USA jumpers won the FEI Nations Cup in Buenos Aires today, finishing the two rounds on four faults. The CSIO-W 1.50m competition was originally scheduled for Friday but got delayed due to rain. Argentina and Canada were tied for second at the Nov. 10 event at the Haras El Capricho show jumping grounds in Buenos […]
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 […]
The Las Vegas National South Point Arena and Equestrian Center, Las Vegas, NV. Blenheim Equisports event culminates in the $50,000 Fisker Automotive World Cup Grand Prix CSI-W, Nov. 17, 7:30; Also includes the $30,000 EQU Lifestyle Speed Classic, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., $32,000 Markel Insurance Jumper Classic, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Free to public. Details, […]
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 […]
As the gleaming white, fairy-tale spires rose like giant popsicle sticks in the sky, traffic slowed to a crawl and downtown office workers pressed nose-to-glass, catching an eyeful as the Cavalia’s 10-story big-top floated heavenward in San Diego. Taking up residence in the lot adjacent to Petco Park, Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and […]
He’s bestowed plenty of trophies and prizes, but Oct. 25 marked HITS Inc. CEO Thomas G. Struzzieri’s turn for a victory lap as recipient of the 2012 John W. Galbreath Award for Outstanding Entrepreneurship in the Equine Industry. Presented by the University of Louisville for the past 23 years, the Galbreath recognizes outstanding achievement in […]
