Lexington, Ky. - Following a comprehensive review of the position, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is seeking a U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor. The job description and application can be found here . Individuals interested in serving as the U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor must submit an application no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2015. For more information regarding the process of hiring the U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical...

Lexington, Ky. - Following a comprehensive review of the position, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is seeking a U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor. The job description and application can be found here . Individuals interested in serving as the U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor must submit an application no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2015. For more information regarding the process of hiring the U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical...

Lexington, Ky. - In response to feedback from its membership, the United States Equestrian Federation Board of Directors took the following actions on Monday, February 23 in order to improve the process, procedures, and fairness of competition licensing. The first action that the Board adopted toward these improvements will take effect immediately. The Federation office will no longer issue competition licenses extending beyond a one-year term, allowing the Board time to evaluate the mileage...

David Beisel and Ammeretto take first place in the $50,000 HITS Grand Prix Sunday at HITS Ocala (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - David Beisel, of Goshen, Ohio, took first place in Sunday’s $50,000 HITS Grand Prix on Ammeretto, owned by Equine Holdings, LLC. The Grand Prix took place in the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium with a large crowd of spectators gathered around to watch the spectacle under beautiful, sunny skies. There were 16 efforts in the first round course designed by Coronado,...

Thermal, Calif. - Topping a field of 62 riders, Will Simpson once again took home a blue ribbon from the HITS Grand Prix Ring, winning Sunday’s $30,000 SmartPak Grand Prix – his eighth Grand Prix victory this circuit – aboard The Dude, owned by Monarch International. Will Simpson and The Dude, owned by Monarch International, win the $30,000 SmartPak Grand Prix Sunday, February 22, at HITS Thermal (ESI Photography) Topping nine other horses that made it to the jump-off, and...

Waco, Texas. - Following a busy weekend of collegiate equestrian action, the National Collegiate Equestrian Association released its latest national team rankings on Tuesday, as determined by the NCEA Selection Committee. Baylor remains the nation’s No. 1 team and South Carolina holds steady at No. 2. Georgia moves up to No. 3, while Auburn (No. 4) and Texas A&M (No. 5) round out the top-five. TCU checks in at No. 6, while Fresno State is No. 7 and Oklahoma State is No. 8. SMU is...

Wellington, Fla. – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team has drawn first in the order of nine teams for Friday’s FEI Nations Cup presented by Kingsland Equestrian at CSIO4* Wellington. The following combinations will represent the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team in the FEI Nations Cup presented by Kingsland Equestrian: Margie Engle (Wellington, Fla.) and Elm Rock Partners, LLC’s Royce Royce is a 2004 Oldenburg gelding. Candice King (Wellington, Fla.) and Bellissimo...

Wellington, Fla. – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team has drawn XX in the order of XX teams for Friday’s FEI Nations Cup presented by Kingsland Equestrian at CSIO4* Wellington. The following combinations will represent the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team in the FEI Nations Cup presented by Kingsland Equestrian: Margie Engle (Wellington, Fla.) and Elm Rock Partners, LLC’s Royce Royce is a 2004 Oldenburg gelding. Candice King (Wellington, Fla.) and Bellissimo...

Wellington, FL – CSIO Wellington, Nations Cup Night is just a week away, and the United States is calling on all fans to show their support. On Friday, February 27, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation and the United States Equestrian Federation will be hosting a TEAM USA Nations Cup Pep Rally Reception. The event will be held just prior to the Nations Cup, running from 6-7pm in the “USA” section of the Special Events Pavilion at the Palm Beach International Equestrian...

Allyssa Hecht and Calvatos Z, owned by Neaulani Farms, won the $10,000 Jr. A-O Jumper Classic High at HITS Thermal on Sunday, February 22, 2015 (ESI Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Allyssa Hecht and Calvatos Z won Sunday's $10,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic – High at HITS Thermal. Hecht won the class, and $3,000, on Neaulani Farms’ Calvatos Z, in a two-horse jump-off over Gerardo Pasquel on his Big Red. Federico Fernandez Senderos rounded out the top three on his Pyrenes...