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The following is a statement from the Lukas family: Racing Community, It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather, - [SAN FELIPE WINNER JOURNALISM 5-1, SOVEREIGNTY 7-1 AT CONCLUSION OF KENTUCKY DERBY FUTURE WAGER POOL 5](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/san-felipe-winner-journalism-5-1-sovereignty-7-1-at-conclusion-of-kentucky-derby-future-wager-pool-5/) - Weekend Future Wager Betting Up 29.5% Over Same Period Last Year LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, March 16, 2025) – Seven weeks in advance of the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I), Journalism, powerful winner of the San Felipe (GII), closed as the 5-1 - [ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES KICKS OFF WITH $500,000 RISEN STAR AT FAIR GROUNDS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/road-to-the-kentucky-derby-championship-series-kicks-off-with-500000-risen-star-at-fair-grounds/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025) – The race to the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I) heats up Saturday as the Championship Series on the Road to the Kentucky Derby gets underway with the $500,000 Fasig-Tipton Risen Star Stakes (GII) at Fair Grounds. The Risen Star Stakes is the first of - [SUBMISSIONS FOR 2025 KENTUCKY OAKS SURVIVORS PARADE NOW OPEN](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/submissions-for-2025-kentucky-oaks-survivors-parade-now-open/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, Feb. 3, 2024) – Submissions to participate in the 2025 Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade on Friday, May 2 are now open. This year’s Survivors Parade will honor 150 Breast and Ovarian cancer survivors and fighters with tickets for the selected recipient and a guest to attend the 151st Kentucky Oaks on Friday, May 2, - [KENTUCKY DERBY WEEK, SPRING MEET TICKETS GO ON SALE THURSDAY AT NOON](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kentucky-derby-week-spring-meet-tickets-go-on-sale-thursday-at-noon/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025) – Tickets for Kentucky Derby Week and the entire 43-day Spring Meet at Churchill Downs go on sale Thursday at noon (all times Eastern). The 151st Spring Meet at the historic Louisville racetrack spans nine weeks from April 26-June 29. Kentucky Derby Week special events go on sale and they include: Opening - [Low Riders Win Inaugural Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo Qualifier at Forth Worth Stock Show & Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/low-riders-win-inaugural-kid-rocks-rock-n-rodeo-qualifier-at-forth-worth-stock-show-rodeo/) - Led by 26-time PRCA World Champion Trevor Brazile, Low Riders won the team-formatted rodeo with Shootout Round victories in the barrel racing, steer wrestling, team roping and tie-down roping : photo courtesy Bull Stock Media, FORT WORTH, Texas – At the first-ever Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo Qualifier held Thursday night during the Fort Worth Stock - [Keeneland to Offer Spring Meet Stakes Schedule Worth Season Record $9.4 Million](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-to-offer-spring-meet-stakes-schedule-worth-season-record-9-4-million/) - Toyota Blue Grass now at all-time high of $1.25 million LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 21, 2025) – Keeneland has increased the value of 16 stakes to be run during the 2025 Spring Meet – led by a $250,000 boost to the season’s signature Toyota Blue Grass (G1) to $1.25 million – and will award a meet record - [Virginia Jump Meets Help National Steeplechase Association Achieve Banner Year in 2024](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/virginia-jump-meets-help-national-steeplechase-association-achieve-banner-year-in-2024/) - Carloun wins the inaugural running of the Grade 1 William Allison Stakes during the Gold Cup’s 2024 fall meet at Glenwood Park (Douglas Lees Based on the recent success of running several National Steeplechase Association (NSA) sanctioned races at Virginia’s spring Point-to-Point meets the past couple years, that strategy will continue and even expand in - [Proctor/Medlin sitting pretty after Round 9 win; Proctor moves into all-around lead](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/proctor-medlin-sitting-pretty-after-round-9-win-proctor-moves-into-all-around-lead/) - LAS VEGAS – The team roping race for gold buckles is as tight as any at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. As the battle heats up, header Coleman Proctor and heeler Logan Medlin set themselves up for success with a 3.8-second run to win Round 9 and bring 17,158 fans at - [Rocker Steiner rocks Wrangler NFR with Round 6 win](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/rocker-steiner-rocks-wrangler-nfr-with-round-6-win/) - LAS VEGAS — Rocker Steiner entered the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge as the bareback riding leader in the PRCA | RAM World Standings. But he faced adversity early on. Steiner finished outside the money in the opening round. Then, in Round 2, he recorded a no-score after an injury derailed a - [Cooper James wins first ever buckle with Round 5 win](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/cooper-james-wins-first-ever-buckle-with-round-5-win/) - LAS VEGAS — Cooper James relied on consistency to qualify for the bull riding at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. But the Resistol Rookie didn’t have a PRORODEO event buckle, despite winning a few events – until Round 5 on Monday night. James put on a clinic atop Sutton Rodeos’ Schott - [Josh Frost makes most of moment for Round 4 win](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/josh-frost-makes-most-of-moment-for-round-4-win/) - LAS VEGAS — A rank pen of bulls presented a challenge during Round 4 of the Wrangler National Finals presented by Teton Ridge on Sunday before 16,945 spectators at the Thomas & Mack Center. The bulls won 11 matchups during the round, creating an opportunity to pick up ground money as the night progressed. Four - [Saddle bronc rider Zeke Thurston claims another win at 2024 Wrangler NFR presented by Teton Ridge](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/saddle-bronc-rider-zeke-thurston-claims-another-win-at-2024-wrangler-nfr-presented-by-teton-ridge/) - LAS VEGAS – Four-time PRCA Saddle Bronc Riding World Champion Zeke Thurston is right at home at the Thomas & Mack Center once again. The Big Valley, Alberta, saddle bronc rider captured his second straight gold buckle a year ago and now has won two of the first three go-round buckles at the 2024 - [Tie-Down Roper Riley Webb makes statement with his second consecutive round win](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tie-down-roper-riley-webb-makes-statement-with-his-second-consecutive-round-win/) - LAS VEGAS – Reigning PRCA Tie-Down Roping World Champion Riley Webb isn’t giving up his crown without a fight. The hard-charging Denton, Texas, cowboy has won back-to-back rounds at the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. Webb’s latest victory came in Round 2 with a 7.8-second run before 16,951 fans at the - [Wade/Thorp pick up where they left off at NFR with record-breaking performance](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/wade-thorp-pick-up-where-they-left-off-at-nfr-with-record-breaking-performance/) - LAS VEGAS – Header Tyler Wade and heeler Wesley Thorp picked up where they left off during Round 1 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge on Thursday night. The defending PRCA Team Roping World Champions capped their first run of the competition in 3.7 seconds, earning the round win and setting - [Snap Decision finally gets his 'Grand' moment](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/snap-decision-finally-gets-his-grand-moment/) - Snap Decision ©Tod Marks After six seasons of scintillating performances that included 15 victories (13 stakes) facing top-flight competition, Bruton Street-US' Snap Decision finally landed the biggest prize that had eluded him, the $250,000 American Grand National at Far Hills. With the hard-fought victory on Saturday -- his first in four tries in the big race - [Mystic Strike, Withoutmoreado, Super Chunk star in action-packed Saturday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mystic-strike-withoutmoreado-super-chunk-star-in-action-packed-saturday/) - Photo: Mystic Strike and Hard Strike at Virginia Fall ©Tod Marks A pair of timber stakes and he newly minted Will O’Keefe stakes for freshmen hurdlers highlighted Saturday’s 11-race doubleheader in Virginia and New York. At Glenwood Park in Middleburg… Mystic Strike prevails in battle of the ages Two grand old men of timber racing, - [Carl Spackler (IRE) Scores Front-Running Victory in $1.25 Million Coolmore Turf Mile Saturday at Keeneland](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/carl-spackler-ire-scores-front-running-victory-in-1-25-million-coolmore-turf-mile-saturday-at-keeneland/) - Photo Credit ( Keeneland Photo) EXINGTON, KY (Oct. 5, 2024) – e Five Racing Thoroughbreds’ favored Carl Spackler (IRE) went straight to the lead after the start and then held off a late bid from More Than Looks to post a 1-length victory in the 39th running of the $1.25 million Coolmore Turf Mile (G1) for - [Undefeated Immersive Wins Darley Alcibiades Opening Day of Keeneland Fall Meet](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/undefeated-immersive-wins-darley-alcibiades-opening-day-of-keeneland-fall-meet/) - Photo Credit ( Keeneland Photo) Federal Judge and May Day Ready secure Breeders’ Cup berths with Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix, Jessamine Presented by Keeneland Sales victories LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 4, 2024) – Godolphin’s homebred Immersive took charge at the head of the stretch en route to a 1¼-length victory over Quickick to win the 73rd running - [KENTUCKY DERBY WINNER MYSTIK DAN TO TRAIN AT KEENELAND BUT “NO RACE PLANS” YET](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kentucky-derby-winner-mystik-dan-to-train-at-keeneland-but-no-race-plans-yet/) - Kentucky Derby (G1) Presented by Woodford Reserve winner Mystik Dan is scheduled to arrive at Keeneland on Wednesday to continue training for his first start since finishing unplaced in the Belmont (G1) on June 8. Owned by Four G Racing, Lance Gasaway, Daniel Hamby III and Valley View Farm, Mystik Dan has been tuning up at trainer - [Carl Spackler (IRE) Headlines Deep Field of Nine for $1.25 Million Coolmore Turf Mile on First Saturday of Keeneland Fall Meet](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/carl-spackler-ire-headlines-deep-field-of-nine-for-1-25-million-coolmore-turf-mile-on-first-saturday-of-keeneland-fall-meet/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 30, 2024) – e Five Racing Thoroughbreds’ Carl Spackler (IRE), winner of the FanDuel Fourstardave Handicap (G1) at Saratoga, headlines a field of nine entered Monday for Saturday’s 39th running of the $1.25 million Coolmore Turf Mile (G1), one of five stakes to be run on Saturday’s 11-race program that begins at 1 - [richest rodeo east of the Mississippi – 2024 Rodeo Carolina -- Announces Roster of Athletes to compete in North Carolina Oct. 3-5](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/richest-rodeo-east-of-the-mississippi-2024-rodeo-carolina-announces-roster-of-athletes-to-compete-in-north-carolina-oct-3-5/) - Taylor Earnhardt Putnam, Daughter of NASCAR Legend Dale Earnhardt leads the field of 24 athletes from the Carolinas set to Compete MILL SPRING, N.C. (September 23, 2024) – Ahead of the WCRA’s (World Champions Rodeo Alliance) second edition of the $400,000 Rodeo Carolina in Mill Spring, North Carolina, the richest rodeo event east of the Mississippi, the organization - [CLOSING WEEK AT CHURCHILL DOWNS TOPPED BY FINAL TWILIGHT THURSDAY, DOWNS AFTER DARK OF THE YEAR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/closing-week-at-churchill-downs-topped-by-final-twilight-thursday-downs-after-dark-of-the-year/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024) – Closing week of the September Meet at Churchill Downs is highlighted by the final Twilight Thursday and Downs After Dark of the year. Post times for the final five days of the September Meet: Wednesday (12:45 p.m. ET); Thursday (5 p.m. ET); Friday (12:45 p.m. ET); Saturday (6 p.m. - [Record Keeneland September Yearling Sale Reflects Global Confidence in U.S. Thoroughbred Industry](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/record-keeneland-september-yearling-sale-reflects-global-confidence-in-u-s-thoroughbred-industry/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 21, 2024) – Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale concluded its record-breaking run on Saturday with total sales through the ring of $411,749,500 to be the highest-grossing Thoroughbred auction in the world. The average of $150,548 is a September Sale record, while the median of $70,000 equals the record for a September Sale. Fueling the - [TWILIGHT THURSDAY ‘PURPLE TAKEOVER’ AND FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY HIGHLIGHT WEEK 2 OF CHURCHILL DOWNS’ 14-DAY SEPTEMBER MEET](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twilight-thursday-purple-takeover-and-family-adventure-day-highlight-week-2-of-churchill-downs-14-day-september-meet/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024) – Week 2 of the three-week September Meet at Churchill Downs is highlighted by a “Purple Takeover” during Twilight Thursday, Senior Day, a stakes quartet and Family Adventure Day. The September Meet continues Wednesday-Sunday through Sept. 29. Outside of Twilight Thursday (5 p.m. ET), the first race for all - [Momentum Rolls on as Keeneland September Yearling Sale Resumes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/momentum-rolls-on-as-keeneland-september-yearling-sale-resumes/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 14, 2024) – Robust trade among the world’s top buyers continued to produce strong results as the Keeneland September Yearling Sale resumed Saturday following a one-day break. The day was headlined by across-the-board growth and the sale of a colt by Practical Joke for $900,000 to Monique Delk, agent. On Saturday, the first - [CHURCHILL DOWNS’ SEPTEMBER MEET OPENS THURSDAY AT 5 P.M. TWILIGHT THURSDAY, COLLEGE DAY HIGHLIGHT OPENING WEEK](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/churchill-downs-september-meet-opens-thursday-at-5-p-m-twilight-thursday-college-day-highlight-opening-week/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Horse racing on the Kentucky circuit returns to Churchill Downs on Thursday (Sept. 12) with the first of three Twilight Thursday programs at 5 p.m. (all times Eastern) as the famed Louisville racetrack opens its 12th annual September Meet for an action-packed 14-date run through Sunday, Sept. 29. Thursday’s eight-race opener lured - [2024-25 ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2024-25-road-to-the-kentucky-derby-schedule-announced/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The $500,000 Virginia Derby at 1 1/8 miles on dirt on Saturday, March 15 during a special four-day spring meet at Colonial Downs has been added to the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series, the series of select races that will determine the preference list for the 151st Kentucky Derby presented by - [New Kidney, Same Heart: At 88, Ken Ramsey Wants More KENTUCKY DOWNS wins](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/new-kidney-same-heart-at-88-ken-ramsey-wants-more-kentucky-downs-wins/) - By Mike Kane FRANKLIN, KY (Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024) – Though he won’t be able to visit Kentucky Downs this season, Ken Ramsey, the track’s most successful owner ever, will be watching from 800 miles away, handicapping and keeping score And being grateful that he’s still alive to pursue his decades-long obsession of trying to win - [Kukuk claims Olympic Individual Jumping crown](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kukuk-claims-olympic-individual-jumping-crown/) - Photo: Christian Kukuk (GER) and Checker 47, Jumping Individual gold medal winners at the Chateau de Versailles (FRA) during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. © FEI/Benjamin Clark Paris, France, August 8, 2024. With the only double-clear performance on the final day of equestrian sport at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games equestrian venue in Versailles - [Flying Frenchman Epaillard takes pole position in thrilling Individual Jumping Qualifier](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/flying-frenchman-epaillard-takes-pole-position-in-thrilling-individual-jumping-qualifier/) - Paris, France, August 5, 2024. French speed king Julien Epaillard and his queen Dubai du Cedre clinched the coveted last-to-go spot in tomorrow’s Individual Jumping Final with the quickest clear round in today’s qualifying competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles (FRA). From a starting field of 74, a total of 20 - [Germany takes Olympic Dressage Team gold for 15th time in super-tight contest](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/germany-takes-olympic-dressage-team-gold-for-15th-time-in-super-tight-contest/) - Photo provided by FEI. Paris 2024 Olympic Games © FEI/Leanjo de Koster Paris, France, August 3, 2024. For the 15th time in the history of the Olympic Games, the defending champions from Germany claimed gold in Team Dressage at the Paris 2024 Equestrian venue in Versailles (FRA) today when Isabell Werth (Wendy), Frederic Wandres (Bluetooth - [Brilliant British claim gold in Jumping Team Final](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/brilliant-british-claim-gold-in-jumping-team-final/) - Photo: L-R Scott Brash, Harry Charles and Ben Maher from Team GBR during the Jumping Team medal ceremony at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games © FEI/Benjamin Clark Paris, France, August 2, 2024. Great Britain claimed Jumping team gold in fine style today at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles (FRA) with spectacular performances - [Jumping: Germans top Team Qualifier](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jumping-germans-top-team-qualifier/) - Paris, August 8, 2024. Team Germany cruised to the top of the team standings without a blemish on their scoresheet to book the coveted last-to-go spot on tomorrow’s startlist for the Jumping Team Final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles (FRA) today. Superb clear rounds from all three of the German combinations - [CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY PRESENTED BY MEDICAL HOUSE CALLS ANNOUNCES POLO LEGENDS AS TEAM CAPTAINS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/chukkers-for-charity-presented-by-medical-house-calls-announces-polo-legends-as-team-captains/) - FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Polo legends Adam Snow and Memo Gracida announced to headline teams of Chukkers for Charity that return on Saturday, Sept. 7 for the 28th annual sporting event held at Riverview Farm in Franklin, Tenn. benefiting Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!. Tickets are on sale today. As a nod to these legendary players, - [Seize the Grey Steals the Day for Lukas in 149th Preakness Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/seize-the-grey-steals-the-day-for-lukas-in-149th-preakness-stakes/) - May 18, 2024 Longshot Gives 88-Year-Old Trainer Seventh Preakness Win BALTIMORE – MyRacehorse’s Seize the Grey stole the day for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas Saturday at Pimlico Race Course, delivering a seventh career Preakness Stakes (G1) for the 88-year-old trainer. “It doesn’t get old. It’s still the same. In 1980, I had the - [149th PREAKNESS STAKES (G1) QUOTES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/149th-preakness-stakes-g1-quotes/) - Winning Trainer D. Wayne Lukas (Seize the Grey): “I thought when he was cruising down the backside, I turned to my wife and said, ‘I think we’re home free.’ He was running over that ground so easy. I didn’t know how he’d handle (the track) “It doesn’t get old. It’s still the same. In 1980 - [ree Riders Win First-Ever Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ree-riders-win-first-ever-kid-rocks-rock-n-rodeo-at-att-stadium-in-arlington-texas/) - ARLINGTON, Texas – At the first-ever Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo, the Free Riders rode lights out, winning three gold medals in Round 1 before cementing their title as champions by winning four of the disciplines in the championship round. The team, under the leadership of four-time PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) bareback riding champion Bobby - [McPeek ‘Going to Enjoy’ Mystik Dan’s Preakness Run](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mcpeek-going-to-enjoy-mystik-dans-preakness-run/) - BALTIMORE – Trainer Kenny McPeek, separated from his Kentucky Derby (G1) winner for all of four days, liked what he saw Thursday morning in Mystik Dan, who has inherited the mantle of favorite for Saturday’s 149th Preakness Stakes (G1) upon Wednesday’s scratch of Muth. “He’s doing great,” said McPeek, who arrived in Baltimore Wednesday afternoon from - [Iroquois & Willowdale preview](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/iroquois-willowdale-preview/) - Photo: Iroquois Trophy Presentation 2023 ©Tod Mark The jumpers head to Tennessee for the richest and most significant meet of the Spring, while opportunities abound for timber and hurdle runners along with apprentice riders in Pennsylvania. On the penultimate weekend of the National Steeplechase Association spring calendar, many of the top horses in training - [IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE ANNOUNCES 2024 HONORARY CHAIRS AND CHILD AMBASSADOR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/iroquois-steeplechase-announces-2024-honorary-chairs-and-child-ambassador/) - Nashville, Tenn.—The Iroquois Steeplechase, sponsored by Bank of America and benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, announced the 2024 honorary race chair, co-chairs, child ambassador, and official artist at its annual kick-off event on April 11. Kathy Jabs, MD, was announced as the honorary co-chair at the event. She serves as associate - [THE PARTY GOES ON THE MORNING AFTER AT MCPEEK BARN FOLLOWING KENTUCKY DERBY-KENTUCKY OAKS SWEEP](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-party-goes-on-the-morning-after-at-mcpeek-barn-following-kentucky-derby-kentucky-oaks-sweep/) - LOUISVILLE, KY (May 5, 2024) – Standing outside his barn at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning, trainer Kenny McPeek was asked to sum up his feelings about Mystik Dan’s victory in the 150th running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (GI) just about 12 hours earlier. “Wow,” was all the Lexington native could say. Lance Gasaway, - [Grayson Cole Crowned 2024 PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Champion](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/grayson-cole-crowned-2024-pbr-pendleton-whisky-velocity-tour-champion/) - CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – After an electric 31-event, record-setting 10th anniversary season, Grayson Cole (New Ringgold, Pennsylvania) emerged the supreme competitor, delivering a clutch ride on the final day of the campaign in Corpus Christi, Texas, to be crowned the 2024 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Champion, earning the accompanying $50,000 bonus. As the event - [MYSTIK DAN BY A NOSE OVER SIERRA LEONE IN $5 MILLION KENTUCKY DERBY BEFORE CROWD OF 156,710](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/its-mystik-dan-by-a-nose-over-sierra-leone-in-5-million-kentucky-derby-before-crowd-of-156710/) - LOUISVILLE, KY (May 4, 2024) – 4 G Racing, Lance Gasaway, Daniel Hamby III and Valley View Farm’s Mystik Dan, under a ground-saving trip from Brian Hernandez Jr., held off the late charges of Sierra Leone and Forever Young (JPN) to win the 150th running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (GI) before a crowd of 156,710. Trained by Kenny McPeek, Mystik Dan completed the - [MCPEEK SAVORS OAKS BREAKTHROUGH VICTORY WITH THORPEDO ANNA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mcpeek-savors-oaks-breakthrough-victory-with-thorpedo-anna/) - LOUISVILLE, KY (May 4, 2024) – The morning after winning the 150th Kentucky Oaks with Thorpedo Anna, trainer Kenny McPeek pulled up at his barn around 7:30 a.m., looking refreshed despite a short Friday night of sleep. “Our house was full late last night,” he said after Thorpedo Anna scored a nearly gate-to-wire victory in the $1.5 million Grade I - [THORPEDO ANNA TURNS BACK JUST F Y I TO WIN 150TH RUNNING OF LONGINES KENTUCKY OAKS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/thorpedo-anna-turns-back-just-f-y-i-to-win-150th-running-of-longines-kentucky-oaks/) - LOUISVILLE, KY (May 3, 2024) – Brookdale Racing, Mark Edwards, breeder Judy Hicks and Magdalena Racing’s Thorpedo Anna took the lead going into the first turn, repulsed a challenge from favored Just F Y I at the three-sixteenths pole and went on to score a 4 3/4-length victory in the 150th running of the $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (GI) for 3-year-old fillies Friday afternoon at - [CHAMPION IDIOMATIC RETURNS IN STYLE WITH FASIG-TIPTON LA TROIENNE VICTORY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/champion-idiomatic-returns-in-style-with-fasig-tipton-la-troienne-victory/) - LOUISVILLE, KY (May 3, 2024) – Juddmonte’s Idiomatic, the champion older dirt female of 2023, returned to the races in style by posting a 3 ¾-length victory over Free Like a Girl in the 39th running of the $1 million Fasig-Tipton La Troienne (GI) for fillies and mares Friday afternoon, the first of seven stakes races on the Kentucky Oaks program. - [KENTUCKY DERBY HOPEFULS PUTTING ON FINAL TOUCHES FOR SATURDAY’S CLASSIC; TAPIT JENALLIE OUT OF THE LONGINES KENTUCKY OAKS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kentucky-derby-hopefuls-putting-on-final-touches-for-saturdays-classic-tapit-jenallie-out-of-the-longines-kentucky-oaks/) - LOUISVILLE, KY (May 2, 2024) – It was a quiet morning of routine training Thursday morning at Churchill Downs for the 21 entrants for the 150th running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (GI). Among the owners on hand to watch their horses train was Peter Brant, who tasted Derby success in 1984 - [KENTUCKY DERBY 150 WINNER’S TROPHY TO ARRIVE TUESDAY, JAN. 30 AT 10:30 A.M.](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kentucky-derby-150-winners-trophy-to-arrive-tuesday-jan-30-at-1030-a-m/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: What: The priceless gold trophy that will be presented to the owner of the 3-year-old Thoroughbred that wins the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on the first Saturday in May is scheduled to arrive at Churchill Downs Racetrack. Speakers: Darren Rogers, Churchill Downs Racetrack Senior Director of Communications Susanne Blackinton-Juaire of - [KENTUCKY DERBY PURSE RAISED TO RECORD $5 MILLION; 50-RACE SPRING MEET STAKES MENU TOTALS RECORD $25.6 MILLION](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kentucky-derby-purse-raised-to-record-5-million-50-race-spring-meet-stakes-menu-totals-record-25-6-million/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024) – The landmark 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I) on Saturday, May 4 will be the richest in history as the purse for America’s greatest race has been elevated to a guaranteed $5 million. The substantial $2 million increase to the 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby for 3-year-olds highlights - [FEI Rankings Monthly Update – December 2023](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fei-rankings-monthly-update-december-2023/) - PHOTO: Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) current number 1 of the Longines Ranking with King Edward at the FEI Jumping World Championship 2022 - © copyright FEI/Liz Gregg Longines Rankings: Ben Maher closes the gap with Henrik von Eckermann Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) maintains his position at the top of the Longines Rankings for - [2023 Wrangler NFR presented by Teton Ridge Round 4 Highlights](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2023-wrangler-nfr-presented-by-teton-ridge-round-3-highlights-2/) - Ky Hamilton takes charge in bull riding race with Round 4 triumphant LAS VEGAS – Winning a PRCA World Championship is all about seizing the moment at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge. That’s exactly what bull rider Ky Hamilton is doing. The Australia has won two rounds at the 2023 Wrangler - [2023 Raise the Roofs Harlinsdale Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2023-raise-the-roofs-harlinsdale-farm/) - Thank you, Franklin! We are grateful for another sold out Raise the Roofs. We look forward to celebrating with you all on Saturday, August 19th, 2023. The Silent Auction is Live!! Our Raise the Roofs silent auction is now LIVE! You may bid online for the items now through the closing of the auction on - [Chukkers For Charity](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/chukkers-for-charity/) - August 10, 2023 CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY ANNOUNCES MEDICAL HOUSE CALLS AS PRESENTING SPONSOR Polo Match Set for Saturday, September 9 at Riverview Farm, Nina Lindley and Falon Veit Scott Set to Co-Chair FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Chukkers for Charity announced Medical House Calls will be the presenting sponsor of the polo match that returns on Saturday, Sept. 9 - [2023 Wrangler NFR presented by Teton Ridge Round 3 Highlights](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2023-wrangler-nfr-presented-by-teton-ridge-round-3-highlights/) - Record-breaking tie-down roper Riley Webb snares first career NFR round win LAS VEGAS – The memorable, record-breaking regular season by tie-down roper Riley Webb finally spilled over into the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Sunday night. The ultra-talented Denton, Texas, cowboy clocked a lightning fast 6.9-second run to claim the Round 3 victory before 17,625 fans - [2023 Wrangler NFR presented by Teton Ridge Round 2 Highlights](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2023-wrangler-nfr-presented-by-teton-ridge-round-2-highlights/) - Team Ropers Summers/Long stay hot, make it two consecutive round wins LAS VEGAS – Make it two-for-two in record-breaking fashion for team ropers Clint Summers/Jake Long before 17,693 fans Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center. Summers/Long won again with Round 2-record tying run of 3.8 seconds. The duo won Round 1 with a - [2023 Wrangler NFR presented by Teton Ridge Round 1 Highlights](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2023-wrangler-nfr-presented-by-teton-ridge-round-1-highlights/) - Bareback rider Rocker Steiner rocks the House in his Round 1 win LAS VEGAS – Rocker Steiner’s second-consecutive trip to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo couldn’t have started any better Friday night. Steiner won Round 1 with an electric 87-point ride on Stace Smith Pro Rodeos’ Risky Business before 17,675 spectators at the Thomas - [Momentum Continues as Keeneland September Sale Closes First Week](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/momentum-continues-as-keeneland-september-sale-closes-first-week/) - For Immediate Release Click here for a video of Hip 977, a Curlin colt sold for $1.1 million LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 14, 2023) – Keeneland concluded Week 1 of its 80th September Yearling Sale on Thursday with a session highlighted by steady trade among a number of major buyers and the sale of colts by Curlin for $1.1 million and - [OFFICIAL ART OF THE 150th KENTUCKY DERBY BY ARTIST WYLIE CAUDILL](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/official-art-of-the-150th-kentucky-derby-by-artist-wylie-caudill/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Original artwork from the Kentucky-native artist brings his signature roses to highlight the Run for the Roses™ LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023) – Churchill Downs Racetrack today released the 2024 “Official Art of the Kentucky Derby” by Kentucky artist, Wylie Caudill. Originally from Cynthiana, Ky., Wylie Caudill is renowned for - [Ready and rested, Snap Decision faces seven in Grade 1 Lonesome Glory](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ready-and-rested-snap-decision-faces-seven-in-grade-1-lonesome-glory/) - Snap Decision wins the Temple Gwathmey Stakes. ©Tod Marks Once again shouldering top weight – and conceding 20 to 22 pounds to his far less accomplished rivals – Bruton Street-US’ Snap Decision emerges from lengthy downtime on Thursday, seeking to avenge two previous losses in the $150,000 2 ½-mile Lonesome Glory handicap hurdle stakes on - [ROAD TO KENTUCKY DERBY 150 BEGINS SATURDAY AT CHURCHILL DOWNS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/road-to-kentucky-derby-150-begins-saturday-at-churchill-downs/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, Sept. 11, 2023) – The Road to Kentucky Derby 150 will begin Saturday at Churchill Downs where Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm’s impressive maiden special weight winner Risk It headlines a field of nine 2-year-olds that entered the 42nd running of the Grade III, $300,000 Iroquois Stakes. The Iroquois Stakes is the first of - [Strong Trade, Solid Results Highlight Opening Day of Keeneland September Yearling Sale](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/strong-trade-solid-results-highlight-opening-day-of-keeneland-september-yearling-sale/) - For Immediate Release Click here for a video of Hip 92, an Into Mischief filly sold for $2.3 million LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 11, 2023) – Keeneland’s 80th September Yearling Sale began Monday with robust trade that produced healthy results and the sale of eight horses for $1 million or more headlined by an Into Mischief filly sold for $2.3 - [Equestrian Influence LLC Real Estate Division](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/equestrian-influence-llc-real-estate-division/) - About Equestrian Influence LLC (EQI) EQI’s team has been in the equestrian industry in many aspects for a lifetime and has gained a reputation for creative marketing that will help you sell your property. We feel extremely fortunate to have grown up in the horse industry in Tennessee and gained in-depth knowledge of all the breeds. - [Tractor Supply Company Remains “Grand Champion” Sponsor for 35th Annual Music Country Grand Prix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tractor-supply-company-remains-grand-champion-sponsor-for-35th-annual-music-country-grand-prix/) - 2022 Winner Follow Me ridden by David Jennings, Photo by Patricia Branan-Wendell FRANKLIN, Tenn. (May 25, 2023) – The Music Country Grand Prix, a premier Olympic-style equestrian jumping competition benefiting Saddle Up!, will take place Saturday, June 3, at Brownland Farm in Franklin. Spectators and patrons of the Grand Prix have the opportunity to witness - [Baffert Ponders National Treasure’s Immediate Future](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/baffert-ponders-national-treasures-immediate-future/) - ‘ Bright-Eyed’ Mage Will Target G1 Travers Wait and See for Preakness Runner-up Blazing Sevens - [National Treasure Caps Emotional Day in 148th Preakness Stakes (G1)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/national-treasure-caps-emotional-day-in-148th-preakness-stakes-g1/) - 3YO Colt Gives Hall of Fame Trainer Bob Baffert Record Eighth Victory Hall of Fame Jockey John Velazquez Earns First Preakness Win in 13th Try BALTIMORE – National Treasure led from the start and held off a game Blazing Sevens the length of the - [Iroquois, Willowdale recap](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/iroquois-willowdale-recap/) - By Tod Marks, Published on May 16, 2023 Scaramanga turns back Snap Decision, Bercasa celebrates special Mother’s Day, Tierney triples, and Kingsley has first training win with longtime partner Ed Swyer. Malcolm Denmark’s Scaramanga and Paul Townend led over the last in the $200,000 Calvin Houghland Iroquois (Grade 1). ©Tod Marks Saturday’s steeplechasing doubleheader at - [WRESTLING AND BULL RIDING](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/wrestling-and-bull-riding/) - Independence High School student to make exhibition bull ride at Franklin Rodeo Franklin, Tenn. (May 15, 2023) – The daredevil in Russell Ford comes out sometimes. He can’t help it; he’s been doing crazy stuff since he was a kid. And for the Independence High School senior, he’s about to ride a bull at the - [MAGE BRINGS DERBY CELEBRATION TIME BACK TO BARN 42](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mage-brings-derby-celebration-time-back-to-barn-42/) - LOUISVILLE, KY (Sunday, May 7, 2023) – It was a celebration long into the night for the connections of Kentucky Derby 149 winner Mage, who had several fans and owners stop by Barn 42 Sunday morning to see the winner of Saturday’s Run for the Roses. “For all of us, this was a lot of time - [MAGE WINS 149TH KENTUCKY DERBY BEFORE CROWD OF 150,335](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mage-wins-149th-kentucky-derby-before-crowd-of-150335/) - LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, May 6, 2023) – OGMA Investments, Ramiro Restrepo, Sterling Racing and CMNWLTH’s Mage collared Two Phil’s at midstretch and went on to win the 149th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (GI) for 3-year-olds before a crowd of 150,335. Photos provided by Churchill Downs and Coady Photography Trained by Gustavo Delgado and ridden by Javier Castellano, Mage covered the mile - [Financial partners vital to Franklin Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/financial-partners-vital-to-franklin-rodeo/) - (May 3, 2023) Franklin Rodeo – It takes a village to raise a child, or so the saying goes. And the same can be applied to a rodeo. It takes a village to put on a rodeo, and in the case of the Franklin Rodeo, that rings true. Dozens of sponsors, hundreds of volunteers, and - [WALSH BARN ALL SMILES FOLLOWING PRETTY MISCHIEVOUS OAKS VICTORY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/walsh-barn-all-smiles-following-pretty-mischievous-oaks-victory/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 6, 2023) – Basking in the attention of her fans, Pretty Mischievous, the winner of Kentucky Oaks 149, enjoyed her morning in trainer Brendan Walsh’s barn. “We are very proud of what she has accomplished and it couldn’t be more special winning this for Godolphin,” Walsh said. “There are some big - [PRETTY MISCHIEVOUS HOLDS OFF GAMBLING GIRL TO WIN 149TH LONGINES KENTUCKY OAKS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/pretty-mischievous-holds-off-gambling-girl-to-win-149th-longines-kentucky-oaks/) - LOUISVILLE, KY (Friday, May 5, 2023) – Godolphin’s homebred Pretty Mischievous held off a late charge from Gambling Girl by a neck to win the 149th running of the $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (GI) for 3-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs before a crowd of 106,381 on a sun-splashed afternoon. Finish Line Photo of Pretty - [Virginia Gold Cup, Winterthur preview](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/virginia-gold-cup-winterthur-preview/) - By Tod Marks, Published on May 5, 2023 Virginia, Delaware to host 11 races on Kentucky Derby weekend Ballybristol Farm’s Andi’amu and Freddie Procter in the 2022 Virginia Gold Cup. ©Tod Marks After some rough patches of weather the past few weekends, it looks like the sun will come out for Saturday’s stakes-stacked Virginia Gold Cup - [ANNAPOLIS RETURNS WITH VICTORY IN OPENING VERSE; YOUALMOSTHADME CRUISES IN KENTUCKY JUVENILE; BANGO CAPTURES ST. MATTHEWS OVERNIGHT STAKES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/annapolis-returns-with-victory-in-opening-verse-youalmosthadme-cruises-in-kentucky-juvenile-bango-captures-st-matthews-overnight-stakes/) - Photos courtesy of Churchill Downs and Coady Photography LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, May 4, 2023) – Bass Racing’s Annapolis wore down Churchtown in deep stretch to win the 18th running of the $300,000 Opening Verse (Listed) for 4-year-olds and up by a head Thursday afternoon at Churchill Downs before a record Thurby crowd of 50,958. Earlier - [KENTUCKY DERBY, OAKS CONTENDERS FINALIZE PREPARATION FOR WEEKEND RACES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kentucky-derby-oaks-contenders-finalize-preparation-for-weekend-races/) - Photos Courtesy of Churchill Downs and Coady Photography LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, May 4, 2023) – Less than 48 hours remain until the first Saturday and trainers are eagerly watching as their Kentucky Derby contenders log their final training sessions before the Run for the Roses. It was an eventful morning for trainer Brad Cox - [Maryland Hunt Cup, Queen's Cup Recap](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/maryland-hunt-cup-queens-cup-recap/) - By Tod Marks, Published on May 2, 2023 The third time wasn’t a charm for Vintage Vinnie. Coming off of two straight record-setting performances in the historic Maryland Hunt Cup, Armata Stable’s 14-year-old star took his usual lead but gave way at the 18th of 22 fences, allowing Irv Naylor’s Withoutmoreado, who shadowed him from - [Smith Is Simply Perfect at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/smith-is-simply-perfect-at-the-land-rover-kentucky-three-day-event-presented-by-mars-equestrian/) - Lexington, KY—April 30, 2023— It’s been 15 years since an American has taken home the top prize in the CCI5*-L at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ and 12 years since a woman has won. Both those streaks were broken on Sunday as the USA’s Tamie Smith and Mai Baum jumped - [Bluman Races to Victory in the $226,000 Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/bluman-races-to-victory-in-the-226000-kentucky-csi3-invitational-grand-prix-presented-by-hagyard-equine-medical-institute/) - Lexington, KY—April 29, 2023— After a day of watching cross-county at the Kentucky Horse Park, the crowds were pumped up and raucous as the show jumpers took their turn in the Rolex Stadium for the $226,000 Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. To the cheers of 10,224 people, Israel’s Daniel - [Smith Flies to the Top at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/smith-flies-to-the-top-at-the-land-rover-kentucky-three-day-event-presented-by-mars-equestrian/) - Lexington, KY—April 29, 2023— It’s been 15 years since an American has taken home the top prize in the CCI5*-L at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™, but after a shake-up on cross-country day, the USA’s Tamie Smith and Mai Baum are poised to do just that. The 17-year-old Rheinlander gelding - [Hunt Cup, Queen’s Cup, and Foxfield mark busy Saturday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/hunt-cup-queens-cup-and-foxfield-mark-busy-saturday/) - By Tod Marks, Published on April 28, 2023 This weekend promises to be a bonanza for jump racing fans as three National Steeplechase Association meets will run concurrently for the one and only time this spring. In Glyndon, eight horses are expected to face the starter in the 126th Maryland Hunt Cup, America’s oldest, longest, - [Ingham Takes Over at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ingham-takes-over-at-the-land-rover-kentucky-three-day-event/) - Lexington, KY—April 28, 2023— Great Britain’s Yasmin Ingham had a fairytale year in 2022, and she’s looking to do it again after taking over the lead of the CCI5*-L at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ aboard Banzai Du Loir. Ingham and the 12-year-old Selle Français gelding owned by The Sue - [McEwen Leads After First Day of the Land Rover](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mcewen-leads-after-first-day-of-the-land-rover/) - Photo by Michelle Dunn Lexington, KY—April 27, 2023— Great Britain’s Tom McEwen hasn’t been riding JL Dublin for very long, but their partnership looked solid as the pair danced to the lead of the CCI5*-L at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™. McEwen and JL Dublin strutted their stuff in front - [Middleburg, Grand National recap test](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/middleburg-grand-national-recap-test/) - By Tod Marks, Published on April 26, 2023 Snap Decision, Andi’amu shine at Middleburg while Monbeg Stream scores in the Grand National Trainer Leslie Young had another banner day while two of the NSA’s biggest names made their seasonal bows with an exclamation point. The stars came out for last Saturday’s Middleburg and Grand National - [Top Show Jumping Stars Set to Compete in Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/top-show-jumping-stars-set-to-compete-in-kentucky-csi3-invitational-grand-prix/) - 11 Olympians Highlight Show Jumping Entries at the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ Lexington, Kentucky – April 19, 2023 – Eleven Olympic veterans from four countries highlight the most impressive lineup of riders ever for the $226,000 Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute hosted at the 2023 - [Lexington Public Library Foundation Announces $100,000 Gift from Keeneland](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/lexington-public-library-foundation-announces-100000-gift-from-keeneland/) - Lexington, Kentucky (April 20, 2023) – The Lexington Public Library today announced a $100,000 gift from Keeneland to the Library Foundation’s capital campaign for the new Marksbury Family Branch to open on Versailles Road late this year. The Library broke ground last August on the new branch which will replace the former Village Branch and - [THE IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE ANNOUNCES HONORARY CHAIR, CHILD AMBASSADOR, AND OFFICIAL EVENT ARTWORK FOR 2023 RACE MEET](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-iroquois-steeplechase-announces-honorary-chair-and-child-ambassador-for-2023-race-meet-at-kick-off-event/) - Official Event Artwork by Michael J. McBride Unveiled NASHVILLE, Tenn. –The Iroquois Steeplechase sponsored by Bank of America, benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recently held the annual kick-off event and announced the honorary chair John (Jay) C. Wellons III, MD, MSPH, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery and Cal Turner Chair - [Darragh Kenny is Best in CHF140,000 Southern Arches CSI3* Grand Prix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/darragh-kenny-is-best-in-chf140000-southern-arches-csi3-grand-prix/) - Darragh Kenny & Volnay du Boisdeville win the CHF140,000 Southern Arches CSI3* Grand Prix. Photo © Sportfot The wave of unseasonably cold weather for Wellington, FL, worked to Darragh Kenny’s advantage during “Saturday Night Lights”, giving Volnay du Boisdeville a little extra spring in his step. Together, they topped the CHF140,000 Southern Arches CSI3* Grand - [15 Reasons to Attend the 75th Tryon Block House Steeplechase on April 15th](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/15-reasons-to-attend-the-75th-tryon-block-house-steeplechase-on-april-15th/) - By Sarah Madden. March 17, 2023 The historic steeplechase race hosted at the Green Creek Race Course, produced by Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) in collaboration with the Tryon Riding & Hunt Club (TR&HC), will run its 75th event on Saturday, April 15th. From tailgating to kids’ activities and more, there are SO - [FIRST PEACE RALLIES TO TAKE $100,000 JOHN SHEAR STAKES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/first-peace-rallies-to-take-100000-john-shear-stakes/) - Photos by Benoit Photo ARCADIA, CA (April 9, 2023)—In his first try down Santa Anita’s unique hillside turf course, First Peace found room at the rail turning for home and prevailed by one length over longshot Mas Rapido as owners Rancho Temescal, LLC and Red Baron’s Barn, LLC padded their meet-leading races-won number to 13. - [Keeneland Barn Notes for Wednesday, April 12](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-barn-notes-for-wednesday-april-12/) - Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet runs through Friday, April 28. First post is 1 p.m. ET BROWN HAS TWO CHANCES AT SIXTH JENNY WILEY VICTORY DISARM SEEKS POSSIBLE KENTUCKY DERBY START IN STONESTREET LEXINGTON OEUVRE HEADS FIELD OF 12 FOR GIANT’S CAUSEWAY FORD HAVING THE RIDE OF A LIFETIME WITH CHAMPION MODERN GAMES (IRE) PROSPECTIVE FIELDS FOR - [Frost Point Surges Late to Win Baird](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/frost-point-surges-late-to-win-baird/) - LEXINGTON, KY (April 21, 2023) – Godolphin’s homebred Frost Point, surged past longtime leader Hidden Connection in the final 30 yards to post a three-quarters of a length victory in the 28th running of the $300,000 Baird Doubledogdare (G3) for fillies and mares Friday afternoon. Trained by Bill Mott and ridden by Flavien Prat, Frost - [My Lady's Manor, Tryon recap: A day for doubles](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/my-ladys-manor-tryon-recap-a-day-for-doubles/) - Photo and copy by Tod Marks, April 18, 2023 Two was the lucky number as six trainers and riders each came away with a pair of winners on Saturday’s doubleheader in North Carolina and Maryland. Plus, former timber champion Tomgarrow made his long-awaited return and captured the $50,000 My Lady’s Manor Stakes for the second - [My Lady’s Manor, Tryon preview](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/my-ladys-manor-tryon-preview/) - A nine-race doubleheader is on tap for Saturday as timber specialists head to Monkton, Md., while hurdlers travel toward the mountains of Western North Carolina for the 75th Tryon Block House races in Columbus. Above Photo: Armata Stable’s Vintage Vinnie in the 2021 My Lady’s Manor stakes. ©Tod Marks By National Steeplechase Association | April - [Chez Pierre (FR) Upsets Champion Modern Games (IRE) to Win Maker’s Mark Mile](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/chez-pierre-fr-upsets-champion-modern-games-ire-to-win-makers-mark-mile/) - Photo courtesy of Keeneland Association Love Reigns (IRE) Takes FanDuel Limestone LEXINGTON, KY (April 14, 2023) – Lael Stables’ Chez Pierre (FR) bid adieu to the rest of the field at the three-sixteenths pole and cruised to a 3½-length victory over champion Modern Games (IRE) to win the 35th running of the $600,000 Maker’s Mark - [(IRE) Wins Wednesday’s Woods Edge Purse](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ire-wins-wednesdays-woods-edge-purse/) - Photo courtesy of Keeneland Photo LEXINGTON, KY (April 12, 2023) – Heider Family Stables’ Flirting Bridge (IRE) rocketed past longtime leader Sister Lou Ann inside the sixteenth pole to win the featured $120,000 Woods Edge Purse for fillies and mares by 1¼ lengths Wednesday afternoon at Keeneland. (Click here for a replay of the race.) - [HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEOTM ANNOUNCES ITS ECONOMIC IMPACT, REGION’S ANNUAL AGGREGATE GROSS SALES INCREASED BY NEARLY HALF A BILLION DOLLARS — OCT. 11, 2010 — HOUSTON — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE —](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/houston-livestock-show-and-rodeotm-announces-its-economic-impact-regions-annual-aggregate-gross-sales-increased-by-nearly-half-a-billion-dollars-oct-11-2010-houston/) - The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo released results of its economic impact study from data collected from the 2010 Show and prepared by Barton Smith, Ph.D. Professor of Economics, Emeritus, University of Houston. “While the primary benefit of the Rodeo is the unparalleled entertainment opportunities it provides the region and the large distribution of charitable - [Trey Young captures tie-down title at RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/trey-young-captures-tie-down-title-at-ram-badlands-circuit-finals-rodeo/) - Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Weekly Press Release Oct. 11 Ti-down roper Trey Young knew what it was going to take to come into Minot, N.D., and walk away with a RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo title. He executed that plan to perfection on Oct. 10. The Dupree, S.D., cowboy, had the lead in the average - [Fredric Remington](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fredric-remington/) - Fredric Remington was born in Canton, New York October 4, 1861. He was brought up during the Civil War, his boyhood passions consisted of riding, boating, fishing, hunting, the military and the great outdoors. During school he enjoyed sketching and doodling different objects especially soldiers in military uniforms. As a young adult Remington tried many different - [Man and Horse](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/man-and-horse/) - Round-hoof’d, short-jointed, fetlocks shag and long, broad breast, full eye, small head and nostril wide, high crest, short ears, straight legs and passing strong, thin mane, thick mane, broad buttock, tender hide: look, what a horse should have he did mot lack, save a proud rider on so proud a back. Shakespeare, Venus and Adonis - [Buckets Build Excitement for Barn Night in the Bluegrass](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/buckets-build-excitement-for-barn-night-in-the-bluegrass/) - To rally the troops for the first-ever Barn Night in the Bluegrass, presented by Group C, on Nov. 1, Alltech representatives visited 50 barns throughout central Kentucky with Barn Buckets. Kids excitedly jumped up and down last week as Alltech staff members dropped off a bucket containing goodies and tickets to Alltech’s Barn Night in - [](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-announces-launch-of-jr-rodeo-association-and-the-cowboy-channel-jr-nfr/) - PRCA Announces Launch of Jr. Rodeo Association and The Cowboy Channel Jr. NFR LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The PRCA is proud to announce today the introduction of the Jr. Rodeo Association to provide youth, ages 8-19, an opportunity to learn and participate in core rodeo events. The Jr. National Finals Rodeo, title sponsored by The - [Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Continues as Official Charity of 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/grayson-jockey-club-research-foundation-continues-as-official-charity-of-2023-land-rover-kentucky-three-day-event-presented-by-mars-equestrian/) - Lexington, Kentucky – April 11, 2023 – The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, traditionally the nation’s leading source of private funding for equine medical research that benefits all breeds of horses, returns for the second consecutive year as the Official Charity of the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™(LRK3DE). Organized by Equestrian Events Inc. (EEI), - [BREEDERS’ CUP TO RETURN TO SANTA ANITA IN 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/breeders-cup-to-return-to-santa-anita-in-2013/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Aug. 9, 2012)—Breeders’ Cup Limited has announced that the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, to be run Nov. 2 & 3 at Santa Anita, will return to The Great Race Place for the seventh time on Nov. 1 & 2, 2013. “This is going to be a great two-day party for the L.A. - [Old Friends to Launch Booster Campaign Featuring Artwork by Daily Racing Funnies®](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/old-friends-to-launch-booster-campaign-featuring-artwork-by-daily-racing-funnies/) - GEORGETOWN, KY - JUNE 8, 2015 - Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, KY, is launching a quarterly Booster campaign that will offer a seasonal T-shirt with artwork by Daily Racing Funnies. Booster is an online crowdfunding site for charitable causes that revolves around selling custom T-shirts directly to supporters. This first campaign, "Summertime", - [Local Community Joins Together for USET Foundation's Gladstone Gathering](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/local-community-joins-together-for-uset-foundations-gladstone-gathering/) - Jimmy Brady, Sandy Hance, Chris Welton, Governor Tom Kean and Tucker Johnson. Photo By Priscilla K. Miller Gladstone, NJ - June 22, 2015 - A re-energized spirit of cooperation, focused on the historic United States Equestrian Team Foundation headquarters, bloomed during the Gladstone Gathering cocktail reception that brought together a wide range of equestrian organizations - [KENTUCKY HORSE PARK FOUNDATION NAMED A FINALIST IN TOYOTA'S 2012 100 CARS FOR GOOD PROGRAM](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kentucky-horse-park-foundation-named-a-finalist-in-toyotas-2012-100-cars-for-good-program-2/) - Toyota Donating 100 Cars to 100 Nonprofits in 100 Days - Public to Choose the Winners on Facebook. Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Needs Toyota Tundra Truck to Help Care for Park's Horses and Maintain the Park Lexington, Kentucky - May 14, 2012 - The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation announced today that it has been selected - [HIGH MARKS FOR KEENELAND’S FIRST BREEDERS’ CUP; KEENELAND RECORD ATTENDANCE; HANDLE FIGURES FLAT WITH 2014](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/high-marks-for-keenelands-first-breeders-cup-keeneland-record-attendance-handle-figures-flat-with-2014/) - LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 31, 2015) – Racing fans could not be blamed if they were asking what took so long after a spectacular renewal of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, including Triple Crown winner American Pharoah’s history-making win in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, in its inaugural homecoming to iconic Keeneland Race Course, in - [THIS SATURDAY: JOIN US FOR THE GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. ARENA AT HARLINSDALE!](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/this-saturday-join-us-for-the-grand-opening-of-the-new-tractor-supply-co-arena-at-harlinsdale/) - All-day Horse Show, Special Program at Noon Includes Variety of Breeds, Events The much-anticipated Grand Opening of the new Tractor Supply Co. Arena at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin is set for this Saturday, April 2, with a full day of equestrian activities set to delight horse lovers of all ages and interests. - [Robust Upper and Middle Market Fuels Successful Keeneland September Yearling Sale](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/robust-upper-middle-market-fuels-successful-keeneland-september-yearling-sale/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 25, 2016) – Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale ended Sunday with solid results driven by a competitive market and active participation from the world’s deepest buying bench. The sale produced nine yearlings that commanded $1 million or more, led by a Scat Daddy colt sold for $3 million to be the highest-priced horse - [Keeneland Fall Meet Special Events Continue Rich Tradition](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-fall-meet-special-events-continue-rich-tradition/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 3, 2016) – Since its inaugural season 80 years ago, Keeneland has continued its founders’ goals of presenting the finest in Thoroughbred racing while serving the local community. During the 2016 Fall Meet, Keeneland will present a number of special events that exemplify its philanthropic endeavors while creating opportunities to engage racegoers - [Keeneland Opens Fall Meet with Attendance Record, Thrilling Races](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-opens-fall-meet-attendance-record-thrilling-races/) - Photo: A.P. Indian by Patricia Branan-Wendell Dancing Rags Wins Darley Alcibiades A. P. Indian Sets Track Record in Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix Victory LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 7, 2016) – Chadds Ford Stable’s Dancing Rags swept past pace-setting Caroline Test at the top of the stretch and had more than enough left to hold off a - [Fall Stars Weekend Concludes with Record Attendance, Win by I’m a Chatterbox in the Juddmonte Spinster](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fall-stars-weekend-concludes-record-attendance-win-im-chatterbox-juddmonte-spinster/) - Photo provided by Keeneland LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 9, 2016) – Fletcher and Carolyn Gray’s homebred I’m a Chatterbox swept past pacesetting Paid Up Subscriber at the head of the stretch and drew away for a seven-length victory to win the 61st running of the $500,000 Juddmonte Spinster (G1) for fillies and mares. The Sunday afternoon - [Keeneland’s Premier November Breeding Stock Sale Opens Tuesday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keenelands-premier-november-breeding-stock-sale-opens-tuesday/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Nov. 3, 2016) – Keeneland’s globally important November Breeding Stock Sale begins Tuesday, Nov. 8, featuring among the 4,762 horses cataloged a number of Grade 1 stakes-winning and stakes-producing fillies and mares, weanling siblings to champions and graded stakes winners, prominent horses of racing age and notable dispersals during its 13-day run through - [Andre Pater’s Red Arrow, 2016 Sells for $276,000 to Top the Sporting Art Auction at Keeneland](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/andre-paters-red-arrow-2016-sells-276000-top-sporting-art-auction-keeneland/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Nov. 21, 2016) – Andre Pater’s Red Arrow, 2016, sold for $276,000, including buyer premium, following a spirited bidding duel be the highest-priced work at the fourth annual Sporting Art Auction, held Monday at Keeneland. Pater was on hand to watch the competition for his Red Arrow, 2016, a 36” x 24” pastel - [FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fei-world-equestrian-games-tryon-2018/) - Omaha, NE - March 29, 2016 - Media are invited to attend a special press conference announcing exciting news and essential media information about the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG). The conference will be held on Friday, March 31, at 12 p.m. CST in the Media Center at the FEI World Cup™ Finals - [MEYDAN GROUP ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR OF 2018 FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES™ ENDURANCE COMPETITION](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/meydan-group-announced-as-title-sponsor-of-2018-fei-world-equestrian-games-endurance-competition/) - TRYON, NC, USA - September 9, 2018 -Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) is pleased to announce Meydan Group as the title sponsor of Endurance at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG), taking place this September (11 - 23). The sponsorship further reinforces Meydan's ongoing commitment to equestrian sport, building on its position as - [Stars From Across The Globe Fly The Flag For Equestrian Sport At FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 Opening Ceremony](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/stars-from-across-the-globe-fly-the-flag-for-equestrian-sport-at-fei-world-equestrian-games-tryon-2018-opening-ceremony/) - Tryon, NC USA - September 11, 2018 - The FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 were officially opened with a stylish two-hour ceremony at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Some of equestrian sport's most famous names took a central role for their countries during the traditional parade of flags - [$2.1 Million Medaglia d’Oro Colt Headlines Thursday Session as Bullish Market Continues at Keeneland September Sale](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2-1-million-medaglia-doro-colt-headlines-thursday-session-as-bullish-market-continues-at-keeneland-september-sale/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 13, 2018) – Amer Abdulaziz’ Phoenix Thoroughbreds paid $2.1 million for a Medaglia d’Oro colt who is a half-brother to 2015 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) winner Stopchargingmaria to top Thursday’s fourth session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Six million-dollar horses were sold during the session, the final day of the premier - [Record Numbers Convene for 2016 Homes for Horses Coalition Conference](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/record-numbers-convene-2016-homes-horses-coalition-conference/) - Photo: Ard Righ saved from slaughter at New Holland auction. Winner of several awards at the Training Level in the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program last year. Equine rescues and sanctuaries from across the country gathered in Nashville, TN on September 23 and 24 for the 2016 Homes for Horses Coalition conference. The only national - [World-Renowned Horseman and Brooke Global Ambassador Monty Roberts to Make Double Appearance at Inaugural World Equine Expo™](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/world-renowned-horseman-and-brooke-global-ambassador-monty-roberts-to-make-double-appearance-at-inaugural-world-equine-expo/) - TRYON, NC, USA – Brooke USA, sister charity of Brooke, the Official Charity of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG), has announced that renowned horseman Monty Roberts will be one of numerous presenters courtesy of Brooke USA to be highlighted at the World Equine Expo™, hosted September 11-23 at the Tryon International Equestrian - [FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 Official Charity Brooke Announces Opening Day Media Events](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fei-world-equestrian-games-tryon-2018-official-charity-brooke-announces-opening-day-media-events/) - TRYON, N.C., USA - Sept. 11, 2018 - Brooke USA is pleased to announce details about opening day media events at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG). Brooke USA's sister charity, Brooke, is the official charity of the WEG, and is the world's largest international working equine welfare charity dedicated to improving the - [Denmark’s Dufour headlines season-opener in Herning](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/denmarks-dufour-headlines-season-opener-in-herning/) - By Louise Parkes A year ago, Denmark’s Cathrine Dufour rode the up-and-coming Bohemian to victory in both the Grand Prix and Freestyle at the opening leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2020/2021 Western European League. With the pandemic biting hard, the event was staged at the Danish National Equestrian Centre in Vilhelmsborg instead of - [Darragh Kenny Closes Out WEF 11 at Wellington International](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/darragh-kenny-closes-out-wef-11-at-wellington-international/) - The penultimate week of competition at the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) ended at a high point for Ireland’s Darragh Kenny in the $226,000 Bainbridge Companies CSI4* Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon at Wellington International. The 35-year-old Irish Olympian continues to make his debut season with 13-year-old Hanoverian mare Vancouver Dreams a winning one. With - [SHELBY BOISJOLI CASHES IN ON DAY 1 AT NATIONAL FINALS BREAKAWAY ROPING](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/shelby-boisjoli-cashes-in-on-day-1-at-national-finals-breakaway-roping/) - Nov. 29, 2022, Las Vegas, by TRACY RENCK, PSN EDITOR, Test Shelby Boisjoli arrived at the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping presented by Teton Ridge Tuesday with nothing to lose and that is exactly how she roped. Coming into the event sixth in the world standings, the Stephenville, Texas, cowgirl trailed world standings leader Martha Angelone by - [Von Eckermann and King Edward make it two-for-two in Basel](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/von-eckermann-and-king-edward-make-it-two-for-two-in-basel/) - Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) riding King Edward - winners of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2022/2023 - Basel (SUI) Copyright ©FEI/Stefan Lafrentz By Louise Parkes Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann and the horse he calls his “masterpiece”, King Edward, clinched their second superb victory of the season at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2022/2023 - [STETSON WRIGHT ALL-AROUND BULL RIDING TITLE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/stetson-wright-all-around-bull-riding-title/) - Photo by Phil Doyle LAS VEGAS – Stetson Wright capped his Wrangler NFR season for the ages Saturday night. Wright set the single-season PRCA earnings record ($927,940), all-around single-season record ($758,829), bull riding single-season record at $592,144 and bull riding earnings at the NFR at $271,545, counting ground money before 17,788 spectators at the Wrangler - [Stetson Wright adds another all-around title to his impressive resume](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/stetson-wright-adds-another-all-around-title-to-his-impressive-resume/) - LAS VEGAS – Stetson Wright’s decorated career added even more accomplishments on Tuesday night before 17,053 spectators at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Milford, Utah, cowboy clinched his fourth all-around title and added the single-season PRCA earnings record at $722,824 to his resume. Wright initially - [Thoroughbred Makeover Eventing: Sapphire Surprize and Cynthia Faherty Napravnik](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/thoroughbred-makeover-eventing-sapphire-surprize-and-cynthia-faherty-napravnik/) - Preliminary competition in all ten offered disciplines at the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, is now complete and the stage is set for Saturday’s Finale Championship. This year marks a new format for preliminary and Finale competition: the five top-placed horses in each discipline will proceed to the - [The Grooms Award Honors Grooms at 2022 Pennsylvania National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-grooms-award-honors-grooms-at-2022-pennsylvania-national-horse-show/) - The Grooms Award, Ltd., Continues to Recognize Grooms’ Contributions to the Sport Foxborough, MA — October 25, 2022 — The Grooms Award, Ltd., recently returned to the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, PA, the horse show at which it began recognizing and rewarding professional grooms for their contribution to the sport. The nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization presented gifts - [TEAM ROPERS WIN ROUND 3 IN RECORD FASHION](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/team-ropers-win-round-3-in-record-fashion/) - BY PRCA STAFF, Dec 4, 202 LAS VEGAS – WNFR Round 3 - The stage wasn't too big for team ropers – newcomer Tanner Tomlinson and world champion Patrick Smith Saturday night. The duo clocked a Round 3 record 3.6-second time for the win at the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge before - [NFR ICONS TRIBUTE LUNCHEON](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/nfr-icons-tribute-luncheon/) - Las Vegas, Dec. 2, 2022, by Tracy Renck - ProRodeo Hall of Famers Trevor Brazile, Ty Murray and Charmayne James received more accolades on Thursday. The trio was honored at the Inaugural Vegas NFR Icons Tribute Luncheon at the Virgin Hotel, where they spoke with hosts Butch Knowles and Jeff Medders of The Cowboy Channel. The - [British Equestrian Art](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/british-equestrian-art/) - In the different world of the eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth centuries the wealthy had far more time to follow their pleasurable pursuits, not the least of which was hunting. Hunting men have always been, by the very nature of their sport, men of courage and character. The pleasures of hunting are well summed up by R.S. Surtees... - [How General Patton and Some Unlikely Allies Saved the Prized Lipizzaner Stallions](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/how-general-patton-and-some-unlikely-allies-saved-the-prized-lipizzaner-stallions/) - May 7, 1945, was an important day by any measure. For Gen. George S. Patton, it started early, with a call just after 4 a.m. from Gen. Omar Bradley, who said, "Ike just called me, George. The Germans have surrendered." This was mixed news to Patton, who was convinced the war was ending too soon, - [Western Movies](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/western-movies/) - The Western genre is set in the American West (trans-Mississippi including Mexico and Canada) during the time period from 1803 to 1915, though the end of the American Civil War in 1865 to the massacre at Wounded Knee in 1890 is more common. Within these broad parameters is found a great variety of movies from - [The International Horse Complex](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-international-horse-complex/) - Just completed in 2010, the Pôle International du Cheval in Deauville, Normandy, France is a world-class equestrian facility. Deauville, the horse-hot spot of France, can now further its prestigious equestrian tradition via its multiple facilities and specialized accommodations for horses and riders. It is not only the complex’s state-of-the-art facilities that make it so unique, - [Hermes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/hermes/) - With the rise of the automobile, the train and modern vehicles in general, the horse has lost its place as the premier working animal in much of the Western World. But while the horse lost to the automobile in transportation and the tractor in agriculture it has lost none of its appeal, even - [Cutting](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/cutting/) - Cutting horses have been doing their job without fanfare from the earliest days of European settlement in North America. “Cutting” is the act of separating a cow from the herd for vaccinating, castrating, and sorting. “Cutting horses” are usually Quarter horses that have been trained and selectively bred (much like sheep dogs) to instictavely - [History of the NFR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/history-of-the-nfr/) - The National Finals Rodeo (NFR), known popularly as the "super bowl of rodeo," is a championship event held annually by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). That organization established the NFR in 1958 in order to determine the world champion in each of rodeo's seven main events: calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, saddle bronc - [Cowboy Culture](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/cowboy-culture/) - Texas was Mexico before it was Texas. Spanish settlers brought horses and cattle to Mexico some 400 years ago. In Spain, cattle were not allowed to roam free because space was limited. However, in the vastness of the New World, they were set free to graze and reproduce. Soon there were huge herds and large - [Deauville](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/deauville/) - Wine, cheese, and the Eiffel Tower are probably the first three things that might come to mind upon mentioning France or “French”. Though these are common French trademarks, unbeknownst to many, the horse is a French adoration as well. The horse not only brings industry and tourism to certain regions of France, but also prestige. - [The Iroquois Steeplechase Marks 70 Years as Nashville's Annual Spectacle of Horse, Hats and Hounds](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-iroquois-steeplechase-marks-70-years-as-nashvilles-annual-spectacle-of-horse-hats-and-hounds/) - Iroquois Steeplechase Set for May 14, 2011 It all began in 1936 when Marcellus Frost suggested to John Sloan, Sr. that a hillside in Warner Parks would make a perfect location for an equestrian racecourse. It was several years later that President Franklin Roosevelt, through the Works Progress Administration, granted permission for a three-mile course - [Iroquois Steeplechase Recognizes 2011 Child Ambassador Parker Logan](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/iroquois-steeplechase-recognizes-2011-child-ambassador-parker-logan/) - The Iroquois Steeplechase celebrates another year as partners with the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, and recognizes Parker Logan, 2011 Steeplechase child ambassador Since 1981, the Iroquois Steeplechase has partnered with the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and raised more than $9 million for the hospital. This year, the running of - [The Fashion and Style of the Iroquois](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-fashion-and-style-of-the-iroquois/) - Haute hats, southern spring wear and the latest fashions are synonymous with the Iroquois Steeplechase The Iroquois Steeplechase is the premier spring race in American steeplechasing and Music City’s traditional rite of spring – typically attracting more than 25,000 spectators. With that, it's no wonder that fashion and style create quite a buzz among steeplechasers. - [Tennessee Grand Prix at Brownland Farm this weekend](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tennessee-grand-prix-at-brownland-farm-this-weekend/) - Horse lovers and party lovers are invited to enjoy a warm, spring Sunday afternoon at the Tennessee Grand Prix at Brownland Farm. The event is hosted by the Williamson County/Franklin Chamber of Commerce and Brownland Farm and sponsored by Tennessee Equine Hospital and the American Association of Equine Practitioners. On the heels of the - [Giddy up: Equine industry has major economic impact on Williamson County](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/giddy-up-equine-industry-has-major-economic-impact-on-williamson-county/) - It is no coincidence that at almost every entrance to Williamson County a horse farm – large or small – stands near the welcome sign. Farms with horses romping through the fields flank even two of the main arteries into the city of Franklin. The equine industry is an important part of the identity and - [Riding in style: Gucci announces second year collaboration with Charlotte Casiraghi](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/riding-in-style-gucci-announces-second-year-collaboration-with-charlotte-casiraghi/) - Gucci has announced that it will be continuing its collaboration with equestrian show jumper and granddaughter of Princess Grace of Monaco, Charlotte Casiraghi. This will be the second year that the 90-year-old fashion house will create a line for the 24-year-old competitive rider, who will wear Gucci to compete in the 2011 Global Champions tour. - [Gov. Beshear announces Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games had economic impact of more than $201 million](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/gov-beshear-announces-alltech-fei-world-equestrian-games-had-economic-impact-of-more-than-201-million/) - Gov. Beshear announces Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games had economic impact of more than $201 million FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kerri Richardson 502.564.2611 502.330.6633 Terry Sebastian 502.564.2611 502.229.6130 Gil Lawson 502.564.4270 502.382.6596 Gov. Beshear announces Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games had economic impact of more than $201 million Report: Visitors to event came from 63 - [The Battle for Hermès](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-battle-for-hermes/) -  WSJ.'s exclusive tour of the back rooms and ateliers of the celebrated French fashion house illustrates why Hermès is the coveted jewel that LVMH's Bernard Arnault wants for his crown. By DANA THOMAS Pierre-Alexis Dumas, the creative director of Hermès, is sitting in his office at the company's 131-year-old seat on the rue du Faubourg - [SBS Farms Wins Top Honors at Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/sbs-farms-wins-top-honors-at-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Written by: Kendall Bierer Client: SBS Farms, Ltd. Release Date: 2011-11-09 Buffalo, NY – November 8, 2011 – SBS Farms returned home after a great week of competition at the esteemed Alltech National Horse Show, 128th Edition held in Lexington, KY, from November 2-6. The event saw some of the most talented riders of the - [Alltech National Horse Show Wrap Up: November 2-7, 2011](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/alltech-national-horse-show-wrap-up-november-2-7-2011/) - Written by: Phelps Media Group, Inc. Client: Alltech National Horse Show Release Date: 2011-11-08 Lexington, KY – November 8, 2011 – Open Jumper action at the Alltech National Horse Show, 128th Edition, wrapped up on Saturday night with a fast-paced jump-off during the Alltech National Horse Show $250,000 Grand Prix CSI-W. Richard Spooner and Cristallo - [Breeders' Cup impact in Louisville estimated at $53.3M](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/breeders-cup-impact-in-louisville-estimated-at-53-3m/) - Spreading the Breeders’ Cup World Championships over two days has roughly doubled the amount of money that the event is bringing to the Louisville area, according to a University of Louisville economist’s study. The Breeders’ Cup, which returns to Churchill on Nov. 4-5, provided $53.3 million in new revenues across the region when it - [Las Vegas has become a great rodeo town — and it should stay that way well](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/las-vegas-has-become-a-great-rodeo-town-and-it-should-stay-that-way-well/) - Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 | 2:05 a.m In the opening sequence one night at last year’s National Finals Rodeo, one of the announcers at the Thomas & Mack Center greeted the crowd in a conversational tone. “All right, my friends, we know where we are: A $5.8 million rodeo, the crowning event for a season - [Las Vegas’ gold buckle — the NFR — is likely here to stay](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/las-vegas-gold-buckle-the-nfr-is-likely-here-to-stay/) - By John Katsilometes (contact) Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 | 2 a.m. You might expect the head of an operation that pours tens of millions of dollars into the Las Vegas economy would hit town by landing his personal means of transportation at McCarran International Airport. Well, Karl Stressman hit town in a personal means of - [World champions crowned following Round 10](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/world-champions-crowned-following-round-10/) - News Release Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association LAS VEGAS – If ever there was a reason for Luke Branquinho to shake his booty at the Thomas & Mack Center, this was it. Branquinho – who routinely performs the celebration dance in the arena following fast times – won his third world title and first - [War Horse superstar: The Mail tracks down the unsung star of Spielberg's blockbuster - and the Hollywood 'horse whisperer' with whom he has an almost telepathic bond](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/war-horse-superstar-the-mail-tracks-down-the-unsung-star-of-spielbergs-blockbuster-and-the-hollywood-horse-whisperer-with-whom-he-has-an-almost-telepathic-bond/) - Those who gathered in New York to watch the stars arriving at the world premiere of the film War Horse last week could have been forgiven for feeling that someone was missing from the glittering event. Big names aplenty trotted up the red carpet into the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, spruced up in - [The Painter Who Hated Picasso](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-painter-who-hated-picasso/) - Sporting artist Alfred Munnings loved horses, the English countryside and a good stiff drink. What he didn't like was modern art. "Your Royal Highness, Your Excellencies, Your Graces, My Lords and Gentlemen, pray silence for the President of the Royal Academy of Arts, Sir Alfred Munnings." When Sir Alfred rose to address Britain's most influential - [NEW YORK STALLION STAKES (NYSS) QUOTES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/new-york-stallion-stakes-nyss-quotes/) - NYSS QUOTES Park Avenue Division John Parisella, winning trainer of Sunny Desert (No. 5): “It was all [jockey Ramon] Dominguez. The ride was scary; he saw that hole, [Eddie] Castro [on Sweet Moon] was going in and out, but he went for it. He and I are magic together. It’s unbelievable. It’s all him. Everybody - [O'Connors go Reining](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/oconnors-go-reining/) - It's not just Gold Medal Reiners competing in the Alltech Arena this year - some of the world's best Eventers are headed down the road to try their hand at Reining! Don't miss our very own celebrity slide featuring Olympic Eventing riders David and Karen O'Connor, and Gina Miles alongside two-time Eclipse Award winning Jockey - [Nashvillians Commence Spring's Social Circuit with Celebration of Horse and Society](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/nashvillians-commence-springs-social-circuit-with-celebration-of-horse-and-society/) - Iroquois Steeplechase Set for May 12, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 24, 2012 — Since prehistoric times, rites of spring marked the beginning of the year in many cultures. Since 1941, Nashville’s rite of spring, the Iroquois Steeplechase, has marked the beginning of the social season here. The annual celebration – scheduled for Saturday, May 12, - [2012 Iroquois Steeplechase Child Ambassador: Steven Henry](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2012-iroquois-steeplechase-child-ambassador-steven-henry/) - It began with a simple, “something just doesn’t feel right,” from active, healthy, 14-year-old Steven Henry over Christmas vacation. By New Year’s Day 2010, he was referred to a pediatric cardiologist and fitted with a heart monitor, followed by a shocking diagnosis on Valentine’s Day. By St. Patrick’s Day, he had undergone a five-hour cardiac - [Keeneland Spring Meeting Posts Numerous Records As Nicholson Oversees His Final Race Meet](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-spring-meeting-posts-numerous-records-as-nicholson-oversees-his-final-race-meet/) - Marks Sixth Consecutive Spring Meeting Without a Fatality on All-Weather Track LEXINGTON, KY (April 30, 2012) – Keeneland’s 2012 spring race meeting proved to be an enormously successful finale for President Nick Nicholson, posting several records for attendance and wagering and boasting field sizes that are among the largest in the country. More importantly, it - [Keeneland Connections Spotlight: Kentucky Derby Contenders](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-connections-spotlight-kentucky-derby-contenders/) - The five grade 1 prep races for the 138th Kentucky Derby were won by five different horses—Dullahan in the Toyota Bluegrass, Take Charge Indy in the Florida Derby, I’ll Have Another in the Santa Anita Derby, Gemologist in the Wood Memorial and Bodemeister in the Arkansas Derby. But there is one common thread for that - [ROSIE RETURNS TO BELMONT PARK AFTER HISTORIC VICTORY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/rosie-returns-to-belmont-park-after-historic-victory/) - ELMONT , N.Y. – After an eventful 24 hours, jockey Rosie Napravnik returned to Belmont Park Saturday afternoon with her first Grade 1 victory and a bit of racing history in tow. On Friday, the 24-year-old piloted Believe You Can to win the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, becoming the first female jockey to win - [DERBY WINNER I'LL HAVE ANOTHER SPELLS $16,300 IN CASH TO SANTA ANITA 'DERBY OWNER FOR THE DAY' POLITANO (Monday May 7, 2012)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/derby-winner-ill-have-another-spells-16300-in-cash-to-santa-anita-derby-owner-for-the-day-politano-monday-may-7-2012-3/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (May 7, 2012)—I’ll Have Another, who parlayed victory in the Grade I Santa Anita Derby on April 7 to victory in America’s most famous race, the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, not only brought home a winning purse of $1.2 million, he made 32-year-old Pasadena resident Greg Politano $16,300 as a result of - [SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS 1878-1959](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/sir-alfred-james-munnings-1878-1959/) - With Stubbs, Munnings is one of the two great masters of sporting art and much has been written about him. Only brief details are given here and the reader is referred to the bibliography and other references at the end of the dictionary for further study. Born at Mendham, Suffolk of a farming family, his father, - [GEORGE STUBBS 1724-1806](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/george-stubbs-1724-1806/) - George Stubbs was the greatest of English horse painter, a master whose work stands alone, and who has had a greater influence on sporting painting throughout the world than anyone else who has lived. Born in Liverpool, the son of a currier, at fifteen Stubbs was apprenticed to Hamlet Winstanley but did not remain with - [JOHN FREDERICK HERRING, SENIOR 1795-1865](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/john-frederick-herring-senior-1795-1865/) - Born in Blackfriars, Surrey, John Frederick senior was the son of Benjamin Herring (who was born in America under the British flag but was Dutch by descent). John’s father had moved to England and at the time of his birth was in business as fringe maker in Newgate Street, London and this was where J.F. - [Jennifer Alfano Sweeps First Day of Professional Hunters at Kentucky Spring Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jennifer-alfano-sweeps-first-day-of-professional-hunters-at-kentucky-spring-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - May 9, 2011- Riders gathered at the Stonelea Ring to face the demanding hunter course as the first day of the Kentucky Spring Horse Show got underway. They were greeted with a brisk morning air, and a cloud filled sky, as the divisions commenced with top riders from across the nation competing - [Benefit Fiesta at Del Mar National Horse Show Raises Over $30,000 for USET Foundation](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/benefit-fiesta-at-del-mar-national-horse-show-raises-over-30000-for-uset-foundation/) - Del Mar, CA - May 10, 2012 - On May 4, 2012, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation hosted a benefit in support of the United States Equestrian Olympic Team at the Del Mar National Horse Show. The event helped raise over $30,000 in support of the Olympic and Paralympic efforts. Two hundred guests attended - [USET Foundation Presents Pinnacle Cup to Allison Springer](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/uset-foundation-presents-pinnacle-cup-to-allison-springer/) - Lexington, KY - May 2, 2012 - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce that this year's recipient of the Pinnacle Cup Trophy at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI**** is Allison Springer of Upperville, VA. Springer and her horse Arthur were the highest placed U.S. pair, finishing in second place at - [KENTUCKY HORSE PARK FOUNDATION NAMED A FINALIST IN TOYOTA'S 2012 100 CARS FOR GOOD PROGRAM](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kentucky-horse-park-foundation-named-a-finalist-in-toyotas-2012-100-cars-for-good-program/) - Lexington, Kentucky - May 14, 2012 - The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation announced today that it has been selected as one of 500 nonprofit finalists in Toyota's 100 Cars for Good program, a major philanthropic initiative in which the automaker is giving 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days. The Kentucky Horse - [Must See Horse Racing Movies](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/must-see-horse-racing-movies/) - Horsing around Hollywood can't resist an old-fashioned underdog story, like "Seabiscuit", or a comedic romp, like "A Day at the Races." And the tearjerkers like "The Black Stallion" and "National Velvet" get us every time. With so many stories to tell in the sport of horse racing, it's no surprise Hollywood comes calling time and - [The 3rd Annual Tennessee Equine Grand Prix Celebration](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-3rd-annual-tennessee-equine-grand-prix-celebration/) - The 3rd Annual Tennessee Equine Grand Prix Celebration will be held at Brownland Farm in Franklin, one of the most beautiful horse show grounds in the nation. Hosted By: Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce Spectators will experience the jumps ringside while enjoying a gourmet lunch buffet including beverages offered throughout the day. Join us this - [Ten Broeck Farm's New England Breed Shows Return June 8-10, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ten-broeck-farms-new-england-breed-shows-return-june-8-10-2012/) - Pepperell, MA - May 17, 2012 - During the weekend of June 8-10, 2012, the New England Breed Show Series and the Young Horse Show wuk be held at Ten Broeck Farm in Pepperell, MA. The Young Horse Show, featuring $2,500 in cash prizes, will be held on Friday, June 8th, and the New England - [Charlotte Jacobs Donates $17,000 to Danny and Ron's Rescue Following Saratoga Springs Horse Shows](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/charlotte-jacobs-donates-17000-to-danny-and-rons-rescue-following-saratoga-springs-horse-shows/) - East Aurora, NY May 22, 2012 - Young rider Charlotte Jacobs has kicked-off the spring show season with big wins during the Saratoga Springs Horse Shows, competing in the jumper, equitation, and hunter rings. Over the past two weeks, Jacobs piloted her mounts to championship honors in the High and Low Junior Jumpers, as well as - [I'LL HAVE ANOTHER CONTENT AT BELMONT, COULD SOON RESUME TRAINING](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ill-have-another-content-at-belmont-could-soon-resume-training-2/) - BELMONT , N.Y. – Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have Another was reported to be doing well the morning after he arrived at Belmont Park by van and will soon begin training on the Belmont main track, according to Jack Sisterson, assistant to trainer Doug O’Neill. “He looks fantastic this morning,” said Sisterson. “He ate everything - [New England Farms Takes Old Salem Spring Horse Shows By Storm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/new-england-farms-takes-old-salem-spring-horse-shows-by-storm/) - Bedford, NY - May 24, 2012 -New England Farm showed nothing short of success during their two weeks of competition at the Old Salem Spring Horse Shows. Cynthia Williams and her students took numerous hunter championships throughout the two weeks, as well as garnering top ribbons in varying divisions against some of the nation's best. - [NYRA STATEMENT ON I'LL HAVE ANOTHER'S 2012 TRIPLE CROWN BID](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/nyra-statement-on-ill-have-anothers-2012-triple-crown-bid/) - “Congratulations to I’ll Have Another, J. Paul Reddam, and everyone on Team O’Neill!” said C. Steven Duncker, Chairman of NYRA’s Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to welcome the Derby and Preakness hero to New York for the Belmont Stakes on June 9. I’ll Have Another will attempt to make history as the first Triple Crown - [Polo continues to grow in Wellington, Florida](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/polo-continues-to-grow-in-wellington-florida/) - Wellington, FL - May 24, 2012 - A second Polo Patron has made a major commitment to Wellington with the purchase of a large parcel of land in Wellington Preserve. Previously, public records show that Zacara Farm had also purchased over 100 acres in Wellington Preserve in the past year. The most recent sale was brokered by - [BELMONT CELEBRATES BELMONT STAKES WITH PARADE, BLUE RIBBON RACE, AND FAMILY FUN](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/belmont-celebrates-belmont-stakes-with-parade-blue-ribbon-race-and-family-fun/) - BELMONT, N.Y. – The fourth annual Belmont Stakes Parade is a prelude to the much-anticipated 144th running of the Belmont Stakes, which will feature I’ll Have Another in his attempt to become the 12th thoroughbred in racing history to capture the Triple Crown at Belmont Park on Saturday, June 9. One week earlier, the Belmont Stakes Parade will take place on Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m. in - [EQUUS Foundation To Sponsor 2012 PATH Intl. James Brady Award](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/equus-foundation-to-sponsor-2012-path-intl-james-brady-award-2/) - WESTPORT, CT - May 25, 2012 - The EQUUS Foundation is honored to announce that it will sponsor the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) James Brady Professional Achievement Award. The award will be presented at the 2012 PATH Intl. Awards Banquet, the highlight of the annual PATH Intl. Conference, which will be - [I’ll Have Another jogs, set to resume galloping Friday in Triple Crown quest](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ill-have-another-jogs-set-to-resume-galloping-friday-in-triple-crown-quest/) - BELMONT, N.Y. – I’ll Have Another, who on June 9 will attempt to become racing’s 12th Triple Crown winner in the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes, had a second tour of Belmont Park’s main track Thursday morning, jogging 1 ½ miles in company with a pony. “It looks like he gets over the track - [I’LL HAVE ANOTHER GALLOPS, FIELD TAKING SHAPE FOR BELMONT](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ill-have-another-gallops-field-taking-shape-for-belmont/) - BELMONT, N.Y. – I’ll Have Another galloped one mile under exercise rider Humberto Gomez this morning at Belmont Park, where on June 9 he will attempt to add the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes to his victories in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness and become racing’s 12th Triple Crown winner. It was the first gallop over Belmont - [Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/traders-point-hunt-charity-horse-show/) - Zionsville, IN - May 25, 2012 - The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's (ISO) string section and its Artists-in-Residence's string trio, Time for Three, will perform a diverse and colorful outdoor concert titled Symphony Under the Stars on Sunday, August 5, at 8:00 pm. Located at the picturesque Wild Air Farms, it is also home to the Traders - [SENSATIONAL SIX SET FOR MET MILE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/sensational-six-set-for-met-mile/) - BELMONT, N.Y. – Although Dale Romans has Dullahan slated to face Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have Another in the June 9 Belmont Stakes, it is Monday’s Grade 1, $750,000 Metropolitan Handicap, not the “Test of the Champion,” that the trainer said could end up being “the race of the year.” “[The Met Mile] has quality - [CONTESTED NEVER TESTED IN FRONT-RUNNING ACORN SCORE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/contested-never-tested-in-front-running-acorn-score/) - BELMONT , N.Y. – Contested earned her first Grade 1 victory in front-running fashion Monday afternoon at Belmont Park , leading at every call to win the 82nd running of the $300,000 Acorn Stakes. Breaking from the rail, Contested dashed to an uncontested lead, opening up three lengths on the field through a quarter-mile in 22.64. - [IT’S TRICKY NOTCHES THIRD GRADE 1 IN OGDEN PHIPPS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/its-tricky-notches-third-grade-1-in-ogden-phipps/) - BELMONT, N.Y. – It’s Tricky wore down pacesetter Cash for Clunkers in deep stretch Saturday afternoon at Belmont Park and went on to a three-quarter-length victory in the $400,000 Ogden Phipps to remain undefeated in 2012 and notch her third career Grade 1 win. Sent off as the 2-1 second choice in the field of - [BETTER LUCKY HOLDS OFF REGALO MIA TO WIN G2 SANDS POINT](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/better-lucky-holds-off-regalo-mia-to-win-g2-sands-point/) - BELMONT, N.Y. – Better Lucky made her turf debut a winning one, taking the lead in deep stretch and holding off the furious late drive of Regalo Mia Monday afternoon at Belmont Park to take the Grade 2, $200,000 Sands Point by a nose. The 3-year-old Ghostzapper filly, whose victory over a muddy track in - [Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have Another settling into daily routine](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/triple-crown-hopeful-ill-have-another-settling-into-daily-routine/) - BELMONT, N.Y. – Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have Another put in a fourth solid gallop over Belmont Park’s main track Monday morning as Team O’Neill began planning some extracurricular activities during the lead up to the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes on June 9. As I’ll Have Another is scheduled to do each day - [Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have Another reunited with exercise rider Jonny Garcia for morning gallop](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/triple-crown-hopeful-ill-have-another-reunited-with-exercise-rider-jonny-garcia-for-morning-gallop/) - BELMONT , N.Y. – Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have Another was reunited with his regular exercise rider, Jonny Garcia, Tuesday morning for his routine gallop over Belmont Park ’s main track in preparation for the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes on June 9. The 25-year-old Garcia, who had not been aboard I’ll Have Another since he added the Preakness - [I’ll Have Another evades loose horse, gallops one mile; Team IHA seeking mounts for Mario Gutierrez](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ill-have-another-evades-loose-horse-gallops-one-mile-team-iha-seeking-mounts-for-mario-gutierrez/) - BELMONT , N.Y. – After evading a loose horse on the Belmont main track on Thursday, I’ll Have Another turned in his customary one-mile gallop. Prior to his gallop, Isleta, a 3-year-old maiden from the barn of Carl Domino, unseated her rider and ran off, passing within inches of I’ll Have Another and exercise rider - [National Show Hunter Hall of Fame Names Jennifer Alfano Rider of the Year and Jersey Boy Horse of the Year](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/national-show-hunter-hall-of-fame-names-jennifer-alfano-rider-of-the-year-and-jersey-boy-horse-of-the-year/) - Buffalo, NY - May 31, 2012 - The National Show Hunter Hall of Fame awarded numerous honors last night at their annual dinner held at the Merion Cricket Club in Haverford, PA, but it was SBS Farms, Inc. who truly shined. Jennifer Alfano was named Hunter Rider of the Year, and her top mount Jersey - [Billie Steffee's All the Gold Inducted Into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/billie-steffees-all-the-gold-inducted-into-the-national-show-hunter-hall-of-fame/) - Novelty, OH - June 1, 2012 - Although Craighead Farm has been known for showing horses throughout the years, it is the renowned All the Gold who has been their shining light, putting Billie Steffee and Craighead Farm on the map. The elite Hanoverian stallion achieved remarkable accolades during his career as a champion hunter, - [McLain Ward Wins First Leg of $200,000 Taylor Harris Triple Crown Challenge](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mclain-ward-wins-first-leg-of-200000-taylor-harris-triple-crown-challenge/) - Middleburg, VA - June 1, 2012 - In a three horse jump off last night, McLain Ward and Antares F proved to be perfect winning the $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon and at the same time, the first leg of the brand new $200,000 Taylor Harris Triple Crown Challenge, America's richest rider bonus. - [I’ll Have Another to school Sunday morning in paddock before gallop](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ill-have-another-to-school-sunday-morning-in-paddock-before-gallop/) - BELMONT , N.Y. – First on the track at 8:30 a.m. during the special time slot set aside for Belmont Stakes contenders, Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have Another had an easy gallop around the dogs over a sloppy, sealed Belmont Park oval Saturday morning. Cones were set eight feet from the rail for the training - [Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have Another visits paddock before galloping](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/triple-crown-hopeful-ill-have-another-visits-paddock-before-galloping/) - BELMONT , N.Y. – Triple Crown contender I’ll Have Another visited the paddock at Belmont Park Sunday morning, standing briefly in the saddling enclosure and walking several times around the paddock before heading to the track for his customary energetic morning gallop. “The way he went today, that will be the last time he’ll see - [TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR BREEDERS' CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AT SANTA ANITA PARK](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tickets-on-sale-now-for-breeders-cup-world-championships-at-santa-anita-park/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (June 4, 2012) - The Breeders' Cup and Santa Anita Park today announced that tickets are now on sale to the general public for this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3. This is the sixth time that that Santa Anita will host the event and the third - [Jennifer Alfano Takes SBS Farms to the Top of the 2012 Devon Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jennifer-alfano-takes-sbs-farms-to-the-top-of-the-2012-devon-horse-show/) - Devon, PA - June 4, 2012 - For the third consecutive year, Jennifer Alfano guided Jersey Boy to the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby of Devon's winning title. The duo scored a 183 during the first round and followed it with a 212 during the handy round for a total of 395 points. Alfano and - [PRCA Weekly Press Release](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release/) - All information is courtesy of the PRCA. 1. 7.7! Scheck breaks steer roping world record FORT SMITH, Ark. – Cody Scheck knew he’d been fast on his third-round run at the Old Fort Days Rodeo on June 2, he just didn’t know that he’d been the fastest ever. When rodeo secretary Marlene Dreesen called out - [Charlotte Jacobs Wins R.W. "Ronnie" Mutch Equitation Championship at Devon Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/charlotte-jacobs-wins-r-w-ronnie-mutch-equitation-championship-at-devon-horse-show/) - East Aurora, NY - June 5, 2012 - For the second consecutive year, talented junior rider Charlotte Jacobs took home the R.W. "Ronnie Mutch Equitation Championship during the prestigious Devon Horse Show. Jacobs and her leading equitation mount Stallone VDL were once again at the top of the leaderboard to claim the coveted honor. Later - [Henry Barraud 1811-1874](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/henry-barraud-1811-1874/) - Born in London, Barraud, who was baptized at St. Mary’s Church, Lambeth on May 16th, was the brother of William. The Barraud family came originally came from Angouleme in France in 1704. The maternal grandfather of Henry and William was Thomas Hull, a miniature painter, their paternal grandfather Barraud the chronometer maker, and their father - [QUOTES FROM THE POST POSITION DRAW FOR THE 144th BELMONT STAKES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/quotes-from-the-post-position-draw-for-the-144th-belmont-stakes/) - BELMONT, N.Y. – Following are quotes from the connections of the 12 horses entered in Saturday’s 144th running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park: I’ll Have Another (post position 11, 4-5 odds) Trainer Doug O’Neill: “It’s been an unbelievable ride, and I think we’ve just stayed focused on the whole - [THE NEW YORK RACING ASSOCIATION, INC. INVITES MAKE-A-WISH® CHILD TO THE HISTORIC BELMONT STAKES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-new-york-racing-association-inc-invites-make-a-wish-child-to-the-historic-belmont-stakes/) - BELMONT N.Y. - Seventeen year old Emily Forge from St. George , Kansas made a wish and NYRA is helping it come true by inviting her to be our guest for the 144th running of the $1 million Belmont Stakes on June 9. As she battles a life-threatening form of Systemic Lupus, Emily asked if - [Peter Leone, Lincourt Gino and the Lionshare Farm Team On a Roll at HITS On the Hudson](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/peter-leone-lincourt-gino-and-the-lionshare-farm-team-on-a-roll-at-hits-on-the-hudson/) - Wellington, June 7, 2012-Peter Leone and Monica Carrera's Lincourt Gino have consistently been in the money at important Grand Prix events this spring. Last week, Leone and Gino were fifth in both the $25,000 and the $75,000 Grand Prix at HITS on the Hudson in Saugerties, NY. "Gino just keeps feeling better and better," confided - [New England Farm Continues Winning Streak at HITS-on-the-Hudson](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/new-england-farm-continues-winning-streak-at-hits-on-the-hudson/) - Bedford, NY - June 7, 2012 - The second week of HITS-on-the-Hudson saw great competition as some of the nation's top riders vied for the championship tricolors for their respective divisions. Cynthia Williams and New England Farm excelled in the hunter divisions; securing several championship wins in the Schooling Hunters, the Second Year Green/High Performance - [Connections of Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have Another on hand for morning routine](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/connections-of-triple-crown-hopeful-ill-have-another-on-hand-for-morning-routine/) - BELMONT, N.Y. – Owner J. Paul Reddam and jockey Mario Gutierrez were on hand at Belmont Park Thursday morning as Triple Crown candidate I’ll Have Another galloped around the 1 ½-mile oval, with the only difference in his routine being that he departed the Belmont Stakes barn for the first time. All the contenders for - [I’LL HAVE ANOTHER OUT OF BELMONT STAKES, RETIRED; WILL LEAD SATURDAY’S POST PARADE FOR BELMONT STAKES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ill-have-another-out-of-belmont-stakes-retired-will-lead-saturdays-post-parade-for-belmont-stakes/) - BELMONT , N.Y. – Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I’ll Have Another was withdrawn from Saturday’s 144th running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes and retired, a little more than 24 hours before his attempt to become the first horse in 34 years to win the Triple Crown. In a ceremonial tribute, jockey - [Friends of Franklin Parks, LLC, commissions Vintage Franklin poster featuring Park at Harlinsdale Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/friends-of-franklin-parks-llc-commissions-vintage-franklin-poster-featuring-park-at-harlinsdale-farm/) - Friends of Franklin Parks, LLC, will debut its new Vintage Franklin poster of The Park at Harlinsdale Farm as part of the festivities of the inaugural “Raise the Roofs” benefit, set for Saturday, June 16, under a tent at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm. The fundraiser is being presented by Franklin Synergy Bank, with additional - [Louise Serio Inducted to National Show Hunter Hall of Fame](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/louise-serio-inducted-to-national-show-hunter-hall-of-fame/) - Devon, PA - June 8, 2012 - On May 29, 2012, championship rider and trainer Louise Serio was inducted into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame during the prestigious Devon Horse Show. Serio has been an instrumental part of the hunter community since she began Derbydown, a nationally recognized show hunter barn, in 1975. - [UNION RAGS STATES HIS CASE IN THRILLING BELMONT STAKES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/union-rags-states-his-case-in-thrilling-belmont-stakes/) - By Jenny Kellner ELMONT , N.Y. – All trainer Michael Matz wanted was a chance for Union Rags to show what kind of horse he is. Saturday afternoon at Belmont Park , the hard-luck colt got that chance and the result was a thrilling victory over Paynter in the 144thrunning of the Grade 1, $1 - [DOMINGUEZ SWASHBUCKLING ABOARD DESERT BLANC](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/dominguez-swashbuckling-aboard-desert-blanc/) - By John Scheinman ELMONT , N.Y. – With a masterful display of derring-do, jockey Ramon Dominguez charged Desert Blanc down the stretch of the Belmont Park inner turf course and right between his front-running rivals Saturday to win the 111th running of the Grade 1, $500,000 Woodford Reserve Manhattan for 3-year-olds and up. The reigning, - [ON TRACK HANDLE IS SECOND LARGEST FOR BELMONT STAKES DAY AND THIRD LARGEST EVER AT BELMONT PARK](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/on-track-handle-is-second-largest-for-belmont-stakes-day-and-third-largest-ever-at-belmont-park/) - ELMONT , N.Y. – A crowd of 85,811 wagered $13,777,920 on Belmont Stakes Day races today, the second largest Belmont Stakes Day on-track handle ever, trailing only the $14,461,402 wagered in 2004 when Birdstone broke the Triple Crown bid of Smarty Jones. The on-track handle was also the third largest ever at Belmont Park , - [CEREMONIAL RETIREMENT FOR I’LL HAVE ANOTHER BEFORE BELMONT STAKES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ceremonial-retirement-for-ill-have-another-before-belmont-stakes/) - ELMONT, N.Y. – Before today’s 144th running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes, the 31st horse to win the Kentucky Derby and Preakness will have a ceremonial retirement in the Belmont Park winner’s circle. On Friday, owner J. Paul Reddam announced that I’ll Have Another would be retired with a tendon injury one - [Margie Engle and Royce Win $100,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix at HITS-On-The-Hudson](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/margie-engle-and-royce-win-100000-purina-mills-grand-prix-at-hits-on-the-hudson/) - Saugerties, NY - June 11, 2012 - Olympian Margie Engle and Elm Rock Partners LLC's Royce continued their domination of HITS-On-The-Hudson this weekend when they claimed their biggest victory to do date during the $100,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix on Sunday. The pair posted a double clear effort to top the 27-horse field, racing to - [PRCA Weekly Press Release - June 11, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-june-11-2012/) - All information provided by the PRCA 1. Proctor, Harris serve notice they are back on track Bull riders around the country had better take notice – the champs are back. Reigning World Champion Shane Proctor and three-time champ J.W. Harris both showed up big this weekend, and each now looks to be on track - [7.67 MILLION WATCH BELMONT ON NBC](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/7-67-million-watch-belmont-on-nbc/) - 2nd Most-Watched Non-Triple Crown Belmont in Nielsen People Meter History (1988); Just 45k Viewers Less than 2005 on NBC 7.67 Million Viewers for Belmont is up 12% From Last Year and up 62% from 2010 on ABC Three Triple Crown Races on NBC (Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont) Averaged 10.34 Million, up 2% from 2011; 2nd - [Audi of Lexington Returns as Official Car of 2012 Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/audi-of-lexington-returns-as-official-car-of-2012-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - June 14, 2012 - Following a successful debut last year, the second edition of the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky, is set for October 30 through November 4, 2012. The show will once again be held at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. And once again, one of - [Guests Flock to 2012 Western States Horse Expo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/guests-flock-to-2012-western-states-horse-expo/) - Sacramento, CA - June 15, 2012 - The 2012 Western States Horse Expo was a huge success for Horse Expo Events, welcoming a large crowd June 8-10, 2012 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, CA. The guests gathered to watch Corey Cushing show Kevin & Sydney Knight's Smart Boons to victory in the Magnificent Seven - [CALIFORNIA PHILHARMONIC IS ON TRACK FOR ITS MOST SPECTACULAR SUMMER SEASON...](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/california-philharmonic-is-on-track-for-its-most-spectacular-summer-season/) - June 14, 2012, Arcadia – With an opening night worthy of a world-class orchestra, the incomparable Maestro Victor Vener and phenomenal special guests three time Grammy nominated powerhouse Vanessa Carlton and the revered USC Marching Band, Cal Phil’s highly-anticipated 2012 Festival on the Green at Santa Anita Race Track concert series, presented by Westfield Santa - [RETURN TO TURF WORKS FOR PATIENT SUMMER FRONT IN HILL PRINCE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/return-to-turf-works-for-patient-summer-front-in-hill-prince/) - ELMONT , N.Y. – Patiently and confidently handled by Ramon Dominguez, Summer Front found room in midstretch and claimed the lead in the final strides to beat Howe Great in Belmont Park ’s Grade 3, $150,000 Hill Prince for 3-year-olds on Saturday and remain undefeated in four starts on turf. Summer Front left from the - [$50,000 Puissance Added to 2012 Alltech National Horse Show Agenda](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/50000-puissance-added-to-2012-alltech-national-horse-show-agenda/) - Lexington, KY - June 18, 2012 -The Alltech National Horse Show announced today that this year's already exciting Open Jumper schedule has been enhanced even further with the addition of the $50,000 Alltech Puissance class to be held on Friday evening. Following a successful debut last year, the second edition of the Alltech National Horse - [Abigail McArdle Takes Two Blues at Spruce Meadows](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/abigail-mcardle-takes-two-blues-at-spruce-meadows/) - Calgary, Alberta - June 18, 2012 - Abigail McArdle and Cosma 20 continued to take the 1.40m Junior/Amateur Jumpers by storm during the second week of the Spruce Meadows Tournament. The pair claimed two victories, winning the $3,500 Trimac Junior/Amateur Jumper event on Friday, and the $5,000 AECOM Junior/Amateur Cup on Sunday. They produced double-clear - [PRCA Weekley Press Release - June 18, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekley-press-release-june-18-2012/) - 1. Harris ‘brings it’ to repeat as Reno X Bulls champion RENO, Nev. – There aren’t many places where J.W. Harris feels more comfortable than the Reno Livestock Arena. With his June 14 triumph in the $47,000 Reno Xtreme Bulls Tour event, Harris has won four titles on that dirt in seven years - [Alltech National Horse Show Debuts New Website](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/alltech-national-horse-show-debuts-new-website/) - Lexington, KY - June 19, 2012 - The Alltech National Horse Show, scheduled for October 30 through November 4, 2012 at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park announced today that the show's new website has officially launched at www.AlltechNationalHorseShow.com. The site will be a one-stop source for all of the news and vital - [Peter Pletcher and NLF Shakespeare's Rhythm Win $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at Country Heir Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/peter-pletcher-and-nlf-shakespeares-rhythm-win-30000-ushja-international-hunter-derby-at-country-heir-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - June 20, 2012 - Professional rider Peter Pletcher once again captured the winning honors with NLF Shakespeare's Rhythm in a derby event. The pair earned the top call during the $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Country Heir Horse Show for Nordic Lights Farm and the Bruheim Family. A flawless handy - [Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy Take First Place in $15,000 International Hunter Derby at Saratoga Classic](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jennifer-alfano-and-jersey-boy-take-first-place-in-15000-international-hunter-derby-at-saratoga-classic/) - Saratoga Springs, NY - June 20, 2012 - SBS Farms emerged victorious at the Skidmore College Saratoga Classic. Jennifer Alfano dominated the professional divisions, as well as securing the top honors in the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby with both Jersey Boy and Miss Lucy, eventually leading the victory gallop. Katherine Karrer also took excellent ribbons - [Secretariat's Preakness time changed](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/secretariats-preakness-time-changed/) - BALTIMORE (AP) Secretariat's winning time in the 1973 Preakness has been changed to reflect that the Triple Crown-winning colt's time was actually faster than the stakes record. The birthplace of Secretariat has been sold in a foreclosure auction. See who now owns Meadow Event Park. The Maryland Racing Commission voted 7-0 on Tuesday in a - [Maier takes bull riding lead at Reno Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/maier-takes-bull-riding-lead-at-reno-rodeo/) - RENO, NEV., June 21, 2012 --- One year ago, when Ardie Maier entered the Reno Rodeo, he was 10th in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World Standings, the exact same ranking as this year. Maier thought he would be headed to his second Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, but disaster struck at Cheyenne Frontier Days in - [Saddle bronc riders make move at Reno Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/saddle-bronc-riders-make-move-at-reno-rodeo/) - RENO, NEV., June 22, 2012 --- There was a shakeup in the saddle bronc riding at the eighth performance of the Reno Rodeo that changed the travel plans of six of the twelve final round qualifiers. Six men that competed here on Thursday and Friday are making plans to stay another day, while another six - [Laura Kraut Sweeps Rotterdam CHIO 1.55m Qualifying Prix with Cedric](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/laura-kraut-sweeps-rotterdam-chio-1-55m-qualifying-prix-with-cedric/) - Rotterdam, Netherlands - June 22, 2012 - Laura Kraut and Cedric could not be stopped on Thursday, June 21, 2012, as they emerged the victors of the qualifying 23'000 € 1.55 m Syndicaat van de Rotterdamse Havenbedrijven Prix. The Concours Hippique International Officiel(CHIO) has seen some of the world's greatest competitors vie for the prestigious - [BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC Sponsor the Traders Point $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/bkd-wealth-advisors-llc-sponsor-the-traders-point-15000-ushja-international-hunter-derby/) - Zionsville, IN - June 22, 2012 - Set along the countryside of Zionsville, IN, just north of Indianapolis, the Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show is sprawled along a 250-acre facility-the ideal spot for the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC (BKDWA), an investment advisory firm, has stepped up to sponsor the - [G1 MOTHER GOOSE GOES TO ZO IMPRESSIVE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/g1-mother-goose-goes-to-zo-impressive/) - ELMONT, N.Y. – Zo Impressive took advantage of a tiring pacesetter in Contested and held off a late surge from Disposablepleasure to win Saturday’s 56th running of the Grade 1, $300,000 Mother Goose at Belmont Park. After breaking sharply from post position 5 under Rajiv Maragh, Zo Impressive was taken back to settle on the - [Laura Kraut and Cedric Finish Second in €200,000 Longines Grand Prix Port of Rotterdam](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/laura-kraut-and-cedric-finish-second-in-e200000-longines-grand-prix-port-of-rotterdam/) - Rotterdam, The Netherlands - June 25, 2012 -The stakes were high on Sunday, June 24, as the Longines GrandPrix Port of Rotterdam got under way. For many of the competitors it was the final opportunity to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics. The USA's Laura Kraut and Cedric stole the spotlight as their success continued - [Group Sales/Season Passes Offer Del Mar Value](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/group-salesseason-passes-offer-del-mar-value/) - Good Tables, Seats Available Through Del Mar Group Sales Good tables and seats for the 37-day Del Mar meeting are available now at discounted prices through the track’s Group Sales Department. The seaside oval’s 75th anniversary year kicks off on Wednesday, July 18 and runs through Wednesday, September 5. Racing is held Wednesday through Sunday, - [Reigning World Champions Win Spurs at Reno Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/reigning-world-champions-win-spurs-at-reno-rodeo/) - RENO, NEV., June 25, 2011 --- After nine days and nights of competition, the best of the best were crowned at the $488,238 Reno Rodeo. Two of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) reigning world champions earned titles. Kaycee Feild, from Payson, Utah earned his second set when he tied with Ryan Gray from Cheney, - [PRCA Weekly Press Release - June 25, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-june-25-2012/) - Editor’s Note: The information enclosed in this release is courtesy of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) for media use. However, if you reprint any of the following information verbatim in your publication, or if you read it verbatim on a radio broadcast, please mention that the information is courtesy of the PRCA. IN THIS - [Saturday Night at Alltech National Horse Show to Benefit USET Foundation](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/saturday-night-at-alltech-national-horse-show-to-benefit-uset-foundation/) - Lexington, KY - June 26, 2012- The 2012 Alltech National Horse Show announced today that for the second year in a row, the Saturday evening performance will once again benefit the United States Equestrian Team Foundation. Following a successful debut last year, the second edition of the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky, is scheduled - [RACING RETURNS TO HISTORIC SARATOGA FOR 144th SEASON](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/racing-returns-to-historic-saratoga-for-144th-season/) - SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The nation’s finest horses, top jockeys and best trainers will once again gather in upstate New York when historic Saratoga Race Course commences its 144th season of racing on Friday, July 20, with the Grade 1, $1 million Travers the centerpiece of a glittering 40-day meet that runs through Labor Day, - [Bridget Hallman and Do Tell Claim Amateur-Owner Hunter Grand Championship at Brandywine Valley Summer Series](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/bridget-hallman-and-do-tell-claim-amateur-owner-hunter-grand-championship-at-brandywine-valley-summer-series/) - Devon, PA - June 29, 2012 -The blistering heat did not slow down the Amateur riders as they took over the Dixon Oval at the Devon Show Grounds during the Brandywine Valley Summer Series presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS). Bridget Hallman and Do Tell dominated the Amateur-Owner 36 & Over Hunters to eventually - [TEETH OF THE DOG DIGS DOWN IN DWYER](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/teeth-of-the-dog-digs-down-in-dwyer/) - ELMONT , N.Y. – Once again, trainer Michael Matz found himself in the winner’s circle at Belmont Park with a talented 3-year-old as even-money favorite Teeth of the Dog held off Fast Falcon to take Saturday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Dwyer by a neck. Following a brief scramble for the early lead, Teeth of the Dog was - [MYSTICAL STAR SHINES BRIGHTEST IN NEW YORK STAKES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mystical-star-shines-brightest-in-new-york-stakes/) - ELMONT, N.Y. – Mystical Star atoned for her previous misbehavior in the starting gate by breaking in a timely manner and turning back Aruna’s stretch run to win Belmont Park’s Grade 2, $200,000 New York for turf fillies and mares on Saturday. In her previous race, Belmont ’s Grade 2 Sheepshead Bay on May 26, - [PRCA Weekly Press Release - July 2, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-july-2-2012/) - 1. A ‘deuce’ of a day for Dent in Pecos PECOS, Texas – As much as rodeo might seem based on the principle of rugged individualism, it never hurts to have a few friends. You could ask Steven Dent about that. Exhibit A was to be found at the West of the Pecos Rodeo June 30 when - [Champions Abound as Interscholastic Equestrian Association Celebrates 10 Years at the 2012 IEA Western National Finals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/champions-abound-as-interscholastic-equestrian-association-celebrates-10-years-at-the-2012-iea-western-national-finals/) - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, July 3, 2012- 147 of the nation's leading middle school and high school equestrians competed at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma June 28-30, 2012. The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) student-riders competed in the Western discipline during the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby. The NRHA and the National Reining Horse - ['Guarantees,' 'Winners Bonus' Add Spice To Del Mar Bets](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/guarantees-winners-bonus-add-spice-to-del-mar-bets/) - Featuring several “guarantees” on large pools and a “winner’s bonus” for Sunday cards, Del Mar’s betting menu for the 2012 season falls in line for the most part with the previous year’s offerings, but does provide some extra zip to racing fans. The seaside track, which opens its season on Wednesday, July 18, will present - [Cazia and Chelsea Babcock Victorious the Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers at Brandywine Valley Summer Series](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/cazia-and-chelsea-babcock-victorious-the-junioramateur-owner-jumpers-at-brandywine-valley-summer-series/) - Devon, PA - July 4, 2012 - A warm breeze welcomed the jumper competitors in the Gold Ring this afternoon during the first day of the Brandywine Valley Summer Series, presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS). The second week of this two week series kicked off with the Junior/ Amateur-Owner Jumper and Child/Adult Jumper classes. - [JOCKEY AUTOGRAPH BOOKS DEBUT DOWNTOWN; JOCKEYS TO GREET FANS DURING BREAKFAST AT SARATOGA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jockey-autograph-books-debut-downtown-jockeys-to-greet-fans-during-breakfast-at-saratoga/) - SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The jockey colony will once again be in the spotlight at Saratoga Race Course with two opportunities for fans to show their appreciation for the racing industry’s top riders. New for 2012, the Jockey Autograph Book will for the first time be available at participating retailers and businesses in downtown Saratoga - [Autumn Janesky and Peper Gold Win NAL/WIHS Child/Adult Jumper Classic at Brandywine Valley Summer Series](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/autumn-janesky-and-peper-gold-win-nalwihs-childadult-jumper-classic-at-brandywine-valley-summer-series/) - Devon, PA - July 5, 2012 - The Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers and NAL/WIHS Child/Adult Jumper Classic took center stage in the Gold Ring this afternoon during the Brandywine Valley Summer Series horse show, presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS). Molly Wolfe aboard ZZ Top's double clear effort in Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers garnered a blue ribbon, while - ['Daybreak At Del Mar' A Special Weekend Breakfast Special](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/daybreak-at-del-mar-a-special-weekend-breakfast-special/) - Would you like to wow your visitors to town with the coolest breakfast spot around? We’ve got you covered, every Saturday and Sunday of the summer. One look at “Daybreak at Del Mar” and your guests will know they’re doing something special. A trackside table at Del Mar, splendid Thoroughbred athletes galloping by, sea breezes, - [Cathleen Driscoll and Color Me Blue Conquer Small Hunters at Brandywine Valley Summer Series](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/cathleen-driscoll-and-color-me-blue-conquer-small-hunters-at-brandywine-valley-summer-series/) - Devon, PA - July 6, 2012 - With an early start to today's event, the riders at Brandywine Valley Summer Series presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) were able to beat the heat at the Devon Show Grounds. Amateur rider Cathleen Driscoll topped this year's new Small Hunter division, and their efforts over the - [Eirin Bruehim and Tackeray Win $10,000 SJHOF High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic at Horse Shows By the Bay](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/eirin-bruehim-and-tackeray-win-10000-sjhof-high-junioramateur-owner-jumper-classic-at-horse-shows-by-the-bay/) - Traverse City, MI - July 9, 2012 - The first week of Horse Shows By the Bay in Traverse City, MI, was very successful for the Texas natives from Nordic Lights Farm. Amateur rider Eirin Bruheim took home a championship tricolor, as well as the victory in the $10,000 Show Jumper Hall of Fame High - [PRCA Weekly Press Release - July 9, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-july-9-2012/) - Editor’s Note: The information enclosed in this release is courtesy of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) for media use. However, if you reprint any of the following information verbatim in your publication, or if you read it verbatim on a radio broadcast, please mention that the information is courtesy of the PRCA. IN THIS - [Del Mar Names Veteran Lopez Starter For 2012 Race Meet](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/del-mar-names-veteran-lopez-starter-for-2012-race-meet/) - Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has tapped veteran gateman John Lopez to serve as its starter for the 2012 race meeting in place of regular starter Gary Brinson, who will miss the season as he deals with a family illness. Lopez, who brings 35 years of gate experience to the job, including 26 at Del Mar, - [HANDICAPPED HORSE HAS HEART](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/handicapped-horse-has-heart/) - Shawnee, Okla. (July 11, 2012) – Brittney Barr’s horse may be handicapped, but a rodeo fan would never know it in the arena. The Ada , Okla. cowgirl’s horse has only one eye, but it doesn’t affect his work. The eight year old grulla named Braumbi had his eye kicked out when he was in a pen - [DON’T TREAT THIS COWBOY DIFFERENTLY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/dont-treat-this-cowboy-differently/) - Shawnee, Okla. (July 12, 2012) – Colten Jackson doesn’t let anything get in his way. Even though he was born with a handicap, he doesn’t look for sympathy. After the umbilical cord wrapped around his hand during pregnancy, the Gruver, Texas cowboy was born with a left arm two inches shorter than his right arm, - [CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT YOUTH RODEO](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/champions-crowned-at-youth-rodeo/) - Shawnee , Okla. (July 13, 2012) – More than 800 cowboys and cowgirls ran through the gates at the 20th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee , Oklahoma , but only a handful filled their dreams of gold buckles and paychecks. Two rookies on their first trip to the IFYR won titles, and three - [Etbauers enter Hall of Fame with "Band of Brothers" at their side](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/etbauers-enter-hall-of-fame-with-band-of-brothers-at-their-side/) - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – When they started out, the Etbauer brothers – Robert, Billy and Dan – and their friend, Craig Latham, traveled together, sharing space in the truck and expenses to make sure everybody could afford to keep going down the road. They were the self-described “Band of Brothers.” Inseparable. Indomitable. And on ProRodeo - [PRCA Weekly Press Release - July 16, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-july-16-2012/) - 1. Maass’ gold-buckle bid takes on more luster in Casper CASPER, Colo. – Justin Maass’ year hasn’t gone at all like he planned. And he’s fine with that. The Giddings, Texas, tie-down roper thought he was going to be cutting back on his competitive schedule in 2012 and by this time would be opening a - [Twenty-five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Big Pile of Bones (North of Dixon, New Mexico)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-big-pile-of-bones-north-of-dixon-new-mexico/) - If you are in the market for a set of longhorns to mount on your car or in your den, or if you need some cattle skulls to decorate your porch or patio, or if you’ve just got a hankering to surround yourselves with jawbones, rib cages, and vertebrae- all picked up clean and gleaming - [Twenty-five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Cadillac Ranch (Amarillo, Texas)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-cadillac-ranch-amarillo-texas/) - Alongside interstate 40, formally Route 66, five miles west of Amarillo, ten Cadillac’s were half-buried in the ground, nose down, in 1974. They range from a 1948 fastback coupe with mere bumps for tailfins to a Coupe De Ville for 1959, the year fins reached their maximum height and pointiness. When a group of creative - [British Equestrian Artists: James Pollard 1792-1867](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/british-equestrian-artists-james-pollard-1792-1867/) - The second son of Robert Pollard and Ann Iley, this artist was born in Islington, and was tutored and guided by his father who, from quite early in his son’s life, desided that he should be encouraged to be a horse painter. He was given some help by his father’s friend, Thomas Belwick the engraver. - [QUESTING GIVES MCLAUGHLIN, GODOLPHIN TVG CCA OAKS REPEAT, ORTIZ FIRST GRADED STAKES WIN](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/questing-gives-mclaughlin-godolphin-tvg-cca-oaks-repeat-ortiz-first-graded-stakes-win/) - SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Questing handled a return to Grade 1 company with aplomb Saturday at Saratoga Race Course, registering a 4 ¼-length victory to give trainer Kiaran McLaughlin and owner Godolphin Racing a repeat score in the $300,000 TVG Coaching Club American Oaks. The win was the first in a graded stakes for 19-year-old - [Handle Solidly Up After First Week Of Del Mar Session](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/handle-solidly-up-after-first-week-of-del-mar-session/) - Healthy handle numbers rang up across the board as Del Mar opened its 75th anniversary season with five days of racing from Wednesday (7/18) through Sunday (7/22). On-track handle was strongest of all, showing an 8% gain over 2011 with a daily average figure of $2,649,568. Also up was Southern California ITW and ADW handle - [PRCA Weekly Press Release - July 23, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-july-23-2012/) - 1. Brazile and Smith answer challenge in Salinas SALINAS, Calif. – The lead for the 2012 team roping world championship was on the line in the final performance at the California Rodeo on July 22. A win the night before at the Snake River Stampede in Nampa, Idaho, had left 2009 PRCA Rookie of the - [Victoria Colvin and Inclusive Lead the Way During East Coast Junior Hunter Finals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/victoria-colvin-and-inclusive-lead-the-way-during-east-coast-junior-hunter-finals/) - Lexington, KY - July 24, 2012 - The Kentucky Horse Park was filled with anticipation as the top Junior riders in the nation gathered for the first day of the Kentucky Summer Horse Show to vie for the championship honors in the 2012 USEF East Coast Junior Hunter Finals. The entire year of competition has - [Charlotte Jacobs and Kachina Clinch Individual Junior Show Jumping Bronze Medal at NAJYRC](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/charlotte-jacobs-and-kachina-clinch-individual-junior-show-jumping-bronze-medal-at-najyrc/) - East Aurora, NY - July 25, 2012 - It was an exciting week of competition for junior rider Charlotte Jacobs during the 2012 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC). Jacobs and her talented mount Kachina captured the Individual Junior Show Jumping Bronze Medal, as well as the Junior - [BEJARANO BUOYED BY OPENING WEEK STAKES BLITZ](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/bejarano-buoyed-by-opening-week-stakes-blitz/) - Jockey Rafael Bejarano is not No. 1 in the rider standings after the first week of the Del Mar Thorougbred Club meeting. Garrett Gomez was the hot jock of the first five days, notching 10 wins, three more than Bejarano. But of the seven opening-week stakes events (counting the split Oceanside on Opening Day as - [Twenty-five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Chief Yellow Horse Trading Post (Lupton, Arizona)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-chief-yellow-horse-trading-post-lupton-arizona/) - Nestled against a red-rock butte near the New Mexico border along Route 40, Chief Yellow Horse Trading Post has everything… and everything MUST GO!: 50 percent off ten thousand pairs of moccasins, 67 percent off Indian jewelry, 75 percent off Navajo sand paintings and kachina dolls, and –if you play cards right- 90 percent of - [Wyoming cowboy takes Joy Ride at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/wyoming-cowboy-takes-joy-ride-at-cheyenne-frontier-days-rodeo/) - CHEYENNE, Wyo. ---July 25, 2012 ---J.R. Vezain was on a joy ride Wednesday – literally. The 20-year-old cowboy from tiny Cowley, Wyo., is living his professional rodeo dream, and it’s paying off down the road at Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days. Vezain took the lead in the first round of competition with an 88-point ride on - [Laura Kraut Awarded Leading Lady Rider at Jumping Chantilly 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/laura-kraut-awarded-leading-lady-rider-at-jumping-chantilly-2012/) - Chantilly, France - July 25, 2012 - Laura Kraut and Cedric continue to jump their way to the top of the European standings. The competition was fierce at the international horse show Jumping Chantilly France 2012 this past weekend. From July 19-22 the sport's most renowned riders picked up the reins to compete for the - [Paige Johnson Wins $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic At Kentucky Summer Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/paige-johnson-wins-25000-hagyard-lexington-classic-at-kentucky-summer-horse-show/) - Lexington KY - July 26, 2012 -Thunderstorms plagued the Kentucky Horse Park as riders gathered beneath the lights of the Rolex Stadium to compete in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show. Paige Johnson proved to be the best of the best, controlling the jump-off with one of only seven double-clear - [Amazombie, The Factor Top Fast Five For Crosby](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/amazombie-the-factor-top-fast-five-for-crosby/) - Amazombie, the 2011 Breeders’ Cup and Eclipse Award sprint champion faces 2011 Del Mar Sprinter of the Meeting The Factor and three others in the Grade I $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes on Sunday (July 29) at Del Mar. Amazombie, a 6-year-old California-bred gelding co-owned and trained by Bill Spawr, has 11 wins from 26 career - [The $45,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series Continues This Sunday at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-45000-hallway-feeds-ushja-national-hunter-derby-series-continues-this-sunday-at-the-kentucky-summer-horse-show/) - Lexington KY - July 26, 2012 - The Kentucky Summer Horse Show began on Wednesday, July 24, 2012, at the prestigious Kentucky Horse Park, kicking-off the Kentucky Summer Series. This Sunday, the third leg of the 2012 $45,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, sponsored by Hallway Feeds will take place in the Stonelea Arena. The - [Tres Borrachos Defends San Diego Handicap Title](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tres-borrachos-defends-san-diego-handicap-title/) - Tres Borrachos returns to defend his title against six rivals in the 71st running of the San Diego Handicap on Saturday (July 28) at Del Mar. Trained by Marty Jones for George Hicker and the Button Stable of James Taylor, Tres Borrachos made a late charge for a 1 ¼-length victory in the 2011 San - [Join United States Pony Clubs for Championship Competition and Fun!](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/join-united-states-pony-clubs-for-championship-competition-and-fun/) - July 19, 2012 (Lexington, KY) - The United States Pony Clubs 2012 Championships East is being held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA from July 26th through the 29th. Pony Club members qualified from across the country to compete in 1 of 7 different disciplines offered this Championship season. Visit the Virginia Horse - [British Equestrian Artists: John Wootton 1678/82/83?-1764](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/british-equestrian-artists-john-wootton-16788283-1764/) - The date of Wootton’s birth is debatable but 1683 is most likely. He is thought to have been born in Snitterfield, Warwickshire. He studied under Jan Wyck and possibly Siberechts, as a watercolour is recorded signed by both Wootton and Siberechts. As Siberechts was at least fifty years older it would seem likely that it - [$5,000 Hallway Feeds National Hunter Derby Sees Shawn Casady Win Aboard Without Question at Kentucky Summer Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/5000-hallway-feeds-national-hunter-derby-sees-shawn-casady-win-aboard-without-question-at-kentucky-summer-horse-show/) - Lexington KY - July 29, 2012 -The $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby received the top hunters from around the country to ride a course that was certain to keep horse and rider on the edge of their skills. Set in the Stonelea Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park, the event saw 24 riders - [The Road to London Goes Through Wellington](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-road-to-london-goes-through-wellington/) - July 30, 2012-Wellington, FL-There must be something in the air in Palm Beach County, or else something in the water, that grows champions, because when it comes to Olympic dressage, the road to London goes straight through the Village of Wellington. The Florida town with a permanent population of 57,163, along with its neighboring burgs, - [LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES - EVENTING, DAY 2 DRESSAGE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/london-2012-olympic-games-eventing-day-2-dressage/) - The quiet man from Japan steals Eventing dressage limelight by Louise Parkes Japan’s Yoshiaki Oiwa and Noonday de Conde produced a sensational test to take the individual lead in the closing stages of Eventing dressage at the London 2012 Olympic Games in Greenwich Park (GBR) today. The quiet-spoken 36-year-old admitted afterwards that he could hardly - [O'Connor Leads American Olympic Games Effort, Germany Sweeps Gold](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/oconnor-leads-american-olympic-games-effort-germany-sweeps-gold/) - Karen O'Connor and Mr. Medicott (Shannon Brinkman) Greenwich, UK - The German Olympic Eventing Team was in a class of its own as history was made at Greenwich Park. Michael Jung led a charge that finished with him winning Team and Individual Gold in a flawless effort on Sam. They were the only combination to - [U.S. Olympic Eventing Team Rises to Fifth Place Following Cross Country](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/u-s-olympic-eventing-team-rises-to-fifth-place-following-cross-country/) - Greenwich, UK - The U.S. Olympic Eventing Team climbed into fifth place with three strong cross country rounds around Sue Benson's testing cross country course against the stunning backdrop of Greenwich Park. Germany continues to lead the team effort on a score of 124.7 followed closely by Great Britain (130.2) and Sweden (131.4). New Zealand - [THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY FOR POSEIDON’S WARRIOR IN VANDERBILT](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/things-go-swimmingly-for-poseidons-warrior-in-vanderbilt/) - SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Moribund on the tote board at 36-1, trainer Robert “Butch” Reid Jr.’s capable sprinter Poseidon’s Warrior held little traction in the minds of handicappers Saturday alongside fearsome Classic winner Shackleford and blazingly fast Emcee in the Grade 1, $400,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap at Saratoga Race Course. Yet when the field - [PRCA Weekly Press Release - August 6, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-august-6-2012/) - 1. Dent’s winning streak continues in Dodge City DODGE CITY, Kan. – From the days of Coronado in the 16th century through to the Santa Fe Trail, Dodge City has always been regarded as a gateway city, a place on the map important to people with ambitions and places to go. Steven Dent is hoping - [U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team Finishes Sixth; Fellers and Ward Advance to Individual Final](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/u-s-olympic-show-jumping-team-finishes-sixth-fellers-and-ward-advance-to-individual-final/) - Greenwich, UK - Hard luck continued for the U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team as they rallied for a sixth place finish in the Team Championship at Greenwich Park. American anchor rider Rich Fellers said "Clear rounds win medals" and today that proved true as Great Britain won Team Gold for the first time since 1952. - [Olympic gold again for Great Britain as Dujardin leads the Dressage team to glory](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/olympic-gold-again-for-great-britain-as-dujardin-leads-the-dressage-team-to-glory/) - You could hardly have scripted it better as Great Britain’s Dressage riders scooped Olympic team gold today. Yesterday the equestrian venue at Greenwich Park resounded to the wild roars of the home crowd as their jumpers topped the team podium for the first time in 60 years. Today it was the turn of Carl Hester, - [LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES - INDIVIDUAL FREESTYLE FINAL](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/london-2012-olympic-games-individual-freestyle-final/) - Dujardin makes it double Olympic Dressage gold for Britain with Freestyle victory by Louise Parkes Great Britain’s new shining star, Charlotte Dujardin, brought the crowd to their feet and the London 2012 equestrian events to the perfect conclusion when securing the individual Olympic Dressage title as winner of the Grand Prix Freestyle this afternoon at - [LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES - JUMPING INDIVIDUAL FINAL](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/london-2012-olympic-games-jumping-individual-final/) - Guerdat takes individual Olympic gold for Switzerland by Louise Parkes Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat claimed individual jumping gold at the London 2012 Olympic venue at Greenwich Park today when he was the only rider in the final competition to maintain a completely clean sheet in the two rounds. And in a thrilling two-way third-round jump off, - [Grand Pony Hunter Championship Title Goes to Madeline Schaefer and Hi Lite at 2012 US Pony Finals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/grand-pony-hunter-championship-title-goes-to-madeline-schaefer-and-hi-lite-at-2012-us-pony-finals/) - Lexington, KY - August 11, 2012 - It was the crowning of the champions today at the Kentucky Horse Park as the 2012 US Pony Finals and US National Pony Hunter Champions completed their fifth day of competition. It was the Large Pony Hunter Over Fences that dawned on the Walnut Arena early this morning, - [Traders Point $60,000 Grand Prix of Indianapolis Landed by Taylor Land and Nepal](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/traders-point-60000-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-landed-by-taylor-land-and-nepal/) - Zionsville, IN – August 11, 2012 – The final day of the competition continued today at the 2012 Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show and Country Fair. Once again, perfect weather drew in a large audience from the Indianapolis area for an exciting day of show jumping at Wild Air Farms in Zionsville, IN. Veteran - [High Stepping and High Jumping at the 2012 Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/high-stepping-and-high-jumping-at-the-2012-alltech-national-horse-show/) - The Alltech National Horse Show announced today that this year's show has added a variety of exhilarating American Saddlebred events to the agenda for the 2012 show, joining the top flight show jumpers and world-class hunters classes already on the schedule. Following a successful debut last year, the second edition of the Alltech National Horse - [PRCA Weekly Press Release - August 13, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-august-13-2012/) - 1. Harter hits summit on Lynx Mountain HERMISTON, Ore. – Bradley Harter and Calgary Stampede’s Lynx Mountain are old friends. Well, maybe more like old rivals. The pair has met several times, with both man and beast earning a taste of victory, and the rivalry was renewed at the Farm-City ProRodeo over the weekend. After - [SANTA ANITA AUTUMN MEET TO FEATURE 28 STAKES RACES WORTH OVER $4 MILLION...](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/santa-anita-autumn-meet-to-feature-28-stakes-races-worth-over-4-million/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Aug. 14, 2012)—Santa Anita Park has announced a 28-event stakes schedule worth over $4 million in purses for its 24-day Autumn Meet which begins Sept. 28. The meet offers one of the world’s most lucrative stakes programs which will be keynoted by six Grade I “Win and You’re In” Breeders’ Cup prep - [Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show and Country Fair Wrap-Up](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/traders-point-hunt-charity-horse-show-and-country-fair-wrap-up/) - Zionsville, IN- August 14, 2012- The 2012-Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show and Country Fair at beautiful Wild Air Farms in Zionsville, IN celebrated its 35th anniversary as one of the top hunter/jumper shows in the U.S. The popular, festive show is located on a spectacular backdrop nestled amid Indiana hills and woods. Perfect - [TURBULENT DESCENT HAS SMOOTH RIDE IN BALLERINA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/turbulent-descent-has-smooth-ride-in-ballerina/) - SARATOGA SPRINGS , N.Y. – Odds-on favorite Turbulent Descent earned her fourth career Grade 1 victory in the first start for her new connections, taking over at the top of the stretch and going on to a 1 ¼-length win over Derwin’s Star in Friday’s $500,000 Ballerina at Saratoga Race Course. Purchased privately by Michael - [Historic ASPCA Maclay National Championship Returns to Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/historic-aspca-maclay-national-championship-returns-to-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, Ky. - August 25, 2012 - The second edition of the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, KY, is set for October 30 through November 4, 2012. The show will once again be held at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. Sarah Milliren, the 2011 ASPCA Maclay National Champion - photo by - [PRCA Weekly Press Release - Sept. 4, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-sept-4-2012/) - 1. Peebles works his magic again in Ellensburg ELLENSBURG, Wash. – It probably wasn’t a coincidence that bareback rider Steven Peebles drew a horse named Lucky at Ellensburg on Sept. 3. After all, the Redmond, Ore., cowboy has had his share of good fortune at the last stop on the Wrangler Million Dollar Gold Tour, presented - [SANTA ANITA STABLE AREA & MAIN TRACK OPEN FOR TRAINING, GREAT RACE PLACE READIES FOR AUTUMN MEET OPENER ON SEPT. 28, BREEDERS’ CUP ON NOV. 2 & 3](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/santa-anita-stable-area-main-track-open-for-training-great-race-place-readies-for-autumn-meet-opener-on-sept-28-breeders-cup-on-nov-2-3/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Sept. 6, 2012)—Santa Anita’s stable area and main track have reopened for training following a seven-week closure for routine maintenance during the Del Mar race meeting, which concluded on Wednesday. A number of major stables, including those of Bob Baffert, Bruce Headley, Vladimir Cerin, Bill Spawr, Richard Mandella, John Sadler and David - [Charlotte Dujardin becomes first Briton to lead World Dressage Rankings](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/charlotte-dujardin-becomes-first-briton-to-lead-world-dressage-rankings/) - Great Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin and the 10-year-old Dutch warmblood gelding Valegro, double Olympic gold medallists at London 2012, have taken over as world number one in the FEI World Individual Dressage Rankings and are the first British combination ever to top the world rankings. With 2,867 points, the combination have moved up from second place - [$200,000 American Gold Cup Title Goes to Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/200000-american-gold-cup-title-goes-to-peter-leone-and-lincourt-gino/) - North Salem, NY-September 16, 2012-Peter Leone, aboard Lincourt Gino, sailed to the win as the only double clear horse and rider combination in the starting field of 29 at the $200,000 American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, on Sunday.The day dawned cool with fluffy clouds dotting the sky, - [PRCA Weekly Press Release Sept. 17, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-sept-17-2012/) - 1. At last! Mote adds Pendleton to career resumé PENDLETON, Ore. – Bobby Mote said it was the most fun he’s ever had on a victory lap and his trip around Pendleton Round-Up Arena was “probably the longest one I’ve ever taken.” Fair enough. This one was long overdue. Since he first climbed - [World Dressage Masters Returns to Palm Beach County Jan. 23-27, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/world-dressage-masters-returns-to-palm-beach-county-jan-23-27-2013/) - Wellington, FL-September 24, 2012-The excitement is building for dressage fans and aficionados worldwide as the countdown begins for the must-see event in 2013-the World Dressage Masters Palm Beach. The internationally acclaimed World Dressage Masters CDI5* Palm Beach will return to the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center January 23-27, 2013 during the Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CDI3*. World - [PRCA Weekly Press Release Sept. 24, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-sept-24-2012/) - 1. Whitney leads band of last-minute qualifiers for Omaha Usually when a guy gets bumped out of the field for the Justin Boots Championships at the last moment there is anguish and bitter disappointment. Clayton Savage is fine with it. He wasn’t going to go to Omaha for the $637,188 rodeo even if he had - [Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino Make History at the American Gold Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/peter-leone-and-lincourt-gino-make-history-at-the-american-gold-cup/) - Wellington, FL- September 24, 2012-Peter Leone and Monica Carrera's Lincourt Gino received a huge ovation from the spectators as the only horse and rider team to go double clear around Steve Stephen's challenging long and short tracks around the rolling terrain of the Old Salem Grand Prix field in the American Gold Cup. It was - [Final Four Regions Wrap Up ASPCA Maclay Regionals Before Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/final-four-regions-wrap-up-aspca-maclay-regionals-before-alltech-national-horse-show/) - September 25, 2012 - It was a full weekend for junior riders as the final four regions concluded their ASPCA Maclay Regionals. The anticipation was tangible as the nation's top riders competed for the chance to attend the prestigious ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Finals during the Alltech National Horse Show this fall at the Kentucky Horse - [Vezain makes a statement on first night in Omaha](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/vezain-makes-a-statement-on-first-night-in-omaha/) - OMAHA, Neb. – Self-doubt has never been a big problem for J.R. Vezain. He tends to think big and make lofty goals. He’s 20 with a world of talent, so he doesn’t see any reason to set limits. On Sept. 27, he made believers of the 6,374 fans in the CenturyLink Center. The Cowley, Wyo., - [Hugely Successful First Southeast Medal Finals Wrap-Up:Meg O'Mara Confidently Nabs the ASPCA Maclay Regionals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/hugely-successful-first-southeast-medal-finals-wrap-upmeg-omara-confidently-nabs-the-aspca-maclay-regionals/) - Jacksonville, FL - September 26, 2012 - The highly anticipated, first-ever Southeast Medal Finals delivered a home run. Exhibitors, trainers, sponsors, vendors, family and friends all agreed- the show is a winner. All had glowing accolades for managers, Bob Bell and James Lala, and the fabulous venue, the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Plans are already underway for - [From crash to cash - Herrin regains top form in Omaha](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/from-crash-to-cash-herrin-regains-top-form-in-omaha/) - OMAHA, Neb. – They make them tough in Oklahoma. Six weeks after Hunter Herrin’s truck hydroplaned off an Oklahoma highway, rolled three times and left him with a separated AC joint in his right shoulder, Herrin was out on the arena dirt at the CenturyLink Center taking a victory lap. No hydroplaning for this trip. - [Shane Sweetnam Garners 2012 Hagyard Challenge Series Leading Rider Award](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/shane-sweetnam-garners-2012-hagyard-challenge-series-leading-rider-award/) - Lexington, KY - September 28, 2012 - It was a thrilling $50,000 World Cup Qualifier at the Kentucky National Horse Show as 41 competitors gathered at the Rolex Stadium for their last chance to take the top honors and the highly coveted Leading Rider Award for the 2012 Hagyard Challenge Series. It was Shane Sweetnam - [FRESH & READY, SLIM SHADEY FINDS REDEMPTION IN SANTA ANITA’S GRADE II JOHN HENRY TURF CHAMPIONSHIP](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fresh-ready-slim-shadey-finds-redemption-in-santa-anitas-grade-ii-john-henry-turf-championship/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Sept. 30, 2012)—Slim Shadey, freshened following a disappointing run in the Grade I Eddie Read Stakes at Del Mar on July 21, pulled jockey Garrett Gomez to the lead in the Grade II, $150,000 John Henry Turf Championship at 1 ¼ miles and never looked back, wiring a nine-horse field by 2 - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- Oct. 1, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-oct-1-2012/) - 1. Final week game of musical chairs changes NFR lineup There will be fitful nights of sleep in store for several cowboys over the next 48 hours. As the 2012 rodeo season officially ended with the last bull ride at San Bernardino, Calif., on Sept. 30, the watch to see who will sneak into the - [Remembering Young Paralympic Rider Jonathan Wentz](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/remembering-young-paralympic-rider-jonathan-wentz/) - Lexington, KY- The United States Equestrian Federation mourns the loss of a great competitor and advocate for para-equestrian sport. Jonathan Wentz passed away September 30, 2012. Wentz had recently returned from London where he was a member of the U.S. Team that earned seventh place at the 2012 Paralympic Games. At those Games, Wentz also finished fourth - [Keeneland Special Events Calendar Showcases Fall Stars](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-special-events-calendar-showcases-fall-stars/) - Lexington, KY (Oct. 2, 2012) – Keeneland celebrates its signature “Fall Stars” theme by spotlighting a “star” each week of the fall meet, which runs Oct. 5-27. Racing is the star as Keeneland opens with its exciting Fall Stars Weekend (Oct. 5-7), with many of the nation’s most talented Thoroughbreds, trainers and jockeys competing in nine graded stakes worth - [Docutainment Films Calls for Harry de Leyer and Snowman Footage to Tell the Untold Story of their Inspired True Story](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/docutainment-films-calls-for-harry-de-leyer-and-snowman-footage-to-tell-the-untold-story-of-their-inspired-true-story/) - West Palm Beach, FL - October 3, 2012 - Docutainment Films has mastered the art of capturing stories of true inspiration in their documentaries and short films. Their most recent endeavor involves a feature length documentary about the life and career of Harry de Leyer and his world-renowned horse Snowman. They are calling out for your - [Aruna to Face 12 Rivals in Bid for Juddmonte Spinster Repeat](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/aruna-to-face-12-rivals-in-bid-for-juddmonte-spinster-repeat/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 4, 2012) – Flaxman Holdings’ Aruna, seeking to become the fourth horse to win back-to-back runnings of the Juddmonte Spinster (G1), will face 12 rivals Sunday in the 57th running of the $500,000 race at 1 1/8 miles on the main track. The Juddmonte Spinster is a “Win and You’re In” race for the Breeders’ - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- Oct. 8, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-oct-8-2012/) - 1. Muncy keeps rolling at Ram Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo LAS CRUCES, N.M. – If it seemed like Taos Muncy was right at home at the Ram Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo, it’s because he was – in more ways than one. The defending saddle bronc riding world champion dominated the event in Las Cruces, N.M., - [Rising Star, Jacob Pope, Wins 2012 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/rising-star-jacob-pope-wins-2012-platinum-performanceusef-show-jumping-talent-search-finals-east/) - Gladstone, NJ - The country's top young riders were on display Sunday during the 2012 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East. Leading an exceptional group of 92 entries, 17-year-old Jacob Pope of Columbia, MD scored an exciting victory during the prestigious event at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ. Pope's scores were at - [Missy Luczak-Smith and Surf's Up Capture Adult Amateur 36-50 Hunter Championship at Capital Challenge](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/missy-luczak-smith-and-surfs-up-capture-adult-amateur-36-50-hunter-championship-at-capital-challenge/) - Upper Marlboro, MD – October 10, 2012 – The team at Uphill Farm took the Capital Challenge Horse Show by storm last week. Not only did Missy Luczak-Smith capture the Adult Amateur 36-50 Hunter Championship, but also Meredith Darst and Lightning Z took home the reserve championship in the Large 15 and Under Junior Hunter division. - [Victoria Colvin Wins USEF Junior Jumper Championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/victoria-colvin-wins-usef-junior-jumper-championship/) - Victoria Colvin of Loxahatchee, FL, won the $7,500 Randolph College/USEF Junior Jumper Championship Welcome Individual Phase One class riding Monsieur Du Reverdy at the Opening Day of the 67th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Thursday evening. The 15-year-old rider was much happier with this year's performance. Last year she did not even complete the - [Olympian Reed Kessler and Professional Hunter Rider Melissa Murphy Reach Out to Local Students](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/olympian-reed-kessler-and-professional-hunter-rider-melissa-murphy-reach-out-to-local-students/) - Lexington, KY – October 11, 2012 – The city of Lexington has always been rich with not only the bluegrass fields, but also the gem of the state – the horses. With the Alltech National Horse Show rapidly approaching October 30 – November 4, 2012, the nation is growing excited as the 129th edition returns to the - [Katherine Pontone and Wicked Win North American League Pony Jumper Finals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/katherine-pontone-and-wicked-win-north-american-league-pony-jumper-finals/) - Katherine "Katie" Pontone of Red Bank, NJ, and Wicked blazed to victory in the $4,000 North American League Pony Jumper Finals at the Opening Day of the 67th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Thursday evening. The pair managed the only double clear out of the four that made it into the jump-off. Pontone was - [Junior Hunter Champions Named at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/junior-hunter-champions-named-at-the-pennsylvania-national-horse-show/) - Victoria Colvin and Dr. Betsee Parker Continue Their Winning Ways in the Junior Hunter Championships at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show Victoria Colvin, 15, of Loxahatchee, FL, captured two of the four Junior Hunter Championship titles presented at the 67th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Friday, riding horses owned by Dr. Betsee Parker of - [Zone 5 Team Wins Gold In USEF Championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/zone-5-team-wins-gold-in-usef-championship/) - The Zone 5 Team Wins Gold in the $15,000 Randolph College/USEF Prix de States Team Championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show The Zone 5 team captured the gold medal in the $15,000 Randolph College/USEF Prix de States Team Championship at the 67th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Friday evening. The team members were: - [Grand Pony Hunter Champion: For the Laughter and Meredith Darst](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/grand-pony-hunter-champion-for-the-laughter-and-meredith-darst/) - For the Laughter, owned by Dr. Betsee Parker of Middleburg, VA and shown by Meredith Darst, was awarded the Grand Pony Hunter Championship, sponsored by the Bedard Family, at the 67th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Saturday afternoon. There were cheers and tears at the presentation as Dr. Parker was overcome with emotion over - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- Oct. 15, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-oct-15-2012/) - 1. Oh Baby! Woodard and Brevik rope Waco title WACO, Texas – A baby named All American? With a last name of Woodard, if dad gets his way. Coming off the biggest win of his 10-year PRCA career, team roping heeler Travis Woodard of Stephenville, Texas, joked that his upcoming first-born child just might be - [Dana Scott of Wilton, CT Gets Gold in the USEF National Junior Jumper Individual Championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/dana-scott-of-wilton-ct-gets-gold-in-the-usef-national-junior-jumper-individual-championship/) - Dana Scott is Practically Perfect to Win the $7,500 Randolph College/USEF Junior Jumper Individual Championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show Dana Scott of Wilton, CT, captured the gold medal riding KM Whatever RV in the $7,500 Randolph College/USEF National Junior Jumper Individual Championship at the 67th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Saturday evening. - [Meg O'Mara Wins the Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/meg-omara-wins-the-pessoaus-hunter-seat-equitation-medal-finals-at-the-pennsylvania-national-horse-show/) - Meg O'Mara of Rumson, NJ, bested a field of 257 junior riders to win the prestigious Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals, presented by Randolph College, at the 67th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Sunday. It was an emotional time for O'Mara. The announcer just finished naming Lillie Keenan of New York, NY, the - [Abigail McArdle Leads Zone Five to USEF Prix de States Team Championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/abigail-mcardle-leads-zone-five-to-usef-prix-de-states-team-championship/) - Harrisburg, PA - October 16, 2012 - The best young riders in the country gathered at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show this weekend to compete during the 2012 Randolph College/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships. Leading the way was 18-year-old Abigail McArdle of Barrington, IL, who helped Zone Five capture the USEF Prix de States Team Championship - [Star-studded line-up for opening leg of new Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage series](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/star-studded-line-up-for-opening-leg-of-new-reem-acra-fei-world-cup-dressage-series/) - Star-studded line-up for opening leg of new Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage series by Louise Parkes Double-Dutch champions Adelinde Cornelissen and her great gelding Parzival will head up a star-studded field for the opening leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2012/2013 series at Odense, Denmark next weekend. The collection of early - [BROKEN DREAMS & PROCTOR BACK TO DEFEND TITLE IN SATURDAY’S GRADE III SENATOR KEN MADDY STAKES DOWN HILL, FIELD OF NINE DISTAFFERS ENGAGED](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/broken-dreams-proctor-back-to-defend-title-in-saturdays-grade-iii-senator-ken-maddy-stakes-down-hill-field-of-nine-distaffers-engaged/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Oct. 17, 2012)—Glen Hill Farm’s homebred Broken Dreams will defend her title against eight other fillies and mares in Saturday’s Grade III, $100,000 Senator Ken Maddy Stakes for fillies and mares at about 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course. Trained by Tom Proctor, the 6-year-old Florida-bred - [Beijoca Rallies from Far Back to Win Wednesday’s Mineola Purse at Keeneland](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/beijoca-rallies-from-far-back-to-win-wednesdays-mineola-purse-at-keeneland/) - LEXINGTON, KY (October 17, 2012) – Richard, Bertram and Elaine Klein’s Beijoca, last in the early going, powered by the leaders just inside the eighth pole to win the featured $52,000 Mineola Purse for fillies and mares by 2 1/4 lengths over Archetype before a crowd of 10,348 at Keeneland on Wednesday. Trained by Steve Margolis - [Olympians Highlight Star-Studded International Line-up of Open Jumpers at Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/olympians-highlight-star-studded-international-line-up-of-open-jumpers-at-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - October 22, 2012 - Now just around the corner, the Alltech National Horse Show, scheduled for the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky on October 30 - November 4, 2012, will feature a world-class field of top national and international open jumpers, competing for some of the biggest purses - [PRCA Weekly Press Release-Oct. 22, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-oct-22-2012/) - Harris parlays big score in early round to Ram Prairie Circuit title DUNCAN, Okla. – Bradley Harris won the bull riding title at the Ram Prairie Circuit Finals on Thursday night; he just didn’t know it until Saturday. Harris, of Udall, Kan., scored 90 points on Silver Creek Rodeo’s Rising Sun to win the first - [Xtreme Bulls Halloween Night “Trick or Treat” headed to Winnie, Texas;PRCA’s top bull riders’ kick off 2013 season at Nutty Jerry’s on October 31](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/xtreme-bulls-halloween-night-trick-or-treat-headed-to-winnie-texasprcas-top-bull-riders-kick-off-2013-season-at-nutty-jerrys-on-october-31/) - WINNIE, Texas – The PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour begins the 2013 season on the scariest night of the year in Winnie, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The Nutty Jerry’s Halloween Xtreme tour stop is featured as part of the PRCA’s nationally-televised package on Great American Country (GAC) – and it offers a “Trick or Treat “atmosphere among the leading PRCA - [Leparoux Fifth Jockey to Reach 300-Victory Plateau at Keeneland](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/leparoux-fifth-jockey-to-reach-300-victory-plateau-at-keeneland/) - LEXINGTON, KY (October 24, 2012) – Jockey Julien Leparoux became the fifth rider in Keeneland’s 76-year history to reach the 300-win plateau Wednesday when he guided Son of a General to victory in the sixth race. A 29-year-old native of Senlis, France, Leparoux first rode at Keeneland in 2005. He has won eight riding titles – - [Wellington Classic Holiday Challenge Dressage Show Supports Toys for Tots](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/wellington-classic-holiday-challenge-dressage-show-supports-toys-for-tots/) - Wellington, FL-October 24, 2012- The November 1 opening date for entries for the Wellington Classic Holiday Challenge will soon be upon us, and you won't want to miss out on this Great American/USDF qualifying competition while helping those less fortunate in the community. The Wellington Classic Holiday Challenge, produced by Wellington Classic Dressage and scheduled for December - ["CELEBRATION OF THE HORSE" EVENT WILL BENEFIT GRAYSON-JOCKEY CLUB RESEARCH FOUNDATION](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/celebration-of-the-horse-event-will-benefit-grayson-jockey-club-research-foundation/) - A "Celebration of the Horse," a fund-raising event presented by Cincinnati-based Great American Insurance for the benefit of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, will be held Friday, October 26, 2012, at the Keene Barn at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky. The evening will include cocktails, a buffet dinner, entertainment and a live auction. Among - [Boyd Exell starts in top form in Hannover](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/boyd-exell-starts-in-top-form-in-hannover/) - Four-time FEI World Cup™ Driving Champion Boyd Exell (AUS) had an excellent start of the FEI World Cup™ Driving’s 12th season in Hannover, Germany this weekend. Exell and his team of horses were in top form and they performed as if their last World Cup competition had taken place only last week and not eight months - [HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012/2013: Nicholson crowns a great year with victory at Pau](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/hsbc-fei-classics-20122013-nicholson-crowns-a-great-year-with-victory-at-pau/) - Andrew Nicholson (NZL) crowned perhaps the best season of his long and distinguished career when he won Les Etoiles de Pau (FRA), the first leg of the 2012/2013 HSBC FEI Classics™, on Libby Sellars’ talented chestnut Nereo this weekend. The only rider to complete on his Dressage score, Pau was Nicholson’s fourth consecutive international victory - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- Oct. 29, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-oct-29-2012/) - 1. Saddle-maker Clarys also saddle bronc champion ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – When Andy Clarys mounts up for the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo next spring he might be the only saddle bronc rider in the field who built his own saddle. Clarys has been working for G Bar G Saddles “off and on for six - [Hunters Claim Center Stage During Opening Day of Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/hunters-claim-center-stage-during-opening-day-of-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - October 30, 2012 - The historic Alltech National Horse Show got underway today at the Alltech Arena, part of the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Today, the professional hunter divisions took center stage as they began competing for top honors during their over fences and handy classes. Elizabeth Boyd had winning - [Belgium's Nicola Philippaerts and Cortez Win $50,000 Triumph Project Welcome Stake at Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/belgiums-nicola-philippaerts-and-cortez-win-50000-triumph-project-welcome-stake-at-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - October 31, 2012 - The 2012 Alltech National Horse Show, 129th Edition, greeted the Open Jumper riders with an inviting $50,000 Triumph Project Welcome Stake, sponsored by The Davis McCullough Foundation, for their first day of competition. Speed was the name of the game and Belgium's Nicola Philippaerts was right on point with - [Elizabeth Boyd and Casallo Showcase Winning Ways for Professional Hunter Grand Championship at Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/elizabeth-boyd-and-casallo-showcase-winning-ways-for-professional-hunter-grand-championship-at-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - October 31, 2012 - The Grand Champion Professional Hunter title at the Alltech National Horse Show, 129th Edition, is one of the country's most coveted awards, and this year it went to Elizabeth Boyd aboard Casallo. The pair swept the over fences classes in the Regular Conformation Hunters for the division's championship award, - [Charlotte Jacobs Wins 2012 Shalanno Style of Riding Award at Washington International Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/charlotte-jacobs-wins-2012-shalanno-style-of-riding-award-at-washington-international-horse-show/) - East Aurora, NY - October 31, 2012 - The prestigious Washington International Horse Show proved very successful for young rider Charlotte Jacobs, who competed in the High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper division over the weekend. After winning the $5,000 High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper class on Friday, the judges presented her with the 2012 Shalanno Style of Riding Award for - [American Saddlebreds Make an Electric Return to the Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/american-saddlebreds-make-an-electric-return-to-the-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - October 31, 2012 - The audience cheered as the first American Saddlebreds, since 1999 competed at the 129th Edition of the Alltech National Horse Show at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. The breed, known as "the horse that America made," had been a fixture at the National Horse Show since the - [Jax and Jill Looks to Remain Unbeaten in Saturday's Smart Halo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jax-and-jill-looks-to-remain-unbeaten-in-saturdays-smart-halo/) - LAUREL, MD. 11-01-12---Robert Cole’s Jax and Jill looks to remain unbeaten in Saturday’s $125,000 Smart Halo Stakes at Laurel Park. The 6-furlong test features eight 2-year-old fillies. Trained by Scott Lake, Jax and Jill has gone unchallenged in four starts, winning by a combined 25-3/4 lengths in victories at Parx Racing, Timonium and a pair - [Veteran Raymond Shively and Emerson Earn the $25,000 Equine Services Roadster Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/veteran-raymond-shively-and-emerson-earn-the-25000-equine-services-roadster-cup/) - Lexington, KY- November 2, 2012-Another evening of electrifying American Saddlebred competition continued Friday. A cheering audience enjoyed the $3,000 Three Gaited Championship Stake, the $1,500 Fine Harness Open Championship the $3,000 Five Gaited Championship Stake and the very first Roadster class of the show, the $25,000 Equine Services Roadster Cup. The Roadster classes are a - [Victoria Colvin and Inclusive Crowned Junior Hunter Grand Champions at Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/victoria-colvin-and-inclusive-crowned-junior-hunter-grand-champions-at-alltech-national-horse-show-2/) - Lexington, KY - November 3, 2012 - The Alltech Arena was filled with top junior talent as riders showcased their mounts during the handy and stake classes this afternoon at the Alltech National Horse Show, 129th Edition. Victoria Colvin and Inclusive were awarded the Large Junior 15 and Under Championship for their efforts throughout the - [Emotional Victory for McLain Ward and Antares F in $250,000 Alltech Grand Prix at Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/emotional-victory-for-mclain-ward-and-antares-f-in-250000-alltech-grand-prix-at-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - November 3, 2012 - It was a very emotional night at Alltech National Horse Show as McLain Ward piloted his top mount Antares F to victory during the Alltech $250,000 Grand Prix, benefitting the United States Equestrian Team Foundation. The win comes just days after the passing of his father, Barney Ward, - [Jacob Pope Wins 2012 ASPCA Maclay National Championship Title at Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jacob-pope-wins-2012-aspca-maclay-national-championship-title-at-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - November 4, 2012 - It was another fairytale day for Jacob Pope of Columbia, MD, during the 2012 Maclay National Championship for the ASCPA Alfred B. Maclay Horsemanship Classes. The Alltech National Horse Show, 129th Edition, welcomed 152 riders for the prestigious event. At the end of the day, it was 18-year-old Pope - [FROM ISTANBUL TO SANTA ANITA, RHYTHM OF LIGHT TAKES GRADE II GOLDIKOVA TO CLOSE OUT AUTUMN MEET](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/from-istanbul-to-santa-anita-rhythm-of-light-takes-grade-ii-goldikova-to-close-out-autumn-meet/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Nov. 4, 2012)—In a racing first, English-bred Rhythm of Light, who won the Group II International Istanbul Trophy in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sept. 1, shipped to Santa Anita and won her U.S. debut on Sunday, the Grade II Goldikova Stakes for fillies and mares at one mile on turf as Santa Anita’s - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- Nov. 5, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-nov-5-2012/) - 1. Patterson holds off Brazile for third steer roping title GUTHRIE, Okla. – Two-time world champion Rocky Patterson came into the second night of the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping Nov. 3 in the odd position of holding the lead while simultaneously being the underdog. Sixteen-time world champion cowboy and defending world champion steer - [Abigail McArdle and Comsa 20 Capture $50,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic Victory at Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/abigail-mcardle-and-comsa-20-capture-50000-junioramateur-owner-jumper-classic-victory-at-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - November 7, 2012- Abigail McArdle of Barrington, IL finished her outstanding junior year with two major victories in the High Junior Jumpers during the Alltech National Horse Show. After winning the $10,000 Deeridge Farm Junior Jumper Welcome Stake her first day out with Cosma 20, the pair returned on Saturday to lead - [Alltech National Horse Show, 129th Edition, Wrap-Up: October 30 - November 4, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/alltech-national-horse-show-129th-edition-wrap-up-october-30-november-4-2012/) - Lexington, Kentucky - November 7, 2012- It was a very emotional night on Saturday at Alltech National Horse Show as McLain Ward piloted his top mount Antares F to victory during the Alltech $250,000 Grand Prix, benefitting the United States Equestrian Team Foundation. The win comes just days after the passing of his father, Barney - [GRAND CHAMPIONS POLO CLUB TO HOST THE USPA INTERNATIONAL CUP](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/grand-champions-polo-club-to-host-the-uspa-international-cup/) - Wellington, Fla. (November 9, 2012) - The U.S. will soon engage England in battle, on horseback with mallets in hand at the USPA International Cup as one of the fiercest rivalries in the sport of polo will continue. The highly anticipated intense matchup will take place in Wellington as top men and women from the U.S. - [FEI Awards Courtney King-Dye the Against](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fei-awards-courtney-king-dye-the-against/) - Istanbul, TUR - The equestrian world celebrated its heroes Thursday night at a glittering gala evening in Istanbul, Turkey. HRH Princess Haya, President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the world governing body of horse sport, congratulated the winners of the FEI Awards 2012, addressing an audience of more than 300 guests, including representatives of the - [PRCA Weekly Press Release November 12, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-november-12-2012/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. – There’s just something about Freedom Hall that brings out the best in Jon Ragatz. The 32-year-old steer wrestler won his fourth average title in six years at the Nov. 8-10 Ram Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo and is starting to feel quite at home here. “It’s just a great rodeo in - [Impressive Maiden Winner Flashy Gray Brings $775,000 on Tuesday at Keeneland](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/impressive-maiden-winner-flashy-gray-brings-775000-on-tuesday-at-keeneland/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Nov. 13, 2012) – Flashy Gray, a two-year-old filly by Flashy Bull who broke her maiden by 10¼ lengths at Churchill Downs on November 8, sold for $775,000 to West Point Thoroughbreds and Tom Keithley, contributing to double-digit gains across the board during Tuesday’s session of the November Breeding Stock Sale. Flashy Gray - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- Nov. 19, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-nov-19-2012/) - Trevor Brazile has got numbers: Sixteen world championships, nine all-around titles, 39 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifications, over $4.5 million in Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association earnings – and counting. But Brazile counts things differently these days than he once did, because these days, different things matter. “The numbers that were important to me were one, - [SUPER STAUT REIGNS SUPREME IN STUTTGART](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/super-staut-reigns-supreme-in-stuttgart/) - Kevin Staut broke German hearts today when, despite all the odds being in favour of a home-side win, it was the Frenchman who came out on top in the fifth qualifying round of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2012/2013 Western European League series at Stuttgart. Partnering the on-form grey mare Silvana HDC, Staut snatched what - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- Nov. 26, 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-nov-26-2012/) - Whitfield, Cooper, Brazile among those chasing history at WNFR Fred Whitfield’s autobiography – Gold Buckles Don’t Lie – is due to be published next spring and will end with his labors at this 20thWrangler National Finals Rodeo appearance. Whitfield says he’s “not worried” about how this plays out, but he also has a good enough sense of - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Corn Palace (Mitchell, South Dakota)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-corn-palace-mitchell-south-dakota/) - September is the best time to come see the Corn Palace, when the exterior wall space on this Byzantine edifice is freshly covered with multicolored corn cobs, oats, barley, sorghum grain, and assorted grasses- all precisely arranges to form immense murals. The pictures, which are gloriously frames in abstract designs also made from local produce, - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Dinosaur Gardens (Vernal, Utah)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-dinosaur-gardens-vernal-utah/) - There are dinosaurs by the side of the road from coast to coast in America- some of them are so bug that you can climb a staircase and visit religious shrines inside their bodies- and there are dinosaur parks with dozens of fanciful specimens, some we have seen with Day-Glo tennis balls for eyes. But - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Chisholm Trail Mural (Yukon, Oklahoma)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-chisholm-trail-mural-yukon-oklahoma/) - A handsome painted mural showing cowboys and cows passing through Oklahoma (which was then Indian Territory) on their way from Texas into Kansas in the late 1860s. Its sponsors, including One-Hour Moto Photo and Bid Ed’s Hamburgers, are listed below the picture, which you can’t help seeing if you keep your eyes right as you - [Ten Broeck Farm Wraps Up Successful Season in 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ten-broeck-farm-wraps-up-successful-season-in-2012/) - Pepperell, MA - November 28, 2012 - Ten Broeck Farm, a full service dressage training facility owned by Phil and Orintha Silva, completed a whirlwind 2012 season. In addition to teaching dressage and training young sporthorses, the season included hosting several large regional events, participating at select major shows, and providing the venue for shows and - [Jennings Handicap, Marylander Stakes Top Saturday's Card](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jennings-handicap-marylander-stakes-top-saturdays-card/) - LAUREL, MD. 11-29-12---Laurel Park will present nine races on Saturday afternoon, including two $100,000 stakes as co-features: the Marylander Stakes for 2-year-olds and the Jennings Handicap for 3-year-olds and up. Hello Lover, who has won three consecutive races, is the 7-5 program choice to win the one mile Jennings Handicap for Maryland-breds. Based at Parx - [Werner Ulrich (SUI) starts off his FEI World Cup™ Driving season with a victory in Stockholm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/werner-ulrich-sui-starts-off-his-fei-world-cup-driving-season-with-a-victory-in-stockholm/) - Werner Ulrich (SUI) got off to a flying start in the FEI World Cup™ Driving 2012/13 season when he won the series’ fourth leg held in Stockholm (SWE) on Sunday 2 December evening. Runner-up Tomas Eriksson (SWE) made up for his two knockdowns in the first round with a great performance in the Winning Round. - [High Point Youth or Amateur Award to Feature Visit with Tom McCutcheon at Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show Circui](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/high-point-youth-or-amateur-award-to-feature-visit-with-tom-mccutcheon-at-florida-gold-coast-quarter-horse-show-circui/) - Tampa, FL - November 30, 2012 - The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show is pleased to announce that the 2012 High Point Youth or Amateur Award will feature a trip for two to visit World Reining Champion Tom McCutcheon. This year's competition will feature five full days of events including hunters, equitation, AQHA reining, western - [The History of the Cowboys' Spurs](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/history-of-spurs/) - Spurs originally were brought to the New World by Spanish settlers in the 16th century. The modern period of spurs lasted from about 1860 to 1910. During this period the Mexican spur contained many interesting design elements mixing silver and iron to create figural, as well as geometric, works of art. They were typically large and heavy and were - [The History of the Cowboy Boot](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-history-of-the-cowboy-boot/) - The evolution of the cowboy boot dates back to the time of the America Civil War. In fact, many boots from the 1860’s are indistinguishable from those issued to the military. These boots were plain and utilitarian with low heels and squared-off toes. In early boots, it is impossible to determine the left foot boot from the right. - [Charles M. Russell 1864-1926](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/charles-m-russell-art/) - Charles M. Russell - Montana's most famous artist, and, along with Frederic Remington, one of the two most famous artists ever to paint the West - was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 19, 1864. He came to Montana in 1880, at the age of 16, just four years after Custer's fatal last stand - [National Finals Rodeo an Economic Hoedown](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/national-finals-rodeo-an-economic-hoedown/) - Before the National Finals Rodeo arrived in Las Vegas in 1985, the city would all but shut down in December, a traditionally slow month in which hotels would close for renovations, shutter their showrooms and furlough employees. Not anymore. In the nearly three decades since the NFR relocated here from Oklahoma City, December has become - [South Point, valley hotels benefit as rodeo fans converge](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/south-point-valley-hotels-benefit-as-rodeo-fans-converge/) - The horse trailer pulls in to the South Point and a barn bellman walks outside to greet the guests. Tack and saddles are collected, along with luggage, while you simultaneously check into your hotel room and horse stall. With surveillance protecting the animals, an in-house farrier center and on-site veterinarian, many rodeo aficionados have made - [Harris wins Round 1, grabs lead in world bull riding standings at Wrangler NFR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/harris-wins-round-1-grabs-lead-in-world-bull-riding-standings-at-wrangler-nfr/) - LAS VEGAS – J.W. Harris wasn’t focused on sending any sort of message on the first night of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. He did anyway. The three-time world champion bull rider came to the Thomas & Mack Center entrenched in one of the most intriguing battles – trailing long-time 2012 world standings leader and - [2012 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo: NFR has roots in informal gathering of cowboys in Colorado](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2012-wrangler-national-finals-rodeo-nfr-has-roots-in-informal-gathering-of-cowboys-in-colorado/) - Rodeo has come a long way since a group of cowboys from neighboring ranches in Deer Trail, Colo., got together to settle an argument over whose wrangling skills were the best. Today, being in Las Vegas in December is the ultimate goal for most rodeo cowboys. The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, staged at theThomas & Mack - [Gorsuch, Cooper take over top spots on Wrangler NFR’s second night](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/gorsuch-cooper-take-over-top-spots-on-wrangler-nfrs-second-night/) - LAS VEGAS – Steer wrestler Ethen Thouvenell and tie-down roper Justin Maass stood atop the world for the final seven months of ProRodeo’s regular season. After two nights at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, they both now have some catching up to do. Two-time World Steer Wrestling Champion Dean Gorsuch moved to the top spot - [Double vision: Twin Wright brothers win Wrangler NFR’s third round](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/double-vision-twin-wright-brothers-win-wrangler-nfrs-third-round/) - LAS VEGAS – A record crowd at the Thomas & Mack Center felt like it was seeing double. The 17,702 fans in attendance set a mark for the largest third-round crowd in Wrangler National Finals Rodeo history Saturday night, and Jesse and Jake Wright gave them something to cheer about by becoming the first twins - [KEITH URBAN TO PERFORM WITH YOUNG MUSICIANS FROM THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION®’S GRAMMY CAMP® ON “AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS” MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, ON FOX](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keith-urban-to-perform-with-young-musicians-from-the-grammy-foundations-grammy-camp-on-american-country-awards-monday-december-10-on-fox/) - Hosts Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth Also Set to Perform Country music superstar Keith Urban is set to perform with seven young musicians who have participated in the GRAMMY Foundation®’s GRAMMY Camp® music program on the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, airing live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) - [RASCAL FLATTS, KIP MOORE AND JAKE OWEN TO PERFORM AT “AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS” LIVE MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, ON FOX](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/rascal-flatts-kip-moore-and-jake-owen-to-perform-at-american-country-awards-live-monday-december-10-on-fox/) - Miranda Lambert, Natasha Bedingfield, Ron White and Eight-Time World Champion Cowboy Trevor Brazile Among Stars Scheduled to Appear Rascal Flatts, Kip Moore and Jake Owen are set to perform at the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS (ACA) airing live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Owen, Moore - [JASON ALDEAN, LADY ANTEBELLUM, DIERKS BENTLEY, LUKE BRYAN AND LITTLE BIG TOWN TO PERFORM AT “AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS” LIVE MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, ON FOX](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jason-aldean-lady-antebellum-dierks-bentley-luke-bryan-and-little-big-town-to-perform-at-american-country-awards-live-monday-december-10-on-fox/) - Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Casey James, LeAnn Rimes, Lee Brice, Jana Kramer, Dustin Lynch and Chris Young Among Stars Scheduled to Appear Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan and Little Big Town are set to perform at the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS (ACA) airing live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 10 - [Ten for Trevor! Brazile wraps up 10th all-around gold buckle](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ten-for-trevor-brazile-wraps-up-10th-all-around-gold-buckle-2/) - LAS VEGAS – Any more all-around world championships and Trevor Brazile will be forced to start counting with his toes. The Decatur, Texas, cowboy clinched his record 10th all-around gold buckle during the fifth round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo on Monday night thanks to a third-place go-round finish in team roping. It’s Brazile’s 17th career - [Feild, Cooper make strides in effort to defend their world championships](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/feild-cooper-make-strides-in-effort-to-defend-their-world-championships/) - LAS VEGAS – Winning back-to-back gold buckles is a feat in and of itself. In this era of ProRodeo, repeating as world champion after earning that title for the very first time is almost unheard of. Yet that’s what bareback rider Kaycee Feild and tie-down roper Tuf Cooper have their sights set on in 2012, - [Shepperson hopes to follow in his father’s gold buckle-winning footsteps](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/shepperson-hopes-to-follow-in-his-fathers-gold-buckle-winning-footsteps/) - LAS VEGAS – Les Shepperson need not look far to be reminded what a gold buckle looks like. The 34-year-old steer wrestler’s father, Frank, won the world championship in that event in 1975 and might just be wearing that gold buckle in Las Vegas as you read this. In front of a sixth-round record-setting crowd - [Jesse Wright inches closer to first world championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jesse-wright-inches-closer-to-first-world-championship/) - LAS VEGAS – Jesse Wright may not leave here with multiple Wrangler National Finals Rodeo records like he did a year ago. But the saddle bronc rider may take something much shinier home to Milford, Utah. Wright won the seventh round – the third time this week that he’s won at least a share of - [NFR rookies continue to turn heads in Vegas.](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/nfr-rookies-continue-to-turn-heads-in-vegas/) - LAS VEGAS – So much for rookie jitters. The 29 first-timers at this year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo have pulled their weight through the first eight rounds. Bradley Bynum, the only NFR rookie in the tie-down roping this year, and saddle bronc rider Tyrell Smith each put together eighth-round victories Thursday night to keep the - [Corkill’s Final-Night Comeback Highlights dramatic WNFR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/corkills-final-night-comeback-highlights-dramatic-wnfr/) - LAS VEGAS – Team ropers split the world championship. The outcome simply wasn’t the one that appeared most likely. The possibility of a header from one team winning the world championship with a heeler from another partnership became more and more real as the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo wore on, but in a final-round stunner, - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Silver Queen Of Nevada (Virginia City, Nevada, In the Silver Queen City)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-silver-queen-of-nevada-virginia-city-nevada-in-the-silver-queen-city/) - Lee and Ruby Carel, proprietors of the Silver Queen , wanted to honor the Comstock Lode, which yielded more than a billion dollars; worth of silver and made Virginia City one of the most prosperous places in America in the 1870s. So they designed a picture of a beautiful woman fifteen feet high and eight - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: El Vado Motel (Albuquerque, New Mexico)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-el-vado-motel-albuquerque-new-mexico/) - The quintessential Route 66 motel, with the prettiest sign in Albuquerque (the city with the best roadside signs in the West): an Indian chief with a headdress in rainbow neon colors. El Vado is a white adobe motor court build in 1937 in what some of its old postcards call “Spanish pueblo style,” which means - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Farmer John Mural (Tucson, Arizona)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-farmer-john-mural-tucson-arizona/) - Leslie Grimes painted three murals for the Farmer John Meats Company in the West, and although the one he did in Vernon, California, is probably the widest known- because it was featured in the background of a scene in Antonioni’s film Zabriskie Point (1970) – the one on Grant Street in Tucson is the one - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Gardens of Eden (Lucas, Kansas)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-gardens-of-eden-lucas-kansas/) - The Garden of Eden is located on a pleasant, tree-lines residential street, but it isn’t nearly as peaceful as you’d expect Eden to be. In fact it is a parcel of fuming chaos in the form of concrete and limestone statues that depict such bloody tales as Cain slaying Abel, the crucifixion of the working - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Ghost Town (Colorado Springs, Colorado)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-ghost-town-colorado-springs-colorado/) - Ghost town is more than just some dusty old mining camp. For one thing, it’s all indoors. And whereas the enchantment if a real ghost town is its sparseness, the fun of this one is marveling at how much stuff it has managed to pack into its twelve different buildings. “Turn back you watch 100 - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Giant Jackalope (Douglas, Wyoming)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-giant-jackalope-douglas-wyoming/) - Most jackalopes are only heads, mounted on wood plaques for the rec room. This giant jackalope is full bodied, and inhabits the out-of-doors: on Center Street in Douglas, Wyoming, the town where the legendary horned rabbit of the West was invented some sixty years ago. It is well over six feet tall and made of - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Harold Warp Pioneer (Minden, Nebraska)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-harold-warp-pioneer-minden-nebraska/) - The Midwest and West have an abundance of pioneer museums, but Harold Warp’s place stands out because of the breadth of his devotion as a collector. Warps, the son fog immigrant pioneers, spend his life acquiring things that showed, in his words, “man’s progress since 1830.” This meant virtually everything: tools, cars, motorcycles, locomotive, dishware, - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: May's Exotic World of Tropical Insects (Colorado Springs, Colorado)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-mays-exotic-world-of-tropical-insects-colorado-springs-colorado/) - There are grander things to see in Colorado, but we couldn’t help falling in love with this museum/campground/ souvenir shop with its colossal goggle-eyed plaster bug-big as a horse and named Hercules-above Route 115 south of Colorado Springs. Hercules’s limbs have been chewed away by wildlife, or possible stolen by vandals, so he hovers about - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Old Rip's Final Resting Place (Eastland, Texas)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-old-rips-final-resting-place-eastland-texas/) - Old Rip was pet horned toad who belonged to the son of Eastland Justice of the Peace Ernest Wood, and who was put into the cornerstone of the town courthouse, alongside a Bible, when the building was dedicated in 1897. (Mr. Wood’s motive for entombing his son’s live toad is unclear). Thirty- one years later, - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Old Tucson (Tucson, Arizona)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-old-tucson-tucson-arizona/) - Old Tucson consist of 140 buildings originally constructed in 1939 as a set for the movie Arizona, which took place in 1865 and featured some on thousand modern Tucsonians in roles as extras, playing their ancestors. Many classic Westerns were subsequently made here, including Anthony Mann’s Winchester ’73 (1950) starring Jimmy Stewart and Howard Hawks’s - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Ponderosa Ranch (Incline Village, Nevada)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-ponderosa-ranch-incline-village-nevada/) - When “Bonanza” first went on the air in 1959, the Ponderosa Ranch where it was supposed to take place did not exist except as soundstages in Hollywood. Outdoor scenes were filmed at the north shore of Lake Tahoe in Nevada; at the beginning of each episode, the titles appeared over a burning map that shoed - [Boyd Exell gallops away with FEI World Cup™ Driving at London Olympia](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/boyd-exell-gallops-away-with-fei-world-cup-driving-at-london-olympia/) - by Cindy Timmer Boyd Exell was the man to beat at the inaugural edition of the FEI World Cup™ Driving in London Olympia (GBR), but the Australian had no intention of letting anyone past him. The four-time FEI World Cup™ champion galloped to victory in the sixth leg of the FEI World Cup™ Driving, the - [National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/national-cowgirl-museum-hall-of-fame/) - “Why not have a museum for cowgirls? We have one for the men.” - Margaret Formby, 2000 Amarillo Globe-News interview Combine the passionate vision of a rancher’s daughter with a city’s desire to increase revenues, then add in a few pistols and wild rags. What do you get? The makings of a National Cowgirl Museum - [The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-national-cowboy-western-heritage-museum/) - The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Founded in 1955, the museum in Oklahoma City collects, preserves and exhibits an internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts while sponsoring dynamic educational programs and ground-breaking scholarly research to stimulate interest in the enduring legacy of - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Salt Palace (Grand Saline, Texas)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-salt-palace-grand-saline-texas/) - “We are the only salt house in North America,” said the woman in charge of the Salt Palace, and when we asked about salt houses on other continents she admitted that she had heard of none. So this may be the only salt house on earth! In fact, by the time you read these words, - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Santo Domingo Trading Post (Domingo, New Mexico)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-santo-domingo-trading-post-domingo-new-mexico/) - Here’s the place to stock up on rubber tom-toms, child sixe feathered war bonnets, and deerskin moccasins in styles that haven’t changed since Lucy and Desi traveled West with the Merzes. It is far off the main road halfway between Albuquerque and Santa Fe; you will know you have arrived when you spot the rusted - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Tom Mix Monument (Florence, Arizona)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-tom-mix-monument-florence-arizona/) - Near this spot on Highway 89, the great cowboy movie actor Tom Mix died in a fatal one- car crash on October 12, 1940. He went out of the world as he had lives: fast and rolling in money. Speeding west out of Florence through the Sonoran desert one night, he suddenly saw a washed - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- Jan 2, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-jan-2-2013/) - 1. Elder Cooper brother ties up late holiday gift MESQUITE, Texas – Clint Cooper clearly doesn’t mean to miss another Las Vegas reunion with his younger brothers. Two weeks after watching Tuf and Clif compete without him at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for the first time in three years, Cooper got just the sort - [GARY ALLAN AND JOE’S BAR DONATE MONEY RAISEDAT DECEMBER 15TH SHOW TO ACM LIFTING LIVES®](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/gary-allan-and-joes-bar-donate-money-raisedat-december-15th-show-to-acm-lifting-lives/) - Encino, CA (January 3, 2013) – Singer-songwriter Gary Allan headlined Joe’s Bar on Saturday, December 15thwith a portion of the proceeds benefitting ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music. The show raised more than $11,000 for ACM Lifting Lives, which will go to help fund organizations that are improving lives through the power of music. Gary - [JOCKEY GARY STEVENS ANNOUNCES COMEBACK ON HRTV, HALL OF FAMER NAMED TO RIDE SUNDAY AT SANTA ANITA, SAYS HE’S FIT, HEALTHY AND READY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jockey-gary-stevens-announces-comeback-on-hrtv-hall-of-famer-named-to-ride-sunday-at-santa-anita-says-hes-fit-healthy-and-ready/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 3, 2013)—After a seven year hiatus, retired Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens , 49, and a winner of three Kentucky Derbies, announced Thursday on HRTV that he would return to the saddle this Sunday in Santa Anita’s 6th race. “My knees probably didn’t feel this good the last five years - [Keeneland January Sale Opens Monday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-january-sale-opens-monday/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 4, 2013) – Keeneland kicks off the New Year with its January Horses of All Ages Sale, which begins Monday and is highlighted by the complete dispersal of Issam Fares’ Fares Farm. Featured among the 80-horse Fares Farm consignment are Canadian champion Embur’s Song, in foal to Giant’s Causeway; Deputy Saint, a half-sister to - [GARY STEVENS MAKES RETURN TO SADDLE AT SANTA ANITA, HALL OF FAMER FINISHES THIRD, “IT FELT GOOD”](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/gary-stevens-makes-return-to-saddle-at-santa-anita-hall-of-famer-finishes-third-it-felt-good/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 6, 2013)—From all outward appearances, you’d have never known he left. Hall of Fame superstar jockey Gary Stevens, who retired from the saddle in November, 2005, looked fit as a fiddle in his comeback ride on Sunday at Santa Anita as he guided Washington-bred Jebrica to a third-place finish in - [Gene Mische American Invitational - MEDIA ALERT](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/gene-mische-american-invitational-media-alert/) - Tampa, FL - January 7, 2013 - The 41st Annual Gene Mische American Invitational, America's "Super Bowl of Show Jumping," will take place this year on Saturday, April 6, 2012 at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium. Invitations for the event are extended to the top thirty equestrians on the USEF National Computer Ranking List, plus past and - [World Dressage Masters Horse and Rider Competitors Announced](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/world-dressage-masters-horse-and-rider-competitors-announced/) - Wellington, FL-January 8, 2013-The line-up for the World Dressage Masters (WDM) Palm Beach, presented by Wellington Classic Dressage, will feature a star-studded cast of riders and horses for the January 23-27 event at the Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. The riders confirmed their participation and the horses are arriving in Florida to compete - [MILLIONAIRE MIZDIRECTION TAKES GRADE II MONROVIA STAKES IN JUNGLE-LIKE SETTING,PUYPE TRAINEE STAYS UNBEATEN ON HILL, EYES ONE-MILE BUENA VISTAFEB. 18](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/millionaire-mizdirection-takes-grade-ii-monrovia-stakes-in-jungle-like-settingpuype-trainee-stays-unbeaten-on-hill-eyes-one-mile-buena-vistafeb-18/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 6, 2013)—Mizdirection and Mike Smith burst through a rainbow that touched down near the top of the hillside turf course and picked up where they left off on Sunday at Santa Anita, winning the Grade II, $150,000 Monrovia Stakes at 6 ½ furlongs, besting front-running - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- January 7, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-january-7-2013/) - Toves upsets top field to claim Texas Circuit title WACO, Texas – Taylor Toves, all of nine weeks into his career as a PRCA card holder, didn’t think he was going to make it into the bull riding field for the Jan. 3-5 Ram Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, but he handled the surprise pretty - [EVENLY MATCHED FIELD OF 10 TO CONTEST SATURDAY’S GRADE II SAN FERNANDO , BATTLE FORCE, GOMEZ HOPE TO SHIFT GOOD FORM FROM TURF TO DIRT AT 1 1/16 MILES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/evenly-matched-field-of-10-to-contest-saturdays-grade-ii-san-fernando-battle-force-gomez-hope-to-shift-good-form-from-turf-to-dirt-at-1-116-miles/) - BAFFERT ENTERS FOUR, INCLUDING FED BIZ & GUILT TRIP ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 9, 2013)—Battle Force, a sharp second in the Grade II Sir Beaufort Stakes going one mile on turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26, will try to transfer his sharp recent form to the main track on Saturday as he takes on nine - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Tombstone (Tombstone, Arizona)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-tombstone-tombstone-arizona/) - Tombstone, site of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, bills itself as “The Town Too Tough to Die.” Once the toughest silver mining camp in the West, it is now one of the most fun-filled tourists attractions, offering not only the O.K. 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Misty looks like any other 15-year-old - [COMBACK COMPLETE, HALL OF FAMER STEVENS BACK IN THE SADDLE FULL-TIME WITH WIN ABOARD BRANDING, PROCTOR TRAINEE EASY MAIDEN WINNER AT SANTA ANITA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/comback-complete-hall-of-famer-stevens-back-in-the-saddle-full-time-with-win-aboard-branding-proctor-trainee-easy-maiden-winner-at-santa-anita/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 12, 2013)—Color the comeback of Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens complete. A winner of three Kentucky Derbies and eight Breeders’ Cup races, Stevens emerged from a seven-year hiatus to win Saturday’s first race at Santa Anita aboard the Tom Proctor-conditioned filly, Branding, winning - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- Jan. 14, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-jan-14-2013/) - 1. Bownds gets comeback started in Odessa ODESSA, Texas – Chandler Bownds had a big grin on his face when he completed his ride on the Andrews Rodeo’s bull Jaw Bender, and it got even bigger when announcer Randy Corley called out that it had earned a score of 89 points. It proved enough - [JERANIMO!! PENDER TRAINEE ROARS HOME TO WIN GRADE II SAN GABRIELBY 2 ¾ LENGTHS GOING 1 1/8 MILES ON TURF AT 2-1; CONNECTIONS EYE LONGER DISTANCES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jeranimo-pender-trainee-roars-home-to-win-grade-ii-san-gabrielby-2-¾-lengths-going-1-18-miles-on-turf-at-2-1-connections-eye-longer-distances/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 13, 2013)—With surprising ease, seven-year-old Jeranimo steamed home under a hand ride from Rafael Bejarano to win Sunday’s Grade II, $150,000 San Gabriel Stakes at Santa Anita by 2 ¾ lengths, getting a mile and one eighth on turf in a rapid 1:46.50, leaving his - [Charlie Jacobs and Flaming Star Capture $30,000 Mar-O-Lago Club Grand Prix at WEF I](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/charlie-jacobs-and-flaming-star-capture-30000-mar-o-lago-club-grand-prix-at-wef-i/) - East Aurora, NY and Wellington, FL - January 14, 2013 -Charlie Jacobs of Deeridge Farms took the first week of the 2013 Winter Equestrian Festival by storm on Sunday. The talented amateur rider piloted his top mount Flaming Star to an impressive victory during the $30,000 Mar-O-Lago Club Grand - [Audi, Piaget Drop Season-Openers In Joe Barry Memorial Cup At IPC](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/audi-piaget-drop-season-openers-in-joe-barry-memorial-cup-at-ipc/) - WELLINGTON, FL - January 14, 2013 - Audi and Piaget, two of the top teams in the 20- and 26-goal tournaments this season, were knocked off Sunday in their season-openers at International Polo Club Palm Beach. Audi lost to Orchard Hill, 12-7, for the first time in the team's history in the first game of Sunday's - [New Hope LLC Starts Season Strong with Three Championships at WEF 1](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/new-hope-llc-starts-season-strong-with-three-championships-at-wef-1/) - Wellington, FL - January 15, 2013 - If week one serves as any indicator of how the rest of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival season will pan out, it's going to be an extremely successful one for New Hope LLC. New Hope owners Christopher Payne and David Belford come to Wellington, FL, from Cincinnati, OH, - [Audi Knocks Off Defending Champion Coca-Cola In Joe Barry Memorial Cup; Roldan Scores 11 Goals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/audi-knocks-off-defending-champion-coca-cola-in-joe-barry-memorial-cup-roldan-scores-11-goals/) - WELLINGTON, FL - January 16, 2013 - Audi went back to basics in the Joe Barry Memorial Cup on Wednesday and pulled off a stunning 17-11 rout of defending champion Coca-Cola at the Jan Pamela Polo Field. Audi bounced back from Sunday's first-ever 12-7 season-opening loss to Orchard Hill in a big way behind a complete - [Howard Terpning- Master of Western Art](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/howard-terpning-master-of-western-art/) - Howard Terpning is one of the most lauded painters of Western art. Over his lifetime he’s received the highest awards in the field, including the National Academy of Western Art’s Prix de West, the Hubbard Art Award for Excellence, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Autry National Center, and 2005 Masters of the American West - [Twenty-Five Unnatural Wonders of the Western Roadside: Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum (Tucson, Arizona)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/twenty-five-unnatural-wonders-of-the-western-roadside-tucson-rodeo-parade-museum-tucson-arizona/) - Every year as part of Tucson’s gala Fiesta de Los Vanqueros in late February, the city stages the longest nonmotorized parade in America: 350 Conestoga wagons, stagecoaches, buggies, buckboards, and fringe-top surreys, along with detachments of high-stepping horse and rider in full regalia. 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Here’s your chance: a whole village of wigwams (actually, tepees: a wigwam is arched or oval, without a point) available at reasonable rates, with color TV and ample parking. What a fantastic roadside vision they are, - [TOP SPRINTERS DRILL, COMMA TO THE TOP & PRIVATE ZONE HEAD SATURDAY’S GRADE II PALOS VERDES AT SANTA ANITA AS BAFFERT, MILLER & O’NEILL DO BATTLE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/top-sprinters-drill-comma-to-the-top-private-zone-head-saturdays-grade-ii-palos-verdes-at-santa-anita-as-baffert-miller-oneill-do-battle/) - $75,000 MEGAHERTZ DRAWS EIGHT FILLIES & MARES AT MILE ON TURF ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 16, 2013)—It’s Bob Baffert versus Peter Miller versus Doug O’Neill in Saturday’s Grade II, $150,000 Palos Verdes Stakes at Santa Anita for older horses going six furlongs—and don’t forget to throw in Steve Asmussen. Baffert has entered - [HORSE OF THE YEAR WISE DAN, SEVEN OTHER HORSES, AS WELL AS TRAINER ROMANS, JOCKEY DOMINGUEZ PARLAY VICTORIES ON SANTA ANITA STAGE TO ECLIPSE HARDWARE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/horse-of-the-year-wise-dan-seven-other-horses-as-well-as-trainer-romans-jockey-dominguez-parlay-victories-on-santa-anita-stage-to-eclipse-hardware/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 20, 2013)—From Horse of the Year Wise Dan to jockey Ramon Dominguez and trainerDale Romans, a total of 10 Eclipse Award winners competed during the two-day Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita in what for many were their final performances of 2012—once again establishing The Great Race Place as America’s most coveted stage en route - [Piaget Makeshift Lineup Beats Lucchese In Joe Barry Memorial Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/piaget-makeshift-lineup-beats-lucchese-in-joe-barry-memorial-cup/) - WELLINGTON, FL - January 20, 2013 - Piaget, competing with three substitute players including Canadian Brandon Phillips, defeated Lucchese, 11-10, Sunday in the Joe Barry Memorial Cup Tournament at Jan Pamela South Field. 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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – As part of its ongoing commitment to increasing the popularity of the cowboy sport, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association will launch a special made-for-TV series of Champions Challenge rodeos this year on Great American Country (GAC), featuring 10 top - [RENEE’S TITAN, AT 20-1, RAINS ON ECLIPSE CHAMP BEHOLDER’S PARADE & WINS GRADE II SANTA YNEZ](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/renees-titan-at-20-1-rains-on-eclipse-champ-beholders-parade-wins-grade-ii-santa-ynez/) - DISTINCTIV PASSION GATE TO WIRE WINNER OF $75,000 SAN PEDRO ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 21, 2013)—The coronation was consummated Saturday evening in South Florida . The stage was thus set for newly anointed 2012 Eclipse Champion Filly Beholder’s 3-year-old debut in Monday’s Grade II, $150,000 Santa Ynez Stakes at 6 ½ furlongs—but despite sunny - [Julie Holzberger Takes Home Two Tricolors During WEF 2](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/julie-holzberger-takes-home-two-tricolors-during-wef-2/) - Wellington, FL - January 22, 2013 - New Hope LLC continued to have a strong presence throughout week two of the Winter Equestrian Festival, impressively climbing the leader board in the Adult Amateur 36-50 Hunter division. Julie Holzberger claimed both the championship and reserve championship titles aboard her horses Pure Giving and Revealed. "I'm very blessed - [SKY KINGDOM WHEELS WIDE AND OVERCOMES 11 ½ MONTH LAYOFF TO TAKE $60,000 KERN RIVER AT ONE MILE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/sky-kingdom-wheels-wide-and-overcomes-11-½-month-layoff-to-take-60000-kern-river-at-one-mile/) - PICK SIX CARRYOVER OF $55,831, TOTAL FRIDAY POOL SHOULD EXCEED $300,000 AS SANTA ANITA OFFERS EIGHT-RACE PROGRAM ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 24, 2013)—Despite being caught seven-wide turning for home, Sky Kingdom overcame an 11 ½ month layoff to win Thursday’s $60,000 Kern River Purse by a neck, covering one mile in 1:35.84 with Martin - [Lisa Wilcox and Pikko Del Cerro HU Victorious at Wellington Classic Dressage Sunshine Challenge Grand Prix CDI3*](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/lisa-wilcox-and-pikko-del-cerro-hu-victorious-at-wellington-classic-dressage-sunshine-challenge-grand-prix-cdi3/) - Wellington, FL - January 24, 2013 - Lisa Wilcox and Pikko Del Cerro HU's effortless test impressed judges and earned them the win at today's Wellington Classic Dressage Sunshine Challenge Grand Prix CDI3*. Pikko Del Cerro HU's showy gaits and big extended canter were rewarded with a score of 69.574%. This was the pair's first international - [TIZ FLIRTATIOUS DOMINANT IN VALENTINE DANCER, JONES TRAINEE POWERS HOME TO WIN BY 1 ¾ LENGTHS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2322/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 26, 2013)—Under confident handling from Rafael Bejarano, 4-5 favorite Tiz Flirtatious had her competition measured at the top of the stretch and she powered home to win the $100,000 Valentine Dancer for California-bred fillies and mares, dispatching a field of six rivals by 1 ¾ lengths - [QIAONA, GOMEZ COME RUNNING FROM OFF PACE TO TAKE $300,000 CAL BREEDERS CHAMPION STAKES AT ONE MILE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/qiaona-gomez-come-running-from-off-pace-to-take-300000-cal-breeders-champion-stakes-at-one-mile/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 26, 2013)—With a fast pace to run at, the Ed Moger-conditioned Qiaona smoked the final eighth of a mile to win Saturday’s $300,000 California Breeders Champion Stakes for 3-year-old fillies bred in California by a half-length under Garrett Gomez while getting one mile on a wet fast track in - [TIZ A MINISTER, GOMEZ FLY FROM DEAD LAST TO WIN $300,000 CAL BREEDERS CHAMPION STAKES BY 1 ¼ LENGTHS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tiz-a-minister-gomez-fly-from-dead-last-to-win-300000-cal-breeders-champion-stakes-by-1-¼-lengths/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 26, 2013)—For the second race in a row, Garrett Gomez employed his best Bill Shoemaker/Silky Sullivan imitation, as he roused 9-1 shot Tiz a Minister from last in a 10-horse field to win Saturday’s $300,000 California Breeders Champion Stakes (3-year-old males) by 1 ¼ lengths while covering one mile on - [Mikala Gundersen and My Lady Prevail in Grand Prix Special CDI5* at WDM Palm Beach](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mikala-gundersen-and-my-lady-prevail-in-grand-prix-special-cdi5-at-wdm-palm-beach/) - Wellington, FL - January 26, 2013 - Mikala Gundersen added a victory in the Grand Prix Special CDI5* at World Dressage Masters (WDM) Palm Beach to a growing list of accomplishments at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center this winter. Gundersen and My Lady, a 13-year-old Danish Warmblood mare, were third in Thursday's Wellington Classic Dressage Sunshine Challenge - [Crab Orchard Defeats Audi For Joe Barry Memorial Cup, Audi's Nic Roldan Tournament Leading Scorer](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/crab-orchard-defeats-audi-for-joe-barry-memorial-cup-audis-nic-roldan-tournament-leading-scorer/) - WELLINGTON, FL-January 27, 2013-Grand Champions Polo Club-based Audi lost a hardfought 11-9 decision to Crab Orchard Sunday in the championship final of the Joe Barry Memorial Cup at International Polo Club Palm Beach. Led by the tournament's Most Valuable Player Matias Magrini and Argentine Open MVP Mariano Aguerre, Crab Orchard came back from a 3-1 - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- Jan. 28, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-jan-28-2013/) - 1. Sartain gets birthday wish fulfilled in Denver DENVER – Nick Sartain may not have had a cake for his 34th birthday, but he received something even better – his first championship buckle from the National Western Stock Show Rodeo in the Denver Coliseum. The Dover, Okla., header combined with his new team roping partner – legendary - [The Ridge at Wellington 1.40 m Grand Prix Invitational Series Attracts Top Competitors to Mida Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-ridge-at-wellington-1-40-m-grand-prix-invitational-series-attracts-top-competitors-to-mida-farm/) - Wellington, FL ­- January 28, 2013 -The opportunity to show on the luxurious grass fields of Mida Farm is one that hasn't presented itself in over 10 years. Now for the second time in two weeks, Mida Farm will open its "Topps Field" to top riders, juniors and amateurs alike for the fourth week of - [BAFFERT’S FED BIZ TOPS LINEUP FOR SATURDAY’S GRADE II STRUB STAKES AT SANTA ANITA, ASMUSSEN, O’NEILL & MOTION ALL TO BE REPRESENTED BY TOP 4-YEAR-OLDS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/bafferts-fed-biz-tops-lineup-for-saturdays-grade-ii-strub-stakes-at-santa-anita-asmussen-oneill-motion-all-to-be-represented-by-top-4-year-olds/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 30. 2013)—Regarded by many as Bob Baffert’s top Derby prospect, Fed Biz validated his early notices in his 4-year-old debut at Santa Anita on Jan. 12, winning the Grade II San Fernando Stakes at 1 1/16 miles, thus setting the stage for his role as favorite in Saturday’s Grade II, $200,000 - [PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour heads to the land of the Seminole; Five PRCA World Champs scheduled to compete in Feb. 17 Seminole Classic](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-xtreme-bulls-tour-heads-to-the-land-of-the-seminole-five-prca-world-champs-scheduled-to-compete-in-feb-17-seminole-classic/) - BRIGHTON, Fla. – The 75th anniversary edition of the Brighton Field Days Festival will conclude on Sunday, Feb. 17 with the Seminole Classic segment of the PRCA’s Xtreme Bulls Tour, offering an “all-star lineup” of PRCA bull riders to fans in south Florida and a national television audience watching on Great American Country (GAC) The headliners - [Boardman has fastest time at Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/boardman-has-fastest-time-at-fort-worth-stock-show-rodeo/) - FORT WORTH, Texas (Jan. 31, 2013) — Rodeo fans at the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum got to see the best tie-down roping run at the so far at this year’s Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Cimarron Boardman from Stephenville, Texas, roped and tied his calf in 7.5 seconds to take the lead in the - [Defending Champion Piaget Rally Falls Short, Loses Its Ylvisaker Cup Opener; Audi Plays Friday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/defending-champion-piaget-rally-falls-short-loses-its-ylvisaker-cup-opener-audi-plays-friday/) - WELLINGTON, FL - January 31, 2013 - Defending champion Piaget staged a furious second half rally but fell short and lost its Ylvisaker Cup opener to Coca-Cola, 15-11, on a brisk Thursday morning at Jan Pamela South Field.After leading 2-0 early in the first chukker, Piaget was outscored 7-2 in the second and third chukkers and trailed 10-4 - [PRCA Weekly Press Release - Feb. 4, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-feb-4-2013/) - 1. Soon-to-be father earns big check in Rapid City RAPID CITY, S.D. – There’s nothing like an expanding family to inspire a guy to dig a little deeper. Bareback rider Mac Erickson can tell you a little bit about that after coming out of nowhere on Feb. 2 to win the bareback riding on the - [Team Purina USA Starts Weekly Practices for The Challenge of The Americas Freestyle Quadrille](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/team-purina-usa-starts-weekly-practices-for-the-challenge-of-the-americas-freestyle-quadrille/) - Wellington, FL-February 5, 2013-Team Purina USA for The Challenge of The Americas spends several hours every week at Betsy Juliano's dressage facility, Havensafe Farm, practicing to unveil their unique quadrille freestyle at The Challenge, an event raising funds for breast cancer research. The U.S. dream team, sponsored by Purina and made up of dressage superstars - [Get Your Entries In For The Ridge at Wellington $15,000 Invitational Friday Grand Prix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/get-your-entries-in-for-the-ridge-at-wellington-15000-invitational-friday-grand-prix/) - Wellington, FL - February 6, 2013 - Time is running out to get your entries in for the fifth Grand Prix of The Ridge at Wellington Invitational Grand Prix this Friday. This event has become a highlight of the show jumping season with over 40 entries contending for the top honors in the past weeks. To avoid - [2013 ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARD EVENTS ANNOUNCED!](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2013-academy-of-country-music-award-events-announced/) - ENCINO, CA (January 8, 2013) – Superstars Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will co-host Country Music’s Party of the Year®, the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music’s best and introducing the industry’s hottest emerging talent, broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 7th, 2013 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS - [ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW’S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT TO BE TAPED MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/acm-presents-tim-mcgraws-superstar-summer-night-to-be-taped-monday-april-8-2013/) - Encino, CA (January 23, 2013) –The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions have announced they will tape an all-star concert special, ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT, on Monday, April 8, 2013 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be broadcast at a later date on the CBS Television Network. Fifteen time ACM Award winner, - [Carrie Underwood Joins Tickets-for-Charity® to Give Fans Great Tickets for Great Causes on Tour](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/carrie-underwood-joins-tickets-for-charity-to-give-fans-great-tickets-for-great-causes-on-tour/) - Carrie Underwood is teaming up with Tickets-for-Charity.com® to offer fans some of the best seats in the house on her Blown Away Tour while also benefiting the ACM Lifting Lives® and the C.A.T.S. Foundation atwww.TicketsforCharity.com/ACMLiftingLives. Carrie joins artists like Zac Brown Band, Brad Paisley and Toby Keith in this exciting program that gives fans access to terrific - [Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo winding down](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fort-worth-stock-show-rodeo-winding-down/) - FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 6, 2013) — With just five more performances left before the championship finals at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo contestants are either making plans to come back here or headed to other rodeos. Jared Smith, from Cross Plains, Texas, is one of those contestants. He moved into a tie for - [Olympian Adrienne Lyle Awarded Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize $25,000 Grant Funds European Training with Klaus Balkenhol](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/olympian-adrienne-lyle-awarded-carol-lavell-advanced-dressage-prize-25000-grant-funds-european-training-with-klaus-balkenhol/) - Wellington, FL-February 7, 2013-U.S Olympic athletes Adrienne Lyle and Wizard will travel to Europe this summer to train with the legendary Klaus Balkenhol, thanks to a $25,000 Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize awarded by The Dressage Foundation. Lavell, along with her friends and family, initially funded the prize in remembrance of her parents, May and - [High scores and fast times set pace at San Antonio Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/high-scores-and-fast-times-set-pace-at-san-antonio-rodeo/) - SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Feb. 7, 2013) --- If the first performance of the San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo is any indication, fans at the AT&T Center are in for a big treat. The night started out with three-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier Matt Bright from Azle, Texas, winning the bareback riding. Bright rode Cervi - [FEI Children’s International Classics Final - Mexico’s Juan Pablo Gaspar and Puertas Blue Dream take gold](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fei-childrens-international-classics-final-mexicos-juan-pablo-gaspar-and-puertas-blue-dream-take-gold/) - The magical town of Valle de Bravo, located on the shore of Lake Avándaro and over 150km southwest of Mexico City, played host to the FEI Children’s International Classics Final last week (3 February). A total of 32 young athletes from 14 nations battled it out at the Rancho Avándaro Country Club, where Mexico’s Juan - [Momentum serves San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo contestants well](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/momentum-serves-san-antonio-stock-show-rodeo-contestants-well/) - SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Feb.8, 2013) --- Several contestants that were successful in the first round of competition at the San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo are using that momentum to their advantage. Contestants get a fresh start here at each performance with the money they accumulate measuring their success. At the top of the leaderboard so - [Audi Routs Faraway, 11-3, For Key Ylvisaker Cup Victory](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/audi-routs-faraway-11-3-for-key-ylvisaker-cup-victory/) - WELLINGTON, FL - February 8, 2013- Audi played its finest game of the high goal season Thursday to remain in contention for the Ylvisaker Cup at International Polo Club Palm Beach. Behind a total team effort and ball-hawking defense, Audi scored a convincing 11-3 victory to eliminate Faraway in the tournament and continue its quest - [San Antonio Rodeo pays off for New Mexico barrel racers](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/san-antonio-rodeo-pays-off-for-new-mexico-barrel-racers/) - SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Feb.9, 2013) -- It was a great day for barrel racers at the San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo on Saturday. At the matinee performance, a new arena record was set by Sydni Blanchard from Albuquerque with a 13.68-second run. That earned Blanchard $1,965 and gave her enough money to finish in second - [$200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational: Who Qualifies?](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/200000-gene-mische-american-invitational-who-qualifies/) - Tampa, FL - February 11, 2013 -The 41st $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm, will take place this year on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium. America's "Super Bowl of Show Jumping," is a historic event, which brings together the top horse and rider combinations in the world. Invitations - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- February 11, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-february-11-2013/) - Field vs. Feild: It’s no contest FORT WORTH, Texas – It’s just about at the point where taking the bareback riding field to beat Kaycee Feild in the Will Rogers Coliseum is a fool’s bet. The two-time reigning world champion has won the Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo three of the last four years with - [Kendra Dickson Wins $5,000 Jerry Ann Taylor Best Dressed Award at World’s Original Indoor Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kendra-dickson-wins-5000-jerry-ann-taylor-best-dressed-award-at-worlds-original-indoor-rodeo/) - FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 9, 2013)— Kendra Dickson of Aubrey, Texas, won the $5,000 Jerry Ann Taylor Best Dressed Award at the final championship round at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on Saturday, February 9. The award was more than first place winnings in any of the three rounds of barrel racing. The - [Keeneland Will Raise Purses for Spring Meeting](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-will-raise-purses-for-spring-meeting/) - LEXINGTON, KY (February 12, 2013) – Keeneland will increase purses for overnight (non-stakes) races for the upcoming 2013 spring race meeting—highlighted by notable increases for maiden and allowance races for horses three-year-olds and up. The minimum purses for maiden and allowance races for three-year-olds and older will increase to $58,000 while those same purses for two-year-olds will increase - [Piaget's Miguel Astrada, Sapo Caset; Audi's Gonzalito Pieres Will Compete Saturday In Outback 40-Goal Challenge Game](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/piagets-miguel-astrada-sapo-caset-audis-gonzalito-pieres-will-compete-saturday-in-outback-40-goal-challenge-game/) - WELLINGTON, FL-February 12, 2013---Grand Champions Polo Club-based pro teams Audi and Piaget will be well-represented on Saturday in the Outback 40-Goal Challenge Game at International Polo Club Palm Beach. Eight 10-goal players will compete for Equus & Co. and EFG Bank in the annual game that benefits the Polo Players Support Group, a non-profit organization - [BOOK REVIEW HEADS SHORT FIELD IN GRADE II SANTA MARIA , BAFFERT & BEJARANO AGAIN JOIN FORCES; HOLLENDORFER REPRESENTED BY THREESOME](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/book-review-heads-short-field-in-grade-ii-santa-maria-baffert-hollendorfer-represented-by-threesome/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Feb. 13, 2013)—A winner of the Grade I La Brea Stakes going seven furlongs on Dec. 26, Book Review was then a sharp second in the Grade II La Canada Stakes going a mile and a sixteenth on Jan. 20, and she’ll try that distance again on Saturday as she heads a - [Bareback rider and tie-down roper having success at San Antonio Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/bareback-rider-and-tie-down-roper-having-success-at-san-antonio-rodeo/) - SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Feb. 13, 2013) – J.R. Vezain from Cowley, Wyo., and Sterling Smith are the most successful contestants in bracket three at the San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo and even though they come from different ends of the arena, the duo have a lot in common. They each have earned $3,930 for first - [NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® AWARDS COUNTRY MUSIC’S PARTY OF THE YEAR®](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/nominations-announced-for-the-48th-annual-academy-of-country-music-awards-country-musics-party-of-the-year/) - ENCINO, CA (February 13, 2013) – Nominations were announced today for the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS­, a star-studded event honoring country music’s best and introducing the industry’s hottest emerging talent. Produced for television by dick clark productions, the ACM Awards will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas onSunday, - [CURVY CAT IS ALL HEART ON VALENTINE’S DAY, TAKES $60,000 DEER CREEK PURSE AT SANTA ANITA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/curvy-cat-is-all-heart-on-valentines-day-takes-60000-deer-creek-purse-at-santa-anita/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Feb. 14, 2013)—Curvy Cat, ridden by Joe Talamo, outgamed 3-2 favorite Best Present Ever in deep stretch to take Thursday’s $60,000 Deer Creek Purse, winning the second-condition allowance for older fillies and mares by a neck while covering 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course in 1:12.52. Scratched by - [Steer Wrestling record set again at San Antonio Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/steer-wrestling-record-set-again-at-san-antonio-rodeo/) - SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Feb. 14, 2013) – Beau Clark was real happy when he tied for the arena record at the San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo two nights ago. That record didn’t last long. The Montana native stopped the clock in 3.2 seconds in the first round of bracket three in the AT&T Center to - [BAFFERT, FLORES TAKE STEP DOWN DERBY TRAIL AS SHAKIN IT UP STEPS UP TO WIN GRADE II SAN VICENTE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/baffert-flores-take-step-down-derby-trail-as-shakin-it-up-steps-up-to-win-grade-ii-san-vicente/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (AP) _ There's just no pinning Bob Baffert down on his large contingent of Triple Crown candidates. The Hall of Fame trainer saw what some more of his 3-year-olds could do Sunday, when Shakin It Up won the $150,000 San Vicente Stakes by a length to give Baffert his eighth victory in the sprint - [MIZDIRECTION MAKES LEAD AND IS RESOLUTE IN THE DRIVE, WINS GRADE II BUENA VISTA BY 2 ¼ LENGTHS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mizdirection-makes-lead-and-is-resolute-in-the-drive-wins-grade-ii-buena-vista-by-2-¼-lengths/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Feb. 18, 2013)—Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint Champ Mizdirection, who came off a facile win in the Grade II Monrovia Stakes on Jan. 6 and who hadn’t run a mile since winning at Del Mar on Aug. 19, 2011, stretched out in style under Mike Smith Monday at Santa Anita, winning the Grade - [Audi Defeats Villa del Lago, 14-9, To Advance Into Ylvisaker Cup Semifinals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/audi-defeats-villa-del-lago-14-9-to-advance-into-ylvisaker-cup-semifinals/) - WELLINGTON, FL-February 18, 2013 - With a balanced second-half attack, Audi mounted an impressive comeback to defeat Villa del Lago, 14-9, and advance into Wednesday's Ylvisaker Cup semifinals at International Polo Club Palm Beach. In Wednesday's semifinals, Grand Champions Polo Club-based Audi (3-1) will meet Lucchese, 12-11, winners over defending champion Piaget at 3 p.m. In the - [ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® WELCOMES WILL HOGE FOR A VISIT](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/academy-of-country-music-welcomes-will-hoge-for-a-visit/) - Encino, CA (February 18, 2013) – The Academy of Country Music welcomed singer-songwriter and first time ACM nomineeWill Hoge to the office while he was in Los Angeles last week. While at the Academy he performed “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” a song which earned Hoge his first ACM nomination as composer in the Song of the Year - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- Feb. 19, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-feb-19-2013/) - 1. Woolsey regains elite form at Seminole Classic OKEECHOBEE, Fla. – From Steve Woolsey’s point of view, drawing Robinson Pro Rodeo’s I’m Back could be taken as a good omen on a couple of scores. For openers, the bull had just a day earlier taken Clint Craig to a win at the Brighton Field - [SAHARA SKY BIDS FOR TWO IN A ROW IN SATURDAY’S GRADE II SAN CARLOS , THE LUMBER GUY OUT TO ATONE FOR OPENING DAY FLOP IN MALIBU, AS EIGHT GO SEVEN PANELS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/sahara-sky-bids-for-two-in-a-row-in-saturdays-grade-ii-san-carlos-the-lumber-guy-out-to-atone-for-opening-day-flop-in-malibu-as-eight-go-seven-panels/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Feb. 20, 2013)—Sahara Sky, a longshot winner of the Grade II Palos Verdes Stakes going six furlongs on Jan. 19, will stretch out an eighth of a mile on Saturday and he ranks prominently among a field of eight talented sprinters set to contest Santa Anita’s Grade II, $200,000 San Carlos Stakes at seven - [Rick and Trevor Steed Performing Dueling Reined Cow Horse Exhibition at The Challenge of the Americas](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/rick-and-trevor-steed-performing-dueling-reined-cow-horse-exhibition-at-the-challenge-of-the-americas/) - Wellington, FL-February 20, 2013-Reined cow horse champions Rick Steed and his brother Trevor will perform a dueling reined cow horse exhibition at The Challenge of the Americas, Saturday, March 9 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center where the two will try to outdo each other with spins, stops and slides. The Challenge of the Americas - [Victory looking good for Blanchard at San Antonio Rodeo.](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/victory-looking-good-for-blanchard-at-san-antonio-rodeo/) - SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Feb. 20, 2013) – If Sydni Blanchard and her horse Victory keep up the pace that they started in the third round of bracket 1 and continued through the semi-finals, victory is in their future at the San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo. Blanchard, from Albuquerque, N.M., and Victory set a new arena - [THE BAND PERRY AND DIERKS BENTLEY TO HEADLINE ACM PARTY FOR A CAUSE FESTIVAL A 2-DAY OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PHILANTHROPY WILL BE HOSTED BY OUTNUMBER HUNGER ON APRIL 5TH & KIX BROOKS ON APRIL 6TH AT THE ORLEANS ARENA IN LAS VEGAS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-band-perry-and-dierks-bentley-to-headline-acm-party-for-a-cause-festival-a-2-day-outdoor-music-festival-with-an-emphasis-on-philanthropy-will-be-hosted-by-outnumber-hunger-on-april-5th-kix-brook/) - Encino, CA (February 21, 2013) – The Academy of Country Music announces the addition of ACM Party for a Cause Festival, a 2-day outdoor music festival during The Week Vegas Goes Country® leading up to the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS on April 7, 2013. The ACM Party for a Cause Festival features a line-up of performances by - [“Texas-sized” $100,000 purse for World’s best bull riders; PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour returns to San Antonio on Feb. 23](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/texas-sized-100000-purse-for-worlds-best-bull-riders-prca-xtreme-bulls-tour-returns-to-san-antonio-on-feb-23/) - SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo will offer a record $100,000 purse on Sat., Feb. 23 when the PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour comes to Texas. The San Antonio Xtreme Bulls event always attracts ProRodeo’s best bull riders – and it figures to be something of an extreme “grudge match” with such big money - [SAHARA SKY WINS GRADE II SAN CARLOS FROM OFF PACE, TALAMO GUIDES HIM TO SECOND STRAIGHT VICTORY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/sahara-sky-wins-grade-ii-san-carlos-from-off-pace-talamo-guides-him-to-second-straight-victory/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Feb. 23, 2013)—With a blistering early pace to take advantage of, Sahara Sky, with Joe Talamo up, came roaring from far off the pace to take Saturday’s Grade II, $200,000 San Carlos Stakes by three quarters of a length, covering seven furlongs in 1:21.28. As Comma to the Top and Justin - [Colorado’s Koschel cashes in at San Antonio Xtreme Bulls](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/colorados-koschel-cashes-in-at-san-antonio-xtreme-bulls/) - SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Feb. 23 -- The San Antonio Xtreme Bulls has long been one of the most prestigious wins on tour for a bull rider. This year was no exception with a record $100,000 purse and 50 of the best bull riders in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. And, it just might have - [AIN’T NO OTHER ADDS BLINKERS AND ROLLS TO VICTORY WITH BEJARANO IN $100,000 SENSATIONAL STAR STAKES, TOMMY TOWN HOMEBRED TRAINED BY HOLLENDORFER](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/aint-no-other-adds-blinkers-and-rolls-to-victory-with-bejarano-in-100000-sensational-star-stakes-tommy-town-homebred-trained-by-hollendorfer/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Feb. 24, 2013)—Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, fresh off victory in Saturday’s Grade II San Carlos Stakes, fitted veteran gelding Ain’t No Other with blinkers for the first time and the result was a three quarter length victory in Sunday’s $100,000 Sensational Stakes for older horses bred in California at 6 ½ furlongs - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- Feb. 25, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-feb-25-2013/) - SAN ANTONIO, Texas – E.J. Roberts may be from Dallas, but he made San Antonio his home this month. Just 275 miles from his house, Roberts beat a stacked field of tie-down ropers to win a buckle from the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, a Wrangler Million Dollar Gold Tour event, presented by Justin - [Coca-Cola Defeats Audi In Overtime To Win Ylvisaker Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/coca-cola-defeats-audi-in-overtime-to-win-ylvisaker-cup/) - WELLINGTON, FL-February 25, 2013---Making its second consecutive championship final appearance, Audi lost a heartbreaking 9-8 overtime decision to Coca-Cola in the Ylvisaker Cup final Sunday at International Polo Club Palm Beach. The victory avenged Coca-Cola's loss to Audi in last year's semifinals knocking them out of the tournament. The fast-paced, emotionally-charged game was physical and - [The Ridge at Wellington's $175,000 1.40m Invitational Grand Prix Series Sets the Standard and Welcomes a Bright Future for Wellington's Equestrians](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-ridge-at-wellingtons-175000-1-40m-invitational-grand-prix-series-sets-the-standard-and-welcomes-a-bright-future-for-wellingtons-equestrians/) - Wellington, FL - February 26, 2013 - The Ridge at Wellington's $175,000 1.40m Invitational Grand Prix Series has quickly established itself as a key addition to the winter show jumping circuit in Wellington. In its debut season, the series of weekly $15,000 Grand Prix classes has exceeded its organizers' expectations, drawing praise from the numerous top - [CODY ALAN WINS NATIONAL ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/cody-alan-wins-national-on-air-personality-of-the-year/) - ENCINO, CA (February 27, 2013) – Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing the full list of radio award winners that will not be televised due to time constraints during the live telecast of the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. This is the second ACM National On-Air Personality of the Year Award win for - [CLASSY WILLYCONKER TAKES GRASSY WRIGHTWOOD PURSE WITH GOMEZ UP, IRISH-BRED WINS BY 1 ¾ LENGTHS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/classy-willyconker-takes-grassy-wrightwood-purse-with-gomez-up-irish-bred-wins-by-1-¾-lengths/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (Feb. 28, 2013)—Irish-bred Willyconker displayed a tangible turn of foot when challenged and won Thursday’s $65,000 Wrightwood Purse at Santa Anita by 1 ¾ lengths under Garrett Gomez, getting one mile on turf in 1:33.44. A winner of the Grade I Frank E. Kilroe Mile (turf) a year ago, the 6-year-old - [Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W Draws Competitive Field of Olympians](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/palm-beach-dressage-derby-cdi-w-draws-competitive-field-of-olympians/) - Wellington, FL - February 28, 2013 - The prestigious Palm Beach Dressage Derby consistently attracts top dressage riders from around the world, and its 2013 edition is no exception. The 30th year of the Dressage Derby, held Feb. 28-Mar. 3 at Equestrian Estates in Loxahatchee as part of International Horse Sport Palm Beach's winter series, has drawn an - [SURFCUP, BEJARANO TAKE $58,000 RANCHO PALOS VERDES PURSE, SON OF TOP STALLION UNUSUAL HEAT WINS VIA STALKING TRIP](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/surfcup-bejarano-take-58000-rancho-palos-verdes-purse-son-of-top-stallion-unusual-heat-wins-via-stalking-trip/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (March 1, 2013)—Third in the Cal Breeders Champion Stakes going one mile on a wet fast main track on Jan. 26, Surfcup returned to the turf on Friday and the result was a facile 1 ¾ length win going one mile in Santa Anita’s $58,000 Rancho Palos Verdes Purse for 3-year-olds bred in California. - [Iroquois Steeplechase Names Lee Baskerville 2013 Featured Artist](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/iroquois-steeplechase-names-lee-baskerville-2013-featured-artist/) - NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 1, 2013 – The Iroquois Steeplechase, set for May 11, 2013, announces Lee Baskerville as the Featured Artist for the 72nd running. “When you see his work, it’s obvious that Lee has an eye for life’s beauty,” said Dwight Hall, chairman of the Iroquois Steeplechase Race Committee. “Baskerville paints real scenes from a - [Trigger and Other EQUINE SUPERSTARS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/trigger-and-other-equine-superstars/) - Roy Rogers has known the joy of a good wife, a happy family, and a wonderful career as King of the Cowboys. He also owned a horse named Trigger, the most famous movie animal of all time, and Roy loved Trigger as much as any man can love a horse. “His sire was a racehorse,” - [GAME ON DUDE MAKES LEAD & NEVER LOOKS BACK, WINS SECOND BIG ’CAP BY BIGGEST MARGIN EVER—7 ¾ LENGTHS BEFORE ON-TRACK CROWD OF 26,901](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2596/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (March 2, 2013)—Before an on-track crowd of 26,901 and in a performance for the ages, 6-5 favorite Game On Dude went gate to wire to win Saturday’s Grade I, $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap by a record 7 ¾ lengths under Mike Smith, vanquishing eight rivals in 2:00.14 while becoming only the third - [SUGGESTIVE BOY ALL HEART IN WINNING GRADE I KILROE MILE BY A NOSE UNDER TALAMO AS HALL OF FAMER McANALLY GETS 700TH WIN AT SANTA ANITA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/suggestive-boy-all-heart-in-winning-grade-i-kilroe-mile-by-a-nose-under-talamo-as-hall-of-famer-mcanally-gets-700th-win-at-santa-anita/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (March 2, 2013)—In a desperate finish, Argentine-bred Suggestive Boy, ridden by Joe Talamo, held off the late charge of Silentio and Rafael Bejarano to win Saturday’s Grade I, $300,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (turf) by a nose, providing Hall of Fame trainer Ron McAnally with his 700th career win at Santa Anita while - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- March 4, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-march-4-2013/) - 1. Masters to undergo knee surgery, out 6-8 months Two-time and reigning World Champion Team Roper Chad Masters injured his left knee March 1 while steer wrestling at the Timed Event Championship of the World in Guthrie, Okla., and will be out 6-8 months. Masters will undergo surgery March 5 in Dallas to repair - [Sons of the Wind Farm Announces 2013 Tour Dates](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/sons-of-the-wind-farm-announces-2013-tour-dates/) - Merrimac, MA - March 5, 2013 - Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Arts will be showcasing the talent of their Lusitano mounts throughout the country during the month of April at multiple events. In additional to conducting informational clinics, Sons of the Wind will be performing a Quadrille and athletic movements including Airs Above - [The 30th Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W Delights Competitors and Crowd](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-30th-palm-beach-dressage-derby-cdi-w-delights-competitors-and-crowd/) - Loxahatchee, FL - March 5, 2013 - Sunny skies, a convivial atmosphere and top-notch dressage performance highlighted the 30th anniversary of the Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W February 28-March 3. Seasoned international competitors and young rising stars alike came out to vie for victory at the historic event. An enthusiastic crowd came out to cheer riders - [LUKE BRYAN, KELLY CLARKSON, HUNTER HAYES, MIRANDA LAMBERT, BLAKE SHELTON, GEORGE STRAIT AND THE BAND PERRY TO PERFORM AT THE 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/luke-bryan-kelly-clarkson-hunter-hayes-miranda-lambert-blake-shelton-george-strait-and-the-band-perry-to-perform-at-the-48th-annual-academy-of-country-music-awards/) - ENCINO, CA (March 6, 2013) – The Academy of Country Music announced today that Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, Hunter Hayes, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, George Strait and The Band Perry are scheduled to perform as part of the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. This is the first round of artists announced as performers on this year’s broadcast. The ceremony, which - [Salute to Driving Goes Off Without a Hitch, Raising Funds for USET Foundation](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/salute-to-driving-goes-off-without-a-hitch-raising-funds-for-uset-foundation/) - Windsor, SC - March 6, 2013 - For the third year in a row, the Salute to Driving weekend, held in Windsor, SC, March 1-3, 2013, featured a beautiful dinner and auction, multiple driving clinics and a Combined Test Competition, all for the benefit of the United States Equestrian Team Foundation and the United States Equestrian - [Top Call Farm and Greg Crolick Dominate Professional Hunters at HITS Ocala](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/top-call-farm-and-greg-crolick-dominate-professional-hunters-at-hits-ocala/) - Ocala, FL - March 6, 2013- The 2013 show season has been very successful for the horses and riders at Top Call Farm, resulting in multiple championship and reserve championship wins at HITS Ocala and the Winter Equestrian Festival. Based out of Bloomfield Hills, MI, Top Call Farm is a full service hunter/jumper facility that travels - [Happy Endings Farm's Rising Stars Top Hunter and Equitation Divisions During WEF 8](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/happy-endings-farms-rising-stars-top-hunter-and-equitation-divisions-during-wef-8/) - Wellington, FL - March 7, 2013 - Mark Leone trotted his way to impressive placings in the Short Stirrup division during week six of the Winter Equestrian Festival. Now just three short weeks later, under the tutelage of Linda Smith-Faver at Happy Endings Farm, Leone has quickly jumped his way up the divisions to be a - [Audi Wins Sudden Death Thriller In USPA Piaget Gold Cup Opener Over Zorzal, 8-7](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/audi-wins-sudden-death-thriller-in-uspa-piaget-gold-cup-opener-over-zorzal-8-7/) - WELLINGTON, FL-March 7, 2013 - In a textbook polo finish, 10-goaler Gonzalito Pieres took the knock-in and drove to the other end of field to score the winning goal and lead Audi to a thrilling 8-7 sudden death victory over Zorzal on opening day of the USPA Piaget Gold Cup. Audi's Gonzalito Pieres taking control - [Merrill Lynch Team International Takes Home Quadrille Title at 2013 Challenge of the Americas Presented by SSG Gloves](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/merrill-lynch-team-international-takes-home-quadrille-title-at-2013-challenge-of-the-americas-presented-by-ssg-gloves/) - Wellington, FL - March 10, 2013 - Merrill Lynch Team International bested Purina Team USA in a thrilling battle for the title of quadrille champions at the 11th Challenge of the Americas Presented by SSG Gloves, held on Saturday evening at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. Spectators gathered to enjoy equestrian entertainment and support the - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- March 11, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-march-11-2013/) - Elbow surgery sidelines Teel for 2-3 months COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Sometimes life can be just a little bit too much like a roller coaster ride. Just one day removed from being honored with a banquet in his hometown of Kountze, Texas, reigning World Champion Bull Rider Cody Teel dislocated and shattered his left - [Audi Remains Undefeated, Knocks Off Alegria In USPA Piaget Gold Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/audi-remains-undefeated-knocks-off-alegria-in-uspa-piaget-gold-cup/) - WELLINGTON, FL-March 11, 2013---Audi, finding its championship form, put on a winning display of polo Sunday with a 13-7 victory over Alegria in the USPA Piaget Gold Cup at International Polo Club Palm Beach. The victory over the recently-crowned C.V. Whitney Cup champion was one of the most impressive of the 26-goal season for Audi - [Challenge of the Americas Gala Brings out the Stars to Benefit Breast Cancer Research Foundation](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/challenge-of-the-americas-gala-brings-out-the-stars-to-benefit-breast-cancer-research-foundation/) - Wellington, FL- March 11, 2013- The Jim Brandon Center Equestrian Center was draped in a hue of pink as the venue played host to the Challenge of the Americas, a benefit for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through partner Play for P.I.N.K. The event came back stronger than ever after a year's hiatus. Orchestrated by Mary - [PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour to "Rock on the River"](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-xtreme-bulls-tour-to-rock-on-the-river/) - FORT MOHAVE, Ariz. – The national PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour is ready to “rock on the river” at the 2nd Annual Fort Mojave Classic March 23-24 on the banks of the Colorado River. In a unique partnership with the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe, 70 of the world’s top bull riders will converge on the Mojave Crossing Event Center in - [FIFTY-THOUSAND DOLLARS IS WITHIN REACH FOR RodeoHouston® BP SUPER SERIES V CHAMPIONS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fifty-thousand-dollars-is-within-reach-for-rodeohouston-bp-super-series-v-champions/) - MARCH 12, 2013 — HOUSTON — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — As future cowboys and cowgirls and nearly 70,000 fans watched from the stands, RodeoHouston BP Super Series V competitors showed they have the edge and move forward to the Semifinals. Tonight’s winners are one step closer to winning the $50,000 and being named 2013 RodeoHoustonChampions. TIE-DOWN ROPING Six-time World - [PICK SIX CARRYOVER OF $94,395, TOTAL POOL ON THURSDAY SHOULD EXCEED $750,000](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/pick-six-carryover-of-94395-total-pool-on-thursday-should-exceed-750000/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (March 10, 2013)—Well beaten going 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf course on Feb. 10, the Richard Mandella-trained Rumor outran her 6-1 odds in Sunday’s Grade III, $100,000 Las Flores Stakes, besting 4-5 favorite Teddy’s Promise by a half length while covering 6 ½ furlongs in 1:15.44 on a spectacular sunny - [Solid Gold! USET Foundation Benefit at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/solid-gold-uset-foundation-benefit-at-palm-beach-international-equestrian-center/) - Wellington, FL - March 13, 2013 - Equestrian Sport Productions and Wellington Equestrian Partners are pleased to announce that they will host a USET Foundation Benefit on Friday, April 12, 2013, at 6:30 pm. Held in the Global Pavilion at The Stadium at PBIEC, home to the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), the benefit has the theme of - [FLIGHTY SCHIAPARELLI ADDS BLINKERS & MUFFS, TAKES $60,000 SAN MATEO PURSE AT 6 ½ FURLONGS DOWN HILLSIDE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/flighty-schiaparelli-adds-blinkers-muffs-takes-60000-san-mateo-purse-at-6-½-furlongs-down-hillside/) - ARCADIA, (March 14, 2013)—By Ghostzapper and out of the downhill turf sensation Cambiocorsa, Schiaparelli added blinkers and earmuffs and ran to her considerable potential Thursday, winning Santa Anita’s $60,000 San Mateo Purse by 3 ½ lengths under Joe Talamo while covering 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf course in 1:11.70. “She ran like - [Winners of the Ariat Intl. $5,000 "Win A Grant" Program Announced](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/winners-of-the-ariat-intl-5000-win-a-grant-program-announced/) - WESTPORT, CT - March 14, 2013 - The EQUUS Foundation established its Champions Equine Service program in partnership withAriat International to reward and stimulate volunteerism for equine charities. Established in 2012, over 2,000 individuals signed up over the course of the year to help support the over 600 equine organizations across the United States participating on - [COUNTRY SUPERSTARS DIERKS BENTLEY, KEITH URBAN, LADY ANTEBELLUM AND INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SENSATION PITBULL JOIN JASON ALDEAN, LUKE BRYAN, TAYLOR SWIFT AND NE-YO TO PERFORM AT ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/country-superstars-dierks-bentley-keith-urban-lady-antebellum-and-international-music-sensation-pitbull-join-jason-aldean-luke-bryan-taylor-swift-and-ne-yo-to-perform-at-acm-presents-tim-mcgraw/) - Encino, CA (March 14, 2013) – The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that Country Superstars Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum, along with International Music Sensation Pitbull have been added to the all-star lineup of artists scheduled to perform at the ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW’S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT, taping Monday, April 8, 2013 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in - [Land Rover Jacksonville to Sponsor New Southeast Medal Finals $25,000 Grand Prix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/land-rover-jacksonville-to-sponsor-new-southeast-medal-finals-25000-grand-prix/) - Jacksonville, FL- March 15, 2013- Land Rover Jacksonville is proud to sponsor the Second Annual Southeast Medal Finals September 19-23, 2013, at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center in Jacksonville, FL. According to Vice President and General Manager of the dealership Richard Mustafa, "Land Rover Jacksonville is excited to support the Southeast Medal Finals' second year. We - [Orchard Hill Defeats Piaget, 12-7, In USPA Piaget Gold Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/orchard-hill-defeats-piaget-12-7-in-uspa-piaget-gold-cup/) - WELLINGTON, FL-March 15, 2013---Orchard Hill took Piaget out of its game plan for a 6-1 lead after two chukkers and went on to defeat Piaget, 12-7, in the first of five USPA Piaget Gold Cup games Thursday at Isla Carroll West. It was a frustrating day for Piaget which tried to dig itself out of - [JOYFUL VICTORY & NAPRAVNIK CRUISE TO WIN GRADE I SANTA MARGARITA BY FOUR LENGTHS, LARRY JONES-TRAINED MARE BECOMES RACING’S NEWEST MILLIONAIRE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/joyful-victory-napravnik-cruise-to-win-grade-i-santa-margarita-by-four-lengths-larry-jones-trained-mare-becomes-racings-newest-millionaire/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (March 16, 2013)—With consummate ease at even money, Joyful Victory, with female sensation Rosie Napravnik aboard, became Thoroughbred racing’s newest millionaire as she cruised to a dominant gate to wire victory in Saturday’s Grade I, $300,000 Santa Margarita Stakes, winning by four lengths while covering 1 1/8 miles in 1:49.53. With - [KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION HONORS COMMISSIONER JESS R. SANTAMARIA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kids-cancer-foundation-honors-commissioner-jess-r-santamaria/) - Wellington, FL - March 16, 2013 -On Thursday, March 14, 2013, a large crowd of area dignitaries, community leaders, patients, their families and supporters attended an open house hosted by the Kids Cancer Foundation at their Cancer Center's new location in Royal Palm Beach. The Kids Cancer Foundation is a local charity whose mission is to - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- March 18, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-march-18-2013/) - MERCEDES, Texas – Logan Gledhill doesn’t see himself in a head-to-head battle with his old college rodeo buddies Jason Thomas and Kody Dollery. He’s just glad to be back in the Rookie of the Year conversation with them after a March 16 victory at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo. Gledhill, a - [Piaget Makeshift Lineup Nearly Knocks Off ERG; Now Preparing Horses For U.S. Open](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/piaget-makeshift-lineup-nearly-knocks-off-erg-now-preparing-horses-for-u-s-open/) - WELLINGTON, FL-March 18, 2013---With one of its 10-goalers, Sapo Caset, home in bed with the flu, Piaget team captain Melissa Ganzi and coach Joey Casey put together a lineup that nearly knocked off ERG. Ganzi sat out the game to enable 5-goalers Juan Bollini and Lucas Lalor to make up for Caset's 10-goal rating. The - [International Horse Sport Champions Cup Last Chance for U.S. Pair to Qualify for World Cup Final](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/international-horse-sport-champions-cup-last-chance-for-u-s-pair-to-qualify-for-world-cup-final/) - Loxahatchee, FL - March 19, 2013 - Tina Konyot and Calecto V have competed lightly but successfully in South Florida this winter, and now their bid to compete in the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Final rests on their performance in the March 21-24 International Horse Sport Champions Cup CDI-W. The IHS Champions Cup, held at - [Houston livestock show and rodeo™ president resigns; accepts new position at texas A&m University](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo-president-resigns-accepts-new-position-at-texas-am-university/) - Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ president resigns; accepts new position at Texas A&m University — MARCH 20, 2013 — HOUSTON — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE —Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced today that the organization’s president and chief executive officer, Skip Wagner, has accepted a position as the president and CEO of the 12th Man - [Deeridge Farm Opens Gates to $24,750 Ridge at Wellington Invitational Grand Prix Finale](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/deeridge-farm-opens-gates-to-24750-ridge-at-wellington-invitational-grand-prix-finale/) - Wellington, FL ­- March 20, 2013 - The 2013 Winter Circuit has been riveting with exciting new jumper action lying outside of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. The Ridge at Wellington's $175,000 1.40m Invitational Grand Prix Series has complemented the Winter Equestrian Festival for 10 weeks, offering a variety of venues - [Three-time World Champion John Bowman heads 2013 ProRodeo Hall of Fame induction class](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/three-time-world-champion-john-bowman-heads-2013-prorodeo-hall-of-fame-induction-class/) - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The late John Bowman, a three-time world champion and a charter member of the Cowboys’ Turtle Association – he signed the original petition and carried card number 10 – heads the 2013 ProRodeo Hall of Fame induction class of five. Bowman is joined by the late 1962 Saddle Bronc Riding World - [GEORGE STRAIT & GARTH BROOKS TO PERFORM TOGETHER AS A TRIBUTE TO DICK CLARK AT THE 48TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/george-strait-garth-brooks-to-perform-together-as-a-tribute-to-dick-clark-at-the-48th-annual-academy-of-country-music-awards/) - ENCINO, CA (March 20, 2013) – The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that George Strait and Garth Brooks, the two most recent ACM Artist of the Decade Award recipients, will perform together for the first time in history to pay tribute to Dick Clark at the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF - [Hallway Feeds Renews Sponsorship of USHJA National Hunter Derby Series at Kentucky Horse Shows](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/hallway-feeds-renews-sponsorship-of-ushja-national-hunter-derby-series-at-kentucky-horse-shows/) - Lexington, KY - March 21, 2013 - The Kentucky Horse Shows are pleased to announce that the Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series will be returning for a second year to the Kentucky Horse Park. The seven-part series will feature a $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby throughout the spring and summer, and - [Happy Endings Farm Trots Away with Top Championships During WEF X](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/happy-endings-farm-trots-away-with-top-championships-during-wef-x/) - Wellington, FL - March 21, 2013 -Champlain Clementine's name may share the same first five letters of the word 'champion,' but her performances with Natalia Torano embody each and every part of the word. During Week Ten of the Winter Equestrian Festival, the pair trotted away with the championship tricolor in the Walk-Trot division. The - [Lorrie Browne Interiors Brings Eco-Friendly Design to Wellington Clients](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/lorrie-browne-interiors-brings-eco-friendly-design-to-wellington-clients/) - Wellington, FL - March 21, 2013 - Lorrie Browne, a Florida licensed interior designer, is also a Green Residential Expert specializing in design projects that bring energy-efficient, healthy and accessible elements together to produce stylish and livable interiors for her clients. "People who care deeply about animals naturally have concern for the environment, so it's - [Study Finds the Equestrian Industry Pours Over $110 Million into Colorado's Douglas and Elbert Counties](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/study-finds-the-equestrian-industry-pours-over-110-million-into-colorados-douglas-and-elbert-counties/) - Parker, Colorado - March 20, 2013- In January 2013, the results of a study providing a clearer snapshot of the economic impact of the horse industry in Douglas and Elbert counties in Colorado was released to the public. Summit Economics, LLC, a research and consulting service specializing in applied economics, public policy, municipal finance and - [New JustWorld Merchandise Combines Fashion, Function and Philanthropy](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/new-justworld-merchandise-combines-fashion-function-and-philanthropy/) - Wellington, FL - March 22, 2013 - Pilla Sport performance eyewear couples attractive eyewear with high functionality and durability to aid in athletes' performance, and now in conjunction with JustWorld International, the JustWorld Liberty model will also aid an important cause. The co-branding of the Pilla Sport JustWorld Liberty performance eyewear will assist in raising - [JASON ALDEAN, GUY CLARK, BLAKE SHELTON, KEITH WHITLEY, TOMMY WIGGINS, HANK WILLIAMS, THE JUDDS & LADY ANTEBELLUM ANNOUNCED AS OFF-CAMERA WINNERS FOR THE 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jason-aldean-guy-clark-blake-shelton-keith-whitley-tommy-wiggins-hank-williams-the-judds-lady-antebellum-announced-as-off-camera-winners-for-the-48th-annual-academy-of-country-music-awards/) - ENCINO, CA (March 22, 2013) – Today, the Academy of Country Music is announcing the winners of awards that will not be televised during the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, due to time constraints. The ceremony will be telecast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7, - [Teams Announced For Monday's Buzz Welker Memorial Tournament; White Knights Win Grand Champions Cup On Friday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/teams-announced-for-mondays-buzz-welker-memorial-tournament-white-knights-win-grand-champions-cup-on-friday/) - WELLINGTON, FL-March 23, 2013-A record 21 teams have been announced for Monday's Buzz Welker Memorial Tournament at Grand Champions Polo Club. Advanced players will compete first followed by intermediate and lower levels. There will also be a lead-line for young children to end the day. In the 2 p.m. opening game, Lechuza Caracas plays The - [SANTA ANITA JOCKEYS READY FOR "RACE WITHIN A RACE" ON SANTA ANITA DERBY DAY, APRIL 6](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/santa-anita-jockeys-ready-for-race-within-a-race-on-santa-anita-derby-day-april-6/) - SANTA ANITA JOCKEYS READY FOR "RACE WITHIN A RACE" ON SANTA ANITA DERBY DAY, APRIL 6--With the 19th annual Santa Anita Derby 5 Walk & Run set for Derby Day (Saturday, April 6, 2013) at The Great Race Place in Arcadia, CA, Santa Anita jockeys Jose Beitia, Victor Espinoza, David Flores, Alex Bisono, Alberto Delgado, - [LAUREL PARK CELEBRATES LEATHERBURY’S 80TH BIRTHDAY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/laurel-park-celebrates-leatherburys-80th-birthday/) - LAUREL, MD. 03-23-13---The Maryland Jockey Club celebrated the birthday of legendary trainer King Leatherbury, who turns 80 on Tuesday, March 26 with a presentation in the winners’ circle after the third race. All fans attending Laurel Saturday received a complimentary button and free birthday cupcakes. “It is a little embarrassing but I appreciate the tribute,” - [Young Horses Show Their Potential in Final Day at IHS Champions Cup CDI-W](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/young-horses-show-their-potential-in-final-day-at-ihs-champions-cup-cdi-w/) - Loxahatchee, FL - March 24, 2013 -The International Horse Sport Champions Cup CDI-W's Sunday class offerings attracted a number of promising young horses whose riders hoped to give them experience in preparation for a move up the ranks. Local and international competitors alike persevered through windy weather to put in strong performances at Equestrian Estates' - [CALIFORNIA-BRED TIZ FLIRTATIOUS ROARS HOME TO TAKE GRADE II SANTA ANA STAKES WITH LEPAROUX UP](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/california-bred-tiz-flirtatious-roars-home-to-take-grade-ii-santa-ana-stakes-with-leparoux-up/) - ARCADIA , Calif. (March 24, 2013)—California-bred Tiz Flirtatious became a graded stakes winner at Santa Anita on Sunday, as she flew home under Julien Leparoux to take the Grade II, $150,000 Santa Ana Stakes by one length over heavily favored Lady of Shamrock, getting 1 1/8 miles on turf in 1:46.62. Leparoux, who was - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- March 25, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-march-25-2013/) - AUSTIN, Texas – Already sort of an unofficial Wright brother, Brady Nicholes moved up into their peer group March 21 when he beat all five Wrights – and everybody else in the field – for the saddle bronc riding title at Rodeo Austin. Fourth after two rounds, Nicholes took control of this Wrangler Million Dollar - [IHS Champions Cup CDI-W Wrap-Up: Lars Petersen and Mariett Triumph in Both Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ihs-champions-cup-cdi-w-wrap-up-lars-petersen-and-mariett-triumph-in-both-grand-prix-and-grand-prix-freestyle/) - Loxahatchee, FL- March 25, 2013- Lars Petersen and Mariett put in top-notch performances at the March 21-24 International Horse Sport (IHS) Champions Cup to continue their winning streak. They delivered a one-two punch to pick up wins in the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle, repeating their results from the Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W two - [Grandma's Place Fundraiser Exceeds Great Expectations](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/grandmas-place-fundraiser-exceeds-great-expectations/) - Wellington, FL - March 25, 2013 - The sun setting over the International Polo Club, appeasing live music, sought after auction items and good company set the perfect stage for "An Evening of Great Expectations" Friday night. The fundraising event garnered tremendous support for Grandma's Place, an emergency foster shelter for children, and the mission and - [One - Two Finish in $10,000 USHJA Hunter Derby is Icing on Cake for Greg Crolick and Top Call Farm at HITS Ocala](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/one-two-finish-in-10000-ushja-hunter-derby-is-icing-on-cake-for-greg-crolick-and-top-call-farm-at-hits-ocala/) - Ocala, FL - March 25, 2013- A one - two finish in the $10,000 USHJA Hunter Derby put the perfect final exclamation points on an extremely successful winter show season for Greg Crolick and Top Call Farm. The blue ribbon in the derby earned aboard Carson and the red ribbon won with Grey Street added to - [$175,000 Ridge at Wellington Invitational Grand Prix Series Concludes With Marie Hecart and Lalique Sealing Finale Victory](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/175000-ridge-at-wellington-invitational-grand-prix-series-concludes-with-marie-hecart-and-lalique-sealing-finale-victory/) - Wellington, FL - March 23, 2013 - The morning fog cleared from the grass field at Deeridge Farm, welcoming Level 2 Jumpers to the $24,750 Ridge at Wellington Invitational Grand Prix Finale. After 10 weeks of heated competition, the $175,00 series came to a conclusion today, seeing 54 entrants tackle the 1.40m course. It was - [FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing: German riders make a winning start](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fei-nations-cup-eventing-german-riders-make-a-winning-start/) - The German team produced yet another excellent performance to score victory at Fontainebleau (FRA), the first leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing 2013, and seem to be carrying on their winning ways from last year, when they took four out of six competitions in the inaugural series. Team manager, Hans Melzer, had again fielded - [James Lala Training and Showing Quality Young Horses To Top Results](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/james-lala-training-and-showing-quality-young-horses-to-top-results/) - Wellington, FL- March 26, 2013- James Lala, owner and operator of Wellington Quarantine, LLC, is an accomplished rider and trainer, a unique benefit for importers of mares and stallions facing quarantine time. Each year more and more clients are turning to Lala to make the best use of their CEM quarantine time as an acclimation and - [Way Out West- Cowboy Sidekicks](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/way-out-west-cowboy-sidekicks/) - In Westerns, nearly every handsome hero needs a cantankerous old man as his companion (like Gabby Hayes). If not that, then a fat, silly one (like Smiley Burneette, or a dopey, well-meaning nic one (like Tonto);or one who limps (like Chester), or at least one who is always getting into a mess that the hero - [Way Out West- Singing Cowboy's](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/way-out-west-singing-cowboys/) - The idea of a singing cowboy anywhere other than in Nashville or a Hollywood movie seems at least a little farfetched, but in fact real cowboys did sing-maybe to calm down skittish cattle, but more likely to alleviate their boredom in the saddle and to romanticize their lives. Songs of the Cowboys, by Jack Thorp, - [Audi Opens 109th Maserati U.S. Open On Thursday; Piaget Plays Saturday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/audi-opens-109th-maserati-u-s-open-on-thursday-piaget-plays-saturday/) - WELLINGTON, FL-March 27, 2013---Audi and Piaget, both based at Grand Champions Polo Club, will begin play this week in the prestigious 109th annual Maserati U.S. Open at International Polo Club Palm Beach. Audi opens the tournament on Thursday at 2 p.m. against longtime rival Coca-Cola. Piaget plays Lechuza Caracas on Saturday, also at 2 p.m. Piaget, one - [HARD HITTING CHOSEN MIRACLE CUTS BACK IN DISTANCE AND WINS IMPRESSIVELY DOWN HILLSIDE TURF, SAN FRANCISCO MILE COULD BE NEXT](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/hard-hitting-chosen-miracle-cuts-back-in-distance-and-wins-impressively-down-hillside-turf-san-francisco-mile-could-be-next/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (March 28, 2013)—Hard hitting Chosen Miracle, who made the lead and tired late in the Grade II, one mile Arcadia Stakes Feb. 2, cut back in distance Thursday at Santa Anita and was an impressive 1 ¼ length winner coming the down the hillside turf course, covering 6 ½ furlongs in 1:12.03 as the 8-5 - [ROSENGOLD SITS SECOND EARLY AND FINISHES STRONG LATE TO WIN $70,000 PASADENA STAKES BY HALF LENGTH AT ONE MILE ON TURF](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/rosengold-sits-second-early-and-finishes-strong-late-to-win-70000-pasadena-stakes-by-half-length-at-one-mile-on-turf/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (March 29, 2013)—In his first try going a route of ground, 8-5 Rosenberg rated like a pro early and showed the heart of lion late, as he won Friday’s $70,000 Pasadena Stakes for 3-year-olds under Martin Garcia by a half length, covering one mile on - [LIAISON IMPRESSIVE OFF BENCH, WINS $70,000 SANTANA MILE BY HALF LENGTH UNDER GARCIA, FAVORED MIDNIGHT TRANSFER SECOND](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/liaison-impressive-off-bench-wins-70000-santana-mile-by-half-length-under-garcia-favored-midnight-transfer-second/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (March 31, 2013)—Idle since well beaten in the Grade I Travers Stakes at Saratoga Aug. 25, Liaison came back running in Sunday’s $70,000 Santana Mile, defeating favored Midnight Transfer by a half length while getting the distance in 1:36.36. Ridden by Martin Garcia, Liaison broke sharply from post position three and sat a - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- April 1, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-april-1-2013/) - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – As Kyle Lockett prepares to battle the best circuit cowboys in the country, he also has a duel looming in Oklahoma City. The California Circuit roper will compete in both team and tie-down roping at the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo April 4-6, but the side story is just as compelling. - [Iroquois Steeplechase Introducing the 2013 Child Ambassador: Maddie Wright](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/iroquois-steeplechase-introducing-the-2013-child-ambassador-maddie-wright/) - 2013 Child Ambassador Maddie Wright Murfreesboro native Madeline “Maddie” Wright is a kindergartener at Blackman Elementary. She enjoys many of the same things that any typical five-year-old would: painting pottery, going to the library and bookstore, attending Sunday School, taking gymnastic lessons, riding horses (the few times she’s been), loving animals of all kind (especially - [“GET YOUR PREAK ON” AT THE PIER CONCERT WITH PHIL VASSAR SET FOR SATURDAY, MAY 11](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/get-your-preak-on-at-the-pier-concert-with-phil-vassar-set-for-saturday-may-11/) - BALTIMORE, 04-02-13---The Maryland Jockey Club today announced Phil Vassar will headline a “Get Your Preak On” kickoff concert at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on Saturday, May 11. The 138thrunning of the Preakness Stakes (G1), the middle jewel of racing’s Triple Crown, will be held at historic Pimlico Race Course the following Saturday. Tickets will go on-sale Friday, - [Kentucky Downs to Return as Sponsor for 2013 Iroquois Steeplechase](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kentucky-downs-to-return-as-sponsor-for-2013-iroquois-steeplechase/) - Kentucky-based race course to sponsor The Guilford Dudley, Jr. Memorial Flat Race for fourth year NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 20, 2013 – Kentucky Downs, America’s only European-style race course, will return as a sponsor of the Iroquois Steeplechase, set for May 11, 2013. “Kentucky Downs started as a race course for steeplechasing, so it’s no surprise - [Palliative Care Program Chosen as Steeplechase Pediatrician’s Circle Beneficiary Donations accepted through April 15, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/palliative-care-program-chosen-as-steeplechase-pediatricians-circle-beneficiary-donations-accepted-through-april-15-2013/) - NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 2, 2013 — The Pediatrician’s Circle is an annual fundraising tradition involving two notable Nashville institutions: the Iroquois Steeplechase and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. This year their fundraising efforts will honor outstanding Middle Tennessee pediatricians and benefit the hospital’s Palliative Care Program. “The Palliative Care Program provides intensive symptom - [Matt Coppola Leads Tackeria To Inaugural USPA National Youth Polo Region 4 Tournament Title](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/matt-coppola-leads-tackeria-to-inaugural-uspa-national-youth-polo-region-4-tournament-title/) - Wellington, FL- April 2, 2013- Tackeria, led by the all-around play of Matt Coppola, defeated Far Niente, 4-3, to win the inaugural USPA National Youth Polo Region 4 Tournament Series opener Tuesday at Everglades Polo Club. With pinpoint passing from 16-year-old Juancito Bollini, the 18-year-old Coppola scored all four of his team's goals in the - [Women's Championship Tournament Begins Thursday At Grand Champions Polo Club](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/womens-championship-tournament-begins-thursday-at-grand-champions-polo-club/) - Wellington, FL- April 3, 2013- The eighth annual Women's Championship Tournament, the only women's polo event-of-its-kind in the world, gets underway Thursday with three playoff-matches at Grand Champions Polo Club. Play-off matches will be held at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. The women's field for the 3-6 goal features defending champion Goose Creek - [Nordic Light Farm Wraps Up Successful Circuit at Winter Equestrian Festival](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/nordic-light-farm-wraps-up-successful-circuit-at-winter-equestrian-festival/) - Wellington, FL - April 4, 2013 - Nordic Lights Farm and Eirin Bruheim wrapped up the last two weeks of the Winter Equestrian Festival with style. Bruheim has continued to shine throughout the circuit, working with new horses and representing her home country of Norway. The final weeks of the circuit were just as successful, as Bruheim - [Fans Can Follow Keeneland Racing Via TV, Radio and Online Toyota Blue Grass broadcast live on NBC; daily race coverage on TVG, Keeneland.com](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fans-can-follow-keeneland-racing-via-tv-radio-and-online-toyota-blue-grass-broadcast-live-on-nbc-daily-race-coverage-on-tvg-keeneland-com/) - LEXINGTON, KY (April 4, 2013) – The 89th running of the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland on April 13 will be broadcast live on NBC as part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby series, which is spotlighting six major prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1). The - [2013 Iroquois Steeplechase Spring Luncheon at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2013-iroquois-steeplechase-spring-luncheon-at-monroe-carell-jr-childrens-hospital-at-vanderbilt/) - Nashville, TN - April 3 - The 2013 Iroquois Steeplechase Spring Luncheon was held at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN. The luncheon kicks off the events surrounding the Iroquois Steeplechase that will take place on Saturday, May 11. Maddie Wright Our hearts were stolen by the 2013 Child Ambassador, Maddie - [Celebrate Spring! 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Six highly-skilled teams competed in two 0-2 goal games and one 3-6 goal game in front of a large crowd. Defending champion Goose Creek, led by Maureen Brennan, - [I DAZZLE TACKLES ODDS-ON FAVORITE AROUND FAR TURN AND POWERS TO NECK VICTORY IN $75,000 AMERICAN BEAUTY STAKES AS SADLER RUNS 1-2-3](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/i-dazzle-tackles-odds-on-favorite-around-far-turn-and-powers-to-neck-victory-in-75000-american-beauty-stakes-as-sadler-runs-1-2-3/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (April 7, 2013)—In her first start for trainer John Sadler, Louisiana-bred I Dazzle, with Rafael Bejarano up, tackled 1-2 favorite In the Stars approaching the five-sixteenth pole and held on to win Sunday’s $75,000 American Beauty Stakes by a neck, getting one mile on turf in 1:33.42, as Sadler’s runners finished one-two-three in - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- April 8, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-april-8-2013/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – Shane Erickson showed up at the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo as a bit of an unknown quantity. That’s no longer the case. The Columbia River Circuit cowboy stood tall when the spotlight shined brightest and walked off with all-around honors, the team roping title (with Jade Corkill) and a prize - [Mason Phelps and Jennifer Benoit Featured in Dressage Pas de Deux Exhibition at Fourth Annual International Gay Polo Tournament](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mason-phelps-and-jennifer-benoit-featured-in-dressage-pas-de-deux-exhibition-at-fourth-annual-international-gay-polo-tournament/) - Wellington, FL- April 10, 2013 - Mason Phelps, an Olympic athlete in Three-Day Eventing from the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games, will join Jennifer Benoit, a United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist, in a disco-themed dressage pas de deux at the Fourth Annual International Gay Polo Tournament, Saturday, April 13. The pair - [Louise Serio and Derbydown Lead the Way During 2013 Winter Equestrian Festival](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/louise-serio-and-derbydown-lead-the-way-during-2013-winter-equestrian-festival/) - Wellington, FL- April 10, 2013- Throughout the twelve weeks of competition at the Winter Equestrian Festival, Louise Serio and her horses and riders have been extremely successful in the show ring. Serio and her riders have earned multiple championship honors, including the Performance 3'6" Working Hunter Reserve Circuit Championship with Bryan Baldwin's Castle Rock. Serio showed - [TOP KISSER IS TOP SHELF IN $58,000 HESPERIA PURSE, WINS BY ONE LENGTH WITH BEJARANO UP FOR HOLLENDORFER—AGAIN](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/top-kisser-is-top-shelf-in-58000-hesperia-purse-wins-by-one-length-with-bejarano-up-for-hollendorfer-again/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (April 11, 2013)—With the self-effacing cool of the late Bill Shoemaker, leading rider Rafael Bejarano picked up his fourth win of the day as he guided 9-5 favorite Top Kisser to an uneventful one length win in Thursday’s $58,000 Hesperia Purse, covering one mile on turf in 1:34.72 as he rang up his - [JustWorld Fulfills Dreams As Children Compete in Horseless Horse Show at 2013 Gene Mische American Invitational](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/justworld-fulfills-dreams-as-children-compete-in-horseless-horse-show-at-2013-gene-mische-american-invitational/) - Tampa, FL - April 11, 2013 - Young competitors lined up along the side of the grass fields outside of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, for the $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm, on Saturday, April 6, 2013. The stakes were high as they showed over beautifully decorated fences, but the irony - [Globe-Trotters Silvia Rizzo and Donnerbube 2 Compete on the World Stage](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/globe-trotters-silvia-rizzo-and-donnerbube-2-compete-on-the-world-stage/) - Wellington, FL, April 12, 2013- Dressage superstar Donnerbube 2's FEI passport was so stuffed with stamps that his rider, Silvia Rizzo, had to procure a new passport for the globe-trotting horse. Rizzo and her Oldenburg stallion, nicknamed "Bubi," have been delighting dressage audiences around the world. Most recently, in late March, the duo returned from a successful outing at the Chi Al Shaqab festival's CDI4* in Doha, Qatar. The invitation-only event - [Parra Earns Second-Place Individual Honors at the Wellington Nations Cup CDIO3* presented by Stillpoint Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/parra-earns-second-place-individual-honors-at-the-wellington-nations-cup-cdio3-presented-by-stillpoint-farm/) - Wellington, FL - Cesar Parra (Whitehouse Station, NJ) clinched second-place Individual honors today at the Wellington Nations Cup CDIO3* presented by Stillpoint Farm riding Michael and Sarah Davis' Van the Man. The combination scored 74.375% in Friday's FEI Cesar Parra and Van the Man (SusanJStickle.com) Grand Prix Freestyle Test and returned Sunday to earn a 72.208% in the - [SISTER KATE UPSETS IN $70,000 SANTA LUCIA, FULL SISTER TO BROTHER DEREK OFF AT 8-1 IN SHORT FIELD, NAKATANI RIDES FOR HOLLENDORFER](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/sister-kate-upsets-in-70000-santa-lucia-full-sister-to-brother-derek-off-at-8-1-in-short-field-nakatani-rides-for-hollendorfer/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (April 14, 2013)—Sister Kate, a California-bred 5-year-old full sister to 2006 Santa Anita Derby winner Brother Derek, pressed the pace in Sunday’s $70,000 Santa Lucia and overhauled Candrea and David Flores late to win by three quarters of a length under Corey Nakatani, getting 1 1/16 miles in 1:45.22. Trained by Jerry - [HRTV & SANTA ANITA'S FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS TWO $10K TOP PRIZES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/hrtv-santa-anitas-film-festival-awards-two-10k-top-prizes/) - Lance Kramer Tops in Judges' Voting; Miguel Mouchess Tabbed in Fan Favorite Category Arcadia, CA, April 15 — A pair of $10,000 first prize winners were announced Sunday at Santa Anita in HRTV and Santa Anita’s second annual “A Day at the Races” Film Festival, a competition that required film makers to produce short subject films of - [U.S. Teams Finish 1-2 at Wellington Dressage Nations Cup presented by Stillpoint Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/u-s-teams-finish-1-2-at-wellington-dressage-nations-cup-presented-by-stillpoint-farm/) - Wellington, FL - Ten teams of international dressage riders met on Friday for a chance to win the Wellington Nations Cup CDIO3* presented by Stillpoint Farm, America's only CDIO3*. And though there was plenty of good competition, Team U.S.A I (the U.S. was represented by two teams) was clearly the day's best. Total, seven horse/rider combinations - [USEF Weekend Preview](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/usef-weekend-preview/) - Major equestrian competitions attended by U.S. athletes, both domestic and overseas, are listed in this weekly preview. Please look below to find competition listings by discipline* and breed. We hope you will follow the competitions that most interest you, but check Equestrian Weekly on Monday for a report of any top finishes by U.S. Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only - [Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Joins Phelps Media Group as Annual Horse Show Approaches](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/pegasus-therapeutic-riding-joins-phelps-media-group-as-annual-horse-show-approaches/) - Brewster, NY - April 18, 2013 - Phelps Media Group, Inc. International is pleased to welcome Pegasus Therapeutic Riding to its client roster, leading up to the 32nd Annual Pegasus Horse Show held Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, 2013. With chapters in Pleasantville, N.Y.; Greenwich, Conn.; Darien, Conn.; and at the 20-acre Pegasus - [ROLEX Three-Day Event 2013 Featured Riders--Final Thoughts!](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/rolex-three-day-event-2013-featured-riders-final-thoughts/) - With just five days until the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event , don't miss your chance to take a sneak peek at who is preparing for the trip. Read more about your favorite horse and rider in this Featured Riders installment! Be sure to check our website to see if your favorite horse and rider have entered the - [ROLEX FEI WORLD CUP™ JUMPING FINAL 2012/2013 - PREVIEW Lausanne (SUI), 19 April 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/rolex-fei-world-cup-jumping-final-20122013-preview-lausanne-sui-19-april-2013/) - Sparkling line-up of Jumping super-stars for Rolex Final By Louise Parkes With just days to go to the opening of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2012/2013 Final at the Scandinavium Arena in Gothenburg, Sweden, there is already a sizzle of excitement. This most treasured series will end its 35th season in the place where - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- April 22, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-april-22-2013/) - RED BLUFF, Calif. – Crazy Eights is the name of a popular card game, but it also described J.R. Vezain’s wildly-successful weekend. The Cowley, Wyo., bareback rider scored 88 points twice – winning both the Red Bluff Round-up, a silver stop on the Wrangler Million Dollar Tour, presented by Justin Boots, and the Bucs - [ELG/Psycho Bunny Wins Palm City Open; Andrew Seibert Named MVP At Grand Champions Polo Club](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/elgpsycho-bunny-wins-palm-city-open-andrew-seibert-named-mvp-at-grand-champions-polo-club/) - WELLINGTON, FL-April 23, 2013---Andrew Seibert was all smiles when he climbed off his horse, walked into the players' tent and started congratulating his ELG/Psycho Bunny teammates.Not only did ELG/Psycho Bunny defeat Elangani, 8-6, in championship final of the spring season-opening Palm City Open at Grand Champions Polo Club on Sunday, but Seibert won his first-ever - [HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012/2013: Spotlight on Andrew Nicholson at Kentucky](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/hsbc-fei-classics-20122013-spotlight-on-andrew-nicholson-at-kentucky/) - All eyes will be on Andrew Nicholson (NZL) this weekend as he heads for the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA) on 25-28 April to try to extend his lead in the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012/2013 series. Nicholson enjoyed a remarkable run of success last autumn, winning Burghley CCI4* (GBR), Blenheim CIC3* (GBR), Boekelo CCI3* (NED) - [SANTA ANITA CONCLUDES 76TH WINTER/SPRING MEET UP IN ALL-SOURCES HANDLE, INCLUDING STRONG INCREASE IN ADW](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/santa-anita-concludes-76th-winterspring-meet-up-in-all-sources-handle-including-strong-increase-in-adw/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (April 21, 2013)—Santa Anita Park, which will again host the two-day Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Nov. 1 & 2, concluded its 76thwinter/spring meeting on Sunday with overall handle up four percent. The increase was fueled, in part, by strong gains in Account Deposit Wagering (ADW) handle through its 71-day meet which began - [RODEO TO STAMPEDE INTO FRANKLIN](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/rodeo-to-stampede-into-franklin/) - FRANKLIN, TENN. (April 23, 2013) – Get ready Middle Tennessee! For the 64th year, the Franklin Rodeo stampedes into town complete with cowboys and cowgirls, bulls and horses and all the pageantry and tradition of rodeo and the old west!! May 16-18 the Williamson County AgExpo Center is transformed into a rodeo arena and hundreds of cowboys and - [Nicholson Rides To Early Lead at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/nicholson-rides-to-early-lead-at-rolex-kentucky-three-day-event-presented-by-land-rover/) - Lexington, KY, April 25, 2013 — Andrew Nicholson of New Zealand guided Calico Joe to the best score (40.8 penalties) on the first day of dressage at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover. Becky Holder of the United States, on Can’t Fire Me (44.2), stands second, and Shandiss McDonald of Canada, on - [Madden and Simon win opening competition for USA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/madden-and-simon-win-opening-competition-for-usa/) - America’s Beezie Madden and Simon won the first competition of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final 2013 at Gothenburg, Sweden tonight. In a field of 39 starters from 17 countries, the 49-year-old from Cazenovia, New York produced the quickest run when 17th to go with the Dutch-bred gelding Simon, stopping the clock in 62.28 - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- April 29, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-april-29-2013/) - CLOVIS, Calif. – Cody Wright continued his dominant 2013 campaign at the Clovis Rodeo Arena on April 28 when he scored 86 points on Burch Rodeo Company’s Friendly Fire to earn $5,615. Not only is the eldest Wright brother atop the saddle bronc riding world standings, but he also joined an exclusive club with his - [Celebrate Oaks and Derby Days at Keeneland](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/celebrate-oaks-and-derby-days-at-keeneland/) - LEXINGTON, KY (April 30, 2013) – Keeneland celebrates Kentucky Oaks and Derby Weekend, May 3-4, with a party to suit everyone’s style, whether it be a casual picnic in the paddock or a hip cocktail party in the clubhouse. Fans can wager on simulcast racing from Churchill Downs as well as major tracks around the - [Kimberly Herslow's Upper Creek Farm Offers Open Houses and Lars Petersen Clinic](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kimberly-herslows-upper-creek-farm-offers-open-houses-and-lars-petersen-clinic/) - Stockton, NJ - April 30, 2013 - Dressage trainer and competitor Kimberly Herslow's Upper Creek Farm in Stockton, New Jersey, has several exciting events lined up in the coming weeks. Herslow, who just wrapped up a highly successful South Florida winter season with her own Rosmarin, will host a clinic with Lars Petersen on May 7-8 - [Trey Benton Wins 2013 George Paul Memorial](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/trey-benton-wins-2013-george-paul-memorial/) - The 36th Annual George Paul Memorial has come to an end and Trey Benton will be added to the list of other legendary bull riders who have won the prestigious title. Names like as Tuff Hedeman, Lane Frost and Jim Sharp have all entered the history books all in honor of the man who many - [GLORIANA MAKES $10,000 DONATION TO ACM LIFTING LIVES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/gloriana-makes-10000-donation-to-acm-lifting-lives/) - Encino, CA (May 1, 2013) – Gloriana recently stopped by the Academy of Country Music offices to present ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy, with a $10,000 donation. The band was the featured performer at Brides magazine’s “Live Wedding” last month. As the featured performer of this event, Gloriana was given the - [STABLES & SILKS DERBY DAY PARTY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/stables-silks-derby-day-party/) - STABLES & SILKS DERBY DAY PARTY.....With a new name and new venue, Williamson County’s premier Kentucky Derby party is off to a flying start. Soroptimist International of Franklin is promising their racing-themed benefit, Stables & Silks, will be even bigger and more exciting this year. Stables & Silks (formerly Race For Victory) will be held - [Grand Champions Polo Club Hosts USPA Spring Challenge Friday And Sunday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/grand-champions-polo-club-hosts-uspa-spring-challenge-friday-and-sunday/) - WELLINGTON, FL-May 2, 2013---Grand Champions Polo Club will host its third tournament of the spring season when the USPA Spring Challenge gets under Friday. Five teams will compete Friday in opening day action. Palm House, led by big-hitting 6-goaler Tommy Biddle, will play Piaget, led by 5-goalers Juan Bollini and Brandon Phillips at 4 p.m. - [Junior Riders Reign at Spring Week One at Colorado Horse Park](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/junior-riders-reign-at-spring-week-one-at-colorado-horse-park/) - Parker, CO - May 2, 2013- It was a successful opening week at the new A-rated spring series at Colorado Horse Park. Two junior riders proved their talent and ability by racking up an impressive list of wins. Kelli Cruciotti demonstrated that she and her jumper mare, Ishana III, were solidly capable of moving from the - [HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012/2013: Dream team lines up for Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/hsbc-fei-classics-20122013-dream-team-lines-up-for-mitsubishi-motors-badminton-horse-trials/) - by Kate Green The scene is set for the most thrilling running yet of the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR) (3-6 May), fourth leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012/2013, and a showdown between two riders who are at the height of their powers. The two riders, who finished first and second in the - [Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival back on top of world rankings](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/adelinde-cornelissen-and-jerich-parzival-back-on-top-of-world-rankings/) - Adelinde Cornelissen (NED) and Jerich Parzival, the London 2012 Olympic silver medallists, have reclaimed the world number one spot in the FEI World Dressage Rankings. The pair have a 97-point lead over Helen Langehanenberg and Damon Hill NRW, who have moved up one slot to second place after clinching the 2013 Reem Acra FEI World - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- May 6, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-may-6-2013/) - GUYMON, Okla. – It was a weekend calculated to enhance Tyler Smith’s belief in talismans, at least very specific, fraught-with-history talismans – nothing so mundane as a lucky penny, four-leaf clover or rabbit’s foot. No, Smith put his faith in the belt buckle he won as the 2010 Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo bull riding champion - [Official Media Partners Now Being Accepted for 2013 Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/official-media-partners-now-being-accepted-for-2013-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - May 7, 2013 - The Alltech National Horse Show is now accepting a limited number of Official Media Partners for the third year of America's top-rated equestrian showcase in the Alltech Indoor Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Dates for this year's Alltech National Horse Show are set for October - [USEF Weekend Preview](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/usef-weekend-preview-2/) - Major equestrian competitions attended by U.S. athletes, both domestic and overseas, are listed in this weekly preview. Please look below to find competition listings by discipline* and breed. We hope you will follow the competitions that most interest you, but check on Monday for a report of any top finishes by U.S. Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only FEI - [The Iroquois Steeplechase Adds Eighth Race to 72nd Running](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-iroquois-steeplechase-adds-eighth-race-to-72nd-running/) - NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 8, 2013 – With a record breaking number of 73 horses entered to compete on May 11, race officials announce the addition of an eighth race to round out the 72ndrunning of the Iroquois Steeplechase. “The George Sloan & John Sloan Sr. Sport of Kings Maiden Hurdle Race had 18 entries this - [Hagyard Challenge Series to Feature 2013 $50,000 Leading Rider Award](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/hagyard-challenge-series-to-feature-2013-50000-leading-rider-award-2/) - Lexington, KY - May 8, 2013 -The Kentucky Spring Horse Shows are getting underway today at the Kentucky Horse Park, and one of the highlight events will be the kick off of the 2013 Hagyard Challenge Series, sponsored by the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. The Hagyard Challenge Series consists of seven grand prix classes to - [Hayley Barnhill and Puppet Score Second Year Green Hunter Championship in Kentucky](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/hayley-barnhill-and-puppet-score-second-year-green-hunter-championship-in-kentucky/) - Lexington, KY - May 9, 2013 - The first week of the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows continued today with the awarding of the professional hunter division championships. The Kentucky Spring Horse Show runs May 8-12, 2013 and attracts elite hunter riders and horses from across the country. Among them are Hayley Barnhill and Puppet, owned by - [Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra Capture $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic Victory](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/pablo-barrios-and-zara-leandra-capture-25000-hagyard-lexington-classic-victory/) - Lexington, KY - May 9, 2013 - The 2013 Hagyard Challenge Series kicked off with a big win for Venezuela's Pablo Barrios and Zara Leandra during the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic. Topping an 11-horse jump-off at the Kentucky Horse Park during the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, the duo made a dash for the cash that was - [Post Positions Announced for 68 Horses Competing in the Iroquois Steeplechase](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/post-positions-announced-for-68-horses-competing-in-the-iroquois-steeplechase/) - NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 9­, 2013 – Knowing there are 68 horses vying for a victory at the 72nd running this Saturday, crowds anxiously gathered at Percy Warner Park today for the Iroquois Steeplechase post position drawing. Led by Dwight Hall, Iroquois Steeplechase Race Committee chairman, the drawing determined horses’ saddlecloth numbers for Saturday’s eight races - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- May 13, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-may-13-2013/) - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Bareback rider J.R. Vezain is thrilled to be part of the PRCA’s newest creation – the Wrangler Champions Challenge. “I love the title they picked for it,” said Vezain, who is ranked No. 1 in the world standings. “This is the new wave of rodeo, I think.” The Wrangler Champions Challenge - [RODEO ‘BUCKS’ BRING BENEFICIAL BUCKS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/rodeo-bucks-bring-beneficial-bucks/) - FRANKLIN, TENN. (May 13, 2013) – The Franklin Rodeo has always been in the business of giving back. Ever since it began 64 years ago, by the Franklin Noon Rotary Club, proceeds from the rodeo have gone to benefit the community of Franklin and Williamson County. The grand total of donations since 1950 is $2.4 - [Orb Breezes Half-Mile in 47.18 for Preakness; McGaughey Thrilled](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/orb-breezes-half-mile-in-47-18-for-preakness-mcgaughey-thrilled/) - ELMONT , N.Y. – Kentucky Derby winner Orb breezed a half-mile in a seemingly effortless 47.18 seconds Monday morning at Belmont Park in his final serious work for the next leg of racing’s Triple Crown, Saturday’s Preakness at Pimlico Race Course. The series concludes Saturday, June 8, with the 145th running of the Grade 1, - [DERBY HERO ORB ‘MAGNIFICENT’ IN WORKOUT FOR PREAKNESS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/derby-hero-orb-magnificent-in-workout-for-preakness/) - BALTIMORE, 05-13-13 – Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Orb made a strong impression at Belmont Park Monday morning during a four-furlong tune-up for Saturday’s 138th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course. “I thought it was nothing short of magnificent,” trainer Shug McGaughey said after Orb made his sharp workout under exercise rider Jenn Patterson look - [Sylvan Farm's Retirement Dispersal Auction Gives Buyers A Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Purchase from this Historic Program](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/sylvan-farms-retirement-dispersal-auction-gives-buyers-a-once-in-a-lifetime-chance-to-purchase-from-this-historic-program/) - Arlington, WA - After more than three decades of breeding top sport horses, Sylvan Farm's Judy Hedreen announced her retirement. Hedreen has been a fixture in the industry since becoming the first Executive Director of the American Hanoverian Society in the late 1980s. During her tenure as head of that organization, and for many years thereafter, - [Nestlé Waters North America Returns as Official Beverage Sponsor of the Fairfield June Horse Show to benefit the EQUUS Foundation](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/nestle-waters-north-america-returns-as-official-beverage-sponsor-of-the-fairfield-june-horse-show-to-benefit-the-equus-foundation/) - WESTPORT, CT - May 15, 2013 - Thanks to Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA), Family Fun Day will again be a major highlight of the Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show that benefits the EQUUS Foundation. Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013, along with the $25,000 Grand Prix, - [Fieldstone Spring Festival Kicks Off With Competitive First Day of Show Jumping Competition](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fieldstone-spring-festival-kicks-off-with-competitive-first-day-of-show-jumping-competition/) - Halifax, MA - May 15, 2013 - The first day of the Fieldstone Spring Festival welcomed the top riders in the nation to the new and improved Fieldstone Show Park. After an overhaul, the Fieldstone Show Park kicked off the first day of the weeklong show with thrilling hunter and jumper competition. David Oliynyk rode to - [CONTENTIOUS LONGINES DIXIE STAKES HEADLINES PREAKNESS DAY UNDERCARD](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/contentious-longines-dixie-stakes-headlines-preakness-day-undercard/) - BALTIMORE, 05-16-13---The undercard on Preakness Day offers more than $1 million in stakes purses with the $300,00 Longines Dixie Stakes (G2) serving as the centerpiece. Pimlico’s oldest stake, the Dixie was first run in 1870 as the Dinner Party Stakes and was won by the horse Preakness, who is the namesake of Old Hilltop’s signature - [DERBY HERO ORB TO CARRY MARYLAND PRIDE IN PREAKNESS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/derby-hero-orb-to-carry-maryland-pride-in-preakness/) - BALTIMORE, 05-16-13 – Prominent Marylander Stuart Janney III dropped in on trainer Shug McGaughey at the Preakness Stakes Barn Thursday morning at Pimlico Race Course, closely monitoring the morning activities of his Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, Orb. “It’s a huge sense of pride. I’ve been out here most mornings before the Preakness for most of my - [THE BAND PERRY TO PERFORM MILITARY TRIBUTE ON PREAKNESS DAY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-band-perry-to-perform-military-tribute-on-preakness-day/) - BALTIMORE, 05-17-13---The Maryland Jockey Club announced today that Republic Nashville and Grammy-nominated recording artists, The Band Perry, will sing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic/America The Beautiful” when Pimlico Race Course honors the military at the 138th Preakness Stakes (G1), Saturday, May 18, also Armed Forces Day. Since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2010, The - [Bayonne Takes Kattegat’s Pride Starter Handicap](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/bayonne-takes-kattegats-pride-starter-handicap/) - BALTIMORE, 05-17-13---Cramer Racing LLC’s Bayonne rallied from off the pace to win the $40,000 Kattegat’s Pride Starter Handicap, the first race of today’s Black-Eyed Susan Day program. Ridden by Erik Ramirez, the 5-year-old daughter of Dance With Ravens was sent to post as the 8-5 favorite in the field of nine registered Maryland-bred fillies and - [Meagan Nusz and Vesuvius Victorious in $20,000 Bluegrass Classic at Kentucky Spring Classic](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/meagan-nusz-and-vesuvius-victorious-in-20000-bluegrass-classic-at-kentucky-spring-classic/) - Lexington, KY - May 18, 2013 - The Kentucky Spring Horse Shows came to a close today with amateur rider Meagan Nusz claiming her second major victory. During the 16-horse jump-off in the $20,000 Bluegrass Classic, Nusz piloted Vesuvius to the winning clear time to lead the victory gallop during the Kentucky Spring Classic. Ramiro Quintana - [Jenna Selati Seals Kentucky Spring Classic Victory with Greytful](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jenna-selati-seals-kentucky-spring-classic-victory-with-greytful/) - Lexington, KY - May 19, 2013 - Today marked the end of the 2013 Kentucky Spring Classic and the finale of a winning weekend for Jenna Selati and Greytful. Selati, a Chicago, IL native, will return home from the Kentucky Horse Park with the championship tricolor in the Large Junior 16-17 Hunter division. Selati navigated - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- May 20, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-may-20-2013/) - REDDING, Calif. – Shane Hanchey is only 23 years old, but looked far into the future after winning the tie-down roping at the inaugural Wrangler Champions Challenge on May 18. “When I’m old and in my rocking chair, I can tell my grandchildren I won the first Champions Challenge,” Hanchey said with a smile. “This - [Audi Wins Second Spring Title; Beats Piaget In 8-7 Thriller In USPA Eastern Challenge At Grand Champions](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/audi-wins-second-spring-title-beats-piaget-in-8-7-thriller-in-uspa-eastern-challenge-at-grand-champions/) - WELLINGTON, FL-May 19, 2013---Audi Polo Team became the first team to win two tournament titles Sunday in the Grand Champions Polo Club's 2013 spring tournament circuit. It wasn't easy winning the fast-paced, seesaw battle that saw the lead change nine times. Lucas Lalor scored the game-winner with five seconds remaining in regulation time to give - [HUNDREDS OF TEXAS STUDENTS AWARDED MORE THAN $7 MILLION AT HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™ SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET — MAY 22, 2013 — HOUSTON — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE —](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/hundreds-of-texas-students-awarded-more-than-7-million-at-houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo-scholarship-banquet-may-22-2013-houston-for-immediate-release/) - With the dust barely settled from this year’s Show, 396 students received more than $7 million from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Wednesday, Mary 22. The Show’s scholarship season kicked off with its Texas-sized awards banquet held in Reliant Center. “These are some of the most amazing students I’ve had the pleasure of interacting - [Roldan Returns, Leads Longfield Into Semifinals Of The Memorial by Piaget On Opening Day At Grand Champions Polo Club](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/roldan-returns-leads-longfield-into-semifinals-of-the-memorial-by-piaget-on-opening-day-at-grand-champions-polo-club/) - WELLINGTON, FL-May 22, 2013---After being sidelined for two weeks with a rib injury, Nic Roldan returned to the playing field for the opening round of The Memorial by Piaget at Grand Champions Polo Club. The eight-goaler from Wellington scored a game-high ten goals to lead Longfield to a 12-10 come-from-behind victory over Palm House on - [TOMORROW MORE THAN $ 7 MILLION TO 396 HOUSTON-AREA STUDENTS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tomorrow-more-than-7-million-to-396-houston-area-students/) - Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 23, 396 students will receive scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ totaling $7,028,000 through the Show’s Metropolitan, Opportunity, School Art and other scholarship programs. Show officials will make short remarks prior to a group photo of the scholarship recipients near the conclusion of the event. · When: Wednesday, May 23, 5 - [SWEETWATER RAIN MAKES $10,000 DONATION TO ACM LIFTING LIVES®](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/sweetwater-rain-makes-10000-donation-to-acm-lifting-lives/) - Encino, CA (May 23, 2013) – Sweetwater Rain recently stopped by Curb Records to present ACM Lifting Lives®, the charitable arm of the Academy, with a $10,000 donation. ACM Lifting Lives board members, President Bill Mayne and Vice President Lori Badgett, were on hand to accept the generous contribution. Sweetwater Rain’s debut single, “Starshine” was - [Competitors Set to Tackle Cross-Country at Colorado Horse Park CCI*](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/competitors-set-to-tackle-cross-country-at-colorado-horse-park-cci/) - Parker, CO - May 25, 2013 - The date is quickly approaching and the cross-country courses have been set for the Colorado Horse Park's upcoming CCI* Three Day Event, Training Three Day and Horse Trials, slated for May 31 through June 2. Riders will try to conquer the Horse Park's challenging cross-country course and test out - [Grand Champions Polo Club Hosts Successful Season-Ending Memorial Day Juniors Tournament](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/grand-champions-polo-club-hosts-successful-season-ending-memorial-day-juniors-tournament/) - WELLINGTON, FL-May 28, 2013---Lorenzo Ramirez of Audi Red was all smiles during the Memorial Day Junior Tournament at Grand Champions Polo Club. Six-year-old Lorenzo Ramirez of Audi Red rests his polo mallet during the lead line. Photo by Scott Fisher The six-year old was patiently waiting for his mom Lisa to guide him and his - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- May 28, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-may-28-2013/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – The United Way has set up its temporary control center at the Goodwill Headquarters building in downtown Oklahoma City to assist with the distribution of PRCA merchandise to those affected by the recent tornadoes in Moore, Okla., and the surrounding areas. Tornado victims will be able to come in and select what - [FEI Balkan Eventing Championships 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fei-balkan-eventing-championships-2013/) - It all fell into place for Bulgaria’s Miroslav Iliev who claimed individual gold at the FEI Balkan Eventing Championships 2013 at Sighisoara, Romania last weekend with a stalwart performance riding Lazuren. At the 2012 fixture staged in Eskisehir, Turkey, his medal chances were shattered by three fences down in the final Jumping phase, leaving fellow-countryman, - [TEXAS STUDENTS AWARDED $1.296 MILLION AT ANNUAL HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™ AREA GO TEXAN SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET — MAY 29, 2013 — HOUSTON — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE —](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/texas-students-awarded-1-296-million-at-annual-houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo-area-go-texan-scholarship-banquet-may-29-2013-houston-for-immediate-release/) - With more than $7 million awarded to nearly 400 students just last week, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo continued a year of record-setting giving today as 72, $18,000 scholarships were presented at its Area Go Texan scholarship banquet. Students and parents traveled hundreds of miles from the 62 counties surrounding the Houston metropolitan area, - [Major Victories for Eirin Bruheim and NLF Billy On Show at Hardenberg Burgturnier Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/major-victories-for-eirin-bruheim-and-nlf-billy-on-show-at-hardenberg-burgturnier-horse-show/) - Norten-Hardenberg, Germany - May 30, 2013 - Eirin Bruheim of Norway continued her winning ways for her family's Nordic Lights Farm this weekend at the Hardenberg Burgturnier Horse Show. The talented amateur rider piloted NLF Billy On Show to two victories in the High Amateur-Owner Jumpers, while also earning top ribbons with her second mount NLF Newsflash. - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- June 3, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-june-3-2013/) - FORT SMITH, Ark. – It looks like Shane Proctor might be reaching top form at just the right time. Just 24th in the world standings at the start of the May 27 through June 1 Old Fort Days Rodeo, Proctor came through with an 88-point ride on Silver Creek Pro Rodeo’s Radical Roller to earn the - [Always in a Tiz Out of Belmont Stakes; Connections Opt for Easy Goer](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/always-in-a-tiz-out-of-belmont-stakes-connections-opt-for-easy-goer/) - ELMONT , N.Y. – Always in a Tiz will not run in Saturday’s Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes on June 8 at Belmont Park and instead will compete in the $150,000 Easy Goer Stakes on the undercard, according to The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) racing office. Trained by Dominick Schettino for owners Brooklyn - [Quick Casablanca , Calidoscopio Give Brooklyn South American Flair; Mr. Commons Cuts Back in Jaipur](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/quick-casablanca-calidoscopio-give-brooklyn-south-american-flair-mr-commons-cuts-back-in-jaipur/) - ELMONT, N.Y. – South American imports Quick Casablanca and Calidoscopio headline the Grade 2, $200,000 Brooklyn Handicap at 1 ½ miles on the main track, one of two graded stakes on Friday, the day before the Belmont Stakes. The Brooklyn Handicap for 3-year-olds and up is the first leg of the Brooklyn-Belmont Stakes Double, - [Julie Wolfert Wraps Up Double Wins at Colorado Horse Park CCI*](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/julie-wolfert-wraps-up-double-wins-at-colorado-horse-park-cci/) - Parker, CO - June 2, 2013 - Julie Wolfert, the leader after the first two phases in the CCI* and Open Intermediate divisions at the Colorado Horse Park CCI*, Training 3-Day and Horse Trials, stayed consistent in Sunday's show jumping and claimed victory in both divisions. Solid rounds with Buenos Dias in the CCI* and Buenos - [Belmont Stakes Notes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/belmont-stakes-notes/) - ELMONT , N.Y. – Kentucky Derby winner Orb continues to flourish at his home track, jogging Tuesday morning at 6 a.m. and leaving Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey pleased with the way the colt is coming into Saturday’s 145th running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes. “I think it’s got to be a lot more - [California Rodeo Salinas gives back to Local Non-Profits Over $350,000 to benefit organizations in the Salinas Valley](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/california-rodeo-salinas-gives-back-to-local-non-profits-over-350000-to-benefit-organizations-in-the-salinas-valley/) - SALINAS, CA, August 17, 2012 – The California Rodeo Salinas is a premier event in the community, non only because of the prestige and tradition of the event, high attendance numbers and a big impact on the local economy, but because each year the organization gives back a significant amount of money to local charitable - [Busy Pletcher Aims Trio at Belmont Day Sprint Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/busy-pletcher-aims-trio-at-belmont-day-sprint-stakes/) - ELMONT , N.Y. – Before saddling a record five horses in the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes, trainer Todd Pletcher will send out top contenders in each of the supporting sprint stakes on Saturday’s Belmont undercard. The ageless Caixa Eletronica will return to defend his title in the Grade 2, $400,000 RTN True North - [Mizdirection Comes East, Stretches Out for Just a Game](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mizdirection-comes-east-stretches-out-for-just-a-game/) - ELMONT, N.Y. – Mizdirection, winner of eight stakes, including six sprints, will stretch out to one mile and take on a deep cast of competitors in Saturday’s Grade 1, $500,000 Longines Just a Game for fillies and mares on the turf. Owned by a partnership headed by sports broadcaster Jim Rome’s Jungle Racing, Mizdirection - [Belmont Stakes Post Position Draw Quotes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/belmont-stakes-post-position-draw-quotes/) - ELMONT , N.Y. – Following are quotes from this morning’s post position draw for Saturday’s 145th running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes: Orb (3-1), post position 5 Trainer Shug McGaughey: “I just didn’t want to get down on the inside where maybe we might get stuck around the first turn, like we sort - [Silent Auction, Clinic, Dinner Party Benefit Damien Gardiner Medical Fund](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/silent-auction-clinic-dinner-party-benefit-damien-gardiner-medical-fund/) - Horseman Damian Gardiner was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and has no health insurance. A number of West Coast equestrians are banding together to raise money for his treatments and continued care. They are having a silent auction as well as a dinner party to raise money. For information on the Damien Gardiner Medical - [Eirin Bruheim and NLF Billy On Show Victorious in CSI2* 1.45m Open Jumper Grand Prix at Global Champions Tour London](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/eirin-bruheim-and-nlf-billy-on-show-victorious-in-csi2-1-45m-open-jumper-grand-prix-at-global-champions-tour-london/) - London, England - June 10, 2013 - The winning streak for Norway's Eirin Bruheim continued this weekend during the Global Champions Tour's (GCT) first event in London, England. The star-studded line-up featured the world's top riders, and on Sunday June 9, it was Bruheim who led the victory gallop after winning the CSI2* 1.45m Open Jumper Grand - [John Pearce and Chianto Carve Out the Win in the $30,000 Kathy and Brad Coors Family Grand Prix at Colorado Horse Park](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/john-pearce-and-chianto-carve-out-the-win-in-the-30000-kathy-and-brad-coors-family-grand-prix-at-colorado-horse-park/) - Parker, CO - June 11, 2013 - The Kathy and Brad Coors Family Grand Prix Arena was christened on the first week of the Colorado Horse Park's Summer in the Rockies in a ceremony during the $30,000 Kathy and Brad Coors Family Grand Prix. A field of 12 horse and rider combinations accepted the challenge of - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- June 10, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-june-10-2013/) - SISTERS, Ore. – Chason Floyd’s family owns a ranch in the northwest corner of South Dakota, where he helps work 700 head of cattle whenever he’s not on the road competing. Given recent events, he’s unlikely to see that place or the backsides of those cattle in Ludlow any time soon. Undeterred by a lengthy - [SANTA ANITA CONGRATULATES RAMON DOMINGUEZ ON GREAT CAREER, MULTIPLE ECLIPSE AWARD WINNING JOCKEY ALSO WON 2012 WOOLF AWARD](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/santa-anita-congratulates-ramon-dominguez-on-great-career-multiple-eclipse-award-winning-jockey-also-won-2012-woolf-award/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (June 13, 2013)—Ramon Dominguez, a three-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey who announced earlier today that has been forced to retire at age 36 due to the severity of head injuries sustained in a spill at Aqueduct on Jan. 18, will forever be regarded by fans, horsemen and management at Santa Anita as not only - [Ashley Keeler and Simply Said Cruise to Victory in $1,000 Open Hunter Classic at Colorado Horse Park](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ashley-keeler-and-simply-said-cruise-to-victory-in-1000-open-hunter-classic-at-colorado-horse-park/) - Parker, CO - June 13, 2013 - Ashley Keeler and Simply Said were unbeatable in the hunter ring on the second day of the Colorado Horse Park's Summer in the Rockies II, laying down consistently impressive rounds en route to wins in the $1,000 Open Hunter Classic and both Performance Working Hunter 3'6" O/F classes. Meanwhile, - [Happy Z and Wilhelm Genn Happy to Win $30,000 WeatherTech Grand Prix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/happy-z-and-wilhelm-genn-happy-to-win-30000-weathertech-grand-prix/) - Wayne, IL - June 9, 2013 - Threatening thunder storms missed Wayne making it a great day for a Grand Prix. Showplace Productions' $30,000 WeatherTech Grand Prix was the first Grand Prix to be held in the newly remodeled Grand Prix ring at Lamplight Equestrian Center in front of a supporting Chicago crowd. Genn stops - [Hunter Holloway Continues Winning Streak to the Grand Prix Ring in the $30,000 Barrington Saddlery Grand Prix at Showplace Productions' Spring Spectacular](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/hunter-holloway-continues-winning-streak-to-the-grand-prix-ring-in-the-30000-barrington-saddlery-grand-prix-at-showplace-productions-spring-spectacular/) - Wayne, IL - June 16, 2013 - Patrons in the VIP tables toasted fathers in honor of Father's Day as they watched the $30,000 Barrington Saddlery Grand Prix at Showplace Productions' Spring Spectacular II at Lamplight Equestrian Center. Dressed in their Sunday best, spectators in the VIP section were wined and dined with some participating in - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- June 17, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-june-17-2013/) - INNISFAIL, Alberta – It was a happy Father’s Day indeed for Clint Cooper. The 31-year-old tie-down roper, and father of two, collected a large sum of money during his weekend travels, highlighted by a check for $6,303 after winning the 53rd Annual Daines Ranch Rodeo. Cooper was able to call both his father – the - [IHSA Announces Western Riders for AQHA Horsemanship Challenge](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ihsa-announces-western-riders-for-aqha-horsemanship-challenge/) - Fairfield, CT -- June 18, 2013 - The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association is pleased to announce eight IHSA Western Horsemanship riders have been selected to participate in the 2013 American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Horsemanship Challenge, November 20-21, during the AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Rebecca Strunk is also among the IHSA 8 The - [Summer in the Rockies II Wrap-Up: June 12-16 at the Colorado Horse Park](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/summer-in-the-rockies-ii-wrap-up-june-12-16-at-the-colorado-horse-park/) - Parker, CO - June 18, 2013 - Top-notch horses and riders gathered at the Colorado Horse Park for Summer in the Rockies II, a week of hunter/jumper competition set against the beautiful backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Riders enjoyed sunny skies and warm weather throughout the week, and spectators lined the grass bleachers and VIP area - [SBS Farms Lights Up Country Heir Horse Shows With Top Placings](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/sbs-farms-lights-up-country-heir-horse-shows-with-top-placings/) - Lexington, KY - June 17, 2013 - With the Kentucky Summer Series right around the corner, SBS Farms, Inc. is taking no time away from the ring as they prepare for a competitive summer circuit. Professional rider and trainer Jennifer Alfano shined during the Country Heir Horse Shows. The Kentucky Horse Park was alive with hunter - [It's Victory Again for VanderVeen in the $15,000 Open Welcome Stake at Summer in the Rockies III](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/its-victory-again-for-vanderveen-in-the-15000-open-welcome-stake-at-summer-in-the-rockies-iii/) - Parker, CO- June 20, 2013 - The $15,000 Open Welcome Stake was the highlight of the day in the Kathy and Brad Coors Family Grand Prix Arena at Colorado Horse Park's Summer in the Rockies III. Kristen VanderVeen used Bull Run's Le Conte's huge stride to her advantage and eventually earned the victory gallop. Irish course - [Tylers triumph at Reno Rodeo Xtreme Bulls.](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tylers-triumph-at-reno-rodeo-xtreme-bulls/) - RENO, Nev. (June 20, 2013) – Tyler Smith has been building momentum starting in May and kept that momentum going at the Reno Rodeo Xtreme bulls. Smith, who leads the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world standings finished atop the leaderboard with a total score of 177 points on two bulls on Wrangler Retro Night, - [Kelli Cruciotti and Monterrey Take a Risk to Earn the Reward in $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at Summer in the Rockies III](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kelli-cruciotti-and-monterrey-take-a-risk-to-earn-the-reward-in-15000-ushja-international-hunter-derby-at-summer-in-the-rockies-iii/) - Parker, CO - June 23, 2013 - Kelli Cruciotti and Monterrey pulled out all the stops to seal the victory in the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby on the final day of Summer in the Rockies III at the Colorado Horse Park. Cruciotti made a risky move to kick off the handy round, taking a challenging - [Harry & Snowman: Help the Story of the '$80 Champion' Become a Documentary Film](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/harry-snowman-help-the-story-of-the-80-champion-become-a-documentary-film/) - West Palm Beach, FL - June 24, 2013 - The story of Harry de Leyer and Snowman is one that will be forever remembered in the hearts and minds of those who knew the "eighty-dollar champion." "Man O' War? Secretariat? Great they were, and are. But my heart belongs to Snowman..." -CHICAGO TRIBUNE on June 18th, - [Peebles winning ways continue at Reno Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/peebles-winning-ways-continue-at-reno-rodeo/) - RENO, NEV., June 24, 2013 --- Other than a world title, there are few championships that Steven Peebles from Redmond, Ore., would like to win more than the Reno Rodeo. The best finish for the bareback rider came just one year after joining the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in 2008. He was the reserve champion - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- June 24, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-june-24-2013/) - Smith extends world standings lead with Reno X Bulls title RENO, Nev. – If there was any remaining doubt about whether Tyler Smith was a legitimate contender for the 2013 bull riding gold buckle, it was put to rest on June 20. The 26-year-old bull rider from Fruita, Colo., put on a show in the short - [Blue night at Reno Rodeo – Bucking horses steel show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/blue-night-at-reno-rodeo-bucking-horses-steel-show/) - RENO, NEV., June 25, 2013 --- Tuesday night at the Reno Rodeo has unofficially become blue night, but it’s not because of a cause, for a sponsor or to honor anyone – it’s all about the bucking horses. For several years, the stock contracting firms of Big Bend and Flying Five Rodeo from Ritzville, Wash., have brought - [Two for Two - Shulman & HH Narcos Du Marais Triumph in $25,000 Fairfield Grand Prix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/two-for-two-shulman-hh-narcos-du-marais-triumph-in-25000-fairfield-grand-prix/) - WESTPORT, CT - June 25, 2013 - It was "Two for Two" for rider Sydney Shulman and horse HH Narcos Du Marais at the $25,000 Grand Prix on Saturday, June 22, 2013, the culminating event of the Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show in Westport, Connecticut benefiting the EQUUS Foundation. Shulman won last - [Stall takes bull riding lead at Reno Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/stall-takes-bull-riding-lead-at-reno-rodeo/) - RENO, NEV., June 26, 2013 --- Brett Stall is a long way from Detroit Lakes, Minn., but the near-capacity crowd at the sixth performance of the Reno rodeo made him feel right at home on Wednesday night. 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And it was Gerco Schroder’s double-clear with the fabulous stallion London, the only one recorded - [Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy Win $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the State College Classic For Second Consecutive Year](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jennifer-alfano-and-jersey-boy-win-10000-ushja-international-hunter-derby-at-the-state-college-classic-for-second-consecutive-year/) - State College, PA - July 2, 2013 -The 2013 State College Classic saw a tremendous victory from SBS Farms, Inc. last week. Jennifer Alfano dominated the professional divisions with her top mounts, as well as securing the first place award in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby with Jersey Boy. The team at SBS Farms - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- July 1st, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-july-1st-2013/) - RENO, Nev. – It may not be the Fourth of July quite yet, but Chad Ferley produced some fireworks Saturday night during the final round of the Reno Rodeo. Ferley won the rodeo, a Gold Tour event on the Wrangler Million Dollar Tour, presented by Justin Boots, by spurring Flying Five Rodeo’s Spring Planting for - [PRCA Weekly Press Release- July 8, 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prca-weekly-press-release-july-8-2013/) - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – While the week may not have started well – with his vehicle broken down on the side of the road outside Ponoka – you will not find Trevor Brazile complaining about the way his Cowboy Christmas went. He may well remember it as the week that finally put him on a - [Professional Bull Riders to invade Salinas, California](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/professional-bull-riders-to-invade-salinas-california/) - SALINAS, CA July 9, 2013– The Professional Bull Riders are returning to the Salinas Sports Complex for one heart-pounding night of bull riding at the Touring Pro Division event on Wednesday July 17th. Tickets begin at $10 for children 2-12 and $25 for adults and are available at the Salinas Sports Complex Box Office at - [Lala's Open Schooling a Great Experience for Attendees](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/lalas-open-schooling-a-great-experience-for-attendees/) - Wellington, FL- July 10, 2013- James Lala opened up his Wellington facility for open schooling on the morning of the 4th of July. The facility was set up with a schooling ring, a hunter course and a jumper course. 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Jennifer Wood and Brad Ettleman for USEF - The SmartPak North American Junior and Young Riders' Reining Championship reached fever pitch today with the Team competition for Juniors and Young Riders at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. With Gold medals for both nations in respective divisions, the top of the - [Colletti looking for another win at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/colletti-looking-for-another-win-at-cheyenne-frontier-days-rodeo/) - CHEYENNE, Wyo. --- July 20, 2013 --- Ask Casey Colletti what is favorite rodeo is and he’s likely to say Cheyenne. The Pueblo, Colo., resident won the bareback riding championship Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in 2011, came back in 2012 and finished fourth. 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The saddle bronc rider took the lead in the - [One year to go to Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/one-year-to-go-to-alltech-fei-world-equestrian-games-2014-in-normandy-2/) - One year to go to Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy Today (23 August 2013) marks the one-year countdown to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy. In just 12 months, some 900 riders, drivers and vaulters and their horses from over 60 countries, 500,000 visitors, at least 1,500 media representatives, - [Pablo Barrios Eyes Hagyard Challenge Series Leading Rider Bonus](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/pablo-barrios-eyes-hagyard-challenge-series-leading-rider-bonus/) - Lexington, KY - August 27, 2013 - With another top placing at the KHJA Horse Show last week, Venezuelan rider Pablo Barrios has furthered his lead in the 2013 Hagyard Challenge Series. He and his talented mount Zara Leandra kicked off the Series by winning the first Hagyard Lexington Classic in May, and they then - [Equestrian Architect John Blackburn Announces Tour for the Launch of Healthy Stables By Design](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/equestrian-architect-john-blackburn-announces-tour-for-the-launch-of-healthy-stables-by-design/) - Wellington, FL- August 30, 2013- Award-winning equestrian architect John Blackburn will tour the country over the next year to celebrate the launch of his soon-to-be-released book, Healthy Stables by Design. Blackburn will travel to many of the farms featured in the book for private signing events. 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Ganzi, Bollini and teammates Justin Daniels of Wellington and Wes Finlayson were members of the winning Zone 3 All-Star team that captured the inaugural USPA National Youth Tournament Series National - [Keeneland Opens Prestigious September Yearling Sale on Monday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-opens-prestigious-september-yearling-sale-on-monday/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 6, 2013) – Keeneland’s 2013 September Yearling Sale, the world’s largest and most important Thoroughbred auction, begins Monday, September 9. 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Through the first two sessions of this year’s sale, eight yearlings have been sold for seven - [DOMINGUEZ SALUTE, AUTOGRAPH SESSION ON OPENING WEEKEND TOP FALL PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/dominguez-salute-autograph-session-on-opening-weekend-top-fall-promotional-schedule/) - LAUREL, MD. 09-11-13---Eclipse Award-winning jockey Ramon Dominguez, who retired in June due to the severity of injuries sustained in a spill at Aqueduct in January, will make a special appearance at Laurel Park next Saturday, Sept. 21. Live racing returns to the major Maryland tracks two days earlier after a 14-week break. Dominguez, who was - [A Shopper's Paradise at The American Gold Cup CSI4*-W](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/a-shoppers-paradise-at-the-american-gold-cup-csi4-w/) - North Salem, NY - September 11, 2013 - The 2013 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, Sept. 11-15, will provide exhibitors and spectators with a unique shopping experience by bringing together the top brands. Shoppers can browse a wide variety of vendors to find everything from luxury leather - [Brazile caps family affair with tie-down win](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/brazile-caps-family-affair-with-tie-down-win/) - PUYALLUP, Wash. - It was a family affair for the Braziles in Puyallup, and the patriarch of the family left town a very happy man. Photo provided by Todd Brewer Trevor Brazile won the tie-down roping finals at the Justin Boots Playoffs Sept. 8 with a 7.9-second run, but he wasn't the only Brazile competing - [Seven Charities Designated as Horse Whisperer Recipients by the EQUUS Foundation](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/seven-charities-designated-as-horse-whisperer-recipients-by-the-equus-foundation/) - WESTPORT, CT - September 9, 2013 - Over $275,000 in grants were awarded in 2013 to 75 charitable organizations dedicated to horse welfare in 26 states and the District of Columbia, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, - [FEI European Eventing Championships for Juniors and Young Riders 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fei-european-eventing-championships-for-juniors-and-young-riders-2013/) - Double-gold for France, while Ireland and Finland also stand top of the podium By Louise Parkes France claimed the Junior Individual and Young Rider Team titles at the FEI European Eventing Championships for Juniors and Young Riders on home turf at Jardy (FRA) today. And last year’s silver medallists from Ireland claimed Junior Team gold, while - [Friday Is Barns' Night Out at the Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/friday-is-barns-night-out-at-the-alltech-national-horse-show/) - LEXINGTON, Ky.] - Horse-crazy kids will put the horses out to pasture and pull on their party boots for Alltech's Barn Night in the Bluegrass, presented by Group C, at the Alltech National Horse Show. During this barn bazaar on Friday, Nov. 1, youth from around the region are invited to meet with all-star equestrians - [Fairfield Selects EQUUS Foundation as June Show Beneficiary at Maclay Zone 1 Regionals - Charlotte Jacobs Triumphs](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fairfield-selects-equus-foundation-as-june-show-beneficiary-at-maclay-zone-1-regionals-charlotte-jacobs-triumphs/) - WESTPORT, CT - September 23, 2013 - Sunday, September 22, 2013 was an exciting day for the EQUUS Foundation and the 63 young equestrians competing in the Maclay Regionals at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Connecticut. The EQUUS Foundation was confirmed as the charitable beneficiary of the Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit - [FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing: Britain closes in on Germany at Montelibretti](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fei-nations-cup-eventing-britain-closes-in-on-germany-at-montelibretti/) - Photo Caption: The winning British team at Montelibretti (ITA), left to right: Nicky Roncoroni, Dani Evans, Emilie Chandler and Paul Sims. (Photo: Massimo Argenziano/FEI). Free images for editorial purposes available at www.feiphotos.org. Britain has closed to within two points of Germany in the FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing 2013 after a convincing victory at Montelibretti (ITA) - [FEI European Four-in-Hand Driving Championships return to Hungary after 42 years](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fei-european-four-in-hand-driving-championships-return-to-hungary-after-42-years/) - Photo caption: Top Hungarian driver Zoltán Lázár will represent the host nation at the upcoming FEI European Four-in-Hand Driving Championships in Izsák. © Rinaldo de Craen/FEI By Cindy Timmer The FEI European Four-in-Hand Driving Championships will return to Hungary this week, 42 years after the event’s first edition in 1971 in Budapest. The city of - [Ashley Foster and Leena L In Perfect Form to Capture the ASPCA Maclay Regional Finals at Southeast Medal Finals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ashley-foster-and-leena-l-in-perfect-form-to-capture-the-aspca-maclay-regional-finals-at-southeast-medal-finals/) - Jacksonville, FL - September 22, 2013 - The highly- anticipated ASPCA Maclay Regionals were held on the final day of the 2013 Southeast Medal Finals at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Ashley Foster of Brookeville, MD executed Allen Rheinheimer's course flawlessly aboard Leena L, owned by KMW Ponies LLC, to take home the coveted prize out - [Longtime Bugler Bucky Sallee to Become Bugler Emeritus at Keeneland](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/longtime-bugler-bucky-sallee-to-become-bugler-emeritus-at-keeneland/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 24, 2013) – Keeneland announced today that George “Bucky” Sallee, bugler at the historic race track for more than 50 years, will retire to become Bugler Emeritus beginning this fall. Noted trumpeter Steve Buttleman has been named Keeneland’s new track bugler. “Bucky is a Keeneland icon,” said Keeneland President and CEO - [UNBRIDLED’S NOTE BACK TO DEFEND TITLE IN FRIDAY’S GRADE III EDDIE D. 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(Sept. 25, 2013)—Fresh off a facile 2 ¾ length romp in the Torrey Pines Stakes on Sept. 1, Spendthrift Farm’s Beholder, winner of last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile - [Aspiring to great heights at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Final!](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/aspiring-to-great-heights-at-the-furusiyya-fei-nations-cup-final/) - Riders representing 18 countries, who will be competing for the €2million prize money on offer at the first ever Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Final, gathered in front of Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia on the eve of the event. Featured in the picture are (left to right): Pieter Devos (BEL), Taizo Sugitani (JPN), Oleg Krasyuk - [FEI World Cup™ Finals to Return to Las Vegas](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fei-world-cup-finals-to-return-to-las-vegas/) - RELEASE: September 25, 2013 AUTHOR/ADMINISTRATOR: Classic Communications Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping and Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Finals Set for April 2015 Las Vegas, NV - The International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Las Vegas Events, Inc. (LVE) join in announcing that the FEI World Cup™ Finals in - [Strong Field to Vie for USEF National Open Horse Trial Championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/strong-field-to-vie-for-usef-national-open-horse-trial-championship/) - Lexington, Kentucky-by Helen Murray. A small but mighty field lines up this weekend in the USEF National Open Horse Trial Championship for the Jack Le Goff Trophy to vie for the first eventing National Title of the autumn. Run in conjunction with the Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships presented by VTO Saddlery, national championship competition - [Keeneland Offers Exciting Special Events Calendar this Fall](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-offers-exciting-special-events-calendar-this-fall/) - Popular College Scholarship Day, See Blue Day and tribute to those who serve the community on Heroes Day highlight 17-day race meet LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 1, 2013) – While Keeneland presents 17 days of world-class Thoroughbred racing from Oct. 4-26, fans of all ages can celebrate with an exciting calendar of special events that offers - [Charlotte Jacobs and Patrick Win Region 1 ASPCA Maclay Championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/charlotte-jacobs-and-patrick-win-region-1-aspca-maclay-championship/) - East Aurora, NY and Wellington, FL - October 1, 2013 - Charlotte Jacobs has kicked off the fall show season with a major victory, winning the ASPCA Maclay Regional Championship for Region 1 at the Fairfield Hunt Club in Fairfield, CT. After an over fences phase, a flat phase, and a final test, Jacobs received - [Lovell and Lucero make the most of final weekend](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/lovell-and-lucero-make-the-most-of-final-weekend/) - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - With one week remaining in the PRCA regular season, veteran team ropers Colby Lovell and Martin Lucero were on the outside looking in at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. That's not the case anymore. Lovell, a header, and Lucero, a heeler, each collected $4,767 in winnings in the season's final week - [Dressage Celebrity Mounted Games to Benefit the United States High Performance Dressage Program to be held at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/dressage-celebrity-mounted-games-to-benefit-the-united-states-high-performance-dressage-program-to-be-held-at-the-u-s-dressage-festival-of-champions-presented-by-the-dutta-corp/) - Lexington, Kentucky...On Saturday night, October 12, 2013, there will be an added degree of excitement at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp. 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(Sept. 29, 2013)—Although he disappointed as the 5-2 favorite in the prestigious Grade I Arlington Million Aug. 17, Argentine-bred Indy Point made amends in Sunday’s Grade II, $150,000 John Henry Turf Championship, with an authoritative 1 ¼ length victory as - [My Conquestadory Heads Field of 13 Fillies in $400,000 Darley Alcibiades On Opening Day](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/my-conquestadory-heads-field-of-13-fillies-in-400000-darley-alcibiades-on-opening-day/) - Photo: Michael Burns LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 1, 2013) – Conquest Stables’ My Conquestadory, a 3¼-length winner over males in the Summer Stakes (G2) on turf at Woodbine in her lone start, heads a field of 13 juvenile fillies entered Tuesday for Friday’s 62nd running of the $400,000 Darley Alcibiades (G1). 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In the Dutta Corp/USEF Grand Prix National Championship, Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 have - [“MY CAUSE” WEB FEATURE FOR OCTOBER SPOTLIGHTS LAUREN ALAINA AND “PROJECT UNIFY”](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/my-cause-web-feature-for-october-spotlights-lauren-alaina-and-project-unify/) - WEB FEATURE AVAILABLE ON ACMLIFTINGLIVES.ORG STARTING TODAY Tweet: October's @ACMawards Lifting Lives’ My Cause is @Lauren_Alaina & @SpecialOlympics Project UNIFY! Watch here: http://bit.ly/ACMMyCause Encino, CA (October 9, 2013) – ACM Lifting Lives® announced today that the October “My Cause” web feature will spotlight Lauren Alaina and the charity organization, Special Olympics Project UNIFY. Alaina is a Special Ambassador for Project Unify, and traveled - [Kitten Kaboodle Uses Inside Trip to Win JPMorgan Chase Jessamine](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kitten-kaboodle-uses-inside-trip-to-win-jpmorgan-chase-jessamine/) - Photo provided by: brisnet.com LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 9, 2013) – Ken and Sarah Ramsey’s homebred Kitten Kaboodle found room on the rail at the head of the stretch and spurted clear to win the 23rd running of the $150,000 JPMorgan Chase Jessamine (G3) for 2-year-old fillies by 4 3/4 lengths over favored Zinzay before a - [Keeneland Wins 6th International Simulcast Award](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-wins-6th-international-simulcast-award/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 10, 2013) – Keeneland Association earned its sixth International Simulcast Award at the 21st annual International Simulcast Conference, held Oct. 7-9 in Lexington. It is the fifth time in the past six years Keeneland has taken the top honor. 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The series went right to the wire at the final event, Boekelo (NED), at which Germany scored an emphatic team victory, but the British have run a well-orchestrated campaign - [Young bulls’ athleticism showcased at Scottsdale Showdown](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/young-bulls-athleticism-showcased-at-scottsdale-showdown/) - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Oct. 19, 2013 –The rising stars of Championship Bull Riding (CBR) were showcased at the Scottsdale Showdown on Saturday morning, but these athletes were the four legged kind. The Championship Futurity Tour (CFT), like the Palace Station Million Dollar Bull Team Challenge gives bucking bull owners the opportunity to put together a - [U.S. Sends Seven Combinations to Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4*](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/u-s-sends-seven-combinations-to-les-etoiles-de-pau-cci4/) - Pau, France - Seven talented U.S. horse-and-rider combinations are ready to compete in Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4*. 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(October 23, 2013) – Led by an international all-star cast of the world’s best horses, including multiple grade I winner Game On Dude, Belmont Stakes winner Palace Malice, defending Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Fort Larned, two-time defending Distaff champion Royal Delta, European standouts The Fugue (GB), Declaration of War and Olympic Glory (IRE), and defending Horse - [Travers Celebration Raises $120,000, Matching All-Time Record](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/travers-celebration-raises-120000-matching-all-time-record/) - SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - The 2013 Travers Celebration committee today announced that the 13th edition of the event matched an all-time record high in generating $120,000 for its beneficiaries: the Backstretch Employee Service Team, the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund and the Times Union Hope Fund. This year's event was held at historic Saratoga Race Course - [The Polo School At Grand Champions Will Host Inaugural ProKidz Junior Polo Tournament On Saturday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-polo-school-at-grand-champions-will-host-inaugural-prokidz-junior-polo-tournament-on-saturday/) - ELG's Nic Roldan (3) tries to avoid the foul as Casablanca's Juancito Bollini (2) hits the ball. Photo by Scott Fisher. WELLINGTON, FL-Oct. 22 2013----The Polo School At Grand Champions will host the inaugural ProKidz Junior Polo Tournament Saturday at 4 p.m. The unique format will feature pros and junior players competing together. Each - [FANTICOLA SPRINGS SURPRISE IN $51,000 CRUSHER ALLOWANCE PURSE, SCORES BY HALF LENGTH UNDER TALAMO AS MITCHELL GETS SECOND WIN](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fanticola-springs-surprise-in-51000-crusher-allowance-purse-scores-by-half-length-under-talamo-as-mitchell-gets-second-win/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2013)—Canadian-bred Fanticola tried Santa Anita’s 6 ½ furlong hillside turf course for the first time Thursday, taking the featured $51,000 Crusher Allowance Purse under Joe Talamo by a half length in 1:13 flat, providing trainer Mike Mitchell with his second win on the day. An impressive gate to wire maiden special - [Kathy Cain and Legal Limit Take Intermediate Title at Colorado Horse Park's Area IX Eventing Championships](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kathy-cain-and-legal-limit-take-intermediate-title-at-colorado-horse-parks-area-ix-eventing-championships/) - Parker, CO - October 24, 2013 - The Colorado Horse Park hosted the Area IX Championships in conjunction with its Fall Horse Trials on Oct. 12-13. Entries were high as riders from across the region came to compete for championship titles at Beginner Novice through Intermediate levels. 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(Oct. 27, 2013)—Longshot Bio Pro, with Mario Gutierrez aboard, took advantage of a fast pace set by favored El Commodore and Gary Stevens to win Sunday’s $70,000 Lure Stakes at Santa Anita by 3 ¼ lengths, as the Howard Zucker trainee motored a mile on the turf in 1:33.48. With eventual second place - [Kentuckians to Reinforce Their Cultural Bond with the Horse during Alltech’s Kentucky Gathering](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kentuckians-to-reinforce-their-cultural-bond-with-the-horse-during-alltechs-kentucky-gathering/) - [LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Whether they’re admired from a distance on a country drive or cherished as everyday riding companions, horses evoke a sense of cultural pride for Kentuckians. 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Live streaming - [Farmer and Stewart Professional Hunter All-Stars at Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/farmer-and-stewart-professional-hunter-all-stars-at-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - October 29, 2013 - The Kentucky Horse Park hosts numerous, top-of-the-line horse shows throughout the year, but only once a year is the Alltech Arena transformed into the beautiful home of the prestigious Alltech National Horse Show. The final destination on the indoor horse show circuit, the Alltech National Horse Show welcomes the - [American Saddlebred Five-Gaited Swap Premieres at Alltech National Horse Show Tomorrow](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/american-saddlebred-five-gaited-swap-premieres-at-alltech-national-horse-show-tomorrow/) - Misdee Miller and Grande Gil competing at the 2012 Alltech National Horse Show. Photo By: Brooke Jacobs of Jacobs Photgraphy Lexington, KY - October 29, 2013 - Tomorrow evening, there will be a game-changing event at the Alltech National Horse Show, 130th edition. It will be a night to remember, as four World's Champion American Saddlebred trainers - [GRADE I WINNER TAMARANDO HEADS FRIDAY’S $200,000 GOLDEN STATE JUVENILE AT SANTA ANITA, FIELD OF NINE FRESHMEN SET TO GO MILE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/grade-i-winner-tamarando-heads-fridays-200000-golden-state-juvenile-at-santa-anita-field-of-nine-freshmen-set-to-go-mile/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2013)—Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Williams’ homebred Tamarando, a winner of the Grade I Del Mar Futurity Sept. 4, heads a field of nine set to go in Friday’s $200,000 Golden State Juvenile at Santa Anita for 2-year-olds bred or sired in California. 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(Oct. 31, 2013)—Hard-sent from the gate by Edwin Maldonado, longshot Majestic City led throughout to win Friday’s $70,000 Big Bear Stakes at Santa Anita, getting a flat mile in 1:35.20 while prevailing by a neck over 8-5 favorite Rousing Sermon. With stablemate Rail Trip finishing last at 9-2, Majestic City was considered - [Melinda Moore Makes it a Double in American Saddlebred Division at Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/melinda-moore-makes-it-a-double-in-american-saddlebred-division-at-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - October 31, 2013 - Melinda Moore of Lawrenceburg, KY, took home top honors in the American Saddlebred classes on Thursday evening at the Alltech National Horse Show, claiming both the $3,000 Five-Gaited Grand Championship and the $3,000 Three-Gaited Grand Championship with horses owned by Annika Moriarty Bruggeworth. The American Saddlebred and Hackney Divisions, - [Tim Gredley and Unex Valente Soar to Second Victory in LIFEFORCE ELITE $50,000 Puissance at Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tim-gredley-and-unex-valente-soar-to-second-victory-in-lifeforce-elite-50000-puissance-at-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - November 1, 2013 - Great Britain's Tim Gredley is proving he is perfect in the Puissance. He began his reign of the specialty class during last year's Alltech National Horse Show with Unex Valente, and just last week he won the event during the Washington International Horse Show. He kept his winning streak - [Katie Dinan and Nougat Du Vallet Fly to Alltech $250,000 Grand Prix Win at Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/katie-dinan-and-nougat-du-vallet-fly-to-alltech-250000-grand-prix-win-at-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Photo By: Shawn McMillen Photography Lexington, KY - November 2, 2013 - The demanding coursework required of a Harvard University student is enough to keep anyone busy. Now imagine adding competing at the international grand prix level to that schedule. Juggling the two is hectic, but for Katie Dinan it is paying off in a big - [Lyle is Grand With Taylor Sutton at Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/lyle-is-grand-with-taylor-sutton-at-alltech-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - November 2, 2013 - Everybody dreams of having that once-in-a-lifetime mount, and for countless junior hunter riders that horse has been Lyle. 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"The EQUUS Foundation received $5,000 because horse lovers across the United States clicked OUR CAUSE more than all the other animal lovers represented by Animal Planet's seven charitable - [Five equestrian heroes receive honours at FEI Awards Gala 2013 presented by Longines](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/five-equestrian-heroes-receive-honours-at-fei-awards-gala-2013-presented-by-longines/) - HRH Princess Haya, President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) led the applause tonight as the five winners of the FEI Awards 2013 went on stage in Montreux, Switzerland to receive their honours. Master of Ceremonies Jonathan Edwards, Olympic gold medallist in Triple Jump and the current world record holder, described the accomplishments of the - [Sean Avery hat auction ends Mon. Nov. 11](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/sean-avery-hat-auction-ends-mon-nov-11/) - Jockey Rosie Napravnik Kicks off the 5th Annual "Hats off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby" auctions. One of the most successful female jockeys in horse racing, Napravnik is also an avid Old Friends supporter and a member of its board of directors. She has graciously modeled each of the six beautiful designs - [Defending Champion Audi Wins USPA North American Cup Presented By Beluga; Audi's Michel Dorignac Named MVP](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/defending-champion-audi-wins-uspa-north-american-cup-presented-by-beluga-audis-michel-dorignac-named-mvp/) - From left to right Marc Ganzi (1), Nic Roldan (3), Carlitos Gracida (2) and MVP Michel Dorignac. Photo by Scott Fisher WELLINGTON, FL-Nov. 10, 2013----Audi, steeped in winning tradition, opened the 20-goal season at Grand Champions Polo Club with a thrilling 11-10 victory over Casablanca to capture the USPA North American Cup presented by Beluga - [Diane Creech and Devon L Perform With Brilliance and Take the $20,000 Royal Invitational Dressage Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/diane-creech-and-devon-l-perform-with-brilliance-and-take-the-20000-royal-invitational-dressage-cup/) - Toronto, ON - November 10, 2013 - Diane Creech of Caistor Centre, Ontario, and Devon L, a 13-year-old chestnut Hanoverian gelding owned by Louise and Doug Leatherdale of Leatherdale Farms, put in nearly flawless performances in the Grand Prix and the Freestyle to earn the pair the win of the $20,000 Royal Invitational Dressage Cup - [Boyd Exell wins first edition of the FEI World Cup™ Driving in Verona](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/boyd-exell-wins-first-edition-of-the-fei-world-cup-driving-in-verona/) - Four-time FEI World Cup Champion Boyd Exell (AUS) claimed the inaugural edition of the FEI World Cup™ Driving at the popular Fieracavalli equestrian event in Verona (ITA). Exell finished ahead of European four-in-hand Champion and wild card competitor Theo Timmerman (NED), and József Dobrovitz jnr (HUN), driving his first FEI World Cup™ event of the - [Langer Named U.S. Show Jumping Young Rider Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/langer-named-u-s-show-jumping-young-rider-chef-dequipetechnical-advisor/) - The United States Federation's High Performance Working Group has approved the recommendation of DiAnn Langer as the U.S. Show Jumping Young Rider Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor. Both the Search Committee, chaired by Eric Straus, and the USEF Show Jumping High Performance Committee recommended Langer for this new position. Langer is tasked with developing and implementing a pipeline - [USEF Announces Dates and Location for 2014 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/usef-announces-dates-and-location-for-2014-adequanusef-open-reining-national-championship/) - Lexington, Ky- The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship will be held April 24-27, 2014 as part of the Kentucky Reining Cup, held in conjunction with the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover, in the Alltech Arena at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. - [George Morris Travels to Rhode Island, South Carolina and Illinois For Three Weeks of Horsemastership Clinics](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/george-morris-travels-to-rhode-island-south-carolina-and-illinois-for-three-weeks-of-horsemastership-clinics/) - Wellington, FL - November 13, 2013 - After retiring as Chef d'Equipe of the United States Show Jumping Team, legendary horseman and coach George Morris has set his sights on developing the future of the sport by conducting clinics around the country. Over the next three weeks, he will be traveling to Rhode Island, South - [Inaugural Sporting Art Auction Set for Wednesday at Keeneland](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/inaugural-sporting-art-auction-set-for-wednesday-at-keeneland/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Nov. 18, 2013) – The inaugural Sporting Art Auction featuring fine sporting art, American paintings and sculpture from renowned artists will take place Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. ET in the Keeneland Sales Pavilion. Doors will open on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and can be completed online (Purchaser - [Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 tickets go public](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/alltech-fei-world-equestrian-games-2014-tickets-go-public/) - Tickets for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 go on general sale today (18 November). This second sales period – the first was reserved for National Federations and their members - is for grouped tickets in the form of passes allowing access to several events. In total, 15,000 passes will be on sale from - [Stall goes full throttle to win in Louisville](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/stall-goes-full-throttle-to-win-in-louisville/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Brett Stall won't be making a trip to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo this year, so his win at the Ram Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo was about as sweet as it gets in 2013. The 24-year-old bull rider won the first and second rounds en route to winning the average - [Local hero Dreher produces dazzling win at Longines leg in Stuttgart](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/local-hero-dreher-produces-dazzling-win-at-longines-leg-in-stuttgart/) - By Louise Parkes Germany’s Hans-Dieter Dreher produced the performance of a life-time when winning the fourth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2013/2014 series at Stuttgart today. And his victory was all the more celebrated because he was competing in front of his local crowd. The 41-year-old Swiss-based rider simply galloped the rest into - [2014 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Kicks Off Tonight](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/3664/) - Photo by Patricia Branan-Wendell LAS VEGAS, NV - Tonight is the night...the 2014 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo sponsored by Pendleton Whisky kicks off tonight at the Thomas & Mack Arena in Las Vegas. The WNFR will air live tonight on CBS Sports Network at 10:00pm ET. Jeff Medders and Butch Knowles will be announcing. - [2014 PRCA Permit Holder of the Year Challenge crowns champions](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2014-prca-permit-holder-year-challenge-crowns-champions/) - LAS VEGAS – Dec. 4, 2014—Competing in an event designed specifically for the rising stars of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) was an experience that 25 cowboys will never forget. Those contestants were the qualifiers for the 2014 PRCA Permit Holder of the Year Challenge. Before PRCA contestants earn their cards, they hold a - [Keeneland Library Acquires Collection of Noted Photographer Katey Barrett](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-library-acquires-collection-noted-photographer-katey-barrett/) - Photo by Katey Barrett LEXINGTON, KY (Dec. 5, 2014) – The Keeneland Library has acquired the collection of prominent Southern California equine photographer Katey Barrett. The material includes some 12,000 color slides, as well as print photographs and race track programs. “Katey is a true pioneer in Turf photography, and her work is a great blend - [ROOKIE BULL RIDER JOE FROST TAKES THE WIN](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2014-wnfr-round-1-news/) - Photo by the Houston Chronicle Staff Photo from the Houston Stock Show Las Vegas, NV - The first night performance of the 2014 WNFR did not disappoint the sold out crowd at the Thomas and Mack arena last night. Rookie Bull Riders were making history last night. Rookie Bull Rider, Joe Frost, scored - [Powell and Kerchenschlager Out of the Gates on Fire](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/powell-kerchenschlager-gates-fire/) - Photo by PRCA Pro Rodeo Photographer Mike Cooperman LAS VEGAS, NV. - First team of the night in Team Roping, Turtle Powell and Dakota Kirchenschlager came out of the gates on fire. Their score 3.8 seconds. Powell and Kirchenschlager took the lead and never gave it up for their second consecutive win place win of the - [Kyle Irwin Wins Gold Round 3 Steer Wrestling](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/steer-wresting/) - Las Vegas, NV - Kyle Irwin, rookie from Robertsdale, Alabama, won Round 3 in steer wrestling after sharing the win last night and earning a fifth-place check on opening night. He leads the average with 10.9 seconds on three steers, and moved into third place in the world standings, just $12,348 behind leader Nick Guy. - [Brazile hits jackpot with gold buckle 21](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/brazile-hits-jackpot-gold-buckle-21/) - Photo by Tom Donoghue LAS VEGAS - Trevor Brazile doubled down on his gold buckle count for the season when he hit No. 21 by clinching the all-around world championship Saturday night before a sold-out crowd of 17,858 at the Thomas & Mack Center. The King of the Cowboys has won a record 12 all-around - [Spencer Wright Wins Round 4 Saddle Bronc](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/day-4-spencer/) - Spencer Wright being interviewed by Butch Thurman for EQI Radio Photo by Patricia Branan-Wendell LAS VEGAS - The youngest is now first. Spencer Wright beat his older brothers and the rest of the world's best saddle bronc riders to win Round 4 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo before a sellout crowd of 17,600 at the - [Frost rockets to emotional win](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/frost-rockets-emotional-win/) - LAS VEGAS - Bull rider Joe Frost had extra incentive to win Round 5 at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Monday. And he came through with flying colors on an emotional "Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night" at the Thomas & Mack Center. Frost, 22, is a senior at Oklahoma Panhandle State University and wore a - [Tie Down Roper Shiozawa Ties for Round 6 Win](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tie-roper-shiozawa-wins-round-6/) - Photo: Butch Thurman interviews Marty Yates and Matt Shiozawa LAS VEGAS - Matt Shiozawa is chasing an elusive gold buckle, and the veteran tie-down roper put himself in great position to get it done Tuesday night at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The Chubbuck, Idaho, cowboy broke the Round 6 WNFR record with a run of - [Kimzey grabs gold](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kimzey-grabs-gold-brazile-looks/) - LAS VEGAS - A sellout crowd of 17,811 at the Thomas & Mack Center was thrilled by Brazile - who has won a record 21 world championships - and also delighted in the performance of 20-year-old rookie Sage Kimzey, who clinched the bull riding gold buckle. "To reach the pinnacle of ProRodeo in my - [George Morris and Katie Prudent to judge the first Best Performance Team Invitational](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/george-morris-katie-prudent-judge-first-best-performance-team-invitational/) - George Morris and Katie Prudent to judge the first Best Performance Team Invitational A First of its Kind World-Class Competition The first Best Performance Team Invitational will take place on Friday evening, February 20, 2015, under the lights in the International Arena during week 7 of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. Darragh Kenny, - [World Polo News/Escue Carves out the Championship of the 2014 Tackeria Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/world-polo-newsescue-carves-championship-2014-tackeria-cup/) - Wellington, FL - January 3, 2015 - On December 30, spectators lined both sides of the field at International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida. Four teams of young players between the ages of 16-21, battled for the coveted Tackeria Cup. Clean, classic polo charged with the energy that teenagers possess, made for an afternoon - [International Polo Club Palm Beach High-Goal Season Kicks off with the Herbie Pennell Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/international-polo-club-palm-beach-high-goal-season-kicks-herbie-pennell-cup/) - Wellington, FL - January 2, 2015 - International Polo Club Palm Beach's signature palm trees and lush, manicured fields provided the perfect backdrop for the first high-goal games of the 2015 season. The first match between Casablanca and Coca-Cola demonstrated the strength of the young Casablanca players. In the second face-off of the day, Villa del Lago - [The Grille Fashion Cuisine to Host American Equestrians Got Talent Auditions Starting Jan. 7](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/grille-fashion-cuisine-host-american-equestrians-got-talent-auditions-starting-jan-7/) - Wellington, FL - January 2, 2015 - The Grille Fashion Cuisine, one of Wellington's finest restaurants, will play host to all nine auditions for American Equestrians Got Talent, the new competition making its debut in Wellington in 2015. Juan Gando, The Grille's owner and manager, has stepped up to support the exciting contest organized by Robert - [High-Goal Winter Polo Season Opening Day Features Star Power and Horsepower](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/high-goal-winter-polo-season-opening-day-features-star-power-horsepower/) - Wellington, FL - December 30, 2014 - On Sunday, January 4, the drama and excitement of the high-goal polo season kicks off at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. For 16 weeks, the world's finest polo players and their ponies storm into Wellington, where 12, 20-goal teams and eight, 26-goal teams go head-to-head in the greatest - [David Blake and Alex Granato Claim Top Prizes in 1.30-1.35m Jumpers on Opening Day of Wellington Turf Tour](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/david-blake-alex-granato-claim-top-prizes-1-30-1-35m-jumpers-opening-day-wellington-turf-tour/) - Wellington, FL - January 7, 2014 - Beautiful weather, a gorgeous venue with a lovely set of courses and fabulous hospitality kicked off the first day of The Ridge at Wellington's 2015 Turf Tour. Wolfstone Stables and Sales Inc host this week's events. The two rings saw a total of 77 trips throughout the day, allowing - [FIELD OF EIGHT SOPHOMORES SET TO START DOWN ROAD TO $1 MILLION SANTA ANITA DERBY APRIL 4](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/field-eight-sophomores-set-start-road-1-million-santa-anita-derby-april-4/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 7, 2015)—Second in two consecutive Grade I races, trainer Peter Miller’s 3-year-old Calculator seeks his first win in Saturday’s Grade I, $100,000 Sham Stakes at a flat mile. A field of eight sophomores has been engaged, as they head down the road to the $1 million Santa Anita Derby on April 4. - [‘PEOPLE’S CHOICE’ WINNER ‘CHROME’ HONORED SATURDAY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/peoples-choice-winner-chrome-honored-saturday/) - Santa Anita will proudly honor California Chrome as the fifth annual recipient of the Secretariat “Vox Populi” Award (the People’s Choice Award) this Saturday. The California Chrome team will be available that day for an autograph session at 11 a.m. in Santa Anita’s East Paddock Gardens. The first 2,000 fans who arrive at the - [Not Too Shiny Takes $60,000 Santa Anita Allowance as Baze Guides Kruljac-Conditioned Mare to Head Victory](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/shiny-takes-60000-santa-anita-allowance-baze-guides-kruljac-conditioned-mare-head-victory/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2015)—Trainer Eric Kruljac’s longshot Not too Shiny attended a fast pace and prevailed in a desperate finish under Tyler Baze to take Thursday’s $60,000 allowance feature at Santa Anita by a head while covering 6 ½ furlongs down the track’s hillside turf course in 1:13.26. A close third crossing the - [Tiz Midnight & Warren's Veneda Head Field of Eight Older Fillied & Mares In Sunday's $75,000 Paseana Stakes At 1 1/16 Miles](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tiz-midnight-coming-sweet-addiction-taste-like-candy-figure-tough-well/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2015)—Tiz Midnight and Warren’s Veneda, who were separated by just a head when last they met, head a field of eight older fillies and mares in Sunday’s $75,000, 1 1/16 miles Paseana Stakes at Santa Anita. Trained by Bob Baffert, Tiz Midnight pressed the pace and registered a game victory over - [Lucchese Boots It in 13-11 Over CT Energia](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/lucchese-boots-13-11-ct-energia/) - Wellington, FL - January 10, 2015 - Two points made all the difference in both games Saturday as the 2015 Joe Barry Cup continued at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida. Lucchese took CT Energia 13-11, and Audi bested Tonkawa 10-8. Game 1 - Lucchese v. CT Energia Lucchese CT Energia A John - [Polo For A Purpose Features Brandon Phillips and All-Star Polo Line Up](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/polo-purpose-features-brandon-phillips-star-polo-line/) - Wellington, FL - January 9, 2015 - Polo For A Purpose invites you to watch some of the best polo players in the Nation play a charitable polo game to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, FL. While this event will raise funds for lifesaving blood cancer research, - [Young Dressage Star Ayden Uhlir in the Spotlight at American Equestrians Got Talent](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/young-dressage-star-ayden-uhlir-spotlight-american-equestrians-got-talent/) - Wellington, FL - January 9, 2015 - Nineteen-year-old Ayden Uhlir is well known in the equestrian world for her talent as a rising dressage star, and at the first night of auditions for American Equestrians Got Talent, she wowed the crowd with her singing voice during her performance of Etta James' classic "At Last." It was - [Connor Swail and Fortis Fortuna Finish on Top of Wellington Turf Tour 1.40 Grand Prix Rankings](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/connor-swail-fortis-fortuna-finish-top-wellington-turf-tour-1-40-grand-prix-rankings/) - Wellington, FL - January 9, 2015 - Ireland's Connor Swail left little room for competitors to match his pace today during the Ridge at Wellington's 2015 Turf Tour held at Wolfstone Stables. The Irishman showed that he had more than luck as he took the lead early in the day as one of 10 riders to - [Denver Chute Out attracts top bull riders from the PBR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/denver-chute-attracts-top-bull-riders-pbr/) - DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 12, 2015) --- The Professional Bull Riders’ (PBR) Denver Chute-Out has traditionally seen super-star athletes making the trip to the Mile High City. This year is no exception as 90 riders are trying to win a title and cash here. Additionally, the year-end champion from the PBR’s Touring Pro Division will be - [CALIFORNIA-BRED WARREN’S VENEDA SKIMS RAIL AND WINS $75,000 PASEANA STAKES BY 5 ½ LENGTHS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/california-bred-warrens-veneda-skims-rail-wins-75000-paseana-stakes-5-½-lengths/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 11, 2015)—Warren’s Veneda shot through an opening at the rail turning for home and went on to a 5 ½ length in Sunday’s $75,000 Paseana Stakes at Santa Anita, as she covered a mile and a sixteenth on a wet fast track in 1:42.97 under Tyler Baze. Trained by Craig Lewis, the - [Rebecca Hart and Schroeter's Romani Dominate Three Days of the 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival CPEDI3](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/rebecca-hart-schroeters-romani-dominate-three-days-2015-adequan-global-dressage-festival-cpedi3/) - Wellington, FL - January 12, 2015 - The 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival *CPEDI3 featured 13 para-dressage athletes from Grades Ia, Ib, II, III, and IV competing in the Van Kampen Arena at the Global Dressage Festival show grounds, and it was Grade II - [Up (IRE) Commands $2.2 Million on Second Day of Keeneland January Sale](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ire-commands-2-2-million-second-day-keeneland-january-sale/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 13, 2015) – The sale of Group 2 winner and classic-placed Up (IRE), a 6-year-old daughter of Galileo (IRE) in foal to War Front, for $2.2 million and her first foal, a yearling filly by War Front, for $800,000 highlighted Tuesday’s second session of the 57th annual Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale. - [World-Famous Entertainers Announced to Perform At 2015 RodeoHouston®; Tickets on Sale Saturday, Jan. 17, AT 10 A.M. — Jan. 12, 2015](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/world-famous-entertainers-announced-perform-2015-rodeohouston-tickets-sale-saturday-jan-17-10-m-jan-12-2015/) - HOUSTON — Houston’s biggest secret, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ concert lineup, was released today revealing 21 of today’s most popular entertainers from a variety of genres set to perform during the 2015 Show, March 3 – 22. “The fact that we have 16 entertainers returning to the rotating stage is evidence that the RodeoHouston experience - [USEF Names Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team for CSIO4* Ocala](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/usef-names-hermes-u-s-show-jumping-team-csio4-ocala/) - Lexington, Ky.- The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the riders who will represent the United States on the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team in Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup competition at CSIO4* Ocala, in Ocala, Fla., February 11-15, 2015. The following riders will represent the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team at CSIO4* Ocala - [Lucchese Stands 2-0 After 13-12 Win Over Audi](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/lucchese-stands-2-0-13-12-win-audi/) - January 14, 2015 - Wellington, FL - The International Polo Club Palm Beach's Joe Barry Cup continued Wednesday in Wellington, Florida, with Lucchese taking Audi 13-12 at Everglades Polo Club and Tonkawa trouncing CT Energia 10-5 at IPC. Lucchese Audi John Muse A Marc Ganzi 1 Magoo LaPrida - [Kristen VanderVeen and Bull Run's Faithful Win at the Wellington Turf Tour](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kristen-vanderveen-bull-runs-faithful-win-wellington-turf-tour/) - Wellington, FL - January 15, 2015 -Vast green polo fields created the perfect backdrop for the start of the second week of The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour. Competition in both rings remained strong throughout the day on Wednesday, January 14. While the weather remained overcast for most of the morning, the sun peeked out - [Eric Lamaze Claims First $3,000 Bonus in SSG Gloves Promotion](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/eric-lamaze-claims-first-3000-bonus-ssg-gloves-promotion/) - Wellington, Florida – For the second week in a row, Eric Lamaze won the $30,000 WEF Challenge Cup and, for the second week in a row, also claimed a $3,000 bonus in the SSG Gloves “Go Clean for the Green” promotion for wearing SSG ‘Digital’ riding gloves on his way to victory. The SSG Gloves - [No Enigma About It, This Team is on Fire](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/enigma-team-fire/) - January 15, 2015 - Wellington, FL - Hooves were thundering and mallets clacking all day Thursday as the 20-goal Joe Barry Cup continued at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida. Three slam-bam matches carried on nonstop from 10 a.m. until nearly 5 p.m. In the first match, Coca-Cola soundly defeated FlexJet 13-8. - [A Day of Mallets](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/day-mallets/) - [Spectacular victory for Germany’s Dreher and Embassy ll at Longines leg in Leipzig](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/spectacular-victory-germanys-dreher-embassy-ll-longines-leg-leipzig/) - Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2014/2015 - Round 9, Leipzig by Louise Parkes Hans-Dieter Dreher and the fabulous stallion, Embassy ll, produced an exhibition of spectacular jumping to win the ninth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ 2014/2015 Western European League series on home ground at Leipzig, Germany today. The handsome 14-year-old horse was - [Cortes 'C' and Elis GV Earn 2014 Horse of the Year Titles](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/cortes-c-elis-gv-earn-2014-horse-year-titles/) - Lexington, Ky. - On a night dedicated to the horse, two special athletes were recognized for their excellence in 2014 during the USEF's Year End Awards Gala. In a year that witnessed equestrian athletes excel, Cortes 'C' and Ellis GV reached the pinnacle of their sports and for their achievements - [The Wellington Turf Tour Heads Home to The Ridge For Third Week of Competition](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/wellington-turf-tour-heads-home-ridge-third-week-competition/) - Wellington, FL - January 19, 2015 -The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour is travelling to The Ridge for its third week of competition. This week's events will take place on Wednesday, January 21 and Friday, January 23. This event will consist of two very exciting days of competition, with highlights including several Young Jumper - [Kelli Cruciotti Claims Victory in Equine Couture/TuffRider Sponsored $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kelli-cruciotti-claims-victory-equine-couturetuffrider-sponsored-25000-artisan-farms-25-grand-prix/) - Wellington, FL - January 20, 2015 - The Equine Couture and TuffRider brands are known for their fashion forward, high-performance products ideal for young riders, so when the opportunity to sponsor Sunday morning's $25,000 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix was presented it came as the perfect fit. (photo below:Kelli Cruciotti accepts the time honor and - [Villa del Lago Squeezes Past Enigma 11-10 in Joe Barry Cup Semifinals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/villa-del-lago-squeezes-past-enigma-11-10-joe-barry-cup-semifinals/) - Wellington. FL - January 21, 2015 - One point made all the difference Wednesday, earning Villa del Lago a seat at the dinner table next Sunday in the Joe Barry Cup Finals at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida. Villa del Lago beat Enigma in the semifinals, maintaining a razor-thin lead in the - [VERSATILE ALERT BAY SEEKS FIFTH CONSECUTIVE WIN IN SATURDAY’S $250,000 CALIFORNIA CUP TURF CLASSIC](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/versatile-alert-bay-seeks-fifth-consecutive-win-saturdays-250000-california-cup-turf-classic/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 19, 2015)—Fresh off his most prestigious career win and in search of his fifth consecutive victory, trainer Blaine Wright’s Alert Bay heads a field of 12 older horses bred or sired in California in Saturday’s $250,000 California Cup Turf Classic at 1 1/8 miles on turf. A neck winner of the - [STAKES FOR SPRINTERS HEADLINE SATURDAY’S CARD](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/stakes-sprinters-headline-saturdays-card/) - LAUREL, MD. 01-22-15---Stakes restricted to 3-year-old sprinters make Saturday’s program twice as appealing, starting with the 7-furlong $100,000 Frank Whitely, Jr. Stakes, followed two races later by the 6-furlong $100,000 Marshua Stakes. Seven colts, one gelding and one filly go in the Whiteley, which is headed by 9-5 favorite Golden Years. The Rodney Jenkins trainee - [PURE TACTICS UP TO WIN $75,000 CLOCKERS’ CORNER STAKES BY HALF LENGTH WITH SMITH ABOARD](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/pure-tactics-win-75000-clockers-corner-stakes-half-length-smith-aboard/) - RCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2015)—Texas-bred Pure Tactics rallied from off the pace to take Sunday’s $75,000 Clockers’ Corner Stakes by a half length under Mike Smith, negotiating 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course in 1:12.28. Trained by Doug O’Neill, Pure Tactics shortened up out of a sixth place run in the Grade - [109th National Western Stock Show Rodeo Comes to Close](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/4045/) - DENVER, (Jan. 25, 2015) --- It’s been over 10 years since Bobby Mote won the bareback riding title at the National Western Stock Show, but judging by the way he rode here on Sunday, the veteran competitor can still ride any horse on the circuit and do it well. Mote won the final round - [Mote Back On Top In Denver After 12-Year Wait](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mote-back-top-denver-12-year-wait/) - DENVER, Colo. - After a long drought, bareback rider Bobby Mote returned to the throne at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo Jan. 25. The four-time world champion won his first title in the Mile High City since 2003 with a 249-point score on three head before a near-capacity crowd at the Denver Coliseum. - [The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour Heads Back to The International Polo Club For Fourth Week of Competition](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ridge-wellington-turf-tour-heads-back-international-polo-club-fourth-week-competition/) - Wellington, FL - January 26, 2015 -The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour is travelling back to the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) for its fourth week of competition. This week's events will take place on Wednesday, January 28 and Friday, January 30. The wide variety of classes, including Children/Adult, Masters, Junior/Amateur-Owner and Schooling Jumper classes - [Calling All Superheroes! Come Support Horses Healing Hearts at the 2015 Great Charity Challenge](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/calling-superheroes-come-support-horses-healing-hearts-2015-great-charity-challenge/) - Wellington, FL - January 26, 2015 - It's a bird, it's a plane-no it's Superman! He's riding for his team, faster than a speeding bullet, leaping over tall obstacles on his way to securing the top prize to benefit local charities at the 2015 Great Charity Challenge. The 2015 Great Charity Challenge theme is "Superheroes," with - [The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour Continues This Week at the International Polo Club](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ridge-wellington-turf-tour-continues-week-international-polo-club/) - THE RIDGE AT WELLINGTON HORSE SHOW SERIES FAST FACTS Events: The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour offers their popular 1.40m Invitational Grand Prix for its third year, with an open in gate format taking place once a week at beautiful venues throughout Wellington. The Ridge at Wellington Grand Prix Finale will take place March 27, - [Top Grand Prix Riders Compete for Horse Welfare on February 20th - An Evening of Firsts!](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/top-grand-prix-riders-compete-horse-welfare-february-20th-evening-firsts/) - Blackburn Architects, P.C., will join Animal Planet, Ariat, Fairfield Equine Associates and the Split Rock Jumping Tour as team sponsors of the first Best Performance Team Invitational on Friday evening, February 20, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. Team captains Derek Braun, Darragh Kenny, Laura Kraut, Beezie Madden, Rodrigo Pessoa - [Santa Anita Jockeys Set To Compete in 48th Annual Holy Angels Boys Charity Basketball Game Feb. 12.](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/santa-anita-jockeys-set-compete-48th-annual-holy-angels-boys-charity-basketball-game-feb-12/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 29, 2015)—The 48th annual Santa Anita Jockeys vs. Holy Angels School Charity Basketball Game will take place Thursday, Feb. 12, at La Salle High School in Pasadena with proceeds to benefit the Holy Angels athletic program, the Kentucky-based Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) and the Eye on Jacob Foundation. Sponsored - [Majestic Affair is Majestic in Frank Whiteley Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/majestic-affair-majestic-frank-whiteley-stakes/) - LAUREL, MD. 01-29-15---James Covello, Thomas Coleman, & Doheny Racing Stable’s Majestic Affair served up a dominating performance to win today’s $100,000 Frank Whiteley Jr. Stakes for 3-year-olds, the co-feature on today’s 10-race program. The Whiteley Stakes was re-carded after being cancelled last Saturday. Had it been run that day, Majestic Affair would have been on - [Top50 Ranches Launches Ranch Vacation Travel Series 'Discover Ranches'! February 2015!](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/top50-ranches-launches-ranch-vacation-travel-series-discover-ranches-february-2015/) - Discover Ranches Promo Discover Ranches, a first-of-its-kind international travel series, takes the viewer to the heart of ranches and ranch vacations. Join us as we uncover the unexpected and fascinating culture, cuisine, architecture, history, and ecology of ranches around the world. Preserve . Educate . Inspire The underlying purpose of Discover Ranches Travel Series is - [CHAMPIONS AMERICAN PHAROAH & TAKE CHARGE BRANDI, 34 PLETCHER HOPES AMONG 429 EARLY TRIPLE CROWN NOMINEES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/champions-american-pharoah-take-charge-brandi-34-pletcher-hopes-among-429-early-triple-crown-nominees/) - LOUISVILLE, KY. (Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015) – Zayat Stables LLC’s American Pharoah, the Eclipse Award winner for champion 2-year-old colt of 2014, and Willis D. Horton’s Take Charge Brandi, who mounted a year-end charge to earn the honor of America’s 2014 juvenile filly champion, head an accomplished roster of 429 3-year-old Thoroughbreds made eligible to compete in the 2015 Triple - [6th Annual "Hats off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby" Continues with a Chapeau Inspired by Williamstown](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/6th-annual-hats-horses-road-derby-continues-chapeau-inspired-williamstown/) - GEORGETOWN, KY - FEBRUARY 3, 2015 The online fashion auction, "Hats off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby", continues today with a fifth handcrafted Derby chapeau on the virtual auction block to raise money for Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, KY. This new hat was inspired by Old Friends retiree - [Don't Miss Out! Last Call for Entries for The Ridge at Wellington Hunter Derby Days](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/dont-miss-last-call-entries-ridge-wellington-hunter-derby-days/) - Wellington, FL - February 3, 2015 - Riders will want to get their entries in quickly for the second annual Hunter Derby Days at The Ridge at Wellington. On Friday, February 6, 2015, The Ridge at Wellington will offer their first-class $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby and $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. Entries are filling fast as - [The Derby at the Genesee Country Village & Museum Returns June 6-7, 2015](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/derby-genesee-country-village-museum-returns-june-6-7-2015/) - $35,000 International Hunter Derby in Upstate New York Mumford, NY - February 3, 2015 - After rave reviews following its inaugural year, The Derby at the Genesee Country Village & Museum (GCV&M) returns to Mumford, New York on June 6-7, 2015. The standalone United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) event features both a $5,000 USHJA National - [Nashvillians Welcome Spring Society Season with the Iroquois Steeplechase](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/nashvillians-welcome-spring-society-season-iroquois-steeplechase/) - Iroquois Steeplechase Set for May 9, 2015 NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 28, 2015 — Nashville ushers in the spring season as only Music City could—with a chorus of revelry from the fields around Percy Warner Park, home to the annual Iroquois Steeplechase. This year marks the 74th year of this premier Southern steeplechase event, which benefits - [Dortmund, Firing Lane & Rock Shandy Head Power-Packed Grade III Robert B. Lewis Stakes On Saturday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/dortmund-firing-lane-rock-shandy-head-power-packed-grade-iii-robert-b-lewis-stakes-saturday/) - TEN KENTUCKY DERBY QUALIFYING POINTS TO BE AWARDED TO WINNER ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2015)—Separated by just a head in the Grade I Los Alamitos Futurity Dec. 20, Dortmund and Firing Line renew their rivalry in Saturday’s Grade III, 1 1/16 miles Robert B. Lewis Stakes, a race that has attracted a field of - [Carl Hester, Ashley Holzer and P.J. Rizvi to Judge Tonight's American Equestrians Got Talent Auditions](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/carl-hester-ashley-holzer-p-j-rizvi-judge-tonights-american-equestrians-got-talent-auditions/) - Carl Hester, Ashley Holzer and P.J. Rizvi to Judge Tonight's American Equestrians Got Talent Auditions Wellington, FL - February 4, 2015 - The fifth round of auditions for American Equestrians Got Talent features a star-studded lineup of celebrity judges from the sport of dressage. Carl Hester, Ashley Holzer and P.J. Rizvi will be on hand at - [Birdlover Overcomes Year Absence to Win $75,000 Wishing Well Stakes Gate to Wirte Under Trujillo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/birdlover-overcomes-year-absence-win-75000-wishing-well-stakes-gate-wirte-trujillo/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2015)—Idle one day shy of a year, trainer Doug O’Neill’s Birdlover broke sharply from her outside post under Elvis Trujillo and registered an impressive gate to wire win in Sunday’s $75,000 Wishing Well Stakes for older fillies and mares at 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course. A 5-year-old - [Dickson Wins $5,000 Jerry Ann Taylor Award at Fort Worth](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/dickson-wins-5000-jerry-ann-taylor-award-fort-worth/) - FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb. 8, 2015) –Kendra Dickson has been part of the Jerry Ann Taylor Award at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo every year since it was introduced. The $5,000 award, which is presented by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) and the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, is given - [FEI World Cup™ Driving Final: Exell Writes History With a Record Sixth Win](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fei-world-cup-driving-final-exell-writes-history-record-sixth-win/) - Title defender Boyd Exell (AUS) wrote history this afternoon in the dramatic FEI World Cup™ Driving Final in Bordeaux (FRA). Christoph Sandmann (GER) finished second, ahead of Exell’s biggest opponent, IJsbrand Chardon (NED). The Australian won the FEI World Cup™ Driving champion title for the sixth time, once more than the previous record holder Germany’s - [Kelley Farmer and Mindset Win $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at The Ridge at Wellington](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kelley-farmer-mindset-win-15000-ushja-international-hunter-derby-ridge-wellington/) - Wellington, FL - February 6, 2015 - An underdog rose to the top of the ranks today at The Ridge at Wellington's second annual Hunter Derby Days. Mindset is the rising superstar of Rose Hill Farm, bought for Lilli Hymowitz to show in the Small Junior Hunter division, but today professional hunter rider Kelley Farmer captured - [Discover Ranches Episode 2," Averill's Flathead Lake Lodge:Secret History"](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/discover-ranches-episode-2-averills-flathead-lake-lodgesecret-history/) - Discover the secret history behind Averill's Flathead Lake Lodge, in the latest in the Discover Ranches travel series by Top50 Ranches and Discover Outdoor Life. “Discover Ranches” is the new web series featured at DiscoverOutdoorLife.com. The second episode in the series, "Averill's Flathead Lake Lodge: Secret History”, features Averill's Flathead Lake Lodge in Montana, USA - [The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour Returns to the International Polo Club Palm Beach for Week 6](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ridge-wellington-turf-tour-returns-international-polo-club-palm-beach-week-6/) - Wellington, FL - February 9, 2015 -The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour is travelling back to the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) for its sixth week of competition. This week's events will take place on Wednesday, February 11 and Friday, February 13. In addition to the ever-popular 1.30-1.35m classes, Wednesday will offer low and medium - [Villa del Lago Takes Over the Game Defeats Tonkawa 17-13](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/villa-del-lago-takes-game-defeats-tonkawa-17-13/) - Wellington, FL - February 10, 2015 - Villa del Lago defeated Tonkawa 17-13 as bracket play continued in the Ylvisaker Cup at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Villa del Lago Tonkawa Jim Zenni A Jeff Hildebrand A Agustin Obregon 5 Gonzalo Deltour 7 Polito Pieres 9 Inaki LaPrida 7 Julian de Lusarreta 6 Jeff Blake - [WASTED AT MIDNIGHT IS ALL HEART IN WINNING $60,000 SANTA ANITA ALLOWANCE UNDER GARCIA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/wasted-midnight-heart-winning-60000-santa-anita-allowance-garcia/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2015)—Wasted At Midnight, sent from the rail under Martin Garcia, proved ultra game in taking Thursday’s $60,000 allowance feature at Santa Anita, as she prevailed by a nose while covering six furlongs in 1:09.43. “I let her break, I took a position and when I asked - [Ten Extraordinary Horses To Be Honored on February 20th](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ten-extraordinary-horses-honored-february-20th/) - Ten horses will be inducted into the Horse Stars Hall of Fame for 2015 at the EQUUS Foundation's Fete Cheval Etoile on Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. Six horses selected by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be honored for their athletic achievements: Cortes 'C', - [Laura Kraut and Cherry Knoll Farm's Cedric Win $150,000 Ocala Grand Prix in Nail Biting Jump Off](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/laura-kraut-cherry-knoll-farms-cedric-win-150000-ocala-grand-prix-nail-biting-jump/) - Winners of the $150,000 Ocala Grand Prix, Laura Kraut and Cedric, with owner Margaret Duprey. Ocala, FL - February 16, 2015 - On Sunday, Laura Kraut and Cherry Knoll Farm's Cedric proved why they are veterans at the top of the sport. The Olympic duo raced to the top of Sunday's $150,000 Ocala Grand Prix, besting - [Championship Bull Riding On the Fast Track to Las Vegas](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/championship-bull-riding-fast-track-las-vegas/) - LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (March 2, 2015) - With the lights of Las Vegas shining brightly behind the bucking chutes, the South Point Arena is undergoing a transformation to showcase a selection of the world’s most exciting bull riding action during the Tuff Hedeman Vegas Shootout, presented by Boot Barn and Discount Tire, on Saturday, March - [Championship Bull Riding's Ninth Stop on the Mahindra Road to Cheyenne Tour](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/4316/) - Las Vegas, Nevada, - March 7, 2015 – It is hard to refer to Brennon Eldred as a rookie bull rider in Championship Bull Riding. Beating the odds of outscoring four World Champions, the twenty year old cowboy from Sulphur, Oklahoma, riding in his first year with CBR proved why. Eldred, the only cowboy - [Matthew Metell Cruises to Victory in The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour 1.30-1.35m Jumper Class](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/matthew-metell-cruises-victory-ridge-wellingtons-turf-tour-1-30-1-35m-jumper-class/) - Matthew Metell and Cyon Z Won 1.30-1.35m Jumper Class at The Ridge at Wellington Turf Tour Wellington, FL - March 11, 2015 - The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour returned to International Polo Club (IPC) Palm Beach to kick off the tenth week of competition. While the morning saw some unexpected showers, the afternoon brightened up - [Joe Frost Rides Three to Claim His First CBR Title](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/joe-frost-rides-three-claim-first-cbr-title/) - BOSSIER CITY, La., March 14, 2015 – Beating the odds against a bull that has beaten him in two previous attempts, Joe Frost, Randlett, Utah, rides his arch rival, 063 Half Nutz to claim his first CBR buckle, check, and title at the Eldorado Resort Casino Tuff Hedeman Championship Bull Riding in Bossier City, Louisiana. - [Gal and Undercover Reign Supreme on Home Ground at ‘s-Hertogenbosch](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/gal-undercover-reign-supreme-home-ground-s-hertogenbosch/) - by Louise Parkes The Netherlands’ Edward Gal and Glock’s Undercover clinched victory at the last qualifying leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015 Western European League on home ground at ‘s-Hertogenbosch today. Always favourites to take maximum points after their convincing win in yesterday’s Grand Prix, the pair didn’t disappoint this afternoon - [CONTESTANTS CONTINUE THEIR RIDE TO $50,000 AT RODEOHOUSTON®](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/contestants-continue-ride-50000-rodeohouston/) - Contestants at Tuesday night’s RodeoHouston BP Super Series V Championship Round continued their ride toward a $50,000 prize. TIE-DOWN ROPING Hunter Herrin topped the tie-down roping event with winnings of $6,700. He said consistency will be his strategy in advancing toward the grand prize. “Really we just have to focus on doing the same - [Central European and North American Leagues Bring 2014/2015 Jumping Qualifiers to a Close](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/central-european-north-american-leagues-bring-20142015-jumping-qualifiers-close/) - By Louise Parkes All the qualifiers for the Longines FEI World Cup™ 2014/2015 Final have now concluded, following the Central European League Final in Warsaw, Poland 12 days ago and the last legs of the North America East and West Coast Leagues at Ocala, Florida and Thermal, California. The excitement is building by - [Tailgating Singles Provide Option for Individuals, Small Groups Looking to Attend the Iroquois Steeplechase](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tailgating-singles-provide-option-individuals-small-groups-looking-attend-iroquois-steeplechase/) - [Carpe Diem Headlines Field of Eight for Saturday’s $1 Million Toyota Blue Grass](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/carpe-diem-headlines-field-eight-saturdays-1-million-toyota-blue-grass/) - LEXINGTON, KY (March 31, 2015) – WinStar Farm and Stonestreet Stables’ Carpe Diem, runaway winner of last fall’s Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity (G1) here and a leading candidate for the 141st Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), has been installed as the even-money favorite in a field of eight entered Tuesday for Saturday’s 91st running of the $1 million Toyota - [Peace and War Lukewarm 3-1 Favorite vs. Six Foes in $500,000 Central Bank Ashland](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/4411/) - LEXINGTON, KY (March 31, 2015) – Qatar Racing’s Peace and War was made a lukewarm 3-1 morning-line favorite in a well-matched field of seven entered Tuesday for the 78th running of the $500,000 Central Bank Ashland (G1) for 3-year-old fillies going 1 1/16 miles over the main track Saturday. The race offers 170 points toward qualification to the 141st running of the $1 - [Maryland Racing Shifts to Historic Pimlico Race Course Thursday, April 2](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/4418/) - March 31, 201 Maryland Racing Shifts to Historic Pimlico Race Course Thursday, April 2 $1.5 Million Preakness (G1) May 16 Highlights 37-Day Spring Meet Pick 5 with Industry Low Takeout; 10-Cent Rainbow 6 Comes to Pimlico 21 Stakes Including Black-Eyed Susan (G2) and Pimlico Special (G3) Eclectic Music Events and Ultimate Girls Day Out Preakness - [American Equestrians Got Talent Raises Funds to Support U.S. High Performance Programs](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/american-equestrians-got-talent-raises-funds-support-u-s-high-performance-programs/) - Wellington, FL - April 1, 2015 - The American Equestrians Got Talent (AEGT) Finale put equestrians in the spotlight for a spectacular evening of singing, dancing, comedy and more. The Finale drew a crowd of spectators and, most importantly, generated significant funding for USEF High Performance Programs through the USET Foundation. The final tally is in: AEGT's - [Toyota Blue Grass Hopefuls Continue Preperations For Saturday's $1 Million Race](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/toyota-blue-grass-hopefuls-continue-preperations-saturdays-1-million-race/) - Seven of the eight contenders for Saturday’s $1 million Toyota Blue Grass (G1) trained on Keeneland’s main track Thursday morning. The eighth, Pepper Roani, arrived here before noon. Post 1 – Ocho Ocho Ocho (Pictured Below): DP Racing’s Ocho Ocho Ocho, winner of the Delta Jackpot (G3) and Juvenile Turf Sprint Stakes (moved to the main track because - [Schedule of Eclectic Special Events Highlight Keeneland Spring Meet](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/schedule-eclectic-special-events-highlight-keeneland-spring-meet/) - College Scholarship Day along with special Military Day guests and the inaugural Kids Club Day highlight special events for all ages LEXINGTON, KY (April 2, 2015) – A special Military Day, the inaugural Kids Club Day and the return of other exciting special events highlight a fun-filled calendar during Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet, April 3-24. - [Carpe Diem Romps to Victory in $1 Million Toyota Blue Grass](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/carpe-diem-romps-victory-1-million-toyota-blue-grass/) - LEXINGTON, KY (April 4, 2015) – WinStar Farm and Stonestreet Stables’ Carpe Diem took command in upper stretch and cruised to a three-length victory over Danzig Moon in the 91st running of the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass (G1) before a crowd of 26,357 on Saturday. Carpe Diem became the third horse to complete a sweep of - [Santa Anita Derby, Saturday April 4th Highlights](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/santa-anita-derby-saturday-april-4th-highlights/) - JOCKEY QUOTES MARTIN GARCIA, DORTMUND, WINNER: “This is my first win in the Santa Anita Derby. There are a lot of ‘firsts’ with him for me. He was really comfortable. The main thing for me today was to break well and put him in a good position. “Even though he’s won all his races, he’s - [World No1 Brash blows away opposition as Miami Beach Mayor hails 'absolutely incredible' event](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/world-no1-brash-blows-away-opposition-miami-beach-mayor-hails-absolutely-incredible-event/) - World No1 Brash blows away opposition as Miami Beach Mayor hails 'absolutely incredible' event Miami, FL - April 3, 2015 - World No1 and reigning Longines Global Champions Tour Champion Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Forever won the feature class of the day, the historic American Invitational. Following a thrilling jump-off, Scott set the pace early - [INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR JOSH GROBAN TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT 141st KENTUCKY DERBY(r)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/international-superstar-josh-groban-sing-national-anthem-141st-kentucky-derbyr/) - LOUISVILLE, KY (Monday, April 6, 2015) - Multiplatinum and award-winning singer, songwriter and actor, Josh Groban, will perform the national anthem at the 141st Kentucky Derby(r) Presented by Yum! Brands at historic Churchill Downs Racetrack ("CDRT") on Saturday, May 2. The performance by the internationally-renowned artist will take place in the Kentucky Derby Winner's Circle - [WAR STORY WORKS IN PREPARATION FOR START IN KENTUCKY DERBY 141](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/war-story-works-in-preparation-for-start-in-kentucky-derby-141/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, April 8, 2015) – Loooch Racing Stables Inc., Glenn K. Ellis and Christopher Dunn’s War Story, third in the recent Louisiana Derby (GII) at Fair Grounds, worked at Churchill Downs on Wednesday in preparation for a planned start in the 141st Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) at the Louisville - [Dressage Schooling Session Draws Large Applause at 2015 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/dressage-schooling-session-draws-large-applause-at-2015-reem-acra-fei-world-cup-dressage-final/) - Las Vegas, Nevada - April 15, 2015 - The world's best horses and riders set to compete at the 2015 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final took advantage of the schooling session held in the main arena on Wednesday afternoon, which gave them the opportunity to acclimate their horses to the atmosphere and practice - [It's Warming Up in Las Vegas - Show Jumpers Set to Go at 2015 FEI World Cup™ Finals Nineteen Countries Represented on Warm-up Wednesday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/its-warming-up-in-las-vegas-show-jumpers-set-to-go-at-2015-fei-world-cup-finals-nineteen-countries-represented-on-warm-up-wednesday/) - Las Vegas,Nevada - April 15, 2015 - Casually dressed but definitely all business, horses and riders had 120 seconds to familiarize themselves and their mounts to the Thomas & Mack Center arena over a track of eight obstacles set by American course designer Anthony D'Ambrosio in preparation for the 2015 LONGINES FEI World Cup™ Jumping - [Orchard Hill to Face Valiente in US Open Polo Championship Final Coca-Cola and Audi Defeated in Semifinals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/orchard-hill-to-face-valiente-in-us-open-polo-championship-final-coca-cola-and-audi-defeated-in-semifinals/) - Wellington, FL - April 15, 2015 - Orchard Hill and Valiente secured spots in the 111th U.S. Open Polo Championship Final, winning their respective games Wednesday in the semifinals at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC). Orchard Hill defeated Coca-Cola 12-8. In exciting overtime play, Valiente took Audi 11-10 in overtime on Engel - [Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final 2014/2015 - Competition 1](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/longines-fei-world-cup-jumping-final-20142015-competition-1/) - Las Vegas (USA), 16 April 2015 Irish wonderboy, Bertram Allen, wins first round of Longines Final with Molly Malone by Louise Parkes Ireland’s Bertram Allen and the brilliant grey mare, Molly Malone, won the opening Speed competition of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2015 Final at the Thomas & Mack arena in Las Vegas, - [Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final 2014/2015 - Grand Prix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/reem-acra-fei-world-cup-dressage-final-20142015-grand-prix/) - Las Vegas (USA), 16 April 2015 Great Britain’s Dujardin shines, and Peters springs a nice American surprise by Louise Parkes Defending champions, Great Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro, lived up to expectations when winning the Grand Prix on the opening day of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015 Final at the Thomas & - [United States Places Three in Top Ten at Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/united-states-places-three-in-top-ten-at-longines-fei-world-cup-jumping-final/) - Las Vegas, N.V. - The 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final concluded this afternoon with United States jumping elevating its status on the world stage, placing five athletes in the top 20, including three in the top 10. Twenty-nine starters came into the Thomas & Mack Center Arena in Las Vegas, N.V. for Round - [The 2015 LONGINES FEI World CupTM Jumping Final Goes to Guerdat](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-2015-longines-fei-world-cuptm-jumping-final-goes-to-guerdat/) - Switzerland, France, Ireland and United States Top Four Las Vegas, Nevada - April 19, 2015 - Three days of intense competition and four demanding rounds, two of them today, in a tight indoor arena with enthusiastic crowds - these are the elements that make for superb sport. After forty-nine rounds over Anthony D'Ambrosio's courses in - [RIDING AND ROPING FOR A GOOD CAUSE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/riding-and-roping-for-a-good-cause/) - Franklin, Tenn. (April 21, 2015) – Four charities will be beneficiaries of this year’s Franklin Rodeo. One Gen Away, GraceWorks Ministries, Bridges Domestic Violence Center, and the Williamson Medical Center’s Breast Health Center will all receive proceeds from the 2015 Franklin Rodeo. A food drive will be held during all three nights of the Franklin - [75 Horses Ready To Start The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/75-horses-ready-to-start-the-rolex-kentucky-three-day-event-presented-by-land-rover/) - Lexington, Ky.- April 22, 2015 - In front of an eager crowd of about 750 people on a sunny and windy afternoon, the international ground jury accepted all 75 horses presented for the first horse inspection at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover. The event begins on Thursday, April 23, and runs - [Jung Rides To Early Lead at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jung-rides-to-early-lead-at-rolex-kentucky-three-day-event-presented-by-land-rover/) - Photo by Ben Radvani Lexington, Ky., April 23, 2015-The last time Michael Jung rode at the Kentucky Horse Park, he won the individual gold medal at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. This year he's back, with two horses, to ride for the first time at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, and he took - ["East Meets West"– Big Names Launch Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/east-meets-west-big-names-launch-longines-fei-world-cup-jumping-north-american-league/) - The brand new Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League was launched in Miami (USA) today by three of the biggest names in the sport – Beezie Madden, the most decorated US female equestrian athlete of all time and currently the only woman in the top 10 of the Longines world rider rankings, American - [CBS Sports Network to Broadcast 2015 FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/cbs-sports-network-to-broadcast-2015-fei-world-cup-finals-in-las-vegas/) - Las Vegas, Nevada - April 23, 2015 - The 2015 FEI World Cup™ Finals, featuring the Reem Acra FEI World CupTM Dressage Final and the LONGINES FEI World CupTM Jumping Final, held April 15-19 in Las Vegas, will be broadcast on Saturday, April 25 from 8:00-10:00 pm EDT on CBS Sports Network. The 2015 FEI World Cup™ Finals - [Price Gallops To Lead At Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/price-gallops-to-lead-at-rolex-kentucky-three-day-event-presented-by-land-rover/) - Photo by Ben Radvanyi Lexington, Ky., April 25, 2015-The 0.4 time faults that result from being 1 second slow is the difference between Tim Price of New Zealand, riding Wesko (36.3), and Michael Jung of Germany, riding on La Biosthetique Sam FBW (36.7), in the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover. Jung is - [FEI Classics™: Michael Jung conquers Kentucky](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fei-classics-michael-jung-conquers-kentucky/) - Photo by Patricia Branan-Wendell By Kate Green The phenomenal Michael Jung (GER) can now add victory at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA), third leg of the FEI Classics™ 2014/2015, to his ever growing list of major accolades. Riding the courageous little mare FisherRocana FST, he was the only rider to finish on his Dressage - [2015 Iroquois Shoppes Offer Local, Equestrian-themed Goods on Race Day](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2015-iroquois-shoppes-offer-local-equestrian-themed-goods-on-race-day/) - NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 28, 2015 – Race goers of the 74th Iroquois Steeplechase will have the opportunity to shop local and equestrian-themed goods at the Iroquois Shoppes, a pop-up, centralized marketplace on the Steeplechase grounds on race day. Located in Hospitality Village, near the Family Area and box seats, the Iroquois Shoppes space is accessible - [Speed can carry Dortmund to the Roses](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/speed-can-carry-dortmund-to-the-roses/) - The 141st running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby promises to be remembered for its quality, with a dynamite field assembled for the 1 ¼-mile classic. The 20-horse cast features no shortage of legitimate win contenders and the crème of the crop belongs to Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. The three-time Kentucky Derby winner - [Updates on The Kentucky Oaks Race](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/updates-on-the-kentucky-oaks-race/) - ANGELA RENEE/ESKENFORMONEY – The two Longines Kentucky Oaks-bound fillies out of the Todd Pletcher barn were up and at them early Thursday morning at Churchill Downs, heading out at 6 a.m. for gallops under the lights at the big Louisville oval. Exercise rider Adele Bellenger was at the controls on Angela Renee and they went for - [KENTUCKY DERBY’S TOP THREE HAVE PREAKNESS ON RADAR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kentucky-derbys-top-three-have-preakness-on-radar/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, May 3, 2015) – To set the stage for his press conference Sunday morning to reflect on this fourth victory, Hall of Fame trainerBob Baffert brought the star of the 141st Kentucky Derby -- American Pharoah -- out of the barn to pose for the cameras. Bribing him with carrots, Baffert led - [Wearing Pink for a Reason](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/wearing-pink-for-a-reason/) - Franklin, Tenn. (May 4, 2015) – Kris Geier’s favorite color has always been pink, but now the color has a special meaning for her. Pink is the color for breast cancer survivors, of which the Spring Hill, Tenn. woman is one. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2011 and got her health care - [Owner-Trainer Considering Preakness for Tesio Winner Bodhisattva](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/owner-trainer-considering-preakness-for-tesio-winner-bodhisattva/) - Laurel Park based owner-trainer Jose Corrales has not ruled out a possible start in the Preakness for Federico Tesio winner Bodhisattva. Bred in California, Bodhisattva is a sophomore son of multiple graded stakes winner Student Council, whose Grade 1 wins include the 2008 Pimlico Special, also run at the Preakness distance. “If the possibility - [FEI Classics™: Ingrid Klimke out to make German history](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fei-classics-ingrid-klimke-out-to-make-german-history/) - The talented German Olympian Ingrid Klimke, who already has the FEI Classics™ 2014/2015 Etoiles de Pau (FRA) victory under her belt, is now bidding to be the first representative of her country to win the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR), which takes place this weekend (7-10 May). Only two riders from Continental Europe have - [2015 Iroquois Steeplechase Stick Horse Race to Honor Former Child Ambassador Michael Stanley](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2015-iroquois-steeplechase-stick-horse-race-to-honor-former-child-ambassador-michael-stanley/) - NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8, 2015 – Iroquois Steeplechase announced today that the stick horse race, presented by Cumulus and Phillips Toy Mart, is back for its fourth year. This year, the Iroquois Race Committee has named the stick horse race after Michael Stanley, the 2014 child ambassador who passed away April 23, 2015 after a - [Iroquois Steeplechase Announces Post Positions For All 7 Races This Saturday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/iroquois-steeplechase-announces-post-positions-for-all-7-races-this-saturday-2/) - Photo by Patricia Branan-Wendell NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 7, 2015 – Crowds gathered early at Percy Warner Park this morning to hear post positions drawn for the horses participating in Saturday’s seven races at the 2015 Iroquois Steeplechase. Led by Dwight Hall, Iroquois Steeplechase Race Committee chairman, the drawing determined the horses’ starting positions, and - [Zetcher Looking to Turn Tables on Longtime Trainer in Preakness Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/zetcher-looking-to-turn-tables-on-longtime-trainer-in-preakness-stakes/) - BALTIMORE –During 15 years of owning Thoroughbreds, Arnold Zetcher has enjoyed considerable success in major stakes with horses trained by Bob Baffert. Yet the Hall of Fame trainer was the only one who stood in the way of Zetcher experiencing every owner’s dream of winning the Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs. - [RODEO CRAZY: Franklin Barrel Racers, horse Lovers to Compete at this weekend’s Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/rodeo-crazy-franklin-barrel-racers-horse-lovers-to-compete-at-this-weekends-rodeo/) - Franklin, Tenn. (May 11, 2015) – Two Franklin women will compete at this weekend’s Franklin Rodeo. Cowgirls Jessi Fish, age 22, and Rae Scott, age 19, will barrel race at the 66th annual rodeo. Fish, the veteran of the two, grew up attending the rodeo and volunteering at it. Since she turned pro as a - [Rested Commissioner Takes Aim at Pimlico Special](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/rested-commissioner-takes-aim-at-pimlico-special/) - BALTIMORE – Seven weeks after delivering a career-best performance to win his first graded stakes, WinStar Farm’s Commissioner can make it two in a row in Friday’s $300,000 Sagamore Racing Pimlico Special (G3). The 45th running of the 1 3/16-mile Special is one of seven stakes, four of them graded, on a spectacular 14-race - [Preakness Stakes a Favorite for Familiar Face Bob Baffert](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/preakness-stakes-a-favorite-for-familiar-face-bob-baffert/) - Hall of Fame Trainer Seeks 5th Win with American Pharoah, Dortmund BALTIMORE – Though he’ll be on a mission to win Saturday’s 140th running of the Preakness Stakes with either Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah or Derby third-place finisher Dortmund, Bob Baffert won’t be all business when he arrives at Pimlico Race Course Wednesday. - [Five Preakness Entrants En Route from Kentucky to Pimlico](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/five-preakness-entrants-en-route-from-kentucky-to-pimlico/) - BALTIMORE – Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah boarded a plane bound for Baltimore-Washington International Airport following a quiet Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs. Zayat Stables’ American Pharoah, who is expected to be heavily favored to capture Saturday’s 140th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course, was joined on the flight by stablemate - [American Pharoah Gallops in the Slop at Churchill Downs](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/american-pharoah-gallops-in-the-slop-at-churchill-downs/) - YouTube video of American Pharoah's May 25 gallop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FktMyy55BmQ AMERICAN PHAROAH GALLOPS IN THE SLOP AT CHURCHILL DOWNS; BAFFERT WILL BE AT BARN 33 TUESDAY MORNING TO CHECK ON CHAMPION LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, May 25, 2015) - Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) and Preakness Stakes (GI) winner American Pharoah continued his training for - [McLain Ward Kicks Off Devon with Open Jumper Domination](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mclain-ward-kicks-off-devon-with-open-jumper-domination/) - The country's top show jumpers have arrived at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, and in a fitting fashion eight-time Grand Prix of Devon winner McLain Ward claimed the first two Open Jumper victories. In the first Open Jumper class, he piloted the 15-year-old Hanoverian mare HH Ashley to the fastest double clear effort - [Kelli Cruciotti Captures First Grand Prix Win in $100,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kelli-cruciotti-captures-first-grand-prix-win-in-100000-sapphire-grand-prix-of-devon/) - By: Rebecca Walton ] Beginners luck or youthful indiscretion can be used when a young person takes home a major victory, but none of those correctly describe Kelli Cruciotti. Hard working, determined - those are the best adjectives to describe the 17-year-old athlete who won her first grand prix with Chamonix H during Thursday night's - [The Truth or Else Joins Belmont Stakes Mix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/the-truth-or-else-joins-belmont-stakes-mix/) - ELMONT, N.Y.-- Trainer Kenny McPeek, who upset War Emblem's bid for a Triple Crown with Sarava in 2002, said Thursday morning that he will more than likely point The Truth or Else towards the Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes on June 6. The Truth or Else, who had picked up 11 points on the - [Pletcher Talks Belmont Heartache, Settles On Spots For Fleet of Belmont Stakes Racing Festival Contenders](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/pletcher-talks-belmont-heartache-settles-on-spots-for-fleet-of-belmont-stakes-racing-festival-contenders/) - ELMONT, N.Y. - Trainer Todd Pletcher said his Belmont contenders, Carpe Diem, Madefromlucky, and Materiality, walked the shedrow Sunday morning. This is typical for Pletcher horses who breezed two days prior. The day after the work, they all jogged on the track. Pletcher indicated that he will announce his finalized rider assignments on Tuesday. The - [American Pharoah Breezes Five Furlongs in 1:00.20](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/american-pharoah-breezes-five-furlongs-in-100-20/) - Zayat Stables' Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner American Pharoah breezed five furlongs in 1:00.20 on a fast track under Martin Garcia at 8:30 a.m. ET on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Ky. The Bob Baffert-trained 3-year-old will attempt to become horse racing's 12th Triple Crown winner - and first since - [Multiple G1 winner Carpe Diem withdrawn from Belmont](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/multiple-g1-winner-carpe-diem-withdrawn-from-belmont/) - The connections of Carpe Diem announced Monday morning that they would not run the colt in Saturday's Belmont Stakes. Todd Pletcher will now be represented by Materiality and Madefromlucky in the Belmont. With Carpe Diem's defection, rider assignments have been firmed up: John Velazquez will ride Materiality and Javier Castellano has the mount on Madefromlucky. - [American Pharoah, Keen Ice Depart Churchill Downs For New York](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/american-pharoah-keen-ice-depart-churchill-downs-for-new-york/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, June 2, 2015) -Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner American Pharoah walked the shed row of Barn 33 Tuesday morning before departing Churchill Downs at 10 a.m. (all times Eastern) for a van ride to Louisville International Airport for his flight to New York in anticipation of Saturday's $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (GI). - [Triple Crown Hopeful American Pharoah Gets Acquainted with Belmont Main Track](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/triple-crown-hopeful-american-pharoah-gets-acquainted-with-belmont-main-track/) - ELMONT, N.Y. - Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah went out onto a sloppy Belmont Park main track for the first time this morning to stretch his legs and become acclimated with his new surroundings as he prepares for Saturday's Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes as part of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival presented by - [American Pharoah bids for Triple Crown in G1 Belmont Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/american-pharoah-bids-for-triple-crown-in-g1-belmont-stakes/) - ELMONT, N.Y. - American Pharoah will attempt to become the 12th Triple Crown winner and first since Affirmed in 1978 when he contests the 147th running of the Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Belmont Park. The third leg of the Triple Crown is the highlight of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival - [Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah is 'all systems go' for G1 Belmont Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/triple-crown-hopeful-american-pharoah-is-all-systems-go-for-g1-belmont-stakes/) - ELMONT, N.Y. - All systems go. That was the pronouncement by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert after he watched Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner American Pharoah gallop on the main track Thursday morning in preparation for Saturday's Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the elusive Triple Crown to be contested - [William Fox-Pitt Returns to World Eventing Number One Slot](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/william-fox-pitt-returns-to-world-eventing-number-one-slot/) - Lausanne (SUI), 4 June 2015 William Fox-Pitt (GBR), the multiple Olympic, World and European medallist, is back as world Eventing number one after victory in last month’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, fourth leg of the FEI Classics™. He had held on to the world number one slot for a year until last month, when - [Triple Crown Winner American Pharoah To Jog Friday Around 6:45 A.M.](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/triple-crown-winner-american-pharoah-to-jog-friday-around-645-a-m/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, June 11, 2015) – Triple Crown winner American Pharoah has been walking the shed row of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s Barn 33 daily since returning to Churchill Downs on Sunday, but he’s scheduled to return to the track Friday around 6:45 a.m. for a clockwise job around the one-mile oval. - [McLain Ward and Rothchild Repeat Victory in $210,000 CP Grand Prix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mclain-ward-and-rothchild-repeat-victory-in-210000-cp-grand-prix/) - Calgary, AB, Canada – June 14, 2015 – For the second year in a row, USA’s McLain Ward and Rothchild emerged victorious in the $210,000 CP Grand Prix during the ‘Continental’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows. It all came down to the wire in the tournament’s final event on Sunday, as Ward and Rothchild went last - [SANTA ANITA-BASED ‘PHAROAH’ TO RETURN HOME ON THURSDAY MORNING FROM LOUISVILLE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/santa-anita-based-pharoah-to-return-home-on-thursday-morning-from-louisville/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (June 17, 2015)—Triple Crown Champion American Pharoah, who will return to his Santa Anita base Thursday morning, will make a public appearance between races at The Great Race Place on Gold Cup at Santa Anita Day, Saturday, June 27, it was announced today. “We want to again thank American Pharoah’s owner, - [James Fairclough Dominates Horse Four-In-Hand Division at Bromont International Driving](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/james-fairclough-dominates-horse-four-in-hand-division-at-bromont-international-driving/) - Bromont, Quebec - June 21, 2015 - The Bromont International Driving, held June 19 to 21, 2015, concluded today at the Olympic Equestrian park, with the victory of American driver James Fairclough in the FEI2* Horse Four-In-Hand Division. Fairclough, who was leading after the dressage and marathon phases, stayed ahead of his closest competitor, Misdee - [2015 IEA Western National Finals Day 1 Results](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2015-iea-western-national-finals-day-1-results/) - June 25, 2015 - Oklahoma City, OK - We've kicked off the 2015 IEA Western National Finals! Wednesday was filled with plenty of activities as the Interscholastic Equestrian Association had fun at the Welcome Party hosted by the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA). Competition officially kicked off Thursday with plenty of excitement, tiebreakers and ride-offs! - [FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing 2015: British team triumph at Strzegom](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/fei-nations-cup-eventing-2015-british-team-triumph-at-strzegom/) - An all-female team from Great Britain eventually beat an all-male trio from Australia after a tight competition at Strzegom (POL), fourth leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing 2015. The three-man Australian team led after Dressage, with Andrew Hoy taking the individual lead on Cheeky Calimbo, but the Brits, who were third at that stage, - [American Gold Cup Increases Prize Money and FEI Rankings Classes for 2015](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/american-gold-cup-increases-prize-money-and-fei-rankings-classes-for-2015/) - Jessica Springsteen on her victory gallop Photo by Emily Riden North Salem, NY - June 30, 2015 - This September, the prestigious American Gold Cup will return to Old Salem Farm in North Salem, New York. Now entering its 45th year, the international show jumping competition will play host to a total of five Longines - [Student Equestrians Ride to IEA National Championships](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/student-equestrians-ride-to-iea-national-championships/) - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, June 20, 2015 - 177 of the nation's leading middle school and high school equestrians competed at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, June 25-26, 2015. The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) student-riders competed in the Western discipline during the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby. The NRHA and the National - [McLain Ward and HH Azur Clear Three Rounds to Win $400,000 ATCO Power Queen Elizabeth II Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/mclain-ward-and-hh-azur-clear-three-rounds-to-win-400000-atco-power-queen-elizabeth-ii-cup/) - Calgary, AB, Canada – July 4, 2015 – The stars aligned for McLain Ward (USA) and HH Azur to earn a major victory in Saturday’s $400,000 ATCO Power Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Spruce Meadows. There are not many major competitions left in the world that Ward has not won, but he will now have - [Tori Colvin Tops Hunterdon Cup on Day One of U.S. Junior Hunter National Championship East Coast](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tori-colvin-tops-hunterdon-cup-on-day-one-of-u-s-junior-hunter-national-championship-east-coast/) - Photo by Emily Riden, Phelps Media Group Devon, PA - July 6, 2015 - On Sunday, Tori Colvin was earning major jumper victories in Tryon, North Carolina. Fast-forward less than 24 hours and one drive through the night with her mother, and the 17-year-old from Loxahatchee, Florida was winning every class she was entered in - [Kent Farrington and Voyeur Top $400,000 Pan American Cup, Presented by Rolex](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kent-farrington-and-voyeur-top-400000-pan-american-cup-presented-by-rolex/) - Calgary, AB, Canada – July 12, 2015 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Amalaya Investments’ Voyeur concluded the Spruce Meadows ‘Pan American’ Tournament CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, with a masterful win Sunday. Competing in the $400,000 Pan American Cup, presented by Rolex, competition ended impressively as the three highest ranked American riders in the world - [Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Captures Team Gold in Germany](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/hermes-u-s-show-jumping-team-captures-team-gold-in-germany/) - The winning Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team at CSIO5* Mannheim (Karl-Heinz Frieler) Mannheim, Germany - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team was victorious today in the 100th Nations Cup of Germany, held at the Mannheim CSIO5* in Mannheim, Germany. The contest was exciting from start to finish as the talented all-female team of Laura Kraut, - [Canadian Eventing Team in Third at Pan Am Games Jessica Phoenix Set to Defend Individual Gold Medal](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/canadian-eventing-team-in-third-at-pan-am-games-jessica-phoenix-set-to-defend-individual-gold-medal/) - Caledon, Ontario - The Canadian Eventing Team, comprised of Colleen Loach of Dunham, QC, defending Pan Am champion Jessica Phoenix of Cannington, ON, Waylon Roberts of Port Perry, ON, and Kathryn Robinson of Kettering, GBR, produced three clear rounds in cross-country competition held Saturday, July 18, to move into third place in the standings. The - [Erin Haas Echoes Wins in the Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers at Great Lakes Equestrian Festival IV](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/erin-haas-echoes-wins-in-the-junioramateur-owner-jumpers-at-great-lakes-equestrian-festival-iv/) - Traverse City, MI - July 23, 2015 - Erin Haas of North Face Farm entered Thursday afternoon's Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper class at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival aboard her mount, Coachella, with the same attitude as the week prior - ready to win. Excitingly enough, she did just that. Haas and North Face Farm's eye-catching grey - [Alfano, Farmer, Steege, Stewart and Tosh Top Opening Day Hunters at CP National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/alfano-farmer-steege-stewart-and-tosh-top-opening-day-hunters-at-cp-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - October 27, 2015 - This week, Lexington, Kentucky, ushers in both top racehorses for the Breeders' Cup and the nation's leading hunter and jumper horses for the prestigious CP National Horse Show. The horse show, marking the culmination of the year-long show circuit, kicked off Tuesday morning at the Kentucky Horse Park - [Prelude to the Cup Offers Fans Chance to See Keeneland Dressed for Breeders’ Cup and Championship Contenders](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prelude-to-the-cup-offers-fans-chance-to-see-keeneland-dressed-for-breeders-cup-and-championship-contenders/) - Special day of racing on the eve of World Championships LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 28, 2015) – Fans have the opportunity to see Keeneland outfitted in Breeders’ Cup purple on Prelude to the Cup, Thursday, Oct. 29, a special day of racing on the eve of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, to be held Oct. 30-31. - [Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale Starts Monday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-november-breeding-stock-sale-starts-monday/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 28, 2015) – Thoroughbred breeders from around the world will be in Lexington when Keeneland’s 72nd November Breeding Stock Sale begins Monday, Nov. 2. Globally recognized as the premier auction of its kind, the sale immediately follows the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, being held for the first time at Keeneland on Oct. - [Save the Date: Saturday, November 14th FEI World Cup™ Show Jumping at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa's Equestrian Arena](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/save-the-date-saturday-november-14th-fei-world-cup-show-jumping-at-the-south-point-hotel-casino-spas-equestrian-arena/) - Las Vegas, NV - October 26, 2015 - With a full schedule that includes a prestigious Longines FEI World Cup™ North American League leg, The Las Vegas National Horse Show will also host two Speed Classics, two Winning Round Classics, the West Coast Equestrian (WCE) Medal Finals, the Show Jumping Hall of Fame West Coast - [Scott Stewart Sweeps Four of Five Professional Hunter Championship Titles at CP National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/scott-stewart-sweeps-four-of-five-professional-hunter-championship-titles-at-cp-national-horse-show/) - Photo by Emily Riden/Phelps Sports Lexington, KY - October 28, 2015 - No one has won the Leading Hunter Rider title at the CP National Horse Show more than Scott Stewart, and on Wednesday at the Kentucky Horse Park he did it again. Stewart rode to division championships in the First Year Green Hunters, the - [CLASSIC SHOWDOWN IS A GRAND SLAM NO MATTER THE RESULTS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/classic-showdown-is-a-grand-slam-no-matter-the-results/) - Wednesday, October 28, 2015 By Bob Ehalt It’s a term that has been around in sports for decades. Breeders' Cup 2015Yet in horse racing, it came into being nearly five months ago. It was the morning of June 7, 2015, less than 24 hours after American Pharoah had captured the Belmont Stakes to become the - [Favored Falling Sky Grinds Out Victory in Lafayette Presented by Keeneland Select on Prelude to the Cup Day](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/favored-falling-sky-grinds-out-victory-in-lafayette-presented-by-keeneland-select-on-prelude-to-the-cup-day/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 29, 2015) – Newtown Anner Stud and Joseph Bulger’s Falling Sky surged past Doubledown Again in the shadow of the wire by a half-length to win the 72nd running of the $100,000 Lafayette Presented by Keeneland Select for 3-year-olds and up on Thursday before a sun-drenched Prelude to the Cup crowd of - [Kent Farrington and Willow Dash for Cash in $130,000 CP Grand Prix at CP National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kent-farrington-and-willow-dash-for-cash-in-130000-cp-grand-prix-at-cp-national-horse-show/) - Photo provided by Phelps Media Group Lexington, KY - Oct. 29, 2015 - When 15 horses qualified for the jump-off during the $130,000 CP Grand Prix, presented by Copernicus Stables, at the CP National Horse Show, it was clear that it would require more than just scope to win the day. For Kent Farrington, the - [Bailoutbobby Romps to Victory in Marathon](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/bailoutbobby-romps-to-victory-in-marathon/) - Photo provided Bloodhorse.com LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 30, 2015) – R3 Racing’s Bailoutbobby made a sweeping move on the far turn and drew off to win the eighth running of the $200,000 Marathon (G2) by 5 1/4 lengths over Majestic Harbor before a crowd of 44,947 on the opening day of the 32nd Breeders’ Cup World - [Lucy Deslauriers and Hester Capture 2015 USEF U25 National Championship at CP National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/lucy-deslauriers-and-hester-capture-2015-usef-u25-national-championship-at-cp-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, KY - October 31, 2015 - Lucy Deslauriers and Hester have formed an unmatched partnership during the 2015 season. After winning the North American Young Rider Show Jumping individual gold medal in July, they went on to win the USEF Junior Jumper Championship just a few weeks ago. Now they have capped off their - [Chardon wins FEI World Cup™ Driving in Stockholm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/chardon-wins-fei-world-cup-driving-in-stockholm/) - Stockholm (SWE), 30 November 2015 By Cindy Timmer Dutchman IJsbrand Chardon won the third FEI World Cup™ Driving leg yesterday at the Swedish International Horse Show in Stockholm. But it did not come easy for the four-time World Champion, as he had to stop for a moment when one of his wheeler horses caught a - [Brazile sets first-round record](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/brazile-sets-first-round-record/) - Photo by Tom Donoghue LAS VEGAS - The 2015 edition of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER got off to a historical start. Trevor Brazile, the 22-time world champion, won the tie-down roping with a 6.8-second run - the fastest Round 1 time in WNFR history. "That's sweet, I had no idea," - [Peebles continues second-round dominance at the WNFR 2015](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/peebles-continues-second-round-dominance-at-the-wnfr-2015/) - LAS VEGAS - At this point, Steven Peebles can almost be penciled in to win the second round at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER. The Redmond, Ore., bareback rider is making his seventh appearance in Las Vegas, and tonight was his third-straight victory lap in Round 2 after he rode for - [Two out of three for Tsinigine and Motes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/two-out-of-three-for-tsinigine-and-motes/) - Photo by Tom Donoghue LAS VEGAS - Aaron Tsinigine and Ryan Motes didn't get to rope together in Las Vegas last year. Now, they're making up for lost time in a big way. The pair won their second round in three nights during Round 3 action at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris - [WNFR 2015 Feild and Peebles in bareback riding battle](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/wnfr-2015-feild-and-peebles-in-bareback-riding-battle/) - Photo by Tom Donoghue LAS VEGAS - Kaycee Feild had watched Steven Peebles close in on his lead in the world bareback riding standings the last two nights, and when Peebles put up another big ride tonight, Feild responded. During Round 4 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER Peebles posted an - [WNFR 2015 Day 5 Team ropers tie at the top](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/wnfr-2015-day-5-team-ropers-tie-at-the-top/) - LAS VEGAS - Team ropers Derrick Begay and Clay O'Brien Cooper are officially on fire, and on top of the world. Standings, that is. The duo won their third round in five tries when they split the Round 5 win with Coleman Proctor and Jake Long with a 4.0-second run. Both Begay and Cooper have - [WNFR 2015 Brazile captures 23rd world championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/wnfr-2015-brazile-captures-23rd-world-championship/) - Photo by Tom Donoghue LAS VEGAS - Trevor Brazile won his 23rd world championship tonight, and he did it in style. The Decatur, Texas, cowboy clinched the 13th gold all-around buckle of his career when he won the tie-down roping in Round 6 with a 6.6-second run at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by - [WNFR 2015 Rusty Wright continues family's winning legacy](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/wnfr-2015-rusty-wright-continues-familys-winning-legacy/) - Photo by Tom Donoghue LAS VEGAS - Rusty Wright has watched his father and uncles take victory laps many times over the years in Las Vegas, and now he's experiencing his own. The 20-year-old saddle bronc rider won Round 7 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER with an 83-point trip on - [WNFR 2015 Day 8 Brazile has another record night](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/wnfr-2015-day-8-brazile-has-another-record-night/) - LAS VEGAS - Trevor Brazile just keeps outdoing himself at the 2015 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER. Brazile earned his 23rd gold buckle in Round 6 two nights ago when he clinched the world all-around title by winning the tie-down roping title with a 6.6-second run. Tonight, he one-upped himself with a - [WNFR 2015 Kimzey repeats as bull riding champ](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/wnfr-2015-kimzey-repeats-as-bull-riding-champ/) - LAS VEGAS - Bull rider Sage Kimzey earned his second straight gold buckle tonight, making him the first man in the event's history to win the world title in his first two years as a PRCA card holder. Kimzey's 84-point ride on Smith, Harper and Morgan's Maverick was good for second place in Round 9 - [WNFR 2015 World Champions Crowned in Las Vegas](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/wnfr-2015-world-champions-crowned-in-las-vegas/) - LAS VEGAS - Steven Peebles nearly died just five months ago. Tonight, he left the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER with a haul that he only could've imagined in his wildest dreams. The 26-year-old from Redmond, Ore., captured the bareback riding world title, the WNFR average championship and the RAM Top Gun - [NINE LATE NOMINATIONS TO 2016 TRIPLE CROWN](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/nine-late-nominations-2016-triple-crown/) - LOUISVILLE, KY. (Wednesday, March 23, 2016) – The roster of 3-year-old Thoroughbreds eligible to compete for the honor of succeeding Zayat Stables’ American Pharoah as the 12th horse to sweep the American Triple Crown has climbed to 377 after nine horses were made eligible for the coveted three-race series during its late nomination phase that - [BROWN ADVISORY IROQUOIS CHELTENHAM CHALLENGE OFFERS $500K BONUS Leading U.K., American Steeplechase Races Connect Centuries-old Tradition](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/brown-advisory-iroquois-cheltenham-challenge-offers-500k-bonus-leading-u-k-american-steeplechase-races-connect-centuries-old-tradition/) - NASHVILLE, Tenn., and CHELTENHAM, England – Equestrians in the 17th century British Isles would race cross-country to the tallest church steeple, a tradition that has evolved into one of the most popular styles of modern horse racing over hurdles. Now the two most iconic steeplechase races in the United States and the United Kingdom are - [IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE ANNOUNCES 75TH ANNIVERSARY’S HONORARY CO­CHAIR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/iroquoissteeplechaseannounces75thanniversaryshonorarycochair/) - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Iroquois Steeplechase and its 501(c)3 organization, the Volunteer State Horsemen's Foundation, have selected Steven Webber, M.B.Ch.B, of Nashville as its 2016 honorary co‐chair of the 75th Iroquois Steeplechase to be held May 14. As the pediatrician‐in‐chief of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Dr. Webber was nominated to represent - [IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE NAMES 2016 CHILD AMBASSADOR BROOKLYN MORLEY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/iroquois-steeplechase-names-2016-child-ambassador-brooklyn-morley/) - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Iroquois Steeplechase and its beneficiary, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, have selected Brooklyn Morley—a second grader at Chapman’s Retreat Elementary School in Spring Hill, Tenn.—as the Child Ambassador for the May 14th event. Brooklyn, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia when she was just two years old, is - [IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE CELEBRATES 75 YEARS, MAY 14, 2016](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/iroquois-steeplechase-celebrates-75-years-may-14-2016/) - Photo by: Patricia Branan-Wendell The Iroquois Steeplechase has been Nashville's rite of spring since 1941, attracting more than 25,000 spectators to watch the best horses and riders in the world race over hurdles on a three­mile turf track. Held the second Saturday of May each year at Percy Warner Park, May 14, 2016, will mark - [75th Iroquois Steeplechase Luncheon](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/75th-iroquois-steeplechase-luncheon/) - NASHVILLE, TN (Wednesday, April 6) Patricia Branan-Wendell- The 75th Iroquois Steeplechase season kicked off today with the Spring Luncheon with the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Iroquois sponsors and volunteers had the opportunity to meet the 2016 Child Ambassador Brooklyn Morley and her family, and hear from Dr. Meg Rush, Chief of Staff, - [Keeneland Spring Meet Offers Mix of Fan Favorites and New Special Events](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-spring-meet-offers-mix-of-fan-favorites-and-new-special-events/) - LEXINGTON, KY (April 7, 2016) – Keeneland’s Spring Meet offers a wide-ranging calendar of unique special events, featuring such popular fixtures as College Scholarship Day, Sunrise Trackside on Saturday mornings, tailgating on The Hill and the commemorative Maker’s Mark bottle signing, and highlighted by several new features that include Hall of Fame Jockey Day, Milliners - [O'Connell Captures RNCFR National Title](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/oconnell-captures-rncfr-national-title/) - KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Tim O'Connell doesn't have to chase a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association national championship anymore. The standout bareback rider checked that goal off his list when he won the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo April 10 at the Silver Spurs Arena. "I've never made it out of the semifinals here before, so to - [DUBAI SAILS INTO SEMIFINALS OF U.S. OPEN; VALIENTE ADVANCES TO QUARTERFINALS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/dubai-sails-into-semifinals-of-u-s-open-valiente-advances-to-quarterfinals/) - Round three of the 112th U.S. Open Polo Championship® featured all four teams in bracket I. Dubai advances to the semifinals after their resounding 14-6 win over White Birch, and Valiente moves on to the quarterfinals after defeating Coca-Cola 11-7. Dubai set the tone for the day, winning their morning match 14-6 over White Birch. - [USEF Names Short List for the U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/usef-names-short-list-u-s-olympic-show-jumping-team/) - Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named 10 athletes and their horses to the Short List for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team. The athletes and their horses will compete in designated CSIO/CSI observation events taking place May 12 - June 26, 2016. The following athletes and horses have been - [75th Iroquois Steeplechase Fast Facts](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/5189/) - The Iroquois Steeplechase is an iconic sporting event that has been Nashville's rite of spring since 1941, attracting tens of thousands of spectators to watch the best horses and riders in the world race over hurdles on a three-mile turf track! Held the second Saturday of each May at Percy Warner Park, we are Music - [Marquee Race Purse Increased by $50,000](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/5193/) - Last fall, officials from the Iroquois Steeplechase in Nashville, Tennessee and Cheltenham Racecourse in the United Kingdom announced a $500,000 bonus to any horse that could win both the Iroquois and the Cheltenham World Hurdle within one calendar year. Now the Volunteer State Horsemen’s Foundation has boosted the purse on the American side to $200,000, - [Steeplechase's Rich History (National Steeplechase Association)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/steeplechases-rich-history-national-steeplechase-association/) - American steeplechasing traces its lineage to Ireland, but owes its life to nine men from New York. August Belmont, H. DeCourcy Forbes, Samuel S. Howland, James O. Green, Frederick Gebhard, A.J. Cassatt, Foxhall P. Keene, John G. Follansbee and Frederick H. Prince founded the National Steeplechase Association. The purposes of the organization, according to the - [UNBEATEN GO MAGGIE GO, CALIFORNIA-BASED MOKAT ARE LATE NOMINEES TO $1 MILLION LONGINES KENTUCKY OAKS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/unbeaten-go-maggie-go-california-based-mokat-late-nominees-1-million-longines-kentucky-oaks/) - Photo by Leslie Martin LOUISVILLE, KY. (Monday, April 18, 2016) – The roster of 3-year-old fillies eligible to compete in the 142nd running of the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (Grade I) at Churchill Downs Racetrack has grown to 114 with the addition of Mike Tarp’s Go Maggie Go, the unbeaten winner of the Gulfstream - [2016 BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE FEATURES 59 GRADE/GROUP 1 RACES IN 12 COUNTRIES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2016-breeders-cup-challenge-features-59-gradegroup-1-races-in-12-countries/) - Winners of 77 Races Earn Automatic Berths, Travel and Entry Fees Paid Into World Championships Seven “Win and You’re In” Races for Breeders’ Cup Classic LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 19, 2016) -- The Breeders' Cup announced today that the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Challenge series will consist of 77 automatic qualifying races, including four new races, into - [CHURCHILL DOWNS’ 2016 DERBY WEEK HIGHLIGHTS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/churchill-downs-2016-derby-week-highlights/) - LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, April 21, 2016) – It’s time to get ready for your favorite Derby week events. Opening Night presented by Stella Artois and Old Forester kicks off the Derby celebration on Saturday, April 30 followed by action-packed racing on Tuesday and Wednesday and a celebration of all things Kentucky at Thurby presented by - [Old Friends 12th Annual Homecoming, Sponsored by Red*Brand Fence, is Sunday May 8th. Tickets Available Now](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/old-friends-12th-annual-homecoming-sponsored-redbrand-fence-sunday-may-8th-tickets-available-now/) - Forte Dei Marmi and Starspangled Heat (Photo by Tim Wilson) Lexington, KY - APRIL 25, 2016 -Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Georgetown, KY, will host its Annual Homecoming Sponsored by Red Brand Fence on Sunday May 8th, 2016 from 2 pm to 6 pm. The event is an open house and fundraiser and - [Kentucky Derby Favorite Nyquist to work at Keeneland on Friday at 12:15 p.m.](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kentucky-derby-favorite-nyquist-to-work-at-keeneland-on-friday-at-1215-p-m/) - Reddam Racing’s Nyquist, early favorite for the 2016 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), will have his final work in preparation for the classic on Friday, April 29, at Keeneland. The colt is trained by Doug O’Neill. Nyquist, who will be ridden by regular jockey Mario Gutierrez, will work in company. Undefeated in seven - [NYQUIST WINS 142nd KENTUCKY DERBY PRESENTED BY YUM! BRANDS (GI) BEFORE CROWD OF 167,227](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/nyquist-wins-142nd-kentucky-derby-presented-by-yum-brands-gi-before-crowd-of-167227/) - Photo by: Jamie Newell LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 7, 2016) – Reddam Racing’s Nyquist took the lead from Gun Runner in the upper stretch, opened a daylight margin and had more than enough to hold off Exaggerator by 1 1/4 lengths to win the 142nd running of the $2,391,600 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands - [TWO FORMER CHAMPIONS, TWO IRISH RACING ROYALTY TO COMPETE IN NASHVILLE’S IROQUOIS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/two-former-champions-two-irish-racing-royalty-to-compete-in-nashvilles-iroquois/) - Photo: David Millins and Nicholas Canyon in the StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown. RTS Sports/Racing 75th Anniversary Event Raises Stakes with International Brown Advisory Cheltenham Challenge NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Two Euro racing legends are leading the UK contingency currently en route to Nashville with contenders in pursuit of the first leg of the million-dollar Brown - [INTERNATIONAL MATCH TO KICK OFF POLO SEASON AT THE TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. ARENA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/international-match-kick-off-polo-season-tractor-supply-co-arena/) - Photo by Patricia Branan-Wendell USA. vs. South Africa Twilight Arena Polo Fundraiser Set for Friday, June 3rd at Harlinsdale FRANKLIN, Tenn. – It’s polo season in Middle Tennessee, and that means the ponies are headed back to the Park at Harlinsdale Farm. Franklin Polo Academy will kick off their inaugural year with a twilight arena - [Tractor Supply Company Music Country Grand Prix set to soar in 28th year! Benefitting Saddle Up!](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tractor-supply-company-music-country-grand-prix-set-soar-28th-year-benefitting-saddle/) - 2015 Winner Colleen Acosta and Diamond Photo by Patricia Branan-Wendell FRANKLIN, Tenn.— (May 31, 2016) — The 2016 Tractor Supply Company Music Country Grand Prix, Middle Tennessee’s premier equestrian show jumping competition, will take place on Saturday, June 4, at Brownland Farm in Franklin. “The Music Country Grand Prix has top caliber riders and horses - [INTERNATIONAL POLO MATCH THIS FRIDAY EVENING AT THE TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. ARENA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/international-polo-match-friday-evening-tractor-supply-co-arena/) - Photo by Patricia Branan-Wendell USA. vs. South Africa Twilight Arena Polo Fundraiser Features Nationally Ranked Players Franklin Polo Academy will kick off their inaugural year with a twilight arena polo event at 6 p.m. this Friday, featuring top professional and amateur players in an international match. Among them are male and female South African stars - [Gillespie takes aim at bareback spurs at Reno Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/gillespie-takes-aim-bareback-spurs-reno-rodeo/) - By Guy Clifton For the Reno Rodeo Veteran bareback rider George Gillespie IV might claim the Reno Rodeo as his hometown affair, being born just on the other side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Placerville, Calif. After Saturday night, he’s feeling even more at home. Gillespie, who now calls Hamilton, Mont., home, rode the - [Andreas Dibowski wins Luhmühlen for the second time](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/andreas-dibowski-wins-luhmuhlen-second-time/) - by Catherine Austen German rider Andreas Dibowski jumped a faultless clear round in the final Jumping phase to hold on to his overnight lead with It’s Me XX and win Luhmühlen CCI4* (GER), presented by DHL, penultimate leg of the FEI Classics™ 2015/2016. There was no margin for error for the 50-year-old as second-placed Maxime - [TENNESSEE VS. KENTUCKY POLO MATCH TIES INTO REGION'S HISTORY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tennessee-vs-kentucky-polo-match-ties-regions-history/) - For the first time ever, the Tennessee Crain's Nashville Arena Polo Team will take on Kentucky's Gainesway Farm Polo Team, reaching back into history to the early connection of thoroughbred racing and the sport of polo across state lines. The match, which begins at 5:45 p.m. next Saturday, June 25 at the Tractor Supply Co. - [U.S. Olympic Eventing Team Tied for Sixth after Dressage at Rio Olympic Games](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/u-s-olympic-eventing-team-tied-sixth-dressage-rio-olympic-games/) - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Eventing competition at the Olympic Equestrian Center at Deodoro continued on Sunday with the second day of dressage. The U.S. Olympic Eventing Team moved up from seventh place and is now tied with New Zealand for sixth place on a total of 137.50. Lauren Kieffer and Phillip Dutton gave strong - [2016 Olympic TV Schedule for Equestrian Events](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2016-olympic-tv-schedule-equestrian-events/) - NBC Sports TV Schedule for Equestrian Events..... Aug. 5 – Eventing – first horse inspection 8:30 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. (7:30 a.m.-8:55 a.m. EST) Aug. 6 – Eventing – dressage 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. EST) LIVE STREAM AM session; LIVE STREAM PM session On TV: USA (3:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. - [Laura Graves Leads U.S. in Dressage Individual Final at 2016 Rio Olympic Games](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/laura-graves-leads-u-s-dressage-individual-final-2016-rio-olympic-games/) - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Excitement filled the air as the final day of dressage got underway at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Deodoro Olympic Equestrian Center on Monday. The top 18 competitors from eight nations competed in the Grand Prix Freestyle, the deciding competition for the Individual medals. Only three athletes from - [EQUINE HIGH JUMP COMPETITION, POLO MATCH ON TAP AT "RAISE THE ROOFS" THIS SATURDAY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/equine-high-jump-competition-polo-match-tap-raise-roofs-saturday/) - Miguel Ventura, Photo by Patricia Branan-Wendell Celebrate End of Summer by Wearing Whites For Harlinsdale! Patrons attending the Fifth Annual Friends of Franklin Parks "Raise the Roofs" fundraiser, presented by Kemp Orthodontics this Saturday, August 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., will get a chance to see some of the best grand prix jumpers - [CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY ANNOUNCES 2016 NISSAN/AUTOWEEK TEAM](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/chukkers-charity-announces-2016-nissanautoweek-team/) - The annual event on Sept. 10 will host top teams for Tennessee’s largest polo match NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The 20th anniversary Chukkers for Charity polo match has announced this year’s Nissan/Autoweek team, to play on Sept. 10 at Riverview Farm. The signature event returns for its “emerald anniversary” to raise funds for Rochelle Center and - [Joao Ricardo Vieira earns first PBR win in two years with victory in Colorado](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/joao-ricardo-vieira-earns-first-pbr-win-two-years-victory-colorado/) - Photo by Andy Watson / BullStockMedia.com Only four events remain until the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Joao Ricardo Vieira (Itatinga, Brazil) was the only PBR (Professional Bull Riders) athlete to go 3-for-3 on the weekend as he earned the win at the Rumble in the Rockies, presented by Cooper - [USA’S JIMMY TORANO REIGNS SUPREME IN THE ROLEX U.S. OPEN GRAND PRIX AT THE ROLEX CENTRAL PARK HORSE SHOW](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/usas-jimmy-torano-reigns-supreme-rolex-u-s-open-grand-prix-rolex-central-park-horse-show/) - New York, USA, 23 September 2016 – Jimmy Torano riding Day Dream won the Rolex U.S. Open Grand Prix, under the bright lights of New York’s iconic skyline at the Rolex Central Park Horse Show. Capacity crowds filled the stands to watch 34 riders from 11 nations tackle the challenging course set out by Rio - [Champion Tepin Headlines All-Star Roster of Nominations for Keeneland’s Fall Stars Weekend Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/champion-tepin-headlines-star-roster-nominations-keenelands-fall-stars-weekend-stakes/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 24, 2016) – Robert Masterson’s brilliant mare Tepin, the reigning champion female turf runner who has earned more than $4 million and won eight consecutive races, headlines the list of horses nominated to Keeneland’s Fall Stars Weekend on Oct. 7-9, opening weekend of the Fall Meet. Fall Stars Weekend features nine graded - [SUPERSTAR CALIFORNIA CHROME ARRIVES SUNDAY MORNING AT SANTA ANITA IN ADVANCE OF GRADE I, $300,000 AWESOME AGAIN STAKES ON SATURDAY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/superstar-california-chrome-arrives-sunday-morning-santa-anita-advance-grade-300000-awesome-stakes-saturday/) - Photo by Zoe Metz ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2016)—North America’s all-time leading money earner, California Chrome arrived by van at Santa Anita on Sunday at 12 noon as he begins final preparations for next Saturday’s Grade I, $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes, final major steppingstone to the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita Nov. - [SUPERSTAR CALIFORNIA CHROME HEADS GRADE I, $300,000 AWESOME AGAIN STAKES SATURDAY AT SANTA ANITA;](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/superstar-california-chrome-heads-grade-300000-awesome-stakes-saturday-santa-anita/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 28, 2016)—With the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita looming on Nov. 5, superstar California Chrome, North America’s all-time earnings leader with $13,252,650, towers over six rivals in Saturday’s Grade I, $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes at 1 1/8 miles at The Great Race Place. Fresh off a smashing five length - [AMERICAN CLEOPATRA & CHAMPAGNE ROOM HEAD COMPETITIVE FIELD OF 12 JUVENILE FILLIES GOING 1 1/16 MILES IN GRADE I, $300,000 CHANDELIER STAKES SATURDAY AT SANTA ANITA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/american-cleopatra-champagne-room-head-competitive-field-12-juvenile-fillies-going-1-116-miles-grade-300000-chandelier-stakes-saturday-santa-anita/) - CHANDELIER IS ONE OF FIVE BREEDERS’ CUP ‘WIN & YOU’RE IN’ CHALLENGE STAKES ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 28, 2016)—Separated by just a nose when last they met, American Cleopatra, a full sister to 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, will renew acquaintances with Champagne Room in Saturday’s Grade I, $300,000 Chandelier Stakes for 2-year-old fillies going - [SENSATIONAL WIN FROM SUPERSTAR CALIFORNIA CHROME](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/sensational-win-superstar-california-chrome/) - Photo by: Zoe Metz AGAIN IS ONE OF FIVE BREEDERS’ CUP ‘WIN & YOU’RE IN’ CHALLENGE RACES ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2016)—Superstar California Chrome was sensational yet again at Santa Anita on Saturday, taking the Grade I, $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes in gate to wire fashion by 2 ¼ lengths over rival Dortmund, who pressured - [KEENELAND RACING...FIELDS TAKING SHAPE FOR FALL STARS WEEKEND](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-racing-fields-taking-shape-fall-stars-weekend/) - KEENELAND, Lexington, Ky(Sept. 30) A week before Keeneland’s 17-day Fall Meet begins, fields are taking shape for next weekend’s Falls Stars Weekend that is highlighted by nine graded stakes – including five Grade 1 events – worth $3.7 million. Click here for the Fall Stars microsite, which includes a variety of information about each race. Watch - [Keeneland Kicks Off World-Class Fall Race Meet on Friday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-kicks-off-world-class-fall-race-meet-friday/) - Fall Stars Weekend showcases Breeders’ Cup-bound horses; The Keeneland Shopdebuts Merchandise Pavilion; community-related special events scheduled LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 3, 2016) – Keeneland celebrates its 80th anniversary of racing when the 2016 Fall Meet gets underway Friday, Oct. 7. The 17-day meet opens with Keeneland’s prestigious Fall Stars Weekend, when many of racing’s most celebrated - [Pocahontas Winner Daddys Lil Darling Tops Field of 14 for Keeneland’s Opening-Day Darley Alcibiades](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/pocahontas-winner-daddys-lil-darling-tops-field-14-keenelands-opening-day-darley-alcibiades/) - LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 4, 2016) – Normandy Farm’s Daddys Lil Darling, winner of the Pocahontas (G2) in her most recent start at Churchill Downs, headlines a field of 14 2-year-old fillies entered Tuesday for Friday’s 65th running of the $400,000 Darley Alcibiades (G1). The Darley Alcibiades is the centerpiece of the 10-race opening-day card of - [The Keeneland Vase Unveiled as New Milestone Trophy](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keeneland-vase-unveiled-new-milestone-trophy/) - Milestone Trophy Program celebrates Keeneland’s rich 80-year history of racing LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 5, 2016) – In conjunction with Keeneland’s 80th anniversary of racing this fall, officials today debuted the Keeneland Vase as the next Milestone Trophy in a unique owner recognition program that has been part of track history for more than 60 years. - [Illussion Artist Takes Thursday’s Hagyard Purse at Keeneland](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/illussion-artist-takes-thursdays-hagyard-purse-keeneland/) - Click here for a replay of the race LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 13, 2016) – Steve Landers Racing’s Illussion Artist got up in the final strides to edge Etiquette by a neck to win Thursday’s $62,000 Hagyard Purse for fillies and mares before a crowd of 10,054. Trained by Brad Cox and ridden by Robby Albarado, - [NASHVILLE VS. FRANKLIN POLO MATCH THIS SUNDAY!](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/nashville-vs-franklin-polo-match-sunday/) - Photo by Patricia Branan-Wendell This Sunday, Franklin squares off against Nashville, and gates open at 11:45 p.m. with the first ball dropped at 12:30 p.m. General admission tickets are only $10, and kids 10 and under get in free. Kids activities will be happening all day, and the adults are welcome to meet the ponies - [2016 PBR World Champion Bull contenders announced](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2016-pbr-world-champion-bull-contenders-announced/) - Photo: Cochise (Gene Owen/Jane Clark) from Sportsgrid.com Nine Built Ford Tough Series bulls selected to go head-to-head for 2016 World Champion title PUEBLO, Colo. – Nine bulls have been chosen as the competitors for the 2016 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Champion Bull title in Las Vegas on Nov. 2-6. Each bull has competed on - [Makin’ Sense Wins Wednesday’s Featured Upson Downs Purse](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/5399/) - Click here for a video of all the fun and racing excitement today at Keeneland Click here for a replay of the race LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 26, 2016) – Makin’ Sense, ridden by Calvin Borel, held off late charges from Moonlight Sky and Fitpitcher to win the $62,000 Upson Downs Purse for fillies and mares - [Action Packed Saturday Night at the CP National Horse Show!](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/action-packed-saturday-night-cp-national-horse-show/) - Lexington, Ky. - October 26, 2016 - Don't miss out on an action packed Saturday night at the 2016 CP National Horse Show! Join us on Saturday, November 5th to cheer on 2016 Rio Olympians in the Kentucky Horse Park's biggest show jumping event of the year, the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping at 8pm! - [2016 Washington International Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2016-washington-international-horse-show/) - Washington, D.C. - The 2016 WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Championship, presented by The Linden Group at Morgan Stanley, was hosted at Prince George's Equestrian Center (PGEC) in Upper Marlboro, MD, on Friday, October 21, through Sunday, October 23. The event offers local and regional riders a final chance to qualify to - [33RD EDITION OF BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AT SANTA ANITA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/33rd-edition-breeders-cup-world-championships-santa-anita/) - ARCADIA, Calif. (October 31, 2016) – California Chrome LLC’s California Chrome and Juddmonte Farms’ Arrogate are the top two morning line favorites in a field of 10 3-year-olds and up set for Saturday’s $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), the climax of the 33rd Breeders’ Cup World Championship races to be run Friday and Saturday - [PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals qualifiers & Bullfighters announced](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/pbr-built-ford-tough-world-finals-qualifiers-bullfighters-announced/) - LAS VEGAS (Oct. 31, 2016) – For the first time ever, the world’s top bull riders and fiercest bucking bulls will put it all on the line at the brand-new T-Mobile Arena on the famed Las Vegas Strip for the 2016 PBR Build Ford Tough World Finals Nov. 2-6. Qualifying this season for the richest - [2016 CP National Horse Show Kicks Off with Professional Hunter Divisions](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/2016-cp-national-horse-show-kicks-off-professional-hunter-divisions/) - John French and Boss won the classic and handy rounds of the Regular Conformation Hunter division to kick-off the 2016 CP National Horse Show on Tuesday in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Lauren Baker, Phelps Media Group Lexington, Ky. - Nov. 1, 2016 - The top horses and riders in the nation have come together once - [BUSHWACKER AND MAUNEY TEAM UP FOR SURPRISE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/bushwacker-mauney-team-surprise/) - Photo by Tom Donoghue By: Justin Felisko LAS VEGAS – The red curtains inside the Showroom at the South Point Hotel Casino and Spa were drawn back and the capacity crowd in attendance of Tuesday night’s PBR Heroes & Legends Ceremony let out a gasp. Three-time World Champion Bull Bushwacker was staring back at them, - [$200,000 GOLDIKOVA STAKES AT ONE MILE ON TURF SUNDAY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/200000-goldikova-stakes-one-mile-turf-sunday/) - Photo provided by Benoit Photo NANCY FROM NAIROBI, ZINDAYA, MAJESTIC HEAT & QUEEN OF THE SAND ALL PROMINENT IN GRADE II ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2016)—Nancy From Nairobi, Zindaya, Majestic Heat and Queen of The Sand all figure prominently among a competitive field of seven fillies and mares going one mile on turf in Sunday’s - [CP National Horse Show Hosts USHJA Foundation Night](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/cp-national-horse-show-hosts-ushja-foundation-night/) - Lexington, Ky. - Nov. 3, 2016 - The USHJA Foundation is pleased to announce the CP National Horse Show will host USHJA Foundation night on Thursday, Nov. 3. The evening will feature an exciting Clear Round Challenge during the $130,000 CP Grand Prix International Open Jumpers, presented by Suncast® Commerical™, where spectators can be part - [Ireland's Shane Sweetnam and Chaqui Z Claim $130,000 CP Grand Prix CSI4*](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/irelands-shane-sweetnam-chaqui-z-claim-130000-cp-grand-prix-csi4/) - Lexington, Ky. - Nov. 3, 2016 - Spy Coast Farm's Shane Sweetnam (IRL) had the hometown advantage heading into Thursday night's $130,000 CP Grand Prix CSI4* at the CP National Horse Show. As first to return for the jump-off with Chaqui Z, a 10-year-old Zangersheide stallion, Sweetnam left no door open for the following 10 - [BREEDERS' CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/breeders-cup-world-championships/) - $6 Million Breeders’ Cup Classic (Grade I) Three-Year-Olds & Up 1 1/4 Miles Arrogate/Hoppertunity – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's Breeders’ Cup Classic duo both galloped 1 3/8m Friday morning under exerciserider Dana Barnes. “Probably they'll just walk tomorrow, but I won't make that decision until 6 in the morning,” Baffert said. “They're both - [Leslie Howard and Donna Speciale Earn the Perfect Score](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/leslie-howard-donna-speciale-earn-perfect-score/) - Leslie Howard and Donna Speciale rode to the win in the $35,000 Salamander Hotels and Resorts Accumulator Class CSI4* on Friday at the CP National Horse Show. Photo by Taylor Renner, Phelps Media Group Lexington, Ky. - Nov. 4, 2016 - The CP National Horse Show featured a different style of show jumping competition on Friday evening - [Macey Miles and Harlem's Wild and Wonderful Earn Triple Crown of Saddle Seat Equitation](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/macey-miles-harlems-wild-wonderful-earn-triple-crown-saddle-seat-equitation/) - Kansas City, Mo. - Few have won the Triple Crown of Saddle Seat Equitation. Now, Macey Miles and Harlem's Wild and Wonderful join the coveted list of Triple Crown winners. They earned this feat after taking the 2016 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final presented by Elisabeth M. Goth at the United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) - [Champions crowned at Canadian Finals Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/champions-crowned-canadian-finals-rodeo/) - Courtesy of Barb Poulsen EDMONTON, Alberta - It's a story that will be told and retold for a long time. Bull rider Jordan Hansen thought his season was over in July when he shattered his ankle, which required three plates and 10 screws to repair. Hansen had other ideas. He came back for the 43rd edition - [Patterson claims fourth steer roping gold buckle](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/patterson-claims-fourth-steer-roping-gold-buckle/) - Photo from The 101 Wild West Rodeo MULVANE, Kan. - Breaking records isn't what steer roper Rocky Patterson is all about. The humble Pratt, Kan., cowboy just enjoys competing in an event he loves. Whether Patterson likes to boast or not, no one in the PRCA has ever had a more lucrative steer roping season than - [Reese Cates wins Real Time Pain Relief Velocity Tour Frontier Communications Invitational](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/reese-cates-wins-real-time-pain-relief-velocity-tour-frontier-communications-invitational/) - 2008 Rookie of the Year wins first U.S. event of 2017 PBR Schedule ONTARIO, Calif. – 2008 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Rookie of the Year Reese Cates (Monticello, Arkansas) started his 2017 season off on the right foot by winning the Real Time Pain Relief Velocity Tour (RVT) Frontier Communications Invitational Saturday night at Citizens - [ProRodeo Hall of Fame to induct WPRA members](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prorodeo-hall-fame-induct-wpra-members/) - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Commissioner Karl Stressman announced at his State of the PRCA address on Nov. 29 that, starting in 2017, the ProRodeo Hall of Fame will include Women's Professional Rodeo Association inductees. "The PRCA and the WPRA have been longstanding partners in this great sport, and we look forward - [Ryder Wright enters rarified air](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ryder-wright-enters-rarified-air/) - Photograph by Tom Donoghue LAS VEGAS - Ryder Wright doesn't intend to leave the winner's circle - perhaps for the duration of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER. Wright entered some rarified air in Round 4. Wright's 85.5-point trip on Flying 5 Rodeo's Sundance earned the 18-year-old his fourth consecutive WNFR round - [Smidt flashes brilliance while setting round record](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/smidt-flashes-brilliance-setting-round-record/) - Photograph by Tom Donoghue LAS VEGAS - Defending Tie-down Roping World Champion Caleb Smidt had a nightmarish first four rounds at the 2016 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER. The 27-year-old from Huntsville, Texas, placed fourth in Round 2, but had double-digit times in Rounds 1 and 3, and took a no-time in - [Vold makes it a hat trick in Vegas](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/vold-makes-hat-trick-vegas/) - LAS VEGAS - Bareback rider Jake Vold is doing his best Ryder Wright impression. Wright won four straight saddle bronc riding rounds outright to open this year's Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER, and Vold has nearly equaled that in his event. The Ponoka, Alberta, cowboy won his third straight round Tuesday night - [Proctor puts up a touchdown in Vegas](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/proctor-puts-touchdown-vegas/) - LAS VEGAS - Coming into the 2016 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER, the question surrounding the bull riding was whether or not anybody could challenge two-time defending World Champion Sage Kimzey. The answer to that question is the man who won the gold buckle in 2011 - Shane Proctor, the oldest bull - [Eldred lights up Vegas with career-best ride](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/eldred-lights-vegas-career-best-ride/) - LAS VEGAS - Brennon Eldred made a statement Friday night, and it was loud and clear. The 22-year-old from Purcell, Okla., won Round 9 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER with an eye-popping 94.5-point trip on D&H Cattle's SweetPro's Bruiser. "It's something I knew was possible with the bull I had - [Nogueira's all-around title headlines Round 10 madness](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/nogueiras-around-title-headlines-round-10-madness/) - LAS VEGAS - It's party time in Brazil - and for good reason. A country with deep rodeo roots finally has its first world champion in Junior Nogueira. The team roping heeler won the all-around gold buckle during the 10th and final night of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Polaris RANGER. "I'm very - [Daniel Coyle and Cita Top $75,000 Rosenbaum Mollengarden PLLC Grand Prix to Conclude Week One at the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/daniel-coyle-cita-top-75000-rosenbaum-mollengarden-pllc-grand-prix-conclude-week-one-2017-winter-equestrian-festival/) - For Immediate Release Lauren Fisher and Sara Cook for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Wellington, FL - January 15, 2017 - Week one of the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded on Sunday, January 15, with a win for Daniel Coyle (IRL) riding Ariel and Susan Grange's Cita in the $75,000 Rosenbaum Mollengarden PLLC Grand Prix - [Women Win $75,000 Battle of the Sexes Presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center at the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/women-win-75000-battle-sexes-presented-wellington-regional-medical-center-2017-winter-equestrian-festival/) - Wellington, FL - January 14, 2017 - The atmosphere in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) was charged with excitement Saturday night, as the women took victory over the men in the $75,000 Battle of the Sexes, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center, during week one of the 2017 Winter - [Brooke USA Launches Campaign to Honor World War One Horse Heroes by Helping Today's Working Equines](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/brooke-usa-launches-campaign-honor-world-war-one-horse-heroes-helping-todays-working-equines/) - LEXINGTON, Ky. - Jan. 16, 2017 - This year the U.S. will commemorate its World War One Centennial by marking the 100th anniversary of its entry into the bloodiest war of the century. As part of the commemoration, Brooke USA will remember the one million American horses and mules who served alongside their brave soldiers, - [Bull Riders take center stage at National Western on Monday](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/bull-riders-take-center-stage-national-western-monday/) - By Susan Kanode For the National Western Stock Show DENVER (January 17, 2017) --- Jake Brown’s 2016 season got a big boost when he won the bareback riding title at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo. He’s back in Denver this year and working towards a similar result. Brown rode here on Monday afternoon scoring - [U.S. EVENT RIDER, BOYD MARTIN, CREATES HISTORY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/u-s-event-rider-boyd-martin-creates-history/) - - U.S. Eventing Team rider Boyd Martin creates history by securing third consecutive title at the Land Rover Wellington Eventing Showcase - Clean sweep for U.S. Eventing riders as Buck Davidson and Doug Payne take second and third place respectively WELLINGTON, FLORIDA) – February 4, 2017 – Defending champion, Boyd Martin riding Welcome Shadow, clinched - [World Championship Hunter Rider at WEF](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/5570/) - Wellington, FL - February 16, 2017 -The highly anticipated World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) week at the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) kicked off on Wednesday, February 15, highlighting the traditional grace and beauty of the hunter discipline at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. Hunter riders will showcase their talents - [ProRodeo Hall of Fame announces 2017 class](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/prorodeo-hall-fame-announces-2017-class/) - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Randy Corley, an 11-time PRCA Announcer of the Year, joins five world champions to headline the 12-member 2017 induction class for the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, which was announced Tuesday. Corley, along with gold buckle winners including the late Buck Rutherford (all-around, 1954), Enoch Walker (saddle bronc riding, 1960), Tommy Puryear - [24 Irish Sport Horses Entered for 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/24-irish-sport-horses-entered-2017-rolex-kentucky-three-day-event/) - Co. Kildare, Ireland - April 18, 2017 - A whopping 24 Irish Sport Horses, plus one Irish-bred Thoroughbred and two Irish Sport Horse cross-breeds, are set to compete in the thrilling 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover, April 27-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. "The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event - [IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE INTRODUCES 2017 CHILD AMBASSADOR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/iroquois-steeplechase-introduces-2017-child-ambassador/) - Nashville’s Rite of Spring Celebrates Race Season by Naming Honorary Chairs, Revealing Official Painting NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Iroquois Steeplechase recently marked the official start of the pre-race season with the announcement of its 2017 Child Ambassador at the organization’s annual spring luncheon at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Run by the nonprofit - [Keeneland’s Spring Meet 2017](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/keenelands-spring-meet-2017/) - PLETCHER SEEKS TO BUILD ON KEENELAND STAKES RECORD Todd Pletcher has taken the lead among trainers with stakes victories at Keeneland with 51. This weekend, he looks to open some daylight on any and all pursuers as he takes aim at Friday’s Hilliard Lyons Doubledogdare (G3) at 1 1/16 miles on the main track and - [KENTUCKY DERBY CANDIDATE GIRVIN JOGS IN ADVANCE OF WORK LATER THIS WEEK](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/kentucky-derby-candidate-girvin-jogs-advance-work-later-week/) - With trainer Joe Sharp riding alongside on a lead pony, Brad Grady’s Girvin, winner of the Risen Star (G2) and Louisiana Derby (G2) and the top point earner on the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1), jogged twice around the main track Monday morning before the renovation break. Around 7:30 a.m., Girvin made his second - [Loose On the Town Wins Sunday’s Featured Cherry Valley Farm Purse](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/loose-town-wins-sundays-featured-cherry-valley-farm-purse/) - LEXINGTON, KY (April 23, 2017) – Susan and Jim Hill’s Loose On the Town took the lead out of the gate and cruised to a 2 3/4-length victory over Canadian Flyer in the $74,000 Cherry Valley Farm Purse for 4-year-olds and up before a Sunday afternoon crowd of 14,776. Trained by Brian Lynch and ridden - [ROLEX TESTIMONEE ZARA TINDALL WILL RETURN TO ROLEX KENTUCKY THREE-DAY EVENT TO CONTEND FOR THE TITLE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/rolex-testimonee-zara-tindall-will-return-rolex-kentucky-three-day-event-contend-title/) - 25 April 2017, Lexington, USA – On Thursday 27 April 2017 the world’s best horse and rider combinations will embark upon their campaign to contend for the highlight of the eventing season in North America, the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Each year Rolex Kentucky attracts the sport’s leading riders, testing each pairing across three different - [AMERICAN STEEPLECHASING SHINES IN $500K CHALLENGE AT NASHVILLE’S IROQUOIS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/american-steeplechasing-shines-500k-challenge-nashvilles-iroquois/) - Late Scratch at Cheltenham for Eclipse Award-Winning Rawnaq Opens the Field for May 13 TVV Capital Iroquois Cheltenham Challenge NASHVILLE, Tenn. and CHELTENHAM, England – It couldn’t have been scripted any better: The American horse Rawnaq that won last year’s Iroquois Steeplechase by a neck, beating leading Irish horses Shaneshill and Nichols Canyon, went on - [Ground Jury Accepts 59 Horses To Start Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/ground-jury-accepts-59-horses-start-rolex-kentucky-three-day-event-presented-land-rover/) - Photograph by Patricia Branan-Wendell Lexington, Ky., April 26, 2017 - The starting field of 60 has been whittled down by one following the first horse inspection at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover. Known as the "Best Weekend All Year," the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Land Rover is being held - [Gorgeous Kitten Wins Wednesday’s Featured Taylor Made Purse](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/gorgeous-kitten-wins-wednesdays-featured-taylor-made-purse/) - LEXINGTON, KY (April 26, 2017) – Ken and Sarah Ramsey’s homebred Gorgeous Kitten took the lead in deep stretch to win the $72,000 Taylor Made Purse by one length before 12,027 fans enjoying a warm, sunny Wednesday afternoon at Keeneland. (Click here for a video of the race.) Ridden by Julien Leparoux for trainer Mike - [Sacksen and Martin Earn Dubarry Boots at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/sacksen-martin-earn-dubarry-boots-rolex-kentucky-three-day-event-presented-land-rover/) - Lexington, KY, April 27, 2017-The first awards given out at this year's Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover aren't for performance, but rather, fashion. Allie Sacksen and Boyd Martin took home the Dubarry of Ireland 'Best Dressed' award during Wednesday evening's welcome reception. They each earned a new pair of Dubarry boots as - [Jung Scores A Three-Peat at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/jung-scores-three-peat-rolex-kentucky-three-day-event/) - Lexington, KY, April 30, 2017-In the 39-year history of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover, only three riders have ever managed to win two years in a row. But Michael Jung made history by winning the 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event for a third consecutive time aboard FischerRocana FST. The German duo - [DIVISIDERO FACES 11 IN WOODFORD RESERVE REPEAT BID](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/divisidero-faces-11-woodford-reserve-repeat-bid/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, May 3, 2017) – Gunpowder Farms’ Divisidero will face 11 rivals Saturday as he bids to repeat in the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (Grade I), one of seven graded stakes on the 14-race program that is highlighted by the 143rd running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands - [CLASSIC EMPIRE MORNING-LINE DERBY FAVORITE; GIRVIN MAKES INITIAL CHURCHILL DOWNS APPEARANCE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/classic-empire-morning-line-derby-favorite-girvin-makes-initial-churchill-downs-appearance/) - LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, May 3, 2017) – John Oxley’s Classic Empire was made the 4-1 morning-line favorite for Kentucky Derby 143 when post positions were drawn Wednesday morning in the Aristides Lounge at Churchill Downs. Prior to the draw during morning training, Louisiana Derby (Grade II) winner Girvin galloped a mile at 6:30 in his - [NICHOLS CANYON TO MISS CALVIN HOUGHLAND IROQUOIS (GR. 1)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/nichols-canyon-miss-calvin-houghland-iroquois-gr-1/) - Photo by Patricia Branan-Wendell A top-drawer field was taking shape Monday for the $200,000 Calvin Houghland Iroquois (Gr. 1), but missing from Saturday’s race will be Nichols Canyon, the Sun Bets Stayers’ Hurdle winner who sustained an injury while shipping to the United States. 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[Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/indianapolis-symphony-orchestra/) - [Wild Air Farms](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wild-air-farms/) - [Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/traders-point-hunt-charity-horse-show/) - [WCHR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wchr/) - [USHJA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ushja/) - [Shackleford](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/shackleford/) - [Jonny Garcia](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jonny-garcia/) - [Acorn Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/acorn-stakes/) - [Ogden Phipps](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ogden-phipps/) - [Better Lucky](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/better-lucky/) - [EQUUS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/equus/) - [James Brady Award](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/james-brady-award/) - 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"Ronnie Mutch Equitation Championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/r-w-ronnie-mutch-equitation-championship/) - [Devon Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/devon-horse-show/) - [USEF](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/usef/) - [SBS Farms](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/sbs-farms/) - [2012 Devon Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/2012-devon-horse-show/) - [Craighead Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/craighead-farm/) - [Billie Steffee](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/billie-steffee/) - [International Hunter Futurity](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/international-hunter-futurity/) - [All the Gold](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/all-the-gold/) - [McLain Ward](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/mclain-ward/) - [Taylor Harris Insurance Service](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/taylor-harris-insurance-service/) - [Antares F](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/antares-f/) - [Taylor Harris Triple Crown Challenge](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/taylor-harris-triple-crown-challenge/) - [National Show Hunter Hall of Fame](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/national-show-hunter-hall-of-fame/) - [Merion Cricket Club](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/merion-cricket-club/) - [Jersey Boy](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jersey-boy/) - [Old Fort Days Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/old-fort-days-rodeo/) - [Cody Scheck](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cody-scheck/) - [ProRodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/prorodeo/) - [Bennington PRCA Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/bennington-prca-rodeo/) - [Xtreme Bulls Tour](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/xtreme-bulls-tour/) - [National High School Finals Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/national-high-school-finals-rodeo/) - [Henry Barraud](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/henry-barraud/) - [Make-A-Wish](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/make-a-wish/) - [Grand Prix at HITS on the Hudson](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/grand-prix-at-hits-on-the-hudson/) - [Peter Leone](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/peter-leone/) - [Monica Carrera](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/monica-carrera/) - [Lincourt Gino](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/lincourt-gino/) - [Irish Sport Horse](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/irish-sport-horse/) - [Lionshare Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/lionshare-farm/) - [HITS-on-the-Hudson](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/hits-on-the-hudson/) - [New England Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/new-england-farm/) - [hunter-jumper](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/hunter-jumper/) - [Friends of Franklin Parks](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/friends-of-franklin-parks/) - [Harlinsdale Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/harlinsdale-farm/) - [Raise the Roofs](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/raise-the-roofs/) - [equine history](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/equine-history/) - [Louise Serio](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/louise-serio/) - [American Hunter Jumper Foundation](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/american-hunter-jumper-foundation/) - [Michael Matz](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/michael-matz/) - [Union Rags](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/union-rags/) - [Paynter](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/paynter/) - [John Velazquez](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/john-velazquez/) - [Bob Baffert](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/bob-baffert/) - [Dullahan](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/dullahan/) - [Desert Blanc](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/desert-blanc/) - [Woodford Reserve Manhattan](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/woodford-reserve-manhattan/) - [Elm Rock Partners LLC](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/elm-rock-partners-llc/) - [Purina Mills Grand Prix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/purina-mills-grand-prix/) - [Shane Proctor](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/shane-proctor/) - [Wrangler National Finals Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wrangler-national-finals-rodeo/) - [NBC](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/nbc/) - [NBC Sports](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/nbc-sports/) - [Nielsen People Meter](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/nielsen-people-meter/) - [Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/alltech-national-horse-show/) - [Audi](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/audi/) - [Alltech Grand Prix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/alltech-grand-prix/) - [Summer Front](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/summer-front/) - [Hill Prince](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/hill-prince/) - [Vanessa Carlton](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/vanessa-carlton/) - [USC Marching Band](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/usc-marching-band/) - [Santa Anita Race Track](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/santa-anita-race-track/) - [CALIFORNIA PHILHARMONIC](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/california-philharmonic/) - [Peter Pletcher](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/peter-pletcher/) - [Nordic Lights Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/nordic-lights-farm/) - [Shakespeare's Rhythm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/shakespeares-rhythm/) - [SBS Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/sbs-farm/) - [Skidmore College Saratoga Classic](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/skidmore-college-saratoga-classic/) - [Abigail McArdle](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/abigail-mcardle/) - [Spruce Meadows Tournament](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/spruce-meadows-tournament/) - [Cosma 20](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cosma-20/) - [Trimac Junior/Amateur Jumper](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/trimac-junioramateur-jumper/) - [AECOM Junior/Amateur Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/aecom-junioramateur-cup/) - [Alltech National Horse](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/alltech-national-horse/) - [Reno Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/reno-rodeo/) - [Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/professional-rodeo-cowboys-association/) - [Laura Kraut](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/laura-kraut/) - [Syndicaat van de Rotterdamse Havenbedrijven Prix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/syndicaat-van-de-rotterdamse-havenbedrijven-prix/) - [Cherry Knoll Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cherry-knoll-farm/) - [ZO IMPRESSIVE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/zo-impressive/) - [Mother Goose](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/mother-goose/) - [Longines GrandPrix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/longines-grandprix/) - [Del Mar](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/del-mar/) - [Del Mar Racetrack](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/del-mar-racetrack/) - [Western States Horse Expo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/western-states-horse-expo/) - [Cal Expo Fairgrounds](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cal-expo-fairgrounds/) - [Magnificent Seven All Around Stock Horse Championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/magnificent-seven-all-around-stock-horse-championship/) - [Amateur-Owner Hunter Grand Championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/amateur-owner-hunter-grand-championship/) - [Bridget Hallman](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/bridget-hallman/) - [Devon Show Grounds](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/devon-show-grounds/) - [Brandywine Valley Summer Series](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/brandywine-valley-summer-series/) - [Teeth of the Dog](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/teeth-of-the-dog/) - [NEW YORK STAKES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/new-york-stakes/) - [MYSTICAL STAR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/mystical-star/) - [New York Racing Association](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/new-york-racing-association/) - [Interscholastic Equestrian Association](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/interscholastic-equestrian-association/) - [National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/national-reining-horse-association-nrha-derby/) - [Me Blue Conquer](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/me-blue-conquer/) - [Cathleen Driscoll](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cathleen-driscoll/) - [Autumn Janesky](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/autumn-janesky/) - [Del Mar Thoroughbred Clu](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/del-mar-thoroughbred-clu/) - [Eirin Bruehim](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/eirin-bruehim/) - [Horse Shows By the Bay](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/horse-shows-by-the-bay/) - [Kentucky Summer Series](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/kentucky-summer-series/) - [International Finals Youth Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/international-finals-youth-rodeo/) - [Big Pile of Bones](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/big-pile-of-bones/) - [Taos](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/taos/) - [Espanola](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/espanola/) - [Dixon](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/dixon/) - [New Mexico](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/new-mexico/) - [Cadillac Ranch](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cadillac-ranch/) - [Amarillo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/amarillo/) - [Texas](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/texas/) - [James Pollard](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/james-pollard/) - [California Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/california-rodeo/) - [Snake River Stampede](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/snake-river-stampede/) - [Wrangler Million Dollar Gold Tour](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wrangler-million-dollar-gold-tour/) - [Xtreme Bulls](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/xtreme-bulls/) - [Justin Maass](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/justin-maass/) - [gold-buckle](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/gold-buckle/) - [Cowboy Christmas](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cowboy-christmas/) - [Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/adequanfei-north-american-junior-young-rider-championships/) - [Kachina](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/kachina/) - [Individual Junior Show Jumping Bronze Medal](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/individual-junior-show-jumping-bronze-medal/) - [Victoria Colvin](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/victoria-colvin/) - [East Coast Junior Hunter Finals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/east-coast-junior-hunter-finals/) - [USEF Junior Hunter Finals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/usef-junior-hunter-finals/) - [John Sadler](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/john-sadler/) - [Barry Abrams](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/barry-abrams/) - [Jeff Mullins](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jeff-mullins/) - [Rafael Bejarano](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rafael-bejarano/) - [Thorougbred Club](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/thorougbred-club/) - [Jockey Standings](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jockey-standings/) - [Trainer Standings](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/trainer-standings/) - [Kentucky Summer Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/kentucky-summer-horse-show/) - [USHJA National Hunter Derby Series](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ushja-national-hunter-derby-series/) - [Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cheyenne-frontier-days-rodeo/) - [NFR (Wrangler National Finals Rodeo)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/nfr-wrangler-national-finals-rodeo/) - [Trevor Brazile](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/trevor-brazile/) - [Sydni Blanchard](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/sydni-blanchard/) - [CHEYENNE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cheyenne/) - [Wyo. -](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wyo/) - [San Diego Handicap](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/san-diego-handicap/) - [Tres Borrachos](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tres-borrachos/) - [$1 million TVG Classic](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/1-million-tvg-classic/) - [Button Stable](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/button-stable/) - [Hollywood Gold Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/hollywood-gold-cup/) - [Chantilly](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/chantilly/) - [Laura Kraut and Cedric](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/laura-kraut-and-cedric/) - [Prix France Galop](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/prix-france-galop/) - [Grand Prix Global Champions Tour](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/grand-prix-global-champions-tour/) - [Uliano Vezzani](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/uliano-vezzani/) - [United States Pony Clubs](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/united-states-pony-clubs/) - [Virginia Horse Center](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/virginia-horse-center/) - [Pony Club Championships East](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/pony-club-championships-east/) - [Polocrosse](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/polocrosse/) - [Tetrathlon](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tetrathlon/) - [John Wootton](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/john-wootton/) - [British Equestrian Artists](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/british-equestrian-artists/) - [Jan Wyck](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jan-wyck/) - [Siberechts](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/siberechts/) - [watercolour](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/watercolour/) - [Duke of Beaufort](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/duke-of-beaufort/) - [Academy of Painting](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/academy-of-painting/) - [Paige Johnson](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/paige-johnson/) - [$25](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/25/) - [000 Hagyard Lexington Classic](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/000-hagyard-lexington-classic/) - [Amazombie](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/amazombie/) - [Eclipse Award](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/eclipse-award/) - [Bing Crosby Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/bing-crosby-stakes/) - [Del Mar Sprinter](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/del-mar-sprinter/) - [Shawn Casady](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/shawn-casady/) - [Without Question](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/without-question/) - [Joseph Carnicom](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/joseph-carnicom/) - [Olympic dressage](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/olympic-dressage/) - [dressage](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/dressage/) - [The World Dressage Masters CDI5](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/the-world-dressage-masters-cdi5/) - [World Dressage Masters](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/world-dressage-masters/) - [LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/london-2012-olympic-games/) - [Yoshiaki Oiwa](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/yoshiaki-oiwa/) - [Zara Phillips](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/zara-phillips/) - [Phillip Dutton](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/phillip-dutton/) - [U.S. Olympic Eventing Team](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/u-s-olympic-eventing-team/) - [Karen O'Connor](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/karen-oconnor/) - [Boyd Martin](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/boyd-martin/) - [Otis Barbotiere](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/otis-barbotiere/) - [Santa Fe Trail](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/santa-fe-trail/) - [Dodge City](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/dodge-city/) - [Steven Dent](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/steven-dent/) - [Dodge City Round-Up](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/dodge-city-round-up/) - [Wrangler Million Dollar Tour Silver rodeos](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wrangler-million-dollar-tour-silver-rodeos/) - [SARATOGA SPRINGS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/saratoga-springs/) - [POSEIDON’S WARRIOR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/poseidons-warrior/) - [Olympic Jumping](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/olympic-jumping/) - [German Olympic Eventing Team](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/german-olympic-eventing-team/) - [U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/u-s-olympic-show-jumping-team/) - [Greenwich Park](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/greenwich-park/) - [Beezie Madden](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/beezie-madden/) - [Olympic Show Jumping](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/olympic-show-jumping/) - [Olympic gold](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/olympic-gold/) - [Great Britain’s Dressage riders](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/great-britains-dressage-riders/) - [Carl Hester](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/carl-hester/) - [Laura Bechtolsheimer](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/laura-bechtolsheimer/) - [Charlotte Dujardin](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/charlotte-dujardin/) - [Breeders’ Cup World Championships](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/breeders-cup-world-championships/) - [Santa Anita](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/santa-anita/) - [American Saddlebred](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/american-saddlebred/) - [National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/national-horse-show/) - [2012 US Pony Finals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/2012-us-pony-finals/) - [US National Pony Hunter Champions](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/us-national-pony-hunter-champions/) - [Walnut Arena](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/walnut-arena/) - [Madeline Schaefer](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/madeline-schaefer/) - [Grand Pony Hunter Championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/grand-pony-hunter-championship/) - [Grand Prix Freestyle](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/grand-prix-freestyle/) - [Steve Guerdat](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/steve-guerdat/) - [JUMPING INDIVIDUAL FINAL](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jumping-individual-final/) - [$60](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/60/) - [000 Grand Prix of Indianapolis](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/000-grand-prix-of-indianapolis/) - [2012 Autumn Meet](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/2012-autumn-meet/) - [Turbulent Descent](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/turbulent-descent/) - [Derwin’s Star](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/derwins-star/) - [$500](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/500/) - [000 Ballerina](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/000-ballerina/) - [ASPCA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/aspca/) - [ASPCA Maclay National Championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/aspca-maclay-national-championship/) - [Olympic gold medallists](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/olympic-gold-medallists/) - [FEI World Individual Dressage Rankings](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/fei-world-individual-dressage-rankings/) - [Dressage history](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/dressage-history/) - [Bruce Headley](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/bruce-headley/) - 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[Final Four Regions Wrap Up ASPCA Maclay Regionals Before Alltech National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/final-four-regions-wrap-up-aspca-maclay-regionals-before-alltech-national-horse-show/) - [micheal hughes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/micheal-hughes/) - [Maclay regionals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/maclay-regionals/) - [lillie keenan](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/lillie-keenan/) - [meg o'mara](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/meg-omara/) - [taylor scmidt](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/taylor-scmidt/) - [World Dressage Masters Returns to Palm Beach County Jan. 23-27](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/world-dressage-masters-returns-to-palm-beach-county-jan-23-27/) - [2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/2013/) - [welllmington](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/welllmington/) - [steffen peters](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/steffen-peters/) - [palm beach exquis](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/palm-beach-exquis/) - [noreen o'sullivan](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/noreen-osullivan/) - [todd fletttrich](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/todd-fletttrich/) - [cody whitney](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cody-whitney/) - [justin boots championships](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/justin-boots-championships/) - [omaha](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/omaha/) - [neb](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/neb/) - [bull riding](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/bull-riding/) - [ASPCA Maclay regions](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/aspca-maclay-regions/) - [liza finsness](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/liza-finsness/) - [fedelio](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/fedelio/) - [hasbrouck](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/hasbrouck/) - [hasbrouck donovan](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/hasbrouck-donovan/) - [geoffrey hesslink](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/geoffrey-hesslink/) - [afrojack](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/afrojack/) - [SLIM SHADEY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/slim-shadey/) - [John Henry Turf Championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/john-henry-turf-championship/) - [Grade I Eddie Read Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/grade-i-eddie-read-stakes/) - [Shane Sweetnam](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/shane-sweetnam/) - [2012 Hagyard Challenge Series](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/2012-hagyard-challenge-series/) - [Hagyard Equine Medical Institute](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/hagyard-equine-medical-institute/) - [Paralympic](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/paralympic/) - [Jonathan Wentz](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jonathan-wentz/) - [NTEC Richter Scale](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ntec-richter-scale/) - [In Memory](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/in-memory/) - [2012 PRCA STANDINGS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/2012-prca-standings/) - [RODEO TRIAL](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rodeo-trial/) - [STURMAN](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/sturman/) - [PRORODEO HALL OF FAME](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/prorodeo-hall-of-fame/) - [KEENLAND](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/keenland/) - [FALL STARS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/fall-stars/) - [FALL EVENTS KEENLAND](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/fall-events-keenland/) - [Juddmonte Spinster Repeat](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/juddmonte-spinster-repeat/) - [Aruna](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/aruna/) - [Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/platinum-performanceusef-show-jumping-talent-search-finals/) - [Jacob Pope](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jacob-pope/) - [Uno](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/uno/) - [REX DUNN](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rex-dunn/) - [RAM BADLANDS CIRCUT](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ram-badlands-circut/) - [RAM TURQUOISE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ram-turquoise/) - [MUNCY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/muncy/) - [LINDERMAN AWARD](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/linderman-award/) - [Rising Star](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rising-star/) - [Sylvia deToledo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/sylvia-detoledo/) - [Catherine Tyree](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/catherine-tyree/) - [Michael Hughes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/michael-hughes/) - [Michael Murphy](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/michael-murphy/) - [Mattias Tromp](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/mattias-tromp/) - [Michael Janson](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/michael-janson/) - [Uphill Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/uphill-farm/) - [Missy Luczak-Smith](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/missy-luczak-smith/) - [Meredith Darst](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/meredith-darst/) - [Tom Wright](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tom-wright/) - [Capital Challenge Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/capital-challenge-horse-show/) - [Hayley Barnhill](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/hayley-barnhill/) - [Surf's Up](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/surfs-up/) - [USEF Junior Jumper Championships](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/usef-junior-jumper-championships/) - [Randolph College](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/randolph-college/) - [Pennsylvania Nationals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/pennsylvania-nationals/) - [Reed Kessler](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/reed-kessler/) - [Melissa Murphy](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/melissa-murphy/) - [Lexington School](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/lexington-school/) - [Cylana](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cylana/) - [Katherine Pontone](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/katherine-pontone/) - [Wicked](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wicked/) - [Pennsylvania National Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/pennsylvania-national-horse-show/) - [North American League Pony Jumper Finals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/north-american-league-pony-jumper-finals/) - [Dr. Betsee Parker](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/dr-betsee-parker/) - [Junior Hunter Championships](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/junior-hunter-championships/) - [Harrisburg](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/harrisburg/) - [Ovation](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ovation/) - [Zone 5](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/zone-5/) - [USEF Championships](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/usef-championships/) - [Kalvin Dobbs](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/kalvin-dobbs/) - [Winde](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/winde/) - [Lillie Ross](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/lillie-ross/) - [Pako](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/pako/) - [Wetter](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wetter/) - [For the Laughter](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/for-the-laughter/) - [Bubbles](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/bubbles/) - [Happily Ever Laughter](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/happily-ever-laughter/) - [Madison Goetzmann](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/madison-goetzmann/) - [Dana Scott](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/dana-scott/) - [KM Whatever](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/km-whatever/) - [Randolph College/USEF Junior Jumper Individual Championship](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/randolph-collegeusef-junior-jumper-individual-championship/) - [Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Equitation Finals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/pessoaus-hunter-seat-equitation-finals/) - [Don Stewart](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/don-stewart/) - [PA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/pa/) - [FEI World Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/fei-world-cup/) - [Dressage series](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/dressage-series/) - [Reem Acra](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/reem-acra/) - [Adelinde Cornelissen](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/adelinde-cornelissen/) - [broken dreams](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/broken-dreams/) - 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[Julien](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/julien/) - [300 win](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/300-win/) - [wellington classic](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wellington-classic/) - [toys for tots](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/toys-for-tots/) - [CELEBRATION OF THE HORSE](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/celebration-of-the-horse/) - [GRAYSON JOCKEY CLUB RESEARCH](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/grayson-jockey-club-research/) - [OCTOBER 26 2012](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/october-26-2012/) - [KEENE BARN](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/keene-barn/) - [National Finals Steer Roping](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/national-finals-steer-roping/) - [Clarys](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/clarys/) - [Saddle Bronc Champion](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/saddle-bronc-champion/) - [FEI](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/fei/) - [Boyd Exell](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/boyd-exell/) - [Chardon](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/chardon/) - [Driving](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/driving/) - [PAU](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/pau/) - [Andrew Nicholson](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/andrew-nicholson/) - [HSBC](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/hsbc/) - [ALLTECH](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/alltech/) - [Triumph project welcome stake](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/triumph-project-welcome-stake/) - [Richard Jeffery](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/richard-jeffery/) - [Nicola Philippaerts and Cortez](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/nicola-philippaerts-and-cortez/) - [elizabeth boyd](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/elizabeth-boyd/) - [Casallo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/casallo/) - [Charlotte Jacobs Wins 2012 Shalanno Style of Riding Award](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/charlotte-jacobs-wins-2012-shalanno-style-of-riding-award/) - [Washington International Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/washington-international-horse-show/) - [promise land](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/promise-land/) - [Jax and Jill](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jax-and-jill/) - [Robert Coles](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/robert-coles/) - [smart halo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/smart-halo/) - [Rocky Patterson](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rocky-patterson/) - [Jared Ferguson](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jared-ferguson/) - [rhythm of light](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rhythm-of-light/) - [Santa Anita's 24-day Autum Meet](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/santa-anitas-24-day-autum-meet/) - [Grand Champions Polo Club](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/grand-champions-polo-club/) - [USPA International Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/uspa-international-cup/) - [US vs England Rivalry Match](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/us-vs-england-rivalry-match/) - [Hurlingham Polo Association](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/hurlingham-polo-association/) - [HPA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/hpa/) - [USPA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/uspa/) - [United States Polo Association](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/united-states-polo-association/) - [President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/president-of-the-federation-equestre-internationale-fei/) - [Ram Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ram-great-lakes-circuit-finals-rodeo/) - [Jon Ragatz](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jon-ragatz/) - [Adam Rose and Kadin Boardman](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/adam-rose-and-kadin-boardman/) - [Flashy Gray](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/flashy-gray/) - [West Point Thoroughbreds](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/west-point-thoroughbreds/) - [kevin staut](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/kevin-staut/) - [supreme in stuttgart](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/supreme-in-stuttgart/) - [Cooper Whitfield](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cooper-whitfield/) - [Fred Whitifield](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/fred-whitifield/) - [WNFR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wnfr/) - [Phil Silva](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/phil-silva/) - [Festivo MR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/festivo-mr/) - [Dressage at Devon](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/dressage-at-devon/) - [Laural Park](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/laural-park/) - [Jennings Handicap](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jennings-handicap/) - [Marylander Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/marylander-stakes/) - [Whiskey Romeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/whiskey-romeo/) - [werner ulrich](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/werner-ulrich/) - [Stockholm International Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/stockholm-international-horse-show/) - [Tomas Eriksson](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tomas-eriksson/) - [AQHA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/aqha/) - [Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/florida-gold-coast-quarter-horse-show/) - [Tom Mccutcheon](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tom-mccutcheon/) - [Tampa](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tampa/) - [Cowboy Spurs](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cowboy-spurs/) - [cowboy boot](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cowboy-boot/) - [Charles M Russell](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/charles-m-russell/) - [Artwork](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/artwork/) - [Paintings](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/paintings/) - [western art](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/western-art/) - [Wrangler NFR](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wrangler-nfr/) - [Rodeo Finals](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rodeo-finals/) - [J.W. Harris](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/j-w-harris/) - [Reigning](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/reigning/) - [Taos Muncy](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/taos-muncy/) - [Wrangler Bucking Stock Award](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wrangler-bucking-stock-award/) - [team ropers](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/team-ropers/) - [barrel racing](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/barrel-racing/) - [Mary Walker](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/mary-walker/) - [Thomas & Mack Center](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/thomas-mack-center/) - [National Finals Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/national-finals-rodeo/) - [Las Vegas Convention Center](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/las-vegas-convention-center/) - [south point casino](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/south-point-casino/) - [Ethen Thouvenell](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ethen-thouvenell/) - [Dean Gorsuch](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/dean-gorsuch/) - [Tuf Cooper](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tuf-cooper/) - [Jesse Wright](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jesse-wright/) - [Jesse and Jake Wright](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jesse-and-jake-wright/) - [ACA-American Country Awards](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/aca-american-country-awards/) - [Country Music](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/country-music/) - [Keith Urban](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/keith-urban/) - [Trace Adkins](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/trace-adkins/) - [Kristin Chenoweth](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/kristin-chenoweth/) - [Rascal Flatts](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rascal-flatts/) - [Mandalay Bay](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/mandalay-bay/) - [Jason Aldean](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jason-aldean/) - [Miranda Lambert](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/miranda-lambert/) - [ACA-](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/aca/) - [American Country Awards](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/american-country-awards/) - [Luke Bryan](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/luke-bryan/) - [Dierks Bentley](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/dierks-bentley/) - [Kaycee Feild](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/kaycee-feild/) - [Luke Branquinho](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/luke-branquinho/) - [Clayton Savage](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/clayton-savage/) - [History](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/history/) - [Thomas and Mack center](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/thomas-and-mack-center/) - [Les Shepperson](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/les-shepperson/) - 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[Jim Brandon Equestrian Center](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jim-brandon-equestrian-center/) - [Mizdirection](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/mizdirection/) - [Mike Smith](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/mike-smith/) - [Fed Biz](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/fed-biz/) - [Guilt Trip](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/guilt-trip/) - [Battle Force](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/battle-force/) - [Tombstone](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tombstone/) - [OK Corral](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ok-corral/) - [Jeranimo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jeranimo/) - [California](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/california/) - [Rafael](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rafael/) - [Snow Fall](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/snow-fall/) - [Piaget](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/piaget/) - [Polo Club Palm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/polo-club-palm/) - [Branding](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/branding/) - [Horse Rescue](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/horse-rescue/) - [Howard Terpning](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/howard-terpning/) - [Wester Art](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wester-art/) - [Tucson Rodeo Parade](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tucson-rodeo-parade/) - [PEter Miller](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/peter-miller/) - [Doug Oneil](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/doug-oneil/) - [Palos Verdes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/palos-verdes/) - [Sasser](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/sasser/) - [Rodeo Trail](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rodeo-trail/) - [Renee Titan](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/renee-titan/) - 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[Sky Kingdom](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/sky-kingdom/) - [Kern River](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/kern-river/) - [lisa wilcox](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/lisa-wilcox/) - [Pikko Del Cerro](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/pikko-del-cerro/) - [Tiz Flirtatious](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tiz-flirtatious/) - [Valentine Dancer](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/valentine-dancer/) - [Ed Monger](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ed-monger/) - [Qiaona](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/qiaona/) - [California Breeders Champion Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/california-breeders-champion-stakes/) - [Garrett Gomez](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/garrett-gomez/) - [Tiz a Minister](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tiz-a-minister/) - [Matias Magrini](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/matias-magrini/) - [Nic Roldan](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/nic-roldan/) - [Mikala Gundersen](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/mikala-gundersen/) - [My Lady](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/my-lady/) - [Wellington Classic Dressage](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wellington-classic-dressage/) - [Nick Sartain](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/nick-sartain/) - [Moonshine](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/moonshine/) - [Tyler Smith](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tyler-smith/) - [Coco](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/coco/) - [Peter Wylde](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/peter-wylde/) - [Zidane](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/zidane/) - [George D'Ambrosio](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/george-dambrosio/) - [Victoria McCullough](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/victoria-mccullough/) - 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[Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/black-hills-stock-show-rodeo/) - [Team Purina USA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/team-purina-usa/) - [Havensafe Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/havensafe-farm/) - [Purina](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/purina/) - [Breast Cancer Research Foundation](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/breast-cancer-research-foundation/) - [The Ridge at Wellington Invitational Grand Prix](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/the-ridge-at-wellington-invitational-grand-prix/) - [Candice King](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/candice-king/) - [Kevin Babington](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/kevin-babington/) - [FEI Children’s International Classics Final](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/fei-childrens-international-classics-final/) - [Rancho Avándaro Country Club](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rancho-avandaro-country-club/) - [France’s Camille Conde-Ferreira](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/frances-camille-conde-ferreira/) - [FEI ChIC World Standings](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/fei-chic-world-standings/) - [Kentucky Horse Shows](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/kentucky-horse-shows/) - [Colorado Horse Park](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/colorado-horse-park/) - [San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/san-antonio-stock-show-rodeo/) - [Trent Creager](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/trent-creager/) - [Sabrina Ketcham](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/sabrina-ketcham/) - [Wesley Silcox](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wesley-silcox/) - [Hans-Dieter Dreher](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/hans-dieter-dreher/) - [Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rolex-fei-world-cup-jumping/) - [FEI World Cup™ Driving champion](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/fei-world-cup-driving-champion/) - [41st $200](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/41st-200/) - [000 Gene Mische American Invitational](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/000-gene-mische-american-invitational/) - [Raymond James Stadium](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/raymond-james-stadium/) - [Rolex/USEF Ranking List](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rolexusef-ranking-list/) - [Ylvisaker Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ylvisaker-cup/) - [International Polo Club Palm Beach](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/international-polo-club-palm-beach/) - [Kaycee FeildW](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/kaycee-feildw/) - [San Angelo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/san-angelo/) - [Spring Meeting](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/spring-meeting/) - [Purses](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/purses/) - [Womens Professional Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/womens-professional-rodeo/) - [Kendra Dickson](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/kendra-dickson/) - [Jerry Ann Taylor](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jerry-ann-taylor/) - [Giants Causeway](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/giants-causeway/) - [Grade I La Brea States](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/grade-i-la-brea-states/) - [Curvy Cat](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/curvy-cat/) - [Deer Creek Purse](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/deer-creek-purse/) - [Jerry Hollendorfer](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jerry-hollendorfer/) - [San Antonio Stock show](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/san-antonio-stock-show/) - [Steer Wrestling](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/steer-wrestling/) - [Riley Duvall](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/riley-duvall/) - [Record](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/record/) - [San antonio Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/san-antonio-rodeo/) - [Woolsey](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/woolsey/) - [Shakin it up](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/shakin-it-up/) - [David Flored](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/david-flored/) - [Villa Del Lago](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/villa-del-lago/) - [Will Hoge](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/will-hoge/) - [Eric Church](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/eric-church/) - [Nominations](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/nominations/) - [Blake Shelton](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/blake-shelton/) - [Host](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/host/) - [Tim Mcgraw](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tim-mcgraw/) - [Summer Nights](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/summer-nights/) - [April 8](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/april-8/) - [Carrie Underwood](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/carrie-underwood/) - [Tickets for Charity](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tickets-for-charity/) - [Sahara Sky](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/sahara-sky/) - [Grade II Palos Verdes Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/grade-ii-palos-verdes-stakes/) - [Neil Drysdale](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/neil-drysdale/) - [Rick Steed](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rick-steed/) - [Trevor Steed](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/trevor-steed/) - [san antonio](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/san-antonio/) - [Ryan Gray](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ryan-gray/) - [The Band Perry](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/the-band-perry/) - [E.J. Roberts](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/e-j-roberts/) - [JoJo LeMond](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jojo-lemond/) - [Casey McMillen's](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/casey-mcmillens/) - [MGM Deuces](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/mgm-deuces/) - [Joe Talamo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/joe-talamo/) - [San Carlos Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/san-carlos-stakes/) - [Justin Phillip](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/justin-phillip/) - [Dan Ward](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/dan-ward/) - [Coach Bob](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/coach-bob/) - [Victor Espinoza](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/victor-espinoza/) - [Koschel](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/koschel/) - [Corey Navarre](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/corey-navarre/) - [Wellinton](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wellinton/) - [Polo Club Palm Beach](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/polo-club-palm-beach/) - [Coca cola](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/coca-cola/) - [Ylvisaker Cup Final](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ylvisaker-cup-final/) - [Cody alan](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cody-alan/) - [personality of the year](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/personality-of-the-year/) - [Willyconker](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/willyconker/) - [Palm Beach Dressage](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/palm-beach-dressage/) - [Trigger](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/trigger/) - [rogers](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rogers/) - [George Gillespie](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/george-gillespie/) - [Adam Gray](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/adam-gray/) - [Cal Breeders Champion Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cal-breeders-champion-stakes/) - [Sons of the Wind School](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/sons-of-the-wind-school/) - [Lusitano mounts](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/lusitano-mounts/) - [Merrimac](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/merrimac/) - [Palm Beach Dressage Derby](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/palm-beach-dressage-derby/) - [George Strait](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/george-strait/) - [Houston Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/houston-rodeo/) - [Ghostzapper](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ghostzapper/) - [San Mateo Purse](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/san-mateo-purse/) - [Wesport](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wesport/) - [EQUUS foundation](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/equus-foundation/) - [Champions Equine Service](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/champions-equine-service/) - [Superstar Summer Night](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/superstar-summer-night/) - [Equestrian Sport Production and Wellington Equestrian Partners](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/equestrian-sport-production-and-wellington-equestrian-partners/) - [Solid Gold](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/solid-gold/) - [IHS Champions Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ihs-champions-cup/) - [IHS Champions Park Equestrian Estates](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ihs-champions-park-equestrian-estates/) - [Loxahatchee](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/loxahatchee/) - [Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo/) - [Skip Wagner](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/skip-wagner/) - [Texas A&M University](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/texas-am-university/) - [Leroy Shafer](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/leroy-shafer/) - [48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/48th-annual-academy-of-country-music-awards/) - [MGM Grand Garden Arena](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/mgm-grand-garden-arena/) - [Garth Brooks](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/garth-brooks/) - [John Bowman](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/john-bowman/) - [Cowboys’ Turtle Association](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cowboys-turtle-association/) - [Chuck Logue](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/chuck-logue/) - [Joe Baumgartner](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/joe-baumgartner/) - [National Hunter Derby Series](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/national-hunter-derby-series/) - [USHJA National Hunter Derby](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ushja-national-hunter-derby/) - [Hallway Feeds](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/hallway-feeds/) - [Champlain Clementine](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/champlain-clementine/) - [Natalia Torano](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/natalia-torano/) - [Winter Equestrian Festival](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/winter-equestrian-festival/) - [Walk-Trot Pleasure](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/walk-trot-pleasure/) - [Happy Endings Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/happy-endings-farm/) - [Lorrie Browne](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/lorrie-browne/) - [Green Residential Expert](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/green-residential-expert/) - [Summit Economics](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/summit-economics/) - [Douglas County](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/douglas-county/) - [Elbert County'](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/elbert-county/) - [Denver-Aurora Metropolitan](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/denver-aurora-metropolitan/) - [Pilla Sport](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/pilla-sport/) - [JustWorld International](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/justworld-international/) - [performance eyewear](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/performance-eyewear/) - [Van Dell Jewelers](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/van-dell-jewelers/) - [Deeridge Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/deeridge-farm/) - [Wellington Invitational Grand Prix Finale](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wellington-invitational-grand-prix-finale/) - [Marie Hecart](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/marie-hecart/) - [International Horse Sport Champions Cup](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/international-horse-sport-champions-cup/) - [Evi Strasser](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/evi-strasser/) - [Tanya Strasser-Shostak](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tanya-strasser-shostak/) - [Rigaudon Tyme](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/rigaudon-tyme/) - [Deluxe Tyme](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/deluxe-tyme/) - [Fontainebleau (FRA)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/fontainebleau-fra/) - [FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing 2013](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/fei-nations-cup-eventing-2013/) - [Hans Melzer](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/hans-melzer/) - [SANTA ANITA DERBY DAY](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/santa-anita-derby-day/) - [Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/permanently-disabled-jockeys-fund-pdjf/) - [Maryland Jockey Club](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/maryland-jockey-club/) - [King Leatherbury](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/king-leatherbury/) - [Pimlico Race Course](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/pimlico-race-course/) - [Julien Leparoux](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/julien-leparoux/) - [Santa Ana Stakes](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/santa-ana-stakes/) - [Bronc Riding](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/bronc-riding/) - [Austin](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/austin/) - [Florida](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/florida/) - [James](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/james/) - [LaLA](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/lala/) - [Wellington Quarantine](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wellington-quarantine/) - [Orchard Lake Farms](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/orchard-lake-farms/) - [Adrienne Marciano](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/adrienne-marciano/) - [Crolick](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/crolick/) - [Carson](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/carson/) - [USHJA Hunter Derby](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ushja-hunter-derby/) - [Ocala Florida](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ocala-florida/) - [Greg](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/greg/) - [Top Call Farm](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/top-call-farm/) - [Fred Remington](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/fred-remington/) - [Artist](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/artist/) - [Cowboy Sidekicks](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cowboy-sidekicks/) - [westerns](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/westerns/) - [wellington florida](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/wellington-florida/) - [Polo CLub](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/polo-club/) - [Palm Beach](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/palm-beach/) - [singing cowboys](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/singing-cowboys/) - [Way out west](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/way-out-west/) - [songs of the cowboys](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/songs-of-the-cowboys/) - [Madeline “Maddie” Wright](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/madeline-maddie-wright/) - [2013 Child Ambassador: Maddie Wright](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/2013-child-ambassador-maddie-wright/) - [Kentucky Downs](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/kentucky-downs/) - [The Guilford Dudley](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/the-guilford-dudley/) - [Jr. Memorial Flat Race.](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jr-memorial-flat-race/) - [set for May 11](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/set-for-may-11/) - [Pediatrician’s Circle](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/pediatricians-circle/) - [Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/monroe-carell-jr-childrens-hospital-at-vanderbilt/) - [Press Release](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/press-release/) - [Pro Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/pro-rodeo/) - [phil vassar](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/phil-vassar/) - [$750](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/750/) - [000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1)](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/000-toyota-blue-grass-stakes-g1/) - [Road to the Kentucky Derby series](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/road-to-the-kentucky-derby-series/) - [Tom Hammond](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/tom-hammond/) - [Matt Coppola](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/matt-coppola/) - [USPA National Youth Polo Region 4](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/uspa-national-youth-polo-region-4/) - [Juancito Bollini](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/juancito-bollini/) - [Women's Championship Tournament](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/womens-championship-tournament/) - [2013 Iroquois Steeplechase Spring Luncheon](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/2013-iroquois-steeplechase-spring-luncheon/) - [Featured Artist](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/featured-artist/) - [Lee Baskerville](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/lee-baskerville/) - [2013 Child Ambassador](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/2013-child-ambassador/) - [Maddie Wright](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/maddie-wright/) - [Carol Carr](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/carol-carr/) - [Jon Lee](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/jon-lee/) - [New York](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/new-york/) - [Shane Erickson](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/shane-erickson/) - [Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/ram-national-circuit-finals-rodeo/) - [Dazzle](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/dazzle/) - [phelps](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/phelps/) - [benoit](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/benoit/) - [USDF](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/usdf/) - [justworld horseless](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/justworld-horseless/) - [Cesar Parra](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/cesar-parra/) - [Van the Man.](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/van-the-man/) - [Film Festival](https://equestrianinfluence.com/horsehappenings/tag/film-festival/)