Equestrian News

Cindy Ishoy & Proton Win Grand Prix in Olympic Selection Trial # 1

Cindy Ishoy and Proton came out on top in the Grand Prix class today at the first of two final Canadian Dressage Olympic selection trials being held this weekend York Equestrian Centre, Cedar Valley Ontario.

2004 Canadian Dressage Olympic Selection Trials Set to Start

The first of two final Canadian Dressage Olympic selection trials gets underway this weekend June 18th – 20th at York Equestrian Centre in Cedar Valley, Ontario.

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Kim Severson and Winsome Adante Claim Second Victory inRolex Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI****

Kim Severson and Winsome Adante led the field from start to finish to claim victory in the 2004 CCI**** Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bayer, held April 22-25, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.
The winner in 2002, a broken leg prevented Severson from defending her title last year, but Three-Day Eventing fans were thrilled to see the 30-year-old Virginia native return to the winner’s circle.

Darren Chiacchia and Windfall II Victorious at Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event

Darren Chiacchia of Buffalo, NY, emerged victorious at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event held April 21-25 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Competing in the Bayer Modified Four Star division open only to horse/rider combinations already qualified for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, Chiacchia earned the victory with a total score of 45.2 penalty points and ensured his position as one of the United States Equestrian Team’s top hopefuls for the Olympics.

Yann Candele and Mill Creek Sweet Dream Enjoy Top 12 Finish at World Cup Final

Canadian-based show jumping athlete Yann Candele of France concluded his World Cup Final debut with a top 12 finish riding Mill Creek Sweet Dream for owner Mill Creek Stables of Cambridge, ON.

Belinda Trussell & Royan II Make World Cup Final Debut

Belinda Trussell and Royan II represented Canada at the 2004 World Cup Finals held April 1-4 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Against some very fierce competition, the pair rode a mistake-free test to finish 16th in the Grand Prix class with a score of 64.666%, missing the Section A finals by only 2.04%.

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Canadians Win Big at Zada Enterprises, LLC Florida Classic

Canadian dressage riders continue their winning streak in Florida, this time winning big at the Zada Enterprises, LLC Florida Dressage Classic held February 19-22, 2004 in Wellington, Florida.
Ashley Holzer & Gambol (pictured left) won both the Prix St. Georges and Intermediaire I.