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First World Cup Qualifier Win for Andy Kocher

2024-10-14T23:33:48-04:00October 22, 2017|Looking Back, News||

Andy Kocher (USA) with his horse Navalo de Poheton glide to victory recording a first time win in Del Mar today at the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League qualifier. (Photo: FEI/Nick Souza) It was a day of many “firsts” for Andy Kocher. Last to go in an [...]

Riding Instructors from Across America Attend APAHA Teaching Workshop

2024-10-14T23:33:50-04:00October 22, 2017|Looking Back, News||

Maryal Barnett and Bettina Drummond explain to Julie Arkison, a professional riding instructor from Michigan, their different approaches in helping riders understand use of the seat. (Photo: Chris Aquilio) Bethlehem, Conn. – A unique teaching workshop hosted by the Association for the Promotion of the Art of Horsemanship in America [...]

Gochman is Tops in the NAL Low Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Finals in Pennsylvania

2024-10-14T23:33:51-04:00October 22, 2017|Looking Back, News||

Mimi Gochman and Everest De Muze (Photo: Al Cook) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Mimi Gochman, 13, from Palm Beach, FL, showed everyone just how it is done in the $10,000 North American League (NAL) Low Junior/Amateur Owner Final at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show presented by the Lindsey Maxwell Charitable Fund, [...]

Carl's Comments on Crowd Pleaser Karin Persson and Giuliano B

2024-10-14T23:33:52-04:00October 21, 2017|Looking Back, News|

Carl Hester watches Giuliano B ©Mary Phelps 2017 Another laid back superstar in the making was Swedish rider Karin Persson’s Giuliano B (Bon Bavour x Mandilia), a six-year-old gelding whom was reserve champion at the National Championships at five and and won young horse classes at Devon. Karin is head [...]

The 55th Trakehner Stallion Market Has Started

2024-10-14T23:33:54-04:00October 21, 2017|Looking Back, News|

The large group of spectators were closely following the initial presentation of the two-and-a-half-year-old stallions on the triangle path. (Photo: Stefan Lafrentz) Neumuenster, GER) From Australia and New Zealand, over the USA, Finland and Monaco – it is always an international meeting when the stallions are presented for the first [...]

Edge Brewing Equestrian Continues To Save Horses One Beer At A Time!

2024-10-14T23:33:55-04:00October 21, 2017|Looking Back, News||

    Edge Brewing Equestrian, the philanthropic arm of Edge Brewing Barcelona, has been ‘Saving Horses One Beer At a Time’ since 2015. Edge Brewing Barcelona was founded in 2013 by co-owners Scott Vanover and Tryon area resident Christian Oliver who wanted to bring American craft beer to the European [...]

Molly Ashe and Picobello Choppin PC Top $35,000 Keystone Classic

2024-10-14T23:33:57-04:00October 21, 2017|Looking Back, News||

Keystone Classic Winners Molly Ashe (USA) and Picobello Choppin PC (Photo: ©Al Cook) Harrisburg, Pa. -Molly Ashe of Wellington, Fla., and Picobello Choppin PC, owned by Louisburg Farm, raced to the top in the $35,000 Keystone Classic, sponsored by the World Equestrian Center. Ashe had aimed for the speed class [...]

Carl Hester Balances 5-Year-Old Bacary with Eiren Crawford

2024-10-14T23:33:58-04:00October 21, 2017|Looking Back, News|

Eiren Crawford and Bacary ©Mary Phelps 2017 Bacary, a five-year-old Oldenburg (Bordeaux x Sarkozy x Wolkentanz II) owned by Lisa Thompson Smith and ridden Eiren Crawford, the head trainer at All Points Dressage came in next for Carl’s inspection. “I expect smoother transitions and stronger balance in a five-year-old. “The [...]

Dressage Olympian Carl Hester Holds Court at NEDA Fall Symposium

2024-10-14T23:34:00-04:00October 21, 2017|Looking Back, News||

New Gloucester, ME - New England Dressage Association President Phyllis LeBlanc who also deliciously owns Dark Horse Chocolates introduced the renowned Carl Hester to the eager full capacity audience in his first ever visit to the northeast. Although the symposium was held indoors, it was a picture worthy autumn-hued day [...]

USDF Announce 2018 National Education Initiative Events

2024-10-14T23:34:01-04:00October 20, 2017|Looking Back, News||

  Lexington, KY - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce five new education events, as a part of the USDF National Education Initiative (NEI). The primary objective of the NEI is to create and support new and affordable programs, hosted by USDF Group Member Organizations (GMOs), [...]

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