HJN Content posted on December 19th, 2007

Santa Delivers For Luciana at Olympia

Portuguese rider Luciana Diniz broke the British stranglehold and delivered a big form upset when she led from the start in the 12-strong jump-off in the Santa Stakes, sponsored by Waverley TBS on Wednesday Evening at Olympia. (Read on…)

USEF to Host Para Equestrian Training Session with Missy Ransehousen

Gladstone, NJ − The USEF is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Para Equestrian Training Session with US Para Equestrian Team Coach and international event rider Missy Ransehousen, January 19-20, 2008 at the J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center in San Juan Capistrano, CA. (Read on…)

Revised WEF Prize List On Internet Site

WELLINGTON, Fla., Dec. 19-A revised and final 2008 CN Winter Equestrian Festival Prize List has been posted to the official Internet site, www.equestriansport.com. (Read on…)

Hamburg Greets the GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR as an Addition to the German Jumping Derby

Two Series, One Classic – Top Sport in Hamburg

Only a legend, as the German Jumping and Dressage Derby is, can do this: Both of the most significant series in the international horse sport will play host in Hamburg from May 1st to 8th, 2008 and will enable an absolutely fantastic event. (Read on…)

Frances’ Michel Hecart aboard That’s Life wins the BIC Speed Stakes while Robert Smith (GBR) riding Mr. Springfield is victorious in the BIC Accumulator

Frenchman Michel Hecart, paying his first visit to Olympia, won the Speed and Handiness Competition on Thats Life but, to the delight of a packed crowd, the home riders — who were well thrashed by the overseas visitors last year — are making a great early showing. (Read on…)

USEF Announces Top Five Finalists in the Farnam®/Platform™ USEF Horse of the Year; Voting Now Available Online

The tally has just begun, and your votes will be an integral part of deciding which of the nation’s leading equines will be named the Farnam®/Platform™ USEF Horse of the Year. (Read on…)

USEF Announces 2007 Equestrians of Honor; Membership Voting for Equestrian of the Year Now Available Online

As the year comes to a close, the United States Equestrian Federation® (USEF) is pleased to announce the 2007 Equestrians of Honor. Of these seven honorees, one will be selected as the 2007 USEF Equestrian of the Year, one of USEF’s most prestigious awards. (Read on…)

As expected Anky wins the Kur at Olympia

After last night’s dressage World Cup qualifier at Olympia, The London International Horse Show, it was unanimously agreed that dressage, both on the international and British stage, has moved into a new era. Anky Van Grunsven, the Olympic, World and European freestyle Champion, presented her brand new freestyle composed by concert pianist Wibi Soerjadi, called ‘Dance of Devotion’ with her golden partner Salinero to take the class by storm and the qualifier, her first this season, by a 7% margin. (Read on…)