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The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Finishes Fifth at CDIO3* Odense

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/16/2016 3:05:16 PM

Jennifer Hoffmann and XXXL Rubinio NRW (Ridehesten.com) Odense, Denmark – The third and final day of the Nations Cup competition at the Odense Horse Festival sponsored by ECCO took place on Monday. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover, The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team of Katherine Bateson-Chandler and Alcazar, Susan Dutta and Currency DC, Jennifer Hoffmann and XXXL Rubinio NRW, and Beatrice Marienau and Stefano 8 had respectable performances throughout the competition. At the end of...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Finishes Fifth at CDIO3* Odense

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/16/2016 3:03:16 PM

Odense, Denmark – The third and final day of the Nations Cup competition at the Odense Horse Festival sponsored by ECCO took place on Monday. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover, The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team of Katherine Bateson-Chandler and Alcazar, Susan Dutta and Currency DC, Jennifer Hoffmann and XXXL Rubinio NRW, and Beatrice Marienau and Stefano 8 had respectable performances throughout the competition. At the end of the three days of competition, The Dutta Corp. U.S....

Kelli Cruciotti Crowned Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series Champion

by Starting Gate Communications | 3/26/2016 4:26:21 PM

Wellington, Florida – Kelli Cruciotti of Parker, CO, was crowned the Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series Champion following the final event held Saturday, March 26, at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Kelli Cruciotti of Parker, CO, claimed the 2016 Artisan Farms Under 25 Grand Prix Series Championship riding Chamonix H. Photo by Starting Gate Communications Wellington, FL. Seven events offering a total of $170,000 in prize money comprised this year’s Artisan Farms Under 25...

U.S. Contingent Kicks Off Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final with Speed Round

by Leah Oliveto | 3/25/2016 4:55:39 PM

Gothenburg, Sweden – The 2016 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final got underway at the Gothenburg Horse Show as a field of 35 athlete-and-horse combinations from 18 nations contested the speed leg of this three-round competition. Using the faults-converted format, the round tested the speed and agility of the combinations over Santiago Varela Ullastres’ 13-obstacle track. The U.S. contingent of eight combinations had some unlucky moments that prevented higher positions on the...

USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final Presented by Elisabeth M. Goth Title Up for Grabs at UPHA American Royal National Championship

by Kathleen Landwehr | 11/10/2015 4:03:33 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Saddle Seat Medal Final presented by Elisabeth M. Goth will be held Saturday, November 14, as part of the United Professional Horsemen’s Association’s American Royal National Championship. The best saddle seat equitation riders from across the country will head to Kansas City, Mo. and perform for the judging panel of Betsy Boone (Concord, N.C.), Liz McBride Jones (Raeford, N.C.), and Helen Robertson (Simpsonville, Ky.)....

Cruciotti Victorious at 2015 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Final

by USEF Communications Department | 10/11/2015 9:02:58 PM

Harrisbrug, Pa . – The Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Final was center stage at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show today as a field of 287 competitors looked to earn the prestigious national championship title. Kelli Cruciotti rose to the occasion to win the Adrian Van Sinderen Memorial Trophy as the 2015 National Champion. Taking reserve champion honors was Hunter Holloway; McKayla Langmeier finished in third. Kelli Cruciotti (Al Cook) Following a preliminary round that featured natural...

2015 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals Work-Off Order

by USEF Communications Department | 10/11/2015 11:27:26 AM

Harrisburg, Pa . - 2015 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals work-off order: 271 Daisy Farish 173 Elizabeth Adelson 227 Emily Perez 163 Ailish Cunniffe 194 Giavanna Rinaldi 263 Genevieve Meyer 46 Olivia Bloch 219 Alexandra Worthington 130 Mary Elizabeth Cordia 261 Meredith Darst 211 Victoria Press 264 Virginia Ingram 287 Tyler Petrie 45 Summer Hill 185 TJ O'Mara 187 Mckayla Langmeier 188 Elizabeth Van Der Walde 251 Ava Stearns 148 Katherine Strauss 276 Kendra Gierkink 246 Ali...

Kathrin Dancer Places Fifth in Cones; U.S. Finishes Ninth at the 2015 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs

by Dana Rossmeier | 9/13/2015 6:08:28 PM

Fábiánsebestyén, Hungary – Kathrin Dancer drove accurately through the cones to finish fifth in the final phase of the 2015 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs today with a time of 3:07.37. She led the U.S. team, consisting of Jacob Arnold and Scott Dancer, throughout the entire competition and concludes these championships with an 18th-place finish. The U.S. finished ninth overall with a score of 391.6. “This was such a great experience. It was such an...

Nation’s Top Young Dressage Athletes to Convene at 2015 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp.

by USEF Communications Department | 8/20/2015 4:48:17 PM

Wayne, Ill. – The country’s young dressage talent will descend upon Wayne, Ill. this week for the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp. This annual competition, running Friday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23 at the Lamplight Equestrian Center, will include three days of top notch competition across four divisions. These championships include the USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championship presented by Dressage Today, the...

E.S. Finou 4 and Vale Capture the $35, 000 Classic Grand Prix, presented by EMO Week II Atlanta Summer Classics!

by The Classic Company | 6/21/2015 2:51:47 PM

Equi-Sport, LLC's E.S. Finou 4 and Vale fly over a jump in the Olympic Arena yesterday on their way to the winner's circle. Atlanta, Georgia - June 21, 2015 - Atlanta was jumping last night when the $35,000 Classic Company Grand Prix, presented by EMO took to the Olympic Arena before a sold out VIP tent and a spectator lined arena. The course was designed by notable Olympic Course Designer Steve Stephens of Palmetto, Florida. Stephens is a USEF licensed hunter course designer, 4* FEI course...