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Lisa Goldman-Smolen and Ivaro N Dominate in the $35,000 Core Specialty Insurance Grand Prix

Lisa Goldman-Smolen and Ivaro N Dominate in the $35,000 Core Specialty Insurance Grand Prix With summer competition heating up across all HITS venues, the Lamplight Spring Spectacular II on June 18-22, 2025, brought another thrilling week of sport to HITS Chicago. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois, the action-packed week drew top competitors from […]
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CHIO Aachen 2025: A Defining Moment

CHIO Aachen 2025: A Defining Moment Steeped in prestige and tradition, the globally renowned CHIO Aachen takes place this year from 27 June to 6 July, and will showcase the very best of equestrian sport. Often likened to The Championships, Wimbledon – with both taking place on grass, and both among the most prestigious venues in their respective sports – […]
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Charlise Casas and Keminko Make Three-Star Debut in Winning Fashion

Charlise Casas and Keminko Make Three-Star Debut in Winning Fashion When world no. 1 Kent Farrington tells you he’s found you the perfect horse, you listen. That’s how Charlise Casas—a former student and now professional rider for KPF—partnered with 10-year-old Grand Slam-sired gelding, Keminko N. After coming together a month ago, they made quick work of scoring their first international […]
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Coyle Is King of $25,000 Saratoga Grand Prix, Chadanos Is Two-Ring Threat, Copper Canyon Repeats at Saratoga Classic II

Coyle Is King of $25,000 Saratoga Grand Prix, Chadanos Is Two-Ring Threat, Copper Canyon Repeats at Saratoga Classic II The Saratoga Classic II continued on Saturday, June 21, 2025, with the highlight classes of the week. In the $25,000 Saratoga Grand Prix, Christian Coyle won his fifth grand prix at Saratoga Horse Shows with the ever-speedy Ma Pomme de Tamerville. […]
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Mark Kinsella Scores Traverse City Spring Speed Win

Mark Kinsella Scores Traverse City Spring Speed Win The luck of the Irish was on Mark Kinsella’s side Thursday when he and Bogano topped the $32,000 CSI3* Speed by more than a full second during the Traverse City Spring Series at Flintfields Horse Park. The Spring Series, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, continues through June 29 and features […]
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Major Summer Upgrades Underway at Wellington International

Major Summer Upgrades Underway at Wellington International IDA Development and Barnwalkers Lead Revitalization of Wellington International’s FEI Barns Wellington, FL – This summer will mark a number of significant upgrades at Wellington International. One major renovation is already underway: the full transformation of the FEI barns. At the helm of this exciting project are IDA Development and Barnwalkers—leaders in equestrian facility design and barn outfitting—who […]
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Jeff Gogul and MTM Concord Glide to Victory in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby

Jeff Gogul and MTM Concord Glide to Victory in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Presented by Voltaire During Lamplight Spring Spectacular II at HITS Chicago With summer competition across HITS venues in full swing, Lamplight Spring Spectacular II on June 11-15, 2025, brought another exciting week of sport to HITS Chicago. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Lamplight […]