Karl Slezak and Fernhill Wishes 14th at CCI5*-L Luhmühlen

Karl Slezak and Fernhill Wishes 14th at CCI5*-L Luhmühlen

Karl Slezak of Tottenham, ON, and Fernhill Wishes (Chacoa x Gildawn Diamond) finished in 14th place in their first appearance at the Luhmühlen CCI5*-L event held June 16-19, 2022 in Salzhausen, Germany. Luhmühlen Horse Trials is one of seven five-star events in the world. Renowned course designer Mike Etherington-Smith has set the tracks at this

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Dates And Locations Announced For 2023 Great American/USDF Regional Championships

Dates And Locations Announced For 2023 Great American/USDF Regional Championships

The U.S. Dressage Federation has announced the selected dates and locations for the 2023 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships. Dates and Locations: • Region 1 (Oct. 5-8) at the Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, Virginia• Region 2 (Sept. 21-24) at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, Illinois• Region 3 (Oct. 5-8) at the Florida Horse Park, Ocala, Florida• Region 4 (Sept. 28-Oct. 1) at Maffitt

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Combined Driving Athlete Pathway Program Updates

Combined Driving Athlete Pathway Program Updates

Emerging Driver Program Grants The Emerging Driver Program approved two grants to facilities for hosting beginner driver clinics. The Colorado Driving Society welcomed nine drivers to an educational clinic in May, and Sara Schmitt Dressage will be inviting new drivers to attend their September event in New Jersey. US Equestrian and the Driving Sport Committee

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BEN ATKINSON: STABLE TO SCREEN

BEN ATKINSON: STABLE TO SCREEN

Growing up on a cattle farm in East Yorkshire, England, Ben Atkinson never imagined he would become one of television’s most sought-after action horse professionals. Horses were kept on the Atkinson farm for fun, and the business eventually diversified to include livery stables, boarding facilities, and a riding school. Meanwhile, Ben adventurously experimented with training

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