Equine Blog – Page 175 – Elite Equestrian magazine

Equine non-profits granted nearly $70,000 by USA Equestrian Trust

Equine non-profits granted nearly $70,000 by USA Equestrian Trust Next grant application period opens early 2023 USA Equestrian Trust® today announced it has awarded nearly $70,000 in grants to help fund 15 equine-focused projects by non-profits. Since the inception of its grants program, the Trust has awarded nearly $2.5 million in grants. The projects funded as part of the grant […]

Three of the Greatest Horses in the History of Horse Racing

Three of the Greatest Horses in the History of Horse Racing Since the earliest human societies, humans have built a special relationship with horses. They’ve been with us throughout our history, dating back as early as 5000 BC. Horses have been used as beast of burden, pets, trophies, transport, and even tools of war. And throughout history, they have also […]

PAUL HALPERN WINS $50,000 STEEL-CRAFT GRAND PRIX AT WESLEY CLOVER PARKS

PAUL HALPERN WINS $50,000 STEEL-CRAFT GRAND PRIX AT WESLEY CLOVER PARKS The featured event of the Ottawa Summer Tournaments Week One proved to be a tough task to master with only two riders producing clear rounds over the course designed by Marina Azevedo of Brazil. Paul Halpern of Saint Anne des Plaines, QC, was the first rider to jump clear […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]