Equestrian: Coupe takes final but McVean the series

Lisa Coupe has won the New Zealand league FEI World Cup final today at Tauranga, with defending champ Katie McVean making history in taking the series for the third consecutive year.McVean (Mystery Creek) and her home-bred mare...

Wellington OKs dressage site, lays groundwork for hotel in Equestrian Preserve

Wellington is getting a permanent dressage facility, one that would anchor a proposed equestrian and commercial complex that its visionaries describe as a world-class site sizzling with top-notch restaurants, an artful hotel and show rings that would welcome horse hoofs nearly year round.

Equestrian team competes against Texas A&M tonight at Stock Show

For the second time in program history, No. 8 TCU and No. 3 Texas A&M will compete at the Stock Show Bowl with the same rankings as they did the first meeting in 2010. Interim Western head coach Kindel Huffman said, “We love the rivalry we have created with Texas A&M and look forward to coming out on top with a win.”

Steffen Peters Wins Record Third USEF Equestrian of the Year Title

World-class dressage star Steffen Peters earned top honors in American equestrian sports, winning the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Equestrian of the Year title for the third time. The 47-year-old German-born Californian won the same USEF honors in 2008 and 2009.

Equestrian coach rides away with award

Nanaimo’s Selena Pellizzari rode away with the Coach of the Year award at the Horse Council of B.C’s gala event in Richmond Jan. 21.