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2009 Lexington Junior League Horse Show: The Final Showdown!

The final session of the show arrived (Sat. July 11) in traditional “muggy” fashion. Thankfully, the rain stopped prior to the first class though. The “gnats” tried to steal the horse show’s thunder but no avail – Championship...

Published 12 Jul 2009 2:26 PM by Carrie@USEF

Filed under: multi-breed show, Saddlebreds, USEF, Saddle Seat Equitation, Lexington Junior League, Roadster, USEF Blog, Saddlebred, Hackney, Jack Russell, Don Harris

2009 Lexington Junior League Horse Show: USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final!

The 2009 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final was held today as the last class of the morning session. Five riders participated in this year’s National Championship and we couldn’t ask for a more perfect venue. The Junior League has...

Published 10 Jul 2009 4:25 PM by Carrie@USEF

Filed under: USEF, Saddle Seat Equitation, Lexington Junior League, USEF Blog, USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final

2009 Lexington Junior League Horse Show: Go Red!

Thursday night’s (July 9) theme at Junior League was “Go Red at the Red Mile” Women’s After Work Party. Saint Joseph Health System teamed up with the American Heart Association to promote good health. Saint Joseph’s had numerous...

Published 10 Jul 2009 2:43 PM by Carrie@USEF

Filed under: multi-breed show, Saddlebreds, USEF, Lexington Junior League, Roadster, USEF Blog, Saddlebred, Hackney, Jack Russell

2009 Lexington Junior League Horse Show: Family Night!

Third time is a charm! It was a three-peat on the perfect weather Wednesday night (July 8). I know you probably think I’m crazy - but this weather we’ve had the first three days of Junior League may just be “historical.” Boy, was...

Published 9 Jul 2009 10:16 AM by Carrie@USEF

Filed under: Saddlebreds, USEF, Saddle Seat Equitation, Lexington Junior League, Roadster, USEF Blog, Saddlebred, Hackney, Stick Horse Class

2009 Lexington Junior League Horse Show: Pink Ribbon Night

Last night (July 7) was "Pink Ribbon" Night at the Lexington Junior League Horse Show. The Pink Ribbon Class program was established two years ago by the United Professional Horsemen's Association in order to raise funds for cancer education...

Published 8 Jul 2009 3:32 PM by Carrie@USEF

Filed under: Saddlebreds, USEF, Saddle Seat Equitation, Lexington Junior League, Roadster, Saddlebred, Hackney, Saddle Seat Medal Final, Jack Russell

2009 Lexington Junior League Horse Show: Perfect Start!

What an opening night! Perfect weather – and I mean PERFECT! Junior League is notoriously known for its high humidity and crazy storms. However, Monday night was absolutely, positively, without a doubt “perfect.” Light clouds kept the...

Published 7 Jul 2009 9:51 AM by Carrie@USEF

Filed under: multi-breed show, Saddlebreds, USEF, Saddle Seat Equitation, Lexington Junior League, Roadster, Saddlebred, Hackney

2009 Lexington Junior League Horse Show: Starts Tonight!

The 73 rd Annual Lexington Junior League Horse Show (aka “Junior League”) starts tonight at 7:00 PM at the historic Red Mile Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Junior League is the first leg of the American Saddlebred Triple Crown which also...

Published 6 Jul 2009 8:42 AM by Carrie@USEF

Filed under: USEF, Saddle Seat Equitation, Roadster, USEF Blog, Saddlebred, Hackney, Kentucky Horse Park

2009 Lexington Junior League Horse Show

Hey Club Equestrian Fans! The 2009 Lexington Junior League Horse Show is quickly approaching (July 6-11) and I'm going to give my best shot at blogging. Since I'm new to this, feel free to provide your comments! With my crazy schedule next week...

Published 30 Jun 2009 3:22 PM by Carrie@USEF

Filed under: USEF, Saddle Seat Equitation, Lexington Junior League, Roadster, USEF Blog, Saddlebred, Hackney

A World Cup Title for USA: Congratulations Steffen Peters and Ravel

With a crowd of 7,000+ cheering wildly, Steffen Peters and Ravel staked their claim in history last night; Steffen becoming the first American rider to win the World Cup Final in Dressage on American soil. Steffen and Shannon anxiously awaited scores...

Published 19 Apr 2009 3:05 AM by SarahLane

Filed under: Ravel, Dressage, Steffen Peters, Las Vegas, World Cup Finals, USEF, McLain Ward, Jumping, Champion, Sapphire, Sarah Lane, Show Jumping, FEI World Cup 2009

Oh, the Places You'll Go

I really like the combination of World Cup Finals and a venue like Las Vegas. I like what each does to elevate the other; the World Cup Finals bringing sophistication, world-class competition and the best equestrian has to offer, to Vegas. Vegas lending...

Published 18 Apr 2009 10:59 AM by SarahLane