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Lambre Can’t Be Caught in CSI2* JustWorld International Grand Prix

Lambre Can’t Be Caught in CSI2* JustWorld International Grand Prix American Kyle King is not accustomed to taking the ‘conservative clear’ — he’s only done it twice in his career and both times with Ilan Feder’s 10-year-old Holsteiner Cerolino. On Saturday afternoon at Thunderbird Show Park, it was the smart strategy in the 1.50m CSIO5* Paladin Cup. As the final […]
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British

Patricio Pasquel Opens the Week with a Win in CSIO5* Nations Welcome

Patricio Pasquel Opens the Week with a Win in CSIO5* Nations Welcome A huge week of international show jumping kicked off at the Odlum Brown BC Open Thursday with speed being the name of the game for CSI2* and CSIO5* competitors all day. In the feature class of the day, the $38,500 CSIO5* Nations Welcome, world no. 8 Conor Swail […]
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Equine Blog

McLain Ward and Alanine De Vains Master $100,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at HITS Saugerties

McLain Ward and Alanine De Vains Master $100,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at HITS Saugerties New York’s McLain Ward made his mark at the newly renovated HITS Saugerties showgrounds on Sunday, winning the $100,000 FarmVet Grand Prix during HITS-on-the-Hudson I. He piloted Alanine De Vains to the top of a seven-horse jump-off, besting second-place finishers Lauren Balcomb and Verdini D’Houtveld Z […]
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Dressage

Marek Closes Out Competition at World Equestrian Center May Dressage CDI3* with Second Win

Marek Closes Out Competition at World Equestrian Center May Dressage CDI3* with Second Win Anna Marek (USA) closed out the WEC May Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage in the best way with victory once again in the small tour, winning the Intermediate 1 Freestyle CDI1* with Cynthia Davila’s Duvel on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). […]
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Equine Blog

NRHA Hires Billy Smith as Next Commissioner

NRHA Hires Billy Smith as Next Commissioner Following the announcement of current NRHA Commissioner Gary Carpenter’s retirement at the end of the year, NRHA has hired Billy Smith as his replacement to lead the association. “We are thrilled to bring Billy on to take over the reins in the wake of Gary’s retirement”, said NRHA President Mark Blake. “I want to thank […]
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History of Dressage

Dressage is a form of equestrian sport that showcases the harmony and elegance of horse and rider. The word dressage comes from the French word dresser, meaning to train or educate. Dressage has its roots in classical horsemanship, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome, where horses were trained for war, hunting, and entertainment. Dressage was further developed in Europe […]
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Equine Blog

Wordley Martin Completes HITS-on-the-Hudson Arena Renovation Project

Wordley Martin Completes HITS-on-the-Hudson Arena Renovation Project Wordley Martin, a leading developer of equestrian properties and premier riding surfaces, wrapped up an extensive renovation project at the HITS-on-the-Hudson showgrounds in Saugerties, New York, ahead of the facility’s busy 2023 show season under its new management team. Wordley Martin co-founders Sharn Wordley and Craig Martin are highly respected in the private […]
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Equine Blog

New for 2023 Ocala Summer Series: Three USHJA Hunter Derbies

New for 2023 Ocala Summer Series: Three USHJA Hunter Derbies World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to announce the addition of exciting new hunter derby classes that allow exhibitors to earn points toward United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) programs at the 2023 Ocala Summer Series, which runs June 13 through August 13, 2023. These new additions include three […]
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British

Royal Windsor Horse Show 2024 Dates Announced

Royal Windsor Horse Show 2024 Dates Announced Today, Royal Windsor Horse Show have announced that the 2024 Edition of the Show will run from Wednesday 1 May to Sunday 5 May. This is a change to the annual UK and international equestrian event calendar, as the Show is normally the second week in May, with Badminton Horse Trials running the […]
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Dressage

HITS Horse Shows Expands Dressage Dates Acquiring Centerline Events

HITS Horse Shows Expands Dressage Dates Acquiring Centerline Events   HITS, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Centerline Events to increase and enhance the dressage competitions featured at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, NY. These shows will be run under the management of HITS along with the knowledge and expertise of Debra Reinhardt and her Centerline staff. HITS looks forward to […]