HJN Content posted on March 21st, 2006

Hough, Engle and Garson Top Leaderboard after Trial #1 at the World Equestrian Games Selection Trials in Wellington, FL

Wellington, FL – The price of real estate in South Florida is among the most expensive in the nation, and the riders in today’s Trial #1 of the USEF Selection Trials for the FEI World Equestrian Games had to cover a lot of it in a time allowed of only 90 seconds. The distance of ground in the vast Internationale Arena in Wellington and the tight time for the challenging Leopoldo Palacios-designed course proved mighty expensive indeed to most riders. None went clear in the time allowed. (Read on…)

Farrington and McIntosh Tied for Early Lead in 2006 AGA Rider of the Year Race. Madison Leads Again for Horse of the Year.

The 2006 American Grand Prix Association (AGA) tour is in full swing and with six events in the record books, Kent Farrington of Greenwich, CT, and Samantha McIntosh of Bulgaria are tied for the lead in the race for AGA Rider of the Year. Each rider has bankrolled seventy-four points and five clear rounds. (Read on…)

SELECTION PROCESS FOR WEG SHOWJUMPING GETS UNDERWAY

For the past two days, Horses have been inspected and riders have had the opportunity to practice all in preparation for the USEF’s World Equestrian Games Show Jumping Selection Trials which got underway today at 12:00 at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club. (Read on…)

The National Show Hunter Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the nominees for 2006.

Horsepersons:
Peggy Augustus, Wilson Dennehy, Alex Forman, Gerry Goldman, Betty Baldwin-Meister, Mrs. A.C. Randolph, and Sallie B. Wheeler. (Read on…)

USEF ACCEPTING BIDS FOR THE 2008 FEI NORTH AMERICAN YOUNG RIDERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation is accepting bids for the 2008 FEI North American Young Riders’ and Juniors Championship. This international FEI event showcases the most talented young riders from North American countries in team competition. It is an outstanding experience for the stars of the future and a highlight on any young equestrian’s riding resume. (Read on…)