Breaking US Equestrian news releases contain the latest information regarding the organization, national championships, U.S. athletes and teams in international competition, breed news, and important member alerts. Manage the news you receive at the US Equestrian Preference Center.

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Battles Tough Course in BMO Nations Cup to Place Sixth

by Dana Rossmeier | 9/11/2016 1:35:12 PM

Calgary, Alta. – Some of show jumping’s biggest names gathered at Spruce Meadows for the prestigious BMO Nations Cup on Saturday. Known as one of the toughest team competitions on the circuit, the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team of Maggie McAlary, Quentin Judge, Lillie Keenan, and Hardin Towell persevered through the challenging course to finish sixth. Following two rounds of fierce competition, Brazil and Switzerland entered a jump-off tied on 18 faults. Alain Jufer and Wiveau...

Stroud Sits in Fourth after Day One of Dressage at 2016 FEI World Driving Championships for Four-in-Hand

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/1/2016 2:10:05 PM

Breda, The Netherlands – Competition got underway at the 2016 FEI World Driving Championships for Four-in-Hand on Thursday with the first of two days of dressage. Allison Stroud was the sole representative of the U.S. Driving Team to compete in Thursday’s dressage phase and she did not disappoint. She delivered a solid test to put her in fourth place on a score of 47.37. Allison Stroud (Krisztina Horváth/Hoefnet.com) Stroud (West Grove, Pa.) put forth a great effort with Willow Star...

Gochman and Storyteller Lead in Large Regular Hunter Pony Championship; Passarelli and So Enchanted Hold Top Spot in Small Green Hunter Pony Championship at 2016 US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/9/2016 10:08:09 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The first day of the 2016 US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm kicked off with the Model and Under Saddle phases of the Large Regular Hunter Pony and the Small Green Hunter Pony competition. Mimi Gochman and Storyteller hold the lead in the Large Regular Hunter Pony Championship, and Caroline Passarelli and So Enchanted sit in first in the Small Green Hunter Pony Championship. Mimi Gochman and Storyteller (Shawn McMillen Photography) National titles are determined...

Coleman Finishes as Top American at Houghton International Horse Trials CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/29/2016 2:50:42 PM

Norfolk, England – On the third leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing series, seven nations took part in the Houghton International Horse Trials CICO3* with a field of 100 world-class combinations. Katherine Coleman, Tiana Coudray, and Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp represented the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Ann Taylor. At the end of the challenging competition, the U.S. Team finished in seventh place. Katherine Coleman and Longwood were the top...

Coleman Finishes as Top American at Houghton International Horse Trials CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/29/2016 2:50:01 PM

Katherine Coleman and Longwood (Libby Law Photography) Norfolk, England – On the third leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing series, seven nations took part in the Houghton International Horse Trials CICO3* with a field of 100 world-class combinations. Katherine Coleman, Tiana Coudray, and Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp represented the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Ann Taylor. At the end of the challenging competition, the U.S. Team finished in...

Victoria Colvin and Austria 2 Leap to Victory in PonyUp Horse Treats $30,000 Grand Prix to Wrap Up ESP Spring III

by Equinium Sports Marketing | 5/2/2016 1:44:29 PM

Victoria Colvin and Austria 2 (Mancini Photos) Wellington, Fla. – With the spectacular center arena of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center set to host Grand Prix competition for the final time in the first half of 2016, a field of 43 horses and riders tested their mettle over an elaborate course designed by Mexico’s Catsy Cruz. Headlined by PonyUp Horse Treats, a producer of sustainably farmed, all natural treats, the class marked the concluding premier international...

Seidel and Jorst Close Out 2016 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final

by USEF Communications Department | 3/27/2016 12:35:41 PM

Gothenburg, Sweden - The 2016 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final came to a conclusion Sunday afternoon at the Scandinavium Arena, as 18 combinations performed their Grand Prix Freestyles in front of the Ground Jury of Gustav Svalling, Susanne Baarup, Evi Eisenhardt, Anne Gribbons, Susan Hoevenaars, Irina Maknami, and Mariette Sanders van Gansewinkle. Charlotte Jorst and Kastel's Nintendo led the way for the American duo, placing 12th. Guenter Seidel and Zero Gravity faced...

Olympian McLain Ward Takes Top Three Spots in Turf Tour Week 5’s $15,000 Grand Prix

by Equinium Sports Marketing | 2/7/2016 9:37:38 AM

McLain Ward and HH Ashley in Turf Tour Week 5's Grand Prix (Andrew Ryback Photography) Wellington, Fla. – Two-time US Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward brought three horses to compete in Friday’s $15,000 Grand Prix at Carben Farm on the 2016 Turf Tour, and proved once again that he is a force to be reckoned with. He took the top three spots in the class with double clears aboard Tine Le Boheme, HH Best Buy, HH Ashley over the turf course designed by Pierre Jolicoeur. An early double...

Two-for-Two! McLain Ward and HH Carlos Z Capture $50,000 Longines Qualifier CSI3* at CP Wellington Masters

by Phelps Media Group | 2/5/2016 7:19:25 PM

McLain Ward and HH Carlos Z (Rebecca Walton/PhelpsSports.com) Wellington, Fla. - McLain Ward showcased his winning style once again at the CP Wellington Masters, presented by Sovaro™, piloting HH Carlos Z to his second victory in a row during the $50,000 Longines Qualifier CSI3*. The Pan American gold medalist used going early in the order to his advantage, sticking to his plan with his quick mount and challenging the other riders try to catch him. The duo topped the 11-horse jump-off,...

Eric Lamaze and Rosana du Park Make it Two in a Row in 2016 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/29/2016 10:17:07 PM

Wellington, FL - January 29, 2016 - Week three of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) got off to a late start due to inclement weather at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) Eric Lamaze and Rosana du Park. Photo by Sportfot. Wednesday and Thursday, but competition was in full swing on Friday with wins for Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Hardin Towell (USA) in the International Ring. Lamaze and Rosana du Park took home the top prize in the Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series...