La Baule, France - In just few days, the International Jumping of France will present the following elite rider/horse couples programmed to perform in its 2011 show from May 12th through the 15th in La Baule. 17 nations will be represented in France’s CSIO 5*: Recognized as one of the world’s best 8 horseshows, the International Jumping of France‘s 2011 edition will uphold its illustrious reputation by welcoming 60 of the world’s best riders with 163 top performing...

©Becky Pearman Photography Ehrhardt, S.C. – Four new national champions emerged over the weekend at the 2021 USEF Endurance National Championships for CEIYJI1*, CEI1*, CEIYJ2*, and CEI2* divisions. Horse-and-rider combinations took on the South Carolina terrain at Broxton Bridge under cool and clear conditions on November 12 and 13, 2021. Geneva Soule and Syrocco Madrigal. ©Becky Pearman Photography 2021 USEF CEI1* National Championship Geneva Soule (Frenchtown, N.J.) and Meg...

Kansas City, Mo. – The country’s top saddle seat equitation riders have arrived in Kansas City, Mo., for the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final this Saturday, November 13. Held during the United Professional Horseman’s Association (UPHA)/American Royal National Championship Horse Show , the class features 18 horse-and-rider combinations who will go head-to-head in pursuit of the title. The USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET with preliminary ride-offs,...

Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Jumping Team earned the silver medal after an intense jump-off battle with Sweden in the Jumping Team Final to conclude equestrian competition at Tokyo 2020. The team of Laura Kraut and Baloutinue, Jessica Springsteen and Don Juan van de Donkhoeve, and McLain Ward and Contagious put the pressure on the Swedish team, showcasing the best of the sport under the lights in Tokyo. The Swedish topped the podium, with the Belgian team finishing with the bronze. US...

Tokyo, Japan - All four combinations of the U.S. Jumping Team passed the Second Horse Inspection at Equestrian Park in Tokyo, Japan, as they prepare for the Jumping Team Qualifier tomorrow night under the lights, beginning at 7:00 p.m. JST/6:00 a.m. EDT. US Equestrian Tomorrow's team competition will see Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) and Baloutinue lead-off as the pathfinding combination for the team, while Jessica Springsteen (Colts Neck, N.J.) and Don Juan van de Donkhoeve will go...

Lexington, Ky. – Day three at the 2019 USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm brought many exciting moments in both the hunter and jumper rings. Maddie Tosh won the Small Regular Hunter Pony National Championship presented by PonyTail Bows and nine pony jumper combinations put in clear rounds in Phase I of the USEF Pony Jumper Individual National Championship. Competitors in the Medium Green Hunter Pony National Championship presented by Sallee Horse Vans and the Large Green...

Lexington, Ky. - The American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC) National Congress kicks off Monday, July 29, at the National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis, Mo. Celebrating 73 years, Congress is the ASPC’s longest-running show and the official national championship for all divisions of the ASPC, showcasing the best of the American Shetland Pony breed in the Classic, Foundation, and Modern sections. Every year, Congress provides a national platform for owners, breeders, amateurs, trainers,...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has named the following combinations to the U.S. Young Rider Jumping Team for the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Hagen CSIOY from June 12-16 at Future Champions in Hagen, Germany. Anne Kursinski will serve as chef d’equipe for the U.S. team. In addition, this event will serve as the official test event of equestrian formats for jumping and dressage for the 2020 Olympic Games. Samantha Cohen (New York, N.Y.) and Billy Fanta, her 11-year-old Anglo-European mare...

Lexington, Ky. – The country’s top saddle seat equitation riders have arrived in Kansas City, Mo., for the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final this Saturday, November 10. Held at Hale Arena during the United Professional Horseman’s Association (UPHA)/American Royal National Championship Horse Show , 18 horse-and-rider combinations will go head-to-head in pursuit of the title. 2017 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final champion Molly Codeanne Open to junior members who have won a first- or...

Harrisburg, Pa. – A large field of top equitation competitors will contest the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Around 250 of the nation’s top junior equestrians will compete head-to-head for the Adrian Van Sinderen Memorial Trophy on Sunday, October 14. Taylor St. Jacques, 2017 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final Champion, riding Charisma (© Al Cook - alcookphoto.com) Judges Robin Rost Brown (Morriston, Fla.) and...