Month: November 2022

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Equine Blog

Mark Kinsella Scores a One-Two Finish in $10,000 1.35m Welcome Speed

Mark Kinsella Scores a One-Two Finish in $10,000 1.35m Welcome Speed Mark Kinsella is back at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP), and he made his presence known as he finished in both first and second place in Wednesday’s $10,000 Run A Mok 1.35m Welcome Speed to kick off week two of the National Sunshine Series. Aboard Ben Asselin’s Quality H, […]
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MEDIA ALERT – USA CLAIMS SILVER MEDAL IN XII FIP WORLD POLO CHAMPIONSHIP

MEDIA ALERT – USA CLAIMS SILVER MEDAL IN XII FIP WORLD POLO CHAMPIONSHIP In a successful and monumental debut for the USPA-owned facility, the National Polo Center – Wellington (NPC) in Wellington, Florida, took center stage from Saturday, October 29 through Sunday, November 6 with the global XII FIP World Polo Championship. The competition welcomed eight talented teams from across […]
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VHT International & Horse Trials Bids a Fond Farewell

VHT International & Horse Trials Bids a Fond Farewell The final rendition of the VHT International & Horse Trials took place November 3-6, 2022 at the Virginia Horse Center. After more than 30 years of quality eventing competition, the Virginia Horse Trials leaves behind a special legacy and contribution to the sport. VHT was founded by Brian and Penny Ross […]
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Young and Hungry: Michelle Berry Beats Out Professionals to Claim $30,000 1.40m Open Classic

Young and Hungry: Michelle Berry Beats Out Professionals to Claim $30,000 1.40m Open Classic Thirteen years old is not the age when most junior riders find themselves winning open classes against the best professionals on the West Coast, but that’s exactly what 13-year-old Michelle Berry did Sunday morning in the $30,000 Brown Advisory Open 1.40m Classic. Aboard the Professional Maintenance […]
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Scott Keach and Noble De La Chapelle Reign Supreme in $25,000 Wellington National Golf Club Grand Prix

Scott Keach and Noble De La Chapelle Reign Supreme in $25,000 Wellington National Golf Club Grand Prix The International Arena at Wellington International welcomed horse-and-rider combinations back for jumper competition during the ESP Fall Finale, the third-to-last week of the ESP Fall Series. Held on Sunday as the showcase of the week, the $25,000 Wellington National Golf Club Grand Prix featured 23 entries […]
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Haness Has His Heyday in $100,000 WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular

Haness Has His Heyday in $100,000 WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular Nick Haness has been racking up top results nationwide, and he added another major victory to his belt Friday evening as he secured the win in the $100,000 WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular aboard Lindsay Maxwell’s HH Elmo. “He used to be a jumper,” Haness, of Temecula, CA, said […]
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James Arkins Reveals a Star in $100,000 Hygain Feeds Grand Prix

James Arkins Reveals a Star in $100,000 Hygain Feeds Grand Prix James Arkins’ trip to Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) was a long one, but it was well worth it. Recently he relocated his top horse Eurostar 1 to the states, and following an appearance at the FEI World Championships, the pair took the number one spot in the $100,000 […]
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Sister Act: Luis Sabino Goncalves Claims $30,000 1.45m Open Classic

Sister Act: Luis Sabino Goncalves Claims $30,000 1.45m Open Classic Luis Sabino Goncalves feels like he has returned home. The Portuguese show jumper left his home nation in early 2021 and has seen many top results since then at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). He started the 2022 National Sunshine Series off on the right foot, winning the $30,000 […]