HJN Content posted on August 31st, 2007

Walter Herd Joins USEF as Director of Special Projects

(Lexington, KY) – John Long, Chief Executive Officer of the United States Equestrian Federation announced today that Walter Herd will join the USEF as Director of Special Projects effective September 4th. (Read on…)

Canada’s Mario Deslauriers Adds International Flavor to the Hampton Classic Horse Show With Win in the $50,000 Grey Goose Vodka FEI World Cup /Grand Prix Qualifier

Bridgehampton, NY-August 31, 2007- Canadian Olympic veteran Mario Deslauriers of Bromont, Quebec, triumphed in the $50,000 Grey Goose Vodka FEI World Cup/Grand Prix Qualifier at the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Friday with a double clear performance riding Paradigm. The Canadian pair beat out three other horses in an exciting jump-off to win in a time of 39.25. (Read on…)

USEF Senior Vice President, Maria Partlow Announces Retirement Effective October 1st

(Lexington, KY) – Maria Partlow, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communication has announced that she will retire effective October 1st, 2007. She has been with the USEF since March of 2004. (Read on…)

Shane Sweetnam Finds Room at the Top in the Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate Open Jumper Speed Derby at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, NY-August 31, 2007- Shane Sweetnam of County Cork, Ireland, prevailed in the $15,000 Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate Open Jumper Speed Derby at the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Friday morning, riding Victor III, owned by Spy Coast Farm. They had the luck of the Irish on their side because although they had a rail down, they were still able to win in a time of 76.54 seconds. (Read on…)

Another Orange Victory

The orange wave that has hit European horsesport made itself today at the 2007 FEI European Dressage Championship in La Mandria. After 42 years of unchallenged reign and 21 European team titles for Germany, The Netherlands were crowned the 2007 European Dressage Champions on a total score of 222.083. Hans Peter Minderhoud / Exquis Nadine (70.458); Laurens Van Lieren / Hexagon’s Ollright (68.542 – drop score); Imke Schellekens-Bartels / Hunter Douglas Sunrise (74.167); and, of course, Anky Van Grunsven / Keltec Salinero (77.458 ) made history today. (Read on…)

Jump Canada Announces Nations’ Cup Team for Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’

Ottawa, Ontario — Jump Canada has announced the Canadian Show Jumping Team that will contest the $350,000 BMO Nations’ Cup at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament to be held September 5-9, 2007, in Calgary, AB. (Read on…)

Anky Van Grunsven and Keltec Salinero with a 77.458 lead the Netherlands to the European Dressage Team Championship. Germany finishes second and Sweden is third.

For the first time since 1965, the Team Dressage Gold Medal is not in the hands of Germany. A superb ride by Anky Van Grunsven and Keltic Salinero (77.458) and a great performance by Imke Schellekens-Bartels and Hunter Douglas (74.167) vaulted the Netherlands into first place. (Read on…)

Dueck in ‘Control’ at CDI 3* Centerline Events at HITS on the Hudson

Ottawa, Ontario — Canadian rider Shannon Dueck, a current resident of Loxahatchee, FL, USA earned top placings at the CDI 3* Centerline Events at HITS on the Hudson, held August 17-19 in Saugerties, NY, USA. (Read on…)

Darrin Dlin Named CAVALOR ‘Athlete of the Month’ for August

Ottawa, Ontario — Darrin Dlin caught Jump Canada’s eye with his impressive performances with his Canadian-bred mare, Catwalk, and was chosen as the CAVALOR ‘Athlete of the Month’ for August. Dlin, an Alberta native who currently resides in Wellington, FL, has been cleaning up on the Canadian circuit, making him the current leader in both the Canadian World Cup League and Jump Canada Series standings. (Read on…)

61st Annual Buffalo International Horse Show Offers Opportunities for Many

Buffalo, NY - August 30, 2025 - The 61st Annual Buffalo International Horse Show (BIHS) is nothing if not historical. In addition to its long record in the show world, the competition offers ways for riders to improve, learn, earn prize money, and help the community. The 61st annual BIHS will be held on September 19-23, 2007. (Read on…)

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