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Fellers Ends 25 Year Drought and Wins the 2012 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final for the U.S.

by Helen Murray | 4/22/2012 2:24:22 PM

Rich Fellers, 2012 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final Winner (Susan J. Stickle/PhelpsSports.com) s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands - The 2012 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final came to an exciting conclusion Sunday afternoon at the Indoor Barbant in the final competition, held over two rounds. Louis Koninck once again challenged riders over two stiff courses. However, a total of four rounds of competition were not enough to crown a winner of the 2012 Finals. Rich Fellers of the United States and Switzerland's...

News Flash: Fellers Wins 2012 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final

by USEF Communications Department | 4/22/2012 12:00:57 PM

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands- Rich Fellers (Sherwood, OR) and Flexible win the 2012 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final at the Indoor Barbant. This is the first Rolex/FEI World Cup Final victory for the U.S. since 1987. Flexible is a 16 year-old Irish Sport Horse stallion owned Harry and Mollie Chapman. More news and photos to follow.

U.S. Riders Produce Up-Beat Freestyles at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final

by Helen Murray | 4/21/2012 3:32:28 PM

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands - Jan Ebeling and Rafalca (Susan J. Stickle/PhelpsSports.com) The United States' two representatives produced solid, fun Freestyle tests this afternoon at the Indoor Brabant in the final round of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final. Jan Ebeling and Shawna Harding utilized the lessons learned in Friday's Grand Prix to produced better performances; both riders witnessed improved marks from the Grand Prix to the Freestyle. Ebeling (Moorpark, CA)...

U.S. Qualifies Seven for Final Competition of 2012 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final; Fellers Lies Second Overall

by Helen Murray | 4/20/2012 9:00:36 PM

Rich Fellers and Flexible (Photo by SusanJStickle/PhelpsSports.com) 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands - Valuable World Cup points were at stake Friday evening in the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final as riders vied for a place in Sunday's final competition. Louis Koninck tested the 33 riders that returned for round two over a demanding track in the Indoor Brabant. Riders within the top 25 of the placings following tonight's round qualify to contest Sunday's final competition, of those...

Two Additional Selection Trials Added for 2012 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team

by USEF Eventing Department | 4/20/2012 1:16:28 PM

Lexington, KY - Attention all U.S. Eventing applicants for the 2012 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team: please be advised that the following CCI3*s have been added as Selection Trials for the 2012 Olympic Games Eventing Team. Tattersalls International CCI3* , Ratoath, Ireland May 31-June 3, 2012 Bromont International CCI3* , Bromont, Canada June 7-10, 2012 These are in addition to the Rolex Kentucky CCI4* presented by Bridgestone, the Mitsubishi Motors Horse Trials (GBR), the Jersey Fresh CCI3*, and...

Barbury Castle Horse Trials to Serve as Final Mandatory Outing for the 2012 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team

by USEF Eventing Department | 4/20/2012 12:35:56 PM

Lexington, KY - The Barbury Castle Horse Trials in Marlborough, England will be the final Mandatory Outing for eventing athletes attempting to claim a spot on the U.S. Eventing Team at the 2012 Olympic Games. The event runs June 28 - July 1, 2012. More information about the competition, which will serve as a final preparation for several international teams, can be found at https://www.barburyhorsetrials.co.uk/ As stated in the Selection Procedures, all short listed athlete/horse combinations...

U.S. Completes First Leg of 2012 Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final

by Helen Murray | 4/20/2012 12:25:47 PM

Shawna Harding and Come On III (Susuan J. Stickle/PhelpsSports.com) 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands - The standard was set early this afternoon at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final, as a field of 18 performed the Grand Prix test at the Indoor Brabant. The two American entries of Shawna Harding and Jan Ebeling closed out the first leg of the 2012 Final, riding in the 16th and 18th spots respectively. Harding (Aiken, SC) appeared with her own Come On III in their second Reem Acra...

Fellers Sprints to the Lead of the 2012 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final Following the Speed Leg

by Helen Murray | 4/19/2012 6:55:00 PM

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands- Competition got underway at the Indoor Brabant Thursday evening in the 2012 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final with the first leg of the four round competition. Of the 37 combinations that went to task over Louis Koninck's 13 obstacle course, nine were representing the United States. With the faults converted format, riders needed to ride forward and efficiently while still jumping carefully. American Rich Fellers rode like a man on a mission to set a blazing...

U.S. Ready to Compete in the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage, Draw Final Rides of the Day

by USEF Communications Department | 4/19/2012 3:52:57 PM

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands - The United States presented two horses to the veterinary panel at the Horse Inspection this morning for the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final. Both proved sound and ready to compete. Eighteen horse-and-rider combinations representing 11 nations are scheduled to contest the 2012 Final. The U.S. will be represented by: Name/Age/Hometown/Horse/Age/Breed/Sex/Owner Jan Ebeling/53/ Moorpark, CA/Rafalca/15/Oldenburg/Mare/Amy Ebeling Shawna Harding/42/Aiken,...

Tournament of Roses Parade Applications Due April 30

by American Morgan Horse Association | 4/19/2012 1:22:26 PM

Are you interested in riding in the Tournament of Roses Parade with your Morgan? AMHA and the National Exchange Club are submitting a joint application for a Morgan equine group to ride in the 2013 parade! Morgan horse friends Art Perry and "Buffalo Bob" Harb are working together on this project. If you are interested in participating in this event, an application plus a photo of your horse and you in what you will wear in the Parade must be submitted by April 30, 2012. Applications must be...