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Know Your Competition: Getting the Scoop on Rivals
There is one common element in every competition, and that element is other competitors. At any level of competition it is important to be aware of the talents you are competing against. It is even more important to learn how you can use your observations of other competitors as a way to strengthen your own competition. ... Read the full article

Get Involved with Paint World Games
As 2008 is an Olympic year, it is especially fitting that it also marks the third international Youth competition, the Paint World Games. This competition, to be held Saturday, June 28, will feature Youth representing their country in four divisions: ... Read the full article

Kids and Competition- Are They Ready?
Deciding to get your kids involved in competition is a major decision. It will affect your schedule, pocketbook, and have a huge impact on your child. You will have to weigh the pros and cons carefully, and help teach your children the ins and outs of competition. With the right guidance, every child can leave the ring with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Keep reading to find out more about equestrian competition as it pertains to the youngest members of your family. ... Read the full article

Equine Photographer’s Network Announces Open Print Competition in Colorado
The Equine Image: A Photographic Celebration of the Horse The Equine Photographers Network (EPNet) www.equinephotographers.org will be sponsoring an Open Print Competition during their fifth Annual Spring Retreat and Workshops scheduled for this ... Read the full article

Horse Shows: The Competitive Edge
Competing in a horse show is more involved than just hoping in your car with horse in tow and mounting the horse in the ring. If showing a horse were easy there would be no competition, no strategy for success or metals to be won. This type of competition is extremely rigorous and with the stress of preparing for the show we sometimes forget the basic elements, the little things that give your performance the competitive edge. ... Read the full article

Competition Schedule Set for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Sixteen days of eight world championships are officially scheduled for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The competition schedule was released today by the World Games 2010 Foundation. ... Read the full article

World's Richest Stock Horse Competition to feature top stock horses and trainers
The World's Richest Stock Horse Competition will draw the world's most talented, athletic stock horses and their riders to Paso Robles, Calif., Aug. 23, 2008. The event, sponsored by Golden Hills Auto Center in Paso Robles, will begin 6 p.m. in the Paso Robles Event Center's rodeo arena. ... Read the full article

Equine Drug Regulations: Know the Facts, Know the Rules
Strict regulations exist involving the use of certain medications given to horses before and during competition. Despite these regulations, problems involving the use of performance enhancers and other forbidden medications still exist within the industry. Becoming aware of the restrictions and guidelines involving the use of medication for competing horses can help prevent your horse from being disqualified from competition. ... Read the full article

Closing Date for Tampa Equestrian Festival Entries Extended to Friday, March 13
Tampa, FL - March 3, 2009 - Stadium Jumping Inc., one of the nation's leading horse show production companies, announces that the closing date for entries for the 2009 Tampa Equestrian Festival has been extended to Friday, March 13, 2009. The 200 ... Read the full article

Legends of Ranching Performance Horse Competition and Sale March 11, 2006
Premiering this year at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo will be the Legends of Ranching Performance Horse Sale, March 11, featuring two-year-old fillies and geldings started by the CSU Equine Sciences program, plus premium finished using horses. Consig ... Read the full article

Jump off for Medals at Olympics
All three individual show jumping medals at the Olympics were determined by jump offs. The Show Jumping individual Olympic medals are determined by a two round competition. After three qualifying rounds, two of where were the Show Jumping team competition, the top 35 riders qualify for the individual championship. Although all four U.S. riders qualified for the individual championship, the rules state that each country can only have a maximum of three riders in the individual competition. Beezie Madden edged Will Simpson by just one fault. However, with a gold medal around his neck for his clear jump off ride in the team competition, Simpson cheered for his team mates in the individual competition. ... Read the full article

Garfield and Samantha Schaefer Win Junior Hunter 15 and Under Championship at the Tampa Equestrian Festival
Tampa, FL - March 22, 2009 -The Junior Hunter divisions were awarded championship honors this morning in the Main Hunter Ring of the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The championship awards were the culmination of two da ... Read the full article

Ireland's Shane Sweetnam Wins WEF Opening Day
WELLINGTON, Fla., Jan. 16-The 2008 CN Winter Equestrian Festival officially opened Wednesday, kicking off 12 weeks of international equestrian competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Ireland's Shane Sweetnam emerged th ... Read the full article

Halliday pleased with her new horses after a successful competition weekend
The California-born, British-based 3 Day eventer and racing driver, has taken on a number of new steeds this winter as she looks to develop them for eventing competition. Vimto and Ollie made their debuts in a dressage competition at Oldencraig and b ... Read the full article

PNHS Junior Jumper Championship Final
Taylor Land,16, whisked the Adequan/USEF Junior Jumper championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show with barely a rail. Fresh from winning the Jr. Jumper Prix de States team competition Friday, Land carried only 2.07 faults into the third and final round, a half rail ahead. Mavis Spencer and Clementine Goutal were at 4.00 and 4.91 respectively. ... Read the full article

Road to the Horse gives Warm Welcome to Returning Host
The multi-talented Rick Lamb will make a return appearance as host for the 2009 Road to the Horse at its new location in Franklin, Tennessee. Lamb has lent his talents to the competition as its host and commentator since its birth in 2003. His annual appearance has proven that he is an asset not only to the horse industry but also to the Road to the Horse. ... Read the full article

HorseCity.com to Webcast 27th Annual Augusta Futurity
(Augusta, Ga.) HorseCity.com, a premier equestrian destination on the Internet, will be Webcasting the 27th Annual Augusta Futurity and the Western Horseman Cup Finals for the 2005 competitive year. Internet users will have access to all the intens ... Read the full article

Organisers Announce the Prize-Money for the CHIO Aachen
Once again the prize-money of the World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen, is being increased. The overall prize-money now adds up to 1.67 million Euros. Last year it totalled 1.55 million Euros. The competition with the most prize-money is the ROLEX Grand Prix with 350,000 Euros. ... Read the full article

Tampa Equestrian Festival Prizelist and Entry Forms Now Available Online
Stadium Jumping, Inc. is pleased to announce that the prizelist and entry forms for the 2009 Tampa Equestrian Festival are now available online at their website www.stadiumjumping.com. ... Read the full article

Tampa Equestrian Festival Hosts $75,000 FEI World Cup Qualifier CSI 3*-W Grand Prix of Tampa
Tampa, FL - March 13, 2009 - As the battle for the top spots in the Rolex FEI World Cup Finals comes down to the wire, the 2009 Tampa Equestrian Festival will be hosting this year's final World Cup qualifying class during its second week of competiti ... Read the full article