Month: March 2015

Central European and North American Leagues Bring 2014/2015 Jumping Qualifiers to a Close

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Post date March 26, 2015

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 the day, with the deadline for receipt of nominated entries coming up tomorrow, 27 March, and definite entries due to be confirmed by 6 April, just a week before the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final begins at the Thomas & Mack Arena in Las Vegas, USA, the 37^th running of arguably the sport’s most sought-after individual title.

Tags America, english, equestrian, FEI, horse, jumping, Longines FEI World Cup, Louise Parkes, Thomas and Mack Arena in Las Vegas, USA

Events Horse Happenings Western

CONTESTANTS CONTINUE THEIR RIDE TO $50,000 AT RODEOHOUSTON®

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Post date March 18, 2015

Contestants at Tuesday night’s RodeoHouston BP Super Series V Championship Round continued their ride toward a $50,000 prize.

Tags rodeo, rodeohouston, team roping

English Events Horse Happenings

Gal and Undercover Reign Supreme on Home Ground at ‘s-Hertogenbosch

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Post date March 16, 2015

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 when producing some spectacular work when third-last into the arena. But Gal’s masterful riding skills were fully tested by moments of tension from the 14-year-old gelding with which he finished third at the Reem Acra Final in Lyon, France last season.

Tags don johnson, dressage, edward gal, edward gal Ned, equestrian, FEI World Cup, horse, isabell werth

Events Horse Happenings Western

Joe Frost Rides Three to Claim His First CBR Title

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Post date March 16, 2015

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.

Riding on a special invitation from Tuff Hedeman, Frost and his younger brother Josh, made their first appearance on the Mahindra Road to Cheyenne televised tour in Bossier City which features a popular three round tournament-style competition.

Tags buckle, CBR, Championship Bull Riding, eldorado resort casino, Joe Frost, Pro Rodeo, rodeo, tuff hedeman

English Events Horse Happenings

Matthew Metell Cruises to Victory in The Ridge at Wellington’s Turf Tour 1.30-1.35m Jumper Class

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Post date March 12, 2015

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 and competitors flocked to the expansive polo fields to try their hand against some of Wellington’s most competitive jumpers. It was a gorgeous setting for the horses and riders to enjoy beautiful courses designed by Eric Hasbrouck in the main ring and Nick Granat in the second ring, with polo games taking place just a few fields away.

Tags equestrian, grand prix, horse, horse show, matthew metell, the ridge, Wellington

Events Horse Happenings Western

Championship Bull Riding’s Ninth Stop on the Mahindra Road to Cheyenne Tour

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Post date March 9, 2015

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 to ride three bulls, thrilled the standing room only crowd at the South Point Hotel Arena for the Tuff Hedeman Vegas Shootout presented by Boot Barn & Discount Tire. With his outstanding performance on the ninth stop of the Mahindra Road To Cheyenne Tour, Eldred not only stepped up to the number two ranking in the Championship Bull Riding (CBR) World Standings, but more importantly to him, he moved several steps closer to his dream of winning a gold buckle in Cheyenne.

Tags CBR, Championship Bull Riding, las vegas bull rider, rodeo

Events Horse Happenings Western

Championship Bull Riding On the Fast Track to Las Vegas

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Post date March 5, 2015

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 7, at 8 p.m. Sanctioned by Championship Bull Riding (CBR) the event is the ninth stop on CBR’s Mahindra Road to Cheyenne Tour where the world’s top bull riders test their skills against dynamic four-legged animal athletes.