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News Flash: USA Wins Bronze at CDIO5* Rotterdam

by USEF Communications Department | 6/20/2015 4:55:32 PM

Rotterdam, The Netherlands - A week of solid performances has paid off in bronze for the U.S. team at CDIO5* Rotterdam. The team of Charlotte Jorst and Kastel's Nintendo, Arlene Page and Woodstock, Kathleen Raine and Breanna, and Shelly Francis and Doktor stood strong against tough European competition to earn the Bronze medal. More news and photos to follow.

Vaulting Heads to Virginia Horse Center This Week: FEI CVI 1* & 2*, Vaulting Region IX Championship and Commonwealth Games

by Emily Riden, Phelps Media Group, Inc | 6/20/2015 12:03:09 PM

Kamyah Hugee on Butterscotch from Falconwood Vaulters Lexington, VA - June 20, 2015 - Vaulting is generally described as gymnastics on the moving horse, and this week it is moving into the Virginia Horse Center. From Thursday, June 25 through Sunday, June 28, the Horse Center will welcome spectators and exhibitors of all levels for three different vaulting competitions: CVI Lexington VA 1* & 2*, the Equestrian Vaulting Region IX Championships and the vaulting portion of the Commonwealth...

Brannigan Leads CIC3* and Dutton Leads Preparation Event at the Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan

by USEF Communications Department | 6/19/2015 11:29:52 PM

The Plains, Va. – The final Preparation Event for the U.S. Pan American Eventing Team and Alternates got underway this evening with dressage at the Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan. Eight U.S. team and alternate combinations competed in the Preparation Event division utilizing the FEI CI 2* Test B, while three combinations entered the CIC3*, performing the FEI CI 3* Test B in front of Ground Jury members Angela Tucker (GBR) and Mark Weissbecker (USA). Topping the...

Sarah Scarnechia and Win Vision Prove Sure Bet During the $5,000 High Junior/Amateur-Owner Gambler's Choice

by Kendall Bierer | 6/19/2015 9:11:18 PM

Sarah Scarnechia and Win Vision capture the $5,000 High Junior/Amateur-Owner Gambler's Choice, sponsored by Wisconsin Equine. Wayne, IL - June 19, 2015 - Despite just moving up from the Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers, Sarah Scarnechia and Win Vision have only found success. Showing in only her second High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper class of her career, she took a gamble in the Grand Prix Ring during the Showplace Productions Spring Spectacular III. As all bettors know, without risk there is...

Samantha Schaefer and Sugar Ray Race to $5,000 Speed Derby Victory at Swan Lake Kick-Off Classic

by Emily Riden, Phelps Media Group | 6/19/2015 8:17:16 PM

Littlestown, PA - June 19, 2015 - Samantha Schaefer's longtime mount, Sugar Ray, does not often compete in the open jumpers, but when he does, Schaefer knows she can count on her "steady Eddie." Her trusted partner came through again on Friday afternoon at the Swan Lake Summer Kick-Off Classic where he scored the win in the $5,000 Speed Derby. "He doesn't show that much, but when he does he normally makes it worth his while," Schaefer said. "He's my baby. He did the [High Junior...

U.S. Dressage Builds on Performances at Hagen and Rotterdam

by USEF Communications Department | 6/19/2015 6:09:39 PM

Rotterdam, The Netherlands & Hagen, Germany - United States dressage athletes continued to fare well in CDI3*, CDIU25, and CDIOY competition today at both Rotterdam in The Netherlands and Hagen in Germany. At Rotterdam, Shelly Francis and Patricia Stempel's Danilo received a score of 70.480% to garner eighth place in the CDI3* Grand Prix. Also in contention were Brian Hafner on Rebecca Hafner and his own Lombardo LHF, who placed in eleventh on a score of 66.229%, and Arlene Page and her...

Montgomery and Loughan Glen Sit in Ninth following Dressage at the Luhmühlen CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 6/19/2015 4:39:10 PM

Salzhausen, Germany – The dressage phase of the Luhmühlen CCI4* presented by DHL finished on Friday with talented combinations and their impressive scores making up the top of the leaderboard. Among the top ten are USEF Land Rover Competition Grant recipients Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen, who laid down a lovely test in front of the Ground Jury of Andrew Bennie (NZL), Anne-Mette Binder (DEN), and Christoph Hess (GER). The pair had expressive trot work and a solid canter tour with...

USEA Selects Tryon International Equestrian Center and the Colorado Horse Park for American Eventing Championships

by Tyron International | 6/19/2015 4:20:50 PM

The George Morris Stadium is the main arena at Tryon International Equestrian Center. Photo © Sportfot. Leesburg, Va. - June 18, 2015 – The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce the selection of the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) and the Colorado Horse Park as the host sites of the USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) for a three-year term, beginning in 2016. Following a successful three-year term at the Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler, Texas,...

United States Para-Dressage Individuals Complete First Day of Mulhouse CPEDI3*

by : Lindsay Y. McCall, USPEA | 6/19/2015 1:55:35 PM

U.S Para- Dressage riders with their coaches at the Mulhouse, CPEDI3* Left to Right Rider Deborah Stanitski with ribbon and trainer Lauren Palmer Rebecca Hart (sitting) with Todd Flettrich; and Annie Peavy with Heather Blitz. Mulhouse, France - June 19, 2015 - U.S. Para-Dressage individuals Annie Peavy, Rebecca Hart, and Deborah Stanitski completed the first day of Team Tests at the Mulhouse, France CPEDI3*. These three riders and four horses traveled to Europe to compete in both the Mulhouse,...

U.S. Pan American Eventing Team and Alternates Head to Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan for Preparation Event

by USEF Communications Department | 6/19/2015 10:39:35 AM

The Plains, Va. – The Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan is set to host elite eventing combinations this weekend in the final Preparation Event for the U.S. Pan American Eventing Team and Alternates . The U.S. combinations will be joined in the Preparation Event by five Mexican and one Brazilian athlete-and-horse combinations as they, too, will use the weekend to fine tune performances in the lead-up to the 2015 Pan American Games, taking place July 17-19 in...