HJN Content posted on August 18th, 2006

Amber Mitchell and E.S.H. Larry Race to NAL Speed Win at Monmouth County Horse Show

Stathis and Thornton Take the Lead in Junior Hunters

Freehold, NJ – August 18, 2025 – Exhibitors and spectators were greeted by another picture postcard day on Friday as the 111th Annual Monmouth County Horse Show at East Freehold Park rolled into its third day of action in New Jersey. (Read on…)

Aachen is looking forward to the FEI World Equestrian Games 2006 - Opening Ceremony at the weekend – ALRV is well-prepared

A huge number “4″ is illuminated on the display at the entrance to the show grounds. And yet there is no sign of a hectic atmosphere four days before the FEI World Equestrian Games Aachen 2006 commence (August 20th - September 3rd). “We are well-prepared,” Klaus Pavel, President of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein (ALRV), said on Wednesday at the final press conference in the City Hall of Aachen. (Read on…)

Charles the Great right next to the Cathedral – in the Aachen equestrian stadium - Werner Melech is painting the obstacles for the FEI World Equestrian Games

”Careful the paint is not dry yet,” says Werner Melech laughing. There is a relaxed atmosphere in the part of the Albert-Vahle Hall that the 65-year-old transformed into an atelier around five weeks ago. Melech is decorating some of the obstacles for the show-jumping, driving and eventing disciplines of the FEI World Equestrian Games Aachen 2006 (August 20th - September 3rd) with artistic motifs. (Read on…)

Mackenzie Pooley and Rachel Campbell Pull Off Wins in the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals

Lexington, KY—The fourth annual USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals were held during the Golden State Dressage Warm-Up and Cool-Down Show in Rancho Murieta, CA, July 28-30. Junior dressage riders from across the country competed in their respective age divisions of 13 & under and 14 to 18 years of age. (Read on…)

The Capital Challenge Horse Show Returns for the 13th Year

Upper Marlboro, MD –– The Capital Challenge Horse Show is proud to announce their 13th year at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. The 2006 event will kick off on September 30 and will run through October 8. (Read on…)

ZONE 10 JUMPING NEWS - North American Junior Young Riders Championships

Friday (August 4) was team day at the North American Junior & Young Riders’ Championships and this is one of the two most exciting days at this competition. All the teams and their supporters congregate in different parts of the stadium seats in the covered ring at the Virginia Horse Center (Lexington, VA). (Read on…)

Margie Gayford Leads Canadian League World Cup Standings

Ottawa, Ontario — Margie Gayford of Sharon, ON, currently holds top spot in the Canadian League World Cup standings following her second place finish in the $50,000 Miele World Cup Grand Prix at the Collingwood Festival on August 13, 2006. (Read on…)

Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 Becomes Official Name From the International Equestrian Federation

In an effort to adapt to the reality of the modern sporting scene, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) had taken the decision to change the name of the FEI World Equestrian Games to FEI Games™ in view of the event’s next edition in 2010. The objectives behind the new brand were to clarify the ownership of the competition and to enhance its marketability by creating a clear and strong identification. (Read on…)