustees of the Essex Horse Trials to further the sport of Eventing both through grants to improve the horsemanship of young riders, and to the organizations which lend support and volunteers to Three Day Event competitions.  The Essex Horse Trials was one of the most prestigious Three Day Events held at the USET's Hamilton Farm in Gladstone, NJ.

Reining: USEF Accepting Bids to Host the 2011 USEF Open Reining Championship, the 2011 USEF Youth Reining Championships and the 2011 NAJYRC Reining Selection Trial - By Leah Oliveto

©2010, Nan Rawlins/Equimage®

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is accepting bids to host the 2011 USEF Open Reining Championship as well as the 2011 USEF Youth Reining Championships and the Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) Reining Selection Trial.

Eventing: Pau CCI 4*: U.S. Eventing Riders Martin and Ashker Head to Pau CCI4* - by Joanie Morris

Boyd Martin USA heading to Pau CCI4* (©Nan Rawlins/Equimage®)

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has awarded grants to two U.S. eventing riders who will represent the U.S. at the Pau CCI4* which will take place in France November 4-7, 2010.

FEI: FEI Announces Panel of Judges for 2010 Year End Awards

©Nan Rawlins/Equimage®

The Fédération Equestre Internationale, the governing body of horse sport, is delighted to announce the names of the judges who will select the winners of the 2010 FEI Awards. The awards reward outstanding dedication to horse sport in five categories.

Jumping: Helsinki International: An Interview with Kevin Staut (FRA) - Rolex Ranking Leader

Kevin Staut on Silvana -  Meydan Fei Nations Cup. (Kit Houghton/FEI)

The first ever five-star Helsinki International Horse Show is proud to present the Rolex Ranking leader, Kevin Staut as the top rider among five other top 10 riders; Pius Schwizer, Edwina Alexander, Ludger Beerbaum, Jessica Kürten and Marco Kutscher.

FEI: Para Dressage: Tests available on-line

Trabert Angelika (GER) - Ariva Avanti winners of the Grade II Freestyle. (Kit Houghton/FEI)

FEI Para-Dressage Tests for all levels are available for viewing on line.  To view the entire test catalog and download individual tests, please visit:

http://www.fei.org/disciplines/officials-organisers/organisers/para-equestrian-dressage/dressage-tests

Hunter/Jumper: Penn National: Showman and World Champion Hunter Rider Sandra Ferrell are Grand in Green Hunters at the 65th Annual Pennsylvania National - by Esther Morgan

Sandra Ferrell and Showman receiving the Grand Green Hunter Champion award (Al Cook Photo)

Harrisburg, Penn. - October 19, 2010 - Sandra Ferrell of Bernville, Penn. swept the competition aboard Showman, earning top honors as the Grand Green Hunter Champion. Showman is an 8-year-old Westphalian gelding owned by Krista and Alexa Weisman of Sherborn, Mass.

Hunter/Jumper: Penn National: Jill Wilson Finishes in Top Spots During Hunt Night at 65th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show- By Esther Morgan

Hunt Night Leading Lady Rider Award Winner Jill Wilson and All Aboard (Al Cook Photo)

Harrisburg, Penn. - October 18, 2010 - It was a night to remember for Jill Wilson as she swept the competition and claimed blue ribbons in the hunters over fences, under saddle, and team events at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show Hunt Night sponsored by Kinsley Construction.

WEG 2010: The Alltech® FEI World Equestrian Games By The Numbers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: October 19, 2010

LEXINGTON, KY—In addition to an incredible host city and state, the world’s best athletes, and the friendliest volunteer workforce in the world, it took a lot to stage the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Here’s a look at the 16 days of September 25 through October 10, by the numbers:

Jumping: Owners Club: Eric Lamaze named as Owner of the Year

Christian Baillet, Chairman of the Jumping Owners Club, and FEI First Vice President Sven Holmberg present the award to Eric Lamaze. Photo: FEI/Kit Houghton

For the second year running, Eric Lamaze and John Fleischhacker, joint-owners of the 14 year old bay stallion Hickstead, have been awarded the prestigious title of “Owner of the Year” by the Jumping Owners Club. Hickstead and Canadian rider Eric Lamaze continued their superb form to maintain their position as the most successful horse and rider combination in 2009.

Hunter/Jumper: Penn National: Samantha Perry and Ramazotti Are Victorious in North American League Children's Hunter Finals

North American League Children's Hunter Finals Champions Samantha Perry and Ramazotti (Al Cook Photo

Harrisburg, Penn. - October 18, 2010 - Samantha Perry and Ramazotti sailed through both rounds of the $10,000 North American League (NAL) Children's Hunter Finals at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show topping the score board with a 162 combined score. A single point separated each of the three top finishers.

Hunter/Jumper: Cavalor Hall of Fame: Josephina Nor-Lantzman Named Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for September

Lexington, KY-October 18, 2010-

Josephina Nor-Lantzman has been named as the Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for September.

Nor-Lantzman competes in the West Conference Amateur-Owner division of the Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series aboard Chello Z. The month of September was a huge success for the pair, as they swept first place honors in Series classes held at the Blenheim Fall Tournament and the Showpark All Seasons Summer Classic, earning an impressive 300 points.

Dressage: WEG: Totilas Sold to Germany's Paul Schockemöhle of Performance Sales International - by Nan Rawlins

Gal Edward (NED) and Moorlands Totilas wining there third gold medal in one week Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Lexington - Kentucky 2010 © Dirk Caremans

Tortilas, the most successful horse in Dressage history and the first horse to ever score above 90,  has  been sold to Paul Schockemöhle of Performance Sales International in Germany.

Hunter/Jumper: Penn National: Hayley Barnhill Victorious in Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals Presented by Randolph College

 Champion Hayley Barnhill winning the Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals presented by Randolph College. (Al Cook Photo)

Harrisburg, Penn. - October 17, 2010 - A total of 208 junior riders came to the 65th Pennsylvania National Horse Show and competed for the prestigious national equitation championship, the Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals Presented by Randolph College. It came down to a ride off and exchange of horses between Hayley Barnhill of Collierville, Tenn. and Samantha Schaefer of Westminster, Md. that resulted in the win for Barnhill.

Eventing: Fair Hill: Results: Hannah Burnett Wins USEF CCI ***; Clark Montgomery Wins USEF CCI**

            Fair Hill, MD-October 17, 2010- Hannah Burnett of Ocala, FL, captured the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) CCI*** in a nail-biting finish at the 22nd annual Dansko Fair Hill International Festival in the Country.  Burnett, who won last year's CCI** at Fair Hill, was flawless on Sunday to win on her dressage score of 49.4 penalties, riding St. Barths, owned by Richard Thompson. 

Jumping: ROLEX FEI WORLD CUP™: Calendar: JUMPING 2010/2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR WESTERN EUROPEAN LEAGUE

ROLEX FEI WORLD CUP™ JUMPING 2010/2011
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR WESTERN EUROPEAN LEAGUE: 1, Oslo (Norway) 14-17 October; 2, Helsinki (Finland) 21-24 October; 3, Lyon (FRA) 27 Oct-1 November;

Jumping: Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Standings as of Round 1 Oslo

Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2010/2011 Western European League - Standings After Round 1 at Oslo (NOR):
1.    Christian Ahlmann GER            -    20
2.    Ludger Beerbaum GER            -    17
3.    Lars Nieberg GER                -    15

Jumping: Rolex FEI World Cup: Oslo: Facts, Figures and Quotes

Facts and Figures:
Today's competition at Oslo, Norway was the first of 13 qualifying rounds in the 2010/2011 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Western European League series

Jumping: Rolex FEI World Cup: Oslo: Final Results List

1, Taloubet (Christian Ahlmann) GER 0/0 41.40; 2, Chaman (Ludger Beerbaum) GER 0/0 42.12; 3, Levito (Lars Nieberg) GER 0/0 43.33; 4, Le Prestige de Hus (Kevin Staut) FRA 0/0 43.79; 5, Tyson (Leon Thijssen) NED 0/0 47.99; 6, H&M Tornesch (Malin Baryard-Johnsson) SWE 0/8 47.97; 7, Nobel de Virton (Ludo Philippaerts) BEL 4/ 72.38; 8, Cash (Marco Kutscher) GER 4/73.20; 9, Castle Forbes Cosma (Jessica Kuerten) IRL 4/75.31; 10, Souvenir (Philipp Weishaupt) GER 4/75.36. For complete Oslo Rolex FEI World Cup Results, please read on :