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Maggie Dumrauf Claims 2023 USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – West

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Nov 12, 2023, 2:49 PM

Thermal, Calif. – A strong contingent of 44 junior competitors at the National Sunshine Series II contested the 2023 USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – West. Maggie Dumrauf (Del Mar, Calif.) demonstrated her equitation skills in front of the judges across three phases of competition to clinch the title. Maggie Dumrauf and Cover Girl (High Desert Sport Photo) “It is insane, especially to be here at the Desert Horse Park,” Dumrauf said of the win. “It feels...

Isabelle Fischer Wins 2023 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Nov 11, 2023, 10:00 PM

Kansas City, Mo. – The 2023 show season for saddle seat equitation athletes came to its exciting conclusion on Saturday with the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final at the UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show. A total of 16 entries came to compete in the final, which took place in two phases on a single day. Isabelle Fischer and family. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Isabelle Fischer (Villa Hills, Ky.) closed out her wildly successful season by winning the champion title and...

Morgan Peer Wins 2023 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | Nov 11, 2023, 8:00 AM

Kansas City, Mo. – Six talented equitation athletes trotted into Kansas City’s Hale Arena on Friday for the 2023 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final . After the rail work and individual patterns were complete, Morgan Peer (Clive, Iowa) was announced as the winner. Morgan Peer and My Mikimoto. ©Howard Schatzberg Photo For both the USEF Medal and the UPHA Adult Challenge Cup National Final earlier in the week at the American Royal, Peer catch rode My Mikimoto, a 2010...

USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals for Juniors and Adult Amateurs Set to Begin at UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Nov 10, 2023, 9:00 AM

Kansas City, Mo. – One of the most prestigious competitions for saddle seat equitation riders will take place this weekend at the UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show in Kansas City. The USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final for junior riders and the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final are open to riders of any breed and are the grand finale of the show season for many of the country’s top equitation athletes. ©Howard Schatzberg Photography The USEF Saddle Seat...

USEF Eventing National Champions Crowned for CCI4*-L, CCI2*-L, and Young Riders at Galway Downs International

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | Nov 5, 2023, 9:00 AM

Temecula, Calif. – An exciting weekend at Southern California’s Galway Downs International came to its conclusion on Saturday with new national champions emerging in the CCI4*-L and CCI2*-L levels along with the USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships presented by USEA for the CCI1*-Intro, CCI2*-L, and CCI3*-L levels. Scarlett Peinado and Shadow Inspector. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian USEF Eventing CCI1*-Intro Young Rider Championship presented by USEA Finishing her weekend...

Halliday and Ross Maintain Leads in USEF CCI4*-L and CCI2*-L Eventing National Championships, Area VI and Area VII Keep Top Spots in USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships presented by USEA

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Nov 4, 2023, 7:19 AM

Temecula, Calif. – The dressage leaders in the USEF Eventing Championships delivered strong performances on cross-country day at Galway Downs to hold on to their top spots on the leaderboards. Liz Halliday and Cooley Nutcracker had solid performance in the USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship, while Sarah Ross and Fernhill Heart Throb made quick work of the course for the USEF CCI2*-L Eventing National Championship. The USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships presented by USEA...

Farrington Finishes with Silver and Ward Secures Bronze to Conclude Santiago 2023 Pan American Games

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Nov 3, 2023, 8:44 PM

Santiago, Chile – The U.S. Jumping Team finished all three individual combinations in the top five to conclude equestrian competition at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games, with Kent Farrington and Landon earning silver individually, McLain Ward and Contagious taking bronze, and Laura Kraut and Dorado 212 finishing just off the podium in fourth. The U.S. Jumping Team also secured their Olympic qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games while taking team gold on Wednesday....

Driving Developing Athlete Applications Are Open Through November 30, 2023

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Nov 3, 2023, 4:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian would like to remind driving athletes that the applications for the Developing Athlete and Developing Horse programs are now open. The deadline for applications is November 30, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET. To access the application, log in to your USEF.org account and visit your athlete dashboard at athletes.usef.org . Click the “Online Applications” tile, then use the dropdown menus to search in the Driving category and year 2023. Scroll down to the...

Halliday Leads USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship, Ross Sits in First in USEF CCI2*-L Eventing National Championship, Area VI and Area VII Lead Team Standings in USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships presented by USEA

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Nov 3, 2023, 9:00 AM

Liz Halliday and Cooley Nutcracker (Avery Wallace/US Equestrian) Temecula, Calif. – It was a day full of dressage tests for the USEF Eventing Championships taking place at Galway Downs. Liz Halliday and Cooley Nutcracker took the early lead in the USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship, while Sarah Ross and Fernhill Heart Throb held the top spot in the USEF CCI2*-L Eventing National Championship. The USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships presented by USEA are in full swing with...

The Dutta Corp./USEF Eventing High Performance Flight Grants Help Athletes Reach Les 5 Étoiles de Pau CCI5*-L

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Nov 2, 2023, 3:00 PM

Boyd Martin and Fedarman B (Libby Law Photography) Lexington, Ky. – The Dutta Corp./USEF Eventing High Performance Flight Grants benefited two athletes in their travels to compete in Les 5 Étoiles de Pau CCI5*-L in Pau, France, from October 26-29, 2023. The grants were established for eventing athletes who are targeting the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. US Equestrian awarded the two horse flight transportation grants, with a value up to $20,000 each, to Boyd Martin with Fedarman B and...