James Alliston is his own toughest competition. The Castro Valley, CA-based rider finished first, second and sixth at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event CCI 3* that took place Nov. 1-4 in Temecula. In fact, the 27-year-old Alliston has become something of a legend at Galway, which has offered a CCI3* for the past three […]
With a fast cross-country round, Lauren Billys of Visalia, CA, grabbed the lead in the CCI2* on Ballingowan Ginger and held on in the show jumping, despite lowering one rail (54.8). Her score was enough to better Zachary Brandt on Cavallino Cocktail (57.5) and Bea di Grazia on Lad’s Night Out (60.5). Byllis won $2,000 […]
Great weather and prime courses once again made the Galway Downs Winter Horse Trials in Temecula the ideal way for event riders to get in the groove for busy spring and summer seasons. “As usual, it’s the best way to start off the year,” Gina Economu of L.A.’s Pepperwood Farms said of the Feb. 4-5 […]
Robert Kellerhouse founded Galway Downs in 1998, when he relocated his Del Mar Eventing horse show business to the 240-acre complex in Temecula. Following the success of his second CCI 3* show, The Equestrian News editor in chief Paula Parisi asked him to share his perspective on the sport. The Equestrian News: The rain that […]
TEMECULA, Calif. – Although the rains returned at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event today, they couldn’t stop the juggernaut that was British rider James Alliston. He started the day by winning the CCI1* aboard Mojo, then he placed second in the CCI2* with Tivoli. And then he finished his day with a victory in […]
TEMECULA ― James Alliston of Great Britain and Jumbo’s Jake put on a masterful display of cross-country riding to move into the lead in the CCI3* at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event Saturday, with a score of 45.4. The 27-year-old Alliston, who lives in Castro Valley, Calif., finished faultlessly aboard India McEvoy’s 13-year-old […]
Bruce “Buck” Davidson and Ballynoe Castle RM, lead the CCI3* field after the dressage phase at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event, scoring 41.8. “’Reggie’ was fantastic,” said the Ocala, FL-based Davidson of his mount, owned by Carl and Cassie Segal. “He just keeps showing up. I just couldn’t be happier with him—he just steps […]
The first day of competition at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event in Temecula saw two riders tie for the lead in the dressage phase of the CCI2*. Maxance McManamy, on Project Runway, and Amber Levine, on Oz Poof Of Purchase, each rode to 47.8 in the dressage ring today, topping a field of 15 […]
Eventing riders will be converging at Galway Downs Nov. 3-6 for the annual Galway Downs International 3-Day Event & H.T. presented by Land Rover. The week will feature 3-day events ranging from Novice to CCI 3*, with plenty between. The philosophical approach of Galway Downs founder Robert Kellerhouse, as he has expressed often and with […]
