Written by by Jennifer M. Keeler
Friday, 30 September 2016 22:31
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| Adult Amateurs get the spotlight in California’s innovative Equine Insurance/CDS RAAC Show Series.
by Jennifer M. Keeler, Yellow Horse Marketing for the California Dressage Society
During the week, they’re hard-working accountants, managers, students and medical professionals, juggling careers, family and a love of horses. But on the weekends, legions of adult amateurs can be found at the barn or in the arena, pursuing their goals both in the saddle and in the show ring. And thanks to the Equine Insurance/CDS Regional Adult Amateur Competition program (or RAAC), California Dressage Society members have the unique opportunity to earn special accolades among their peers in recognition of their well-deserved achievements.
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Written by CRM
Wednesday, 31 August 2016 20:55
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| Huntington Beach Horse Show Series wraps up a successful season.
photos by Kristin Lee Photography for West Palms Events
 Courtney Shattuck and Wylie soar to first in the S&S BankCard Systems GP of HB.
 Photo: Kristin Lee Photography
 Nathan Allan Williams-Bonner is happy with this round at the HB Summer Classic.
 The Horse Nation Foundation Pony was out encouraging exhibitors to bid on the silent and live auction items!
 Jasmine Weber Talley and Washington won the Black Star Equestrian Ch/Ad Jumper Classic. From Left, Taylor Spooner of West Palms Events, Kristy Miller of BSE, Joie Gatlin trainer of Talley.
 Photo: Kristin Lee Photography
 Olivia Warner competes on Kaylen Spooner's Ace of Spades at the Huntington Beach Summer Classic!
 Photo: Kristin Lee Photography
Equestrian photographer Kristin Lee specializes in people and horse portraiture, action shots and lifestyle images. She’s happy to make barn visits or meet clients at shows where she is the official photographer. Visit www.kristinleephotography.com.
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Written by Anna Buffini
Friday, 01 July 2016 02:50
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| Wow!” Superlative is best way to describe new dressage show.
by Anna Buffini
My first impression just arriving at the First Annual Paso Robles Dressage Summer Classic, at the Paso Robles Horse Park, was “Wow.” It’s beautiful, quiet, the footing in every single arena is GGT-Footing top quality: well groomed and they managed it wonderfully throughout the day.
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Written by CRM
Wednesday, 01 June 2016 06:48
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| Jenny Karazissis’s big week includes third Equitation Championship win; Pratt & Spooner also excel.
Chris Pratt, Richard Spooner and Jenny Karazissis were among the familiar names to make their mark on the annual Del Mar National Horse Show, which wrapped up its 71st year on May 8 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
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Written by CRM
Wednesday, 01 June 2016 06:31
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| Maya Black leads a strong contingent of West region’s riders at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event.
photos by Sherry Stewart
Defending champion Michael Jung of Germany won his second Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event in spectacular fashion on Fischerrocana FST and by a large margin, starting with their 34.4 score on day-one dressage.
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Written by CRM
Thursday, 31 March 2016 01:27
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Written by Esther Hahn
Tuesday, 01 March 2016 02:13
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| Jamie Barge and Eric Navet finish two and three, while top of West League standings don’t change much.
by Esther Hahn • photos by Bret St. Clair/FEI
Under the desert sun, Egypt’s Nayel Nassar showcased his close partnership with longtime mount Lordan to win in the $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Thermal CSI3*-W. In the seventh and final event on the West Coast, the 25-year-old rider guided the 12-year-old, Hanoverian gelding (Lordanos x Landor) to a double clear that bested a field of 20.
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Written by Kim F. Miller
Saturday, 28 November 2015 04:50
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| The Las Vegas National Horse Show has come a long way, baby!
photos & report by Kim F. Miller
At the press conference following Saturday night’s exciting Longines FEI™ World Cup class, organizer Robert Ridland recalled the show starting with roughly 80 horses. This year’s running at the South Point Hotel & Casino Equestrian Center saw about 600, with several that had to be turned away.
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Written by Ann Haller
Saturday, 28 November 2015 04:39
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| Phillip Dutton & Tamie Smith finish great seasons with more wins.
by Ann Haller • photos by Alicia Anthony
Phillip Dutton has been in this position many times—last to go with not a rail in hand. He’d already jumped a clear round on the young Mr. Candyman, who could then finish no lower than fourth in the headline CCI3* division, at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event on Oct. 28-Nov. 1.
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Written by CRM
Saturday, 28 November 2015 04:00
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| Fabulous Finishes at LA Season Finale.
all photos courtesy Flying Horse Photography
The Los Angeles Hunter Jumper Association Medal Finals for Juniors, Seniors and Pony riders attracted a season’s worth of top riders to the LA Season Finale, Nov. 12-15, produced by Langer Equestrian Group at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center.
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Written by CRM
Wednesday, 31 August 2016 21:03
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| Guy Thomas and Jonkheer Z lead the victory gallop in the $40,000 Bentley Los Gatos and Bentley San Francisco Grand Prix.
Saturday is a special day at Menlo Charity Horse Show. From the Leadline to the $40,000 Bentley Los Gatos and Bentley San Francisco Grand Prix, there truly is an event for everyone, including the Third Annual Tailgate Party hosted by Bentley San Los Gatos and Bentley Los San Francisco. Beautiful Bentleys adorned the lawn and equestrian furnishings provided by ELLA Palo Alto complemented the spectacular cars on display.
As the convertible Bentley arrived on the grass jumper field and the riders warmed up, an earlier start was announced. With 31 horses in the $40,000 Bentley Los Gatos and Bentley San Francisco Grand Prix the race was on to beat nightfall.
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Written by Lindsay Y. McCall
Sunday, 31 July 2016 17:10
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| Jenny Karazissis takes back the crown with Nonchalant at Franktown Meadows’ $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby.
report & photos by Lindsay Y. McCall
Twenty-two talented hunter derby horses and their equally impressive riders navigated Phil DeVita’s beautiful courses set for the $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, sponsored by the MacLean Family with MacLean Financial Group and Franktown Meadows. The popular event was held in Carson City, NV, on June 27. The day also featured hundreds of spectators, delectable food, champagne, and exquisite shopping all in honor of the tradition of fox hunting.
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Written by CRM
Friday, 01 July 2016 02:44
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| An extra-Spectacular WCHR Week in San Juan Capistrano concludes June 12.
In the $25,000 WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular at the Blenheim June Classic I, Small Gesture dominated the first round scoring with an impressive 92 from not just one panel, but both panels of judges. Competing fifth out of 30 entries, and holding the lead in Round Two, the refined dark bay, owned by Iwasaki & Reilly, finished with an overall score of 180.5.
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Written by CRM
Wednesday, 01 June 2016 06:44
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| Participants fly high, have fun & raise funds at 95th annual competition.
photos by Kristin Lee Photography
May Day at the historic Flintridge Riding Club marked the final day of competition for the 95th Annual Flintridge Horse Show, April 28-May 1. Great weather capped the week of competition that was fun for all and a huge success for the Flintridge La Cañada Guild’s efforts to raise funds for Huntington Memorial Hospital.
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Written by CRM
Saturday, 30 April 2016 19:19
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| Lane Clarke wins big on new ride: Susie Hutchison on a hot youngster.
It looked like Karl Cook was going to make it two wins in two days until the final go of the 10-horse jump-off. Speed demon Lane Clarke riding Georgy Maskrey-Segesman’s Balu U stole the top spot by two seconds for the win in the $40,000 Spring Classic III Grand Prix, presented by The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel.
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Written by CRM
Thursday, 31 March 2016 01:14
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| Return of international division ups the ante at California Dreaming Productions’ March competition in Del Mar.
This year’s Dressage Affaire CDI marked the successful return of the international portion of the show after a two-year absence, and also provided an additional opportunity for USEF Dressage Technical Advisor/Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover to observe talented prospects in California.
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Written by Patti Schooley
Saturday, 02 January 2016 05:28
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| Inland Empire H/J Association introduces new format to the delight of competitors.
by Patti Schooley • photos by: Cami Jo Contreras; Allie Sibley; Jessica Abbott; Patti Schooley
The Inland Empire Hunter Jumper Association (IEHJA) kicked off its 2015 Fall Festival at the City of Industry Expo Center by adding a third show day, Fri., Nov. 13, for a “jumpers only extravaganza.” This new format proved “lucky” for many competitors and trainers alike as they could concentrate on their jumper rides. Many competitors commented that this was a less stressful approach to showing as their jumper and hunter horse was often one in the same. Alternatively, riders who only wanted to compete in jumper classes could trailer in for the day and not incur overnight boarding costs.
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Written by CRM
Saturday, 28 November 2015 04:48
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| A college breeding project, Pavi’s Sinfandel, takes top honors in the 4-year-old division.
Adult amateur Jamie Lawrence of Northridge could not have been more pleased with her college project at the USEA West Coast Young Event Horse Championships for four-year-old horses.
The Championships were held in Temecula on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in conjunction with the Galway Downs International Event.
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Written by Cassidy Gallman
Saturday, 28 November 2015 04:29
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| Fun Halloween show has special meaning this year.
report and photos by Cassidy Gallman
“Dressage shows are boring,” said no one ever and certainly not when in connection with the third annual Spooktacular dressage show presented by Crackerjack Productions at the Del Mar Horsepark. This show has been this year, and every year since its creation, a highly anticipated event. I would even dare to say more so than the Halloween holiday itself.
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Written by CRM
Sunday, 01 November 2015 05:02
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| Chilean rider Samuel Perot wins World Cup™ class in front of a sell-out crowd.
The Sacramento International Horse Show out-did itself this year with an incredible atmosphere, a phenomenal line up of competitors and a sold out crowd for the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Sacramento Presented by Lasher’s Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram. The show took place Sept. 24-27 at the Rancho Murieta Equestrian Center near Sacramento.
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