Hunter/Jumper – Page 94 – Elite Equestrian magazine

Karrie Rufer Breaks Her Bridesmaid Streak in $50,000 National Grand Prix

Karrie Rufer Breaks Her Bridesmaid Streak in $50,000 National Grand Prix Despite being a bride in her own wedding in September of 2022, Karrie Rufer had been a bridesmaid in the show ring a few too many times. On Saturday of Desert Circuit II at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP), she broke her streak of second-place finishes, winning the $50,000 […]

Aaron Vale and I Adermie R 4 Capture $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix at WEC – Ocala

Aaron Vale and I Adermie R 4 Capture $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix at WEC – Ocala The $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix was the highlight event of week III during the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Chilly temperatures couldn’t freeze out the crowd or competition as the stands were packed to watch a […]

HITS Shows Introduces ShowPlus® to Protect Horses, Riders and Grooms

HITS Shows Introduces ShowPlus® to Protect Horses, Riders and Grooms HITS is pleased to announce that it will now offer ShowPlus® Protection at HITS Ocala during the 2023 competition season. ShowPlus® is a horse and rider benefit program provided by participating equestrian competitions designed to reimburse unanticipated out-of-pocket costs that may not be covered by insurance. HITS will also be […]

Gregory Wathelet Pilots Homebred Argentina De La Marchete to Win CSI3* 1.50m Speed

Gregory Wathelet Pilots Homebred Argentina De La Marchete to Win CSI3* 1.50m Speed Day two of FEI competition took place Friday at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) and Desert Circuit has yet to see a day of international competition not won by Gregory Wathelet (BEL). The European Championship team gold medalist topped yet another international class aboard a different mount, […]

Sean Leckie Lands the Win in $10,000 1.35m Welcome Speed

Sean Leckie Lands the Win in $10,000 1.35m Welcome Speed Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) kicked off its second week of Desert Circuit competition Wednesday with the $10,000 Platinum Performance 1.35m Welcome Speed. Colm Quinn’s course presented an interesting line up of challenges, featuring multiple combinations, designed to be attacked through tight turns paired with swift pace. Sean Leckie, […]

Pennsylvania National Horse Show Foundation Awards More Than $50,000 to Grant Recipients

Pennsylvania National Horse Show Foundation Awards More Than $50,000 to Grant Recipients The Pennsylvania National Horse Show Foundation publicly announced this week that 31 therapeutic riding and equine rescue programs have been named as the PNHS Foundation’s 2022 grant recipients. Each year, the PNHS Foundation makes annual grants available to equine non-profit organizations for charitable and educational purposes. Thanks to […]

New Hospitality Experiences Unveiled Ahead of 2023 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit

New Hospitality Experiences Unveiled Ahead of 2023 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit Exhibitors and spectators alike can expect an entirely new experience during the 2023 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit at Post Time Farm. From the newly renovated Post Time Café to a weekly Sunday Brunch at the Overlook Club, guests at HITS Ocala will have the opportunity to enjoy top-quality hospitality […]

Lexi Karoyli Captures Victory in $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open

Lexi Karoyli Captures Victory in $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open Lexi Karolyi came out strong during her first derby of the winter season at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). In Friday’s $10,000 Platinum Performance USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open during Desert Circuit I, she took the top call aboard C’Est Jolie, owned by B R Farms LLC. […]

Leave it to the Pros: Skylar Wireman Wins First Grand Prix as a Professional Rider

Leave it to the Pros: Skylar Wireman Wins First Grand Prix as a Professional Rider Skylar Wireman’s professional career is off to a flaming start. After an incredible junior career, the 18-year-old has turned professional and is lighting up the jumper ring. Saturday afternoon of Desert Circuit I, aboard Coolio 23, she took home one of the biggest wins of […]

King of the Ring: Odysseus and Kyle King Claim $30,000 1.45m Open Classic

King of the Ring: Odysseus and Kyle King Claim $30,000 1.45m Open Classic Kyle King exploded into the world rankings over the past couple years and his 2023 season is off to an equally explosive start, as he took the win in Thursday’s $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). Aboard Patricia Vase’s Odysseus, a newer […]