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Lauren Esdale Wins $10,000 Brookstreet Hotel Modified Grand Prix at Wesley Clover Parks

Lauren Esdale Wins $10,000 Brookstreet Hotel Modified Grand Prix at Wesley Clover Parks Lauren Esdale of Seagrave, ON, won the $10,000 Brookstreet Hotel Modified Grand Prix on Sunday, July 10, to close out the first of two weeks comprising the Ottawa Summer Tournaments at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON. The feature event on Wesley Clover Parks’ expansive grass field, Sunday’s […]

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Cornwall BH Captures First Grand Prix Win with Amanda Derbyshire

Cornwall BH Captures First Grand Prix Win with Amanda Derbyshire The wins started coming in May and haven’t slowed down for Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) and Cornwall BH. To end opening week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF) on Sunday afternoon, the pair sped to the win in the $138,600 Meijer CSI3* Grand Prix. “I’ve had him since he was […]

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Alexandra Worthington and De L’Oiseliere Dominate $40,000 Johnson Horse Transportation Grand Prix at Vermont Summer Festival

Alexandra Worthington and De L’Oiseliere Dominate $40,000 Johnson Horse Transportation Grand Prix at Vermont Summer Festival Week I of competition has come to a close at the Vermont Summer Festival, with several of the country’s top horse and rider combinations gathering to compete during Sunday afternoon’s $40,000 Johnson Horse Transportation Grand Prix. After a technical first round, four pairs advanced […]

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AARON VALE & PRESCOTT PREVAIL IN THE $100,000 COORS LIGHT NATIONAL GRAND PRIX

AARON VALE & PRESCOTT PREVAIL IN THE $100,000 COORS LIGHT NATIONAL GRAND PRIX The $100,000 Coors Light National Grand Prix was the feature event of the week during World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 USEF Summer Series. FEI Level II course designer, Tucker Williams created the national track that featured three double combinations that stunted many partnerships throughout the night. Aaron Vale […]

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It’s A Family Affair for Emma Schauder and Tru Balou

It’s A Family Affair for Emma Schauder and Tru Balou in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby at Vermont Summer Festival HITS is back in Vermont and ready for another summer under the beautiful Green Mountains. Thursday afternoon hosted the first major hunter class of the six-week Vermont Summer Festival series. Over 30 combinations vied for the winning honors during […]

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McKayla Langmeier Masters $25,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix

McKayla Langmeier Masters $25,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix Continuing her winning streak, McKayla Langmeier of East Grandby, CT, captured another big win Saturday in the $25,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix, this time aboard Chadina. Opening the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by CaptiveOne, with two wins, the young rider is quickly accumulating points toward the CaptiveOne Leading […]

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From Gilbert’s Hardware to Dollar General: Rural Activity Centers in the FPA

From Gilbert’s Hardware to Dollar General: Rural Activity Centers in the FPA All over the Farmland Preservation Area (FPA), Rural Activity Centers (RACs) make it possible for rural residents to access conveniences without a long commute. Did you know that there are 540 acres of land in the FPA set aside for this purpose, much of it yet undeveloped? Did […]

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HITS to Host 2022 USHJA Hunter Team Challenge East and Central

HITS to Host 2022 USHJA Hunter Team Challenge East and Central HITS LLC is thrilled to once again host the $5,000 USHJA Hunter Team Challenge at its premier facilities for the 2022 summer show season. This unique team experience offers opportunities for riders competing in the 2’-2’6” Children’s Pony Hunters, 2’6” Low Child/Adult Hunters and 3’ Children’s/Adult Amateur Hunter divisions. […]

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McKayla Langmeier Leaves it all in the Ring to Open Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

McKayla Langmeier Leaves it all in the Ring to Open Great Lakes Equestrian Festival McKayla Langmeier (USA) isn’t letting the level of international competition intimidate her in Traverse City. Out of 29 entries, she claimed the win with Bahira S in the $37,000 San Marcos Training CSI3* Speed Classic, clocking in two seconds faster than any other clear effort. Over […]

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A Toi De Prim Earns May’s Show Jumping Hall of Fame Horse of the Month Award

A Toi De Prim Earns May’s Show Jumping Hall of Fame Horse of the Month Award Sponsored by Lisa Seger Insurance A Toi De Prim, an 11-year-old chestnut Selle Français mare owned by Andrew Bourns, has earned the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Horse of the Month Award Sponsored by Lisa Seger Insurance for May. Piloted by Layla Kurbanov of […]