HJN Content posted on March 10th, 2008

Michael Grinyer and his mount Alcatraz lock up a victory in the $50,000 Strongid® C 2X™Grand Prix, presented by Bel-Lago at HITS Ocala

OCALA, FL (March 10, 2025 )-Despite the hurricane-like conditions that hit Central Florida on Thursday and Friday, show jumping at HITS Ocala went off without a hitch this weekend at HITS Post Time Farm. “All of the time, money and effort that went into making the facility weather resistant has paid off,” said HITS’ President and CEO Tom Struzzieri. (Read on…)

George H. Morris Excellence in Equitation Resumes Due by Noon Tuesday, March 11

WELLINGTON, Fla., Mar. 10-Resumes of riders planning the enter the inaugural George H. Morris Excellence in Equitation event are due in the show office at the CN Winter Equestrian Festival by noon Tuesday, March 11. (Read on…)

USEF Names Show Jumping Short List for the 2008 Olympic Games

Lexington, KY ­– Following the completion of the USEF Selection Trials for Show Jumping in Wellington, FL, the United States Equestrian Federation’s Ad Hoc Committee on Selection has approved naming the following ten horse/rider combinations to the Show Jumping Short List for the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong August 8-24, 2008. (Read on…)

Double Trouble! Richard Spooner takes first and second in Sunday’s $50,000 HITS Grand Prix at HITS Thermal

THERMAL, CA (March 10, 2025)—Richard Spooner’s mount Robinson is supposed to be retired, but he has been getting a lot of action lately in the Grand Prix ring, as Spooner has been taking all of his victory gallops aboard his beloved gray horse. (Read on…)

International Equestrian Extravaganza for Wellington in December

Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC announced Monday the creation of a holiday entertainment spectacular, “Celebration of the Horse,” on December 3-7 at the Palm Beach Beach International Equestrian Center. (Read on…)

Canadian Eric Lamaze Surges Ahead on the Budweiser American Invitational Qualifying List

Tampa, FL - March 10, 2025 - Canadian rider Eric Lamaze solidified his grip on the top spot of the list of qualified riders for this year’s $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational following his strong second place finish in the richest event of the season to date at the CN Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. (Read on…)

125th National Horse Show to Move to the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament

New York, NY - March 10, 2025 - During a meeting on Monday, March 10, 2008, the Board of Directors for the National Horse Show Association of America, Ltd. approved with a unanimous vote for the move of the 125th National Horse Show to the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament in Syracuse, NY. The show will run from October 29 to November 2, 2008, at the Oncenter Complex. (Read on…)

USEF Announces New Ranking List and Criteria for High Performance Dressage

Lexington, KY − The USEF Dressage High Performance Committee is introducing a new 12-Month Grand Prix Ranking List for the 2008 competition year. This new ranking list format will track all U.S. horse/rider combinations competing at the FEI Grand Prix level at any CDI, as well as the 2007 High Performance qualifying competitions, and insures a more accurate reflection of the current top competitors. (Read on…)

World Games 2010 Foundation Announces Requests for Expressions of Interest

Requests include Ceremonies Production Services, Temporary Seating, Temporary Structures, and Catering and Concessions

Lexington, KY-The World Games 2010 Foundation, the organization responsible for planning, staging, and conducting the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, today announced that it is seeking Expressions of Interest from organizations interested in providing Ceremonies Production Services, Catering and Concessions Services, Temporary Seating, and Temporary Structures for the 2010 Games. (Read on…)

Hooray for JJ! JJ Atkinson and her mount go double-clear to win the $25,000 Central Equine Grand Prix at HITS Arizona

TUCSON, AZ —Canadian JJ Atkinson and her mount Rambo captured the blue ribbon in Sunday’s $25,000 Central Equine Grand Prix to conclude the Arizona Winter Festival at HITS Arizona. Atkinson got the best of 19 pairs in the first round and just two combinations in the jump-off to score $7,500 in prize money. She had the ride for owners Cordi and Joe Atkinson. (Read on…)

Kentucky Spring Horse Show Hosts First Stop in $215,000 Hagyard Challenge Series

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Enhances Quality of Nation’s Show Jumping

Lexington, KY - March 10, 2025 - The Kentucky Spring Horse Show, held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington from May 7-11, will feature the first event of the 2008 Hagyard Challenge Series. The series, sponsored by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, is composed of seven major show jumping competitions and features $215,000 in prize money. (Read on…)

Things Are Jumpin on the Gulf Coast-Andrew Ross and Wilhelm Genn Take Big Wins

GULFPORT, MS.—Another great week of jumper competition kicked off on Thursday as Andrew Ross and Electra came up winners in the Lucky Sevens Welcome Stake presented by the Farm House. (Read on…)

FEI Appoints Secretary General

The President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale, HRH Princess Haya, has today announced the appointment of Alex McLin to the position of Secretary General, effective immediately. (Read on…)

Equine Exhibition Proposal Process Underway for 2010 Games

Request for Proposals (RFP) Application Available

LEXINGTON, KY-The World Games 2010 Foundation today announced it is requesting proposals for equine exhibitions and demonstrations to be showcased at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park, September 25-October 10, 2010. (Read on…)

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