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Friesians of Majesty's Ymkje named Model; First Friesian in history ever to be awarded this title in New England

by By Mary Cruickshank | 10/18/2006 11:04:00 AM

Friesians of Majesty entered eight horses to be judged at the New England Keuring held September 21-22, 2006 in Northampton, MA. All eight horses received premium ratings or better. Friesians of Majesty again shows the world the caliber of Friesian horses in its barns as this is the third year in a row that multiple top titles went to the horses of Friesians of Majesty. Ymkje was awarded the prestigious title of model given to very few mares. After spending a year in intense dressage training...

USEF Names Ed Young as Chef d’Equipe for the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games Four-In-Hand Driving Team

by Sarah Evers | 7/20/2006 3:56:00 AM

Lexington, KY-The United States Equestrian Federation® (USEF) announced today that Ed Young of Geneseo, NY, will serve as the chef d’equipe for its 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games Four-in-Hand Driving Team in Aachen, Germany, this summer. His experience includes officiating as a technical delegate, scoring, organizing, competing and volunteering. He also assumes the position of show manager for the Walnut Hill Driving Competition in Pittsford, NY. He holds credentials as a technical delegate...

Julie Welles Named Champion of 2005 USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East; Maria Schaub Takes Reserve

by Sarah Lane | 10/9/2005 6:36:00 AM

Gladstone, NJ – Riding through the chill, the rain and the mud of New Jersey’s wettest weekend in months, Julie Welles of West Simsbury, Connecticut, was awarded the Championship title at the 2005 USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East on October 8-9, proving she not only had the stamina required to win the multi-phase Finals, but the skill and ingenuity to make her riding skills shine, despite the elements. “I had a positive outlook coming in. I went in and rode the best...

Stephanie Danhakl and In Sync Named Grand Champions of 2005 Show Circuit Magazine/USEF National Junior Hunter Championships—West Coast

by Sarah Lane | 8/18/2005 1:43:16 PM

San Juan Capistrano, CA – In an amazing dual victory of sorts, Stephanie Danhakl of Pacific Palisades, California, and her horse In Sync, claimed their second National Championship victories respectively, at the fifth annual Show Circuit Magazine/USEF National Junior Hunter Championships, West Coast, in San Juan Capistrano, California, August 16-17. Stephanie won the 2004 Championships on the West Coast, riding Callaway, while her winning Thoroughbred gelding In Sync, trained by Archie...

U.S. Drivers Named for 2005 World Combined Pony Driving Championships and 2005 World Pair Championships for Horses

by Sarah Lane | 6/2/2005 3:59:00 AM

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Executive Committee has approved the following Team and Alternate/Individual drivers to represent the United States at the 2005 World Combined Pony Driving Championships and 2005 World Pair Championships for Horses: 2005 FEI World Combined Pony Driving Championships Catton Hall, England, July 14-17 Single Pony Drivers: Sara Schmitt of Glen Gardner, NJ and Suzy Stafford of Bear, DE Alternate/Individual: Muffy Seaton of...

In Memoriam: Peggy Thomas

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/19/2023 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Peggy Thomas was a major contributor to U.S. dressage as a horse owner and supporter of the next generation of top athletes. Along with her husband Parry, Thomas helped U.S. athletes achieve top results on the world and national stages with their support of equestrian sport. Peggy Thomas (third from the left) during Brentina's retirement ceremony (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Thomas passed away on September 3, 2023, at the age of 97. She was born August 23, 1926, in Preston,...

Sunday Press Conference at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone

by USEF Communications Department | 4/29/2012 6:57:00 PM

Listen to audio from the Sunday press conference at the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone. William Fox-Pitt William shares his thoughts on winning two legs of the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing. William talks about his show jumping round and what went through his head when he had a rail. William talks about Thoroughbreds as eventer horses, Parklane Hawk's personality, and his breeding. Boyd explains that he is a relative of Ready Teddy. Allison Springer Allison...

Jonathan Paget, Allison Springer, & William Fox-Pitt Talk about the Cross Country Day at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Bridgestone

by USEF Communications Department | 4/28/2012 7:11:33 PM

Below are audio clips from today's post-competition press conference at the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone. Jonathan Paget Jonathan comments on what horses and riders will expect to see at Greenwich and what he learned about his horse, Clifton Promise, today. Jonathan shares his thougths on the cross country course. Allison Springer Allsion comments on her and Arthur's performance today. William Fox-Pitt William comments on his day with Parklande Hawk and...

Allison Springer & Clark Montgomery Talk About Dressage at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone

by USEF Communications | 4/27/2012 7:14:15 PM

Clark Montgomery talks about his mount, Loughan Glen, and their dressage test. Allison Springer talks about Arthur, their dressage test, and the upcoming cross country day. Allison shares more about her thoughts on cross country.

U.S. Dressage Short List Mandatory Observation Event to be Streamed Live on USEF Network With Spectator Tickets Available for Purchase

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 5/20/2021 4:00:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The U.S. Dressage Short List Mandatory Observation Event is set to be hosted at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Fla. from June 8-11, 2021, and spectators will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to attend the evening events in person which will include food and beverage. The event will highlight the 15 U.S. Short List athlete-and-horse combinations vying for team selection ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games over two...