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Nicole Haunert and My Lady Lavista Reign Victorious in $30,000 June Classic I Grand Prix

Nicole Haunert and My Lady Lavista Reign Victorious in $30,000 June Classic I Grand Prix San Juan Capistrano, CA – The last to go was the best to go in Saturday’s $30,000 June Classic I Grand Prix, with Nicole Haunert and My Lady Lavista flying over the final vertical to take the win at the Blenheim June Classic I in […]

Vazquez, Morgenstern, Schumacher, and Kapu Win Early Titles at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel

Vazquez, Morgenstern, Schumacher, and Kapu Win Early Titles at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel Three days of action-packed competition drew to a close Wednesday at the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel. Not only were the Finalists for the Non Pro Derby determined, the champions of the Colston Paving Inc. Non Pro Stakes, the Story Book […]

Non Pros Are Finals Bound at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel

Non Pros Are Finals Bound at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel The wait is over, and the Non Pro finalists for the 2023 edition of the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel have been decided. Over three days, the field of 306 Non Pro entries was whittled down to the crème de le crème who […]

Defreitas, Bell & Gauthier Win Novice Horse Open Titles at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel

Defreitas, Bell & Gauthier Win Novice Horse Open Titles at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel Wednesday was a full day of competition in the Adequan® Arena at the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel. The first slate of the Novice Horse Open classes was held, with the three levels run concurrently. The 133-entry class proved tough, […]

Gina-Maria Schumacher Leads Non Pro Preliminaries

Gina-Maria Schumacher Leads Non Pro Preliminaries at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel The Non Pro preliminary round of the 2023 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel continued today, with 104 exhibitors competing for their spot in the finals. The top 30 in the Non Pro Levels 4-1, the top 20 in the Prime Time Non […]

Jennifer Williams and Joppe K Score First Big Tour Win and Personal Best in Langley

Jennifer Williams and Joppe K Score First Big Tour Win and Personal Best in Langley Jennifer Williams (USA) and Joppe K logged their first CDI3* win on Friday in the Touch of Class CDI Dressage show at Thunderbird Show Park. It’s news that will surprise exactly no one who has been following their career. They’ve been a formidable partnership since the […]

Linda Radigan and Balveneur Z Conclude Week with $50,000 HITS Grand Prix Win at HITS Chicago

Linda Radigan and Balveneur Z Conclude Week with $50,000 HITS Grand Prix Win at HITS Chicago Linda Radigan showcased her winning partnership with Balveneur Z once again, topping the $50,000 HITS Grand Prix at HITS Chicago on Sunday. They were one of three who produced a clear jump off. Colleen Acosta guided Lancome to second place, just 2/10ths of a […]

Vivian Yowan and Sandstone Score Success in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby During Saratoga Classic I

Vivian Yowan and Sandstone Score Success in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby During Saratoga Classic I Vivian Yowan and Sandstone bested a field of 36 competitors to win the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Dover Saddlery on Friday, June 16, 2023, during World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) competition at the Saratoga Classic I, held during the 25th […]

First High Point Championships Awarded at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel

First High Point Championships Awarded at 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel As the weekend came to a close at the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby presented by Markel, the Adequan® Arena saw more than 110 runs in the ancillary Classic Equine Green Reiner and Toyon Rookie Free-For-All classes. NRHA Corporate Partner Toyon Ranch has long been a supporter […]

Lawder Finds Balancee in the Music and the Moment

Lawder Finds Balancee in the Music and the Moment In ballet, a balancé is a beautiful rocking step where a dancer moves while alternating balance between their feet in a three-step “down, up, down” motion with the legs. In dressage, Balancee is the name of Shelley Lawder’s upcoming international mount and the winner of Sunday’s FEI Intermediate 1 Freestyle CDI1*, […]