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Michelle Parker Makes it Look Easy in $30,000 Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Grand Prix at Blenheim EquiSports

Michelle Parker Makes it Look Easy in $30,000 Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Grand Prix at Blenheim EquiSports Michelle Parker made winning the $30,000 Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Grand Prix look easy aboard Easy Does It on Saturday, June 24, at the Blenheim June Classic II in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Following roughly two years off from competing as a duo, Parker and the 14-year-old […]

Didgereedoo VDL Dominates $10,000 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby

Didgereedoo VDL Dominates $10,000 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby Fan favorite Didgereedoo VDL did what he does best Sunday afternoon in the $10,000 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby to close out World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) week at Traverse City Spring Horse Shows, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel. Kelsey Epperson piloted the 15-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding […]

When it Rains it Pours: Katie Dinan Scores Second Consecutive $145,100 CSI3* Grand Prix Win

When it Rains it Pours: Katie Dinan Scores Second Consecutive $145,100 CSI3* Grand Prix Win Katie Dinan (USA) had a difficult task ahead of her in Sunday’s $145,100 CSI3* Grand Prix to close the Traverse City Spring Horse Shows, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel. Not only were the six jump-off contenders ahead of her extremely fast, she also […]

David O’Brien and El Balou OLD Are Uncatchable in the $30,000 Saratoga Grand Prix at Saratoga Classic II

David O’Brien and El Balou OLD Are Uncatchable in the $30,000 Saratoga Grand Prix at Saratoga Classic II David O’Brien (IRL) and El Balou OLD claimed victory in the $30,000 Saratoga Grand Prix on Sunday, June 25, 2023, during the final day of the Saratoga Classic II, held during the 25th anniversary of Saratoga Horse Shows at White Hollow Farm […]

WILL SIMPSON GOES TWO-FOR-TWO WITH $50,000 CAPTIVEONE ADVISORS NATIONAL GRAND PRIX VICTORY ABOARD CHACCO P

WILL SIMPSON GOES TWO-FOR-TWO WITH $50,000 CAPTIVEONE ADVISORS NATIONAL GRAND PRIX VICTORY ABOARD CHACCO P Feature competition of Week III of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series came to an exciting close early this morning as 30 top-level competitors vied for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $50,000 CaptiveOne Advisors National Grand Prix. Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) secured […]

Elite Equestrian magazine’s July August summer issue is now online

Elite Equestrian magazine’s July August summer issue is now online.

Geoffrey Hesslink Finds His Rhythm with Drumroll in $100,000 WCHR Central Hunter Spectacular, Presented by Debbie Smith, Ltd.

Geoffrey Hesslink Finds His Rhythm with Drumroll in $100,000 WCHR Central Hunter Spectacular, Presented by Debbie Smith, Ltd. Geoffrey Hesslink has taken countless major hunter victories in his professional career, and on Saturday of Traverse City Spring III, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, he added the prestigious $100,000 WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular, presented by Debbie Smith, Ltd., […]

Casey Deary & Down Right Amazing Dazzle in Open Finals at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel

Casey Deary & Down Right Amazing Dazzle in Open Finals at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel Seats were filled and the excitement was palpable in the Norick Arena Saturday evening as the Open Finals for the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel wrapped up. Riders of all open levels competed for the title of Derby champion […]

Ancillary Action Continues at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel

Ancillary Action Continues at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel The competition was fierce, and the scores were high in Adequan® Arena, the final Saturday of the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel. The high point titles were awarded in the Toyon Ranch Rookie classes, and the first slate of youth and short stirrup classes capped off […]

Keirstin Scott and MTM Promises Fulfilled Triumph in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby at Saratoga Classic II

Keirstin Scott and MTM Promises Fulfilled Triumph in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby at Saratoga Classic II Keirstin Scott and MTM Promises Fulfilled earned top honors in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Dover Saddlery, on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Saratoga Classic II, held during the 25th anniversary of Saratoga Horse Shows at White Hollow Farm […]