In one of the most challenging courses around the world, 73-year-old Robert Gielen of Flesherton, ON, Canada, came in 41st place at the 18th edition of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Endurance World Championships 2022 Butheeb on February 25, 2023. Finishing in this position in a field of 37 countries and 129 starting combinations was […]
Tamie Smith, West Coast Rider and Olympian, won the reserve champion ribbon with a final score of 29.8 at Fair Hill, Maryland, a popular riding course designed by Ian Stark. She was riding Danito, a 12-year-old Hanoverian gelding that is also popularly known as “Cheeto”. The course proved to be challenging for all riders competing […]
On Saturday, September 24th, 2022, Joie Gatlin rode Uccello de Will to victory in the Blenheim International Jumping Festival 1.5m Grand Prix with a win of $50,000. This competition was a thrilling finale in the Grand Prix division of The Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Created by renowned course designer Anthony D’Ambrosio, the […]
Congratulations to Billie Courtney-Smith! Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer Ring A 3rd Overall Ring B Northern Exposure Fall Edition Champion Commercial Heifer Ring A Reserve Champion Ring B Bred by: Thomas Ranch Placed by: Mullen Livestock and Zane Naphan Thank you to Maddie Prechter and Sydney Franks for the help getting her dialed in this weekend! […]
APF Pro Team Member, Tamie Smith, and her equine partner, Mai Baum (aka The Black Stallion), completed this year’s Badminton Trials with an impressive ninth place finish. She and Mai Baum were the top U.S. pair, completing the three phases with an impeccable stadium round. They were one of only four competitors who jumped a […]
Ocala Breeders Sales in March 2022 showed strong sales, sparking enthusiasm in the Thoroughbred industry for a good year. April sales have now proven that the enthusiasm was merited. Sales at the OBS Two Year Olds in Training April 19-22 set a new record in sales totals. You can find the complete listing of the […]
Ocala Breeders Sales opened the sales season this March with sales surpassing 2021 by nearly $12 million. The number of horses sold also exceeded last year’s March sales by 50 horses. Good news for the Thoroughbred industry. The numbers are as follows: Year Head Sold Gross Amount Average Price Median Price 2022 375 $49,656,000 $132,416 […]
Twin Rivers hosted the first combined staging of the USEA Future Event Horse Championships and the USEA Dutta Corp. The Young Horse West Coast Championships last year was a big success. This year’s Championships, which were Oct. 28 and 29 at Twin Rivers, reflects that success in greatly increased participation. In addition to a strong […]
October 14 – 17, 2021 was the inaugural run of the CCI5*-L at the Maryland 5 star at Fair Hill, MD. There are only seven 5 star events in the world, and now Fair Hill has joined the exclusive club with prize money of $300,000. Riders came from all over the world to compete. APF […]