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NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Finish Third in Inaugural North American Leg of Longines League of Nations at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Mar 23, 2024, 11:30 PM

Ocala, Fla. – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team earned a solid third-place finish in the first-ever North American leg of the new Longines League of Nations competition hosted at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Fla. The team finished with a final score of 12 faults after two rounds of elite jumping competition against the 10 best teams in the world. Ireland took the win on a total of five, while Switzerland finished in second on eight faults. “The format here gives you options and we...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Arrives at World Equestrian Center - Ocala for Only Home Leg of New Longines League of Nations™ Series

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Mar 20, 2024, 10:30 AM

Ocala, Fla. – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team will begin their week of international competition at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, hosting the inaugural North American leg of the new Longines League of Nations Series. The marquee event, the Longines League of Nations Ocala, is set to take place on Saturday, March 23, and features the top 10 teams from around the world vie for the top podium position following two rounds of elite jumping competition. All the U.S. horses passed...

Chester Weber Wins the 2024 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | Mar 17, 2024, 8:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. – Chester Weber added another title to his long list of accomplishments, taking home his 21 st USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses this week at Live Oak International. Chester Weber. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian Weber was the wire-to-wire leader in the class, posting a commanding lead after Thursday’s dressage test where he scored a 39.59. Weber and his team continued their winning ways into Saturday’s marathon phase,...

Team Leslie Wins the 2024 USEF Futures Team Challenge at the Setters' Run Farm Carolina International CCI Horse Trials

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | Mar 16, 2024, 7:00 PM

Raeford, N.C. – After three days of exciting eventing competition at the 2024 USEF Futures Team Challenge, Team Leslie emerged victorious in the head-to-head competition with Team Bobby, finishing on a team total of 116.6 penalties to Team Bobby’s 132.2. The team competition was held within the CCI3*-S and CCI4*-S divisions at the Carolina International CCI at Setters' Run Farm. Jenny Caras and Sommersby had the best finish in the 2024 USEF Futures Team Challenge. ©Allie...

US Equestrian and DEFENDER Renew Longstanding Partnership

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 15, 2024, 9:00 AM

Lexington, KY. – We are excited to announce the renewal of an expanded, multiyear partnership between Defender and US Equestrian. The renewed commitment will position Defender as the Official Luxury Vehicle of US Equestrian and name Defender as the title sponsor of the U.S. Eventing Team, title sponsor of the U.S. Driving Team, title sponsor of the USEF CCI5* National Championship at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian, and the Official Vehicle of all USEF...

2024 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses Set to Begin at Live Oak International

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Mar 13, 2024, 7:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. – The U.S. driving community turns its attention to Ocala this week as the 33 rd edition of the Live Oak International CAI gets underway. This year’s event will host the 2024 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses and promises to be an exciting competition for athletes and spectators alike. Three teams will vie for the national championship title after all horses were accepted at Wednesday’s horse inspection. Driving on his...

Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team Secures Second Win of 2024 at Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3*

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 10, 2024, 4:00 PM

The Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team takes top honors at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3* (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. – The Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team had their second outing of the 2024 competition season at the Adequan ® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3* in Wellington, Fla. Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline guided Beatrice de Lavalette and Sixth Sense, Rebecca Hart and Floratina, Fiona Howard and Fleuresse 4, and Cynthia Screnci and Sir Chipoli to...

US Equestrian Announces Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team for Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Mar 7, 2024, 5:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team at the CPEDI3* at Adequan ® Global Dressage Festival 9 in Wellington, Fla., from March 8-10. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline. The following athlete-and-horse combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Beatrice de Lavalette (Lake Fort Worth, Fla.) and Sixth Sense , a 2010 Oldenburg (Sir Donnerhall I x Edosta)...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for 2024 Longines League of Nations™ Ocala

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 6, 2024, 11:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets ® U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations™ Ocala CSIO5*-LLN in Ocala, Fla., from March 20-23, 2024. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson and supported by U.S. Jumping Team Veterinarian Dr. Heather Sherman and U.S. Jumping Team Equine Therapist Janus Marquis along with the grooms and horse owners. The following...

Chefs d’Equipe Announced for 2024 FEI Driving World Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Mar 4, 2024, 11:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the Chefs d’Equipe for the 2024 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses and the FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses, both of which will take place this September. Marcie Quist will serve as chef for the four-in-hands and Jeff Legg will serve as chef for the singles team. Marcie Quist ©Matt Turer/US Equestrian Marcie Quist (Vass, N.C.) has been involved in the sport of combined driving for more...