GLOBAL EQUESTRIAN TALENT HUNT BEGINS AS NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR FEI AWARDS 2013

4 Jun 2013The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the world governing body of equestrian sport, today opens nominations for its annual awards. For the fifth consecutive year, the FEI Awards will highlight and reward excellence, commitment, dedication and courage within the equestrian community. FEI President HRH Princess Haya, who will chair the panel of three international [...] Continue reading

Para dressage: Vale View roundup

Central region team the ‘Red Kites’ took this year’s Para Home International title, held at Vale View Equestrian Centre, 1 – 2 June. The weekend was also host to qualifying classes for the KBIS Para Dressage Championship at the National Championships in September 2013. Regional teams consisted of up to four riders, all of whom rode [...] Continue reading

Compiègne CDI3*: Brits Bring Home the Ribbons

Britain’s youth and senior riders made their mark at Compiègne CDI3*, CDIJ, CDIP, CDIY (31 May – 2 Jun 2013). Carl Hester and Dances with Wolves (pictured), Aram Gregory’s impressive, high-energy son of Donnerschwee, were invincible at big tour. In only the horse’s first season of grand prix, he’s undoubtedly making an impression and developing [...] Continue reading

Para-Equestrian Dressage Symposium Energizes U.S. Riders and Trainers

Lyman, ME – One term often used in reference to future medal winning U.S. high-performance equestrians, is the word ‘development’. By further educating and integrating the athletes, judges, trainers, and supporters from all levels will help develop and evolve each discipline. The 2013 U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Symposium created the platform to accomplish this task. At [...] Continue reading

Vita Flex Victory Team Member Caroline Roffman Honored With Invitation to Compete With Sagacious HF at Aachen 2013

Wellington, FL (May 28, 2013) – Vita Flex, a leading supplier of advanced performance products for horses, is proud of their Victory Team member Caroline Roffman for earning the honor of being invited to compete at Aachen this summer with Sagacious HF.  She is the first American dressage rider to be invited to compete in [...] Continue reading

High Prairie Dressage Markel/USEF Young Horse Qualifier Classes Help Identify Future Talent

Parker, CO-June 2, 2013-High Prairie Dressage III at the Colorado Horse Park held a series of Markel/USEF Young Horse Qualifying classes Sunday, part of a program using special dressage tests for 4-, 5-, and 6-year-old horses to help scout out potential outstanding talent for future careers at the FEI level or participation in U.S. High [...] Continue reading