Equestrian News

Robert Rost Passes Away

Robert C. Rost, DVM, 78, of Branchville, NJ, the 1996 recipient of the AHSA
Lifetime Achievement Award and an all around jumping authority, passed away
Thursday, November 28, after a long illness.

World Equestrian Games Telecast

Canadians Karen Cudmore and Melissa Brown Qualify to Compete at 2003 Budweiser Show Jumping World Cup Final

After a fierce qualifying season, Canadian show jumpers Karen Cudmore and Melissa Brown have qualified to represent Canada in the Budweiser World Cup Final at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, April 16-20, 2003.

Record-Breaking Attendance at 119TH National Horse Show in Wellington, Florida

After being held indoors for 118 years at Madison Square Garden (with the exception of six years at the Meadowlands in New Jersey), The National Horse Show concluded its 119th year yesterday at the spacious, outdoor show grounds of The Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington, Florida. The National, founded in 1883, is the oldest and most prestigious horse show in the U.S., bringing together the best horses and riders in the country.

2002 Eventing Athlete Development Scholarships Announced

Jenna Brownjohn of Maple Ridge, BC, Jessica Ferguson of Uxbridge, ON, and Colleen Loach of North Hatley, PQ, are the 2002 recipients of the Eventing Athlete Development Scholarships. Awarded annually by the Canadian Eventing Committee, the scholarships are designed to help offset training and competition costs.

New Marshall & Sterling League Gears Up for 2003 Season

The New Marshall & Sterling League, presented by Corona-Lexol, is pleased to announce that it will offer hunter/jumper exhibitors some exciting new levels of competition for the 2003 season.

2003 Equine Canada Director-At-Large Election

Each year the Equine Canada Nominations Committee has the responsibility of presenting a slate of candidate to the membership for the election of a Director-at-Large.

Top Eventing & Dressage Rider Lucinda Fredericks Becomes Australian Citizen

Lucinda Fredericks (nee Murray), wife of UK-based Eventing rider Clayton Fredericks, finally received her Certificate of Australian Citizenship last weekend. Lucinda will now "officially" be able to ride for Australia. Lucinda has had FEI permission to start under our flag for some time, because of her Permanent Resident status.

2003 Canadian Eventing Talent Squad Named

Canadian Eventing has named its Talent Squad for 2003. The riders selected have demonstrated, by their performance results, achievement of a top third placing in an international one star three day event, or the completion of a two star international three day event during the 2002 competitive season.

2002 Canadian League Swarovski World Cup Dressage Final Standings

Evi Strasser and Prymetyme lead the standings going into the Canadian League Swarovski World Cup Finals. The top 5 will compete in the Grand Prix, with the top 4 placed in the Grand Prix to compete in the Grand Prix Freestyle at the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto, Ontario, November 13-14, 2002