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Torri Nahorniak Named USEF High Performance Director of Eventing

by gaillardm | 1/7/2005 10:03:00 AM

Lexington, KY -- Effective today, Torri Nahorniak has been named as High Performance Director of Eventing for the USEF. She is assuming the position vacated by Jim Wolf who was recently named Executive Director of High Performance She will divide her time between the Lexington, Kentucky headquarters office and the USEF High Performance office in Gladstone, New Jersey. “We couldn’t have found a better person than Torri for this position,” said USEF Chief Executive Officer John Long. “She has...

US Equestrian Names U.S. Driving Team for FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/23/2018 9:40:00 AM

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian has announced three combinations for the U.S. Driving Team for the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018, which takes place Sept. 11-23 in Mill Spring, N.C. Following the 2017-2018 Selection Trials period, the following combinations of the U.S. Driving Team were recommended to the US Equestrian Board of Directors for consideration to be named to the Definite Entry List. The following combinations have been named to the U.S. Driving Team for the WEG...

USEF Names Combinations for 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Vaulting Team

by USEF Communications Department | 8/20/2014 10:05:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the following combinations to the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Vaulting Team. The U.S. will be represented in the Individual Female, Individual Male, Pas de Deux, and Squad Championships. The following horse-and-athlete combinations have been named to the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Vaulting Team to compete in the Individual Female Championship (in alphabetical order): Mary Garrett...

USEF Names Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by USEF Communications Department | 8/13/2014 6:00:35 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation has named four athletes to the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Additionally, one horse-and-athlete combination has been as the Traveling Reserve, and five horse-and-athlete combinations have been named as alternates. The following horse-and-athlete combinations have been named to the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (in alphabetical...

USEF Names George Morris and Phillip Dutton 2009 Coaches of the Year

by By Joanie Morris | 11/3/2009 1:10:00 PM

George Morris Imparts Wisdom at the 2009 Rolex FEI World Cup Final (Shannon Brinkman) Lexington, KY – Their names are synonymous with excellence in their respective disciplines and the United States Equestrian Federation has honored two legends for their commitment to coaching and developing Equestrian Sport. George Morris is one of the most accomplished coaches in the world. He has coached back-to-back Olympic Gold medal teams and consistently guides the US show jumping program to...

USEF Names Horse/Rider Combinations for CSIO5* Spruce Meadows

by Joanie Morris | 8/5/2009 2:51:00 PM

From the USEF Show Jumping Department Lexington, KY – Four horse/rider combinations have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows. These horse/rider combinations were selected based on their ranking on the July 31, 2009 USEF Computer List. CSIO5* Spruce Meadows will take place September 9-13 in Calgary, Alberta. Ashlee Bond/24/Hidden Hills, CA/Cadett 7/12/Holsteiner/G/Little Valley Farms Richard Spooner/39/Agua Dulce,...

USEF Names Team for 2008 FEI World Four-in-Hand Driving Championship

by By Joanie Morris | 8/25/2008 4:12:00 PM

The USEF has approved the following drivers for the U.S. team for the 2008 FEI World Four-in-Hand Driving Championships to be held in Beesd, Holland, September 3-7, 2008. Name/Age/Hometown James Fairclough/49/Newton, NJ -Charlie Brown/G/10/Holsteiner/Jane Clark -Kavango V. Falkenstein/G/9/Swiss/Jane Clark -Larredo/G/6/Brandenburger/James Fairclough -Tibaldi/G/8/KWPN/Jane Clark -Tuskegee/G/8/Warmblood/Max Dangel S. Tucker Johnson/43/Hobe Sound, FL -Merano 138/G/13/Westphalian/Michael Freund...

USEF Names Show Jumpers for CSIO Spruce Meadows September 3-7, 2008

by Joanie Morris | 7/31/2008 12:15:00 AM

Lexington, KY – The USEF has named the following horse-and-rider combinations for selection for CSIO Spruce Meadows, September 3-7, 2008. Selection is according to the selection procedure for CSIO/CSI competition, aka the "USEF Computer List", and is based on ranking on the July 25, 2008 list. *Anne Kursinski/Champ 163 Richard Spooner/Cristallo Todd Minikus/Pavarotti Rich Fellers/Flexible * In the case of Anne Kursinski/Champ, Chef d'Equipe George Morris exercised his right for discretionary...

USEF Names Drivers for the 2008 FEI World Singles Driving Championship

by By Joanie Morris | 7/18/2008 10:34:00 AM

Lexington, KY - The USEF has approved the following team, individual and alternates for selection to represent the U.S. at the 2008 FEI World Singles Driving Championship to be held in Jarantow, Poland, August 28-31, 2008. Name/Age/Hometown/Horse/Sex/Age/Breed/Owner Team: Robin Groves / 62 / Brownsville, VT / Thors Toy Truck / Gelding / 13 / Connemara-Thoroughbred / Lana Wright Donna Crookston / 59 / Saltsburg, PA / RG Cowboys Black Cadillac / Gelding / 12 / Morgan / Donna Crookston William...

USEF Names Short List for 2008 FEI World Single Driving Championships

by Joanie Morris | 6/30/2008 3:16:00 PM

Lexington, KY ­– The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has approved the following short list for the 2008 FEI World Single Horse Driving Championships to be held in Jarantow, Poland, August 25-31, 2008. The definite entries will be named July 27, 2008. The following short list has been approved for the 2008 FEI World Single Horse Driving Championships: Leslie Berndl / 45 / Newcastle, CA / Koopman's Lightning Rod / Gelding / 12 / Hackney/ Ann McClure Marjas Becker / 61 / Brooker, FL /...