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Anna Marek and Fire Fly Bring The Heat to Claim World Cup Freestyle at AGDF

Anna Marek and Fire Fly Bring The Heat to Claim World Cup Freestyle at AGDF By Alice Collins for Wellington International  As temperatures dipped to 47°F and spectators bundled up for the unusually long cold spell this week in Wellington, FL, Anna Marek and Fire Fly turned the heat on to claim the FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix Freestyle, sponsored by […]
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The Growth of the Equestrian Market in the United States

The Growth of the Equestrian Market in the United States The equestrian market in the United States has experienced substantial growth over the past decade, reflecting a resurgence of interest in horse riding, care, and related activities. This expansion is a testament to the deep-seated connection between Americans and horses, underscoring the cultural and economic significance of equestrianism in the […]
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Simon Schroeder and Charlie Red Wine CS Get the Blue in $10,000 BarnWalkers Welcome Speed

Simon Schroeder and Charlie Red Wine CS Get the Blue in $10,000 BarnWalkers Welcome Speed The first blue ribbon of Desert Circuit 3, presented by American Wild Horse Conservation, went home with Simon Schroeder and Charlie Red Wine CS on Wednesday morning, January 22, at the Desert International Horse Park. Schroeder and the 10-year-old Oldenburg gelding, owned by Morris Simchowitz, topped […]
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New Equitation Championships Added to Traverse City Fall Series—$150K in Prizes!

New Equitation Championships Added to Traverse City Fall Series—$150K in Prizes! Traverse City Horse Shows (TCHS) has added two significant equitation championships to its Tournament of Champions series, taking place September 10–14, 2025. The $50,000 Cherry Capital 3’3” Equitation Championship and the $100,000 Dudley and Barb Smith 3’6” Equitation Championship will provide junior riders exciting opportunities to showcase their skills […]
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HITS Announces 2025 HITS Culpeper Show Schedule

HITS Announces 2025 HITS Culpeper Show Schedule 2025 HITS Culpeper Show Series and VHSA & The League Show Prize Lists Now Available January 21, 2025 – Kingston, NY – HITS is pleased to announce the 2025 show schedule at HITS Culpeper, which features 12 weeks of competition, including the exciting six-week long HITS Culpeper Show Series, as well as six VHSA […]
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Kent Farrington is Unstoppable With Toulayna in the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI4*

Kent Farrington is Unstoppable With Toulayna in the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI4* A star-studded lineup of world-class riders had spectators packing the stands for the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI4* during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The air was electric with anticipation as some of the sport’s fastest athletes and most decorated Olympians prepared to […]
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Richard Vogel and Cydello Claim Repeat Win in $140,000 WeatherTech CSI3* Grand Prix

Richard Vogel and Cydello Claim Repeat Win in $140,000 WeatherTech CSI3* Grand Prix Exactly one year ago, Cydello claimed his first grand prix victory with Richard Vogel (GER) on the derby field at Wellington International, and the duo repeated history, taking the win again Sunday in the $140,000 WeatherTech CSI3* Grand Prix to wrap up Week 2 of the Winter […]
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Tony Stormanns Realizes a Dream in Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

Tony Stormanns Realizes a Dream in Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix From the time he was 11, Tony Stormanns (GER) would sit ringside at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and dream about competing in the International Arena. During ‘Saturday Night Lights’ of WEF 2, the 17-year-old made that dream come true in winning fashion in the $50,000 Palm Beach […]