Category archives for: Eventing

Fox-Pitt Wears Rolex Crown

William Fox-Pitt brandishes his Rolex watch at the trophy ceremony.

With a single rail down in the show jumping ring, William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk of Great Britain won the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event on April 30. The USA claimed second and third, with Allison Springer and Arthur and Boyd Martin and Otis Barbotiere propelled into third on the strength of a clear […]

Fox-Pitt Powers Up at Rolex

William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk tackle a cross country log.

An arduous cross country course whittled away 20 of 54 starters leaving William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk leading the pack after a flawless performance in phase two of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, April 28 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Ending the day on a score of 41.3, Great Britain’s Fox-Pitt bumped ahead […]

Springer Bounces to First at Rolex

Allison Springer gives a victory pump with her fist after a successful dressage ride.

When the dust settled in the dressage arena, U.S. rider Allison Springer and Arthur topped the charts after the first phase of the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, scoring a 39.8. Hot on their heels is Great Britain’s William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk with a 41.3. Clark Montgomery of Fairburn, GA, piloted Loughan Glen to […]

Rolex Day 1: Oh Boyd!

U.S. rider Boyd Martin riding dressage on Remington XXV.

With approximately half the riders having completed their dressage tests, Boyd Martin and Remington XXV emerged at the top of the class on day one of the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event with a 45.3. Twenty-eight out of 57 starters kicked things off Thursday, April 26, in the Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park […]

Jogging in Style at Rolex

Phillip Dutton poised on one tiptoe gingerly holds his horse's halter as it slides to the ground on its haunches.

Horse and riders alike were dressed to the 9’s for the jog and start of the 2012 Rolex Kentucky 3-Day CCI4* Event. A slight breeze and the warm sunny afternoon created the perfect studio for snapping fashionistas. Forty-three Americans of 57 total competitors got the green light to advance to the dressage phase, which begins […]

O’Connor Leads Event Pack

USEF eventing coach David O'Connor

The United States Equestrian Federation’s Eventing Eligible Athlete Committee and Eventing High Performance Committee have unanimously recommended David O’Connor to be the Eventing Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, succeeding Capt. Mark Phillips in 2013. The recommendation will go to the USEF High Performance Working Group before being presented to the USEF Executive Committee. The search […]

Flintridge Horse Trials: Something for Everyone

Gayleen Sharon riders her off-track-Thoroughbred, a beautifully-marked chestnut with a black mane, tail and legs.

The sun was shining and the grass was green at Flintridge Riding Club during their 33rd Flintridge Horse Trials. This boutique show offered competition and schooling options for all levels. The theme was “the Grass is always Greener… on the other side of the fence,” and that was true not only for those in the […]

Alliston Poised for Victory at Galway Downs

James Alliston and Jumbo's Jake in the stadium jumping phase of a three day event.

With two phases of competition complete, Great Britain’s James Alliston has a tight hold on the top placings in the CIC3*. He took a decisive lead in the dressage aboard India McEvoy’s Jumbo’s Jake, and then he added no penalties in the show jumping to lead the division with a score of 45.6. He’s also […]

Alliston Unstoppable at Galway

James Allison and Jumbo's Jake in the show jumping phase.

After riding five bold cross-country rounds, James Allison ended Sunday in first and second place in the CIC3* at the Galway Downs International Horse Trials in Temecula, CA. Alliston, of Castro Valley, CA, won with his veteran  Jumbo’s Jake (51.2), owned by India McEvoy, and moved up to second with his less experienced mount Tivoli […]

‘Junggernaut’ at Fountainbleau!

Michael Jung and Leopine

Reigning World Champion Michael Jung proved a juggernaut, leading Germany to a decisive victory in the first leg of the FEI Nation’s Cup Eventing tour in Fountainbleau, France, where he claimed three of the top four individual slots. The Netherlands was second and France third, followed by Spain, Australia and Great Britain at this inaugural […]

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