Equine Blog – Page 179 – Elite Equestrian magazine

Tiffany Hammack and Ghana FS Z Triumph in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Lamplight Spring Spectacular III

Tiffany Hammack and Ghana FS Z Triumph in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Lamplight Spring Spectacular III Equitation riders gathered at the Grand Prix Ring on Friday to showcase their skills during the USEF Talent Search Medal 2* and the USHJA Junior/Adult Jumper Medal at the Lamplight Spring Spectacular III. After a jumping phase and flat phase for both classes, […]

Exciting Essex Horse Trials Features Local Family Fun

Exciting Essex Horse Trials Features Local Family Fun Peter Chesson Memorial Classic Car Show to Be Held Saturday Looking for an exciting way to spend the holiday weekend without the expense of faraway travel? The Essex Horse Trials is the answer. Set to take place July 1-2, the two-day sportfest offers the excitement of eventing along with fun family entertainment in the local setting of […]

Mändli Makes it to the Winner’s Circle in Traverse City

Mändli Makes it to the Winner’s Circle in Traverse City Beat Mändli (SUI) is done being a bridesmaid in Traverse City. Already three times a second-place finisher since arriving during week two of the Traverse City Spring series, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, he secured the win to kick off week three in Friday’s $37,000 Launch Consulting CSI3* […]

Kelli Cruciotti VanderVeen Rises in the Ranks

Kelli Cruciotti VanderVeen Rises in the Ranks Despite her horse’s name, Kelli Cruciotti VanderVeen (USA) hasn’t had the ride on Forever SFN for long. A partnership that just molded in March of 2022, the pair is making making their mark on international competition, rising from second place during Traverse CIty Spring II to securing the win during week three in […]

Hava Vital & Gunna Chic This Win Invitational Freestyle presented by OKCVB

Hava Vital & Gunna Chic This Win Invitational Freestyle presented by OKCVB The Jim Norick Arena at Oklahoma State Fair Park was rocking on Thursday, June 23, when the Invitational Freestyle presented by the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau started rolling. For the first time in years, the Freestyle was held during the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby […]

Wigen, Rapp, and Peplowski Take Nov. Horse Non Pro Titles at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel

Wigen, Rapp, and Peplowski Take Nov. Horse Non Pro Titles at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel Another action-packed day of competition drew to a close at the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel, where the freestyle reining brought energy to the Colesium and several ancillary champions were crowned in the Adequan® Arena. With the Non Pro […]

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Now Available to Watch Online

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Now Available to Watch Online – A video recording of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is now available to watch on the Show Jumping Hall of Fame website at: Induction Ceremony! Hosted on March 6, the induction ceremony honored four 2020 and 2021 inductees including Olympic riders Beezie Madden and Margie […]

Olympic Day 2022: Sport as a bridge in a divided world

Olympic Day 2022: Sport as a bridge in a divided world On Olympic Day, while the world is moving together for peace, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has reiterated the role sport can play in building bridges in our divided world and in promoting global solidarity. The Olympic Games, which unite the entire world in peaceful competition, are a powerful symbol […]

Open Finalists Decided for 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel

Open Finalists Decided for 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel The Open preliminary round of the 2022 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel is in the books. This year’s Derby was another record-breaker, with the total Open purse topping $791,869, besting the prior record by more than $21,000! The large field of competitors was narrowed down to […]

Flarida & Brant End Open Prelims with Championships at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel

Flarida & Brant End Open Prelims with Championships at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel The Open preliminary round of the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel came to a close Wednesday, June 22. While the finalists are celebrating the chance to compete for big money on Saturday, a few are already counting their money from titles […]