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U.S. Riders Excited to Kick Off Para-Dressage Championship at WEG

by Helen Murray | 8/24/2014 4:09:05 PM

The La Prairie Racecourse hosted the Horse Inspection of the Para-Dressage Championship at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on Sunday morning, as all U.S. horses passed. The United States, led by Chef d’Equipe Kai Handt, will be represented by four horse-and-athlete combinations in the Team Championship, while a single combination is slated to compete as an Individual in the Championship running August 25-29. Sydney Collier, Rebecca Hart, Susan Treabess, and Roxanne Trunnell...

Farrington Wins STX Horseboxes Grand Prix at Stephex Masters

by Stephex Masters | 8/24/2014 3:54:51 PM

After five days of top show jumping and impressive entertainment, the first ever edition of the Stephex Masters in Wolvertem came to an end. Ten thousands of spectators, riders, owners, sponsors and other partners left the showground with great memories. The top three of the STX Horseboxes Grand Prix afterwards expressed their appreciation of this new world class event near Brussels. Grand Prix winner and world number five Kent Farrington: ‘I don’t know what more you can ask from a...

U.S. Dressage Team Poised for Strong Performances at 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Helen Murray | 8/24/2014 1:01:24 PM

Caen, France - The U.S. Dressage Team got World Championship competition at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games underway as all four horses were deemed fit and sound to compete at the Horse Inspection Sunday morning. The United States, led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover, will be represented by Olympic and World Equestrian Games veterans in addition to a rising star making her World Championship debut. The U.S. has drawn 13th in the order of the 25 nations competing in the Team...

Donatus, Emilion SA, Rosalut HF, and Checkmate Earn National Titles at the 2014 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships presented by HorseShow.com

by Eileen Schnettler | 8/24/2014 12:08:48 PM

Wayne, Ill. - The first three of five 2014 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships presented by HorseShow.com National Titles were awarded Saturday at the Lamplight Equestrian Center, in Developing Grand Prix Horse, Four- and Five-Year-Old, and Seat Medal Final 13 & Under divisions. All competitors rode in front of the experienced panel of Christel Carlson, Sandy Hotz, and Jane Weatherwax. In the Markel/USEF Developing Grand Prix Horse Dressage National...

Dressage Team Ready to Go

by Helen Murray | 8/24/2014 12:04:45 PM

The U.S. Dressage Team got World Championship competition at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games underway as all four horses were deemed fit and sound to compete at the Horse Inspection Sunday morning. The United States, led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover, will be represented by Olympic and World Equestrian Games veterans in addition to a rising star making her World Championship debut. The U.S. has drawn 13th in the order of the 25 nations competing in the Team Championship. The...

All Reining Horses Pass Jog

by Andrew Minnick | 8/24/2014 7:48:27 AM

The U.S. Reining Horses have all passed insection and are ready for competition to begin at 2:40am ET (8:40am ET local time) with the first round of team competition and individual qualfying. More information about reining at #WEG2014 is online here: https://www.normandy2014.com/2014-games/the-disciplines/7/reining

Adequan U.S. Reining Squad Ready to Compete at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Mark Coley | 8/24/2014 1:20:00 AM

Caen, France - With the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games underway, the world’s best reining combinations from 24 nations prepare to vie for top honors in Team and Individual Competition. Looking to defend their Team Gold and Individual Gold and Silver medal performances from the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games held in Lexington, Ky., the squad is filled with talented athletes ready to put in strong performances. Led by Chef d’Equipe Jeff Petska, U.S. combinations will...

U.S. Athletes Kick Off 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at Historic Opening Ceremonies

by USEF Communications Department | 8/23/2014 7:55:49 PM

Caen, France - The 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games officially got underway on Saturday evening with the Opening Ceremonies at the d'Ornano Stadium. The night kicked off with the parade of nations, including many of the 969 competitors that are slated to take part in World Championship competition across the eight FEI disciplines of dressage, driving, endurance, eventing, jumping, para-equestrian dressage, reining, and vaulting over the next two weeks. Following the parade of...

U.S. Athletes Kick Off 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at Historic Opening Ceremonies

by USEF Communications Department | 8/23/2014 5:19:53 PM

The United States during the Parade of Nations (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Caen, France - The 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games officially got underway on Saturday evening with the Opening Ceremonies at the d'Ornano Stadium. The night kicked off with the parade of nations, including many of the 969 competitors that are slated to take part in World Championship competition across the eight FEI disciplines of dressage, driving, endurance, eventing, jumping, para-equestrian dressage,...

U.S. Team Makes First WEG 2014 Appearance

by Andrew Minnick | 8/23/2014 2:34:39 PM

The U.S. Team has entered D'Ornano stadium with the parade of competitiors! It's really starting now!